Jon Knight
@greenjimll.bsky.social
Not an artist, dog lover or avid reader.
@lizziegadd.bsky.social Congratulations on the name check in General Assembly today!
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
@lizziegadd.bsky.social Congratulations on the name check in General Assembly today!
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Hello 👋 Stratford-on-Avon constituency, my weekly round-up to 16 November (more to come soon).😊
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hello 👋 Stratford-on-Avon constituency, my weekly round-up to 16 November (more to come soon).😊
Had a fun evening in the local eco hub sorting and labelling donated tools and hardware. Hopefully people can now find stuff more easily, and I won't come back in three week's time to find it all upside down again. 😉🤣🤣✂️⚒️🧰🔧🔩🛠️📐👨🔧👩🔧
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Had a fun evening in the local eco hub sorting and labelling donated tools and hardware. Hopefully people can now find stuff more easily, and I won't come back in three week's time to find it all upside down again. 😉🤣🤣✂️⚒️🧰🔧🔩🛠️📐👨🔧👩🔧
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There's an aerial search going on around my house - I wonder what is going on?
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
There's an aerial search going on around my house - I wonder what is going on?
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Get your flu vaccines, people.
If you're in the UK you can get the vaccine at most pharmacies (in Tesco it's about £16) or check here to see if you're eligible for a free one: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
If you're in the UK you can get the vaccine at most pharmacies (in Tesco it's about £16) or check here to see if you're eligible for a free one: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Get your flu vaccines, people.
If you're in the UK you can get the vaccine at most pharmacies (in Tesco it's about £16) or check here to see if you're eligible for a free one: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
If you're in the UK you can get the vaccine at most pharmacies (in Tesco it's about £16) or check here to see if you're eligible for a free one: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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At the Conduit in London to support the Lift the Ban campaign. We ban asylum seekers from working, forcing them on benefits, which we then complain about. Bit silly, let them work. Take away this right wing talking point.
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
At the Conduit in London to support the Lift the Ban campaign. We ban asylum seekers from working, forcing them on benefits, which we then complain about. Bit silly, let them work. Take away this right wing talking point.
Some years ago now there was a scheme called One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) that aimed to make low cost #educational #computers to improve schooling in poorer nations.
Just read this study on the effect of OLPC in Peru. Summary: didn't make much of an impact. 🤔😲☹️
www.nber.org/system/files...
Just read this study on the effect of OLPC in Peru. Summary: didn't make much of an impact. 🤔😲☹️
www.nber.org/system/files...
www.nber.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Some years ago now there was a scheme called One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) that aimed to make low cost #educational #computers to improve schooling in poorer nations.
Just read this study on the effect of OLPC in Peru. Summary: didn't make much of an impact. 🤔😲☹️
www.nber.org/system/files...
Just read this study on the effect of OLPC in Peru. Summary: didn't make much of an impact. 🤔😲☹️
www.nber.org/system/files...
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Yay! @westmidrailway.bsky.social have got rid of the stupidly sized paper tickets and gone back to standard ISO card sized ones from my local station ticket machine! Excellent... No need for multiple folding to fit them in my phone case. 👍
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Yay! @westmidrailway.bsky.social have got rid of the stupidly sized paper tickets and gone back to standard ISO card sized ones from my local station ticket machine! Excellent... No need for multiple folding to fit them in my phone case. 👍
It's so nice to have a proper, hopeful, good news story on the BBC news front page today: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hunter syndrome: Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It's so nice to have a proper, hopeful, good news story on the BBC news front page today: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm really surprised I've not had @charliebudd.bsky.social knocking on my door with a "Government Cake Inspectorate" uniform on.... 🤔🤣🤣
The freshly baked #Christmas cake looks ok. Just needs to cool down just a bit more before going into a container for the next month.
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I'm really surprised I've not had @charliebudd.bsky.social knocking on my door with a "Government Cake Inspectorate" uniform on.... 🤔🤣🤣
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Wondering what a Gingerbread Rail Replacement Service would look like. And taste like.
What is the flavour of quiet resignation to your transportation fate?
What is the flavour of quiet resignation to your transportation fate?
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Wondering what a Gingerbread Rail Replacement Service would look like. And taste like.
What is the flavour of quiet resignation to your transportation fate?
What is the flavour of quiet resignation to your transportation fate?
Good to see that @lborouniversity.bsky.social spin out "Aftrak" have improved their #solar microgrid powered agricultural electric tractor.
I wonder if they've seen the "Good Life" episode where Tom and Barbara put a trailer and seating behind their (petrol) tractor?
youtu.be/C663wJivNIc?...
I wonder if they've seen the "Good Life" episode where Tom and Barbara put a trailer and seating behind their (petrol) tractor?
youtu.be/C663wJivNIc?...
Lightweight Aftrak tractor set for rollout across Africa
YouTube video by Loughborough University
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Good to see that @lborouniversity.bsky.social spin out "Aftrak" have improved their #solar microgrid powered agricultural electric tractor.
I wonder if they've seen the "Good Life" episode where Tom and Barbara put a trailer and seating behind their (petrol) tractor?
youtu.be/C663wJivNIc?...
I wonder if they've seen the "Good Life" episode where Tom and Barbara put a trailer and seating behind their (petrol) tractor?
youtu.be/C663wJivNIc?...
Good to see that @lborouniversity.bsky.social has climbed up the QS World rankings for #sustainability from 80th to 64th. www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/...
Dedication to sustainability sees Loughborough climb global ranking
Loughborough University has achieved an impressive rise in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, securing 64th place globally out of 2,002 institutions.
www.lboro.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Good to see that @lborouniversity.bsky.social has climbed up the QS World rankings for #sustainability from 80th to 64th. www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/...
As if the failure of #COP30 (and most other recent COP meetings) wasn't bad enough, we might now be getting indications from some scientists that its not just keeping under 1.5ºC of warming we're motoring past.
“One implication of the increased growth rate of GHG forcing in the last 15 years is that the goal to keep global warming under 2°C is now implausible.”— @drjamesehansen.bsky.social
2°C climate chaos will be unlike anything we have experienced until now.
Adaptation conversations now beyond urgent
2°C climate chaos will be unlike anything we have experienced until now.
Adaptation conversations now beyond urgent
Warning! This colorful chart is censored by IPCC - mailchi.mp/caa/warning-...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
As if the failure of #COP30 (and most other recent COP meetings) wasn't bad enough, we might now be getting indications from some scientists that its not just keeping under 1.5ºC of warming we're motoring past.
I had a little bit of #Christmas #pudding mix left over this morning, so I filled a little metal pudding basin and put it on top of the big one to steam for 8 hours. The big one is now resting in the larder but I can sample the little pud.
I think I've done ok based on this taste test. 👍😋
#cooking
I think I've done ok based on this taste test. 👍😋
#cooking
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I had a little bit of #Christmas #pudding mix left over this morning, so I filled a little metal pudding basin and put it on top of the big one to steam for 8 hours. The big one is now resting in the larder but I can sample the little pud.
I think I've done ok based on this taste test. 👍😋
#cooking
I think I've done ok based on this taste test. 👍😋
#cooking
The freshly baked #Christmas cake looks ok. Just needs to cool down just a bit more before going into a container for the next month.
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The freshly baked #Christmas cake looks ok. Just needs to cool down just a bit more before going into a container for the next month.
It's got grated carrots, oranges, lemons, loads of various dried fruits in it... Surely #Christmas pudding must be a really healthy super food right?
Right? 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Right? 🤔🤣🤣🤣
November 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It's got grated carrots, oranges, lemons, loads of various dried fruits in it... Surely #Christmas pudding must be a really healthy super food right?
Right? 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Right? 🤔🤣🤣🤣
The home cook's guide to "are we preparing for Yuletide yet?":
It's a Sunday morning, you've not yet had breakfast, have been prepping for 2 hours, have made a load of sticky washing up and now can't leave the house for 8 hours.
If that's you, you're probably making traditional Xmas pudding too!
It's a Sunday morning, you've not yet had breakfast, have been prepping for 2 hours, have made a load of sticky washing up and now can't leave the house for 8 hours.
If that's you, you're probably making traditional Xmas pudding too!
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The home cook's guide to "are we preparing for Yuletide yet?":
It's a Sunday morning, you've not yet had breakfast, have been prepping for 2 hours, have made a load of sticky washing up and now can't leave the house for 8 hours.
If that's you, you're probably making traditional Xmas pudding too!
It's a Sunday morning, you've not yet had breakfast, have been prepping for 2 hours, have made a load of sticky washing up and now can't leave the house for 8 hours.
If that's you, you're probably making traditional Xmas pudding too!
Surely they should have passed it over in the library with the pistol?
Cluedo inventor's daughter hands over archives to Birmingham museum
Cluedo inventor's daughter hands over archives to Birmingham museum
Anthony Pratt's daughter explains how evenings performing at country hotels inspired the murder-mystery game.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Surely they should have passed it over in the library with the pistol?
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Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026
Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026
Chancellor will confirm the measure, intended to help commuters on expensive routes, in her budget speech
Rail fares in England will not be increased in 2026, the government has announced, surprising passengers with the first fare freeze in 30 years.
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will confirm a freeze on fares in this week’s budget, a move designed to limit inflation, ease the cost of living and support economic growth. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026
Does anyone know of any groups who offer support for people who have had a bad experience with the Court of Protection? Asking for a friend.
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Does anyone know of any groups who offer support for people who have had a bad experience with the Court of Protection? Asking for a friend.
Well look at that: turns out we didn't need Trump's USA delegation at #COP30 in order for it to be screwed up and ineffective. I wonder if any other nations will throw their hands up in the air and ignore the next COPs, maybe making bilateral deals with like minded nations instead?
November 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Well look at that: turns out we didn't need Trump's USA delegation at #COP30 in order for it to be screwed up and ineffective. I wonder if any other nations will throw their hands up in the air and ignore the next COPs, maybe making bilateral deals with like minded nations instead?
Earlier today I found a "Yonder" debit card on the footpath. No phone number to ring to report it found, and I've just gone round and round on their website without finding a phone number or form. So sorry whoever you were who lost it: I did try to report it!
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Earlier today I found a "Yonder" debit card on the footpath. No phone number to ring to report it found, and I've just gone round and round on their website without finding a phone number or form. So sorry whoever you were who lost it: I did try to report it!