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Andrew A

@aavey.bsky.social

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Seen a bit, done a bit. Previously RAF, West Yorkshire Police, and Ordained Minister (Prison Chaplain). Cocker Spaniel x2 owner, motorbike camper, and early retired! A Yorkshire Missionary living in the Lancashire Wetlands.

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 12h

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Why I speak with a Yorkshire accent despite being born deaf'

Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley says it is one of the questions she gets asked the most.

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Leeds United - unofficial @lufc-unofficial.bsky.social · 15h

👑 With 45% of the vote, #LUFC fans have chosen Sean Longstaff as their @AMT_Auto Player of the Month for September
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Sean Longstaff voted AMT Auto Player of the Month for September - Leeds United

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13h

"Polanski slammed” reports the Daily Express. The person doing that “slamming” is, err, Daily Express journalist Carole Malone.

And the reason? Because I want us to follow a science led public health approach to regulate drug use.

Polanski slammed over bid to legalise drugs

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 13h

Autumn at Bridgewater today.

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Leeds United - unofficial @lufc-unofficial.bsky.social · 15h

📅 Four fixture changes for December
#lufc

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 18h

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/donald...

Trump Stuns With 'Insensitive' Boast At Charlie Kirk Medal Ceremony

"Can't even read a eulogy without one-upping someone," one critic wrote online.

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 1d

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So Trump solved it, the world went along like lost sheep….

Israel destroys ceasefire in hours

Today, Israel slaughtered Palestinians and resumed siege. Not a "ceasefire"

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 1d

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Cole Haddon (@colehaddon)

What a terrible loss! Drew Struzan, the artist behind so many iconic movie posters that it's fair to say he illustrated most of our best cinematic memories, has left us at 78 years old.

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michaelapotter.bsky.social @michaelapotter.bsky.social · 1d

Clarice Cliff “Ravel” pattern tea set, 1930s — a vibrant explosion of color and geometry that captures the joyful spirit of British Art Deco pottery. A true icon of bold design and optimism.

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 1d

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Julien Cool Stories About Art (@coolstoriesaboutart)

Claude Monet’s snow

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 1d

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Trump’s latest attempt to control college campuses hits a snag

MIT refused the administration’s offer for priority access to funds in exchange for a laundry list of ideological demands. Here’s why other schools may follow.

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 2d

It seems that MSNBC are one of only a few prepared to speak out against the increasingly fascist events in the USA. Keep going, despite the threats from the WH please.

Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 2d

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In Portland, naked bike riders protest Trump’s military plans

Organizers called an “emergency” edition of the annual ride to bring attention to the “ongoing and escalating harm” to immigrants and Indigenous people.

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 2d

B&W Appreciation Day. #BW #Monochrome

Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 2d

He was given such a hard time at Leeds by the fans. Unjustified.

Johnny Giles @johnnygiles.bsky.social · 2d

#lufc #Cymru #Taff

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Essence of RBG @rbgprevails.bsky.social · 2d

Their combined evils will effect generations to come!

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Lucy 📷 @lucyphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Happy monochrome Monday! #35mm 🎞️

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 2d

Go on then Nigel Farage, keep telling us you know nothing about Russian influence…

The Farage staffer, the Russian embassy and a smear campaign against a Kremlin critic

www.theguardian.com/politics/201...

The Farage staffer, the Russian embassy and a smear campaign against a Kremlin critic

Worker for Farage’s group in EU parliament was ‘frequent visitor to embassy’ and accused of role in propaganda stunt

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 2d

We have a similar view of a neighbours tree….. stunning at this time of year.

Pixels&AlchemyPhotography @pixelsandalchemy.bsky.social · 2d

Fireworks
I JUST got back from a LONG walk because the sun is out! 😎
I believe this is a #Sweetgum #Tree.
#FallColor #PNW #Photography

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Andrew A @aavey.bsky.social · 2d

So businesses say they can’t afford another tax increase. Fair enough, but the owners can afford an individual tax increase. I am sure they will survive, just less dinners at the Savoy etc.