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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 1h

One of the loveliest places I know, on a fine coastal walk, too.

Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 1h

What we did a couple of weeks ago. Why not ski in the Caribbean? When you’re done you can hike and snorkel: three sports, one day.

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Dorothy Berry @dorothyjberry.bsky.social · 5h

I am beyond excited (and nervous!) to announce that my first book, "The House Archives Built and Other Thoughts on Black Archival Possibilities" is available for sale!

This series of essay includes reworked talks, new reflections, and a lot of my heart

weherespace.myshopify.com/products/the...

light skinned Black woman with natural hair parted down the middle (me!) wearing gold earrings and an orange-red dress, holding a small paperback book with a mint green-blue cover and a variety of vintage + antique photos

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Catherine Munro @catherinemmunro.bsky.social · 4h

It's feeling very autumnal in #Shetland

Black shetland pony with golden sunlight and cloudy sky

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Katy @ithilienorthend.bsky.social · 3h

I wonder if the transphobes at the ECB will admit they were wrong to exclude trans women from cricket? goodlawproject.org/ehrc-withdra...

EHRC withdraws interim guidance encouraging trans exclusion | Good Law Project

After six months of confusion and delay, the EHRC has taken down interim guidance rushed out in April. But the damage has already been done.

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 2h

Now live in book form. Do please share this announcement widely and re-post it if you know anyone who might be interested. And ask your library to order a copy, if you’d be so kind. To clarify: Anglican means the church(es) that now constitute the CPWI. 🙏🏝️⚓️ www.bloomsbury.com/us/anglican-...

The cover of the just-published book, The Anglican Church in the Anglophone Caribbean: Historical and Cultural Perspectives.

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 4h

One more reason to look forward to next summer.

Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 4h

Whoever ends up going / not going, I am enjoying having biathlon talk back🙂

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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · 13h

BBC Archive just uploaded The Lonely Shore (1962), a surreal 15-minute short that takes the form of a scientific report from an abandoned and desolate future Britain. Written by Jacquetta Hawkes, an actual archaeologist, and directed by Ken Russell, an actual madman.

1962: An Expedition to Post-Apocalyptic Britain | Monitor: The Lonely Shore | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Paul Frame @paulframe85.bsky.social · 7h

Happy Essex Day!

youtu.be/KznAmJ0BBYA?...

Lancashire Lightning v Essex Eagles | Bopara The Hero For Essex! | Vitality Blast 2019 - Highlights

YouTube video by England & Wales Cricket Board

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Colchester Civic Society @colcivicsociety.bsky.social · 7h

We're a friendly bunch at Colchester Civic Society.

We care about Colchester, its heritage and its future.

We're a small local charity but in our 60 year history we've done quite a bit to make #ColchesterACityWorthLivingIn

Join Us, online, here, now:

www.colchestercivicsociety.co.uk/join-us/

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👻🐈‍⬛ Ben Paites (but Spooky) 🧙‍♀️🐉 @benpaites.bsky.social · 1d

Make sure to catch Witches of Essex on Now TV or Apple TV. You might spot a familiar face…

Colchester Museums @colmuseums.bsky.social · 1d

Did you catch the Witches of Essex last night? It re-examines the trials when hundreds of women were condemned as witches and explores how fear and prejudice fuelled one of the darkest chapters in our history. The full series is on demand now. Keep watching and you might just spot us!

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Marsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 3d

We are advertising for an Assistant Director to join us in Marsh's Library. Full details about this exciting post here: marshlibrary.ie/vacancy-for-...

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Caribbean Philosophical Association @caribphil.bsky.social · 9h

Decolonial Constitutionalism - Ronnie Yearwood | October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (British Time) | Hosted by the Decolonising the Law Discussion Group, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford | Register here for the online and in-person lecture: lnkd.in/eY82fFJU

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 8h

Comprehensive is the word for that win, no?

Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 9h

Or not really, given the Aus response.

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 10h

Thanks for this comprehensive round up. On an Essex front, I am sorry Richards couldn’t find a fit with the club, and vice versa, even allowing for what was a difficult season for him in terms of production. I hope he finds opportunity and success elsewhere.

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The Grumbler @thegrumbler.bsky.social · 11h

🏏 New County #Cricket newsletter. Pls share and enjoy

🟣 Champ season in review
🟢 All the player moves and contracts
🟠 Legend back at Kent
🔴 Hants lose key coach to Warks
🔵 Kookaburra killed off
🟡 Gloucs 'debt-free'
🟤 BBC commentary soars

No 170, Oct 16: The Grumbler's County Cricket Newsletter

🟣 Championship season in review 🟢 All the player moves and contracts 🟠 Legend back at Kent 🔴 Hants lose key coach to Warks 🔵 Kookaburra killed off 🟡 Gloucs 'debt-free' 🟤 BBC commentary soars

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 11h

England breathing a sigh of relief, perhaps? This should help with NRR relative to Aus—probably Maybe?

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 11h

Join us on Weds Oct 29 from 330-5pm for the second Rural History Roundtable presentation of Fall 2025. Marcel Martel and Alex Gagné will give a talk titled "Drinking Ontario Wine: A Dream?"
All are welcome, both in-person and via Zoom.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#aghist #cdnhist

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Safe Kjipuktuk @safehrm.bsky.social · 13h

Sounds far more impactful than targeting bike lanes

Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 17h

Cardiff will be the first UK city to introduce a surcharge for oversized SUVs and trucks, "while very large vehicles – those over 3,500kg – will be excluded from residential permits entirely."

Cardiff set to tackle SUV 'carspreading' in UK first

Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and f...

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James Smith @sobukwescozia.bsky.social · 1d

A really interesting research opportunity and a chance to contribute to broader work on Scotland, Empire and the slave trade www.scotland.anglican.org/vacancy-lega...

Vacancy: Legacy of Slavery Research Project Officer - The Scottish Episcopal Church

Salary: £36,799 (Grade 5: Development Worker grade)Contract: Fixed term for 12 months Hours: Fulltime, 35 hours a week (.8 FTE or 28 hours will also be considered). Some occasional evening or weekend ...

www.scotland.anglican.org

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 1d

Of course, explaining to them that "no result" is also possible is quite fun.

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 1d

It is--and your question gives me the chance to say your charts are indeed lovely.

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Chris @missingintheslips.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to explaining to my baseball friends here why a total of 133/9 results in Pakistan needing 113 runs to win. Love #cricket and #maths. Combine the two and it's glorious.

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