Paul Duxbury
@paulduxbury.bsky.social
Learning, HR, Genealogy, History, the Countryside, Diabetes and promoting Charities.
May occasionally mention our Rescue Cat Mabel 🐈
Based in Cheshire UK
May occasionally mention our Rescue Cat Mabel 🐈
Based in Cheshire UK
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Paul Duxbury
@paulduxbury.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Nowadays, my approach to #SocialMedia is quite simple.
Share things I find interesting; engage with nice people who share things that I find interesting; be open to learning new things. Enjoy it!
That approach has served me well of late as I have learned things that I didn't even realise... 1/2
Share things I find interesting; engage with nice people who share things that I find interesting; be open to learning new things. Enjoy it!
That approach has served me well of late as I have learned things that I didn't even realise... 1/2
A few words from one of my favourite authors
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending"
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending"
July 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
A few words from one of my favourite authors
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending"
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending"
Happy 77th Birthday to our amazing NHS. Founded by Nye Bevan in Manchester, we have so much to be grateful for.
Thank you for the care you have given to my family and friends. Thank you for the care you have given me in recent months. I can never say Thank You enough 🙏
Thank you for the care you have given to my family and friends. Thank you for the care you have given me in recent months. I can never say Thank You enough 🙏
July 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Happy 77th Birthday to our amazing NHS. Founded by Nye Bevan in Manchester, we have so much to be grateful for.
Thank you for the care you have given to my family and friends. Thank you for the care you have given me in recent months. I can never say Thank You enough 🙏
Thank you for the care you have given to my family and friends. Thank you for the care you have given me in recent months. I can never say Thank You enough 🙏
Happy 4th of July to my American friends and connections.
My ancestors travelled to your country, on The Mayflower and through the centuries, in search of a better life, tolerance of differences and opportunity.
May you always aspire to be a beacon to the world for all that is good in humankind.
My ancestors travelled to your country, on The Mayflower and through the centuries, in search of a better life, tolerance of differences and opportunity.
May you always aspire to be a beacon to the world for all that is good in humankind.
July 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Happy 4th of July to my American friends and connections.
My ancestors travelled to your country, on The Mayflower and through the centuries, in search of a better life, tolerance of differences and opportunity.
May you always aspire to be a beacon to the world for all that is good in humankind.
My ancestors travelled to your country, on The Mayflower and through the centuries, in search of a better life, tolerance of differences and opportunity.
May you always aspire to be a beacon to the world for all that is good in humankind.
I was named and then confirmed for the two great Apostles of The Church whose Feast we celebrate today - Saints Peter and Paul. They suffered and died for their Faith.
I pray that I will always be inspired by their example to speak the truth with kindness and clarity.
I pray that I will always be inspired by their example to speak the truth with kindness and clarity.
June 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I was named and then confirmed for the two great Apostles of The Church whose Feast we celebrate today - Saints Peter and Paul. They suffered and died for their Faith.
I pray that I will always be inspired by their example to speak the truth with kindness and clarity.
I pray that I will always be inspired by their example to speak the truth with kindness and clarity.
Today is #ArmedForcesDay when we pay tribute to all past and present members of our Armed Forces who, in so many different roles and ways, keep us safe, protect our country and dedicate their lives to our service.
Thank You!
Thank You!
June 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today is #ArmedForcesDay when we pay tribute to all past and present members of our Armed Forces who, in so many different roles and ways, keep us safe, protect our country and dedicate their lives to our service.
Thank You!
Thank You!
It's from a couple of years ago but this TV advertisement from @samaritans.bsky.social is so powerful.
#YouAreNotAlone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8T...
#YouAreNotAlone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8T...
Check in on those around you | #WorldMentalHealthDay 💛💚 #youarenotalone
YouTube video by Norwich City Football Club
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June 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It's from a couple of years ago but this TV advertisement from @samaritans.bsky.social is so powerful.
#YouAreNotAlone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8T...
#YouAreNotAlone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8T...
In Armed Forces Week let's take the opportunity to say Thank You to all those who serve.
We remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.
Let's also remember the partners & families of our service personnel who carry on at home knowing the work that is done.
We remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.
Let's also remember the partners & families of our service personnel who carry on at home knowing the work that is done.
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In Armed Forces Week let's take the opportunity to say Thank You to all those who serve.
We remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.
Let's also remember the partners & families of our service personnel who carry on at home knowing the work that is done.
We remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.
Let's also remember the partners & families of our service personnel who carry on at home knowing the work that is done.
Remembering Mum on her birthday.
Always in my thoughts and prayers. So deeply loved and missed so very much.
May her soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon her O Lord.
Love you Mum. ❤️❤️
Always in my thoughts and prayers. So deeply loved and missed so very much.
May her soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon her O Lord.
Love you Mum. ❤️❤️
June 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Remembering Mum on her birthday.
Always in my thoughts and prayers. So deeply loved and missed so very much.
May her soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon her O Lord.
Love you Mum. ❤️❤️
Always in my thoughts and prayers. So deeply loved and missed so very much.
May her soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon her O Lord.
Love you Mum. ❤️❤️
My almost constant companion since I came out of hospital. She is such a sweet natured and loving little thing. She has been wonderful but Mabel never poses for the camera 🤣
June 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
My almost constant companion since I came out of hospital. She is such a sweet natured and loving little thing. She has been wonderful but Mabel never poses for the camera 🤣
Eight years on and still miss our little man Charlie.
When we got him from the Rescue Home he had been abused and was the most scared little soul.
With immense patience and much love he turned into a contented little soul, always a bit scared but so loving.
When we got him from the Rescue Home he had been abused and was the most scared little soul.
With immense patience and much love he turned into a contented little soul, always a bit scared but so loving.
June 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Eight years on and still miss our little man Charlie.
When we got him from the Rescue Home he had been abused and was the most scared little soul.
With immense patience and much love he turned into a contented little soul, always a bit scared but so loving.
When we got him from the Rescue Home he had been abused and was the most scared little soul.
With immense patience and much love he turned into a contented little soul, always a bit scared but so loving.
A reminder from @catsprotection.bsky.social that today is Mature Moggies Day with a particular focus on adopting older cats who often have to wait so much longer for their forever home.
www.cats.org.uk/support-us/o...
www.cats.org.uk/support-us/o...
Mature Moggies Day | Celebrating Older Cats | Cats Protection
Every year on 16 June, we celebrate Mature Moggies Day in a bid to champion mature and senior cats that are over the age of 11.
www.cats.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
A reminder from @catsprotection.bsky.social that today is Mature Moggies Day with a particular focus on adopting older cats who often have to wait so much longer for their forever home.
www.cats.org.uk/support-us/o...
www.cats.org.uk/support-us/o...
Wishing all Dads a Happy Fathers Day!
Remembering those who are no longer with us. They are always remembered, deeply loved and missed so much.
Love you Dad ❤️
Remembering those who are no longer with us. They are always remembered, deeply loved and missed so much.
Love you Dad ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Wishing all Dads a Happy Fathers Day!
Remembering those who are no longer with us. They are always remembered, deeply loved and missed so much.
Love you Dad ❤️
Remembering those who are no longer with us. They are always remembered, deeply loved and missed so much.
Love you Dad ❤️
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
June 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
Truly devastating and heart-breaking news from India.
My thoughts are with all those involved and those awaiting news about their relatives and friends.
My thoughts are with all those involved and those awaiting news about their relatives and friends.
June 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Truly devastating and heart-breaking news from India.
My thoughts are with all those involved and those awaiting news about their relatives and friends.
My thoughts are with all those involved and those awaiting news about their relatives and friends.
Remembering my younger brother Michael on his birthday. In my thoughts and prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. May his soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon him.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. May his soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon him.
June 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Remembering my younger brother Michael on his birthday. In my thoughts and prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. May his soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon him.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. May his soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon him.
On Pentecost Sunday Rome's Firefighters drop thousands of petals through the oculus of The Pantheon as a representation of the descent of The Holy Spirit
Veni Sancte Spiritus
#PentecostSunday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nJq...
Veni Sancte Spiritus
#PentecostSunday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nJq...
🌹 | A shower of rose petals fall through the dome of the Pantheon in Pentecost tradition
YouTube video by ROME REPORTS in English
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June 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On Pentecost Sunday Rome's Firefighters drop thousands of petals through the oculus of The Pantheon as a representation of the descent of The Holy Spirit
Veni Sancte Spiritus
#PentecostSunday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nJq...
Veni Sancte Spiritus
#PentecostSunday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nJq...
Today on the 81st anniversary we remember D-Day which was the largest seaborne invasion in history.
D-Day was an international effort with our troops fighting alongside those from many other countries.
#D-DayAnniversary
D-Day was an international effort with our troops fighting alongside those from many other countries.
#D-DayAnniversary
June 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Today on the 81st anniversary we remember D-Day which was the largest seaborne invasion in history.
D-Day was an international effort with our troops fighting alongside those from many other countries.
#D-DayAnniversary
D-Day was an international effort with our troops fighting alongside those from many other countries.
#D-DayAnniversary
A reminder of the campaign from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social that runs throughout June - the Forget Me Not - Together we can beat #Dementia
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved...
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved...
The Forget Me Not Appeal
Donate today to get your badge and support the Forget Me Not Appeal.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
June 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A reminder of the campaign from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social that runs throughout June - the Forget Me Not - Together we can beat #Dementia
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved...
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved...
I think we all need to make the effort to appreciate the little good things, even in difficult times.
I love @actionhappiness.bsky.social Monthly Calendars and save the image as my screensaver to help me focus on the activity for each day.
Here's the image if you want to engage with #JoyfulJune
I love @actionhappiness.bsky.social Monthly Calendars and save the image as my screensaver to help me focus on the activity for each day.
Here's the image if you want to engage with #JoyfulJune
June 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I think we all need to make the effort to appreciate the little good things, even in difficult times.
I love @actionhappiness.bsky.social Monthly Calendars and save the image as my screensaver to help me focus on the activity for each day.
Here's the image if you want to engage with #JoyfulJune
I love @actionhappiness.bsky.social Monthly Calendars and save the image as my screensaver to help me focus on the activity for each day.
Here's the image if you want to engage with #JoyfulJune
"I will be with you always, even until the end of the world"
Today is the Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour into Heaven
He is with us always in the darkest of times, walking with us when we feel we can walk no further.
I have certainly felt His enduring presence in my life of late.
Today is the Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour into Heaven
He is with us always in the darkest of times, walking with us when we feel we can walk no further.
I have certainly felt His enduring presence in my life of late.
May 29, 2025 at 5:27 AM
"I will be with you always, even until the end of the world"
Today is the Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour into Heaven
He is with us always in the darkest of times, walking with us when we feel we can walk no further.
I have certainly felt His enduring presence in my life of late.
Today is the Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour into Heaven
He is with us always in the darkest of times, walking with us when we feel we can walk no further.
I have certainly felt His enduring presence in my life of late.
Interesting item from @catsprotection.bsky.social
I was worried that after being in hospital for 7 weeks Mabel would have forgotten me. I was reassured when she came to me within minutes of my return
www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/do...
I was worried that after being in hospital for 7 weeks Mabel would have forgotten me. I was reassured when she came to me within minutes of my return
www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/do...
Do cats recognise owners? | Blog
Find out how cats recognise their owners, their owner’s voice and their own name even after time apart.
www.cats.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Interesting item from @catsprotection.bsky.social
I was worried that after being in hospital for 7 weeks Mabel would have forgotten me. I was reassured when she came to me within minutes of my return
www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/do...
I was worried that after being in hospital for 7 weeks Mabel would have forgotten me. I was reassured when she came to me within minutes of my return
www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/do...
Remembering those who were tragically murdered 8 years ago today at #ManchesterArena
May they Rest in Peace.
Remembering those who continue to live with the impact of that night.
May they find Peace.
May they Rest in Peace.
Remembering those who continue to live with the impact of that night.
May they find Peace.
May 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Remembering those who were tragically murdered 8 years ago today at #ManchesterArena
May they Rest in Peace.
Remembering those who continue to live with the impact of that night.
May they find Peace.
May they Rest in Peace.
Remembering those who continue to live with the impact of that night.
May they find Peace.
Today marks 108 years since the first Apparition of our Lady of Fatima to the three Children: Lucia, Francisco and Jecinta.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us!
#OurLadyOfFatima
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us!
#OurLadyOfFatima
May 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Today marks 108 years since the first Apparition of our Lady of Fatima to the three Children: Lucia, Francisco and Jecinta.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us!
#OurLadyOfFatima
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us!
#OurLadyOfFatima