Nick Giles
@nlg50.bsky.social
🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇪🇺 arts / creative industries consultant www.nickgilesconsulting.com and garden designer @scapino_garden_design Passionate foodie, avid reader & news junkie. Piedmont, Italy is home, in London regularly.
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Lying fagman Farage in his relentless pursuit to feed his narcissism fabricated polling data about who’s the most trusted politician on the economy. In reality, 53% of people distrust him, worse than Badenoch, Stride, Polanski, and Davey. In net terms, both Polanski and Davey rank ahead of him.
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Lying fagman Farage in his relentless pursuit to feed his narcissism fabricated polling data about who’s the most trusted politician on the economy. In reality, 53% of people distrust him, worse than Badenoch, Stride, Polanski, and Davey. In net terms, both Polanski and Davey rank ahead of him.
If anyone is thinking of a trip to or near Liguria, Italy, you have to try www.apricuslocanda.com It's an incredible hotel in a magical ancient hilltop village called Apricale. It's just a short drive from Ventimiglia on the coast #apricale #liguria #italy #boutiquehotel #perfectstay
Apricus | Boutique Hotel | Apricale, Italy
Apricus Boutique Hotel is a boutique hotel at the foot of the medieval village Apricale, Liguria. Situated within the hills of the Nervia Valley and all just 20 minutes from the Mediterranean coast a...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If anyone is thinking of a trip to or near Liguria, Italy, you have to try www.apricuslocanda.com It's an incredible hotel in a magical ancient hilltop village called Apricale. It's just a short drive from Ventimiglia on the coast #apricale #liguria #italy #boutiquehotel #perfectstay
I'm like @listentotimesradio.bsky.social but this mornings disproportionate kicking of BBC reeked of the right-wing press. #therestisentertainment had it right recently saying how much BBC gets right & little wrong, despite size. Time we did a lot more celebrating of a remarkable, unique UK asset.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I'm like @listentotimesradio.bsky.social but this mornings disproportionate kicking of BBC reeked of the right-wing press. #therestisentertainment had it right recently saying how much BBC gets right & little wrong, despite size. Time we did a lot more celebrating of a remarkable, unique UK asset.
Autumn has definitely arrived - but, as usual here - beautifully. The garden is going to sleep, albeit, briefly. So grateful to be at home, here in Mombaruzzo and Piedmont. It's a magical time. #garden #autumnvibes #piemonte #villamenaluna #mombaruzzo #italy
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Autumn has definitely arrived - but, as usual here - beautifully. The garden is going to sleep, albeit, briefly. So grateful to be at home, here in Mombaruzzo and Piedmont. It's a magical time. #garden #autumnvibes #piemonte #villamenaluna #mombaruzzo #italy
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We were told #Brexit would save billions.
Instead it cost billions, and the Treasury scrambles for every pound.
Wages stagnate, taxes rise, services fall.
The public pays for Farage’s fantasy. He complains it’s not the right sort of Brexit. He walked away. We pick up the tab. #faragetaxes #rejoineu
Instead it cost billions, and the Treasury scrambles for every pound.
Wages stagnate, taxes rise, services fall.
The public pays for Farage’s fantasy. He complains it’s not the right sort of Brexit. He walked away. We pick up the tab. #faragetaxes #rejoineu
October 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
We were told #Brexit would save billions.
Instead it cost billions, and the Treasury scrambles for every pound.
Wages stagnate, taxes rise, services fall.
The public pays for Farage’s fantasy. He complains it’s not the right sort of Brexit. He walked away. We pick up the tab. #faragetaxes #rejoineu
Instead it cost billions, and the Treasury scrambles for every pound.
Wages stagnate, taxes rise, services fall.
The public pays for Farage’s fantasy. He complains it’s not the right sort of Brexit. He walked away. We pick up the tab. #faragetaxes #rejoineu
Can't recommend @tortoisemedia.bsky.social enough. Get the app and listen to the Lab Detective series. In the huge range of podcasts available it's right at the top #podcasts #recommendation #crime #investigations
September 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Can't recommend @tortoisemedia.bsky.social enough. Get the app and listen to the Lab Detective series. In the huge range of podcasts available it's right at the top #podcasts #recommendation #crime #investigations
Final post of the Alps from Milan. So beautiful in the morning light. Stunning. #Lombardy #Alps #mountains #inspiration
July 14, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Final post of the Alps from Milan. So beautiful in the morning light. Stunning. #Lombardy #Alps #mountains #inspiration
A Murder of Quality (1991) & the magnificent Hotel du Lac (1987) were two of Denholm Elliott's last performances - and he's peerless in both. They're also two of my great favourites. I adore Anita Brookner and John le Carré too, so even more reason to love them #mustwatch #classicdrama
May 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A Murder of Quality (1991) & the magnificent Hotel du Lac (1987) were two of Denholm Elliott's last performances - and he's peerless in both. They're also two of my great favourites. I adore Anita Brookner and John le Carré too, so even more reason to love them #mustwatch #classicdrama
Rewatching'The United States of Amnesia' about the magnificent Gore Vidal. It's a brilliant political biographic. I could watch it again & again, even though it brings a tear to my eye. Probably should be on the curriculum #gorevidal #mustsee
April 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Rewatching'The United States of Amnesia' about the magnificent Gore Vidal. It's a brilliant political biographic. I could watch it again & again, even though it brings a tear to my eye. Probably should be on the curriculum #gorevidal #mustsee
Adding to previous post I've also become addicted to #therepairshop - just brilliant - and Amanda & Alan's Italian Job. Great entertainment.
March 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Adding to previous post I've also become addicted to #therepairshop - just brilliant - and Amanda & Alan's Italian Job. Great entertainment.
Late to the party, but completely agree - not for the first time - with my great friend Henry Branson -
that Conclave is a top film from 2024. Stunning. I'm going to add a couple of amazing series to the list: the incomparable Fellow Travelers & equally stonking Black Doves. Both blew me away.
that Conclave is a top film from 2024. Stunning. I'm going to add a couple of amazing series to the list: the incomparable Fellow Travelers & equally stonking Black Doves. Both blew me away.
March 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Late to the party, but completely agree - not for the first time - with my great friend Henry Branson -
that Conclave is a top film from 2024. Stunning. I'm going to add a couple of amazing series to the list: the incomparable Fellow Travelers & equally stonking Black Doves. Both blew me away.
that Conclave is a top film from 2024. Stunning. I'm going to add a couple of amazing series to the list: the incomparable Fellow Travelers & equally stonking Black Doves. Both blew me away.
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Mornings like this...
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March 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Mornings like this...
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A U.S. district judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must pay nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance owed to its humanitarian partners around the world, saying the administration likely violated separation of powers by “unlawfully impounding” the congressionally appropriated money.
‘Unlawful’ suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge says
The Trump administration likely violated separation of powers by withholding nearly $2 billion in Congress-approved foreign aid funds, a U.S. district judge ruled.
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March 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A U.S. district judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must pay nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance owed to its humanitarian partners around the world, saying the administration likely violated separation of powers by “unlawfully impounding” the congressionally appropriated money.
Inspired by the late & deeply missed Felicity Bryan I speculatively planted an old rose variety, L D Braithwaite not expecting much. But, it thrived, blooming all season. As I plan the new garden it's at the top of my list, and as before, I will thinking of her every time I see it. #gardening
March 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Inspired by the late & deeply missed Felicity Bryan I speculatively planted an old rose variety, L D Braithwaite not expecting much. But, it thrived, blooming all season. As I plan the new garden it's at the top of my list, and as before, I will thinking of her every time I see it. #gardening
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HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
March 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
No matter what the view or perspective, I will never get used to seeing mountains around the horizon of my beautiful home in #piedmont #italy #alittlebitofmagic
February 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
No matter what the view or perspective, I will never get used to seeing mountains around the horizon of my beautiful home in #piedmont #italy #alittlebitofmagic
It has so rapidly got to this level of madness already it's frightening to as where it goes next #hellinahandcart
"Russian intelligence operatives posing as fruit pickers are suspected of flying drones over UK military bases in a possible espionage operation.
New details suggest Russian involvement in drone swarms over military airbases, with agents accused of assuming false identities."
New details suggest Russian involvement in drone swarms over military airbases, with agents accused of assuming false identities."
Russian espionage: spy drones over RAF bases
Russian intelligence operatives posing as fruit pickers are suspected of scouting UK military bases for espionage
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February 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It has so rapidly got to this level of madness already it's frightening to as where it goes next #hellinahandcart
February 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
February 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Life is sometimes hard, changing, overwhelming. It's why I quoted the Paul Childs line from the incomparable Julia. To be a contented man is a shining goal. #ahappylife #contented #neurodiversity
February 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Life is sometimes hard, changing, overwhelming. It's why I quoted the Paul Childs line from the incomparable Julia. To be a contented man is a shining goal. #ahappylife #contented #neurodiversity
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2007 ~ James Bowen was homeless when he found an injured stray #cat 'Bob'
James adopted Bob, found it gave him purpose, quit heroin, & wrote a best selling book with Bob as the star. One #film & several 'Bob' #books later, James now works supporting homeless folk & rescuing stray animals 💚
#love
James adopted Bob, found it gave him purpose, quit heroin, & wrote a best selling book with Bob as the star. One #film & several 'Bob' #books later, James now works supporting homeless folk & rescuing stray animals 💚
#love
February 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Kemi Badenoch playing blatantly and pointlessly to the far right gallery with citizen policy nonsense. Typically nasty, vacuous and missing every meaningful argument from the minuscule tories. #irrelevant #pointless
February 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Kemi Badenoch playing blatantly and pointlessly to the far right gallery with citizen policy nonsense. Typically nasty, vacuous and missing every meaningful argument from the minuscule tories. #irrelevant #pointless
I vividly remember seeing Bowen & Bob at the cafe outside my office at The Donmar. I didn't know who they were at the time, just stunned to see such a well behaved puss sat with his owner. I wonder now if it was a meeting about the book. #happymemory #bobthecat
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February 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I vividly remember seeing Bowen & Bob at the cafe outside my office at The Donmar. I didn't know who they were at the time, just stunned to see such a well behaved puss sat with his owner. I wonder now if it was a meeting about the book. #happymemory #bobthecat
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