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Plans tae forder and uphaud the uise o Gaelic and Scots hae been passed by the Scots Pairliament.

www.gov.scot/news/scottis...
Scottish Languages Bill passed
Growing Gaelic and Scots
www.gov.scot
June 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Pink sand and sandpipers pink in the setting
sun and pink granite and the pink swirl
of green waves…

—“Camas Tuath”, by poet, playwright & novelist Tom Buchan (1931–1995) – born #OTD, 19 June
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/camas-t...
June 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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📣 Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow 2025

We're bringing live author events to children with additional support needs in Scotland during the summer holidays. Four amazing authors will visit your setting with tailored sessions full of props, music & movement.

Deadline to apply: Friday 27 June
Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow
Applications for the 2025 Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow are now open.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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This summer, we’re supporting the first of many new al fresco hotspots—vibrant, car-free spaces to eat, drink and connect in Brixton, Leyton, Shoreditch and Westminster.

The schemes announced today are just the beginning. We’re looking to build on their success in the future.
New car-free streets in London 'just the beginning' of summer business boost
Sir Sadiq Khan said it's 'just the beginning'.
metro.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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This #CleanAirDay a stark warning from Royal College of Physicians on the urgent need to tackle air pollution ⤵️

It’s why we need bold policies like ULEZ—which has already made a massive difference.
UK air pollution killing more than 500 people a week, doctors say
Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a week
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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There are 4,000 free water refill points and more than 100 water fountains across our city.

If you need some respite from the hot weather, there are spaces across the capital where you can take a break and cool down.

See our Cool Spaces map ⤵️
Cool Spaces
Cool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days.
apps.london.gov.uk
June 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Temperatures have risen above 30°C today—an amber heat health alert has been issued for London.

It's important we look after ourselves, and after those who find it more difficult to cope with hot weather: older people, babies and infants, and those with a physical or mental health condition.
Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
www.nhs.uk
June 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The 2025 National Poetry Competition is now open for entries!

This year's judges are Denise Saul, Ian Duhig and Susannah Dickey - find out more about them on our website.

The National Poetry Competition offers to winners a first prize of £5,000, a second prize of £3,000, a third prize of ...
June 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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'Nothing is pleasanter to me than exploring a library'
— Walter Savage Landor
November 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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Hello everyone!

We're looking to connect with our wonderful psychological community here on Bluesky.

Whether you're a psychologist, you work in an adjacent field, you're studying psychology or simply have an interest in the field, we'd love to hear from you.

Tell us a bit about yourself. 🤗
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM