ForestFlicka
@manicbeatle.bsky.social
Mum, Linguist, EFL Tutor. Community Ed Trainer. Researcher, Amateur Genealogist.🦓 Zebra (Ehlers Danlos) and also ♾️
Likes wild spaces. Ovat juureni Karjalassa. BEATLES megafan!🎸 - George Harrison.
Likes wild spaces. Ovat juureni Karjalassa. BEATLES megafan!🎸 - George Harrison.
Brilliant news! I was on Erasmus over 30 years ago. Such a vitally important experience academically and socially. Delighted future generations will now have a chance to experience this. My own included
although we are EU residents and citizens we can now consider the UK for a placement
although we are EU residents and citizens we can now consider the UK for a placement
Welcome news: the UK is to rejoin the #Erasmus+ programme
May 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Brilliant news! I was on Erasmus over 30 years ago. Such a vitally important experience academically and socially. Delighted future generations will now have a chance to experience this. My own included
although we are EU residents and citizens we can now consider the UK for a placement
although we are EU residents and citizens we can now consider the UK for a placement
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9 April 1965:
The Beatles' single Ticket To Ride is released in the UK.
John Lennon, 1980: "That was one of the earliest heavy-metal records made. Paul's contribution was the way Ringo played the drums."
Read all about Ticket To Ride:
www.beatlesbible.com/songs/ticket...
The Beatles' single Ticket To Ride is released in the UK.
John Lennon, 1980: "That was one of the earliest heavy-metal records made. Paul's contribution was the way Ringo played the drums."
Read all about Ticket To Ride:
www.beatlesbible.com/songs/ticket...
Ticket To Ride
Written by: Lennon-McCartney Recorded: 15 February 1965 Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Released: 9 April 1965 (UK), 19 April 1965 (US) Available on: Help! 1 Anthology 2 Live At The BBC...
www.beatlesbible.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
9 April 1965:
The Beatles' single Ticket To Ride is released in the UK.
John Lennon, 1980: "That was one of the earliest heavy-metal records made. Paul's contribution was the way Ringo played the drums."
Read all about Ticket To Ride:
www.beatlesbible.com/songs/ticket...
The Beatles' single Ticket To Ride is released in the UK.
John Lennon, 1980: "That was one of the earliest heavy-metal records made. Paul's contribution was the way Ringo played the drums."
Read all about Ticket To Ride:
www.beatlesbible.com/songs/ticket...
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"Wednesday 2 April this year is World Autism Day.
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
Shedding light on autism: understanding life in a different world
On World Autism Day, taking the time to dig deep and really understand how life is for autistic people can help everyday interactions
centralbylines.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
"Wednesday 2 April this year is World Autism Day.
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
As a parent with a son on the autism spectrum, I’m interested in understanding how people on the autism spectrum can be commonly misunderstood..."
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Finland’s @ullamr.bsky.social looks at the power of KAJ’s victory at Melodifestivalen and what it means for Swedish culture in Finland as 'Bara Bada Bastu' heads to Eurovision. escinsight.com/2025/04/01/k...
KAJ And The Renaissance Of Finland’s Swedish Culture
Finland's Ulla Rajala looks at the power of KAJ's victory at Melodifestivalen and what it means for Swedish culture in Finland.
escinsight.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Finland’s @ullamr.bsky.social looks at the power of KAJ’s victory at Melodifestivalen and what it means for Swedish culture in Finland as 'Bara Bada Bastu' heads to Eurovision. escinsight.com/2025/04/01/k...
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March 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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March 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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In an epic move, the Finnish band Kaj has conducted a successful coup d’etat in Sweden by winning Melodifestivalen and thereby representing Sweden in this year’s Eurovision
HEJA KAJ PERKELE TORILLE
🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
(I mean 🇸🇪)
HEJA KAJ PERKELE TORILLE
🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
(I mean 🇸🇪)
FINALEN: KAJ - Bara bada bastu
YouTube video by Melodifestivalen
youtu.be
March 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In an epic move, the Finnish band Kaj has conducted a successful coup d’etat in Sweden by winning Melodifestivalen and thereby representing Sweden in this year’s Eurovision
HEJA KAJ PERKELE TORILLE
🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
(I mean 🇸🇪)
HEJA KAJ PERKELE TORILLE
🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
(I mean 🇸🇪)
Well.. there's a new ear worm!
🇸🇪 Sweden: KAJ wins Melodifestivalen 2025 with "Bara bada bastu"
#Eurovision #melfest #ESC2025 #UnitedByMusic
#Eurovision #melfest #ESC2025 #UnitedByMusic
Sweden: KAJ wins Melodifestivalen 2025 with "Bara bada bastu"
Vi har ett resultat! KAJ will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Bara bada bastu" after winning Melodifestivalen
eurovisionworld.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Well.. there's a new ear worm!
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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Trump accuses Zelenskiy of ‘gambling with world war three’ in fiery White House meeting
Trump accuses Zelenskiy of ‘gambling with world war three’ in fiery White House meeting
Ukrainian president accused of ‘not acting thankful’ to America in a stormy exchange in the Oval Office
www.irishtimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Trump accuses Zelenskiy of ‘gambling with world war three’ in fiery White House meeting
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🇮🇪 Emmy wins Eurosong 2025 and will represent Ireland with "Laika Party"
#Eurovision #ESC2025 #UnitedByMusic
#Eurovision #ESC2025 #UnitedByMusic
Emmy wins Eurosong 2025 and will represent Ireland with "Laika Party"
Emmy has won Eurosong 2025 with the song "Laika Party" and will represent the country at this years Eurovision in Basel
eurovisionworld.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🇮🇪 Emmy wins Eurosong 2025 and will represent Ireland with "Laika Party"
#Eurovision #ESC2025 #UnitedByMusic
#Eurovision #ESC2025 #UnitedByMusic
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Primary teachers to be trained to teach foreign languages over several years
Primary teachers to be trained to teach foreign languages over several years
Pupils to learn French, German or other languages from third class onwards
www.irishtimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Primary teachers to be trained to teach foreign languages over several years
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Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland
Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland
The Last of Us television series is driving amazing interest in the story, says cave explorer
www.irishtimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Fungus-infected ‘zombie spiders’ found in caves are unique to Ireland
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The Arts and Humanities Alliance have written an open letter to Bridget Philippson, Secretary of State for Education, on the recently announced cuts across the sector. We are concerned that these measures disproportionately affect our disciplines and call for an urgent government review.
February 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Arts and Humanities Alliance have written an open letter to Bridget Philippson, Secretary of State for Education, on the recently announced cuts across the sector. We are concerned that these measures disproportionately affect our disciplines and call for an urgent government review.
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Language courses in danger of dying out as universities open redundancy schemes https://buff.ly/4hqjlpB #langsky
Language courses in danger of dying out as universities open redundancy schemes
There are 88 universities undergoing redundancies, restructuring schemes or department closures
buff.ly
February 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Language courses in danger of dying out as universities open redundancy schemes https://buff.ly/4hqjlpB #langsky
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February 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh! Happy Saint Brigid's Day!
From the early medieval period through to today, Brigid’s life and legacy stretched across Ireland and even further afield.
From the early medieval period through to today, Brigid’s life and legacy stretched across Ireland and even further afield.
February 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh! Happy Saint Brigid's Day!
From the early medieval period through to today, Brigid’s life and legacy stretched across Ireland and even further afield.
From the early medieval period through to today, Brigid’s life and legacy stretched across Ireland and even further afield.
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There are hopes that human remains found at the site of an ancient church in Belgium could be those of 17th Century Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield.
Hopes remains in Belgium are those of Irish war hero
There are hopes that human remains found at the site of an ancient church in Belgium could be those of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield.
www.rte.ie
January 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
There are hopes that human remains found at the site of an ancient church in Belgium could be those of 17th Century Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield.
56 hours without power, been told it may not be back till friday! Gonna be a hard days week let alone a hard days night!!
January 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
56 hours without power, been told it may not be back till friday! Gonna be a hard days week let alone a hard days night!!
Another night by stove and candlelight with a little Beatles Trivia -thanks to storm Éowyn!
January 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Another night by stove and candlelight with a little Beatles Trivia -thanks to storm Éowyn!
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The calm before the Big Wind of 1839 was particularly eerie
4,846 chimneys fell, and waves topped the Cliffs of Moher on the Night of the Big Wind
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
4,846 chimneys fell, and waves topped the Cliffs of Moher on the Night of the Big Wind
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
The calm before the Big Wind of 1839 was particularly eerie
4,846 chimneys fell, and waves topped the Cliffs of Moher on the Night of the Big Wind
www.irishtimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The calm before the Big Wind of 1839 was particularly eerie
4,846 chimneys fell, and waves topped the Cliffs of Moher on the Night of the Big Wind
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
4,846 chimneys fell, and waves topped the Cliffs of Moher on the Night of the Big Wind
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...