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Singer/Songwriter, Poetry, Children's Books All at marinaflorance.com Music: Singer/Songwriter stream my music on most platforms. Children's Books: Our Next Door Neighbour What's That Thud? Blue Boat and Me

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A full baker's dozen of reviews have just gone live at www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev... there's a lot of fantastic music covered, do you agree with the team's thoughts?

08.02.2026 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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this ice age It's self-explanatory. Imagine it any way you like.

New track. this ice age. soundcloud.com/richardpierc... #SpokenWord #Poetry #Alternative #Indie #ice

26.01.2026 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for replying.
I'm surprised as the co-op is quite competitive on prices but once again thank you for taking the time to reply.

24.01.2026 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have I missed a survey of Long Stratton about a 2nd supermarket?

24.01.2026 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We already have one? The Co-op, that's a supermarket, why do we need another one.
Business in the town is already down as it's being "bypassed."
Where would another supermarket go?

24.01.2026 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why were you talking about supermarkets?

24.01.2026 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sunlight and Shadows by @marinaflo.bsky.social

24.01.2026 07:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh no! Hope you recover soon

22.01.2026 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fatea Lifetime Achievement Award
Oysterband
The full list of winners and nominees can be found at:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...

11.01.2026 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Tonight from 7pm on www.folkfridayradio.com the Fatea Awards, recognising the best of 2025.
There will be thread running at Tonight from 7pm on www.folkfridayradio.com The Fatea Awards recognising the best of 2025.
There will be thread here:
www.facebook.com/groups/folkf...

11.01.2026 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tuned in now, looking forward to finding out where the awards go ๐Ÿค”

11.01.2026 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's quiet I think, I should make an effort to use it more.

11.01.2026 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Erotic Monsters @3pm on Saturday afternoon

Erotic Monsters @3pm on Saturday afternoon

I'm cranking the heat AND the fun up this Saturday afternoon at 3pm with a hot bunch of Erotic Monster tunes. I think we could all do with some warm giggles, kitchen dancing and utter filth. I'd love you to join me ๐Ÿชฉ ๐Ÿ”ฅ
www.lovewillsavetheday.fm

08.01.2026 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 63    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
The World Order

Betrayals have a way of succeeding at first,
Until the betrayed have the courage to stand
Together against the betrayer. There is always a
Risk when weapons are involved, and the men
With the deadliest weapons are those with the
Most unpredictable and damaged minds.

Itโ€™s time to stop speaking figuratively.

When we marched against nuclear weapons, we
Already and always knew there was not just 
One enemy, and that the West was as culpable
As the East, as Asia, as all the war mongers
Who learned nothing from World War II except to
Postpone and hide their real ambitions. All
Of them are imperialist dictators and chancers.
And no-one listened, and our protests continued
Ignored and diminished and starved of the
Oxygen of public awareness. So the world slept.

Where does kindness go when tyrants breathe?

And now the US threatens Europe,
And Russia threatens Europe,
And China threatens Taiwan,
And Israel threatens everyone,
And the US threatens South America,
And Europe threatens itself.

We can no longer know if the jets above are friends or foe.

The world order remains as it always was.
The rich against the poor. Itโ€™s never changed.
We try to resist.

R 06/01/2026 16:37 Norwich

The World Order Betrayals have a way of succeeding at first, Until the betrayed have the courage to stand Together against the betrayer. There is always a Risk when weapons are involved, and the men With the deadliest weapons are those with the Most unpredictable and damaged minds. Itโ€™s time to stop speaking figuratively. When we marched against nuclear weapons, we Already and always knew there was not just One enemy, and that the West was as culpable As the East, as Asia, as all the war mongers Who learned nothing from World War II except to Postpone and hide their real ambitions. All Of them are imperialist dictators and chancers. And no-one listened, and our protests continued Ignored and diminished and starved of the Oxygen of public awareness. So the world slept. Where does kindness go when tyrants breathe? And now the US threatens Europe, And Russia threatens Europe, And China threatens Taiwan, And Israel threatens everyone, And the US threatens South America, And Europe threatens itself. We can no longer know if the jets above are friends or foe. The world order remains as it always was. The rich against the poor. Itโ€™s never changed. We try to resist. R 06/01/2026 16:37 Norwich

The World Order #Poem #Poetry #Politics #War #USA #Russia #China

06.01.2026 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
ยฃ375,000 Secured for South Norfolk: When the System Went Quiet, I Acted
YouTube video by Ben Goldsborough MP for South Norfolk ยฃ375,000 Secured for South Norfolk: When the System Went Quiet, I Acted

When the system went quiet, I acted.

This week we secured ยฃ1,500 in backdated Carerโ€™s Allowance for a South Norfolk resident.

That takes the total recovered by my office to ยฃ375,000+ for constituents, businesses and charities.

You ask. I act. South Norfolk wins.

youtu.be/YYfow-mC7tA

06.01.2026 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well done!

06.01.2026 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The F-List Fresh (latest)

UPDATED F-LIST FRESH PLAYLIST from @theflistmusic.bsky.social A mixtape of new music from emerging UK female and gender diverse artists submitting to @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social Available on Spotify and other streaming services. Do give it a listen/like/follow

open.spotify.com/playlist/2s6...

06.01.2026 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the studio editing a podcast, this is my happy place, yes it takes hours but it's so engrossing, and bonus! All cares and worries get put on the shelf while I'm in this zone ๐Ÿค“

06.01.2026 11:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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-> live in over 6 years. Weโ€™ll be rehearsing again today โ€” canโ€™t wait. Photos to follow tomorrow. Looking forward to Jan-Feb UK #tour starting at #AcornPenzance #Penzance #Cornwall on 16 Jan & continuing through 4 Feb, with Germany/Benelux/Denmark Feb-Mar #tour to follow. See ->

06.01.2026 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Recognising Achievement in 2025

Fatea is proud to announce the shortlists for the Fatea Awards. The awards are nominated by the Fatea team and recognise excellence over 2025.

The full list of nominees and award show can be found at:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...

01.01.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

bye 2025
I won't miss you
hello 2026...

31.12.2025 22:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿค“๐ŸŽ„

25.12.2025 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„

25.12.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sarah McQuaid Home page of Sarah McQuaid, a songwriter artist from Penzance. Sarah McQuaid โ€“ Words and Music

-> sarahmcquaid.com for info on all shows (tell your friends & please book in advance if you can), newsletter signup & donation button. Thank you so much! #livemusic #keepmusiclive #whatson #events

25.12.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A few more releases get our consideration before Mother Earth completes another lap of the sun. Get to know some great music.
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...

23.12.2025 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week's Christmas Eve Compendium playlist was selected by speed-scrolling my Apple Music, in a โ€˜stick a pin in the mapโ€™ kind of way. The results are something of a surprise, with unintended connections between songs. The music is amazing. Join me at 8pm (UK) Wednesday www.folkfridayradio.com

22.12.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fresh Faves: Batch 594 These Fresh Faves were picked by our readers over the weekend - and reviewed by Fresh On The Net's Del Osei-Owusu this week. You can hear all these tracks in a single Soundcloud playlist here. A word...

Final fab Fresh Faves Reviews of 2025 courtesy of Del @platinummind.bsky.social :
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/12/fave...
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22.12.2025 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Christmas Crackers 2025 Every year from October onwards we start receiving Christmas songs, and we collect these into a playlist that we put out on Christmas Eve. Here Marina Florance is here to take you through her highligh...

The Freshnet Christmas Crackers 2025 playlist is now up and ready for your festive ears:
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/12/xmas...
Fine words too from Marina Florance @marinaflo.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž

22.12.2025 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A few moments of reflection.

22.12.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Probably the last single's round up of the year, check what's out and what's coming. www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
#newmusic #reviews #singles #fatea #checkout

21.12.2025 12:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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