Eleanor Thomson
@nelnanandnora.bsky.social
Runner, mother, councillor (Labour & Co-operative)
A lovely run on Friday, checking roadworks and grit bins and taking in some of my favourite places. Looking towards and beyond Leeds city centre from Rawdon Billing. Snow-topped hills in North Yorkshire were visible to the NW. And no, we're not going to bulldoze it all, despite what some claim!
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A lovely run on Friday, checking roadworks and grit bins and taking in some of my favourite places. Looking towards and beyond Leeds city centre from Rawdon Billing. Snow-topped hills in North Yorkshire were visible to the NW. And no, we're not going to bulldoze it all, despite what some claim!
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A brilliant Labour announcement!
We know the difference money for decent playgrounds could make. It’s good for children, families and neighbourhoods.
From Stopsley to Lewsey and all the parks in between, there are playgrounds across Luton that need this funding.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We know the difference money for decent playgrounds could make. It’s good for children, families and neighbourhoods.
From Stopsley to Lewsey and all the parks in between, there are playgrounds across Luton that need this funding.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reeves to plough millions into playgrounds after years of Tory neglect
A Treasury source told The Mirror: 'This funding will breathe new life into play areas across England, creating safe, exciting spaces for thousands of children'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A brilliant Labour announcement!
We know the difference money for decent playgrounds could make. It’s good for children, families and neighbourhoods.
From Stopsley to Lewsey and all the parks in between, there are playgrounds across Luton that need this funding.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We know the difference money for decent playgrounds could make. It’s good for children, families and neighbourhoods.
From Stopsley to Lewsey and all the parks in between, there are playgrounds across Luton that need this funding.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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In 2019, we did something transformative: we set up a specialist Violence Reduction Unit to intervene and take a preventative approach.
The impact has been huge ⬇️
The impact has been huge ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In 2019, we did something transformative: we set up a specialist Violence Reduction Unit to intervene and take a preventative approach.
The impact has been huge ⬇️
The impact has been huge ⬇️
Favourite random Strava segment so far: 'You're the local legend on Teddy Bear's Picnic' 🐻🥪🏃♀️
September 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Favourite random Strava segment so far: 'You're the local legend on Teddy Bear's Picnic' 🐻🥪🏃♀️
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Farage talking about locking up women and children just for seeking a place of refuge.
These women and children will have been victims of war, rape as a weapon of war, slavery and torture.
To no one’s surprise, it was never about protecting women and kids.
Just his own self interest. #reform
These women and children will have been victims of war, rape as a weapon of war, slavery and torture.
To no one’s surprise, it was never about protecting women and kids.
Just his own self interest. #reform
Nigel Farage has committed to locking up women and children under his plans to tackle illegal migration.
Nigel Farage commits to locking up women and children
www.mirror.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Farage talking about locking up women and children just for seeking a place of refuge.
These women and children will have been victims of war, rape as a weapon of war, slavery and torture.
To no one’s surprise, it was never about protecting women and kids.
Just his own self interest. #reform
These women and children will have been victims of war, rape as a weapon of war, slavery and torture.
To no one’s surprise, it was never about protecting women and kids.
Just his own self interest. #reform
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The consequences of winding up a hate mob.
The Current Tory party at work.
The Current Tory party at work.
I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore.
See my full statement below:
See my full statement below:
Anna Dixon statement on threats of death and violence
I want local residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore....
www.annadixonmp.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The consequences of winding up a hate mob.
The Current Tory party at work.
The Current Tory party at work.
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Sunscreen is currently classified in the UK as a “cosmetic product”, which means that it is subject to 20% VAT. Wearing sunscreen is key to preventing sunburn, one of the major causes of skin cancer. It's not cosmetic: it's essential.
August 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Sunscreen is currently classified in the UK as a “cosmetic product”, which means that it is subject to 20% VAT. Wearing sunscreen is key to preventing sunburn, one of the major causes of skin cancer. It's not cosmetic: it's essential.
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#MorningPrayer
Refresh in us, Lord,
day by day and hour by hour,
our awareness of your presence,
of your dwelling in us and among us.
As we navigate
the opportunities and challenges,
the possibilities and temptations of life,
help us hear and follow your voice,
your call to love.
Refresh in us, Lord,
day by day and hour by hour,
our awareness of your presence,
of your dwelling in us and among us.
As we navigate
the opportunities and challenges,
the possibilities and temptations of life,
help us hear and follow your voice,
your call to love.
August 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
#MorningPrayer
Refresh in us, Lord,
day by day and hour by hour,
our awareness of your presence,
of your dwelling in us and among us.
As we navigate
the opportunities and challenges,
the possibilities and temptations of life,
help us hear and follow your voice,
your call to love.
Refresh in us, Lord,
day by day and hour by hour,
our awareness of your presence,
of your dwelling in us and among us.
As we navigate
the opportunities and challenges,
the possibilities and temptations of life,
help us hear and follow your voice,
your call to love.
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🎶 Love to sing? Join us for our Come & Sing Handel’s Messiah Workshop!
📅 Sat 11 Oct – Beckfoot School, Bingley
Sing alongside our friendly choir, inspirational MD @thomasleech.com & expert musicians to explore choruses from Handel's glorious oratorio
🎟 Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-yaxypkp
📅 Sat 11 Oct – Beckfoot School, Bingley
Sing alongside our friendly choir, inspirational MD @thomasleech.com & expert musicians to explore choruses from Handel's glorious oratorio
🎟 Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-yaxypkp
August 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🎶 Love to sing? Join us for our Come & Sing Handel’s Messiah Workshop!
📅 Sat 11 Oct – Beckfoot School, Bingley
Sing alongside our friendly choir, inspirational MD @thomasleech.com & expert musicians to explore choruses from Handel's glorious oratorio
🎟 Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-yaxypkp
📅 Sat 11 Oct – Beckfoot School, Bingley
Sing alongside our friendly choir, inspirational MD @thomasleech.com & expert musicians to explore choruses from Handel's glorious oratorio
🎟 Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-yaxypkp
Beautiful morning for a parkrun at East Holmes Field and a swim in Ilkley Lido. A bit blustery but just warm enough. Now homeward bound by train 🚆 🏃♀️ 🏊♀️
August 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Beautiful morning for a parkrun at East Holmes Field and a swim in Ilkley Lido. A bit blustery but just warm enough. Now homeward bound by train 🚆 🏃♀️ 🏊♀️
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A year on from the summer riots, the choice remains the same.
Division and extremity, or a path of community power, hope and solidarity.
Division and extremity, or a path of community power, hope and solidarity.
August 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A year on from the summer riots, the choice remains the same.
Division and extremity, or a path of community power, hope and solidarity.
Division and extremity, or a path of community power, hope and solidarity.
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#MorningPrayer
Give us grace, Lord,
that we may be ready
to tell of our faith,
of your love for all people,
and of our response to your love
by offering our love
to you and to others.
Help us to manifest
the hope of your kingdom
in living out that love,
in word and deed,
for all.
Give us grace, Lord,
that we may be ready
to tell of our faith,
of your love for all people,
and of our response to your love
by offering our love
to you and to others.
Help us to manifest
the hope of your kingdom
in living out that love,
in word and deed,
for all.
July 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
#MorningPrayer
Give us grace, Lord,
that we may be ready
to tell of our faith,
of your love for all people,
and of our response to your love
by offering our love
to you and to others.
Help us to manifest
the hope of your kingdom
in living out that love,
in word and deed,
for all.
Give us grace, Lord,
that we may be ready
to tell of our faith,
of your love for all people,
and of our response to your love
by offering our love
to you and to others.
Help us to manifest
the hope of your kingdom
in living out that love,
in word and deed,
for all.
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Yesterday, we opened Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays @leedsmuseums.bsky.social Abbey House Museum. So many fab authors, objects and chats!
#museumlearning #museum #leeds #culture #mystery
#museumlearning #museum #leeds #culture #mystery
July 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yesterday, we opened Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays @leedsmuseums.bsky.social Abbey House Museum. So many fab authors, objects and chats!
#museumlearning #museum #leeds #culture #mystery
#museumlearning #museum #leeds #culture #mystery
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🌍 Congrats to @westyorkshireca.bsky.social named Most Improved Combined Authority in the 2025 #CouncilClimateScorecards! 👏
📈 Score up from 47% (2023) to 56% (2025) - a 9-point leap!
🔗 Check your council’s score: councilclimatescorecards.uk
#ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #ClimateEmergencyUK
📈 Score up from 47% (2023) to 56% (2025) - a 9-point leap!
🔗 Check your council’s score: councilclimatescorecards.uk
#ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #ClimateEmergencyUK
June 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🌍 Congrats to @westyorkshireca.bsky.social named Most Improved Combined Authority in the 2025 #CouncilClimateScorecards! 👏
📈 Score up from 47% (2023) to 56% (2025) - a 9-point leap!
🔗 Check your council’s score: councilclimatescorecards.uk
#ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #ClimateEmergencyUK
📈 Score up from 47% (2023) to 56% (2025) - a 9-point leap!
🔗 Check your council’s score: councilclimatescorecards.uk
#ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #ClimateEmergencyUK
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Hey babes. In the UK, it's massively hot. Remember that if you are on SSRIs, you are more likely to dehydrate or suffer heat stroke.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Wear a hat. Stay inside or in the shade.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Wear a hat. Stay inside or in the shade.
June 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Hey babes. In the UK, it's massively hot. Remember that if you are on SSRIs, you are more likely to dehydrate or suffer heat stroke.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Wear a hat. Stay inside or in the shade.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Wear a hat. Stay inside or in the shade.
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“It is those feelings of pride and trust that progressive politics should be trying to tap into.”
🗣️ Jim McMahon MP at our Local Government Conference today.
🗣️ Jim McMahon MP at our Local Government Conference today.
June 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“It is those feelings of pride and trust that progressive politics should be trying to tap into.”
🗣️ Jim McMahon MP at our Local Government Conference today.
🗣️ Jim McMahon MP at our Local Government Conference today.
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In 1872 John Atkinson Grimshaw was commissioned by the House of Commons to paint three views of the Roundhay Estate (of which this is one) in consideration of the Leeds Corporation Improvement Bill that proposed to turn this former private estate into a public park.
June 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In 1872 John Atkinson Grimshaw was commissioned by the House of Commons to paint three views of the Roundhay Estate (of which this is one) in consideration of the Leeds Corporation Improvement Bill that proposed to turn this former private estate into a public park.
Sewing time! Working on a wearable toile of McCall's #M8450 for elder daughter's prom outfit. We've got two and a half weeks to get it ready, and she only has three more A level exams! (6 done so far).
June 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Sewing time! Working on a wearable toile of McCall's #M8450 for elder daughter's prom outfit. We've got two and a half weeks to get it ready, and she only has three more A level exams! (6 done so far).
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Thousands of women across the UK have experienced distress and ill health as a result of defective breast implants.
As part of our @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into the risks of cosmetic procedures, we heard of ongoing issues with letting affected women know they may have defective implants.
As part of our @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into the risks of cosmetic procedures, we heard of ongoing issues with letting affected women know they may have defective implants.
June 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thousands of women across the UK have experienced distress and ill health as a result of defective breast implants.
As part of our @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into the risks of cosmetic procedures, we heard of ongoing issues with letting affected women know they may have defective implants.
As part of our @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into the risks of cosmetic procedures, we heard of ongoing issues with letting affected women know they may have defective implants.
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Housing Leeds has joined the national, tenant-led ‘Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign’.
By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds.
stopsocialhousingstigma.org
By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds.
stopsocialhousingstigma.org
June 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Housing Leeds has joined the national, tenant-led ‘Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign’.
By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds.
stopsocialhousingstigma.org
By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds.
stopsocialhousingstigma.org
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Exhibition of vintage Leeds clocks to be held at the Leeds Discovery Centre. 👇
@curatorkitty.bsky.social
BBC News - Leeds Discovery Centre vintage clocks stand the test of time - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@curatorkitty.bsky.social
BBC News - Leeds Discovery Centre vintage clocks stand the test of time - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leeds Discovery Centre vintage clocks stand the test of time
The exhibit at Leeds Discovery Centre includes cuckoo clocks, Grandfather clocks, and retro alarms.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Exhibition of vintage Leeds clocks to be held at the Leeds Discovery Centre. 👇
@curatorkitty.bsky.social
BBC News - Leeds Discovery Centre vintage clocks stand the test of time - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@curatorkitty.bsky.social
BBC News - Leeds Discovery Centre vintage clocks stand the test of time - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nigel Farage said he’d ‘bought a house’ in Clacton – it’s actually owned by his girlfriend
Nigel Farage said he’d ‘bought a house’ in Clacton – it’s actually owned by his girlfriend
Reform UK leader said he’d ‘exchanged contracts’ to buy property last November, but it’s in name of Laure Ferrari
Nigel Farage claimed with great fanfare last year to have “bought a house” in Clacton – but it turns out the substantial detached property is owned in the name of his girlfriend.
The Reform UK leader said he had “exchanged contracts” to buy the house in Essex last November, saying it should deal with criticism that he does not spend enough time in the constituency. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Nigel Farage said he’d ‘bought a house’ in Clacton – it’s actually owned by his girlfriend
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#MorningPrayer
Lord,
infuse our lives,
with the culture
of your kingdom;
fill us with your Spirit.
When the culture
of the world around
seeks to turn us in on ourselves,
may your grace and goodness
enable us to proclaim
and pursue your peace,
to share your love and life
with all.
Lord,
infuse our lives,
with the culture
of your kingdom;
fill us with your Spirit.
When the culture
of the world around
seeks to turn us in on ourselves,
may your grace and goodness
enable us to proclaim
and pursue your peace,
to share your love and life
with all.
May 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
#MorningPrayer
Lord,
infuse our lives,
with the culture
of your kingdom;
fill us with your Spirit.
When the culture
of the world around
seeks to turn us in on ourselves,
may your grace and goodness
enable us to proclaim
and pursue your peace,
to share your love and life
with all.
Lord,
infuse our lives,
with the culture
of your kingdom;
fill us with your Spirit.
When the culture
of the world around
seeks to turn us in on ourselves,
may your grace and goodness
enable us to proclaim
and pursue your peace,
to share your love and life
with all.
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On Monday 12th May the 'Our Bradford' exhibition by the Airedale Stitchers begins.
Members of the Airedale Stitchers have created 35 amazing pieces that reflect what makers Bradford home for them.
Members of the Airedale Stitchers have created 35 amazing pieces that reflect what makers Bradford home for them.
May 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On Monday 12th May the 'Our Bradford' exhibition by the Airedale Stitchers begins.
Members of the Airedale Stitchers have created 35 amazing pieces that reflect what makers Bradford home for them.
Members of the Airedale Stitchers have created 35 amazing pieces that reflect what makers Bradford home for them.