Simon Higgs
@sirobnik.bsky.social
One part gin, two parts libraries; muddled and occasionally garnished with a cherry.
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Studios at Calico Deptford now available - affordable workspace just off Deptford High Street. For more information see our website. www.instagram.com/reel/DNyWLeg...
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September 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Studios at Calico Deptford now available - affordable workspace just off Deptford High Street. For more information see our website. www.instagram.com/reel/DNyWLeg...
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Libraries = more than books 📖
They’re safe spaces 🛡️, lifelines 🧑🎓, community hubs 🏘️
Cutting them means cutting opportunity 🚫
🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio London about why we must fight for them 👉 (from 16m): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#library #libraries #london #highstreet #reading
They’re safe spaces 🛡️, lifelines 🧑🎓, community hubs 🏘️
Cutting them means cutting opportunity 🚫
🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio London about why we must fight for them 👉 (from 16m): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#library #libraries #london #highstreet #reading
September 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Libraries = more than books 📖
They’re safe spaces 🛡️, lifelines 🧑🎓, community hubs 🏘️
Cutting them means cutting opportunity 🚫
🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio London about why we must fight for them 👉 (from 16m): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#library #libraries #london #highstreet #reading
They’re safe spaces 🛡️, lifelines 🧑🎓, community hubs 🏘️
Cutting them means cutting opportunity 🚫
🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio London about why we must fight for them 👉 (from 16m): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#library #libraries #london #highstreet #reading
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"Having an excellent library nearby is thought to offer physical, cognitive and social participation benefits" mainichi.jp/english/arti... new research in Japan finds more library books = less social care
The more library books per capita, the fewer residents require nursing care: Japan study - The Mainichi
TOKYO -- Researchers in Japan have found that the more public library books a municipality has, the fewer residents require long-term nursing care. Wh
mainichi.jp
July 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"Having an excellent library nearby is thought to offer physical, cognitive and social participation benefits" mainichi.jp/english/arti... new research in Japan finds more library books = less social care
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July 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Good news! 📢
The artists are staying!
V22 has taken on the ownership of their building from the council, retaining Dalston’s culture quarter!
Thanks to everyone who got in touch to support the artists & Curve Garden.
👇 Article from March explains the history.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The artists are staying!
V22 has taken on the ownership of their building from the council, retaining Dalston’s culture quarter!
Thanks to everyone who got in touch to support the artists & Curve Garden.
👇 Article from March explains the history.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Artists told to leave Dalston street that nurtured Oscar winner
Hackney council calls time on Ashwin Street studio, neighbour to newly famous live music venue Cafe Oto
www.theguardian.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Good news! 📢
The artists are staying!
V22 has taken on the ownership of their building from the council, retaining Dalston’s culture quarter!
Thanks to everyone who got in touch to support the artists & Curve Garden.
👇 Article from March explains the history.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The artists are staying!
V22 has taken on the ownership of their building from the council, retaining Dalston’s culture quarter!
Thanks to everyone who got in touch to support the artists & Curve Garden.
👇 Article from March explains the history.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Habeas corpsed.
Stephen Miller says they are “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus, which is only allowed when the US has been invaded or during an insurrection, which would not allow people to challenge their incarceration in court if they are arrested and detained.
May 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Habeas corpsed.
The electorate sends a ‘Go Left Old Man!’ message to Starmer, albeit with a ‘not too far left!’ caveat
May 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The electorate sends a ‘Go Left Old Man!’ message to Starmer, albeit with a ‘not too far left!’ caveat
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You’re telling me that right wing voters that Labour was trying to appeal to voted for a right wing party anyway and left wing voters decided not to vote for Labour because they’re too right wing now? Who could have possibly predicted this.
May 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
You’re telling me that right wing voters that Labour was trying to appeal to voted for a right wing party anyway and left wing voters decided not to vote for Labour because they’re too right wing now? Who could have possibly predicted this.
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🎵HEAD LIKE A HOLE, BLACK AS YOUR SOUL🎵
May 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🎵HEAD LIKE A HOLE, BLACK AS YOUR SOUL🎵
Well today was a mixed bag; someone I thought had died had not, which kinda made up for everything else being utter pants.
May 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Well today was a mixed bag; someone I thought had died had not, which kinda made up for everything else being utter pants.
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Every voter for 21 Councils, 6 Mayors, & 1 by-election has a statutory right to a comprehensive & efficient public library service, creating opportunities & growth. Yet budgets were cut -53% since 2010. What are candidates saying about libraries? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When are the May 2025 local elections and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Every voter for 21 Councils, 6 Mayors, & 1 by-election has a statutory right to a comprehensive & efficient public library service, creating opportunities & growth. Yet budgets were cut -53% since 2010. What are candidates saying about libraries? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Not every story had a happy ending....
....but they can make thrilling reads.
Whether you're into horror, crime, science fiction or the classics we have books for everyone at our libraries.
....but they can make thrilling reads.
Whether you're into horror, crime, science fiction or the classics we have books for everyone at our libraries.
April 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Not every story had a happy ending....
....but they can make thrilling reads.
Whether you're into horror, crime, science fiction or the classics we have books for everyone at our libraries.
....but they can make thrilling reads.
Whether you're into horror, crime, science fiction or the classics we have books for everyone at our libraries.
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📚 Mimi & Bibi – A Feel-Good Ukulele Duet
📍Crofton Park Library
🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) follow this link calicolibraries.com/events/mimi-...
📍Crofton Park Library
🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) follow this link calicolibraries.com/events/mimi-...
April 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
📚 Mimi & Bibi – A Feel-Good Ukulele Duet
📍Crofton Park Library
🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) follow this link calicolibraries.com/events/mimi-...
📍Crofton Park Library
🔗 For information and booking (if applicable) follow this link calicolibraries.com/events/mimi-...
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‘Spring in Islington’ Melissa Scott -Miller.
March 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
‘Spring in Islington’ Melissa Scott -Miller.
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Wonderful to be invited by @calicolibraries.com to speak about my books & sport at #ManorHouseLibrary.
Please see the emotional short film about my return to library after 40 years.
🗓️Evening of Tues May 13.
Be lovely to see you there❤️
ℹ️ calicolibraries.com/events/footb...
#Protectourlibraries
Please see the emotional short film about my return to library after 40 years.
🗓️Evening of Tues May 13.
Be lovely to see you there❤️
ℹ️ calicolibraries.com/events/footb...
#Protectourlibraries
April 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Wonderful to be invited by @calicolibraries.com to speak about my books & sport at #ManorHouseLibrary.
Please see the emotional short film about my return to library after 40 years.
🗓️Evening of Tues May 13.
Be lovely to see you there❤️
ℹ️ calicolibraries.com/events/footb...
#Protectourlibraries
Please see the emotional short film about my return to library after 40 years.
🗓️Evening of Tues May 13.
Be lovely to see you there❤️
ℹ️ calicolibraries.com/events/footb...
#Protectourlibraries
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Join us at Manor House Library for a very special event with Lee Wellings. He'll be reading from & answering questions about his new book Football Fables, a collection of witty, poignant & occasionally furious short stories about the state of football today.
🔗 >> app.tickettailor.com/events/calic...
🔗 >> app.tickettailor.com/events/calic...
April 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Join us at Manor House Library for a very special event with Lee Wellings. He'll be reading from & answering questions about his new book Football Fables, a collection of witty, poignant & occasionally furious short stories about the state of football today.
🔗 >> app.tickettailor.com/events/calic...
🔗 >> app.tickettailor.com/events/calic...
I see Trump has entered his Lance Corporal Jones era. Don’t Panican! Don’t Panican!
April 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I see Trump has entered his Lance Corporal Jones era. Don’t Panican! Don’t Panican!
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Well, yeah, you’re Cary Grant.
April 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Well, yeah, you’re Cary Grant.
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Good morning.
if you're struggling to engage with the all the madness at the moment.
Pop your head into your local library, if you can, buy a book from your local bookshop.
And disappear into another world.
Time for a brew.
@waterstonesoxf.bsky.social
@librariesconnected.bsky.social
if you're struggling to engage with the all the madness at the moment.
Pop your head into your local library, if you can, buy a book from your local bookshop.
And disappear into another world.
Time for a brew.
@waterstonesoxf.bsky.social
@librariesconnected.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Good morning.
if you're struggling to engage with the all the madness at the moment.
Pop your head into your local library, if you can, buy a book from your local bookshop.
And disappear into another world.
Time for a brew.
@waterstonesoxf.bsky.social
@librariesconnected.bsky.social
if you're struggling to engage with the all the madness at the moment.
Pop your head into your local library, if you can, buy a book from your local bookshop.
And disappear into another world.
Time for a brew.
@waterstonesoxf.bsky.social
@librariesconnected.bsky.social
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You don’t need to leak false information. If it is false, you are just making it up. So either it is a leak of truthful information or it is someone making something up.
March 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
You don’t need to leak false information. If it is false, you are just making it up. So either it is a leak of truthful information or it is someone making something up.
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Do you want to see public #Libraries move up the political agenda? We are seeking a Policy, External Affairs and Research Director to advocate for the #Library sector at national and regional levels of government. Apply by midnight on 6 April. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/jobs-and-opp...
March 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Do you want to see public #Libraries move up the political agenda? We are seeking a Policy, External Affairs and Research Director to advocate for the #Library sector at national and regional levels of government. Apply by midnight on 6 April. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/jobs-and-opp...
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"devastating"
"exhausted"
"happening again"
💔 V22 artists today about the upcoming eviction.
Hackney council has an opportunity to support artists. The council must value the building fairly & allow V22 to preserve the character, history & community here.
"exhausted"
"happening again"
💔 V22 artists today about the upcoming eviction.
Hackney council has an opportunity to support artists. The council must value the building fairly & allow V22 to preserve the character, history & community here.
March 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"devastating"
"exhausted"
"happening again"
💔 V22 artists today about the upcoming eviction.
Hackney council has an opportunity to support artists. The council must value the building fairly & allow V22 to preserve the character, history & community here.
"exhausted"
"happening again"
💔 V22 artists today about the upcoming eviction.
Hackney council has an opportunity to support artists. The council must value the building fairly & allow V22 to preserve the character, history & community here.
Reposted by Simon Higgs
International Women's Day celebrates women's global achievements and focuses on empowering women and girls in education, the workplace, and leadership. Find out about the brilliant and inspiring women who are changing the world at any of our local libraries.
👩⚕️👩🚀 👩🏫 👩⚖️👩🎨 👩💻 👩🚒
👩⚕️👩🚀 👩🏫 👩⚖️👩🎨 👩💻 👩🚒
March 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
International Women's Day celebrates women's global achievements and focuses on empowering women and girls in education, the workplace, and leadership. Find out about the brilliant and inspiring women who are changing the world at any of our local libraries.
👩⚕️👩🚀 👩🏫 👩⚖️👩🎨 👩💻 👩🚒
👩⚕️👩🚀 👩🏫 👩⚖️👩🎨 👩💻 👩🚒
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Need access to a computer, printer, or Wi-Fi? 💻✨
We provide free computer use, affordable printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi across all our locations. Plus, thanks to our partnership with CatBytes CIC, we offer digital skills workshops to help you stay connected and confident online.
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We provide free computer use, affordable printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi across all our locations. Plus, thanks to our partnership with CatBytes CIC, we offer digital skills workshops to help you stay connected and confident online.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Need access to a computer, printer, or Wi-Fi? 💻✨
We provide free computer use, affordable printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi across all our locations. Plus, thanks to our partnership with CatBytes CIC, we offer digital skills workshops to help you stay connected and confident online.
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We provide free computer use, affordable printing, and high-speed Wi-Fi across all our locations. Plus, thanks to our partnership with CatBytes CIC, we offer digital skills workshops to help you stay connected and confident online.
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