Ali Ghanimi
@alighanimi.bsky.social
Works at Brighton and Hove Food Partnership. 🍅🍏Writes for Sussex Bylines.✏️Founder of Free University Brighton. 🎓
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Ali Ghanimi
@alighanimi.bsky.social
· Jan 2
How secure is Britain’s food supply?
Our food system is vulnerable and it's time to make some radical changes
sussexbylines.co.uk
How food secure is Britain? Latest article for @sussexbylines.bsky.social #foodpolicy #foodsecurity #climatechange #climatecrisis sussexbylines.co.uk/business/tra...
Hummingbird hawk moth spotted at #Charleston
October 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hummingbird hawk moth spotted at #Charleston
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Enjoy our articles? Then consider joining our team of volunteer editors, writers and proofreaders! We have exciting plans for 2026, and would love to hear from you if you are interested in contributing a few hours a week to help us develop those plans. Contact editor@sussexbylines.co.uk
“The very act of oppressing others has changed us as a people. Our boots may be on their necks, but those same boots also shackle our feet.”https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/08/speaking-up-about-israel-genocide-gaza-australian-jewish-community?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love | Sarah Schwartz
Not speaking would go against everything I was taught to honour: the righteous among the nations – those who refused to be bystanders to injustice
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October 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
“The very act of oppressing others has changed us as a people. Our boots may be on their necks, but those same boots also shackle our feet.”https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/08/speaking-up-about-israel-genocide-gaza-australian-jewish-community?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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A riveting tale, full of eccentric characters and in which - for once - the community wins out over the establishment. Thank you to writer @alighanimi.bsky.social for a fascinating article. You can support QueenSparkBooks to help keep their unique archive free and online here queensparkbooks.org.uk
Tales of a city: How a fight for a nursery sparked the UK’s longest-running community press
A 50-year old enterprise dedicated to local history, memory and community voice
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October 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A riveting tale, full of eccentric characters and in which - for once - the community wins out over the establishment. Thank you to writer @alighanimi.bsky.social for a fascinating article. You can support QueenSparkBooks to help keep their unique archive free and online here queensparkbooks.org.uk
Blood sugar to bitter dates - the hidden cost of what we eat and who pays for it. My latest article for @sussexbylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk #gaza #palestine
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Blood sugar to bitter dates, the hidden cost of what we eat – and who pays for it
Should our weekly grocery shop fund the oppression, starvation, and killing of a people?
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September 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Blood sugar to bitter dates - the hidden cost of what we eat and who pays for it. My latest article for @sussexbylines.co.uk @bylinesnetwork.co.uk #gaza #palestine
sussexbylines.co.uk/politics/hum...
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“They will erase it from existence, destroying every trace of life, human, animal and tree”..”We prayed for a miracle to foil the Israeli plan. Yet, once again, we are packing to leave.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s... #Gaza
Israel is forcing us to leave Gaza City. We know they may never let us return
The Guardian’s reporter in Gaza describes the dilemma facing her family and others, many hungry, penniless and without transport
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September 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
“They will erase it from existence, destroying every trace of life, human, animal and tree”..”We prayed for a miracle to foil the Israeli plan. Yet, once again, we are packing to leave.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s... #Gaza
“Starmer’s government is now so morally confused that it refuses to acknowledge that Israel, fully backed by Trump, is committing genocide in Gaza, while at the same time making the wearing of a pro-Palestine T-shirt a terrorist act.”
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One by one, leaders learn that grovelling to Trump leads to disaster. When will it dawn on Starmer? | Simon Tisdall
As the US president’s state visit looms, he’s leaving a trail of broken promises across the globe. Britain can’t afford to look like a lackey state, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tis...
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September 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
“Starmer’s government is now so morally confused that it refuses to acknowledge that Israel, fully backed by Trump, is committing genocide in Gaza, while at the same time making the wearing of a pro-Palestine T-shirt a terrorist act.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Adonis Blue for #butterflyweek. Found in species rich grasslands here in #Sussex, the larvae feed on horseshoe vetch and secrete honey dew from a gland, which attract ants. In return for the sugar fix, the ants carry them into their nests protecting them from potential predators and the cold.
August 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Adonis Blue for #butterflyweek. Found in species rich grasslands here in #Sussex, the larvae feed on horseshoe vetch and secrete honey dew from a gland, which attract ants. In return for the sugar fix, the ants carry them into their nests protecting them from potential predators and the cold.
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“The Seine riverbanks are no longer high-speed roads but instead pedestrian-friendly areas with parks, walkways and cultural spaces. Close to 130,000 trees have been planted on Paris’s streets since 2020 to help create new green spaces…” #Paris
Seine swimming pool opening gives Paris mayor another jewel in her green crown
Making the famed river swimmable is one of the final big projects Anne Hidalgo will inaugurate before she leaves office next year.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Few peace movements have demonstrated the longevity or moral clarity of Women in Black. My latest article for @sussexbylines.co.uk
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@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
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Waging peace: women’s defiance of war and patriarchal power
In the face of deteriorating trust between nations, Women in Black campaign to resist war and build peace
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August 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Few peace movements have demonstrated the longevity or moral clarity of Women in Black. My latest article for @sussexbylines.co.uk
sussexbylines.co.uk/politics/dem...
@wilpf.bsky.social
@jvp.bsky.social
@pscupdates.bsky.social
@cnduk.bsky.social
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@thecanaryuk.bsky.social
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#Brighton in bloom. If the council stopped spraying streets with glyphosate we could see more pollinators like this lovely bee. www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...
June 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
#Brighton in bloom. If the council stopped spraying streets with glyphosate we could see more pollinators like this lovely bee. www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-fr...
We are hiring an #administrator.
You’ll be our first point-of-contact with our audiences, across areas of work including community gardens, food banks, venue hire and composting.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
#Brightonjobs #Charityjobs #environment
bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recru...
You’ll be our first point-of-contact with our audiences, across areas of work including community gardens, food banks, venue hire and composting.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
#Brightonjobs #Charityjobs #environment
bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recru...
We are recruiting: Administrator - Brighton and Hove Food Partnership
Find out more about this role, supporting our fun hardworking team as an administrator.
bhfood.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We are hiring an #administrator.
You’ll be our first point-of-contact with our audiences, across areas of work including community gardens, food banks, venue hire and composting.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
#Brightonjobs #Charityjobs #environment
bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recru...
You’ll be our first point-of-contact with our audiences, across areas of work including community gardens, food banks, venue hire and composting.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
#Brightonjobs #Charityjobs #environment
bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recru...
Amazing job opening at #Brighton’s Community Kitchen, our non-profit cookery school. Are you an experienced cook and group leader who can deliver community cookery activities for a wide range of people? bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recru...
We are recruiting - Community Cookery Leader - Brighton and Hove Food Partnership
Find out more about this role, leading cookery activities at our Community Kitchen.
bhfood.org.uk
May 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Amazing job opening at #Brighton’s Community Kitchen, our non-profit cookery school. Are you an experienced cook and group leader who can deliver community cookery activities for a wide range of people? bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recru...
So happy to see these cover crops on the #SouthDownsWay. Red clover and Phacelia fix and retain nitrogen in the soil, sequester carbon, improve soil structure and attract pollinators. The field was buzzing with life and looks beautiful too. #sustainablefarming #climatecrisis #biodiversity #Sussex
May 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
So happy to see these cover crops on the #SouthDownsWay. Red clover and Phacelia fix and retain nitrogen in the soil, sequester carbon, improve soil structure and attract pollinators. The field was buzzing with life and looks beautiful too. #sustainablefarming #climatecrisis #biodiversity #Sussex
Choose #Brighton’s Community Kitchen or Saunders Park Edible Garden as your #LocalCommunityFund cause on the Co-op app for a chance to win £500 for you and £5,000 for us. Every time you spend £5 you’ll be entered into the Winners Share It All prize draw. Start swiping your membership card today.
April 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Choose #Brighton’s Community Kitchen or Saunders Park Edible Garden as your #LocalCommunityFund cause on the Co-op app for a chance to win £500 for you and £5,000 for us. Every time you spend £5 you’ll be entered into the Winners Share It All prize draw. Start swiping your membership card today.
Interesting. Seen this study @compostclub.bsky.social ?
Diverting city waste away from landfills to urban farms could decrease methane emissions and support a healthy soil microbiome.
#SciComm #SciNews #urbanagriculture #microbiome
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#SciComm #SciNews #urbanagriculture #microbiome
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City waste could support urban farming
Researchers found that adding city waste products to local farms promoted a healthy soil microbiome and improved how tomatoes taste.
sciworthy.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Interesting. Seen this study @compostclub.bsky.social ?
We’re recruiting a project manager for our Food Use Places project. Want to work for an award winning, non-profit org located by the sea and the #Sussex downs?
Apply here…https://bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-project-development-officer-2/
#climateaction #foodwaste #climatejobs #Brighton
Apply here…https://bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-project-development-officer-2/
#climateaction #foodwaste #climatejobs #Brighton
March 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We’re recruiting a project manager for our Food Use Places project. Want to work for an award winning, non-profit org located by the sea and the #Sussex downs?
Apply here…https://bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-project-development-officer-2/
#climateaction #foodwaste #climatejobs #Brighton
Apply here…https://bhfood.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-project-development-officer-2/
#climateaction #foodwaste #climatejobs #Brighton
Une semaine au Maroc.
February 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Une semaine au Maroc.
Save #Brighton’s #Dementia friendly food project.
Since 2016, people living with dementia & their carers have had life-changing experiences at our sociable cookery groups and our beautiful gardening sessions. But #NHS #Sussex have withdrawn funding, can you help? www.justgiving.com/campaign/dem...
Since 2016, people living with dementia & their carers have had life-changing experiences at our sociable cookery groups and our beautiful gardening sessions. But #NHS #Sussex have withdrawn funding, can you help? www.justgiving.com/campaign/dem...
Save the Dementia friendly food project
Since 2016, people living with dementia & their carers have had life-changing experiences at our sociable cookery groups and our beautiful gardening sessions. From April 2025, NHS Sussex have withdraw...
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February 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Save #Brighton’s #Dementia friendly food project.
Since 2016, people living with dementia & their carers have had life-changing experiences at our sociable cookery groups and our beautiful gardening sessions. But #NHS #Sussex have withdrawn funding, can you help? www.justgiving.com/campaign/dem...
Since 2016, people living with dementia & their carers have had life-changing experiences at our sociable cookery groups and our beautiful gardening sessions. But #NHS #Sussex have withdrawn funding, can you help? www.justgiving.com/campaign/dem...
Really recommend listening to this @divideclass.bsky.social podcast. Many will have educational experiences which resonate and it’s a thoughtful, humane and much needed examination of social inequality in Britain. Beautifully presented by Curtis, I may add.
In our latest episode we speak with parents from all over Brighton who are asking themselves how to balance protecting their children with living their values of equality. This is one not to miss.
Full episode available here https://buff.ly/4iCtG2y
Full episode available here https://buff.ly/4iCtG2y
February 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Really recommend listening to this @divideclass.bsky.social podcast. Many will have educational experiences which resonate and it’s a thoughtful, humane and much needed examination of social inequality in Britain. Beautifully presented by Curtis, I may add.
Latest article for @sussexbylines.co.uk #SeedySunday
Seed saving is crucial for a sustainable and resilient future- #Brighton led the way in 2001 with a ground-breaking (sorry) seed swopping event @alighanimi.bsky.social writes about #SeedySunday in her latest article:
Swap, Grow, Repeat. It’s time for Seedy Sunday!
Seedy Sunday, the UK's longest-running seed swap, is a celebration of gardening, growing and nature with a special focus on the humble seed
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Latest article for @sussexbylines.co.uk #SeedySunday
@citizensadvicebh.bsky.social
are urging #Brighton residents to take action this #EnergySaversWeek. For free advice call 0333 090 9150 or email energyworks@cabrightonhove.org. A full winter heating checklist and #energy advice on this website ⤵️
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#EnergySavingTips #EnergyEfficiency
are urging #Brighton residents to take action this #EnergySaversWeek. For free advice call 0333 090 9150 or email energyworks@cabrightonhove.org. A full winter heating checklist and #energy advice on this website ⤵️
bit.ly/3sPCai5
#EnergySavingTips #EnergyEfficiency
Energy Savers Week 2025: Stay warm, spend less
We’ve teamed up with Energy Saving Trust this Energy Savers Week to help you stay warm and spend less on your energy bills with our winter heating checklist.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
@citizensadvicebh.bsky.social
are urging #Brighton residents to take action this #EnergySaversWeek. For free advice call 0333 090 9150 or email energyworks@cabrightonhove.org. A full winter heating checklist and #energy advice on this website ⤵️
bit.ly/3sPCai5
#EnergySavingTips #EnergyEfficiency
are urging #Brighton residents to take action this #EnergySaversWeek. For free advice call 0333 090 9150 or email energyworks@cabrightonhove.org. A full winter heating checklist and #energy advice on this website ⤵️
bit.ly/3sPCai5
#EnergySavingTips #EnergyEfficiency
#SeedySunday, the UK’s longest-running seed swap, 2nd Feb, 10am-4pm, #Brighton Open Market, free entry. 🌱🫛🌱
Talks are booking now! #Seeds #Gardening #growers #plants #allotment www.seedysunday.org
Talks are booking now! #Seeds #Gardening #growers #plants #allotment www.seedysunday.org
Seedy Sunday - seed swap & sale
Seedy Sunday in Brighton and Hove is the UK’s biggest and longest-running community seed swap event.
www.seedysunday.org
January 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#SeedySunday, the UK’s longest-running seed swap, 2nd Feb, 10am-4pm, #Brighton Open Market, free entry. 🌱🫛🌱
Talks are booking now! #Seeds #Gardening #growers #plants #allotment www.seedysunday.org
Talks are booking now! #Seeds #Gardening #growers #plants #allotment www.seedysunday.org