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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 3d

Our Chair, @peterosborne.bsky.social, is the keynote speaker at Newry, Mourne & Down District Council's Celebration of Good Relations Event on Thursday 16 October. He has been involved in a number of key civil & peace building developments in Northern Ireland.
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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 4d

Fabulous day advocating for Integration today at @sdlp.bsky.social conference with @peterosborne.bsky.social representing the @iefni.bsky.social and @integratedalumni.bsky.social. Lots of powerful conversations and laughs were had.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 6d

Excellent piece about @CCBSCrossBorder by @agendani - strengthening relationships across all of these islands.

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The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation: Unlocking opportunities across borders - agendaNi

For over 25 years, the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation has been shaping opportunities for government, business, and communities by breaking down barriers across these islands, writes Anthony Soare...

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 13d

Nothing like the #RyderCup. Come on #TeamEurope thrive on the noise and pressure. Bring it home to where the sport started.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 15d

Sorry to read this. Dickie Bird was such a character.

Dickie Bird obituary: Without playing for England, son of Barnsley became one of cricket's most famous figures - BBC Sport

Dickie Bird obituary: Without playing for England, son of Barnsley became one of cricket's most famous figures

Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, did not play cricket for England, yet his status as a legend of the game is in no doubt, writes BBC chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 19d

Well done to all the team @CCBSCrossBorder for another terrific annual conference. Thanks to them and all sponsors and speakers including Ministers. On to the next event bringing mutual benefit to people.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 21d

Full house at the annual @CCBSCrossBorder conference. Big conversations about the challenges of working across the border. #CCBCconf

Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 26d

Whatever the rights or wrongs don't you love it when older people rebel like this.

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Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps - BBC News

Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps

Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Sep 2

Glad to see this renewed appeal and attention. Someone must know something even so many years on.

Brian McDermott: Police appeal over 1973 murder of east Belfast boy

Brian McDermott: Police appeal over 1973 murder of east Belfast boy

Police say they are "acutely aware" of the pain Brian McDermott's family have faced as no-one has been convicted of the killing.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 31

Must see.

Bayeux Tapestry: French voice fears over artwork's move to London - BBC News share.google/UZKLBhG7cdxb...

Bayeux Tapestry: French voice fears over artwork's move to London

The precious medieval work is to be displayed in London next year - but the French art world is strongly opposed.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · Aug 28

Cross-border project partnerships, planning and networking. We have a free online 'guided' course with cross-border expert @anthonysoares.bsky.social for individuals and community & voluntary groups interested in 'Getting Started with Cross Border Collaboration'.
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Photograph of two people sitting at a glass table with a laptop and some sheets of paper. The course is aimed at community and voluntary groups and individuals thinking about, or starting, a cross-border project.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 25

In the Heat of the Night. What a terrific movie on BBC iPlayer now. Fifth time watching and Poitier and Steigar get better and better.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 22

Very sorry to hear that Martin Smyth has passed away. Found him generous and kind; willing to listen and led with empathy. Condolences to his family and friends.

Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 21

No justifiable reason for smacking a child. Sooner NI and England introduce legislation the better. Seems that 82% of under 24s agree.

Fresh call for UK-wide smacking ban as NSPCC says more young adults believe it's wrong

Fresh call for UK-wide smacking ban as NSPCC says more young adults believe it's wrong

Health experts have urged a smacking ban across the UK, with doctors and psychiatrists saying research shows the "detrimental effects of physical punishment".

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 18

Watch the London skyline appear from the glass elevator at the top of one of Battersea Power Station's massive chimneys.

Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 14

Good luck to everyone receiving results today. As we all know it's never the end of the journey, whatever the results. Hope it goes as well as expected or hoped though.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 13

While social media can be a source of good, at times it beggars belief that falsehoods like this are invented and shared. Dreadful.

Schools targeted in 'simply untrue' online campaign

Schools targeted in 'simply untrue' online campaign

A social media post claimed that schools were getting children to write Valentine's Day cards to adult refugees.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 13

Looks like something positive for this part of Belfast.

New hotel at corner of Donegall Pass and Botanic Avenue gets OK

New hotel at corner of Donegall Pass and Botanic Avenue gets OK

Developer says they hope it will be a catalyst in "transformation of the Shaftesbury Square area”

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 13

Blimey. Is this a thing? Folk bringing desktops and printers to cafes?

Starbucks tells customers in South Korea not to bring printers or PCs - BBC News share.google/JpyMJejzPcJh...

Starbucks tells customers in South Korea not to bring printers or PCs

Customers have been bringing in printers and multiple computers as they work from cafes.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 10

Oh no. Mr Benn's voice has gone to the costume shop in the sky. People of my age will remember him well and with fondness.

Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86 - BBC News share.google/H6aZipBdQ532...

Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86

He also starred in ground-breaking drama Cathy Come Home, as well as primetime shows Big Deal and EastEnders.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 8

Startling...or not?

Almost half of people arrested in north for last summer’s race riots had been reported for domestic abuse

Almost half of people arrested in north for last summer’s race riots had been reported for domestic abuse

48% figure for north is higher than UK average, investigative website reveals

www.irishnews.com

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Aug 3

Our kayaking in the Atlantic was cancelled today, so visited the #DarkHedges instead. Not quite the same thrill.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Jul 31

Excellent #Mela launch for what is now the largest intercultural festival on the island of Ireland, north or south. Well done as ever @artsekta @nisha_tandon

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Jul 26

Delighted to be down at #belfastpride today with @NIPolicingBoard - huge numbers and what a positive experience. It's events like these that make you realise how far we have come.

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · Jul 24

Wow. Extraordinary judgement though may be too complex to be meaningful.
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change - BBC News share.google/9aNdRUB80rzf...

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.

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