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Clancy Mason
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Regional Development Manager for Libraries Connected.
Book loving, sci-fi consuming, judo playing, Rush listening, Jane Austen fan-girl and Blackpool sandgrowner. Vegetarian coeliac.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Congratulations Julie! A very well deserved award. It was so lovely to see you at last night’s @librariesconnected.bsky.social awards. Huge congratulations! 🎉
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I am absolutely over the moon to receive the #Presidents special award @edjewell.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social such a fabulous way to end my career in #LancashireLibraries and congratulations to everyone who was nominated in the awards last night 🎉🎉
June 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Jonathan Davies MP will be leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries this Wednesday at 9.30am.

You should be able to watch the debate live at parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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May 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Swanning around 'Pemberley' (Lyme Hall) in full Regency gear!

Their wardrobe room is brilliant – a real highlight of this National Trust spot. Love that they have lots of choice, and changing facilities and lockers so you can explore the house in style. 👍

#LymeHall #NationalTrust #RegencyLife
Wearing a regency bonnets with blue ribbon and pink cloak. Full length regency costume of blue dress, pink cloak and cream bonnet. Mr Darcy display in the National Trust shop. Recency dresses and props to borrow at Lyme Hall’s wardrobe room.
April 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Beaming out love on Mother’s Day…
A picture of 12 flower illustrations, each giving a different example of what Mother’s Day means to different people. Ie. ‘Mothers who are struggling’, or ‘those who have lost their mothers’.
March 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Elbows up, Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Saturday morning with Martha 🐾. Diving into my first ever Kate Atkinson book and absolutely hooked! 📚 Anyone else a fan?

Also, a shoutout to my fellow gluten-free folks: #MannaDew bakery in London is a game-changer. Seriously, the best GF pastries I've ever had. 🥐✨
My border terrier Martha is lying on the bed looking at me. I have Kate Atkinsons ‘Behind the Scenes at the Museum’ next to her, waiting to be read, and a plate holding a gluten free croissant.
March 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Public library energy is the best energy. Like here is all the knowledge we could find, it's been meticulously organized and catalogued and it will cost you nothing today, welcome to the absolute pinnacle of human civic evolution, feel free to pull up any bean bag chair you like :) 📚❤️
March 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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We started publishing in 2006 and without the support of Libraries and Librarians, we simply wouldn't still be in existence.

They are at the very core of our communities and always go above and beyond to help folk.

Support your libraries.

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January 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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This is your #Monday reminder that the third round of our #ACEFunded #Microgrants programme is open until 5.30pm on 17 January - that's this Friday! Please send your application in quickly to avoid disappointment. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/mic...
A young girl writes on a pad in a library. There are bookshelves behind her.
January 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The wheels are turning in Martha’s head… and I’m pretty sure it’s about treats.

#dogsofbluesky #treatheist.
Border Terrier dog in profile.
January 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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🌟 Opportunity Alert! 🌟
Libraries Connected Yorkshire & Humber are seeking a consultant or organisation to help demonstrate the value of libraries to key decision-makers. Find out more 👀👇
January 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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#PotteryThrowdown has got off to a great start!
Super standard of contestants this season.
January 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Weekend: snow, books, Martha, brews, naps.
Border terrier dog with her tongue out. Snowy back garden in blackpool. There are footprints in the snow. Border terrier in the snow. The book ‘The Grwat Alone’ by Kristin Hannah.
January 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Martha had decided that I’ve done enough reading today and that it’s now time to play with her new Santa toy.
Birthed terrier dog looks at the camera after interrupting a reading session. The bike is Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
December 29, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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Little Martha and I have been having a festive time watching Nigella on the telly.

Merry Christmas, folks!
🎄🎁🐶
Border terrier dog in front of a section of a Christmas tree. Border terrier dog, sat on a chair, next to a Christmas tree. The back of a border terrier dog watching Nigella Lawson on tv. There is a fireplace and mantelpiece next to the tv with candles and Xmas decorations on it.
December 20, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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Today we have published new guidance for local authorities that are considering major changes, including closures, to their #Library services. We urge councils to consider all other options before reducing #Library hours and access. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
A woman and child read a book together.
December 17, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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The third and final round of applications for our #ACEFunded #Microgrants programme opens on 6 January. As funding went quickly in the previous rounds, we urge
#Libraries to start preparing your bids now! www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/microgr...
Three people sit working around a library table.
December 16, 2024 at 12:20 PM
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Bath, you’ve stolen my heart! 🎂📚☀️

We’ve had the most wonderful weekend exploring this beautiful city, including a visit to my favourite shop, Persephone Books, which contributed to my birthday book-haul.

#Booksky
Pile of 5 books The exterior of Persephone Books in Bath View of the Royal Crescent, Bath. Large expanse of green lawn in the foreground. Me and my partner Mark at the Roman Bath museum.
December 16, 2024 at 12:35 PM
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#sharethelight #spellow #blackpoollibraryservice
December 11, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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Spellow #Library will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday, 12 December. To mark the occasion they ask that you light up one or more of your community libraries tomorrow evening, Wednesday 11 December. Post your images using #SharetheLight and #Spellow.
a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame
ALT: a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame
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December 10, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky

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Book cover for They Were Sisters by Dorothy Whipple. The cover features a painted domestic scene of two women and a man at the breakfast table.
December 11, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky

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Book cover for Bearskin by James A McLaughlin. It features an illustration of a large dark bear against a pale blue background. The title is in large red letters.
December 10, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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The challenge is to choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky

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Book cover for This Dark Road to Mercy by Wiley Cash
December 9, 2024 at 7:46 AM