John Baldy
@johnbaldy.bsky.social
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We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
January 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
Tell me your great 3 album runs:
Can't Buy A Thrill
Countdown To Ecstasy
Pretzel Logic
Can't Buy A Thrill
Countdown To Ecstasy
Pretzel Logic
Cause I’m edgy
Daily operation
Hard To Earn
Moment Of Truth
Tell me your great 3 album runs
Daily operation
Hard To Earn
Moment Of Truth
Tell me your great 3 album runs
Tell me your great three albums runs.
Step into the Arena
Daily Operation
Hard to Earn
Step into the Arena
Daily Operation
Hard to Earn
January 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Tell me your great 3 album runs:
Can't Buy A Thrill
Countdown To Ecstasy
Pretzel Logic
Can't Buy A Thrill
Countdown To Ecstasy
Pretzel Logic
Love this!
Big up @georgettoouli.co.uk and everyone involved in this positivity
Big up @georgettoouli.co.uk and everyone involved in this positivity
Getting stuck in
Daniel Mermelstein on Barnet asylum seekers volunteering in the community
barnetpost.co.uk/2026/01/25/g...
Daniel Mermelstein on Barnet asylum seekers volunteering in the community
barnetpost.co.uk/2026/01/25/g...
Getting stuck in
Daniel Mermelstein on Barnet asylum seekers volunteering in the community
barnetpost.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Love this!
Big up @georgettoouli.co.uk and everyone involved in this positivity
Big up @georgettoouli.co.uk and everyone involved in this positivity
If I was in #Newcastle - I would deffo check this out.
Just a couple of hours til Lazy Sunday With Stagger Lee at the Cumberland Arms.
Running from 4 - 9pm in the cosy Cumby back room, expect lots of soul, jazz, electronics, folk, country, reggae and quite a few Scottish artists for Burns Night
youtu.be/O8tTst2hOH8?...
Join us
Running from 4 - 9pm in the cosy Cumby back room, expect lots of soul, jazz, electronics, folk, country, reggae and quite a few Scottish artists for Burns Night
youtu.be/O8tTst2hOH8?...
Join us
Ivor Cutler - Beautiful Cosmos
YouTube video by Huw Thomas
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January 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM
If I was in #Newcastle - I would deffo check this out.
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NEW: Green leader Zack Polanksi is *not* planning to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, party sources say. There had been speculation as he is originally from Manchester. But the Greens still plan to fight hard in the seat, and Polanski will campaign there.
January 25, 2026 at 12:44 PM
NEW: Green leader Zack Polanksi is *not* planning to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, party sources say. There had been speculation as he is originally from Manchester. But the Greens still plan to fight hard in the seat, and Polanski will campaign there.
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🟩 It’s Greens vs Reform in Gorton and Denton!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
🟩 It’s Greens vs Reform in Gorton and Denton!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
Now that Labour have blocked Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton - obviously Reform will be rubbing their hands together - but could it also benefit the @greenparty.org.uk ? It'd need a very big swing for the Greens to take the seat. Has anyone seen recent polling in that constituency?
January 25, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Now that Labour have blocked Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton - obviously Reform will be rubbing their hands together - but could it also benefit the @greenparty.org.uk ? It'd need a very big swing for the Greens to take the seat. Has anyone seen recent polling in that constituency?
Wow! Some people are so crap! Thankfully, they are HEAVILY outnumbered by good people on this world - which I guess it's why this is newsworthy. Big up the pub landlord, the mountain rescue and all the other good people.
Rescued Scafell Pike hikers urged to pay hotel bill and return head torches
Rescued Scafell Pike hikers urged to pay hotel bill and return head torches
Wasdale mountain rescue team says ‘we struggle to understand when the rescued take advantage of hospitality’
A mountain rescue team has appealed for two rescued walkers to pay a hotel bill they owe, return head torches they took and collect a hospital crutch one of them used to climb Scafell Pike in treacherous conditions.
“We avoid judging those we rescue,” said Wasdale mountain rescue team in a statement. “But we struggle to understand when the rescued take advantage of hospitality provided by our supporters in the valley.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Wow! Some people are so crap! Thankfully, they are HEAVILY outnumbered by good people on this world - which I guess it's why this is newsworthy. Big up the pub landlord, the mountain rescue and all the other good people.
This month just goes on and on and on. Thank goodness for 'Love and Affection' by @joanarmatrading.bsky.social - bringing such gentle joy on this rainy morning.
January 25, 2026 at 8:44 AM
This month just goes on and on and on. Thank goodness for 'Love and Affection' by @joanarmatrading.bsky.social - bringing such gentle joy on this rainy morning.
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Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
Denyer tenure tendered
The wonderful @carladenyer.bsky.social is looking for a media officer - please do apply/share etc greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
Media Officer for Green MP (Carla Denyer) - Green Party
Media Officer to Carla Denyer MP | Green Party Careers Now Hiring Media Officer to Carla Denyer MP Join the parliamentary team of Green Party MP Carla Denyer to lead media, communications and campaign...
greenparty.org.uk
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Denyer tenure tendered
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Happy 64th birthday to Admiral Bailey.
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Happy 64th birthday to Admiral Bailey.
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
The good Admiral was the top ranking DJ at King Jammy's studio in the late 80s. Here's his great combination with Chaka Demus on their dancehall update of the famous Amos Milburn tune...
youtu.be/w-q0voH4E4w?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
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Walking from a part of Dalston I *kinda* know, to Bethnal Green Road yesterday, I flicked on Google Maps just to double check, and it assumed I was a car and pointed me in entirely the opposite direction.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Walking from a part of Dalston I *kinda* know, to Bethnal Green Road yesterday, I flicked on Google Maps just to double check, and it assumed I was a car and pointed me in entirely the opposite direction.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
Kinda feel like that’s pretty low hanging fruit for computer software to not fuck up.
If Andy Burnham wants to stand in Denton - he'll have to use a skillful way to beat the other girls to the Labour nomination
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM
If Andy Burnham wants to stand in Denton - he'll have to use a skillful way to beat the other girls to the Labour nomination
In these times, I NEED all the positivity I can get. That's why I'm always posting about @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk and #Music.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 AM
In these times, I NEED all the positivity I can get. That's why I'm always posting about @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk and #Music.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
Inject that hope and positivity into my veins!
*To be clear - I ❤️ music and Zack - but NEVER Muzak.
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Huge kudos to Dan Walker and Channel 5 for this thoughtful, well-considered interview. Zack Polanski coming across as genuine, authentic and connected as always.
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is proud to be ‘woke’ and 'furious' at Trump's second State Visit
YouTube video by 5 News
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January 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Huge kudos to Dan Walker and Channel 5 for this thoughtful, well-considered interview. Zack Polanski coming across as genuine, authentic and connected as always.
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
youtu.be/VeSrh7HN2lo?...
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Loved sitting down with NME to talk arts, culture and making hope normal again.
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
Zack Polanski talks keeping music alive, Kneecap and tackling "darkness, fear, and anger" in 2026
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has spoken to NME about his hopes for 2026, pland to help music, culture and young people, and selling his vision
www.nme.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Loved sitting down with NME to talk arts, culture and making hope normal again.
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
www.nme.com/news/zack-po...
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I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
The Sound of the Underground 1967-1975
open.spotify.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:19 PM
open.spotify.com/playlist/57z...
I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
I haven't played this for a year or so, but it has somehow had 357 saves on Spotify. I feel like a non-league football team that's somehow got to round one. I will probably be beaten by Kidderminster Harriers any minute now.
"Those cracks and warps in the sound aren’t flaws, they’re features"
Studio One fans already know this.
Studio One fans already know this.
"[Artist Steve Parker] wanted to create a tribute to this tree that served as a refuge for migratory birds in their area. What he created was a sound sculpture, a record player that could play actual discs with bird songs, a fitting honor to the life and legacy of the tree."
An Artist Carved His Dead Oak Into Records That Play Bird Songs - Yanko Design
https://vimeo.com/1154771574?fl=pl&fe=cm One thing that the world has been learning the past few years is that people deal with grief differently. That's why we can never judge how people react to death of loved ones, beloved pets, other living creatures, and even life changes. Artists and creative people in particular sometimes have profound ways of honoring
www.yankodesign.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
"Those cracks and warps in the sound aren’t flaws, they’re features"
Studio One fans already know this.
Studio One fans already know this.
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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I assumed this story would be about David and his football mates jumping around to 'Mr Brightside'. Turns out to be a completely different story altogether.
January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I assumed this story would be about David and his football mates jumping around to 'Mr Brightside'. Turns out to be a completely different story altogether.
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.