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Drew Mac

@Drew_Mac

Retired RAF Padre living in the Cumbrian Dales (and often in Ypres) Springer, Land Rover & Olympus lover; personal opinions and ready to admit I am often wrong!

 Sedbergh, Cumbria
Joined February 2009
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“We are incredibly saddened to announce the death of our wonderful Dad @Drew_Mac. Dad passed away unexpectedly last week, just 4 weeks after marrying his new partner Gina in Belgium. Funeral details will follow shortly." @D8_MAC westerndales.org.uk/articles…
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A very short film 'The Spoon Theory' a metaphor explaining reduced mental and physical energy for everyone concerned with self-care for many reasons: vimeo.com/338532785
This is ME (2020)

This is ME (2020)

A short film exploring 'Spoon Theory' told through the eyes of a young woman struggling with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ** Follow Pickup_Films on Twitter and Instagram for more** https://www.swlon...

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Eid Mubarak to all celebrating today. #EidMubarak2023
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Evening walk in #Sedbergh. @yorkshire_dales
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Go girl for #TeamBelgium ! bbc.co.uk/sport/av/athletics…
Shot putter runs 100m hurdles for Belgium

Shot putter runs 100m hurdles for Belgium

Following the withdrawal of a team-mate Belgian shot putter Jolien Boumkwo competes in the 100m women's hurdles to gain important points for her nation at the European Athletics Team Championships.

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Why do so many people scowl at the world? Smile!
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Enjoying my new Full Fibre Broadband from #B4RN
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All who go to sea face danger but it is sad that the fate of five very wealthy people makes headline news & calls for sympathy but hundreds who drown fleeing persecution & hunger are ignored & condemned 😔 ‘Hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea!’ @RNLI – at East, England
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UK delis could be forced to put up prices after new Brexit tax theguardian.com/politics/202…
UK delis could be forced to put up prices after new Brexit tax

UK delis could be forced to put up prices after new Brexit tax

Plan to charge £43 per consignment could see some small businesses struggle to stay open

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I'm supporting the "Hercules Challenge" to help keep @RAFMuseum flying! royalairforcemuseum.enthuse.…
The Hercules Challenge

The Hercules Challenge

I'm a retired RAF Padre and support the Hercules Challenge to help the RAF Museum keep flying. I've had many happy hours flying on C130s and believe they will be very much missed. With your donation,

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Words to get rid of religious cold callers | Brief letters theguardian.com/world/2023/j…

Words to get rid of religious cold callers | Brief letters

Brief letters: The perfect excuse | Autocorrected art | Boris Johnson’s holidays | Marmite and toast

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Completed the #ChinookChallenge? Why not take on the #HerculesChallenge and complete 137km by 28 July. Charges apply. Full details available at: ow.ly/ihZO50OEMWX
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Around 70 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force will fly over The Mall and Buckingham Palace, honoring our new monarch 🎉 It will be the first birthday flypast for His Majesty King Charles III 🎂 👑 Find out when 👉 fal.cn/3za6E
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INTERVIEW Jenny Hawke discusses her new book A Landscape of Grief, illuminated by Jenny’s poignant reflections and beautiful watercolour paintings: dartonlongmanandtodd.blogspo… A Landscape of Grief: Forty Reflections for the Journey is out now in hardback: dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titl…
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Johnson claims he really thought he wasn't breaking rules and nobody can prove he didn't. Since he made the rules this fails the test of plausible deniability by a reasonable person.
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The cancelled #Coronation Flypast has been re-scheduled to take place following the Trooping the Colour ceremony tomorrow - passing over Buckingham Palace at 1pm. Watch on #BBC1.
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New Ankylosaur species: bbc.com/newsround/65925520
Ankylosaur: New dinosaur species discovered on Isle of Wight

Ankylosaur: New dinosaur species discovered on Isle of Wight

The fossils were discovered in rocks dating back between 66 and 145 million years.

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Today the Church of England celebrates Richard, Bishop of Chichester, 1253 Image: Window in St Saviour's, Eastbourne. Photo by Fr James Bradley from Southampton, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Richard, Bishop of Chichester, depicted in a window in St Saviour's, Eastbourne Photo by Fr James Bradley from Southampton, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

ALT Richard, Bishop of Chichester, depicted in a window in St Saviour's, Eastbourne Photo by Fr James Bradley from Southampton, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Useless fan!
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