Reposted by Selina BastableDave Underwood @oblivionwithbells.com · 31/12/2025Multiply this by many counties around Britain and you have the real cost of flag shaggers efforts. 44217
Selina Bastable @selinab.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I am so excited. I have just heard the call of a cuckoo coming from our woods. Only the second time in the twenty plus years we’ve lived here. 010
Reposted by Selina BastableAstronomy 🔭 @astronomy.bsky.social · 10/05/2025"We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever." - Carl Sagan, Cosmos 138123671838
Reposted by Selina BastableProtect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Time for England to BAN snares! 'Repost' if you agree! 28059
Reposted by Selina BastablePhil Myers @philmyers53.bsky.social · 05/05/2025804 to get to 10,000 Please, let's keep it going! Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European UnionGiven that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry. 49165
Reposted by Selina BastablePhil Myers @philmyers53.bsky.social · 01/05/2025The deadline for this petition is next Thursday, the 8th. We need a minimum of 10K. We have 8,288 . Either way, it will take years. If this fails, it'll set back the cause by a further 5 years. So , 5 years vs. 1,722 signatures a no-brainer? Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4eq3c17 274
Reposted by Selina BastableRSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 01/05/2025#NoMowMay has begun! 🌼 The rare chance to help nature by doing nothing. 19608196
Reposted by Selina BastableNationCymru @nation.cymru · 01/05/2025As Plantlife kicks off its annual No Mow May campaign, new survey data on Welsh attitudes towards garden plants reveals that many still regard wildflowers as weeds – overlooking their benefits for wildlife and biodiversitywp.meGive Dandelions a Chance: Public urged to rethink wildflowers, as Plantlife launches No Mow MayAs Plantlife kicks off its annual No Mow May campaign, new survey data on Welsh attitudes towards garden plants reveals that many still regard wildflowers as weeds – overlooking their benefits for wil... 24120
Reposted by Selina BastableReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Former Reform candidate avoids jail for £27k charity fraud Daniel Turner diverted Covid grants meant for a youth centre to his own bank account Who does that? A close associate of Andrea Jenkyns & Sean Matthews her campaign manager, that’s who. www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln... 19283177
Reposted by Selina BastablePhil Myers @philmyers53.bsky.social · 28/04/2025No more speeches. No more I told you so's. No more complaining. Let's get this done NOW! If you haven't signed, please do so + share + ask friends + family to sign PLEASE Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European UnionGiven that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry. 047
Reposted by Selina BastableJosh Russell → @MVTFWD @joshfwd.bsky.social · 26/04/2025It’ll be easier to stop Reform now. Than it will be to stop Reform later. stopreformuk.vote Vote tactically on May 1st, this Thursday. And - Signup to join with your email - Follow @mvtfwd.bsky.socialstopreformuk.voteStop the Tories and ReformYour vote is your power. Use it tactically to get the Tories and Reform out, then influence your new MP and the next government. 312259
Reposted by Selina BastableNationCymru @nation.cymru · 25/04/2025Wales is set to become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial automatic voter registrationnation.cymruAutomatic voter registration to be trialed in WalesWales is set to become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial automatic voter registration. Four local authorities across Wales will be launching pilots which will evaluate different approaches ... 35516
Reposted by Selina BastableNiall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Of all the dogs we've re-homed big Larry is the one I worried about the most. I think it's fair to say I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Larry has found his people 🥰🙏 621899172
Reposted by Selina BastableAlex Davies-Jones MP @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social · 23/04/2025The Welsh Labour Government is investing an additional £5.5 million to support hospices. This funding will help ensure people continue to receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve at the end of life. 1161
Reposted by Selina BastableDoctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 22/04/2025Cuts to humanitarian aid WILL cost lives. Disaster-hit communities, women in conflict zones, children threatened by malaria and many others face a future with diminished access to medical care. Stand in solidarity and keep the conversation going. 📢 13517210
Reposted by Selina BastableMr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Enemies of the people. 23418
Reposted by Selina BastableMarcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · 17/04/2025"None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free" - Goethe 03110
Reposted by Selina BastablePeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Nigel Farage has told ITV News the first thing he would do as prime minister if he won a general election would be to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK. THIS IS WHY youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...youtu.beNigel Farage says first thing he would do as PM if he won a GE would be to remove UK from the ECHRYouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 22529481056
Reposted by Selina BastableBritish Gardening History @britgardhistory.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Blossom is so often overlooked when we choose a new apple tree, but as this wonderful montage from @thepackingshedtamar on IG shows, some varieties have especially beautiful flowers. Scent also varies greatly from variety to variety. 512432
Reposted by Selina BastableBrexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 13/04/2025In case you missed it ... When we were in the EU, there were signs all over the place showing how the EU was investing in our towns and regions. And best of all, EU funding was shared out EQUALLY and FAIRLY across all parts of the UK, regardless of which party was in power. #RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 31643241
Reposted by Selina BastableColin 🏴 (cms48X) @cms48.bsky.social · 13/04/2025The people of Wales are funding England's HS 2 project to the tune of £3.9 b and will receive zero benefit. When the Port Talbot Steel Works were in trouble, the establishment all but ignored their requests for help. WM must be dismantled. #IndepepdenceforUKColonies 🏴🏴 28237
Reposted by Selina BastableMarcus Brigstocke @marcusbrig.bsky.social · 10/04/2025“They were careless people, they smashed up things and people, and then retreated back into their money," The Great Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald. 100 years old today. 6435109
Reposted by Selina BastableNiall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Little Pippilotta should be angry and bitter at the world after being inflicted with a brain injury when she was a puppy. But like so many dogs she decides to live in the moment. She wouldn’t be here today were it not for the dedication of my friend Sybille. An amazing recovery 1182047258
Reposted by Selina BastableArthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 08/04/2025I was reminded of this: “The less talent they have, the more pride, vanity, and arrogance they have. All these fools, however, find other fools who applaud them.” Good old Erasmus… en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Prai...en.wikipedia.orgIn Praise of Folly - Wikipedia 212930
Reposted by Selina BastableSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 08/04/2025“A situation in which the occupant of the White House can make such momentous changes on his own, unchecked, reflects serious political decay in American politics.” Holding out for some dismal deal with Trump will not be worth the very high price we’ll all pay for it. economist.com/by-invitatio... 20419145
Reposted by Selina BastableJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 06/04/2025#HandsOffProtests 437263727556
Selina Bastable @selinab.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Glorious sunny day with bright blue skies and all is well with the world (providing I ignore someone who shall remain nameless) - the first house martins of the season have arrived and are investigating last year’s nests. Hope the swallows follow soon. 000
Reposted by Selina BastableJoni Askola @joniaskola.bsky.social · 05/04/2025We ended up raising more money than initially planned and will thus buy a fourth truck which will go to the 79th brigade. Massive thanks to all those of you who helped with this campaign! You are amazing! 🙏🏻🇺🇦🇫🇮 @69thsb.bsky.social 625646
Reposted by Selina BastableGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Just got to the Mall and saw this sign, which no one is going to top. #HandsOff2025 9905169310094
Reposted by Selina BastableMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025The EU is advising citizens to be crisis-ready and have food and water in storage. What is the UK doing for preparedness?northwestbylines.co.ukCrisis-ready: but are we as prepared as the rest of Europe?The EU is advising citizens to be crisis-ready and have food and water in storage. What is the UK doing for preparedness? 58352120
Reposted by Selina BastablePaul Sandars🏴 @paulsandars.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Great to read the support for Welsh independence now stands at 40%. 26511
Reposted by Selina BastableMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Yay! Only 10% tariffs for UK! 23887208
Reposted by Selina BastableIan Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Nest building is in full swing. Great & Blue Tits are particularly active, coming to the kitchen window to collect natural jute twine, which I've cut into 1 inch lengths & blitzed in the food processor. There's absolutely no risk of entanglement when the jute is processed like this. #ukwildlife 57013
Reposted by Selina BastableNiall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Brownie is our newest arrival. All she ever knew was the chain since she was born. I've never seen a happier dog. 🥰🙏 651959216
Reposted by Selina BastableBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Banksy artwork in Gaza. 1126089
Reposted by Selina BastableStuart Bourne 🌱🪴 @stuartbourne.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Anyone else fascinated by how new fronds on ferns emerge? I think they look so cool. 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #Ferns 8894
Reposted by Selina BastableThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/03/2025🤔👇🏽 731229418061
Reposted by Selina BastableNationCymru @nation.cymru · 28/03/2025The number of councils that back the devolution of Crown Estate assets to Wales now stands at 19, after Cardiff Council backed the proposal.nation.cymruLargest council in Wales backs devolution of Crown EstateThe number of councils that back the devolution of Crown Estate assets to Wales now stands at 19, after Cardiff Council backed the proposal. The motion, which was passed by members at a full council m... 411739
Reposted by Selina BastableBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Enemies of Francesca Albanese are trying to get the UN Special Rapporteur blocked from being renewed in May this year. This is how they work if they can't beat you, and they can't smear you, they cancel you Show your support for Francesca who dares challenge Israel's war crimes 12567194
Reposted by Selina BastableJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 26/03/2025It’s clear that the more stupid, amoral, dishonest and/or vicious you are, the more use you are to Donald Trump. And this holds true across politics & media on both sides of the Atlantic. 561463209
Reposted by Selina BastableFascinating Finds @fascinatingfinds.bsky.social · 22/03/2025The way the frost highlights this sculpture 3657
Reposted by Selina BastableNiall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Been working on this in the background for 3 months. Opened it this week. A huge step forward and all in Alba’s memory 💜 www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4R-...youtube.comOpening Alba's Kitchen Feeding 1200 Street DogsYouTube video by Happy Doggo 841620245
Reposted by Selina BastablePatrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 22/03/2025What units the far right wing besides the obvious❓ They’re all raving snowflakes, who scream like toddlers when caught out or challenged👇🏼 Farage attacked BBC over being heckled on BBCQT😩 Lowe boos over Reform split😩 Benononwine cries re suspension from Waitrose😩 Robinson regularly plays victim😩 🤷🏼♂️ 54213
Reposted by Selina BastableIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 21/03/2025North London: @chrischirp.bsky.social has lost her cat. Please check your garden, shed, garage etc. Full contact details below. 11238173
Reposted by Selina BastableMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 20/03/2025“Tax our wealth” – that’s the message from millionaires across the UK whose campaign is hitting the road ahead of the government’s spring statement...yorkshirebylines.co.ukMore taxes? Yes please! Patriotic Millionaires want to do more for the country“Tax our wealth” – that’s the message from millionaires across the UK whose campaign is hitting the road ahead of the government’s spring statement 321245430