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Graham Palmer

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A writer, attempting to make sense. (All you have to do is cross out the wrong words - Mark Twain) Find me at: grahampalmer.co.uk

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Apr 19

"Two voices weave their songs between simple and spacious clarinet and piano... Palmer's stories and poems truly bring these cracked voices to life; Jenni Pinnock’s compositions take them to another level."
- International Times

Visit: www.cracked-voices.co.uk

Cracked Voices

A new song cycle

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · 17d

Forget the Beatles, the Liverpool poets told it as it was. Brian Patten may have shuffled off yesterday, but his 'length of time' lives on... @writerscentre.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEoB...

Brian Patten - So Many Different Lengths Of Time

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Sep 7

@roystonmuseum.bsky.social This might be useful to you... bsky.app/profile/brit...

The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Sep 6

Applications for SHAPE Involve and Engage are now open. This innovative public engagement programme allows UK-based researchers to work in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum (GLAM organisation). Application deadline is 15 Oct. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47XA41y

White banner with an image of an audience seated and facing forward. The words 'SHAPE Involve and Engage’ are written on the right-hand side.

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Aug 19

My new best friend...

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Is this how much we value knowledge? www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc....

Library books dumped on Croydon pavement 'unacceptable' - BBC News

Croydon mayor apologises after books were discovered outside a library being cleared by contractors.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Fantastic and heartfelt idea. This young woman should get a gong on the New year's honours list..
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Pupil who invented device to help homeless named 'girl of the year'

Rebecca Young, 12, was recognised for designing a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Aug 3

I always knew Royston had its witches, but I don't think the locals memorialised them. 😀(Spotted on the Herts Memories website). @balhnews.bsky.social @roystonmuseum.bsky.social

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 27

A great lyricist and song writer. The pigeons finally got their own back. www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc....

American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report - BBC News

Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 26

I was lucky enough to hear this lady scat when she was well into her 80s and she blew me away. She will be missed.
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Cleo Laine: Acclaimed jazz singer dies aged 97

She was the first British singer to win a Grammy in a jazz category and performed with all the greats.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 26

Last year I gave a talk at @roystonmuseum.bsky.social about an c18th proto sci-fi novel. The gist of 'Dr Who's Sea Legs' is now online. grahampalmer.co.uk/dr-whos-sea-...

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 25

Something to put a breeze under your wings this morning...

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Robin (Bob) Belfield @robinbelfield.bsky.social · Feb 5

New to @bsky.app 👋🏾
No better time to join than to share this news:

#TwelfthNight coming to #ShakespearesGlobe this summer. 🌦️

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 21

Also, a great set by @katerusby.bsky.social‬

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 21

Brilliant performance by @janandjon.bsky.social at @folkbytheoak.bsky.social in Hatfield yesterday. Thanks guys!

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 18

It's always nice (and a surprise) to be featured in a
Creative Hertfordshire newsletter. 😃

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 12

Jo Browning Wroe (bestselling author of 'A Terrible Kindness') shares thoughts on writing, the second book and the myth of the solitary author. #writingcommunity @faberbooks.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
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Building a Cathedral - Graham Palmer

Graham Palmer talks to Jo Browning Wroe (author of the bestseller, A Terrible Kindness) in the first of his new blog-series 'Book Talk'.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 2

Begs the question, who do I go to if don't want to be cremated but reincarnated instead?

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 1

Can't wait!

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jul 1

If you're still wondering who Greenbelt is for...its for anybody who wants to be challenged (and you might find this helpful. centralbylines.co.uk/lifestyle/mu...)

Greenbelt at 50: a festival like no other

Along with 11,500 others, Graham Palmer drops into one of the UK’s most eclectic festivals and finds inspiration, imagination and inclusivity.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jun 23

With my eyes, I quite agree!

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jun 21

I understand the potential benefits. but this is deeply worrying given concerns about data protection, the rights of the individual and the uses third parties might make of the information.
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NHS plans to DNA test all babies in England to assess disease risk

Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jun 14

It would be truly refreshing if the media focused on the everyday people who get gongs for their hours of selfless service in their communities rather than 'named' who are just good at their jobs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia join David Beckham

Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Paige are also recognised by the King.

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Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jun 12

It's a tool from extracting bungs that have accidentally been pushed into demijohns while wine making.

Graham Palmer @grahampalmer.bsky.social · Jun 12

If I go on Dragon's Den with this, will it make my fortune?

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · Jun 10

Welcome to the archives.

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · Jun 8

To quote my distant friend Imran MacLeod,
“A man with no culture has no identity”…

—Hamid Shami, “Lost”
published in Wish I Was Here: a Scottish multicultural anthology (pocketbooks, 2000)
#poem #poetry
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/lost/

Lost
Hamid Shami

To quote my distant friend Imran MacLeod,
‘A man with no culture has no identity.’

The last I heard of him was, he was off
To the Himalayas.

He had a very confused childhood.

Father was Scottish,
Mother Pakistani.

They’d always be arguing over many things
Concerning him.

One was religion.

Father wanted him brought up
A Catholic; mother wanted a Muslim.

Was the only boy on our street who went
To mosque on Fridays and chapel on Sundays.

But in the mountains

God’s sure to find him.

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