Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Eek! Glad I checked the 1730 train wasn’t cancelled. Apparently we are on bus replacement that was leaving at 1703 and it was 1654 when I checked 😳 thankfully made the bus so will not pay through the nose for a cab just so i can meet the 1900 start for 12 hour shift 😩 010
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Over eight hours into a twelve hour shift and I have only booked in 21 drivers. Next sailing is not until 07:50 by which time I will be well away! At least, I hope to be!! 000
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Stepped out for a moment and was so glorious outside I decided to sod the chores in the house and tidy up out there instead. Great timing as garden waste collection is tomorrow. 😅 Unfortunately, I M now back in the house having to do chores. 😔 010
Reposted by WillowadeBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/09/2026This is deliberate. And it's illegal. “This level of criminality shows that water companies do not believe they, or the government, will ever do anything meaningful to stop them.” www.theguardian.com/business/2026/s…theguardian.comDry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutinyExclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026 28462237
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Asher is at doggy daycare on the farm this morning and Merlin has been missing him so he’s picked me for company instead 😍 020
Reposted by WillowadeGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Just loving how John Cleese, now reduced to one of his own caricatures, rages about immigrants coming to the UK and failing to accept "our" culture, from his home in ... (checks notes) ... Nevis in the Caribbean. 61075721805
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Their response? Well she could be O because of her dad 🤦🏽♀️ There are MANY reasons her blood is showing as O Her dad is the least likely reason. I cited lots of reasons why and they still insist it probably because of her dad. #BloodDonation #anomoly #BloodGroups 000
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Explaining to call staff my daughter’s blood group may have been incorrectly noted. BOTH my parents are AB+ and I am B+ I have no O allele in my blood. Their father is O+ but as I will have given each of my children a B allele, they should ALL show as B+ My child is recorded as O+ 😳 110
Reposted by WillowadePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits, vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill. Silence on corporate welfare. 37.8% of Universal Credit claimants are in work. Due to hikes in retirement age, many seniors can't work, claim benefits. Women will be hardest hit.independent.co.ukBurnham to make some benefits conditional and ‘get serious’ about cutting welfareNew prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care 83448224
Reposted by WillowadeFlounder Cat @floundercat.bsky.social · 09/07/2026We want to inspire others to dance with their pets! We challenge YOU to do this dance with your dog or cat (or fish). Just teach them the routine below, film it, and then challenge some friends so they can join in the fun too! *Be sure to tag @floundercat and @Thesupercollies 041
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Heading in fur night three of four. Thankfully my work wife will be in tonight so hoping that will make the night go at a better pace. 😁 010
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Night shifts are wild. Yesterday, after shift 1 of 4, practically comatose. But today, woke up after nap, sorted the front garden, had a long chat with new neighbour, then came in and baked cup cakes AND cleared the kitchen (inc the prev nights dishes) while cakes were in the oven. 😅 000
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Heading to an old family friends restaurant for a meal to celebrate my mum who will be turning 80 this week. 🥳🥳 000
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 07/07/2026If I wasn’t in a rental, I’d have taken her in a heartbeat. But I have been telling my brother to get a pet for the last few years and encouraging my mum to embrace being a pet mum again. She’s missed Asher so much after having him there for a whole year as a pup and then barely seeing him. 000
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 07/07/2026So, yday my sis asked in fam group chat if any takers for a rehoming a dog. Kids begged but I said out how bro desperately needs a pet when my mum casually mentions that if she is given the dog for her b’day next week, no one (my dad) can really say anything. 😂 so Asher may have a new cousin soon 😍 100
Reposted by WillowadeGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Terrible news: the Court of Appeal has just ruled that the Government’s ban on Palestine Action is lawful. PA is now likely to lodge an appeal before the Supreme Court. So the mass arrests of peaceful people sitting with cardboard signs will continue. Because that is what terrorism looks like ... 1232644969
Reposted by Willowade👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 08/06/2026I think every politician who proposes to ban anything on the internet for teens should be required to propose, as an alternate, a free and accessible and all weather space for teens to hang out in their own hometown 804348964
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Had a lovely weekend making flowery headbands with my kids and goddaughter. So much fun being together and bringing some of our own sunshine in what was an overcast day 🥰 010
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 06/06/2026My daughter and I have an oopsie tattoo from a famous book series that we’re gonna cover. Only good thing is we had it made as a stylised piece so it isn’t immediately obvious because I had a feeling it would happen given that I’m Indian origin and seen THAT symbol stolen from my heritage. 😭 030
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Managed to cut the lawn after finding my hedge trimmer in daughter’s bedroom. (She was holding it while k was decorating my own room). Glad to have made a start despite the rain today but the nettles definitely fought back as I am covered in stings 😩 I may clean out the fire pit for later 🤔 020
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 29/05/2026These last six weeks in my world have been utterly crazy but in a good way, for a change. Amongst the Lifelings we have had; a new job, TWO newly emerged adults in home, a graduation, a new driver, and a winner of a national creative competition for sustainability. 🥳 000
Reposted by WillowadeZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/05/2026"Our community is scared and exhausted but we are fighting back." It's important that all of us who stand with the LGBTIQA+ community support the Good Law project in their appeal against the high court decision. Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️ greenparty.org.uk/2026/05/22/s...greenparty.org.ukSian Berry MP responds to EHRC single-sex space guidance - Green PartySian Berry MP said:“While some consideration seems to have been given to the utter impracticality of implementing the previous version of this code, under the demands of the Supreme Court judgment, th... 531419415
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Far right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. We can't let them. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division. goodlawproject.org/s/4ca10bgoodlawproject.orgMisan Harriman Handraiser | Good Law ProjectFar right newspapers are trying to run a smear campaign against Misan Harriman. Add your name to the open letter, and stand against hate and division. 000
Reposted by WillowadeAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/03/2026ChatGPT is shedding users fast. Since yesterday alone, estimates suggest more than a million accounts have been deleted and the boycott continues to gain momentum. Incredible work, everyone! 22673171703
Reposted by WillowadeUniversal Unconditional Basic Income @universal4usa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026THIS. This right here. There are many anti-UBI people who's core anger about the idea stems from jealousy that Others might not suffer like they did/do, and jealousy that the people who do "menial" labor will be treated equally to them 13716
Reposted by WillowadeDr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 15/11/2025I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge. Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots. A thread 🧵 1/8 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUK set to limit refugees to temporary staysShabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system. 461488675
Reposted by WillowadeThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Remember: what Trump and his administration are doing is only possible because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional functions of check and balance. 1967245
Reposted by WillowadeNathalie Tocci @nathalietocci.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Europe’s failure to condemn Trump’s illegal aggression in Venezuela isn’t just wrong – it’s stupid. My piece @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comEurope’s failure to condemn Trump’s illegal aggression in Venezuela isn’t just wrong – it’s stupid | Nathalie TocciThe more European countries act as colonies, unable and unwilling to stand up to Trump, the more they’ll be treated as such, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci 14300108
Reposted by WillowadeOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Your fact of the day: The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six American citizens suffers a food-borne illness annually. In the UK, the figure is one in 132. bylinetimes.com/2020/02/28/f...bylinetimes.comFowl Play: How US Chicken Imports will Pollute Britain's PoorSince joining the EU British food has gone from bog-awful to top-notch, but Otto English reveals how a US Trade deal will unravel 40 years of progress. 341317564
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Wishing you some gentle days ahead. I am sorry there’s nothing practical I can offer 💖 010
Reposted by WillowadeEmma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 20/12/2025There are still a few spaces left on my botanical (10) & bird illustration (24) & mental health w'shops in January I'll teach you how to draw🌿🌱 or🐦⬛👇 AND how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health I'm an molecular cell biologist & illustrator: workshops.emmamitchell.uk 317780
Reposted by WillowadeEsheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 11/12/2025“an estimate from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) last month that branded medicines could soon cost the NHS an extra £3bn a year. That £3bn extra does not buy us anything – it is more money for the same medicines.” - thank you Labour www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWhat will be the cost of Keir Starmer’s new medicines deal with Donald Trump? British lives | Aditya ChakraborttyMore than £3bn that could have been used for UK patients will go to big pharma for its branded products, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty 21310
Reposted by Willowadesianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 11/12/2025🔴NEW🔴 Changes to family reunion rules mean "new level of cruelty" for refugee families, experts warn. www.opendemocracy.net/en/uk-govern... @opendemocracy.netopendemocracy.netUK asylum proposals add ‘new layer of cruelty’, expert warnsThe decision to end the automatic right to family reunion will intensify vulnerable refugees’ trauma and suffering 13124
Reposted by WillowadeGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/12/20251. We've had a huge response to the launch of the Earth Rover Program, above all from small farmers, especially in Africa. Farmers all over the world are highly attuned to the need for a better understanding of soil, and have immediately seen the potential. 🧵 1/10 www.earthroverprogram.orgearthroverprogram.orgThe Earth Rover ProgramThe Earth Rover Program unites scientists, farmers, and innovators to monitor, understand, and restore soils worldwide. Advancing food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity through open scien... 3322114
Reposted by WillowadeLaura McInerney @missmc.bsky.social · 07/12/2025My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’ 244139944295
Reposted by WillowadeSpooky Snigdha @snig.bsky.social · 07/12/2025The exact people now saying "Nigel Farage was young and foolish at school" (to excuse his racism, bullying and harassment of fellow pupils at Dulwich College) are the same people who said "Shamima Begum was old enough to know what she was doing". 22603203
Reposted by WillowadeDan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Retrospective legislation, ex post facto laws, moving the goalposts after the fact, taking law abiding people and making them criminals. This should not happen in any country. 1415
Reposted by WillowadeHK @hkesvani.bsky.social · 05/12/2025One of the things I hope will be remembered re “gender critical” politics is that they were mostly good at forcing exclusion and basically nothing else. No serious investment into women’s charities or institutes, no desire to really partake in VAWG nor any effort to improve public toilets 522441
Reposted by Willowadeonion person @junlper.beer · 04/12/2025getting the onion newspaper is worth it alone for the ads 265264812
Reposted by WillowadeJadey Character @lampjaded.bsky.social · 04/12/2025If you're pitching AI as the answer to everything and NOT pitching Basic Income or the like at the same time, you're not promoting a Star Trek future; you're promoting any number of shitty dystopias instead. 26124
Reposted by Willowadeleafie @teamleafie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025A pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing.leafie.co.ukUK police ‘inadequately trained’ on medical cannabis law, research shows - leafieA pilot training project has exposed alarming deficiencies in police understanding of medical cannabis regulations, with 88 per cent of officers knowing little or nothing about the 2018 law change that legalised cannabis prescribing – leading to wrongful arrests and medication confiscation from legally prescribed patients. 021
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Teens have had fun decorating their advent calendars. This was an absolute bargain and I’m super excited about seeing them again next year!! (Middle one is using a more intricate design idea so is taking longer but we never intended for them to be rushed) 010
Reposted by WillowadeAll On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Talking saves lives and we need to be honest about our mental health. It’s alright for boys and men to cry. Mental heath is just as important as physical health. #InternationalMensDay #MentalHealth 17423
Reposted by WillowadeAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 16/11/2025My granddad was a refugee, my wife, our close friends and those of our kids are either immigrants or the children of immigrants. Do ministers ever think about the message their rhetoric on "handouts" and "golden tickets" for migrants sends about whether this is a government for people like us? 962372496
Reposted by WillowadeLee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 15/11/2025"If you don't let me punch you in the face, the other guy will kick you in the nuts" doesn't seem like a sustainable political message. 19722149
Reposted by WillowadeSheo @sheologian.bsky.social · 15/11/2025“I’m not being homophobic” My brother in cheez-its if you are making 2 men doing a sex act a “gotcha” or a punchline you are absolutely being homophobic 38815
Willowade @willowade.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Made it to YALC and got tx for the signings I most wanted. 😁 000