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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · 3d

Check out our latest blog - it’s got the low down on what’s going on in October including a new healthy kids workshop and Halloween fun 👻🎃 www.dadsrock.org.uk/latest-news-...

Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · 9d

Becoming a dad can be overwhelming.

A new study shows 2–3 babies in the UK lose their dad to suicide every week.
You don’t have to face this alone.
Our peer support service connects dads with other dads who get it.
Read more 👉 www.dadsrock.org.uk/latest-news-...

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out our new blog “Rock September with Us!”
It's a new chapter as we bid a fond farewell to Thomas, our co-founder and CEO. But don’t worry, September is packed with opportunities to get together, learn, and explore.

Click the link to find out more! 👉 www.dadsrock.org.uk/latest-news-...

Heading: What's on in September?
Top Image: Greg and Rachel standing in front of the Kids' zone sign at the Book Festival
Bottom Image: Mario the Maker Magician with Thomas and his son Olli

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Aug 15

Change happens when we stand together to win it!
We're taking that #ScotlandDemandsBetter message across the country - starting in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. Join us - and please share!

Glasgow Thu 4 Sep 7pm - Renfield Centre. Edinburgh Tue 9 Sep - 7pm Grassmarket Community Project. Dundee - Thu 11 Sep - 7pm Central Baptist Church, Ward Road.

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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · Aug 14

Before my time, but veterans of Edinburgh pubs and clubs might recognise these?

na51jon.bsky.social @na51jon.bsky.social · Aug 14

@thebeatlespix.bsky.social I have these large Beatles paintings, they were taken out an old club in Edinburgh and seemingly painted by a famous local artist for a concert as a stage back drop. They were seemingly used like stained glass window type things.

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: School toilets debate, fireworks ban, tributes to Traverse pioneer, extra Tattoo tickets + festival escape guide: Irvine Welsh at Leith Social Club

⏰ Your ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

Photo by @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎭 Good morning festival fans. In today’s Edinburgh Festival Minute: 10-best jokes so far, five star reviews, 'Jupiter Artland on acid' + how locals deal with crowds: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

A large purple tent in the shape of an upside down cow in a city park. Text over reads: Edinburgh Festival Minute: 15, 16 & 17 August 2025: This weekend at the festivals: 10-best jokes so far, five star reviews, 'Jupiter Artland on acid' + how locals deal with crowds

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 14

Dads on the beach! Thanks to the Dads and kids who came along last night to our North Ayrshire meet up.

Our services run in: Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and North Ayrshire.

More info: What's On — Dads Rock share.google/ADn4C6vFNDqJ...

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 14

Awesome work! Cannie wait to see it. 💪

Wester Hailes Growing Communities @whgrowers.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’ve secured funds to build a large adventure playground next to the Greenway garden. Our goal is to involve folk , particularly young people in a community self-build of the playground. We have a lot to do to in a short space of time. project needs to be completed before March 2026.

Greenway Adventure Playground : Wester Hailes Growing Communities

westerhailesgrowing.org

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jaythechou.bsky.social @jaythechou.bsky.social · Aug 14

I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1617

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 14

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Inside brand new school, Roseburn Path tram event, new hub for Wester Hailes + tiny new screen opens at Filmhouse

⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

#edinburgh #scotland

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 13

Rock n Roll stars! 🎶

Many thanks to the good people of Scottish Rugby for giving some of our families and staff the chance to see Oasis over the last week, you Rock!

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Wednesday’s headlines: Airport arrivals rethink, wildfire warning, Glenogle time capsule + 'Save the Roseburn Path' campaign event tomorrow

⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

Photo by @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Fireworks at night over a city stadium. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Wednesday 13 August 2025: Airport arrivals rethink, wildfire warning, Glenogle time capsule + 'Save the Roseburn Path' campaign event tomorrow

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 12

☀️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Fire probe, academy PE teacher guilty, new Swiss bakery for Leith + first ever Visual Arts Scotland Artist & Maker Market

⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

People on a pavement in an old city street with traffic and shops. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Tuesday 12 August 2025: Fire probe, academy PE teacher guilty, new Swiss bakery for Leith + first ever Visual Arts Scotland Artist & Maker Market

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌋 Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Firefighters battle Arthur's Seat flames overnight, concerns for bike lanes + Bez opens new Leith Social Club

⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/the-edinbu...

Photo: Tom Duffin, @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A fire on a hill above a city. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 11 August 2025: Firefighters battle Arthur's Seat flames overnight, concerns for bike lanes + Bez opens new Leith Social Club

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎭 Good morning festival fans. In today’s edition: Miriam Margolyes is in town, more five star reviews + should the festivals move? edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

People sitting inside a domed venue. Text over reads: Edinburgh Festival Minute: 11 August 2025 - Today & tomorrow at the festivals: Miriam Margolyes is in town, more five star reviews + should the festivals move?

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 8

We agree, boys need more support. We're part of the Healthy Masculinity Alliance in Scotland, with lots of other orgs, we want to take action to support boys and men. Well done on this Ross. Thomas

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · Aug 8

Boys are almost half as likely as girls to access counselling for their mental health in school.

I'm urging schools to think about why that is and to make sure they're encouraging the boys who need it to access this support.
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2536913...

Alarm raised over boys accessing mental health counselling

Ross Greer MSP has called for action over research suggesting boys are missing out on mental health counselling while at school.

www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 8

Family Fringe reviews! The Ugly Duckling.

One of our Dads said: "A really lovely show, perfect for our group, aged 2, 4 and 6. We all loved the acrobatics and the music, tied together with a nice re-imagining of the Ugly Duckling"

The Ugly Duckling more info... www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 8

beautiful!

Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · Aug 7

If your day could use a burst of delight, listen to David Byrne perform "One Fine Day" with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus: www.themarginalian.org/2020/05/14/o...

One Fine Day: David Byrne Performs His Hymn of Optimism and Countercultural Anthem of Resistance and Resilience with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus

“I complete my tasks, one by one. I remove my masks, when I am done…”

www.themarginalian.org

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Aug 8

Binfluencer! Awesome work, love it.

The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 8

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Fringe acts blame ‘Oasis effect’ for empty shows, AI data centre plan, city goes green for Hibs, how to become a Binfluencer + the NON-FESTIVAL events guide

⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

#edinburgh

A large clock tower lit up with green lights at night. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 8 - 10 August 2025: Fringe acts blame ‘Oasis effect’ for empty shows, AI data centre plan, city goes green for Hibs, how to become a Binfluencer + the NON-FESTIVAL events guide

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Robert Macmillan @robfmac.bsky.social · Aug 7

Once again:

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎭 Good morning festival fans. It’s the first weekend of the Book Festival! Also in today’s Festival Minute: five-star reviews, Ezra Collective headline Fringe by the Sea + The Really Terrible Orchestra: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

#edinburgh #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 7

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Princes Street roof drama, Spiegeltent row, comedians' daily Gaza rally in the Meadows + Porty Prom design contest

⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

#edinburgh

Tramlines and overhead wires on a street flanked by buildings. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Thursday 8 August 2025: Princes Street roof drama, Spiegeltent row, comedians' daily Gaza rally in the Meadows + Porty Prom design contest

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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎭 Good morning festival fans... Thurs & Friday at the festivals: Art Fest starts, ALT Book Fringe, onstage orgasm + stars align for Citadel's Punchline on Leith: edinburghminute.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...

Photo: Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A crowd in a dark room with a spotlight on a person at a microphone on a stage. Text over reads: 🎭 Edinburgh Festival Minute: Thursday 7 August 2025 - Today & tomorrow at the festivals: Art Fest starts, ALT Book Fringe, onstage orgasm + stars align for Citadel's Punchline on Leith

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