Alan Reed
@3hobbits.bsky.social
A musician and freelance journalist. I’m a recovering MSM person who lives in Scotland. Mostly I work elsewhere 😀
http://alanreed.bandcamp.com
http://alanreed.bandcamp.com
Pinned
We’ll be playing this BTW. If you’re in Glasgow at the end of November then come see the Daughters!!
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For this week's #ThursdayFilmRec 🗃️🎥🍿🎬 #HATM
Watch (or Rewatch) the ever relevant, courageous, classic film: "The Great Dictator" (1940) - Dir. Charlie Chaplin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Cz...
Watch (or Rewatch) the ever relevant, courageous, classic film: "The Great Dictator" (1940) - Dir. Charlie Chaplin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Cz...
The Dictator’s Speech (Clip) | The Great Dictator (1940) | TCM
YouTube video by Turner Classic Movies
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November 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
For this week's #ThursdayFilmRec 🗃️🎥🍿🎬 #HATM
Watch (or Rewatch) the ever relevant, courageous, classic film: "The Great Dictator" (1940) - Dir. Charlie Chaplin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Cz...
Watch (or Rewatch) the ever relevant, courageous, classic film: "The Great Dictator" (1940) - Dir. Charlie Chaplin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Cz...
I’ve blogged again. 3hobbitsblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/w...
Where I’m at
I have a gig on 29th of November. At Drygate in Glasgow. We’ll doing it with Also Eden, Abel Ganz and Solstice. Now many of you will rejoice at this. I know I will – onc…
3hobbitsblog.wordpress.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I’ve blogged again. 3hobbitsblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/w...
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Anybody who had a vision to bring American levels of political, cultural and social polarisation to Britain - whether their motive was clicks or cash, ideology, boredom or anything else - would make it their top strategic priority to abolish the BBC, or to damage and diminish it at the very least
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Anybody who had a vision to bring American levels of political, cultural and social polarisation to Britain - whether their motive was clicks or cash, ideology, boredom or anything else - would make it their top strategic priority to abolish the BBC, or to damage and diminish it at the very least
Nice to see he’s still going strong. Just like his namesake band in Glasgow (that I was once part of).
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Nice to see he’s still going strong. Just like his namesake band in Glasgow (that I was once part of).
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National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Voting results from the AGM
Read about the National Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the results from the day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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the dudes from Kraftwerk probably hesitating every time this cold world forces them to hit this button
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 AM
the dudes from Kraftwerk probably hesitating every time this cold world forces them to hit this button
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A charity is gaining momentum pushing for state-subsidised diners to be reintroduced across the UK to improve access to affordable, healthy, and climate-friendly food.
Not everyone is convinced, however, that there's a chance in the current political climate.
My latest for Sower ⬇️
Not everyone is convinced, however, that there's a chance in the current political climate.
My latest for Sower ⬇️
What if dinner was public infrastructure?
A Scottish charity wants to reintroduce state-subsidised diners for all—potentially a big ask in the current political climate.
www.sower.world
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A charity is gaining momentum pushing for state-subsidised diners to be reintroduced across the UK to improve access to affordable, healthy, and climate-friendly food.
Not everyone is convinced, however, that there's a chance in the current political climate.
My latest for Sower ⬇️
Not everyone is convinced, however, that there's a chance in the current political climate.
My latest for Sower ⬇️
BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam
The journalist has been in Vietnam for several months while authorities have withheld their renewed passport.
www.bbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam www.bbc.com/news/article...
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open.substack.com/pub/rorycell... This week’s episode of #Movers&Shakers celebrates the local heroes who got our #ParkyPetition over the 100000 signatures line which triggers a Parliamentary debate. And..#BREAKING NEWS that debate will take place on November 17th
Movers and Shakers: Bexhill's battlers
Breaking news: Parliament to debate Parky Charter petition on November 17th
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
open.substack.com/pub/rorycell... This week’s episode of #Movers&Shakers celebrates the local heroes who got our #ParkyPetition over the 100000 signatures line which triggers a Parliamentary debate. And..#BREAKING NEWS that debate will take place on November 17th
We had an ‘unofficial’ pub night in the village. Our last proper pub was subject to being sold off and is now being changed to accommodation. Tonight shows us how much we miss it
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We had an ‘unofficial’ pub night in the village. Our last proper pub was subject to being sold off and is now being changed to accommodation. Tonight shows us how much we miss it
We’ll be playing this BTW. If you’re in Glasgow at the end of November then come see the Daughters!!
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We’ll be playing this BTW. If you’re in Glasgow at the end of November then come see the Daughters!!
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Remember when Obama wore a tan suit?
Trump posts AI video of himself flying KING TRUMP jet and bombing protesters with brown liquid
Trump posts AI video of himself bombing protesters with brown liquid
www.independent.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Remember when Obama wore a tan suit?
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19 October 1894 | A Pole, Piotr Harciarek, was born in Pajęczno. A baker.
In #Auschwitz from 26 November 1941.
No. 23267
He perished in the camp on 14 March 1942.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
In #Auschwitz from 26 November 1941.
No. 23267
He perished in the camp on 14 March 1942.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
October 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
19 October 1894 | A Pole, Piotr Harciarek, was born in Pajęczno. A baker.
In #Auschwitz from 26 November 1941.
No. 23267
He perished in the camp on 14 March 1942.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
In #Auschwitz from 26 November 1941.
No. 23267
He perished in the camp on 14 March 1942.
---
Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74 www.bbc.com/news/article...
KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
Bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have paid tribute to an "irreplaceable rock soldier".
www.bbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Now more than ever ITV needs to make ITVX actually work
Every episode of Byker Grove will be on ITVX from November.
October 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Now more than ever ITV needs to make ITVX actually work
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Having illustrated the problem of X ignoring its legal duties, I want to build an effective coalition for intervention. If you are or know people on X receiving racist abuse, rape threats, I would welcome receipts of one rejected attempt to report to the platform an indefensible case
Thanks for this kind note. I hope to do something useful with this by Nov/Dec (new Ofcom powers, new EHRC chair). I'd like more women + ethnic minorities to go through (futile) process of reporting shocking stuff (eg rape threats, p-word, n-word) & share receipts with me of one egregious example
October 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Having illustrated the problem of X ignoring its legal duties, I want to build an effective coalition for intervention. If you are or know people on X receiving racist abuse, rape threats, I would welcome receipts of one rejected attempt to report to the platform an indefensible case
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October 10, 1969
King Crimson releases In the Court of the Crimson King, which is considered by many as the first Progressive Rock album.
#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky
youtu.be/lrsW--Sh7YE?...
King Crimson releases In the Court of the Crimson King, which is considered by many as the first Progressive Rock album.
#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky
youtu.be/lrsW--Sh7YE?...
King Crimson In The Court Of The Crimson King live
YouTube video by taurus-tiger
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
October 10, 1969
King Crimson releases In the Court of the Crimson King, which is considered by many as the first Progressive Rock album.
#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky
youtu.be/lrsW--Sh7YE?...
King Crimson releases In the Court of the Crimson King, which is considered by many as the first Progressive Rock album.
#ClassicRock
#RockNRoll
#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky
youtu.be/lrsW--Sh7YE?...
Bizarrely she popped up on the main bbc tv bulletin. She said she was fine!
listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly
October 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bizarrely she popped up on the main bbc tv bulletin. She said she was fine!
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This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This is a lie.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.
But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
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What do people think are the simplest proofs of Tommy Robinson being extreme, racist or being associated with antisemitism if (as happens from time to time) you had somebody asking [in reasonably good faith] what the specific evidence was?
I will share the examples that I have used in the past.
I will share the examples that I have used in the past.
October 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Albums of Scotland: Del Amitri - Waking Hours. Released on the A&M label in 1989.
October 4, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Albums of Scotland: Del Amitri - Waking Hours. Released on the A&M label in 1989.
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Just heard Chris Philp on BBC’s Today programme explaining why the Tories want to leave the ECHR. He claimed ECHR isn’t mentioned in Belfast Agreement - which is simply untrue. The UK govt agreed to incorporate it into NI law & give direct access to the courts (Strand 3). Why no BBC fact-check?
October 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Just heard Chris Philp on BBC’s Today programme explaining why the Tories want to leave the ECHR. He claimed ECHR isn’t mentioned in Belfast Agreement - which is simply untrue. The UK govt agreed to incorporate it into NI law & give direct access to the courts (Strand 3). Why no BBC fact-check?