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Els Nicol 🕊️

@elsnicol.bsky.social

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Dutch woman, married to Scot. Living in beautiful Argyll, Scotland. Yes4Indy and Pro EU. Climate concerned Christian, Pacifist & Oma to neuro-diverse grandchildren. Love learning, reading, poetry & crafts. Known for drinking a lot of tea!

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · Nov 17

An old time favourite of mine, for giving hope when times feel dark 👇
#Tolkien

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 1d

A small spark of light at the end of a very long & dark tunnel more like it...not just for USA, but for the world.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 2d

Ellen Neel (1916–1966), a Kwakwakaʼwakw First Nations artist and woodcarver, who was the first woman known to have professionally carved totem poles #WomensArt

Photo of s totem pole with symbolic animal carvings in an outdoor setting with trees behind

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 2d

No wonder the bird feeders are quiet this morning....

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 2d

Why is the Independence movement in Scotland not highlighting the benefits of being on the borders in an independent Scotland? The Dutch see the benefits, even as EU member state.
@yesscot.bsky.social

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 2d

US artist Allison May Kiphuth creates layered ink and watercolour illustrations in wooden boxes inspired by her local landscape #WomensArt

Wooden box with a three dimensional woodland scene inside, at night, with trees and a rabbit sitting on mossy ground under a full moon in a dark sky

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 3d

Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?

On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:

- George Monbiot

- Nafeez Ahmed

- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

- Nick Lowles

Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 3d

Unless he's talking about the past & the Viking raids? 😁

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 4d

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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 4d

In case you missed it ...
This is the "preamble" or introduction to the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. It perfectly sums up the whole beauty of the European idea.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺🕊

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks.

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 4d

Because it shocks me, so early in the morning, and your message doesn't explain who she is and when she made this statement.

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 4d

What is this??? I've just woken up, so not sure if this is fake...

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 5d

Still a thing, apparently...
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 5d

The new fox hunting ‘season’ is now underway, we will be doing everything we can to expose and end this sick pastime. Follow us if you stand with us!

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Salomé Viljoen @salome.bsky.social · 6d

anyone who boosts AI has to explain to me why this is worth it

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 7d

Scottish Parliament election to have daytime vote count.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Scottish Parliament election to have daytime vote count in 2026

Votes will be counted the day after the 7 May poll, instead of overnight, it has been announced.

www.bbc.com

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 7d

Of songs that inspire us to walk in the footsteps of peace? Yes, please!

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 7d

Nay, the media is working overtime to get ReformUK elected.

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 7d

Forgive us we pray 🙏

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John Birch @fandw.bsky.social · 7d

A song for those using non-violent means to change the world. Written a couple of decades ago by Tom Paxton but so relevant today.
‘How beautiful on the mountain are the steps of those who walk in peace…’
#folk #TomPaxton #peace

youtu.be/eJVkiz4gXw4?...

Tom Paxton w/ Robin Bullock "How Beautiful Upon The Mountain" @ Eddie Owen Presents

YouTube video by EOP Live

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Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 7d

@alastairmci.bsky.social I thought you might like this song.

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 7d

I'm poorly with flu, so doing a bit of Netflix-ing. I enjoyed this Spanish series from Galicia:
Old Dog, New Tricks - it's about a vet who ends up working in a pet shop to make ends meet. Very funny, but series moments too.

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 8d

My niece & family did this. They loved it.

Els Nicol 🕊️ @elsnicol.bsky.social · 9d

Would Putin have started the war in Ukraine if UK had remained in the EU????

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 9d

Nearly a decade after the referendum, the reality is clear. From the economy to freedom of movement, Brexit’s impact is still being felt, and will be, until we rebuild our relationship with our European neighbours.

'I will never change my opinion about Brexit. This is one of the biggest mistakes in our [shared European] history, I think. And today I think it's much more visible.' Donald Tusk, Prime Minister, Poland

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