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We live in the Forest of Dean. I love walking, cooking, knitting, art, reading, and watching cricket and rugby

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Anna H @athenepallas.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Latest far right malign effect - unfounded accusations of immigrants stealing wild birds to eat have led to a physical assault on a volunteer rescuing a cygnet. The Greenwich Wildlife Network statement is long, but worth a read - it's thoughtful, courageous and impeccably argued:
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Mei 🪽 @meidotwav.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
treat your body like a data center. consume as much water, art and literature as possible. upset local municipalities with your existence.
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Lucy Antal aka Grab Your Spoon @lucyantal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Let the mithering begin. You are all most welcome to mute me for a few weeks, but please share our crowdfunder for a replacement @alchemickitchen.bsky.social Queen of Greens bus. Aviva will match fund every individual donation up to £250, every £1 becomes £2! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-keep-...
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Help keep the Queen of Greens greengrocer mobile!
We need to replace one of our greengrocer buses that provides access to fresh produce to people living in food deserts across Liverpool.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In 2021, UK income tax personal allowance frozen at £12,570, 26.6m paid income tax at the basic rate of 20%. 2026-27: 31.4m liable to pay income tax at 20%. In 2021, 6.47m pensioners paid income tax. 2026-27: 9.58m pensioners liable to income tax. Govt must relieve poverty. End stealth tax.
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This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Much as we love bookshops, they need more than love to keep going. A bookshop can be the centre of a whole community. Bookshops support authors; organize events. A thriving bookshop teaches the next generation that literacy matters. So don't just love your bookshop: actually buy books there.
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Claire Cullingworth @ccullingworth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This made me smile, attached to an ordinary cast iron drainpipe on a house in Durham. #TinyJoys
A cast iron drain pipe going down the side of a white-painted house.  A crest of red feathers and a bright orange beak made from something solid have been attached around it.  It looks remarkably like "Feathers McGraw", the evil criminal penguin from The Wrong Trousers.
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Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes
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Ilikecaketoo (UK) @ilikecaketoo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Disgraceful that the RNLI have to say this today, but here we are 😞. If you would like to donate👇🏻. rnli.org/support-us/g... #RNLI #RNLISavesLives
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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A member of my family used to be lifeboat crew. And whilst crew members hold all kinds of political beliefs, they never allow them to dictate who should be saved and how.
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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
"France passed a single law and instantly unlocked 11 gigawatts of #solarenergy — without using new land. In 2023, France's government mandated solar canopies over all car parks larger than 80 spaces. The scale was enormous: There are 400,000 parking areas across France #ActOnClimate #Renewables
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Dawn Robertson 🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇷 @hayloftbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Guy Thomas 〓〓 @guywrites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The wealth of being able to give to others. I do not know who wrote these words but they resonate. May your day be peaceful, my friends, and may you find joy in the simplest of things. 😊 #life #mindfulness #calm #peace
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Remember when you're fleeing for your life to take crockery, cutlery, bedding and several changes of clothes with you if you want to avoid being trashed by Daily Express hacks whose only experience of danger is submitting their expenses.
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Rosemary Griggs @ragriggsauthor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Bess of Hardwick used sumptuous embroideries and textiles to show her status and to tell her family story - she used embroideries to record her children’s marriages. Many examples are on display at National Trust Hardwick Hall. #textiletuesday #embroidery #hardwickhall
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Nettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Please read..... #BookSky
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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The famous Hindsgavl Dagger, found by a young boy out walking with his mum on the Danish island of Fænø! A masterpiece of flint knapping from Late Neolithic Denmark, c. 1900-1700 BC. 📷 National Museum of Denmark #FindsFriday #Archaeology
A photo of the so-called Hindsgavl Dagger by Arnold Mikkelsen for the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. It is knapped from flint which appears a burnt orange colour in the photo, displayed against a black background. The Hindsgavl Dagger is a type of late Neolithic flint blade known as a ‘fishtail’ dagger. It has a leaf-shaped body and a distinctive fishtail-shaped hilt. There is zig-zag knapping on the hilt which is said to mimic the stitched seam on leather handles of bronze daggers. The blade is less than 1 cm thick. The Hindsgavl Dagger is famous in Denmark and features on the Danish 100 Krone bank note. Dimensions: 29.5 cm in length.
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Jenny M @abbyaug.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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Sign the Petition
I strongly oppose Dido Harding being appointed as Chief Executive of NHS England.
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Felicity Hayes-McCoy @fhayesmccoy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The scale of pollution in the River Lugg and Wye has been devasting for North Herefordshire, impacting local construction, tourism, farming and more. It's clear that the current measures in place do not come close to tackling this issue - we need a Water Protection Zone for the Wye catchment now.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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Paul Hayward @paulhayward.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
"A series of unfortunate events." (Ben Stokes) My take on the political theatre of his exit and the mess England are now in. For @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
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Stokes leaves a giant hole and England cricket in a mess
He may have been a great player but his reign as captain has ended in a shambles
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Sally Rose @sallyrose.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
#Northampton
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Rob Chapman @scribblerrob.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
My best overheard in Tod still remains the lady in Aldi who said "I feel really rundown lately. Betty says I should try that mindlessness."
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Stuart Houghton @stuarthoughton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Pass this on. You never know who might need it and it could make a huge difference if someone is struggling for whatever reason
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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thank you! 🐦‍⬛🦋🐛🐞🦔🦡🐝
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Art UK @artukdotorg.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This artwork perfectly captures the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling race which happens every Spring Bank Holiday 🧀 Explore cheese in art 👉 artuk.org/discover/curations/the-ar… 🧑‍🎨 Charles March Gere (1869–1957) © the artist's estate. 📷 Gloucester Museums Service Art Collection
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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Am a science teacher but am increasingly focused on trying to get my students to READ more. Research shows the greatest predictor of success in school science is a child’s literacy. Without being able to read properly, without having an adequate vocabulary, children’s ability to flourish is limited.
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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I cannot stress this strongly enough: Support your local theatre, café, bookstore, bakery, and library. We breathe life into these places when we support them. They need us, and more importantly, we need them.
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Jo Grady @drjogrady.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Please sign!
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Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
This is a historic environment job with the Forestry Commission.
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Architecture @architecture.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
The interior of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain.
The interior of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain.
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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
What a joy to celebrate the county #flower of #Hertfordshire in my @theguardian.com country diary today. #naturewriting #countrydiary
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Country diary: The rise of the rare pasqueflower is my Easter miracle | Nic Wilson
Therfield Heath, Hertfordshire: Soft and felty beyond belief, these springtime tremblers are also highly scarce – yet here are tens of thousands of them
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Kendie @kendie.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Fans of TM Logan, there are several of his books currently on offer for 99p on Amazon, including his latest one, The Weekend. #books #reading www.amazon.co.uk/Weekend-Pre-...
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Deborah Vass @deborahvass.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
So many accounts of Hilda Carline's life return, inevitably, to Stanley Spencer, and it becomes hard to see her clearly. This piece is an attempt to stay with her through a small group of paintings that made me look again. open.substack.com/pub/stillske...
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Staying with Hilda Carline: a life seen through her paintings
The unseen works of the wife of Stanley Spencer and a collection of Spring recommendations to bring cheer
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Pipa💙 @pipapipia.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Let's take care, respect and love the rivers. It is very urgent and it is not being done. 🩵🌳🌿
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Aintright @aintright.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Maureen and Malcolm the Mallards #BirdOfTheDay #MarriedCouples #ECK #ukbirds
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Stephen McGann @stephenmcgann.uk · 11/03/2026
I still think about this a lot.
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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Fascinating world of ancient #glass: This #Roman flask in the form of a fish was found in Cologne, 3rd c. AD. 🐠🐟 We don't know what is was used for, maybe the shape relates to the content (fish sauce), maybe it was used to hold oil. 📷 🏺
The photo shows an intricately designed glass figurine in the shape of a stylized fish. The fish is made of transparent, slightly yellow-tinted glass and features numerous decorative details. Its body is adorned with curved elements, including a blue wavy line above a black, round eye. The fins and tail are elaborately shaped, with the tail appearing broad. In the background, another glass figurine resembling an animal is visible. The image has taken in a exhibition setting.
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Hannah Barker @historyhannahb.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
I found this deeply reassuring
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Architecture @architecture.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The breathtaking interior view of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, looking up from the floor toward the vaulted ceiling.
Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain
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Friends of Friendless Churches @friendlesschurches.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
St John the Baptist's, Matlock Dale is one of several charming Arts and Crafts churches that we care for across England and Wales. Read the rest of this threat to find out more about this chapel and the Arts and Crafts style. 1/11
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Sharon Somerville #IAmAntifa @arcticlass.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Loved this 🇸🇪🏒👇
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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Today is Candlemas - which is a beautiful name. A chance to celebrate 'the return of light' Artist: Roger Hall
A sailing boat sales on a calm sea at dusk. The sunset reflects in the water with an orangey glow and mountains are dark in the background.
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Liz Anderson @lizanderson.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
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Rob 🏳️‍🌈 @rotster.net · 29/01/2026
Bad news for WASPI women who definitely deserve better, but also good news for those of us looking forward to seeing Labour collapse at the forthcoming elections because they've entirely alienated their core vote.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Together with cross-party MPs in the River Wye catchment, I wrote to the Minister for Water and Flooding to request a meeting to discuss how we can make progress in restoring the Wye and tackling flooding. We cannot stand by whilst the Wye continues to decline.
Dear Emma,
We are writing to invite you to meet with us, cross-party MPs in the River Wye catchment, to
discuss how we can make progress in restoring the Wye and tackling flooding.
The Wye has been in the headlines since 2020 as a leading victim of river pollution, and also
for its increasingly regular and severe floods. Cleaning up the river and reducing flooding are
serious challenges which require political leadership, and this is why we’re appealing for
your help. 
The long-awaited Diffuse Water Pollution Plan for the River Wye, produced late last year by
the Environment Agency, makes clear that current and projected actions will fall far short of
reducing pollution to the necessary levels.
It says, especially in the Arrow/Lugg/Frome part of the catchment, that we need to reduce
pollution from agriculture by 85%. It models various scenarios which show that even if we
had a 100% uptake of regulatory measures, plus 100% uptake of voluntary measures, and
converted 30% of arable land to zero-input grassland - we would still only get to a 60%
reduction in pollution. And there’s no plan to even get that far, with no timeframe or targets
offered. 
We can’t stand by whilst the Wye continues to decline, without any plan to prevent the
pollution or restore the river. 
We believe the option of a Water Protection Zone (WPZ) ought to be fully evaluated,
especially in relation to the worst-affected parts of the catchment, because the issues on the
Wye evidently can’t be resolved without special measures. We need catchment-specific
regulatory action. We need to ensure this happens across the entire catchment, encompassing
Wales as well as England. 
For example, a WPZ could mandate larger river buffers, stop high-risk activities on high-risk
land to prevent extreme soil loss, implement a moratorium on emissions from intensive
livestock units, and require authorities to issue penalties when rules are breached. 
One of the key threats to the Wye is soil run-off. Soil entering the…practices which are exacerbating flooding, rather than mitigating it.
There is a real win-win opportunity to address both flooding and river pollution with one suite
of actions which would keep soil on the land, bolstering our food security at the same time.
There would also be a significant local financial benefit to supporting farmers to take action
to reduce flooding, especially considering the economic costs currently being borne by
flooded homes, businesses and infrastructure. 
We are very keen to meet with you to discuss these matters. Please could you suggest a date
and time for such a meeting?
We would also appreciate an update on several other related matters:
 1: What is happening with the promised £1 million to fund research on the Wye?
 2: Why is DEFRA enabling the government to withdraw from Landscape Recovery
projects with one year’s notice, when these schemes are intended to be 20-30 year
schemes? We have two potential Landscape Recovery schemes on the Wye - Wyescapes
and Ridge to River - and this exit clause in the contract is undermining trust for farmers and
confidence for investors and risks threatening the viability of the whole scheme.
 3: Why is there still no meaningful enforcement of environmental regulations and no
consequences for polluting practices? The Environment Agency say they carried out 183
farm inspections in the Wye during 2024/25, of which 78 received "enforcement responses"
all of which were either warning letters or site warnings. There were no penalties given out
for breaches of environmental regulations, so there is still no meaningful deterrent for
polluters. 
Thank you for your time and consideration. We are grateful for the time you’ve already spent
on the Wye, and look forward to working with you to accelerate progress on such efforts. We
look forward to your reply. 
Yours sincerely
Dr Ellie Chowns MP
Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire
Jesse Norman MP
Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire
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