Andrea Robertson
@mrsrobbo.bsky.social
Geriatric fcbd®️ tribal belly dancer and former morris dancer. Hand drum fan (especially frame drums), and very mediocre melodeon player.
Based at the top end of Northumberland, UK.
Based at the top end of Northumberland, UK.
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Dr. Leila Denmark co-developed the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
December 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Dr. Leila Denmark co-developed the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
My copy of @ianstephenson.bsky.social's "A Relaxing Christmas" album has arrived today, and I'm currently loafing on the sofa after a hectic first half of the day, bathed in oh so smooth and soothing soft guitar, bass and piano sounds, with a bit of soft perc.
MMMM!
MMMM!
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
My copy of @ianstephenson.bsky.social's "A Relaxing Christmas" album has arrived today, and I'm currently loafing on the sofa after a hectic first half of the day, bathed in oh so smooth and soothing soft guitar, bass and piano sounds, with a bit of soft perc.
MMMM!
MMMM!
I have such wonderful neighbours!
I hate asking for help (being an independent minded (stubborn) old crone, but after I had bleated on fb this morning about having to shift a dryer from the top of my washer so the new one could go in on Thursday, they came round and sorted it in 10 mins flat!
I hate asking for help (being an independent minded (stubborn) old crone, but after I had bleated on fb this morning about having to shift a dryer from the top of my washer so the new one could go in on Thursday, they came round and sorted it in 10 mins flat!
December 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I have such wonderful neighbours!
I hate asking for help (being an independent minded (stubborn) old crone, but after I had bleated on fb this morning about having to shift a dryer from the top of my washer so the new one could go in on Thursday, they came round and sorted it in 10 mins flat!
I hate asking for help (being an independent minded (stubborn) old crone, but after I had bleated on fb this morning about having to shift a dryer from the top of my washer so the new one could go in on Thursday, they came round and sorted it in 10 mins flat!
Such bravery!!
December 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Such bravery!!
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Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
December 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
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I see an article on BBC news website giving more names from the Epstein photos .
On a Bluesky message it mentions Farage !
Funny how BBC did not include him in their article ??
On a Bluesky message it mentions Farage !
Funny how BBC did not include him in their article ??
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I see an article on BBC news website giving more names from the Epstein photos .
On a Bluesky message it mentions Farage !
Funny how BBC did not include him in their article ??
On a Bluesky message it mentions Farage !
Funny how BBC did not include him in their article ??
Further pre-Christmas expense, the day after forking out for a new washer: the cat's not well.
£85 and a 30 mile round trip this morning.
Hopefully she's going to pick up. She's currently skulking under my dance costume rail, out of sight, and has completely lost her appetite.
£85 and a 30 mile round trip this morning.
Hopefully she's going to pick up. She's currently skulking under my dance costume rail, out of sight, and has completely lost her appetite.
December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Further pre-Christmas expense, the day after forking out for a new washer: the cat's not well.
£85 and a 30 mile round trip this morning.
Hopefully she's going to pick up. She's currently skulking under my dance costume rail, out of sight, and has completely lost her appetite.
£85 and a 30 mile round trip this morning.
Hopefully she's going to pick up. She's currently skulking under my dance costume rail, out of sight, and has completely lost her appetite.
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That’s now 22 ex-Tory MPs in the Reform ranks.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
That’s now 22 ex-Tory MPs in the Reform ranks.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
The same names and faces that broke your public services - now under Nigel Farage’s umbrella.
Having recovered from forking out last month for a scaffold and work on my chimney, roof, and house front, this evening, I've had to order a new washing machine - which won't be delivered for a week.
I now have to find a way of relocating the dryer that sits on top for when it arrives...
I now have to find a way of relocating the dryer that sits on top for when it arrives...
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Having recovered from forking out last month for a scaffold and work on my chimney, roof, and house front, this evening, I've had to order a new washing machine - which won't be delivered for a week.
I now have to find a way of relocating the dryer that sits on top for when it arrives...
I now have to find a way of relocating the dryer that sits on top for when it arrives...
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Farage says, "I didn't wear them (masks) last time, and I won't wear them this time" and dismisses mask mandates as "rubbish".
Here's Farage in 2020.
Man's a dangerous idiot.
Here's Farage in 2020.
Man's a dangerous idiot.
December 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Farage says, "I didn't wear them (masks) last time, and I won't wear them this time" and dismisses mask mandates as "rubbish".
Here's Farage in 2020.
Man's a dangerous idiot.
Here's Farage in 2020.
Man's a dangerous idiot.
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Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
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#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
Flat-pack washing machine spins a fairer future
A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine
www.positive.news
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
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Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
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Anyone remember when Keir Starmer got free tickets to the footy and everyone kicked off?
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Anyone remember when Keir Starmer got free tickets to the footy and everyone kicked off?
I feel watched...
December 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I feel watched...
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Steve Bannon to Nigel Farage: "..what I'd like to do is set up something.. I think you'll be the perfect guy. We help knit together this populist nationalist movement throughout the world. Guys in Egypt.. Modi's guys in India, Duterte, Orban"
December 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Steve Bannon to Nigel Farage: "..what I'd like to do is set up something.. I think you'll be the perfect guy. We help knit together this populist nationalist movement throughout the world. Guys in Egypt.. Modi's guys in India, Duterte, Orban"
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Interesting what Crick notes.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
On why Farage doesn’t apologise for his schoolboy racism:
“if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too.’ ”
Exactly.
He is racist. So are his voters. He can’t be pissing them off by saying sorry.
#NeverPM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
“if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too.’ ”
Exactly.
He is racist. So are his voters. He can’t be pissing them off by saying sorry.
#NeverPM
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Interesting what Crick notes.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
Farage like Mogg and Johnson are really just grown up versions of their teenage selves. Lots of public school boys leave fully formed - and armed with an entitlement and a sense of empowerment that takes them through the rest of their lives.
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
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75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
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75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
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Never has anyone made 4 appearances on BBCQT who isn’t an MP, recognised commentator or biz personality to be a mouthpiece for a 5 MP minority Party that’s a toxic melting pot of racism & extremism as Zia Yusuf..
A nobody, no-one ever heard of until he became Reform’s token rich Muslim❗️🥴
A nobody, no-one ever heard of until he became Reform’s token rich Muslim❗️🥴
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Never has anyone made 4 appearances on BBCQT who isn’t an MP, recognised commentator or biz personality to be a mouthpiece for a 5 MP minority Party that’s a toxic melting pot of racism & extremism as Zia Yusuf..
A nobody, no-one ever heard of until he became Reform’s token rich Muslim❗️🥴
A nobody, no-one ever heard of until he became Reform’s token rich Muslim❗️🥴
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Zia Yusuf - the unelected multimillionaire policy chief of Reform - makes his fourth Question Time appearance tonight.
The party has five MPs
The party has five MPs
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Zia Yusuf - the unelected multimillionaire policy chief of Reform - makes his fourth Question Time appearance tonight.
The party has five MPs
The party has five MPs
Girding the loins once more for the arrival of 2 adults, 2 very large lads (17 & 29), and 3 dogs (sorry, Annie-cat) tomorrow evening.
2 days of chaos, with a lot of cooking on Saturday.
2 days of chaos, with a lot of cooking on Saturday.
December 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Girding the loins once more for the arrival of 2 adults, 2 very large lads (17 & 29), and 3 dogs (sorry, Annie-cat) tomorrow evening.
2 days of chaos, with a lot of cooking on Saturday.
2 days of chaos, with a lot of cooking on Saturday.
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So tell me again how Nigel Farage, who just took the largest ever political donation, from a Tory mega-donor, and another donation from the Viscountess wife of the non-dom owner of the Daily Mail, is planning to "take on the establishment"
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
So tell me again how Nigel Farage, who just took the largest ever political donation, from a Tory mega-donor, and another donation from the Viscountess wife of the non-dom owner of the Daily Mail, is planning to "take on the establishment"
Hope nobody looks inside my car: there's a mannequin torso wrapped in black bin bags laid on the back seat.
Looks a tad like I've been up to no good.
It's a prop for the current performance, which I will be glad to get back into my shed (aka sewing and craft room).
Looks a tad like I've been up to no good.
It's a prop for the current performance, which I will be glad to get back into my shed (aka sewing and craft room).
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hope nobody looks inside my car: there's a mannequin torso wrapped in black bin bags laid on the back seat.
Looks a tad like I've been up to no good.
It's a prop for the current performance, which I will be glad to get back into my shed (aka sewing and craft room).
Looks a tad like I've been up to no good.
It's a prop for the current performance, which I will be glad to get back into my shed (aka sewing and craft room).
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The strangest part of life is how loneliness can exist in a world so hyperconnected. You scroll past thousands of people a day, but it still feels like no one’s really there. We built a society that rewards productivity more than community, and the emotional failure is everywhere. We deserve better.
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The strangest part of life is how loneliness can exist in a world so hyperconnected. You scroll past thousands of people a day, but it still feels like no one’s really there. We built a society that rewards productivity more than community, and the emotional failure is everywhere. We deserve better.