Katherine Trill
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Katherine Trill
@kittytrill.bsky.social
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We really are a nation that loves animals and hates children. These figures are so shameful (via @natacha.bsky.social).
December 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
We really are a nation that loves animals and hates children. These figures are so shameful (via @natacha.bsky.social).
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Thank you for supporting the FoFC in 2025
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
December 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Thank you for supporting the FoFC in 2025
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
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Here's Cernunnos, wishing you all a merry Yuletide, however you celebrate!
The name Cernunnos appears in an inscription on a first-century CE Roman pillar from Gaul, associated with a horned figure.
The name Cernunnos appears in an inscription on a first-century CE Roman pillar from Gaul, associated with a horned figure.
December 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Here's Cernunnos, wishing you all a merry Yuletide, however you celebrate!
The name Cernunnos appears in an inscription on a first-century CE Roman pillar from Gaul, associated with a horned figure.
The name Cernunnos appears in an inscription on a first-century CE Roman pillar from Gaul, associated with a horned figure.
It's Christmas Eve! The tree is ready to decorate with the twins when they arrive, and the fridge is bulging with food. And for my last advent calendar collage it's a frilly layered tree, decked in sand gold tinsel and star, next to a bright promenade lamp beside the still quiet night time sea.
December 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It's Christmas Eve! The tree is ready to decorate with the twins when they arrive, and the fridge is bulging with food. And for my last advent calendar collage it's a frilly layered tree, decked in sand gold tinsel and star, next to a bright promenade lamp beside the still quiet night time sea.
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Labour supporters are the most homophobic and almost the most transphobic.
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Labour supporters are the most homophobic and almost the most transphobic.
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Someone in America on Substack Notes saw this and corrected my spelling of mum to "mom" and although I think - despite everything we find out, every day - there remain innumerable fantastic things about America, that probably tells you quite a bit about America, and none of it is very good.
First time my mum went to my dad's parents house she noticed my granddad had a party hat on. Seemed odd as there was no party.
"Why is he wearing that?" she asked my dad later.
"It's because he's so forgetful," said my dad. "My mum makes him wear it every time he's switched the immersion heater on."
"Why is he wearing that?" she asked my dad later.
"It's because he's so forgetful," said my dad. "My mum makes him wear it every time he's switched the immersion heater on."
December 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Someone in America on Substack Notes saw this and corrected my spelling of mum to "mom" and although I think - despite everything we find out, every day - there remain innumerable fantastic things about America, that probably tells you quite a bit about America, and none of it is very good.
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Sent youngest out to get the dog back in. She came back saying ‘that sky is worth looking at.’ Sometimes they give you a wee indication that you’ve done something right!
December 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Sent youngest out to get the dog back in. She came back saying ‘that sky is worth looking at.’ Sometimes they give you a wee indication that you’ve done something right!
I found little Alex. Thanks @taskmaster.tv for designing such a fun advent calendar, even if some days did defeat my menopause addled brain.
December 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I found little Alex. Thanks @taskmaster.tv for designing such a fun advent calendar, even if some days did defeat my menopause addled brain.
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As we go into the holidays, I leave you with this stone relief and stunning cuneiform inscription.
The writing is engraved over the image of a protective spirit whose image once flanked the doorway to the throne room of an Assyrian palace in Nimrud.
The writing is engraved over the image of a protective spirit whose image once flanked the doorway to the throne room of an Assyrian palace in Nimrud.
December 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
As we go into the holidays, I leave you with this stone relief and stunning cuneiform inscription.
The writing is engraved over the image of a protective spirit whose image once flanked the doorway to the throne room of an Assyrian palace in Nimrud.
The writing is engraved over the image of a protective spirit whose image once flanked the doorway to the throne room of an Assyrian palace in Nimrud.
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“Very complex multispecies communication networks are pervasive”. (£)
We have massively underestimated non-human animals' complexity.
Long past time to bury Descartes' animals-as-machines, yet it still dominant (even word "unlikely" in headline)
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
We have massively underestimated non-human animals' complexity.
Long past time to bury Descartes' animals-as-machines, yet it still dominant (even word "unlikely" in headline)
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
How Animals Form Unlikely Alliances to Keep Predators Away
Cross-species “defense pacts” help animals keep tabs on parasites and predators
www.scientificamerican.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
“Very complex multispecies communication networks are pervasive”. (£)
We have massively underestimated non-human animals' complexity.
Long past time to bury Descartes' animals-as-machines, yet it still dominant (even word "unlikely" in headline)
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
We have massively underestimated non-human animals' complexity.
Long past time to bury Descartes' animals-as-machines, yet it still dominant (even word "unlikely" in headline)
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
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Merry Christmas
Brighton Street Art Advent Calendar, Day 24
North Laine
Brighton Street Art Advent Calendar, Day 24
North Laine
December 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Merry Christmas
Brighton Street Art Advent Calendar, Day 24
North Laine
Brighton Street Art Advent Calendar, Day 24
North Laine
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Most small things in nature bring me joy, but one which never ceases to warm the cockles of my heart is the chaos at the #ŚląskaSwifts boxes on my balcony. Already looking forward to their return in May! Wishing everyone a joyous Yuletide 😸
December 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Most small things in nature bring me joy, but one which never ceases to warm the cockles of my heart is the chaos at the #ŚląskaSwifts boxes on my balcony. Already looking forward to their return in May! Wishing everyone a joyous Yuletide 😸
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Thanks to everyone who has joined in with this year's #LentoAdvent. We hope it has given you some
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
December 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Thanks to everyone who has joined in with this year's #LentoAdvent. We hope it has given you some
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
🎉 joy 🎉
The last theme is a wildcard. Share your joyful moments from 2025 or your plans for joy in 2026.
Please share your pictures with alt text so everyone can join in.
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Last door of #Shedvent: Outside the hall, your transport awaits to carry you back to hearth and home. But here, for a moment, pause in the snow; look up, and enjoy the brilliant night, the rising moon, and the wonderful silence of the stars...
December 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last door of #Shedvent: Outside the hall, your transport awaits to carry you back to hearth and home. But here, for a moment, pause in the snow; look up, and enjoy the brilliant night, the rising moon, and the wonderful silence of the stars...
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REGIONAL ASDA: Insert coin to release trolley
ME, A LONDONER: What is this 'coin' thing of which you speak?
ME, A LONDONER: What is this 'coin' thing of which you speak?
December 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
REGIONAL ASDA: Insert coin to release trolley
ME, A LONDONER: What is this 'coin' thing of which you speak?
ME, A LONDONER: What is this 'coin' thing of which you speak?
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"That's as may be, sire, but have you, pray, made acquaintance with the young man known familiarly around this bailiwick as the...
December 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"That's as may be, sire, but have you, pray, made acquaintance with the young man known familiarly around this bailiwick as the...
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The final day of #Belay2025in2025 is GO!
One mile run - TICKED.
One mile cycle - in an hour or so.
And then the last mile on foot, hopefully with the amazing and wonderful @sarahfry.bsky.social for company.
(Pictures: me before my run and a couple en route.)
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
One mile run - TICKED.
One mile cycle - in an hour or so.
And then the last mile on foot, hopefully with the amazing and wonderful @sarahfry.bsky.social for company.
(Pictures: me before my run and a couple en route.)
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
December 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The final day of #Belay2025in2025 is GO!
One mile run - TICKED.
One mile cycle - in an hour or so.
And then the last mile on foot, hopefully with the amazing and wonderful @sarahfry.bsky.social for company.
(Pictures: me before my run and a couple en route.)
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
One mile run - TICKED.
One mile cycle - in an hour or so.
And then the last mile on foot, hopefully with the amazing and wonderful @sarahfry.bsky.social for company.
(Pictures: me before my run and a couple en route.)
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
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How a London couple's WW2 experiences led them to help refugees
How a London couple's WW2 experiences led them to help refugees
Herbert and Eva King say their past experiences influence their interest in helping refugees.
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
How a London couple's WW2 experiences led them to help refugees
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Product Design Meeting.
“…and you’re absolutely sure that’s where you want the tap to be placed?
“Absolutely”
“You don’t think it looks a little…penisy?”
“No”
“…and you’re absolutely sure that’s where you want the tap to be placed?
“Absolutely”
“You don’t think it looks a little…penisy?”
“No”
December 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Product Design Meeting.
“…and you’re absolutely sure that’s where you want the tap to be placed?
“Absolutely”
“You don’t think it looks a little…penisy?”
“No”
“…and you’re absolutely sure that’s where you want the tap to be placed?
“Absolutely”
“You don’t think it looks a little…penisy?”
“No”
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Manchester's Jewish community praises police for foiling gun plot
Manchester's Jewish community praises police for foiling gun plot
The Jewish Representative Council warns the government to address the "root cause" to prevent future attacks.
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Manchester's Jewish community praises police for foiling gun plot
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Second time this month, this request has come up on our neighbourhood Facebook. Even though I know the British English term “cool box” (AmE cooler), I never read this right on the first try. Especially not at a time of year when pretty boxes are in short supply.
An argument for closed compounds.
An argument for closed compounds.
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Second time this month, this request has come up on our neighbourhood Facebook. Even though I know the British English term “cool box” (AmE cooler), I never read this right on the first try. Especially not at a time of year when pretty boxes are in short supply.
An argument for closed compounds.
An argument for closed compounds.
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Irish emergency numbers for the new year. Thanks for sharing this @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social
Samaritans
☎️116123
Childline
☎️1800666666
Women's Aid
☎️1800341900
Aware
☎️1800804848
Men's Aid
☎️015543811
Dublin Rape Crisis
☎️1800778 888
Bodywhys
☎️1890 200 444
Pieta House
☎️1800 247 247
AA
☎️1800 459 459
Gamblers Anonymous
☎️01 872 1133
Nollaig Shona…🎄
☎️116123
Childline
☎️1800666666
Women's Aid
☎️1800341900
Aware
☎️1800804848
Men's Aid
☎️015543811
Dublin Rape Crisis
☎️1800778 888
Bodywhys
☎️1890 200 444
Pieta House
☎️1800 247 247
AA
☎️1800 459 459
Gamblers Anonymous
☎️01 872 1133
Nollaig Shona…🎄
December 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Irish emergency numbers for the new year. Thanks for sharing this @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social
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Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
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Old Ladybird books updated.
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Old Ladybird books updated.
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield
‘Daddy learns to get involved'
(1964 and 1974)
Artist: Harry Wingfield