Liz Silversmith
@lizsilversmith.bsky.social
Aspiring Lesley Knope.
Answers to cats 🐈⬛🐈 Environmentalist 🍄 🍃 🦋 🐝 🌳 Welsh learner 🏴 Politics churner 🗳️ ADHD everything everywhere all at once 💜 🏳️🌈 Personal account.
Answers to cats 🐈⬛🐈 Environmentalist 🍄 🍃 🦋 🐝 🌳 Welsh learner 🏴 Politics churner 🗳️ ADHD everything everywhere all at once 💜 🏳️🌈 Personal account.
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The circular economy starts on the high street
Railing against internet shopping and retail parks isn’t getting us anywhere; how can we revive our high streets in a way that might last?
✍️ Liz Silversmith
@lizsilversmith.bsky.social
Railing against internet shopping and retail parks isn’t getting us anywhere; how can we revive our high streets in a way that might last?
✍️ Liz Silversmith
@lizsilversmith.bsky.social
The circular economy starts on the high street
Railing against internet shopping and retail parks isn’t getting us anywhere; how can we revive our high streets in a way that might last?
bylines.cymru
I wrote a thing!
It’s the happiest time of the year for fans of Guy Fawkes! And the only day I don’t feel shameless for plugging my brexity short story, speculating on what might happen by 2030 if someone got the idea to do an encore…
medium.com/@lizsilversm...
medium.com/@lizsilversm...
The Year 2030: ‘Guy Fawkes II’
What happened to the UK after Brexit? A short piece of fiction predicting an alternative future, where UKIP get into power in 2030…
medium.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It’s the happiest time of the year for fans of Guy Fawkes! And the only day I don’t feel shameless for plugging my brexity short story, speculating on what might happen by 2030 if someone got the idea to do an encore…
medium.com/@lizsilversm...
medium.com/@lizsilversm...
You can really tell when gender-equal shortlisting efforts have gone out the window for a by-election... mm FRESH
Also you can watch the hustings here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I don't know if I'll make it all the way through.
Also you can watch the hustings here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I don't know if I'll make it all the way through.
October 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
You can really tell when gender-equal shortlisting efforts have gone out the window for a by-election... mm FRESH
Also you can watch the hustings here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I don't know if I'll make it all the way through.
Also you can watch the hustings here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I don't know if I'll make it all the way through.
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First of all, 5mm isn't microscopic and you CAN see them.
Second of all, the fact that our Chancellor thinks she can't see these seems to mean she thinks they're not worthy of our consideration.
A hallmark of this government's terminal lack of imagination.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Second of all, the fact that our Chancellor thinks she can't see these seems to mean she thinks they're not worthy of our consideration.
A hallmark of this government's terminal lack of imagination.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
First of all, 5mm isn't microscopic and you CAN see them.
Second of all, the fact that our Chancellor thinks she can't see these seems to mean she thinks they're not worthy of our consideration.
A hallmark of this government's terminal lack of imagination.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Second of all, the fact that our Chancellor thinks she can't see these seems to mean she thinks they're not worthy of our consideration.
A hallmark of this government's terminal lack of imagination.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Spoiler - they did not do better
Oh apparently this is just 'temporary', according to other reports... www.thenational.scot/news/2533812...
Thank goodness but honestly, even temporarily, do better... please...
Thank goodness but honestly, even temporarily, do better... please...
'One that belongs to you': Jeremy Corbyn reveals temporary name of new party
JEREMY Corbyn has revealed the name of his new party formed alongside Zarah Sultana
www.thenational.scot
October 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Spoiler - they did not do better
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"I asked Chat GPT"
Well we asked an expert and then we asked other experts in that field to review the first expert's work.
Well we asked an expert and then we asked other experts in that field to review the first expert's work.
October 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"I asked Chat GPT"
Well we asked an expert and then we asked other experts in that field to review the first expert's work.
Well we asked an expert and then we asked other experts in that field to review the first expert's work.
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Only now able to post about today's Country Diary I wrote, because I've been stomping around a bog in the Cambrian Mountains all day 😁
If we can overcome the barriers we're told to have in place, we have so much more in common.
Please read and share!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If we can overcome the barriers we're told to have in place, we have so much more in common.
Please read and share!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Country diary: Searching for sanctuary, we find something else entirely | Eben Muse
Drakes Broughton, Worcestershire: The scourge of rural litter is enough to bring anyone together, even a farmer and us, trying to camp for the night in his field
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Only now able to post about today's Country Diary I wrote, because I've been stomping around a bog in the Cambrian Mountains all day 😁
If we can overcome the barriers we're told to have in place, we have so much more in common.
Please read and share!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If we can overcome the barriers we're told to have in place, we have so much more in common.
Please read and share!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The rare art of compromise… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wales deserves wealth fund from wind - Mark Drakeford
The former first minister has called for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund out of profits from the Crown Estate.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The rare art of compromise… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reform UK: “Free speech! You can’t say anything these days!”
Also Reform UK: “You’re banned from reporting on our council because we don’t like what you said.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Also Reform UK: “You’re banned from reporting on our council because we don’t like what you said.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK Nottinghamshire council leader bans local newspaper's reporters
The Nottingham Post describes the ban as
www.bbc.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Reform UK: “Free speech! You can’t say anything these days!”
Also Reform UK: “You’re banned from reporting on our council because we don’t like what you said.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Also Reform UK: “You’re banned from reporting on our council because we don’t like what you said.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just a PSA for gamers, The Alters is one of the best I’ve played in a long time and I recommend it to everyone who likes story in their gaming.
But especially for people who like resource management, replay-ability with different methods, and sci fi lovers who hear ‘clones’ and go “oooooooh”
But especially for people who like resource management, replay-ability with different methods, and sci fi lovers who hear ‘clones’ and go “oooooooh”
August 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Just a PSA for gamers, The Alters is one of the best I’ve played in a long time and I recommend it to everyone who likes story in their gaming.
But especially for people who like resource management, replay-ability with different methods, and sci fi lovers who hear ‘clones’ and go “oooooooh”
But especially for people who like resource management, replay-ability with different methods, and sci fi lovers who hear ‘clones’ and go “oooooooh”
I wrote a thing!
The circular economy starts on the high street
Railing against internet shopping and retail parks isn’t getting us anywhere; how can we revive our high streets in a way that might last?
✍️ Liz Silversmith
@lizsilversmith.bsky.social
Railing against internet shopping and retail parks isn’t getting us anywhere; how can we revive our high streets in a way that might last?
✍️ Liz Silversmith
@lizsilversmith.bsky.social
The circular economy starts on the high street
Railing against internet shopping and retail parks isn’t getting us anywhere; how can we revive our high streets in a way that might last?
bylines.cymru
August 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I wrote a thing!
Please please keep workshopping it guys... this is not a sensible name...
"I've just joined Your Party"
"Oh, MY party?"
"No, YOUR PARTY"
"So, what, my political party"
"No The Your Party"
"THE MY PARTY?!"
"I've just joined Your Party"
"Oh, MY party?"
"No, YOUR PARTY"
"So, what, my political party"
"No The Your Party"
"THE MY PARTY?!"
Ironically, “Your Party” sounds exactly like the sort of name that comes out of endless focus groups with undecided centrist voters.
July 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Please please keep workshopping it guys... this is not a sensible name...
"I've just joined Your Party"
"Oh, MY party?"
"No, YOUR PARTY"
"So, what, my political party"
"No The Your Party"
"THE MY PARTY?!"
"I've just joined Your Party"
"Oh, MY party?"
"No, YOUR PARTY"
"So, what, my political party"
"No The Your Party"
"THE MY PARTY?!"
Not sure Welsh Conservatives' policy to 'force people back into offices 5 days a week' is the vote winner they think it is...
Welsh Gov has realised the huge work-life balance benefits WFH gives... I'm sure most employees would agree on need to downsize the office.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Welsh Gov has realised the huge work-life balance benefits WFH gives... I'm sure most employees would agree on need to downsize the office.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Use offices or lose them, Eluned Morgan tells Welsh government staff
Less than a fifth of Welsh government staff use the office, as the vast majority work from home.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Not sure Welsh Conservatives' policy to 'force people back into offices 5 days a week' is the vote winner they think it is...
Welsh Gov has realised the huge work-life balance benefits WFH gives... I'm sure most employees would agree on need to downsize the office.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Welsh Gov has realised the huge work-life balance benefits WFH gives... I'm sure most employees would agree on need to downsize the office.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Woof, VERY TONE DEAF from UK Ministers
I really like Jo Stevens, did some 2014/15 campaigning with her & know she means well, but she's got MUCH work to convince the rest to treat Wales better. If nothing else, it's been a Labour heartland for years, have some sense...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I really like Jo Stevens, did some 2014/15 campaigning with her & know she means well, but she's got MUCH work to convince the rest to treat Wales better. If nothing else, it's been a Labour heartland for years, have some sense...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Be grateful for Welsh rail cash, UK Labour minister tells MP
Treasury minister tells MP they should be
www.bbc.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Woof, VERY TONE DEAF from UK Ministers
I really like Jo Stevens, did some 2014/15 campaigning with her & know she means well, but she's got MUCH work to convince the rest to treat Wales better. If nothing else, it's been a Labour heartland for years, have some sense...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I really like Jo Stevens, did some 2014/15 campaigning with her & know she means well, but she's got MUCH work to convince the rest to treat Wales better. If nothing else, it's been a Labour heartland for years, have some sense...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Liz Silversmith
I’m never understand people who claim humans are the pinnacle of evolution when I have to sign in to Microsoft Team while he spends his morning like this.
June 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I’m never understand people who claim humans are the pinnacle of evolution when I have to sign in to Microsoft Team while he spends his morning like this.
Extremely cute AND informative table additions from @transport-wales.bsky.social, well done 👏
Who doesn’t love a map
Who doesn’t love a map
June 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Extremely cute AND informative table additions from @transport-wales.bsky.social, well done 👏
Who doesn’t love a map
Who doesn’t love a map
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National Park CEOs calling for wild camping to be expanded so that it can be properly managed makes total sense.
It's a wonder this hasn't happened sooner.
It's a wonder this hasn't happened sooner.
Labour ‘should lead a wild camping revival’
Excellent piece in the Times today with CEO of Dartmoor National Park calling on the government to change the law so wild camping can take place in other national parks - a call echoed by the unstoppable @campaignerkate.bsky.social of OSS:
Excellent piece in the Times today with CEO of Dartmoor National Park calling on the government to change the law so wild camping can take place in other national parks - a call echoed by the unstoppable @campaignerkate.bsky.social of OSS:
May 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
National Park CEOs calling for wild camping to be expanded so that it can be properly managed makes total sense.
It's a wonder this hasn't happened sooner.
It's a wonder this hasn't happened sooner.
Reposted by Liz Silversmith
If you’re walking around the world with an invisible disability (which is the lived experience for many late discovered and highly masked #autistic people),
sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to simply pause and acknowledge that
“This is really hard."
sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to simply pause and acknowledge that
“This is really hard."
May 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
If you’re walking around the world with an invisible disability (which is the lived experience for many late discovered and highly masked #autistic people),
sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to simply pause and acknowledge that
“This is really hard."
sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to simply pause and acknowledge that
“This is really hard."
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Prepping for an early start for a conference on neurodivergence at work by worrying all eve I’d oversleep… then morning of, waking up at 5:45 (90 mins earlier than necessary) & not being able to go back to sleep.
These are the unseen things ND peeps have to do to try fit in with everyone else.
These are the unseen things ND peeps have to do to try fit in with everyone else.
a cat is looking at an acer laptop with a lot of text on the screen
ALT: a cat is looking at an acer laptop with a lot of text on the screen
media.tenor.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Prepping for an early start for a conference on neurodivergence at work by worrying all eve I’d oversleep… then morning of, waking up at 5:45 (90 mins earlier than necessary) & not being able to go back to sleep.
These are the unseen things ND peeps have to do to try fit in with everyone else.
These are the unseen things ND peeps have to do to try fit in with everyone else.
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Proud of the garden I created from nothing 6-8yrs ago.
Been 100% neglected (no watering, pruning etc) for 3+ yrs. If you plant drought tolerant, location suited flora, you don’t need large amounts of work once established. All desperately need a prune/tidy up… soon hopefully💜😊
Been 100% neglected (no watering, pruning etc) for 3+ yrs. If you plant drought tolerant, location suited flora, you don’t need large amounts of work once established. All desperately need a prune/tidy up… soon hopefully💜😊
May 2, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Proud of the garden I created from nothing 6-8yrs ago.
Been 100% neglected (no watering, pruning etc) for 3+ yrs. If you plant drought tolerant, location suited flora, you don’t need large amounts of work once established. All desperately need a prune/tidy up… soon hopefully💜😊
Been 100% neglected (no watering, pruning etc) for 3+ yrs. If you plant drought tolerant, location suited flora, you don’t need large amounts of work once established. All desperately need a prune/tidy up… soon hopefully💜😊
Reposted by Liz Silversmith
The dress code said “wear a tuxedo”. Photo from my collection, no documented date/info.
April 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The dress code said “wear a tuxedo”. Photo from my collection, no documented date/info.
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This is like a movie where a bunch of kindergarten kids swap bodies with the leaders of the government
April 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is like a movie where a bunch of kindergarten kids swap bodies with the leaders of the government
Every single year my sleep gets messed up around now, and every single time I’m late to realising it’s because the clocks are about to go forward (or indeed just have) and it messes up my - already delicate hold - onto some kind of circadian rhythm
Damn you daylight savings
Damn you daylight savings
old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper
ALT: old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper
media.tenor.com
March 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Every single year my sleep gets messed up around now, and every single time I’m late to realising it’s because the clocks are about to go forward (or indeed just have) and it messes up my - already delicate hold - onto some kind of circadian rhythm
Damn you daylight savings
Damn you daylight savings
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The alphabet, arranged symmetrically designed by Scott Kim.
This is unimaginably pleasing.
This is unimaginably pleasing.
March 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The alphabet, arranged symmetrically designed by Scott Kim.
This is unimaginably pleasing.
This is unimaginably pleasing.