Jim Hawkins
@jimallthetime.bsky.social
Podcaster at Hello You the Shropshire Podcast (jimallthetime.substack.com). Charity worker. Ex BBC radio presenter/journo
Also a photographer, musician, MC at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Good listener, empath, creative. He/him. Say hello?
Also a photographer, musician, MC at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Good listener, empath, creative. He/him. Say hello?
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The new artwork for Hello You the Shropshire podcast has been created by Shrewsbury illustrator Saffron Russell, and I'm thrilled with it!
It launched with episode 150 of Hello You. If you're curious about what I do and why, take a listen? It's only 20mins or so
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It launched with episode 150 of Hello You. If you're curious about what I do and why, take a listen? It's only 20mins or so
open.substack.com/pub/jimallth...
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Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
Samir Shah, BBC chair: ‘There will be a time to celebrate Tim and thank him for his extraordinary contribution to the BBC nearer his departure date’
Can I suggest a time? 0215-0220 on April 1st seems both appropriate and more than sufficient …
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Can I suggest a time? 0215-0220 on April 1st seems both appropriate and more than sufficient …
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim director general
BBC’s director of nations will take over Tim Davie’s role while corporation seeks permanent replacement
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Samir Shah, BBC chair: ‘There will be a time to celebrate Tim and thank him for his extraordinary contribution to the BBC nearer his departure date’
Can I suggest a time? 0215-0220 on April 1st seems both appropriate and more than sufficient …
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Can I suggest a time? 0215-0220 on April 1st seems both appropriate and more than sufficient …
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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The Boss 🥰
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE song dedicated to Minneapolis
Singer says song is in response to ‘state terror’ visiting city, painting image of unrest due to ‘King Trump’s private army’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The Boss 🥰
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘As director of nations, Talfan Davies has been in charge of investing in BBC programming and journalism outside London’
… and how’s that working out on the ground? Anyone? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
… and how’s that working out on the ground? Anyone? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim director general
BBC’s director of nations will take over Tim Davie’s role while corporation seeks permanent replacement
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
‘As director of nations, Talfan Davies has been in charge of investing in BBC programming and journalism outside London’
… and how’s that working out on the ground? Anyone? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
… and how’s that working out on the ground? Anyone? Anyone?
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
I can’t knit (yet!) so can anyone make me one of these? Will reimburse for wool and time, obv
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I can’t knit (yet!) so can anyone make me one of these? Will reimburse for wool and time, obv
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
I can’t knit (yet!) so can anyone make me one of these? Will reimburse for wool and time, obv
@susancrawfordvint.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
I can’t knit (yet!) so can anyone make me one of these? Will reimburse for wool and time, obv
Knitters!
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Knitters!
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
@alterknitive.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM
@alterknitive.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
@knit1write2.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM
@knit1write2.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
@knittingcultlady.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM
@knittingcultlady.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
@susancrawfordvint.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:35 PM
@susancrawfordvint.bsky.social
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to local immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country. The Nazis made these protest hats illegal
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
payhip.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a protest against Nazi occupation of their country. The Nazis made these protest hats illegal
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to immigrant aid organizations who support those impacted by the actions of ICE
payhip.com/b/TqQL1
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I just saw a video about conservatives being mad that the Monster High toyline has a nonbinary doll, so I'm reupping this thread
Anyway, while we all agree that vampires are gay and werewolves are transsexual, we should also acknowledge that frankensteins use neopronouns
January 28, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I just saw a video about conservatives being mad that the Monster High toyline has a nonbinary doll, so I'm reupping this thread
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What do you do when something’s on fire? Pour petrol on it apparently 😳
Rhodri Talfan Davies named interim BBC Director-General from April as transition plans are confirmed
Rhodri Talfan Davies to take interim BBC DG job
Rhodri Talfan Davies named interim BBC Director-General from April as transition plans are confirmed
radiotoday.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
What do you do when something’s on fire? Pour petrol on it apparently 😳
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A young woman is giving the owner of the dog cafe a sales presentation of xl poop bags, it’s very cute to listen to.
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
A young woman is giving the owner of the dog cafe a sales presentation of xl poop bags, it’s very cute to listen to.
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Watch what USA is doing. In a funding bill currently going thru Congress, Republicans removed a ban on detaining & deporting CITIZENS (which they're already doing). We have all seen two CITIZENS who were legal OBSERVERS gunned down by federal thugs. We must not allow that type of govt in the UK.
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Watch what USA is doing. In a funding bill currently going thru Congress, Republicans removed a ban on detaining & deporting CITIZENS (which they're already doing). We have all seen two CITIZENS who were legal OBSERVERS gunned down by federal thugs. We must not allow that type of govt in the UK.
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How does he define 'British' then? I shudder to think. Nasty people with tiny brains?
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
How does he define 'British' then? I shudder to think. Nasty people with tiny brains?
You were born here
Your parents lived, worked and paid taxes here all their lives
You’re a citizen of this country
But Reform and GB News’s Matt Goodwin is clear: None of that makes you British
Even if you pass Goodwin’s Britishness test, your friends, neighbours and even family might not
Your parents lived, worked and paid taxes here all their lives
You’re a citizen of this country
But Reform and GB News’s Matt Goodwin is clear: None of that makes you British
Even if you pass Goodwin’s Britishness test, your friends, neighbours and even family might not
January 28, 2026 at 11:36 AM
You were born here
Your parents lived, worked and paid taxes here all their lives
You’re a citizen of this country
But Reform and GB News’s Matt Goodwin is clear: None of that makes you British
Even if you pass Goodwin’s Britishness test, your friends, neighbours and even family might not
Your parents lived, worked and paid taxes here all their lives
You’re a citizen of this country
But Reform and GB News’s Matt Goodwin is clear: None of that makes you British
Even if you pass Goodwin’s Britishness test, your friends, neighbours and even family might not
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Your occasional reminder that sometimes we can have nice things.
Golden retriever rescues young puffin at Aberdour Silver Sands
Phoebe the golden retriever ran into the water and saved the drowning puffin.
www.dunfermlinepress.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Your occasional reminder that sometimes we can have nice things.
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‘Waterfalls saved me’: how photographing nature can heal the soul
John Arnison lives with anxiety and ADHD and finds busy cities unsettling, but loves taking pictures of nature at night
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
John Arnison lives with anxiety and ADHD and finds busy cities unsettling, but loves taking pictures of nature at night
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘Waterfalls saved me’: how photographing nature can heal the soul
John Arnison lives with anxiety and ADHD and finds busy cities unsettling, but loves taking pictures of nature at night
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM
‘Waterfalls saved me’: how photographing nature can heal the soul
John Arnison lives with anxiety and ADHD and finds busy cities unsettling, but loves taking pictures of nature at night
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
John Arnison lives with anxiety and ADHD and finds busy cities unsettling, but loves taking pictures of nature at night
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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There is not a great deal to watch on TV that suits us, we do not enjoy modern comedy.
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM
There is not a great deal to watch on TV that suits us, we do not enjoy modern comedy.
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Defensive caution can’t compete with right-wing propaganda
Is it so hard for journalists to clearly state that the Trump administration is lying?
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Is it so hard for journalists to clearly state that the Trump administration is lying?
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Defensive caution can’t compete with right-wing propaganda
Is it so hard for journalists to clearly state that the Trump administration is lying?
open.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Defensive caution can’t compete with right-wing propaganda
Is it so hard for journalists to clearly state that the Trump administration is lying?
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Is it so hard for journalists to clearly state that the Trump administration is lying?
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
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