@tanglewoodsteve.bsky.social
Love Nature, Wildlife, British/European Social History/Politics/Culture/Heritage and Books both fiction and nonfiction.
My only thoughts on the #Budget is until whichever Political Party may in power the #costoflivingcrisis & #poverty wont really have been solved until there is no need for #FoodBanks #WarmHubs & #HouseholdSupportSchemes etc.. are a thing of the past.
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My only thoughts on the #Budget is until whichever Political Party may in power the #costoflivingcrisis & #poverty wont really have been solved until there is no need for #FoodBanks #WarmHubs & #HouseholdSupportSchemes etc.. are a thing of the past.
Something to look forward to in #Poole this summer and I've even heard of some of these bands; Scouting For Girls, Heather Small, Dodgy, Artful Dodger and East 17!
news.bournemouthone.com/84939/
news.bournemouthone.com/84939/
Kaiser Chiefs set for Poole festival
Kaiser Chiefs will headline next summer’s Poole Harbour Festival as it marks its tenth anniversary.
They join acts including Scouting For Girls, Heather Small, Dodgy, Artful Dodger and East Seventeen....
news.bournemouthone.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Something to look forward to in #Poole this summer and I've even heard of some of these bands; Scouting For Girls, Heather Small, Dodgy, Artful Dodger and East 17!
news.bournemouthone.com/84939/
news.bournemouthone.com/84939/
It was good to see the local #LibDem MP for Mid #Dorset and North #Poole @vikkislademp.bsky.social bring the petition to ban the sale of disposable #BBQ's which I was one of many who happily signed to the HoC.
Keeping🤞for a positive outcome.
www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=...
Keeping🤞for a positive outcome.
www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=...
Petition - Sale of Disposable Barbecues
– in the House of Commons at 10:48 pm 24 November 2025
www.theyworkforyou.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It was good to see the local #LibDem MP for Mid #Dorset and North #Poole @vikkislademp.bsky.social bring the petition to ban the sale of disposable #BBQ's which I was one of many who happily signed to the HoC.
Keeping🤞for a positive outcome.
www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=...
Keeping🤞for a positive outcome.
www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=...
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I cannot recommend this highly enough. Even if you’re not a “birder”
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Winter Safari this AM: 1 WT Eagle, 1 Glossy Ibis, 4 GN Diver, c400 Avocet, 4 Marsh Harrier, c50 RB Merg’s, 1 Ruff, 3 Kingfisher, 14 Spoonbill, c60 db Brent Geese, c50 Barwit, 2 Bearded Tit plus ‘the usual’ @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Even if you’re not a “birder”
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Plenty of Pre - #Budget PR coming out of the local #Labour MP's @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social but I'll wait until it's announced and see how you all 👁️ react (vote) 👁️ before making any comments of my own, especially on the #costoflivingcrisis. 🎅
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Plenty of Pre - #Budget PR coming out of the local #Labour MP's @tomhayesmp.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social but I'll wait until it's announced and see how you all 👁️ react (vote) 👁️ before making any comments of my own, especially on the #costoflivingcrisis. 🎅
Thoughts from a frustrated watcher of 30 years of one step forward two steps backward #COPouts
You've got to wonder about the future of these money guzzling, #fossilfuel Air Mile gathering meetings. Spend all of the money to hold them where its needed around the world.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
You've got to wonder about the future of these money guzzling, #fossilfuel Air Mile gathering meetings. Spend all of the money to hold them where its needed around the world.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Thoughts from a frustrated watcher of 30 years of one step forward two steps backward #COPouts
You've got to wonder about the future of these money guzzling, #fossilfuel Air Mile gathering meetings. Spend all of the money to hold them where its needed around the world.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
You've got to wonder about the future of these money guzzling, #fossilfuel Air Mile gathering meetings. Spend all of the money to hold them where its needed around the world.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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The wonderfully named Little Piddle chalk stream at Lyscombe is being restored! 💧🙌 Once straightened for farming, it’s now being reconnected to the floodplain to boost wildlife and improve water quality. Read Lyscombe Ranger Ben’s blog 👉 bit.ly/3LMeyUE ~ Jack
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The wonderfully named Little Piddle chalk stream at Lyscombe is being restored! 💧🙌 Once straightened for farming, it’s now being reconnected to the floodplain to boost wildlife and improve water quality. Read Lyscombe Ranger Ben’s blog 👉 bit.ly/3LMeyUE ~ Jack
Oh Dearie me, the #Reform Party really have a problem with their selection processes don't they!
Not only does he owe customers he also owed Northumberland County Council £28,359 in unpaid business rates & as of 12 August, he also owed £10,800 in council tax.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not only does he owe customers he also owed Northumberland County Council £28,359 in unpaid business rates & as of 12 August, he also owed £10,800 in council tax.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Blyth Reform councillor Barry Elliott's property firms owe customers £140,000
Property companies owned or run by Barry Elliott owe tens of thousands of pounds to customers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Oh Dearie me, the #Reform Party really have a problem with their selection processes don't they!
Not only does he owe customers he also owed Northumberland County Council £28,359 in unpaid business rates & as of 12 August, he also owed £10,800 in council tax.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not only does he owe customers he also owed Northumberland County Council £28,359 in unpaid business rates & as of 12 August, he also owed £10,800 in council tax.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why you should love #Mushrooms - a great programme on #BBC4 this evening "The Magic of Mushrooms" with #mycologist Dr Patrick Hickey.
Watch a quick preview here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Watch a quick preview here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Four - The Magic of Mushrooms, Preview: The Magic of Mushrooms
Professor Richard Fortey delves into the remarkable and normally-hidden world of fungi.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Why you should love #Mushrooms - a great programme on #BBC4 this evening "The Magic of Mushrooms" with #mycologist Dr Patrick Hickey.
Watch a quick preview here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Watch a quick preview here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Here's a chance for residents of #Bournemouth, #Christchurch & #Poole to "Have Their Say" on their priorities on the #Budget rather than ranting in the wind on Social Media.
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Here's a chance for residents of #Bournemouth, #Christchurch & #Poole to "Have Their Say" on their priorities on the #Budget rather than ranting in the wind on Social Media.
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
The MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social speaks up for his constituents, let's hope that his #Labour colleagues in #Bournemouth East & West follow suit and sign his Early Day Motion which you can forward on to your own MP to sign too!
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The MP for #Poole @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social speaks up for his constituents, let's hope that his #Labour colleagues in #Bournemouth East & West follow suit and sign his Early Day Motion which you can forward on to your own MP to sign too!
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Please take a few moments to take part in "The Great Big Nature Survey" and share your views and let the @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social know how nature makes you feel?
and what should be done to protect it?
@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
and what should be done to protect it?
@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
The Great Big Nature Survey | The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts would love to hear your opinions on how nature makes you feel, and what you think we as a society should (or shouldn’t) be doing to protect it. Take the survey today!
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Please take a few moments to take part in "The Great Big Nature Survey" and share your views and let the @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social know how nature makes you feel?
and what should be done to protect it?
@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
and what should be done to protect it?
@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-na...
Important read for all of those MP's who voted to ditch public & #environmental NGO's supported Lords proposals to further protect our #rivers and #wildlife to mull over and give their consciences a very serious wobble.
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Citizen science tackles Dorset's invisible river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers for two citizen science projects monitor pollution in Dorset's rivers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Important read for all of those MP's who voted to ditch public & #environmental NGO's supported Lords proposals to further protect our #rivers and #wildlife to mull over and give their consciences a very serious wobble.
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@jessicatoale.bsky.social @tomhayesmp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is that the same MP who when a Parliamentary Candidate was caught removing opponents election leaflets from residents letterboxes?
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
November 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Is that the same MP who when a Parliamentary Candidate was caught removing opponents election leaflets from residents letterboxes?
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2350181...
It's really time for some positive action to be taken on this on behalf of your constituents don't you think @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & #TalkTo @tomhayesmp.bsky.social ?
Look away now 🫣
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
Next week marks 5 years since the Government closed their consultation on pavement parking and we're still waiting for a decision.
We've received photos from across the UK highlighting pavement parking hotspots. Add your photos here👇 https://t.co/rO3Lat5JTB
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's really time for some positive action to be taken on this on behalf of your constituents don't you think @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social @jessicatoale.bsky.social & #TalkTo @tomhayesmp.bsky.social ?
👏👏 @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social #Labour MP for Poole for your speech in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Lords Amendment (40).
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Commons
parliamentlive.tv
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
👏👏 @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social #Labour MP for Poole for your speech in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Lords Amendment (40).
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
His mention of the past use of "Brown Envelopes" by Developers rings loud & clear here in #Bournemouth #Christchurch & #Poole.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Such a wonderful project - Cooking up #Community Spirit in #Dorset whilst inspiring the next generation to celebrate local #food and #farming.
Action and Opportunities in the #FeedingDorsetPartnership workshops at #DorsetCOP2025 looking at #SustainableFoodProduction and #VibrantFoodCulture in Dorset.
Action and Opportunities in the #FeedingDorsetPartnership workshops at #DorsetCOP2025 looking at #SustainableFoodProduction and #VibrantFoodCulture in Dorset.
The wonderful feedback gathered at the recent DorsetCOP2025andnbsp;event held at The Exchange Sturminster Newton by HelpandKindness andandnbsp;Dorset COP, has identified and started to shape the actions and opportunities for the coming year. With the foc ...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Such a wonderful project - Cooking up #Community Spirit in #Dorset whilst inspiring the next generation to celebrate local #food and #farming.
This act is deplorable anywhere but it really does hit a note here in #Dorset where we have local authorities and numerous NGO's & Charities working so hard to protect and help #nature & #wildlife to flourish.
So many & various shooting estates around this location & so many important sites for raptors...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/12/s...
Shot Pheasants found dumped in Dorset
Another week and another pile of shot and dumped gamebirds. Thanks to the blog reader who sent in this photo of a pile of dead, shot Pheasants he found yesterday, dumped on the road (B3081) running…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I shall be watching this with keen interest 👏
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
Plans to revitalise community green spaces to be discussed by councillors
Three large green spaces are set to be revitalised for nature and community use - with councillors to discuss proposals next month.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I shall be watching this with keen interest 👏
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
By turning Erlin Farm, Millhams Mead and Solent Meads into #habitat banks, @bcpcouncil.bsky.social can keep funding local and invest it in better #green spaces for #nature and people.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/news-hub/new...
Whilst I welcome the £200 Winter Fuel Allowance @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social it's still going to be a juggling act to make ends meet with the cost of living far out weighing any comfort the #WFA is meant to bring. I'm 73 and it's going to be the bleakest Winter / Christmas in my own living memory.
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Whilst I welcome the £200 Winter Fuel Allowance @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social it's still going to be a juggling act to make ends meet with the cost of living far out weighing any comfort the #WFA is meant to bring. I'm 73 and it's going to be the bleakest Winter / Christmas in my own living memory.
Here's yet another thing my #Creekmoor Councillors probably won't share on Social Media with their local #community .... unless of course it's with a lazy bones RT of this post as is the usual case on other platforms I post on.
#CommunicationMatters
#CommunicationMatters
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Here's yet another thing my #Creekmoor Councillors probably won't share on Social Media with their local #community .... unless of course it's with a lazy bones RT of this post as is the usual case on other platforms I post on.
#CommunicationMatters
#CommunicationMatters
#Wessex #Water and #Ofwat said the deal would mean the money would be used for the benefit of its customers and the local environment, rather than going to HM Treasury.
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wessex Water agrees £11m package to cut sewage spills
The company will spend the sum on infrastructure upgrades to avoid paying a penalty to HM Treasury.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#Wessex #Water and #Ofwat said the deal would mean the money would be used for the benefit of its customers and the local environment, rather than going to HM Treasury.
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
None of the sum will be paid by customers or added to bills, Ofwat said.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I just nominated the amazing @harbourbirds.bsky.social for the Benefact Group Movement for Good. In December they'll be giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
I just nominated a charity to win £1,000. You can nominate your favourite too.
I just nominated a charity to win £1,000..
movementforgood.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I just nominated the amazing @harbourbirds.bsky.social for the Benefact Group Movement for Good. In December they'll be giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
#Poole #Birds #Tourism #Education & so much more!
PS ... other #charities are available.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Brilliant indeed! @harbourbirds.bsky.social once again leading the way forward right here in and around #Poole, #Dorset 👏
Fantastic to take out @naturalengland.bsky.social and show
them 3 WT Eagle, 3 Marsh Harrier, 1 Red Kite and 15 Spoonbill! Great opportunity to provide an
inspiring nature recovery trip, with real-time examples of species recovery, to those that work on nature restoration.
them 3 WT Eagle, 3 Marsh Harrier, 1 Red Kite and 15 Spoonbill! Great opportunity to provide an
inspiring nature recovery trip, with real-time examples of species recovery, to those that work on nature restoration.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Brilliant indeed! @harbourbirds.bsky.social once again leading the way forward right here in and around #Poole, #Dorset 👏