Mark Hughes 🌍
@mvmhughes.bsky.social
Run support groups for friend and family mental health carers with @rethinkcharity.bsky.social.
Kidney transplant recipient.
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Trying to get to grips with @home-assistant.io.
Kidney transplant recipient.
Follow @pittsburghsteeler.bsky.social
Trying to get to grips with @home-assistant.io.
Today is #MentalHealthAwarenessDay. I'm reaching out to anyone who is currently struggling with what is going on in their Life. If you would like a chat with me, do contact me.
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today is #MentalHealthAwarenessDay. I'm reaching out to anyone who is currently struggling with what is going on in their Life. If you would like a chat with me, do contact me.
My final #OrganDonationWeek post. Making sure your decision, to donate or not, is known is one of the important things you can do. You won't need your organs after you die, but someone else could live a better life because of your decision. Please think seriously about donating.
#KidneyCareUK
#KidneyCareUK
September 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My final #OrganDonationWeek post. Making sure your decision, to donate or not, is known is one of the important things you can do. You won't need your organs after you die, but someone else could live a better life because of your decision. Please think seriously about donating.
#KidneyCareUK
#KidneyCareUK
#OrganDonationWeek continues. I'm nearing my 4th anniversary for my #transplant. The message is to make sure your family knows your decision, no matter which way, so that they follow your views.
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#OrganDonationWeek continues. I'm nearing my 4th anniversary for my #transplant. The message is to make sure your family knows your decision, no matter which way, so that they follow your views.
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
Continuing Organ Donation Week. Living donors are heroes to the kidney community.
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Continuing Organ Donation Week. Living donors are heroes to the kidney community.
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
This week is Organ Donation Week. Please make sure your wishes are known by others be they to donate your organs or not. Don't forget, once you are dead you don't need them any more.
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
September 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This week is Organ Donation Week. Please make sure your wishes are known by others be they to donate your organs or not. Don't forget, once you are dead you don't need them any more.
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
My wife, Sue, will be coming home next week for the first time since she had a stroke back in March. She is still unable to stand or walk, however, she is determined not to be restricted.
We are both anxious about the support that we will get going forward.
#NHS #Worthing #Penguins #GrumpyFace
We are both anxious about the support that we will get going forward.
#NHS #Worthing #Penguins #GrumpyFace
June 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My wife, Sue, will be coming home next week for the first time since she had a stroke back in March. She is still unable to stand or walk, however, she is determined not to be restricted.
We are both anxious about the support that we will get going forward.
#NHS #Worthing #Penguins #GrumpyFace
We are both anxious about the support that we will get going forward.
#NHS #Worthing #Penguins #GrumpyFace
My wife will be #home from the #hospital in around 10 days time. She's been there since 27 Mar following a #stroke. Her team says she won't walk again. She apologies for this, but the stroke could have done so much more damage.
Life goes on. You never know what is around the corner.
Life goes on. You never know what is around the corner.
June 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
ICYMI
The Swiss village wiped off the map by a glacier
Wow! Such devastation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...
The Swiss village wiped off the map by a glacier
Wow! Such devastation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...
May 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
ICYMI
The Swiss village wiped off the map by a glacier
Wow! Such devastation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...
The Swiss village wiped off the map by a glacier
Wow! Such devastation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...
The ward where my wife, Sue, is recovering from a #stroke, now has #covid. As I'm vulnerable due to the medication I'm on (immuno-suppression due to my #kidney_transplant) I won't be able to visit her for a week.
I think we are both going to miss each other tremendously. #BestFriends
I think we are both going to miss each other tremendously. #BestFriends
April 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The ward where my wife, Sue, is recovering from a #stroke, now has #covid. As I'm vulnerable due to the medication I'm on (immuno-suppression due to my #kidney_transplant) I won't be able to visit her for a week.
I think we are both going to miss each other tremendously. #BestFriends
I think we are both going to miss each other tremendously. #BestFriends
March 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 12
#PentateuchOfTheCosmology by #DaveGreenslade (1979)
The 2nd band I ever saw was Greenslade, whose leader, Dave, had been in #Colosseum.
This also appeared in my #BookChallenge as it is a double 12" #vinyl and #book with #PatrickWoodroffe
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
Day 12
#PentateuchOfTheCosmology by #DaveGreenslade (1979)
The 2nd band I ever saw was Greenslade, whose leader, Dave, had been in #Colosseum.
This also appeared in my #BookChallenge as it is a double 12" #vinyl and #book with #PatrickWoodroffe
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
March 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 12
#PentateuchOfTheCosmology by #DaveGreenslade (1979)
The 2nd band I ever saw was Greenslade, whose leader, Dave, had been in #Colosseum.
This also appeared in my #BookChallenge as it is a double 12" #vinyl and #book with #PatrickWoodroffe
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
Day 12
#PentateuchOfTheCosmology by #DaveGreenslade (1979)
The 2nd band I ever saw was Greenslade, whose leader, Dave, had been in #Colosseum.
This also appeared in my #BookChallenge as it is a double 12" #vinyl and #book with #PatrickWoodroffe
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
#MusicChallenge
Day 09
#Pulstar by #Vangelis (1976) from Albedo0.39
In 1983, when I met my wife to be, she asked me if I knew a tune which she had in her head. Then she sung, "do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, duh, duh, duh, duh).
The next day I played her "Pulstar" and she replied, "THAT'S IT!"
Day 09
#Pulstar by #Vangelis (1976) from Albedo0.39
In 1983, when I met my wife to be, she asked me if I knew a tune which she had in her head. Then she sung, "do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, duh, duh, duh, duh).
The next day I played her "Pulstar" and she replied, "THAT'S IT!"
March 19, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#MusicChallenge
Day 09
#Pulstar by #Vangelis (1976) from Albedo0.39
In 1983, when I met my wife to be, she asked me if I knew a tune which she had in her head. Then she sung, "do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, duh, duh, duh, duh).
The next day I played her "Pulstar" and she replied, "THAT'S IT!"
Day 09
#Pulstar by #Vangelis (1976) from Albedo0.39
In 1983, when I met my wife to be, she asked me if I knew a tune which she had in her head. Then she sung, "do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, duh, duh, duh, duh).
The next day I played her "Pulstar" and she replied, "THAT'S IT!"
#MusicChallenge
Day 07
#UncleJohn'sBand by #GratefulDead
There was a local pub band that were named after this track. Incredibly popular and did a great rendition of song. They made one album, unfortunately, they weren't able to transition to become better known to a wider audience.
Day 07
#UncleJohn'sBand by #GratefulDead
There was a local pub band that were named after this track. Incredibly popular and did a great rendition of song. They made one album, unfortunately, they weren't able to transition to become better known to a wider audience.
March 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 07
#UncleJohn'sBand by #GratefulDead
There was a local pub band that were named after this track. Incredibly popular and did a great rendition of song. They made one album, unfortunately, they weren't able to transition to become better known to a wider audience.
Day 07
#UncleJohn'sBand by #GratefulDead
There was a local pub band that were named after this track. Incredibly popular and did a great rendition of song. They made one album, unfortunately, they weren't able to transition to become better known to a wider audience.
#MusicChallenge
Day 06
#Boston by Boston
I had saved up my money to buy the perfect Hi-Fi system (for me). My last purchase was speaker cables and when it was all assembled this was the album I played. Fantastic sound which filled my bedroom in my parent's house.
Day 06
#Boston by Boston
I had saved up my money to buy the perfect Hi-Fi system (for me). My last purchase was speaker cables and when it was all assembled this was the album I played. Fantastic sound which filled my bedroom in my parent's house.
March 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 06
#Boston by Boston
I had saved up my money to buy the perfect Hi-Fi system (for me). My last purchase was speaker cables and when it was all assembled this was the album I played. Fantastic sound which filled my bedroom in my parent's house.
Day 06
#Boston by Boston
I had saved up my money to buy the perfect Hi-Fi system (for me). My last purchase was speaker cables and when it was all assembled this was the album I played. Fantastic sound which filled my bedroom in my parent's house.
#MusicChallenge
Day 05
#TheJungleBook by #Disney
Another album for my childhood. Such a fantastic music. The vinyl was so much better than the CD I found more recently. Still a fab album.
Day 05
#TheJungleBook by #Disney
Another album for my childhood. Such a fantastic music. The vinyl was so much better than the CD I found more recently. Still a fab album.
March 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
#MusicChallenge
Day 05
#TheJungleBook by #Disney
Another album for my childhood. Such a fantastic music. The vinyl was so much better than the CD I found more recently. Still a fab album.
Day 05
#TheJungleBook by #Disney
Another album for my childhood. Such a fantastic music. The vinyl was so much better than the CD I found more recently. Still a fab album.
Today, Thursday 13th March, is #WorldKidneyDay.
15 yrs ago I was diagnosed with #IgNA, 9 yrs ago I started #dialysis and then in Dec 21 I was #transplanted on the sixth attempt. #ChronicKidneyDisease, #CKD, is serious condition. Transplantation is a #treatment, #NotACure. #GetCheckedOut!
15 yrs ago I was diagnosed with #IgNA, 9 yrs ago I started #dialysis and then in Dec 21 I was #transplanted on the sixth attempt. #ChronicKidneyDisease, #CKD, is serious condition. Transplantation is a #treatment, #NotACure. #GetCheckedOut!
March 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today, Thursday 13th March, is #WorldKidneyDay.
15 yrs ago I was diagnosed with #IgNA, 9 yrs ago I started #dialysis and then in Dec 21 I was #transplanted on the sixth attempt. #ChronicKidneyDisease, #CKD, is serious condition. Transplantation is a #treatment, #NotACure. #GetCheckedOut!
15 yrs ago I was diagnosed with #IgNA, 9 yrs ago I started #dialysis and then in Dec 21 I was #transplanted on the sixth attempt. #ChronicKidneyDisease, #CKD, is serious condition. Transplantation is a #treatment, #NotACure. #GetCheckedOut!
#MusicChallenge
Day 01
#TheInimitable by #GeorgeFormby (1966)
When I was young this was my musical reference. I watched George on the (b+w) telly. You'll be pleased to know my musical taste has changed. But this was where I started.
Day 01
#TheInimitable by #GeorgeFormby (1966)
When I was young this was my musical reference. I watched George on the (b+w) telly. You'll be pleased to know my musical taste has changed. But this was where I started.
March 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 01
#TheInimitable by #GeorgeFormby (1966)
When I was young this was my musical reference. I watched George on the (b+w) telly. You'll be pleased to know my musical taste has changed. But this was where I started.
Day 01
#TheInimitable by #GeorgeFormby (1966)
When I was young this was my musical reference. I watched George on the (b+w) telly. You'll be pleased to know my musical taste has changed. But this was where I started.
#RadioCaroline's #Rockwords. A year-long music crossword quiz. It won't last.
March 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#RadioCaroline's #Rockwords. A year-long music crossword quiz. It won't last.
#BookChallenge
Day 20 of 20
#TheTimesComprehensiveAtlasOfTheWorld (various)
We used to spend Sunday mornings either looking through an encyclopaedia or an atlas. Nowadays, the internet makes it easy but still remain ignorant.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 20 of 20
#TheTimesComprehensiveAtlasOfTheWorld (various)
We used to spend Sunday mornings either looking through an encyclopaedia or an atlas. Nowadays, the internet makes it easy but still remain ignorant.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
March 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#BookChallenge
Day 20 of 20
#TheTimesComprehensiveAtlasOfTheWorld (various)
We used to spend Sunday mornings either looking through an encyclopaedia or an atlas. Nowadays, the internet makes it easy but still remain ignorant.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 20 of 20
#TheTimesComprehensiveAtlasOfTheWorld (various)
We used to spend Sunday mornings either looking through an encyclopaedia or an atlas. Nowadays, the internet makes it easy but still remain ignorant.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
#BookChallenge
Day 19 of 20
#HonsAndRebels by #JessicaMitford (1960)
My wife, Sue, loves this author. In a ploy to shut her up I decided to read this first instalment memoir. Actually, it's very good. What a career... and family.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 19 of 20
#HonsAndRebels by #JessicaMitford (1960)
My wife, Sue, loves this author. In a ploy to shut her up I decided to read this first instalment memoir. Actually, it's very good. What a career... and family.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
March 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#BookChallenge
Day 19 of 20
#HonsAndRebels by #JessicaMitford (1960)
My wife, Sue, loves this author. In a ploy to shut her up I decided to read this first instalment memoir. Actually, it's very good. What a career... and family.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 19 of 20
#HonsAndRebels by #JessicaMitford (1960)
My wife, Sue, loves this author. In a ploy to shut her up I decided to read this first instalment memoir. Actually, it's very good. What a career... and family.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
#BookChallenge
Day 18 of 20
#ThePentateuchOfTheCosmogony by #PatrickWoodroffe + #DaveGreenslade (1979)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
A mixture of two mediums, music (double 12" vinyl album) and books (art).
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 18 of 20
#ThePentateuchOfTheCosmogony by #PatrickWoodroffe + #DaveGreenslade (1979)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
A mixture of two mediums, music (double 12" vinyl album) and books (art).
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
March 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#BookChallenge
Day 18 of 20
#ThePentateuchOfTheCosmogony by #PatrickWoodroffe + #DaveGreenslade (1979)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
A mixture of two mediums, music (double 12" vinyl album) and books (art).
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 18 of 20
#ThePentateuchOfTheCosmogony by #PatrickWoodroffe + #DaveGreenslade (1979)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pen...
A mixture of two mediums, music (double 12" vinyl album) and books (art).
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
#BookChallenge
Day 17 of 20
#Kelly'sDirectory by #Kellys (1907)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%2...
My largest book by size, compared with a standard paperback. Useful for local history research. Often found in libraries. #secondhome
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 17 of 20
#Kelly'sDirectory by #Kellys (1907)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%2...
My largest book by size, compared with a standard paperback. Useful for local history research. Often found in libraries. #secondhome
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
March 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#BookChallenge
Day 17 of 20
#Kelly'sDirectory by #Kellys (1907)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%2...
My largest book by size, compared with a standard paperback. Useful for local history research. Often found in libraries. #secondhome
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 17 of 20
#Kelly'sDirectory by #Kellys (1907)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%2...
My largest book by size, compared with a standard paperback. Useful for local history research. Often found in libraries. #secondhome
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
#BookChallenge
Day 16 of 20
#RealAle+RealPubsInSussex by #Camra (1987)
This book is so well thumbed I've had to repair it. When I visited a pub I ticked it off. Misspent youth. Now a monument to lost pubs in my neck of the woods.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 16 of 20
#RealAle+RealPubsInSussex by #Camra (1987)
This book is so well thumbed I've had to repair it. When I visited a pub I ticked it off. Misspent youth. Now a monument to lost pubs in my neck of the woods.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
March 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#BookChallenge
Day 16 of 20
#RealAle+RealPubsInSussex by #Camra (1987)
This book is so well thumbed I've had to repair it. When I visited a pub I ticked it off. Misspent youth. Now a monument to lost pubs in my neck of the woods.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.
Day 16 of 20
#RealAle+RealPubsInSussex by #Camra (1987)
This book is so well thumbed I've had to repair it. When I visited a pub I ticked it off. Misspent youth. Now a monument to lost pubs in my neck of the woods.
Thank you @agentmancuso.bsky.social for setting the challenge.