Derek Alan Meins
@derekalanmeins.bsky.social
PhD researcher at Glasgow University looking into James Hogg’s influence on the modern Scottish novel. Retired crooner. Director @ Lancaster Musicians Co-op.
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Just re-upping this. The world feels very grim at the moment but watching this young, disabled-, queer- and ND-inclusive community grow reminds me things aren't all bad. They're getting closer to opening but any help makes it easier. Non-profit, volunteer-led, general force for good in the world 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️♾️
This is an amazing nonprofit initiative to bring the Lancaster Music Co-op back to life for the community. www.lancastermusiccoop.co.uk proud to say my partner @derekalanmeins.bsky.social is a volunteer! See the website for the monthly gig listings - next one on Friday!
Lancaster Music Co-Op - Rehearsal and recording studios.
Non-profit for the music community in Lancaster and the surrounding area. Lancaster and Morecambe Gig Guide.
www.lancastermusiccoop.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just re-upping this. The world feels very grim at the moment but watching this young, disabled-, queer- and ND-inclusive community grow reminds me things aren't all bad. They're getting closer to opening but any help makes it easier. Non-profit, volunteer-led, general force for good in the world 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️♾️
Huge congratulations to the wonderful @wildtwin.bsky.social on winning this year’s TLS Ackerley Prize for his amazing book, ‘Wild Twin’. Very well deserved sir. Great stuff 👏
July 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Huge congratulations to the wonderful @wildtwin.bsky.social on winning this year’s TLS Ackerley Prize for his amazing book, ‘Wild Twin’. Very well deserved sir. Great stuff 👏
A very informative thread and definitely worth reading.
Just to help people relatively new to football appreciation, like me, I thought I'd do a thread of things I've come to understand watching the 2025 euros
July 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A very informative thread and definitely worth reading.
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If you could chuck a few bob our way I'd be very grateful. It's an immersive school project. The kids get hands-on experience of the filming process as well. They, and Lancaster Film Institute, are amazing. Please repost/share/bung us! Thanks, you're amazing too, whatever.
www.spacehive.com/angeline
www.spacehive.com/angeline
Angeline - A film by Dallas Road Primary
'Angeline', a film by Dallas Road Primary School, created with Lancaster Film Initiative and Ian Martin.
www.spacehive.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If you could chuck a few bob our way I'd be very grateful. It's an immersive school project. The kids get hands-on experience of the filming process as well. They, and Lancaster Film Institute, are amazing. Please repost/share/bung us! Thanks, you're amazing too, whatever.
www.spacehive.com/angeline
www.spacehive.com/angeline
I did a book review which appears in the latest edition of The Bottle Imp by @asls.org.uk You can read it here, if you wish. www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2025/06/rava...
‘Ravage: An Astonishment of Fire’, by MacGillivray - The Bottle Imp
To refer to this as a book of poetry would not only be misleading, it would also be to undersell it. Yes, it contains striking examples of Kristján Norge’s adept poetical abilities, but it also contai...
www.thebottleimp.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I did a book review which appears in the latest edition of The Bottle Imp by @asls.org.uk You can read it here, if you wish. www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2025/06/rava...
@balumcarnes.bsky.social Good to meet you today. Very much enjoyed your talk and input.
June 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
@balumcarnes.bsky.social Good to meet you today. Very much enjoyed your talk and input.
@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Daphne Hornswog sends her approval and endorsement. Thank you very much for sending the books. We can’t wait to get stuck in. Much appreciated. @k2mey.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Daphne Hornswog sends her approval and endorsement. Thank you very much for sending the books. We can’t wait to get stuck in. Much appreciated. @k2mey.bsky.social
I’ve been having a wonderful time on a ‘research visit’ in search of James Hogg in the Ettrick Valley. Magical 👌
June 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I’ve been having a wonderful time on a ‘research visit’ in search of James Hogg in the Ettrick Valley. Magical 👌
This event I’m organising with @wildtwin.bsky.social is THIS FRIDAY 23rd May! Read all about it and book tickets here: www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/nationa...
Celebration of literature, travel and music to boost Lancaster Music Co-op campaign
An acclaimed screen, stage and radio writer will next week bring tales of his time travelling across Europe in the 1970s to Lancaster University for a special evening in support of Lancaster Music Co-...
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This event I’m organising with @wildtwin.bsky.social is THIS FRIDAY 23rd May! Read all about it and book tickets here: www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/nationa...
Let’s get married
I hardly ever use the notes app on my phone but had cause to do so tonight, and found this, which I have no recollection of writing but wholeheartedly stand by
May 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Let’s get married
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I hardly ever use the notes app on my phone but had cause to do so tonight, and found this, which I have no recollection of writing but wholeheartedly stand by
May 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I hardly ever use the notes app on my phone but had cause to do so tonight, and found this, which I have no recollection of writing but wholeheartedly stand by
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This is happening next Friday. Lancaster University. Talking all things Wild Twin and the music therein with Andrew Barker. Plus Lancaster Music Co-op bands Guerrilla Biscuits and The Owlys. Join us! @littletollerbooks.bsky.social @derekalanmeins.bsky.social
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Jeff Young in conversation with Andrew Barker
One morning in the 1970s, Jeff Young slips out of his parents’ home with the intention of hitch-hiking to Paris in search of a version of himself...
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May 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
This is happening next Friday. Lancaster University. Talking all things Wild Twin and the music therein with Andrew Barker. Plus Lancaster Music Co-op bands Guerrilla Biscuits and The Owlys. Join us! @littletollerbooks.bsky.social @derekalanmeins.bsky.social
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Another one bites the dust. I cut my teeth in this place back in the day and it’s really heartbreaking to see this. The enshitification continues across all industries. Thoughts to the team @theleadmill.bsky.social Thanks for all you’ve done over the years.
Sheffield’s Leadmill loses eviction battle in ‘heartbreaking moment’. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Sheffield’s Leadmill loses eviction battle in ‘heartbreaking moment’
The famous music venue confirmed it has lost its appeal against an eviction notice by its landlord, the Electric Group.
www.independent.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Another one bites the dust. I cut my teeth in this place back in the day and it’s really heartbreaking to see this. The enshitification continues across all industries. Thoughts to the team @theleadmill.bsky.social Thanks for all you’ve done over the years.
I’m honoured to be working on this very special event with my friend @wildtwin.bsky.social on Friday 23rd May @lancasteruni.bsky.social Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
May 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I’m honoured to be working on this very special event with my friend @wildtwin.bsky.social on Friday 23rd May @lancasteruni.bsky.social Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
@warringtonruncorn.com Hi Gordon. Just wondering what the best email to get you on is?
March 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
@warringtonruncorn.com Hi Gordon. Just wondering what the best email to get you on is?
February 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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On Facebook there is a weekly conga where lots of lovely people who donate a tiny bit of money - a £ or two is fine - so that people who are displaced and travelling to find safety can get their phones topped up and stay connected. I don't use FB any more so conga-ing here instead... 💃
February 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On Facebook there is a weekly conga where lots of lovely people who donate a tiny bit of money - a £ or two is fine - so that people who are displaced and travelling to find safety can get their phones topped up and stay connected. I don't use FB any more so conga-ing here instead... 💃
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Sometimes we try something new. Sometimes it comes out looking like shit. Literally.
Hello everyone, here is the avatar of my family's Whatsapp, depicting my little brother's attempt at making posh shepherd's pie
February 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Sometimes we try something new. Sometimes it comes out looking like shit. Literally.
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On Thursday this week, 5th December, @samkirkham.bsky.social will give the last 50th anniversary lecture of @lancslinguistics.bsky.social: 'Evolving accents: Unravelling the mysteries of sound change'. If you are around Lancaster, sign up here:
LAEL Public Lecture: Sam Kirkham
If you stepped into a time machine and travelled to England 500 years ago, the voices around you would be almost unrecognisable. In this talk,...
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December 2, 2024 at 9:27 AM
On Thursday this week, 5th December, @samkirkham.bsky.social will give the last 50th anniversary lecture of @lancslinguistics.bsky.social: 'Evolving accents: Unravelling the mysteries of sound change'. If you are around Lancaster, sign up here:
Hello everyone! I’m very much one of the ‘sheeple’ who have recently come here. I’ve been reliably informed that I should post something so everyone knows I’m not a bot. I’m not, I promise. That’s probably all I have to say for the next year, so don’t worry 👍🏻
November 20, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Hello everyone! I’m very much one of the ‘sheeple’ who have recently come here. I’ve been reliably informed that I should post something so everyone knows I’m not a bot. I’m not, I promise. That’s probably all I have to say for the next year, so don’t worry 👍🏻