My friend Mick the Punk took his mate to see SLF in '78. His mate had never heard the group before but loved them and spent the gig pogoing down the front. Afterwards Mick asked what his favourite bit was. "Definitely when they sang the Hair Monster song." youtu.be/PlGmYetiCjA?...

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Highlights from The Alasdair Gray Archive: @aowensarchive.bsky.social - our first satellite archive, opened in 2026 to mark Owens’ centenary. Explore manuscripts, letters & personal items illuminating her life and work.

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It's July 25, the anniversary of the fall of fascism in Italy, so, in town squares everywhere, people are gathering to eat "anti-fascist pasta", a tradition started by a family who fed their village to celebrate on the day. It's a lovely communal affair with partisan songs. The food was delicious!

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Desperate deprivation is being suffered by children in Gaza. Even a donation of £5 will make an immediate difference and help feed bairns today. Please donate anything you can. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸♥️Supporting Families and residents in Gaza Palestine 🇵🇸 chuffed.org/project/1834...

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In #Gaza, hundreds of boys and girls in UNRWA learning spaces recently participated in sports events that helped them regain a sense of normalcy. This was the first initiative of its kind in over two years. Where children play, hope grows. #UNRWAworks

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