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Barbara Tate
@barbaratate.bsky.social
Retired School IT support, retired SBM, mother, widow, quizzer, knitter, LMH Oxford, scoliosis, Wordpress, rabbits,
@WEP_UK founder member.
It must be quizzy Monday when you find yourself frustratedly shouting "It's the Hokey Cokey" at your TV
#onlyconnect
July 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Reposted by Barbara Tate
parkinsonseurope.org/parkinsonsli... I did this interview a while back but it’s being published on what could be a historic day for the Parkinson’s community
Movers and Shakers podcast: Rory Cellan-Jones' Parky Charter
Movers and Shakers podcast presenter Rory Cellan-Jones on getting the Parky Charter debated in the UK Parliament
parkinsonseurope.org
July 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
When Neil Young was searching for a Heart of Gold I was in the 6th form - and now look at us!
June 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Beware the Ides of March ...
March 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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youtube.com/watch?v=-owK...

Sadly, another year when @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social reads the list of women killed by men. Tragic BUT Jess now taking real tangible actions to reduce this number. No one has more passion for this challenge.
Jess Phillips reads names of UK women killed by men last year, including the Hunt family | ITV News
YouTube video by ITV News
youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Stop telling me to ‘celebrate’ #iwd2025 when we are facing an uphill struggle to win the argument for equality even though it’s the key to economic growth. It’s like telling me to smile because I am gritting my teeth for the road ahead- this video is for all who feel the backlash and do it anyways …
March 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It's a good aurora night in Shetland!
www.shetlandwebcams.com/burradale-wi...
February 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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'Safety first' when sacking Rome.
February 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Annual reminder…

Blue Monday is pish and nonsense. Do NOT let anyone tell you otherwise.

To anyone attempting to monetise it, you are the problem.

As you were x

#mentalhealthmatters
January 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Every woman I know has a scary story about a man, from my mother, through my sisters, to my partner. That's not even counting my female friends.

The stories aren't mine to tell, but they're there.

And I've got news, guys. These aren't imaginary men, from a land far away. It's us.
"Not every single woman has a scary story about a man" Yes they do. I promise you that they do.
January 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Waiting to see if I can photograph the asteroid 887 Alinda, I took a wobbly photo of Jupiter and some of its moons.
January 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
January 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Left-over panettone bread-and-butter pudding FTW.
2025 has peaked early.
January 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
At the start of 2025, Smudge Bunny shares the secret of a long life - he'll be 12 this year - Choose the right landlord and always clean between your toes.
Happy 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Congratulations @themerl.bsky.social on making history!
🟦 NEWS 🚨 | the viral absolute unit meme from @themerl.bsky.social has been acquired for the national collection

it is the first born-digital object acquired by the National Science and Media Museum, and will go on display in January
December 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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If you're at a loose end, do join us at 9.45pm on YouTube for the "Universal Child" video premiere (@10pm UK time) to see how cold Tess's nose got in the barn - generously provided by Laura at WILD BOX (wildboxevents.co.uk) located at Macknade's in Faversham. Premiere here: youtu.be/p0gcODAPNmk
December 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM
More news from the bird feeder. Today we had ALL of the greenfinches!
December 6, 2024 at 6:12 PM
The idea: You put out bird feeders to attract pretty small birds to your garden.
The reality: Jackdaws
November 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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I heard it described as correctile dysfunction recently!
I honestly don’t know where would I be without all of the men on the internet running to explain things to me. You’re so kind!

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November 17, 2024 at 1:57 PM
A long but worthwhile day today. A patient information event of talks and Q & A sessions facilitated by Scoliosis Support & Research in Nottingham. It meant driving for 2 hours up the hellscape that is the current state of the M1. On the plus side, lunch was provided - and lots of coffee!
#Scoliosis
October 6, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Antonio the alpaca footstool moonlighting as a doorstop.
August 23, 2024 at 3:02 PM
My rabbit seems to be disintegrating!
August 14, 2024 at 9:43 PM