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@roaringmeg.bsky.social

Arts & Crafts art & architecture, Italian Renaissance art, books and beer. Family history addict. Train traveller. Environmentally conscious. Former librarian. Stratford for Europe. Green Party member. Manchester City supporter

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A welcome splash of colour on a grey day #purple #Spring #Crocus

26.02.2026 08:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œ citizenship to the land of knowledgeโ€ #Libraries

26.02.2026 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poem by Brian Bilston ~ Alternative facts (!)

26.02.2026 08:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anne Hathawayโ€™s cottage on a blue sky day. We havenโ€™t had many of those recently !! #Shakespeare #Shottery

26.02.2026 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wightwick Manor if you love William Morris designs and Pre-Raphaelites, then this is a wonderful place to visit. #NationalTrust #Wolverhampton #Midlands

26.02.2026 08:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, Mexican and Spanish passports .

25.02.2026 20:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Daughter who is married to a Mexican living in Spain has a UK passport & hasnโ€™t taken out Spanish citizenship. Her children who are dual nationals because she is British have only a Spanish passports. Now in mad rush to get Uk passports, to which theyโ€™re entitled, in order to visit us at Easter.

25.02.2026 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โš ๏ธWarning: there is no tactical voting site called "Tactical Choice" โš ๏ธ
If you choose to vote tactically it's important to seek independent, impartial advice. And always check the source online, as printed leaflets could be out of date, or even intentionally misleading.
#GortonAndDenton

25.02.2026 19:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, was born #OnThisDay in 1883. She was gifted the Teck Ears of Wheat Tiara upon her 1904 marriage. Composed of diamond wheat ears that can be worn in multiple settings, Princess Alice is pictured wearing the tiara at the 1911 coronation. #royals #tiara

25.02.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Will the UK really ban dual nationals who donโ€™t have a British passport? - Free Movement From 25 February the UK will begin enforcing pre-departure checks, requiring carriers to confirm that passengers have permission to travel. This has raised concern that dual nationals who only hold a...

New from Free Movement: Will the UK really ban dual nationals who donโ€™t have a British passport? | Alexander Finch

23.02.2026 08:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

25.02.2026 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

25.02.2026 20:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Polling day tomorrow in Gorton and Denton. There are still votes to win.

To stop Reform and send a Green to Parliament, we must seal the deal. Help us get out the vote.

#GortonAndDenton #VoteGreen

Sign up ๐Ÿ‘‰ greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

25.02.2026 19:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 101    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iceland to hold EU referendum "over the coming months", PM says Iceland will in the coming months hold a referendum on joining the European Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a press conference in Poland.

"Iceland will in the coming months hold a referendum on joining the European Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a press conference in Poland."

#EU #Iceland

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

25.02.2026 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 189    ๐Ÿ” 60    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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UK suspension of refugee family reunion scheme to be challenged in high court Judge allows Safe Passage International to launch judicial review of halting of right to bring in children and partners

Halting family reunification is one of the most harmful anti-asylum policies in years. Not only does it leave vulnerable individuals separated from loved ones and trapped in dangerous situations, it's also a traffickers' dream, forcing more people into their hands
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

25.02.2026 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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the usual rules, applied to certain other parties, means this number of shocking stories about Reform in a short space of time means itโ€™s a party in crisis & the leader has serious questions to answer

25.02.2026 10:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 567    ๐Ÿ” 190    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Goodwin is now asking voters in one of Manchesterโ€™s most deprived constituencies to trust him as their champion against the establishment. His diary suggests the establishment already has him on speed dial /15

25.02.2026 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are many many Immigrants from Latin and South America who have dual nationality. I donโ€™t know the numbers. Our son in law is Mexican, lives in Madrid & holds two passports.

25.02.2026 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
My great uncleโ€™s Bible. Matthew Goodwin of Beacom House Farm Werneth Low

My great uncleโ€™s Bible. Matthew Goodwin of Beacom House Farm Werneth Low

You might have heard more than enough of a certain Matthew Goodwin of late. This Matthew was my great uncle who was killed when he fell off the back of a cart. He was 28 years old ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿฅฒ #FamilyHistory #Werneth #Stockport

25.02.2026 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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25.02.2026 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mick Lynch "Nigel Farage is a racist."

RT if Mick is right.

24.02.2026 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 639    ๐Ÿ” 381    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

โ€œThis poll was commissioned by Restore Britainโ€. A serious polling company would not do this.

24.02.2026 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 265    ๐Ÿ” 41    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Global Food Stories with Michael Rosen | British Library To kick off the week of World Book Dayยฎ, join Michael Rosen, Allen Fatimaharan, Sandra A Agard and Emily Hanna-Grazebrook for a delicious journey through f

Hey schools!
Hey teachers!
Look what's coming up.
March 2
Stories and pictures for your classes:
events.bl.uk/events/globa...

25.02.2026 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 52    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ashton Weekly Reporter 28 Mar 1857

At the Petty Sessions on Monday, William Redfern of Ashton & William Turner of Dukinfield, fish dealers, were charged with offering stinking fish. Mr Shaw, butcher of Mottram, proved the fish were in a putrid state. Each defendant was fined 10/- with costs.

25.02.2026 18:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From "biological reality checks" to plans to scrap the Equality Act - what does Reform UK say about women's rights?

25.02.2026 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 125    ๐Ÿ” 64    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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25.02.2026 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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25.02.2026 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow !!

25.02.2026 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
West entrance to St Nicholas Kenilworth. Norman work 1125-1150. Late 16thc for reassembly .

West entrance to St Nicholas Kenilworth. Norman work 1125-1150. Late 16thc for reassembly .

West door of St Nicholas  Kenilworth

West door of St Nicholas Kenilworth

Standing outside St Nicholas Kenilworth with my Warwickshire Pevsner in hand, I was accosted by a young woman who thought it was the Bible I was holding. She told me about the Tribulation & the Rapture & how Jesus was coming to save us. I asked her to tell him to be quick!! #Churches #Kenilworth

25.02.2026 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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