Julian Mellor
@biscuitwood.bsky.social
Lefty greeny Europhile, living with family in rural SW England, helping communities realise their dreams while managing 10ha of wildish space, trying not to get distracted by social media!
I’m an eider harvester in the Norwegian archipelago
Well, now I'm an English professor...
December 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I’m an eider harvester in the Norwegian archipelago
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
Biochar promoted as a way of capturing tyre microplastics found in water run-off. Although article doesn’t say what you then do with the biochar
One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go? The answer, unfortunately, is often waterways, where the tiny microplastic particle...
www.pbs.org
December 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Biochar promoted as a way of capturing tyre microplastics found in water run-off. Although article doesn’t say what you then do with the biochar
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This scene could have basically been filmed yesterday.
It could not be more relevant to the current days.
It could not be more relevant to the current days.
December 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This scene could have basically been filmed yesterday.
It could not be more relevant to the current days.
It could not be more relevant to the current days.
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A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to tell the Government: Do everything you can to defend our BBC from Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit and don't give him a penny. Will you add your name?
December 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to tell the Government: Do everything you can to defend our BBC from Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit and don't give him a penny. Will you add your name?
Imagine how Trump would respond if the eu said it aims to destroy maga! This is not grown up democracy, politics or behaviour
December 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Imagine how Trump would respond if the eu said it aims to destroy maga! This is not grown up democracy, politics or behaviour
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At some point politicians and commentators in Europe might want to start defending our system as really not too bad and far better than any realistic alternative notwithstanding frustration that we aren't all richer.
Elon Musk and his Russian friends call for the abolishment of the EU
December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
At some point politicians and commentators in Europe might want to start defending our system as really not too bad and far better than any realistic alternative notwithstanding frustration that we aren't all richer.
Not surprising but any prospect of a lurch to the hard right at the next election is far from welcome
Farage usually denies he is considering this. Why would he say this now? Is it to change the subject (from allegations and testimonies of his bullying and racism at school)? He must expect/want it to be revealed that he said it
FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Not surprising but any prospect of a lurch to the hard right at the next election is far from welcome
There are some very nasty conniving people in this country who just seem intent on destruction. #saveAuntie
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
There are some very nasty conniving people in this country who just seem intent on destruction. #saveAuntie
Trump is trying to kill our Auntie. We can’t let him. #saveauntie #bbc
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Trump is trying to kill our Auntie. We can’t let him. #saveauntie #bbc
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Ok President Trump, if you sue the BBC for $1bn for spreading lies, I’ll sue you for the same amount. I reckon Planet Earth would crowdfund that. Then I’ll buy Mar A Largo, turn it into a climate change research centre, free Melania, and put a 1000% tariff on orange face paint.
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ok President Trump, if you sue the BBC for $1bn for spreading lies, I’ll sue you for the same amount. I reckon Planet Earth would crowdfund that. Then I’ll buy Mar A Largo, turn it into a climate change research centre, free Melania, and put a 1000% tariff on orange face paint.
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Ok, 2 points:
- No reputable UK law firm would take Trump on as a client because he never pays his legal bills.
- UK courts are not politically compromised so he would need to litigate the Jan 6 insurrection honestly. He can't take that risk because he did, in fact, incite an insurrection. .
- No reputable UK law firm would take Trump on as a client because he never pays his legal bills.
- UK courts are not politically compromised so he would need to litigate the Jan 6 insurrection honestly. He can't take that risk because he did, in fact, incite an insurrection. .
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Ok, 2 points:
- No reputable UK law firm would take Trump on as a client because he never pays his legal bills.
- UK courts are not politically compromised so he would need to litigate the Jan 6 insurrection honestly. He can't take that risk because he did, in fact, incite an insurrection. .
- No reputable UK law firm would take Trump on as a client because he never pays his legal bills.
- UK courts are not politically compromised so he would need to litigate the Jan 6 insurrection honestly. He can't take that risk because he did, in fact, incite an insurrection. .
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The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
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👇 This is what #Sainsburys is funding, and aligning with, by running ads on GB News' YouTube content:
Take action: contact #Sainsburys, asking them to #StopFundingHate by pulling their ads from GB News: www.facebook.com/sainsburys
Let's make media hate and misinformation unprofitable. ❤️🔥💪
Take action: contact #Sainsburys, asking them to #StopFundingHate by pulling their ads from GB News: www.facebook.com/sainsburys
Let's make media hate and misinformation unprofitable. ❤️🔥💪
Now GB News commentators are pushing the idea that there's an "over-representation of black people" within TV advertising...
One contributor claims that marketing departments have been "captured", while another claims "the only families we ever see now are mixed-race families"...
One contributor claims that marketing departments have been "captured", while another claims "the only families we ever see now are mixed-race families"...
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
👇 This is what #Sainsburys is funding, and aligning with, by running ads on GB News' YouTube content:
Take action: contact #Sainsburys, asking them to #StopFundingHate by pulling their ads from GB News: www.facebook.com/sainsburys
Let's make media hate and misinformation unprofitable. ❤️🔥💪
Take action: contact #Sainsburys, asking them to #StopFundingHate by pulling their ads from GB News: www.facebook.com/sainsburys
Let's make media hate and misinformation unprofitable. ❤️🔥💪
Rich Reform-member writer wants to run hotel restaurant. That combination is not exactly a recommended recipe for success.
Local celebrity doubles down on bid to reopen pub near Taunton
A judge from BBC's Masterchef has doubled down in the hope of reopening a Somerset pub near Taunton that recently closed down.
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Rich Reform-member writer wants to run hotel restaurant. That combination is not exactly a recommended recipe for success.
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Zohran Mamdani and Zack Polanski: Make hope normal again Editorial: Zohran Mamdani is leading a US political revolution — and across the Atlantic, Zack Polanski is mounting his own against the rise of UK fascism.
Interest | Match | Feed
Interest | Match | Feed
Origin
www.newarab.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Eilish donates $11.5m to climate and food eqity causes. Zuckerberg does not applaud www.teenvogue.com/story/billie...
Billie Eilish to Billionaires: "Why Are You a Billionaire?"
And yes, Mark Zuckerberg was in the room.
www.teenvogue.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Eilish donates $11.5m to climate and food eqity causes. Zuckerberg does not applaud www.teenvogue.com/story/billie...
Wolf Witch Giant Fairy wiveliscombetownhall.org.uk/2025/10/22/w...
Wolf Witch Giant Fairy
On Thursday 30 October Wiveliscombe Town Hall will be screening the film of Little Bulb and the Royal Opera House’s production of Wolf Witch Giant Fairy. Set In the far-away land of fairy tal…
wiveliscombetownhall.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Wolf Witch Giant Fairy wiveliscombetownhall.org.uk/2025/10/22/w...
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"Crabapple is a time traveler, a necromancer and an unclassifiable genius. She beckons readers through a portal to an irresistible,lost world, one bound together by passion, solidarity, and a burning hunger for justice.“- @naomiaklein.bsky.social
Preorder www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646320...
Preorder www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646320...
Here Where We Live Is Our Country by Molly Crabapple: 9780593229453 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The dramatic story of the Jewish Bund—a revolutionary movement from a vanished world—and their radical vision of solidarity in an age of division. “Molly Crabapple beckons readers through...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Crabapple is a time traveler, a necromancer and an unclassifiable genius. She beckons readers through a portal to an irresistible,lost world, one bound together by passion, solidarity, and a burning hunger for justice.“- @naomiaklein.bsky.social
Preorder www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646320...
Preorder www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646320...
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Here are the companies destroying the east wing of the White House
October 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Here are the companies destroying the east wing of the White House
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We first reported on the anti-abortion Christian conservative group ADF’s ramping up of its UK operations in 2023.
Now, with Trump in power and Farage ascendant, its role as a transatlantic power broker is growing.
https://nyti.ms/4nuFi9r
Now, with Trump in power and Farage ascendant, its role as a transatlantic power broker is growing.
https://nyti.ms/4nuFi9r
They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We first reported on the anti-abortion Christian conservative group ADF’s ramping up of its UK operations in 2023.
Now, with Trump in power and Farage ascendant, its role as a transatlantic power broker is growing.
https://nyti.ms/4nuFi9r
Now, with Trump in power and Farage ascendant, its role as a transatlantic power broker is growing.
https://nyti.ms/4nuFi9r
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I was just on LBC, very happy to announce our membership has now passed 128,000!!!
Wohoooo 🎊🎊🎊🎊
Wohoooo 🎊🎊🎊🎊
October 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I was just on LBC, very happy to announce our membership has now passed 128,000!!!
Wohoooo 🎊🎊🎊🎊
Wohoooo 🎊🎊🎊🎊
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One of the many things that mean you love your country - and you don’t need to wave a flag to prove it
5 of us from our local residents group picked up litter in our village yesterday.
3 hours - 20 bags.
Not bad.
Celebrated at the pub afterwards.
3 hours - 20 bags.
Not bad.
Celebrated at the pub afterwards.
October 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
One of the many things that mean you love your country - and you don’t need to wave a flag to prove it