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Big Chap
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I live by the river, gave that line to an upcoming band called The Clash
Catch up with the latest chat on
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ALAN CUMMING IS #PARTOFTHEBIGGERPICTURE !! 🧩

We are SO excited to see @alancumming.bsky.social really proudly wearing our new t-shirt to support our summer campaign!

Buy yours now to show the vast support that refugees and asylum seekers have across Scotland.

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June 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Today, we're excited to launch Part of the Bigger Picture!!🧩

With Frankie Boyle & LOTS more, we'll show the vast support refugees have across Scotland!

Wear our new colourful ‘Aye Welcome Refugees’ t-shirt & play your part in making Scotland a more inclusive place!

Choose yours: ow.ly/B5KG50WfjHl
June 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Wee quackers 🦆 wants to remind you all and especially the youngsters that in this warm weather the canal may look inviting but there are hidden dangers

Look out for each other and keep safe
West Bank Big Chap Chat 🦢
June 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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June 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Almost certainly the best photo I've ever taken of some ducks.
June 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Dear America,

Have you had enough yet?

I have.
May 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Time to Share/QP your Duck & Geese Photos (Reposts for All who Share).
That's why on #MallardMonday the Ducks are dropping in, and the Goslings are peaking over the grass to see what's going on @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social

#birds #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #wildlife
May 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Wee quackers 🦆 gave me a nod to put this out again

The canal may look inviting in this hot weather for a dip/swim but there’s hidden dangers ⚠️

Especially look after the wee ones and be careful 🦢
May 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I don’t usually repost but we on the West Bank hate fascism

Lots of us migrate from all over, the world doesn’t belong to anyone and especially not these humans you put in power who do nothing but plunder and destroy
Today's front page 📰

'Echoes of Enoch Powell': Keir Starmer panned over immigration speech
May 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Today's front page 📰

'Echoes of Enoch Powell': Keir Starmer panned over immigration speech
May 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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We've reached my fundraising target!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Together we have raised £2k for @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social to help refugees rebuild their lives here in Scotland.

I can't thank you all enough for your support, it really means a lot! ❤️

It's 12 days until we run the half-marathon... Bring it on!!😃🏃‍♀️
Lovely humans,

I'm training to run a half-marathon for @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social in May!

I only started running last year so this is a big challenge for me - but I know the challenge for refugees to rebuild their lives is even greater.

All donations/shares would be HUGELY appreciated!! ❤️❤️❤️
May 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Good morning to you all, here we have the Yarrow Valley Country Park family of Mute Swans stepping out for #SwanDay

#birds #wildlifephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #wildlife #naturephotography #ukbirding #photography #ukwildlife #naturetherapy #swantastic #MuteSwans
May 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Went a walk down the canal today to take the wee man to see @thewestbankbigchap.bsky.social

Big Chap came right over for a chat and the world was put to rights.

Good to see care in the community for Big Chap's growing family also
May 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
With the lovely weather ☀️ just remember the #canal may look attractive for you humans (especially youngsters) to have a dip but it’s can be very dangerous

Please be careful and stay safe
🦢
May 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Well I’ve stopped swanin about and finally got the website updated, also with a wee mention to the good folk @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

🦢

@shamrocknroll84.bsky.social
@amzomac.bsky.social
@anceschistan.bsky.social
@averagejoemiller.bsky.social

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April 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The #WestBank canal is full of wonderful characters, wee quackers 🦆 being one who’s always keeping us amused with his jokes and stories

As you enjoy the beauty of our space/waterway, remember to respect our home
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April 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I know I’ve not been posting much but I’ll update my website and give you all the chat soon

Meanwhile here’s a pic of us on the #WestBank swaninaboot 🦢
April 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Got a message from my good friends in the Antarctic Indian Ocean that #Trump has put #Tariffs on them of 10%, only them and seals live there and they don’t do banks or cash

Humans are really stupid that this 🍊 man leads them and is a so call world leader 🦢 🐧
April 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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The Poll Tax Thatcher's flagship policy, introduced in Scotland on this day in 1989, a year later in England. Defeated by largest campaign of civil disobedience in post-war British history, Thatcher was gone soon after. Rekindle anti-poll tax campaign's radical spirit and blast it into the future!
April 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I didnt ‘wander on the line’ it was a protest against high prices and poor services whilst I was doooown souuuuuth
#trains support the #workers 🦢

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Swan on the rail line leads to train cancellations in Hampshire
Network Rail says the bird made it onto the railway line near Hilsea on Thursday morning.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
@amzomac.bsky.social heard you’ve moved near to the West Bank and did some decorating 👩‍🎨 🦢
February 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Lajee Celtic - update from the #WestBank #Palestine
February 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Find the latest chat from the West Bank 🦢
Oh and #Trump is a 🤬

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February 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hi out there in bsky land
Here’s the latest chat from the West Bank 🦢

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February 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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So Reform UK now has a councillor in Glasgow who stood as a Tory and won’t step down to defend his seat.

He’s even joined a party he was warning the public about mere months ago.

Be careful who you vote for, indeed Thomas.
January 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM