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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 21h

Happy Wednesday Max, look forward to seeing the videos!

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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 3d

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah, fly Flummox over!

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 4d

She never ceases to astonish.
Wonderful performance as ever, not just in her playing but the little theatrical touches.
What a star!

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 5d

It's very interesting reading, one for #TeamRE methinks.

Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 6d

He wasn't looking or sounding well as he rambled on at the generals about how important it was to be careful walking downstairs.
Utter gibberish.
Worse than my old dad who had vascular dementia.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 6d

This is a good one, made me smile anyway.
-How can you tell who's a Christian?
One for #TeamRE
youtube.com/shorts/OmBRh...

Is that a Christian? #maklelan2932

YouTube video by Dan McClellan

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 7d

Many thanks 👍

Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Yep, that's why it's creaking. It's been rewelded twice but now out of guarantee.
It's light, which I need, but strength is compromised.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Wrote about the benefits they wanted to remove and more. He's useless, only gives the party line and is up to his eyes in trouble because of allegations of sexual abuse. We had a great Labour MP with Roger Berry but he was shuffled off years ago.

Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

All done on a budget but parts need redoing now.
Plus things like higher energy bills due to poor temperature regulation, paying others to do chores and DIY that I used to do myself and it's easy to burn through over £1000 a month just to maintain the same living standards as non-disabled people.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

People don't realise how expensive it is to be Disabled. £120k over 12 years just to adapt my house and garden, no Disabled Facilities Grant as I have always worked.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Some areas it's much worse. It's like being shackled when you don't have the correct mobility equipment for your needs.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Wowzers, no idea how anyone could write that let alone play it.
I might manage the bit of surf music following it if I practised 😅
Most worthy of laudation!

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

That is so kind.
I'm humbled, thank you.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks for the share, people in other post codes get an even worse deal.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks for sharing, in other post codes people get even worse deals.

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

I can't live my life without a decent wheelchair.

I had a £1200 grant from the NHS towards mine. I had to find the rest of the £6500 I needed for something made to measure.
That was 6 years ago, my 5 year review is a long way off.
Please sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Petition: Launch an independent review of NHS wheelchair services

I’m calling on the Government to launch a full, independent review of NHS wheelchair services. We feel too many disabled people may be be let down by delays, poor assessments, unsuitable equipment, an...

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 8d

Well over a dozen listens and I feel I'm still just scratching the surface.
Such a wonderful experience to have new #Cardiacs songs to explore and absorb.
Hugely addictive ear-worms.

Quote from Mike Barnes of The Wire about LSD, the new album from Cardiacs.
"LSD is so CONCENTRATED, so packed with ideas...
This version of the band does TIM SMITH proud, serving his SINGULAR VISION with brio and love"

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 9d

Incredible how some religious groups get tax exemptions yet are allowed to spread misogyny and abuse.

Well put @meganmanson.bsky.social

Megan Manson @meganmanson.bsky.social · 10d

I've completed and published a new report for @natsecsoc.bsky.social which exposes how religious institutions are exploiting our charity sector to promote misogyny, patriarchy and even violence against women. Read it here: www.secularism.org.uk/women/missio...

New report: Mission and Misogyny

www.secularism.org.uk

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 10d

Labels are not important.
Cardiacs transcend them.
It's all tunes innit?

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely interview with Jim here, he's saying that there's more to come!
#Cardiacs
#KiyiMuzik

kiyimuzik.com/cardiacs-int...

Cardiacs Interview: “Where Tim Is, He’s Up Front” | Kıyı Müzik

Photo Credit: Ashey Jones Call it progressive punk -though they hate that label-, call it psychedelic pop, or just plain rock… Either way, Cardiacs remain one of the most unique, most precious…

kiyimuzik.com

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 13d

Total earworm for me ❤️

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 13d

See you, potentially, at all of them 😀
#Cardiacs
#LSD
#Tour

Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 13d

Cardiacs shows in March 2026 are on general sale now! These cookies are hot, etc. London / Manchester / Glasgow:

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Chrisonwheels @chrisonwheels.bsky.social · 13d

Got Brixton and Glasgow as well now, but will have to see closer to the time. I can always pass them on.
My lovely wife pushed me, so happy she's 'one of us'

a cartoon of three capybaras in a pool with the caption " one of us one of us "

Alt: a cartoon of three capybaras in a pool with the caption " one of us one of us "

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