Graham Dash
@grahampd.bsky.social
Retired from Systems Librarian Post (L.B.Sutton) in 2013. Volunteer at Painshill & member of Grotto Service Team. Interests: Aviation, BTCC, Genealogy, Grottoes (natural & man made), Nature, Photography, Portsmouth FC.
Good to see the beginning of the replacement of the Chinese Bridge at Painshill. All but 2 pairs of uprights are now in place.
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Good to see the beginning of the replacement of the Chinese Bridge at Painshill. All but 2 pairs of uprights are now in place.
A pair of very gravid and different coloured Araneus diadematus in the Kitchen Garden at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey on Friday
October 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A pair of very gravid and different coloured Araneus diadematus in the Kitchen Garden at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey on Friday
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Hard to understand why visitors to historic sites have little or no respect. Recent damage to historic coral in one of the Crystal Grotto pools at Painshill
September 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hard to understand why visitors to historic sites have little or no respect. Recent damage to historic coral in one of the Crystal Grotto pools at Painshill
Our NW Surrey garden seems to have become a 'hot spot' for Jersey tiger moths. Almost every time I go into the garden I disturb one. Last evening I saw 3 at the same time with maybe another 2 @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our NW Surrey garden seems to have become a 'hot spot' for Jersey tiger moths. Almost every time I go into the garden I disturb one. Last evening I saw 3 at the same time with maybe another 2 @mothiduk.bsky.social
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June 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Greenfinches are a rarity in my NW Surrey garden so to get 5 at the same time today was a real treat @bto-gbw.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Greenfinches are a rarity in my NW Surrey garden so to get 5 at the same time today was a real treat @bto-gbw.bsky.social
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NHS planning to cut doctors/nurses jobs, maternity and A&E services to meet the govt's “eye watering” NHS savings.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
A&E and maternity services under threat over ‘eye watering’ NHS savings targets
Politicans will have to back hospitals forced to make ‘difficult’ decisions on maternity and A&E
www.independent.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
NHS planning to cut doctors/nurses jobs, maternity and A&E services to meet the govt's “eye watering” NHS savings.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
Cuts will force more people to go private.
Healthcare must come before fiscal rules.
Private firms milking 30%-40% profit from NHS contracts. End privatisation.
Tax the rich.
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In Parliament REFORM have voted against:
Ban on fire/rehire of workers on worse working conditions.
Ban on exploitative Zero-hour contracts
Improvements to paternity leave
Allowing workers bereavement leave
Improvements in sick pay
Why are workers supporting a party that will reduce their welfare?
Ban on fire/rehire of workers on worse working conditions.
Ban on exploitative Zero-hour contracts
Improvements to paternity leave
Allowing workers bereavement leave
Improvements in sick pay
Why are workers supporting a party that will reduce their welfare?
May 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In Parliament REFORM have voted against:
Ban on fire/rehire of workers on worse working conditions.
Ban on exploitative Zero-hour contracts
Improvements to paternity leave
Allowing workers bereavement leave
Improvements in sick pay
Why are workers supporting a party that will reduce their welfare?
Ban on fire/rehire of workers on worse working conditions.
Ban on exploitative Zero-hour contracts
Improvements to paternity leave
Allowing workers bereavement leave
Improvements in sick pay
Why are workers supporting a party that will reduce their welfare?
🚨 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...
✍️ Sign the petition:
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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...
actionnetwork.org
May 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🚨 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...
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
First sighting of a Misumena vatia spider in my NW Surrey garden yesterday (14th April). Prey is Syrphus sp. hoverfly @britishspiders.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
First sighting of a Misumena vatia spider in my NW Surrey garden yesterday (14th April). Prey is Syrphus sp. hoverfly @britishspiders.bsky.social
Scaffolding now surrounding the Chinese Bridge at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey. Next step is the removal of the decaying bridge
March 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Scaffolding now surrounding the Chinese Bridge at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey. Next step is the removal of the decaying bridge
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Matteo Mancuso & Joscho Stephan Trio // Django's Tiger
YouTube video by Joscho Stephan
youtube.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Ruined Abbey at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey reflected in the almost still waters of the lake this morning
March 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Ruined Abbey at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey reflected in the almost still waters of the lake this morning
Chaffinches are something of a rarity in my NW Surrey garden but we had a pair visiting this morning @bto-gbw.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Chaffinches are something of a rarity in my NW Surrey garden but we had a pair visiting this morning @bto-gbw.bsky.social
Ice on the lake at Painshill (Cobham, Surrey) this morning
February 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ice on the lake at Painshill (Cobham, Surrey) this morning
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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I heard some Herbert from the Spectator praising Trump for restoring ‘freedom of speech’ the other day. In fact, I’ve heard several British right-wing blowhards say the same. Are they utterly, utterly stupid or morally bankrupt or both?
Trump megadonor Steve Wynn has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn the landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, which protects the media's ability to aggressively cover public officials. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
February 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I heard some Herbert from the Spectator praising Trump for restoring ‘freedom of speech’ the other day. In fact, I’ve heard several British right-wing blowhards say the same. Are they utterly, utterly stupid or morally bankrupt or both?
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If you don’t want history to be re-written please share this video widely - because the only way to stop that happening is to constantly call this boll**** out with the actual facts
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
NO Nigel Farage - the vaccine rollout was not helped by Brexit
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you don’t want history to be re-written please share this video widely - because the only way to stop that happening is to constantly call this boll**** out with the actual facts
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Today, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde boldly called out Donald Trump for his hatred and bigotry at the National Cathedral Prayer Service. Now, the GOP is attacking her for speaking truth to power.
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
January 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde boldly called out Donald Trump for his hatred and bigotry at the National Cathedral Prayer Service. Now, the GOP is attacking her for speaking truth to power.
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
Thames Water is collapsing. NO BAILOUTS for the shareholders and banks who caused this mess. Tell the government to take it into public ownership PERMANENTLY and protect the public interest. #WeOwnIt
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
Bring Thames Water into public ownership
weownit.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Thames Water is collapsing. NO BAILOUTS for the shareholders and banks who caused this mess. Tell the government to take it into public ownership PERMANENTLY and protect the public interest. #WeOwnIt
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
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I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
December 27, 2024 at 9:55 AM
I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
This man sows hate, lies and division.
He is a grifter and a conman.
He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.
Repost if you agree
P.s. multiculturalism is great.
Some flooding on the meadow at Painshill ,Cobham, Surrey from the River Mole. The water was noticeably still rising at 12:30
January 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Some flooding on the meadow at Painshill ,Cobham, Surrey from the River Mole. The water was noticeably still rising at 12:30