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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote and let the far-right in to destroy it all? Sign the @compassoffice.bsky.social open letter urging progressive leaders to cooperate at the next election: actionnetwork.org/forms/unite-...

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Unite the Progressive Majority to Build a Better Britain!

Most people want a fairer society, a working democracy, a protected planet. So why split the vote & let the far-right in to destroy it all? That's why I've signed this open letter urging progressive l...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

UK companies are harming the environment, communities and workers through their global supply chains. It has to stop. Join me - use @friends-earth.bsky.social’s tool and ask your MP to back a new law to hold UK companies to account 🌍👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📝 action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/tell-...

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Tell your MP: back a new law to protect forests and people

For too long, UK companies have been able to put profit over planet. From deforestation almost wiping out species like the orangutan to brutal exploitation of workers. Poorly regulated supply chains f...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

UK companies are trashing the environment and wrecking the lives of people overseas through their global supply chains - and UK law lets them get away with it. Join me and call for a new #BizHumanRights law to put #PlanetOverProfit. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...

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Make companies pay for exploiting people and planet

Greedy UK companies are wrecking the world’s forests through their international supply chains. Last year was the hottest on record, yet global deforestation - one of the leading causes of climate bre...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

“Sustainable” timber isn’t always safe. Forests are being destroyed, Indigenous communities displaced and critically endangered species like the Malayan tiger are under threat. Demand the UK government takes action: foe.uk/bgf63 @friends-earth.bsky.social

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Stop tainted timber destroying forests, homes and wildlife

Take action Our investigation has uncovered a disturbing truth: “sustainable” timber from Malaysia can’t be trusted. Certification schemes are failing, so timber linked to forest destruction, wildlife...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Well that’s it. My PC now boots to Linux. Windows 11 stuck in perpetual restart after last “security” update and cannot uninstall it. Still nothing from Microsoft with a fix.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚 At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection. Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...

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Demand UK support for Indigenous forest defenders at climate talks

Our world’s forests are under threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss and threatening vulnerable communities. This year’s UN climate talks – hosted in the Amazon – are our chance to act. W...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

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Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)

Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives. Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...

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Cash for access

Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life. No real consequences. No accountability. Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...

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Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.

Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws. I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW. ✍️ Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...

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📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!

Thursday’s election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken. With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning election...

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Take 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content! goodlaw.social/gk0i

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Meta: this time it’s personal

Take 2 mins to write to Meta now!

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Daytime view of St Catherine’s lighthouse, IOW, England. 30+ years ago. Still manned then. Stayed on caravan about where this photo taken from. During fog they sounded the foghorns. VERY loud!

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Don’t know where “Avon” appeared from in the text?

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

St Catherine’s lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England. This is not enhanced or filtered! 35mm slide taken some 30+ years Avon on holiday.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I love sedums, so understated then whompf!

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Golden Anniversary - photo from this summer

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Sorry about the quality (old 1/2 frame 35mm about 50 years old!)

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I believe these are Waxcap fungi. Found these in a friend’s paddock hence the gift in the bottom right corner!

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The iconic fungi, poisonous but very pretty. Amanita muscaria or fly agaric.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I believe these are Oyster Mushrooms? Photographed in New Forest.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

My first cat, Biscuit, some 60+ years ago. Tattered ears from many fights with the 30+ cats the lady had at the bottom of our garden!

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Our lovely Minty. Rescued and had a long life with us. Long gone but never forgotten.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Large parasol mushroom found in the New Forest.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Our beautiful Merlin, sadly passed now. He was huge and used to reach up onto the kitchen tops to hurry us up feeding him. A gentle giant.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Jelly fungus. Photo taken probably 30+ years ago.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Another of our past cats. A feral cat which frequented Southampton University and was brought to us by my late Mother who worked there. Lived many happy years with our many other pets.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Cats Our family has cherished. Our beautiful Lucy, now long gone to the cattery in the sky.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

That's it - just deactivated my Twitter (X) account - good riddance...........

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

My wife called me out to see this wonderful humming bird moth busy feeding over our pond. Apologies for the blur but an iPhone is probably not the best way to capture this.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

When you dig into the hidden detail of the government's carbon capture and storage programme, the sheer scale of fiscal and environmental irresponsibility is hard to comprehend. We could be on the hook for £50 billion, with zero benefit. My column. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Labour’s carbon-capture scheme will be Starmer’s white elephant: a terrible mistake costing billions | George Monbiot

The supposedly green project – brainchild of the previous Tory government – will increase emissions, not reduce them, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

Better late than never...he did turn up again last Thursday.

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 02/10/2024

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Wonder if my little friend will visit me tomorrow whilst I’m fishing. Almost had a kingfisher perch on the rod once.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Should keep the birds happy for a while. I think it’s a Himalayan Honeysuckle. Loads of these on the plant. Blackbirds love them.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

I have one who stands at the back door and shouts to be fed. Trouble is it’s quite often at 3am in the morning! That and the young fox cubs visiting to play on our patio about the same time, crashing about with flower pots and anything loose.

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David Payne @dippydot.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

Wonder if this year’s Amaryllis will be as good?