Mark Elton 〓〓
@pennseragernow.bsky.social
Cornish architect yn Loundres, Dir of Awen Design, Passivhaus and retrofit specialist. Kap'n of London Cornish Underground. Bard of Cornish Gorsedh. The only Cornish-speaking architect in the world (probs).
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New #HealthyHomes Standard endorses #Passivhaus as a well-established design & quality assurance system - reducing energy demand, improving comfort, and safeguarding occupant health. This aligns national housing ambitions with proven, evidence-based approaches 🔗 GOV.UK
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New #HealthyHomes Standard endorses #Passivhaus as a well-established design & quality assurance system - reducing energy demand, improving comfort, and safeguarding occupant health. This aligns national housing ambitions with proven, evidence-based approaches 🔗 GOV.UK
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Most interesting thing you'll see today?
On the left: Reconstructed neolithic wall found in germany, 3500 years old: Better U-value (insulation) than a german house built till early 1990ies. Foto: Dr. Hans-Otto Schmitt
On the right: modern #strawbuilding #Passivhaus #Technology
On the left: Reconstructed neolithic wall found in germany, 3500 years old: Better U-value (insulation) than a german house built till early 1990ies. Foto: Dr. Hans-Otto Schmitt
On the right: modern #strawbuilding #Passivhaus #Technology
November 19, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Most interesting thing you'll see today?
On the left: Reconstructed neolithic wall found in germany, 3500 years old: Better U-value (insulation) than a german house built till early 1990ies. Foto: Dr. Hans-Otto Schmitt
On the right: modern #strawbuilding #Passivhaus #Technology
On the left: Reconstructed neolithic wall found in germany, 3500 years old: Better U-value (insulation) than a german house built till early 1990ies. Foto: Dr. Hans-Otto Schmitt
On the right: modern #strawbuilding #Passivhaus #Technology
Thanks to everyone who visited our Brook Lodge Farm project for the Passivhaus Open Days last Saturday - glad you all seemed to enjoy it.
July 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thanks to everyone who visited our Brook Lodge Farm project for the Passivhaus Open Days last Saturday - glad you all seemed to enjoy it.
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I'm biased as Mike is a good friend and he built our own passivhaus home 8 years ago. It's always worth listening to what he has to say.
Thanks for sharing this @benadamsmith.bsky.social
Thanks for sharing this @benadamsmith.bsky.social
NEW PODCAST: Mike Whitfield reflects on a career as a #builder.
www.houseplanninghelp.com/375
#Passivhaus #Timber #SelfBuild #EcoHome
www.houseplanninghelp.com/375
#Passivhaus #Timber #SelfBuild #EcoHome
HPH375: A day in the life of a builder – with Mike Whitfield - House Planning Help
Mike Whitfield shares his experience of running a local construction company that specialises in Passivhaus. He explains how the business is structured, and what tasks are tackled on a daily and weekl...
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April 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I'm biased as Mike is a good friend and he built our own passivhaus home 8 years ago. It's always worth listening to what he has to say.
Thanks for sharing this @benadamsmith.bsky.social
Thanks for sharing this @benadamsmith.bsky.social
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Ottomma agas towlen an seythen ma ow mires war-dhelergh pymp bledhen/ this week’s #radioshow in #Cornish looks back 5 years. anradyo.com/2025/03/21/a... #Cornishlanguage #Kernewek #Kernow #Cornwall
An Radyo 016 - Nans yw pymp bledhen... - An Radyo
A show of Celtic language music presented in Cornish
anradyo.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Ottomma agas towlen an seythen ma ow mires war-dhelergh pymp bledhen/ this week’s #radioshow in #Cornish looks back 5 years. anradyo.com/2025/03/21/a... #Cornishlanguage #Kernewek #Kernow #Cornwall
Every stone tells a story’: Cornish hedge labyrinth opens on Bodmin Moor - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Every stone tells a story’: Cornish hedge labyrinth opens on Bodmin Moor
Artist behind giant piece of land art made using ancient Cornish hedging technique says work is a message to future generations
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Every stone tells a story’: Cornish hedge labyrinth opens on Bodmin Moor - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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you know how i keep harping on the mayor's comp plan limiting density to arterials?
this is the filter on a passivhaus over a block off MLK.
the dirty one was replaced 24 february.
20 days.
the white one is what it looks like brand new. due to road particulates, needs to be changed monthly.
this is the filter on a passivhaus over a block off MLK.
the dirty one was replaced 24 february.
20 days.
the white one is what it looks like brand new. due to road particulates, needs to be changed monthly.
March 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
you know how i keep harping on the mayor's comp plan limiting density to arterials?
this is the filter on a passivhaus over a block off MLK.
the dirty one was replaced 24 february.
20 days.
the white one is what it looks like brand new. due to road particulates, needs to be changed monthly.
this is the filter on a passivhaus over a block off MLK.
the dirty one was replaced 24 february.
20 days.
the white one is what it looks like brand new. due to road particulates, needs to be changed monthly.
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Can you help get this #Cornishlanguage project across the line? We want to produce a new series of Kegin Esther - cookery in Cornish. Less than 2 weeks to go and we need to raise a bit more. If you can’t donate - maybe you can share this? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kegin-esth...
Kegin Esther - Cookery in Cornish
We plan to film a new series of the Cornish language cookery show ‘Kegin Esther’. We will shoot 6 new episodes.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Can you help get this #Cornishlanguage project across the line? We want to produce a new series of Kegin Esther - cookery in Cornish. Less than 2 weeks to go and we need to raise a bit more. If you can’t donate - maybe you can share this? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kegin-esth...
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Mar mynnowgh gweles moy a'n par ma, gwrewgh mires orth an Crowdfunder Kegin Esther. youtu.be/Wqj6KX2qW14?...
Kegin Esther mis Genver 2023
YouTube video by Esther Johns
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Mar mynnowgh gweles moy a'n par ma, gwrewgh mires orth an Crowdfunder Kegin Esther. youtu.be/Wqj6KX2qW14?...
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In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister says he recognises Cornish national minority status, and wishes the people of Cornwall a happy St Piran’s Day.
Gool Peran Lowen!
Gool Peran Lowen!
March 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister says he recognises Cornish national minority status, and wishes the people of Cornwall a happy St Piran’s Day.
Gool Peran Lowen!
Gool Peran Lowen!
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Some of what is being mooted in this piece to help second home owners dodge their tax liabilities is tax evasion and a criminal offence. I hope Councils who rightly want homes to be used for people who need them throw those owners into prison. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
Tax war brews over Britain’s charming little getaways by the sea
Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budget
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Some of what is being mooted in this piece to help second home owners dodge their tax liabilities is tax evasion and a criminal offence. I hope Councils who rightly want homes to be used for people who need them throw those owners into prison. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
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You used to pay £45m a year for two helicopters for Rishi Sunak.
Now you pay £45m a year for two helicopters for King Charles.
Do you agree we should be paying £45m for two air ambulances for people that actually need them?
Now you pay £45m a year for two helicopters for King Charles.
Do you agree we should be paying £45m for two air ambulances for people that actually need them?
January 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
You used to pay £45m a year for two helicopters for Rishi Sunak.
Now you pay £45m a year for two helicopters for King Charles.
Do you agree we should be paying £45m for two air ambulances for people that actually need them?
Now you pay £45m a year for two helicopters for King Charles.
Do you agree we should be paying £45m for two air ambulances for people that actually need them?
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January 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Welsh language investment sees 4,000 children speaking fluently.
Immersion education is key.
bbc.com/news/article...
Welsh language: Investment sees 4,000 children speaking fluently
The Welsh government said immersion education was key to their goal of reaching one million Welsh speakers by 2050.
bbc.com
December 19, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Welsh language investment sees 4,000 children speaking fluently.
Immersion education is key.
bbc.com/news/article...
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This is niche but: it is un-transparent and annoying that Land Registry docs cost money to access, but Companies House docs do not.
As a bare minimum, researchers and reporters should be able to access LR data free to aid public interest investigations
pressgazette.co.uk/news/land-re...
As a bare minimum, researchers and reporters should be able to access LR data free to aid public interest investigations
pressgazette.co.uk/news/land-re...
Land Registry price rise dubbed 'tax on proper journalism'
Investigative newsrooms have decried a Land Registry move to double the cost of getting information, calling it a “tax on proper journalism”.
pressgazette.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM
This is niche but: it is un-transparent and annoying that Land Registry docs cost money to access, but Companies House docs do not.
As a bare minimum, researchers and reporters should be able to access LR data free to aid public interest investigations
pressgazette.co.uk/news/land-re...
As a bare minimum, researchers and reporters should be able to access LR data free to aid public interest investigations
pressgazette.co.uk/news/land-re...
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“Everyone in positions of influence should ask themselves the question: are you treating those fighting to save the planet more harshly than those fighting for inherited wealth? If so, why?”
@josiah.writes.news
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@josiah.writes.news
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Two-Tier Reporting: When Climate Protesters Slow Ambulances They’re Vilified, So Why Are Wealthy Farmers Given a Free Pass?
Media outlets rush to condemn climate change campaigners as "middle class" protesters causing "chaos" while ignoring greater disruption by millionaire landowners
bylinetimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 AM
“Everyone in positions of influence should ask themselves the question: are you treating those fighting to save the planet more harshly than those fighting for inherited wealth? If so, why?”
@josiah.writes.news
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/12/t...
@josiah.writes.news
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Dydh da! We're excited to announce that LOTE 4 Kids now features Kernowek - #Cornish.
LOTE 4 Kids lets you listen & read along with picture books on your phone, tablet or computer with over 5000 titles in 75+ #languages. Get free access with your Cornwall Libraries card tinyurl.com/LOTE4KidsCor...
LOTE 4 Kids lets you listen & read along with picture books on your phone, tablet or computer with over 5000 titles in 75+ #languages. Get free access with your Cornwall Libraries card tinyurl.com/LOTE4KidsCor...
December 10, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Dydh da! We're excited to announce that LOTE 4 Kids now features Kernowek - #Cornish.
LOTE 4 Kids lets you listen & read along with picture books on your phone, tablet or computer with over 5000 titles in 75+ #languages. Get free access with your Cornwall Libraries card tinyurl.com/LOTE4KidsCor...
LOTE 4 Kids lets you listen & read along with picture books on your phone, tablet or computer with over 5000 titles in 75+ #languages. Get free access with your Cornwall Libraries card tinyurl.com/LOTE4KidsCor...
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There will never be a better Christmas ornament!
December 7, 2024 at 11:54 AM
There will never be a better Christmas ornament!
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Mar mynn'ta prevyans ni dhe driga yn gwlas yn-dann allos alyon...
December 6, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Mar mynn'ta prevyans ni dhe driga yn gwlas yn-dann allos alyon...
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'Cornish people just want to see me do well' 〓〓
British champion Pauls primed for biggest fight of career www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
British champion Pauls primed for biggest fight of career www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
Brad Pauls: British champion ready to face Denzel Bentley at Wembley
Brad Pauls says he is ready for the biggest fight of his career when he faces Denzel Bentley for the European Middleweight title on Saturday.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:13 PM
'Cornish people just want to see me do well' 〓〓
British champion Pauls primed for biggest fight of career www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
British champion Pauls primed for biggest fight of career www.bbc.com/sport/boxing...
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Lobster pot tree @ maritime museum.
December 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Lobster pot tree @ maritime museum.
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Calling my network here for advice: has anyone experience of setting up a Co-op (Community Benefit Society? I am currently trying to create one with a community group in Falmouth and Penryn to sell #LowCarbon and #plasticfree food products. #Cornwall #Climate #community
December 4, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Calling my network here for advice: has anyone experience of setting up a Co-op (Community Benefit Society? I am currently trying to create one with a community group in Falmouth and Penryn to sell #LowCarbon and #plasticfree food products. #Cornwall #Climate #community
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Cornishwoman Selina Coombe Cooper was born in Callington on this day in 1864. Having moved to the north of England for work, Selina became active in the trade union movement, joined the new Labour Party, campaigned for votes for women, advocated pacifism and railed against fascism and Nazism.
two women are holding a sign that says " votes for women "
ALT: two women are holding a sign that says " votes for women "
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December 4, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Cornishwoman Selina Coombe Cooper was born in Callington on this day in 1864. Having moved to the north of England for work, Selina became active in the trade union movement, joined the new Labour Party, campaigned for votes for women, advocated pacifism and railed against fascism and Nazism.
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The Union is of the English, by the English, for the English.
We need out.
We need out.
‘For many the root of Britain’s existential crisis today is Brexit – an apparent spasm of English nationalism that has broken the social contract… revealing the country’s true nature as an unequal union, of the English, by the English, for the English.’
indyvoices.info/who-killed-b...
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Who killed Britain? | Independent Voices
Why Britain is in its death spiral
indyvoices.info
November 30, 2024 at 9:32 AM
The Union is of the English, by the English, for the English.
We need out.
We need out.