Lurcher Girl
@lurchergirl.bsky.social
Loves dogs (especially rescued lurchers), nature, comedy.
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Absolutely thrilled to be Shortlisted for @rjaward.bsky.social! And in brilliant company. Lovely to have that white horse sticker on #GhostsoftheFarm. My farming women & their workers & families of all those decades ago, would be so proud! (As would younger me.) @chelseagreenbooks.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Absolutely thrilled to be Shortlisted for @rjaward.bsky.social! And in brilliant company. Lovely to have that white horse sticker on #GhostsoftheFarm. My farming women & their workers & families of all those decades ago, would be so proud! (As would younger me.) @chelseagreenbooks.bsky.social
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
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A dominant theme of Hitler's speeches in the late 1930s is that Germany was surrounded by threats. These threats were imaginary: it was Nazi Germany that threatened other nations. But they were used to justify pre-emptive attacks. Trump is following this script.
January 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM
A dominant theme of Hitler's speeches in the late 1930s is that Germany was surrounded by threats. These threats were imaginary: it was Nazi Germany that threatened other nations. But they were used to justify pre-emptive attacks. Trump is following this script.
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I was asked an interesting question last week about why my Rebellion! series doesn’t include scenes of violence. The answer is simple, most protests are mainly peaceful. If a protest is 99% peaceful and 1% violent and you only show the violence then that isn’t a truthful record it is propaganda.
January 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
I was asked an interesting question last week about why my Rebellion! series doesn’t include scenes of violence. The answer is simple, most protests are mainly peaceful. If a protest is 99% peaceful and 1% violent and you only show the violence then that isn’t a truthful record it is propaganda.
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Donald Trump says climate change is a “hoax” and a “con job”.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Donald Trump says climate change is a “hoax” and a “con job”.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
But at the same time the US position is that they need Greenland because the melting Arctic ice is creating a security risk.
At this point, I think it’s pretty clear who the real con artist is.
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Adoption fees pay it forward to rescue the next dog. If you bought a new puppy and paid for proper vet care- an exam, deworming, vaccinations, and neutering- it would easily be twice that.
Check with your local vet.
Rescue dogs are a bargain.
Check with your local vet.
Rescue dogs are a bargain.
December 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Adoption fees pay it forward to rescue the next dog. If you bought a new puppy and paid for proper vet care- an exam, deworming, vaccinations, and neutering- it would easily be twice that.
Check with your local vet.
Rescue dogs are a bargain.
Check with your local vet.
Rescue dogs are a bargain.
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Meet the Sifaka Lemur. 😊
These are the oldest living Lemurs on earth, and can only be found on the island of Madagascar.
They are distinguishable from other Lemur species, due to their vertical clinging and long leaping strides.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lemur
These are the oldest living Lemurs on earth, and can only be found on the island of Madagascar.
They are distinguishable from other Lemur species, due to their vertical clinging and long leaping strides.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lemur
February 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Meet the Sifaka Lemur. 😊
These are the oldest living Lemurs on earth, and can only be found on the island of Madagascar.
They are distinguishable from other Lemur species, due to their vertical clinging and long leaping strides.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lemur
These are the oldest living Lemurs on earth, and can only be found on the island of Madagascar.
They are distinguishable from other Lemur species, due to their vertical clinging and long leaping strides.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lemur
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#HappyValentinesDay ❤️
The King with his Queen of the Ngamo pride in Zimbabwe.
🎦 Credit: Carole Deschuymere.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lions 🦁
The King with his Queen of the Ngamo pride in Zimbabwe.
🎦 Credit: Carole Deschuymere.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lions 🦁
February 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#HappyValentinesDay ❤️
The King with his Queen of the Ngamo pride in Zimbabwe.
🎦 Credit: Carole Deschuymere.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lions 🦁
The King with his Queen of the Ngamo pride in Zimbabwe.
🎦 Credit: Carole Deschuymere.
#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Lions 🦁
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The BBC has once again caught Drax burning wood from primary forest in Canada, previously untouched by man, a huge carbon store and obvs prime wildlife habitat.
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
Drax power station's further reporting failure exposed by BBC News
Drax, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The BBC has once again caught Drax burning wood from primary forest in Canada, previously untouched by man, a huge carbon store and obvs prime wildlife habitat.
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
Drax seems to be reducing its use of such wood, but also hiding the extent to which it used it in previous years – contrary to regulations
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Thank the lord for Private Eye
January 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Thank the lord for Private Eye
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George Orwell, who died on this day in 1950.
"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful & murder respectable & to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. ”
"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny & obliterate their own understanding of their history.”
"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful & murder respectable & to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. ”
"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny & obliterate their own understanding of their history.”
January 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
George Orwell, who died on this day in 1950.
"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful & murder respectable & to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. ”
"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny & obliterate their own understanding of their history.”
"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful & murder respectable & to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. ”
"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny & obliterate their own understanding of their history.”
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On the 23rd of October Matilda was hit by a truck. They didn’t stop to help.
A kind lady helped cover her for the night and brought her to us. She was in a horrible state.
Today just 3 months later the unthinkable… Matilda is back walking… (1/8) 🧵
A kind lady helped cover her for the night and brought her to us. She was in a horrible state.
Today just 3 months later the unthinkable… Matilda is back walking… (1/8) 🧵
January 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
On the 23rd of October Matilda was hit by a truck. They didn’t stop to help.
A kind lady helped cover her for the night and brought her to us. She was in a horrible state.
Today just 3 months later the unthinkable… Matilda is back walking… (1/8) 🧵
A kind lady helped cover her for the night and brought her to us. She was in a horrible state.
Today just 3 months later the unthinkable… Matilda is back walking… (1/8) 🧵
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The Profanity Embroidery Group, Whitstable, UK, known for their stitching and swearing #WomensArt
January 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Profanity Embroidery Group, Whitstable, UK, known for their stitching and swearing #WomensArt
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We were very pleased to be able to attend the opening of Outsiders at @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social last night.
We highly recommend you see this show.
@marcdavenant.bsky.social thank you for your work.
We highly recommend you see this show.
@marcdavenant.bsky.social thank you for your work.
*NEW EXHIBITION* Outsiders
📸 This is Uche in her bedroom.
"Outsiders" is a documentary photography project by @marcdavenant.bsky.social telling the stories behind modern British homelessness.
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/outsiders
#outsiders #homelessness #stalbansmuseums
📸 This is Uche in her bedroom.
"Outsiders" is a documentary photography project by @marcdavenant.bsky.social telling the stories behind modern British homelessness.
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/outsiders
#outsiders #homelessness #stalbansmuseums
January 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We were very pleased to be able to attend the opening of Outsiders at @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social last night.
We highly recommend you see this show.
@marcdavenant.bsky.social thank you for your work.
We highly recommend you see this show.
@marcdavenant.bsky.social thank you for your work.
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No-one is pretending it's politically easy.
Tory & Labour governments have both failed to address the social care crisis for over 3 decades. But Labour now has a massive majority. That's the time to be politically brave - as @soniasodha.bsky.social argues here:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tory & Labour governments have both failed to address the social care crisis for over 3 decades. But Labour now has a massive majority. That's the time to be politically brave - as @soniasodha.bsky.social argues here:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour had plenty of time to ponder social care. Now it has a chance to deliver | Sonia Sodha
Keir Starmer’s government can’t leave the urgent question of how social care will be funded to yet another commission
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
No-one is pretending it's politically easy.
Tory & Labour governments have both failed to address the social care crisis for over 3 decades. But Labour now has a massive majority. That's the time to be politically brave - as @soniasodha.bsky.social argues here:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tory & Labour governments have both failed to address the social care crisis for over 3 decades. But Labour now has a massive majority. That's the time to be politically brave - as @soniasodha.bsky.social argues here:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"We know they're out hunting foxes... they send the hounds into areas where there are obviously foxes living... that's not trail hunting. We need a proper law that stops them going out and searching for foxes."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trail hunting 'smokescreen' for illegal activity, critics say
A Labour MP says the current law has loopholes that need closing and firming up.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"We know they're out hunting foxes... they send the hounds into areas where there are obviously foxes living... that's not trail hunting. We need a proper law that stops them going out and searching for foxes."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Gloaming' - by my daughter, Charlotte Strawbridge @cstrawbridgeart.bsky.social
More of Charlotte's beautiful artwork, here: www.charlottestrawbridge.co.uk/art
#wildlifeartist #art #owl #barnowl #birds 🪶
More of Charlotte's beautiful artwork, here: www.charlottestrawbridge.co.uk/art
#wildlifeartist #art #owl #barnowl #birds 🪶
December 31, 2024 at 6:41 PM
'Gloaming' - by my daughter, Charlotte Strawbridge @cstrawbridgeart.bsky.social
More of Charlotte's beautiful artwork, here: www.charlottestrawbridge.co.uk/art
#wildlifeartist #art #owl #barnowl #birds 🪶
More of Charlotte's beautiful artwork, here: www.charlottestrawbridge.co.uk/art
#wildlifeartist #art #owl #barnowl #birds 🪶
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Tim Minchin on why he turned his back on being a comedian and gave up social media
www.channel4.com/news/tim-min...
www.channel4.com/news/tim-min...
Tim Minchin on why he turned his back on being a comedian and gave up social media
It's an unlikely bit of advice from someone who's achieved global success as a multi-talented composer, lyricist, actor, writer, and comedian.
www.channel4.com
December 29, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Tim Minchin on why he turned his back on being a comedian and gave up social media
www.channel4.com/news/tim-min...
www.channel4.com/news/tim-min...
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Last painting today before I stop for Christmas, a very patient Poppy and a lovely tidy studio ready for when I start back again…
Have a lovely winter break everyone ❄️🤍
Have a lovely winter break everyone ❄️🤍
December 23, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Last painting today before I stop for Christmas, a very patient Poppy and a lovely tidy studio ready for when I start back again…
Have a lovely winter break everyone ❄️🤍
Have a lovely winter break everyone ❄️🤍
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Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Exclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation shows
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Why do wolves scent roll? 🐺
When encountering a new scent, wolves will scent roll to mark that area as their own + perhaps even bring the scent back to their family to share the discovery - it’s like bringing home a souvenir!
Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!
When encountering a new scent, wolves will scent roll to mark that area as their own + perhaps even bring the scent back to their family to share the discovery - it’s like bringing home a souvenir!
Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!
December 18, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Why do wolves scent roll? 🐺
When encountering a new scent, wolves will scent roll to mark that area as their own + perhaps even bring the scent back to their family to share the discovery - it’s like bringing home a souvenir!
Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!
When encountering a new scent, wolves will scent roll to mark that area as their own + perhaps even bring the scent back to their family to share the discovery - it’s like bringing home a souvenir!
Plus, it looks like a lot of fun!