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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 22h

The world is far off track to meet its pledge to halt deforestation by 2030. Forest loss remains 63% higher than it should be to reach zero by the end of the decade. buff.ly/WtEKdS2

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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 1d

The world’s largest economies are holding back the energy transition, the IEA warns, as renewables growth falls short of targets. buff.ly/RYcGfxA

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 1d

"The Best of Rodolphe Burger, French Rock’s Original Visionary"
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The Best of Rodolphe Burger, French Rock’s Original Visionary

Where to begin with this unmistakably great—and unmistakably French—rock icon.

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 2d

"The Great Transition (2025–2050) - A glimpse into our energy future" ...
youtu.be/kIWF_XcU40Q?...

The Great Transition (2025–2050) - A glimpse into our energy future

YouTube video by DNV - Energy Systems

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 4d

When is a castle not a castle?
When it's a folly 😉
#StainboroughCastle
Too much to see & do in 1 day - must go back again 😊
@nationaltrust.org.uk
#wentworthcastlegardens

View of Stainborough Castle at National Trust Wentworth Castle Gardens

View of part of Stainborough Castle folly at National Trust Wentworth Castle Gardens

View of tree-lined avenue at National Trust Wentworth Castle Gardens

Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 6d

And clear skies ... bsky.app/profile/flug...

Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Clean air city view this morning from Turner's Corner Meersbrook

Air quality: "good" aqicn.org/city/united-...

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 12d

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why

How playing a musical instrument helps children learn to read

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why

www.newscientist.com

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 13d

We're offering five Dance Mini Grants of £500 to support folk dance activity in England.

We are seeking proposals from individuals and groups / organisations who need support for new folk dance projects, or to diversify the audience for existing dance projects.

Apply now bit.ly/42jsCu6

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Climate Psychology Alliance @climatepsychol.bsky.social · 15d

“Our well-being is foundational for the work we do in the world.” adrienne maree brown

If you're aged 18-25 join our free, online Support Space for warm care, deep listening and resilience building for living in a time of crisis.

More info and booking: bit.ly/46recKY

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 16d

This may well become one of the most profound speeches of the 21st Century:
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at the 80th UN General Assembly
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeTm...

FULL SPEECH: Slovenian President at UNGA: “We Must Stop the Genocide in Gaza—No More Excuses” | AC1G

YouTube video by DRM News

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 17d

Just arrived, new Ibanez fretless acoustic bass courtesy of Gear4Music 😀🎶
Already feels great - looking forward to playing this on some cool tunes 🎵

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MichaelWalshflute.bsky.social @michaelwalshflute.bsky.social · 18d

We've had lots of lovely feedback about our collaboration. Give it some love a rock / trad cross over and an interesting tale about a visit to #Ireland. please share
youtu.be/5X0t7OmGfBg?... #Italian #Rock #TradIrish #Woodenflute #ManchesterIrish #heartbreak #lovesongs

Ciellepi - The Cliff (feat. Michael Walsh)

YouTube video by Ciellepi

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 21d

Today's sun, sea, sand & sky
#bluesky
#northyorkshire

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 22d

Today's sojourn - Whitby waves & Abbey views
#bluesky

Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · 27d

One of my algorithm-generated mixes lists ‘The Rheingans Sisters’ under a “Progressive Rock” heading alongside ‘Bob Dylan, Mark O’Conner and more...’ I wonder if Rowan & Anna would concur with this assertion? Catch them at one of their up-coming shows to find out... rheinganssisters.co.uk/shows

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · Sep 11

Applications for grants of £500 for folk artists to support anything that will help their professional career development.

Apply before midnight on 19 October.
bit.ly/4nm60RD
Image shows previous awardee Suntou Susso

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Sep 9

Clean air city view this morning from Turner's Corner Meersbrook

Air quality: "good" aqicn.org/city/united-...

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great gig from Seth & Chris of Filkins Drift last night at The Greystones #Sheffield - - note-perfect contemporary arrangements of some great songs & tunes.
Must also mention Tom Pickles who opened the show with songs & tunes supported with some excellent cello work 😊

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Sheffield Folk Guide @sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social · Sep 2

Sheffield Folk music and dance in the next 2 weeks.
3 ways you can help support Sheffield Folk Guide:
1. Spread the word- please share posts
2. Let me know if there are events to add
3. Make some reels to share (this might be suitable for a D of E volunteering project). Please get in touch.

Thursday 4th September
We Mavericks at The Greystones
Mair Thomas at Crookes Folk Club
Sheffield Scratch Contra at Memorial Hall

Friday 5th September
Simpson, Cutting, Kerr at St Andrew's Church, Psalter Lane. sold out
First Friday Folk at The Commercial, Chapeltown- Vic Shepherd & John Bowden
Paper Sparrows at Café No9.
Banjo Banjax at Crookes Folk Club,
Other Roads at Beehive Folk Club

Saturday 6th September
Contra Dance with Bluejay and Sam Tetley Smith at Walkley Community Centre

Sunday 7th September
Filkin’s Drift at The Greystones

Wednesday 10th September
Mikey Kenney at Bishops' House
Chris Simpson at Haggler's Corner Attikk Session

Thursday 11th September
The Heather Ferrier Trio at The Greystones
Kerrie Wells at Crookes Folk Club
Liz Simcock at Café No9
Buck Curran + Max Tzortzatos/Deserto Parallax at Bishop's House
Louise and Chris Rogan at Cubley Hall, Penistone

Saturday 13th September
Hot Flamingo at Samuel Worth Chapel
Remember the Coal, by Alan Wood & John Snook at Raising the Rafters folk club, Wath upon Dearne

Sunday 14th September
The Wilsons + Peta Webb & Ken Hall at Alder Bar, New Musical Traditions Club,
Track Dogs at The Greystones

Monday 15th September
Sarah McQuaid at the Samuel Worth Chapel

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Aug 29

Many years ago, I made & hand painted a ‘roses & castles’ traditional canal-style stool, which today I donated to Chesterfield Canal Trust & then had a lovely scenic walk from the #HollingwoodHub alongside the canal

#chesterfield
#canal
#rosesandcastles

Remembering my friend David Morris 🎺

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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · Aug 21

A chaotic all-nighter in Geneva couldn’t save the UN plastics talks. The session ended abruptly with no next steps decided. buff.ly/6zpVjoB

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Aug 21

The @climatecrisisag.bsky.social Overshoot report sets out how to protect climate science & drive bold interventions. Read here: shorturl.at/nIY8P

CCAG Website

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Aug 13

Violin / Fiddle Making Classes in #Sheffield aimed at amateurs/hobbyists & requires no previous woodworking experience - see hardyviolins.co.uk/classes?fbcl...

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Jul 20

Some big flutes on show in the Sheffield Flute Choir led by @rachelshirley.bsky.social at yesterday's co-gig held upstairs at The Perch Brewhouse in Sheffield with the Soundpost Forge & Fledge instrument ensemble led by Rosie Butler-Hall 🎶

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Stuart @flugelstu.bsky.social · Jul 19

It's tonight!......with a 'steady' trad session starting after the gig at around 8:30 🎵🪕🪈🪗🪉🎻🎺🪇🎷🎸🎶😉

see thesession.org/events/10671

A casual concert with 'Forge & Fledge' intermediate instruments ensemble and the 'Sheffield Flute Choir' + 'steady' traditional session after the gig starting at around 8:30pm.

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