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Mornin’
Check out this fine Bullfinch breakfasting on blackberry seeds here at #WorldBeeSanctuary today!
A very obvious take away:
the importance of leaving #hedgerows and #nature be. Stop tidying nature.
Stop decimating hedgerows.
Wild creatures need wild spaces all year round.
Simple!
#birds
Check out this fine Bullfinch breakfasting on blackberry seeds here at #WorldBeeSanctuary today!
A very obvious take away:
the importance of leaving #hedgerows and #nature be. Stop tidying nature.
Stop decimating hedgerows.
Wild creatures need wild spaces all year round.
Simple!
#birds
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Mornin’
Check out this fine Bullfinch breakfasting on blackberry seeds here at #WorldBeeSanctuary today!
A very obvious take away:
the importance of leaving #hedgerows and #nature be. Stop tidying nature.
Stop decimating hedgerows.
Wild creatures need wild spaces all year round.
Simple!
#birds
Check out this fine Bullfinch breakfasting on blackberry seeds here at #WorldBeeSanctuary today!
A very obvious take away:
the importance of leaving #hedgerows and #nature be. Stop tidying nature.
Stop decimating hedgerows.
Wild creatures need wild spaces all year round.
Simple!
#birds
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 214
32°C is in or around the upper limit of temperatures at which #bumblebees will tend to forage - a temperature that many species in the Northern Hemisphere will experience more and more as #climate breakdown really kicks in.
#bees
#nature
#science
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 214
32°C is in or around the upper limit of temperatures at which #bumblebees will tend to forage - a temperature that many species in the Northern Hemisphere will experience more and more as #climate breakdown really kicks in.
#bees
#nature
#science
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 214
32°C is in or around the upper limit of temperatures at which #bumblebees will tend to forage - a temperature that many species in the Northern Hemisphere will experience more and more as #climate breakdown really kicks in.
#bees
#nature
#science
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 214
32°C is in or around the upper limit of temperatures at which #bumblebees will tend to forage - a temperature that many species in the Northern Hemisphere will experience more and more as #climate breakdown really kicks in.
#bees
#nature
#science
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spread Samir Zitouni’s name far and wide
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
spread Samir Zitouni’s name far and wide
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Just hoping that one day soon, people will tire of targeting and terrifying asylum seekers and instead, they will turn on politicians who whip up hatred and division to grab at power for themselves…
They are the ones who are failing us.
Not these people.
Prejudice can never make anyone’s life better
They are the ones who are failing us.
Not these people.
Prejudice can never make anyone’s life better
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Just hoping that one day soon, people will tire of targeting and terrifying asylum seekers and instead, they will turn on politicians who whip up hatred and division to grab at power for themselves…
They are the ones who are failing us.
Not these people.
Prejudice can never make anyone’s life better
They are the ones who are failing us.
Not these people.
Prejudice can never make anyone’s life better
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Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Reform UK's Caerphilly by-election candidate Llŷr Powell has removed thousands of his social media posts including online interactions with his former boss Nathan Gill ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social
Online interactions with Nathan Gill deleted from Reform Caerphilly by-election candidate's social media
Emily Price Reform UK’s Caerphilly by-election candidate Llŷr Powell has removed thousands of his social media posts including online interactions with his former boss Nathan Gill. Wayback Machine – ...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Reform UK's Caerphilly by-election candidate Llŷr Powell has removed thousands of his social media posts including online interactions with his former boss Nathan Gill ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social
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Bee
‘Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime…’
Dream not that it might end but rather that it had never started…
#bee #goodnight #dream
‘Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime…’
Dream not that it might end but rather that it had never started…
#bee #goodnight #dream
October 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Bee
‘Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime…’
Dream not that it might end but rather that it had never started…
#bee #goodnight #dream
‘Outside another yellow moon
Has punched a hole in the nighttime…’
Dream not that it might end but rather that it had never started…
#bee #goodnight #dream
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Billy Bragg has started a ‘reclaim the lampposts’ campaign and is happy to supply these stickers for you to attach to lampposts with flags on. If you want to call the Xenophobes out then send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Billy Bragg at Bragg Office PO Box 6830, Bridport DT6 9BH
October 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Billy Bragg has started a ‘reclaim the lampposts’ campaign and is happy to supply these stickers for you to attach to lampposts with flags on. If you want to call the Xenophobes out then send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Billy Bragg at Bragg Office PO Box 6830, Bridport DT6 9BH
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The superb @drdemetre.bsky.social (fellow Greek, I presume) who quit the CDC over RFK Jr's crankery explains correlation vs causation:
"It's like saying people who develop lung cancer carry matches in their pocket. It's not the matches that cause cancer. It's the likelihood they smoke." #Newsnight
"It's like saying people who develop lung cancer carry matches in their pocket. It's not the matches that cause cancer. It's the likelihood they smoke." #Newsnight
At least BBC did not carry it live. Just summed it up, with a doctor present, to say "do not listen to this".
Sky News are currently still showing live this melted-Mr-Potatohead-rescued-from-a-house-fire giving health advice. Live and unedited.
Sky News are currently still showing live this melted-Mr-Potatohead-rescued-from-a-house-fire giving health advice. Live and unedited.
September 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The superb @drdemetre.bsky.social (fellow Greek, I presume) who quit the CDC over RFK Jr's crankery explains correlation vs causation:
"It's like saying people who develop lung cancer carry matches in their pocket. It's not the matches that cause cancer. It's the likelihood they smoke." #Newsnight
"It's like saying people who develop lung cancer carry matches in their pocket. It's not the matches that cause cancer. It's the likelihood they smoke." #Newsnight
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Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.
September 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.
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Gary’s tirelessly spoken up for the people of Gaza, asylum seekers, migrants & against racism.Many in the media and beyond have tried to turn him into a hate figure. They assumed they were on the right side of those issues.Tonight the public voted him Best Presenter ending Ant & Dec’s 23 yr record.
Gary Lineker on winning the National TV Award,
"It's not lost on me why I might have won this award"
"Aside from presenting Match of the Day.."
"Also, I think it demonstrates that perhaps it's ok sometimes to use our platform to speak up on behalf of those who have no voice"
"It's not lost on me why I might have won this award"
"Aside from presenting Match of the Day.."
"Also, I think it demonstrates that perhaps it's ok sometimes to use our platform to speak up on behalf of those who have no voice"
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Gary’s tirelessly spoken up for the people of Gaza, asylum seekers, migrants & against racism.Many in the media and beyond have tried to turn him into a hate figure. They assumed they were on the right side of those issues.Tonight the public voted him Best Presenter ending Ant & Dec’s 23 yr record.
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Just one example.
But a big one.
Farage talks shite. On everything. All the time. People might cheer on his racist fever dream but - you turn that into govt - and it all falls apart. Brexit, the very shitty sequel. Please let’s not be that stupid again.
But a big one.
Farage talks shite. On everything. All the time. People might cheer on his racist fever dream but - you turn that into govt - and it all falls apart. Brexit, the very shitty sequel. Please let’s not be that stupid again.
Farage promise to "stop the boats within two weeks of winning gov't" unravelling.
Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care".
Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽
Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care".
Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽
September 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Just one example.
But a big one.
Farage talks shite. On everything. All the time. People might cheer on his racist fever dream but - you turn that into govt - and it all falls apart. Brexit, the very shitty sequel. Please let’s not be that stupid again.
But a big one.
Farage talks shite. On everything. All the time. People might cheer on his racist fever dream but - you turn that into govt - and it all falls apart. Brexit, the very shitty sequel. Please let’s not be that stupid again.
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An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
September 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
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This is exactly why the state needs to stop mucking about and commit to full unequivocal support for trans folk. An extraordinary and painfully revealing thread of just how shocking what's going on has been and actually is.
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This is exactly why the state needs to stop mucking about and commit to full unequivocal support for trans folk. An extraordinary and painfully revealing thread of just how shocking what's going on has been and actually is.
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Yesterday: Nigel Farage says Reform UK "will detain and deport absolutely anyone that comes via that route.. Yes, women and children"
Today: Nigel Farage, "Deportation of illegal immigrants, we were not even discussing women and children at this stage. The news reports who said that were wrong"
Today: Nigel Farage, "Deportation of illegal immigrants, we were not even discussing women and children at this stage. The news reports who said that were wrong"
August 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Yesterday: Nigel Farage says Reform UK "will detain and deport absolutely anyone that comes via that route.. Yes, women and children"
Today: Nigel Farage, "Deportation of illegal immigrants, we were not even discussing women and children at this stage. The news reports who said that were wrong"
Today: Nigel Farage, "Deportation of illegal immigrants, we were not even discussing women and children at this stage. The news reports who said that were wrong"
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Nationalism is by default unimaginative and paradoxically every example of it is broadly similar to other examples everywhere else in the world.
It's always about flags and chants and xenophobic exceptionalism. The mantra of people who don't have the imagination to actually love where they live.
It's always about flags and chants and xenophobic exceptionalism. The mantra of people who don't have the imagination to actually love where they live.
August 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Nationalism is by default unimaginative and paradoxically every example of it is broadly similar to other examples everywhere else in the world.
It's always about flags and chants and xenophobic exceptionalism. The mantra of people who don't have the imagination to actually love where they live.
It's always about flags and chants and xenophobic exceptionalism. The mantra of people who don't have the imagination to actually love where they live.
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The reality of 'immigrants being put up in five star hotels'.
August 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The reality of 'immigrants being put up in five star hotels'.
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Bumblebees #sleeping on/in #flowers at this time of year!
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
August 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Bumblebees #sleeping on/in #flowers at this time of year!
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
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MOAR Christmas American chums. And sorry. I know it’s August. But tariffs will probably finish my US export business mid August. So PLEASE buy now!
ROCKIN ROBINS! USE THE FORK, LUKE, RUDEOLPH AND FAT ROBORB cards available here dippyfishcards.etsy.com
#bsnm #ukgiftam #tariffs #artist #smallbiz
ROCKIN ROBINS! USE THE FORK, LUKE, RUDEOLPH AND FAT ROBORB cards available here dippyfishcards.etsy.com
#bsnm #ukgiftam #tariffs #artist #smallbiz
August 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 168
Research indicates that, for European buff-tailed #bumblebees at least, about 80% of early season pollen tends to be collected from #trees and woody plants.
Trees are vital for #bees and this is often overlooked.
#nature
#biodiversity
#insects
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 168
Research indicates that, for European buff-tailed #bumblebees at least, about 80% of early season pollen tends to be collected from #trees and woody plants.
Trees are vital for #bees and this is often overlooked.
#nature
#biodiversity
#insects
August 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 168
Research indicates that, for European buff-tailed #bumblebees at least, about 80% of early season pollen tends to be collected from #trees and woody plants.
Trees are vital for #bees and this is often overlooked.
#nature
#biodiversity
#insects
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 168
Research indicates that, for European buff-tailed #bumblebees at least, about 80% of early season pollen tends to be collected from #trees and woody plants.
Trees are vital for #bees and this is often overlooked.
#nature
#biodiversity
#insects
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For one of the delicious things about folklore is the promise that it makes to us that just beyond the gate to the meadow, just beyond the first trees of the wood, lives wonder. For folklore is never less than an enrichment of inner lives. – Dr. M. Benn #Folklore
July 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
For one of the delicious things about folklore is the promise that it makes to us that just beyond the gate to the meadow, just beyond the first trees of the wood, lives wonder. For folklore is never less than an enrichment of inner lives. – Dr. M. Benn #Folklore
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If the police arrest me for this, it's a direct attack on the expression of opinion: ie on free speech. But the Terrorism Act is so madly oppressive and loosely framed that I have no idea which side of it I'm on. And I suspect it's the same for them.
July 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
If the police arrest me for this, it's a direct attack on the expression of opinion: ie on free speech. But the Terrorism Act is so madly oppressive and loosely framed that I have no idea which side of it I'm on. And I suspect it's the same for them.
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 165
Although flowering meadowland/open habitat is the predominant landscape associated with #bumblebees and #bees the vital role that #forests, woodland and #trees may play in the bee life cycle should not be underestimated.
#nature
#biodiversity
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 165
Although flowering meadowland/open habitat is the predominant landscape associated with #bumblebees and #bees the vital role that #forests, woodland and #trees may play in the bee life cycle should not be underestimated.
#nature
#biodiversity
July 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 165
Although flowering meadowland/open habitat is the predominant landscape associated with #bumblebees and #bees the vital role that #forests, woodland and #trees may play in the bee life cycle should not be underestimated.
#nature
#biodiversity
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 165
Although flowering meadowland/open habitat is the predominant landscape associated with #bumblebees and #bees the vital role that #forests, woodland and #trees may play in the bee life cycle should not be underestimated.
#nature
#biodiversity
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Genius! Bravo Scotland!
July 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Genius! Bravo Scotland!