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Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

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Optimistic. Buddhist. Citizen of the world. I like architecture (art deco), art, crafting, design in general, seaside, upcycling and dogs. Fella friend. Choose love. 🙂🇺🇦🇬🇧❤️

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Jan Robinson @jaro4man.bsky.social · Nov 18

www.volunteeringukraine.com

I can’t go myself (disabled), but maybe you can or you know someone who might want to. 🙂🇺🇦🇬🇧❤️

Volunteering Ukraine - The ultimate guide

Your opportunity to change the lives of millions. Volunteering opportunities in Ukraine - feeding troops, building houses, supporting communities, growing connections. Together we can do great things.

www.volunteeringukraine.com

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Rosemary Thomas

@rozzthomas.bsky.social

These people!💪🇺🇦

Margo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · 2d

What people do in Kyiv when it hits -15 in the sun and no electricity and no heating for some of the buildings ? Get outside for some warming up party and barbecue and dances 💃🏻🔥✨

P.s. check the dancing queen and king on 4th video 💃🏻🕺🏻

February 2, 2026 at 10:32 PM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

I read this on my iPad. I have really struggled with 🇺🇦 literature, but cricket 🏏 is something I understand, so this was great. Recommended.

🙂🇺🇦🇬🇧❤️

Jonathan Campion @jonathancampion.com · 2d

🇺🇦🏏 | My book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some tough and eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

Details | Where to buy 💙📚
⬇️
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk

February 3, 2026 at 8:08 AM

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Gareth Foreman

@magicgareth.bsky.social

It would be an absolute tragedy if Veeraswamy were forced to close by the Crown Estate.
Not only is it a London institution and part of the capital’s rich cultural heritage the food is amazing!

Veeraswamy: UK's oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it

Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene.

www.bbc.co.uk

February 1, 2026 at 7:25 AM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

🙂❤️ @nelltheweaver.bsky.social

History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 4d

I once saw Staithes (which was locally often pronounced Steers) wonderfully described as a "jumble of whitewashed, pantile-roofed cottages clinging to the hillside, threaded through with narrow ginnels leading to the pretty harbour." and with the the Cod & Lobster, practically

This image captures the picturesque fishing village of Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast of England. Once one of the largest fishing ports in the region, it is now a popular tourist destination The village is known for its quaint, tightly packed cottages, steep, winding cobbled streets, and a small, sheltered harbour.
It was once home to a young Captain Cook, who worked there as a shop assistant.
The village has a strong artistic heritage and is home to the renowned Staithes Gallery, showcasing local art. The pub visible by the water is the "Cod and Lobster," a traditional pub that has been rebuilt multiple times after being damaged by the sea.

January 31, 2026 at 10:19 AM

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Rosemary Thomas

@rozzthomas.bsky.social

We love @coastoflife.bsky.social who do so much to protect and comfort Ukraine’s brave defenders.

January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

🙂 🎶 ❤️ @magicgareth.bsky.social @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social @lisafarrar.bsky.social @mtpugh.bsky.social @gmarie55.bsky.social @lizcrosbie.bsky.social @morrison71.bsky.social @robertsmark.bsky.social @ehijacked.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk @victorn86976916.bsky.social @nelltheweaver.bsky.social

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 6d

"We'll take our stand for this land & the stranger in our midst..."

Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 7d

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

January 30, 2026 at 7:40 AM

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Nell the Weaver #NAFO

@nelltheweaver.bsky.social

A special commission off the loom. Enough warp for another, as the warp took a week to wind! It’s all wound by hand- no painted warps or space dyed yarn here, just thread and a little science. I love putting all the colour into the warp- it tends to give a more elegant result.

January 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

😋 🇺🇦🇬🇧❤️ @marcothelinguist.bsky.social @lisafarrar.bsky.social @coastoflife.bsky.social @taipan-gc.bsky.social @lincconard.bsky.social @ukrainecricket.bsky.social @u24.gov.ua @rozzthomas.bsky.social @rinne2527.bsky.social @bonkski.bsky.social @outofinterest.bsky.social @nelltheweaver.bsky.social

Balakun @balakunua.bsky.social · 11d

It's the weekend, time to show down just a bit maybe grab a breakfast you don't have time for during the week
How about some
сирники (syrniki)
These little fluffy pancakes are often made with farmer's cheese and are small in size and сметана (sour cream) & fruit
Would you try these yummy pancakes?

January 24, 2026 at 7:54 AM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

🙂🎨❤️ @lizcrosbie.bsky.social @planningshit.bsky.social @createstreets.bsky.social @archhfund.org.uk @handhyorkshire.bsky.social @nelltheweaver.bsky.social @seasideferry.bsky.social @ehijacked.bsky.social @gmarie55.bsky.social @lisafarrar.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social @modinmetro.bsky.social

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 11d

Affectionately known as the ‘graffiti grannies of Lisbon', Lata65 is a Portuguese org that runs workshops in street art for the over-65s. The oldest participant is 90 years old #womensart

Four images of older Portuguese women either spray painting colourful graffiti art on walls or posing holding spray paints

January 24, 2026 at 7:49 AM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

@magicgareth.bsky.social 🐶❤️

marcothelinguist.bsky.social @marcothelinguist.bsky.social · 13d

Lots of love #doglove @jaro4man.bsky.social

January 22, 2026 at 12:59 PM

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Argyllseaglass

@argyllseaglass.bsky.social

Wow, can see with the naked eye over Loch Long in Argyll Scotland and the colours are amazing 🤩

Taken with iPhone, night settings, no editing 🎉

#Aurora #Scotland #StormHour

January 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

@magicgareth.bsky.social 🙂❤️

History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 15d

A winter sunset over Bolton Priory. The priory church and ruins of the Augustinian priory lie at the heart of the Bolton Abbey estate on land gifted to the Augustinian canons by Alice de Rumilly in 1154. Image Bolton Abbey Sunset Matt Smith CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

A photograph of the ruined Bolton Priory in North Yorkshire, at sunset with the River Wharfe in the foreground. The sky is dramatic with dark clouds and bright yellow and orange light on the horizon behind the ruins. Two large, bare trees stand on the left bank of the river. There is a light dusting of snow on the grassy bank leading up to the abbey. The water of the river reflects the warm light from the sky.

January 20, 2026 at 8:01 AM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

🙂 🎶 ❤️ @magicgareth.bsky.social @lisafarrar.bsky.social @gmarie55.bsky.social @willowmantis.bsky.social @wendehopes.bsky.social @rinne2527.bsky.social @lizcrosbie.bsky.social @blokeonwheels.bsky.social @morrison71.bsky.social @robertsmark.bsky.social @ehijacked.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk

The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 15d

This is our parody of "Piece of My Heart" by the amazing soulful Erma Franklin. Our version addresses the situation unfolding with #Trump and #Greenland, & has rude words - it's called "Piece of Denmark". In solidarity with all fellow Europeans facing tariffs and trauma. #25th

youtu.be/jSDIkpwlqsA

"Piece of Denmark" - Marsh Family parody of "Piece of My Heart" by Erma Franklin on Greenland/Trump

YouTube video by Marsh Family

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January 20, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Jan Robinson

@jaro4man.bsky.social

@magicgareth.bsky.social 🙂❤️

History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 15d

One of my favourite of the images of Sheffield created in the early 20th century by artist Walter Hayward Young (1868-1920) for postcard manufacturer Raphael Tuck. He often signed his work by the pseudonym Jotter. In his lifetime he created more than 800 such designs.