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Phil Groom

@philgroom.bsky.social

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Boats, books, canals, chocolate, coffee, church and the South West Coast Path. Previously known as notbovvered on Twitter. Green, trying to be greener. Prostate cancer survivor: men, get yourselves checked, the risk is real! https://philgroom.wordpress.com

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Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 25d

“The idea that humans are better than other life on earth, or separate from their environment, is honestly at the heart of everything that’s wrong with the world right now.”

@dougjohnstone.bsky.social explains what his #Enceladons trilogy is really about. Read it, beg, borrow or buy the books [1/2]

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“The whole series has been a quiet tirade against human exceptionalism. The idea that humans are better than other life on earth, or separate from their environment, is honestly at the heart of everything that's wrong with the world right now. When you think of something or someone else as less than you, you can do anything you like to them. Imperialism, slavery, animal cruelty, climate change, social inequality, war - all of it stems from this idea, and it makes me sick.”

Photo of Doug Johnstone’s “The Transcendent Tide” (paperback book)
Author’s name, book title and endorsements on a blue background interwoven with seven coloured spheres and a black twisting waveform pattern running vertically through it all.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13h

Next week, the Green Party will defend Worcestershire Councillor Hannah Robson in the High Court.

The Reform UK candidate is hoping to overturn our election win!

Can you help us defend Hannah and democracy from this attack? Please donate if you can 🙏

donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/make-sure-we...

Make sure we defend democracy in Worcestershire - Green Party

In the event that there is any money left over after the legal matters have been settled, including if we are able to recover some or all of our legal costs from other parties, then these remaining fu...

donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk

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Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 19h

Could someone please explain to #BBCNews (and others as necessary) that there are no new ichthyosaurs, just old ones that we didn’t know about?*

✅ Newly discovered species of dinosaur
❌ New species of dinosaur

*Exceptions may apply in Legoland and science fiction.

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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 22h

#MorningPrayer
Lord, on this
World Mental Health Day,
and every other day,
keep us mindful
of the need to care for
and consider the wellbeing of
all who carry a burden
of long term or transient
mental ill health,
and to work to create
healthy environments
in which all may thrive.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

"The Green Party had a particularly strong conference season under Polanski... with a bold platform of nationalisation of major utilities, a wealth tax and stronger environmental policy."

Power and wealth have taken our assets. We must take them back.

insidestory.org.au/disunited-ki...

Disunited kingdom • Michael Jacobs

Keir Starmer’s Labour government is struggling to position itself in a fragmented political landscape

insidestory.org.au

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James Woodward @woodwardjames.bsky.social · 2d

www.sarum.ac.uk/sarum-colleg...

Sarum College welcomes the appointment of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - Sarum College

Sarum College welcomes the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

www.sarum.ac.uk

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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 1d

#MorningPrayer
Give us clarity, Lord,
about the things of your kingdom,
about your call upon our lives,
about your wisdom in our choices,
about your love for us and others.
Help us to discern your path
among the many we can take;
give us the courage to take it,
and to follow you.

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Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 2d

Two little conundrums for the new owner of #EinsteinsBicycle:
1. If you ride around the Sun at the speed of light, how many times will you overtake the Earth in a year?
2. How fast will the light from your headlight be travelling (i) relative to you and (ii) relative to the rest of the universe?

Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a dreadful thing, democracy, allowing members to decide party policy — be afraid, capitalists, be very afraid 🤣🤣🤣 ⬇️

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

My secret evil plot to ‘destroy Britain’ has been unveiled by (checks notes) the same paper that endorsed Liz Truss.

If I don’t know better I’d say we’ve got them entirely rattled.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Greens who want to save the world by destroying Britain.

Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 2d

He’s right, friends: please listen. Migrants, refugees, asylum seekers: they’re not the problem, the billionaires are, hoarding wealth like parasites sucking the nation’s blood.
Join us @greenparty.org.uk today and help us reshape tomorrow! ✅💚✅
#RealHopeRealChange

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2d

Kemi Badenoch blames those crossing borders for our problems. It’s a lie aimed to distract.

The real issue is a system protecting the super-rich while nurses & carers can’t make ends meet. Tax wealth fairly, fund public services properly. This is how we give Britain hope again.

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Andrew Dotchin (tssf) he/him @suffolkvicar.bsky.social · 2d

#ToPray✝️

Be a Gardener
Dig a ditch
Toil and sweat
And turn the earth upside down
And seek the deepness
And water plants in time
Continue this labour
And make sweet floods to run & noble & abundant fruits to spring
Take this food & drink & carry it to God as your true worship

(Julian of Norwich)

A portrait of Julian of Norwich

Be a Gardener
Dig a ditch
Toil and sweat
And turn the earth upside down
And seek the deepness
And water plants in time
Continue this labour
And make sweet floods to run
and noble and abundant fruits to spring
Take this food and drink
and carry it to God as your true worship

(Julian of Norwich)

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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 2d

#MorningPrayer
Keep our focus on you, Lord,
that we may place our trust
in your faithful love,
rather than in things that are
passing and temporal,
however solid and secure
they may seem to us.
Guide us to those things
which help us to encounter,
reveal, and embrace
your kingdom.

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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 3d

#MorningPrayer
Inspire us, Lord, to offer to you
not simply that which we hope
will impress others,
but to offer you that which is
a true reflection of ourselves;
of our time, our talents
and our treasures.
May our response to you
be one of love,
echoing the love
you offer to us.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

This war of revenge has lasted two nightmare years. There’s only one hope for peace: Israel recognising Palestine | Raja Shehadeh

Donald Trump’s proposals are in play, but here in the West Bank we live in fear that the devastation of Gaza is coming our way, says writer and lawyer Raja Shehadeh

www.theguardian.com

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 4d

Israel’s cheerleaders are conflating Jewish people with Israel and its crimes.

This is a lie - and as @naamoduk.bsky.social's Emili Stevenson tells me, it’s dangerous.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

A few people control our power, our public services and our wealth.

It's time to take it back.

My longer chat with @owenjones.bsky.social about @greenparty.org.uk plans to build on our success.

youtu.be/SwZ0JcXsAhM?...

He’s Got Starmer Scared w/. Zack Polanski

YouTube video by Owen Jones

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

Loved this short film by @owenjones.bsky.social.

My biggest takeaway is how much talent there is in @greenparty.org.uk Brilliant, kind, smart, articulate people making change.

Absolutely time to harness that energy and scale us up massively.

Let's do this! 💚

youtu.be/Ds3R8AckpXs?...

They DIDN'T Kick Me Out! Owen Jones Visits GREEN PARTY Conference

YouTube video by Owen Jones

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Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 4d

Oh dear, the #Torygraph getting desperate, I see 🤣🤣🤣

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

Or is it that I'm saying things the Telegraph doesn't want to hear?

I suggest they might want to avoid our Party Broadcast this evening!

Courageous political leadership means telling an audience what they don't want to hear. Zack Polanski will never do that.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

The Green Party for the last few days have gained 1000 new members every single day.

We've just reached 87,000 members!!!!

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 4d

Zack Polanski is the Mamdani of the UK - and he's Green!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt4...

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

www.youtube.com

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Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 4d

Want to “take back control”? Here’s how it’s done ⬇️

Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 4d

There will be a day when we sit our grandchildren on our knees and we tell them...

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Henry Martin @h3nrymartin.bsky.social · 5d

Can someone remind me where it was written in Starmer’s 2024 that peaceful protests would be suppressed?

Labour’s landslide does not give them permission to arrest elderly vicars and Quakers who peacefully oppose genocide

#police #homesecretary

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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 4d

#MorningPrayer
Grant us, Lord,
to know in the totality
of our being,
to comprehend
in the depths
of our heart,
to live out
in the fullness
of our lives,
the love
that is the essence
of your being,
the foundation
of your kingdom.
Help us to love you
and each other,
as you love us.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 6d

Green deputy leader Mothin Ali: "If you really want to take this country back then join me in taking it back from the service of the billionaires to the service of ordinary people."

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 5d

My two stand-out highlights of Green Party conference were @rachelmillward.bsky.social and @mothinali.bsky.social's Deputy Leaders' speeches. Grounded, emotional, and inspiring.

Well worth watching in full:
www.youtube.com/live/Nw1waIc...

#GPC25

Co-Deputy Leaders' Speech - Rachel Millward & Mothin Ali at Green Party Conference 2025

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

www.youtube.com

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 5d

UNLAWFUL ARREST

This woman was arrested for holding a sign with “I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action” on it, a totally lawful statement to make, even under the Labour government’s absurd new laws proscribing the direct action group.

wedonotcomply.org

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Phil Groom @philgroom.bsky.social · 5d

Just finished this. Hilarious. Grab yourself a copy and enjoy 🙌
#TheLittleOldLadyWhoBrokeAllTheRules
#CatharinaIngelman-Sundberg
#BookSky

Photo of the paperback edition of “The Little Old Lady Who Broke All The Rules” by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg