Paul Kane
@paulkaneiom.bsky.social
Manxman interested in politics, education, mental health, dogs. Woke.
My late mother worked nights as a nurse and this was always her favourite night. Now I think of her as I move the clock forward and wish I could turn it back, and by more than an hour.
March 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
My late mother worked nights as a nurse and this was always her favourite night. Now I think of her as I move the clock forward and wish I could turn it back, and by more than an hour.
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No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Belated housekeeping at the CofE www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-archbishop George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action
Ten clergy could face disciplinary action over safeguarding failures after a report into prolific abuser John Smyth.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Belated housekeeping at the CofE www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has criticised new Home Office guidance that makes it even more difficult for refugees to become British citizens. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Government urged to reverse decision to close off citizenship to people arriving irregularly
The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has criticised new Home Office guidance that makes it even more difficult for refugees to become British citizens.
www.quaker.org.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has criticised new Home Office guidance that makes it even more difficult for refugees to become British citizens. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Huddersfield Quaker Peace Lecture 2025
Thursday March 13th 7.30pm
Thursday March 13th 7.30pm
February 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Huddersfield Quaker Peace Lecture 2025
Thursday March 13th 7.30pm
Thursday March 13th 7.30pm
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I understand that Gaie Delap has been released from prison. More to follow.
January 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I understand that Gaie Delap has been released from prison. More to follow.
Does no government minister have the compassion to intervene? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Just Stop Oil protester, 78, has jail term extended after no suitable tag found
Exclusive: Gaie Delap told she will have to serve 20 more days that correspond to period of time at home after recall
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Does no government minister have the compassion to intervene? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Will Hay knew when raising an arm was in order. youtu.be/omwVM1OYBB8
The Goose Steps Out
YouTube video by Kevin Chesham
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January 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Will Hay knew when raising an arm was in order. youtu.be/omwVM1OYBB8
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Word of day is ‘unasinous’ (17th century): united in stupidity.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
January 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Word of day is ‘unasinous’ (17th century): united in stupidity.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
Blein Vie Noa! Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Blein Vie Noa! Happy New Year!
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No one human being or group has the full measure of the Light. Seek to understand the experience of those whose theology and practices differ from your own. Take opportunities to enter into prayer and work with the wider communit... https://advicesandqueries.org/2024/12/26/no-one-human-being-or.html
December 26, 2024 at 9:18 AM
No one human being or group has the full measure of the Light. Seek to understand the experience of those whose theology and practices differ from your own. Take opportunities to enter into prayer and work with the wider communit... https://advicesandqueries.org/2024/12/26/no-one-human-being-or.html
Nollick Ghennal as Blein Vie Noa!
December 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Nollick Ghennal as Blein Vie Noa!
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That ending gets me every time…
December 23, 2024 at 1:13 PM
That ending gets me every time…
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Many people spent the last four years convinced the wicked had surrounded the righteous and perverted justice; others see that happening over the NEXT four years.
Like Habakkuk, we may want to ask why we have to live like this, and how long God plans to let it continue.
quaker.org/2024/12/16/t...
Like Habakkuk, we may want to ask why we have to live like this, and how long God plans to let it continue.
quaker.org/2024/12/16/t...
December 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Many people spent the last four years convinced the wicked had surrounded the righteous and perverted justice; others see that happening over the NEXT four years.
Like Habakkuk, we may want to ask why we have to live like this, and how long God plans to let it continue.
quaker.org/2024/12/16/t...
Like Habakkuk, we may want to ask why we have to live like this, and how long God plans to let it continue.
quaker.org/2024/12/16/t...
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The real luxuries in life.
December 14, 2024 at 1:22 AM
The real luxuries in life.
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The unhinged presentation of Muslims on GB News has been exposed. What will Ofcom do about it? | Miqdaad Versi
The unhinged presentation of Muslims on GB News has been exposed. What will Ofcom do about it? | Miqdaad Versi
Our new report documents how conspiracy theories about a Muslim takeover of Britain have become primetime TV fare
* Miqdaad Versi is the founder of the Centre for Media Monitoring
“Sharia law is operational in large swathes of the United Kingdom.”…
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:49 PM
The unhinged presentation of Muslims on GB News has been exposed. What will Ofcom do about it? | Miqdaad Versi
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As a drama
school graduate who went on to work in multiple sectors, and have a good life with decent mental health…I agree!
I think folk at @livetheatre.bsky.social @glownewcastle.bsky.social @artsprofessional.co.uk @ntsonline.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and many more would agree.
school graduate who went on to work in multiple sectors, and have a good life with decent mental health…I agree!
I think folk at @livetheatre.bsky.social @glownewcastle.bsky.social @artsprofessional.co.uk @ntsonline.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and many more would agree.
Drama has a powerful positive impact on young people
As drama teaching faces cuts at school, it must be remembered the profound effect on society’s youth it has, and the force for good it is
As drama teaching faces cuts at school, it must be remembered the profound effect on society’s youth it has, and the force for good it is
Drama has a powerful positive impact on young people
As drama teaching faces cuts at school, it must be remembered the profound effect on society’s youth it has, and the force for good it is
centralbylines.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 8:34 AM
As a drama
school graduate who went on to work in multiple sectors, and have a good life with decent mental health…I agree!
I think folk at @livetheatre.bsky.social @glownewcastle.bsky.social @artsprofessional.co.uk @ntsonline.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and many more would agree.
school graduate who went on to work in multiple sectors, and have a good life with decent mental health…I agree!
I think folk at @livetheatre.bsky.social @glownewcastle.bsky.social @artsprofessional.co.uk @ntsonline.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and many more would agree.
I Capture the Castle Mona #Manxbooks
December 7, 2024 at 3:14 PM
I Capture the Castle Mona #Manxbooks
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Incredibly he was actually cracking jokes during his speech. What a frivolous, awful man. Ian Hislop got him spot on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Justin Welby's speech
A survivor of child abuse linked to the Church said he was
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Incredibly he was actually cracking jokes during his speech. What a frivolous, awful man. Ian Hislop got him spot on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I see Gregg Wallace has apologgised aggain.
December 2, 2024 at 2:21 PM
I see Gregg Wallace has apologgised aggain.
I have restored and coloured this image from the Isle of Man IMuseum. It shows a group of German prisoners in the Knockaloe internment camp during WW1. Seated on the right is J. Pilates who developed his exercise method while detained.
November 27, 2024 at 4:26 PM
I have restored and coloured this image from the Isle of Man IMuseum. It shows a group of German prisoners in the Knockaloe internment camp during WW1. Seated on the right is J. Pilates who developed his exercise method while detained.