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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Jul 19

Peggy Seeger: at 90, as passionate as ever about the environment, peace, feminism and equality. And still with a sparkling sense of humour 😊 #Charlestontrust #FestivaloftheGarden

Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Jun 18

Happy Dalloway Day to those Virginia Woolf fans who celebrate it. At Monk’s House they commemorated the book’s 100th anniversary with insights from Holly Dawson and Charlie Porter and readings from the one and only Lindsay Duncan.

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Jun 5

Make your day: check out the new video for the up-and coming band Talking Heads' Psycho Killer, featuring Saoirse Ronan www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ54...

Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)

YouTube video by Talking Heads

www.youtube.com

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · May 19

The hysterical reaction of certain commentators to today’s UK-EU agreement is something to behold.
The “surrender” of using e-gates when you go on holiday. The contempt for the “will of the people” of making education abroad more accessible. Rigorous debate is good. This nonsense is a waste of time.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · May 19

Glad to see successful cooperation and positive deals made today at the EU-UK Summit.

What remains missing is recognition of the unique citizenship rights of Northern Irish people, who are birth-right EU citizens.

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Labour Movement for Europe @labour4europe.bsky.social · May 19

The government has secured a better deal with the EU:

💪 Standing together on security and aid
✂️ Cutting red tape
⚡️ Unlocking energy cooperation
✈️ Boosting travel and youth experience
🗣️ Keeping talks going

Here's what you need to know: labourmovementforeurope.uk/betterdeal

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · May 17

Women leading the way at #charlestonfestival : Kate Summserscale, Hallie Rubenhold, and Gwen Adshead on Christie, Crippen, and how media and society - with a touch of Rashomon - interpret violent crime; Wendy Hitchmough and art superstar Katy Hessel on the brilliance of Vanessa Bell

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · May 17

"It cannot accommodate fragmentation, it cannot represent parties fairly or consistently, it exacerbates chaos & it undermines mandates", says @robfordmancs.bsky.social

"There is no longer any excuse for burying your head in the sand about what's going to happen under this electoral system."

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Richard Corbett @richardcorbett.bsky.social · May 16

My article for Labour List:

‘The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives’

labourlist.org/2025/05/eu-b...

'The reset with the EU must be ambitious if we are to meet our economic, security and other objectives' - LabourList

If the opinion polls show that public opinion continues its gradual but relentless shift in favour of rejoining the EU, then surely smaller steps, at least, should be easier.

labourlist.org

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Sam Amidon @samamidon.bsky.social · May 13

Tune in to Later... with Jools Holland this Sunday on BBC Two !

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · May 11

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · May 10

The Rheingans Sisters @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social tonight. Spookily good

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · May 8

Arooj Aftab at Brighton Festival - the show was as great as the shoulder pads! Music and a voice that are cool and soothing 😎, a personality and presentation that are warm and self-deprecating 🔥. Charms to drive care away. #Brightonfestival #Brightondome

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · May 7

@robgmacfarlane.bsky.social at Brighton Festival on his new book “Is a River Alive?” with enchanting tales of the centrality of rivers to human existence, from Cambridge to Chennai, Quebec to Ecuador, and back to our own river Ouse at Lewes…

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · May 6

Neil Kinnock, as always, witty, well-informed and persuasive on UK-EU relations

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Tracey Thorn @traceythorn.bsky.social · Apr 22

Parisians! I bring this to your attention with a strong recommend!

Sam Amidon @samamidon.bsky.social · Apr 22

PARIS! 7 May at Le Consulat Voltaire. With Faux Amis and Alma Rechtman - see you all there

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Apr 17

The state of the newspapers this morning: a near-universal attack on trans people, most of it grossly exaggerating the implication of yesterday's ruling. Almost joyous in its spite.

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Mar 20

If you’re in London tomorrow or Saturday, drop what you’re doing and get over to the Rocknroll Public Library at Farsight Gallery, 4 Flitcroft Street. An astounding collection of Mick Jones’ memorabilia that will lift the gloomiest spirit. Ends Saturday 23.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · Mar 9

I note with interest right-wing media's total absence of any concerns about prominent BBC presenter Armstrong expressing his highly political opinions. As was always perfectly clear to many of us, the problem was not that Lineker had views, but the fact they didn't approve of his views.

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Mar 9

Multi-instrumentalists Narthen (@jofreya.bsky.social
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Mar 8

Multi-instrumentalists Narthen (@jofreya.bsky.social
Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson) serve up a cornucopia of delightful tunes and mellifluous harmonies at Lewes Saturday Folk Club

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Mar 6

A joy to hear @richardcoles.bsky.social share his “passion for the Passion” of JS Bach, and the huge influence it has had on his life. East Sussex Bach Choir with Kantorei Hochrhein Waldshut are performing Bach’s Matthäus-Passion at Lewes Town Hall on 29 March

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Mar 5

At the London Palladium tonight, Karine Polwart, Mary Chaplin Carpenter, and @juliefowlis.bsky.social sang like flights of angels. No other words necessary.

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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · Mar 2

Together for a just and lasting peace, together with Ukraine.

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Frazer Clarke @frazerclarke.bsky.social · Feb 19

Just can’t get enough of @squeezyjohn.bsky.social and @jonboden.bsky.social. Someone said rehearing their old songs is as good as rediscovering Star Trek. But they’re better, & boldly go where none have gone before! Place looks familiar? #Strictly rehearsals are at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social too

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