Philip Smith
@piphilthims.bsky.social
Team Vicar South Chilterns. Married to Lucy, Father, Pastor teacher, drummer, song writer, Fulham FC, Grandpip, poet, joker, and follower of The Way x
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Here’s a poem called ‘An Invention of Collective Nouns’.
December 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Here’s a poem called ‘An Invention of Collective Nouns’.
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Yesterday, I visited my constituent, Amu Gib, who has been detained in HMP Bronzefield without trial since July.
Amu is now on Day 39 of their hunger strike, yet there is complete silence across our mainstream media.
This is an emergency. They must be granted bail, now.
Amu is now on Day 39 of their hunger strike, yet there is complete silence across our mainstream media.
This is an emergency. They must be granted bail, now.
December 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Yesterday, I visited my constituent, Amu Gib, who has been detained in HMP Bronzefield without trial since July.
Amu is now on Day 39 of their hunger strike, yet there is complete silence across our mainstream media.
This is an emergency. They must be granted bail, now.
Amu is now on Day 39 of their hunger strike, yet there is complete silence across our mainstream media.
This is an emergency. They must be granted bail, now.
It's beginning to look a lot like #CribFest25 x
December 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like #CribFest25 x
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Amnesty International has slammed Labour’s “divisive and cruel” asylum crackdown, warning that it marks a dangerous drift toward treating fundamental human rights as optional depending on who you are.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
Amnesty slam Labour's 'divisive and cruel' asylum crackdown
"This headline-chasing cruelty will not fix the immigration system. It will only fuel fear"
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Amnesty International has slammed Labour’s “divisive and cruel” asylum crackdown, warning that it marks a dangerous drift toward treating fundamental human rights as optional depending on who you are.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/amn...
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Our statement on the government’s abhorrent plans for people seeking safety.
Politicians are dividing communities, when they could be building affordable homes and strengthening them.
Politicians are dividing communities, when they could be building affordable homes and strengthening them.
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our statement on the government’s abhorrent plans for people seeking safety.
Politicians are dividing communities, when they could be building affordable homes and strengthening them.
Politicians are dividing communities, when they could be building affordable homes and strengthening them.
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Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
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Here’s a list of all the places where we’ll be this month and a link to tickets …
brianbilston.com/events/
brianbilston.com/events/
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Here’s a list of all the places where we’ll be this month and a link to tickets …
brianbilston.com/events/
brianbilston.com/events/
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A NEW CHRISTMAS THING!
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A NEW CHRISTMAS THING!
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
The Big Green Books Advent Calendar!
Choose from 4, 6 or 12 books.
Your chance to unwrap a new surprise book every few days in the run up to Christmas.
The books will be chosen based on what you enjoy reading.
More info HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/simon-likes-...
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As excitement mounts for the Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires tour (starting on Thursday), we’ve produced this short video explaining the exclusive tat/merch available at each show.
October 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
As excitement mounts for the Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires tour (starting on Thursday), we’ve produced this short video explaining the exclusive tat/merch available at each show.
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Today’s Halloween-based poem is called ‘Pumpkin’.
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today’s Halloween-based poem is called ‘Pumpkin’.
@simonmayo.bsky.social remember this x
October 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
@simonmayo.bsky.social remember this x
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There is an alternative to austerity, poverty and war.
We are that alternative. Let's build it, together.
Become a member of Your Party at yourparty.uk/join today!
We are that alternative. Let's build it, together.
Become a member of Your Party at yourparty.uk/join today!
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
There is an alternative to austerity, poverty and war.
We are that alternative. Let's build it, together.
Become a member of Your Party at yourparty.uk/join today!
We are that alternative. Let's build it, together.
Become a member of Your Party at yourparty.uk/join today!
My friend & colleague has just posted this @oxforddiocese.bsky.social @riponcuddesdon.bsky.social
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https://southchilternsteamministry.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/september/
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September 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My friend & colleague has just posted this @oxforddiocese.bsky.social @riponcuddesdon.bsky.social
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevz13xkxpro
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
September 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevz13xkxpro
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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Greenbelters, we've got some biiiig news to share with you. Grab a seat. Next year’s festival will be our final one at Boughton, as we begin the search for a brand new festival home. It’s a lot for a post isn’t it? Sorry. The link below has everything you need to know...
Somewhere to be leaving - Greenbelt
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September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Greenbelters, we've got some biiiig news to share with you. Grab a seat. Next year’s festival will be our final one at Boughton, as we begin the search for a brand new festival home. It’s a lot for a post isn’t it? Sorry. The link below has everything you need to know...
You are welcome x
September 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
You are welcome x
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The glitter balls are being hoisted. The flags are flying. The vibers are vibing. There’s all the stuff you love. There’s plenty you’ve never seen before. ONE MORE DAY, PEOPLE.
PS. Pack a warm hat for the evenings and some sun cream for later in the weekend.
PS. Pack a warm hat for the evenings and some sun cream for later in the weekend.
August 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The glitter balls are being hoisted. The flags are flying. The vibers are vibing. There’s all the stuff you love. There’s plenty you’ve never seen before. ONE MORE DAY, PEOPLE.
PS. Pack a warm hat for the evenings and some sun cream for later in the weekend.
PS. Pack a warm hat for the evenings and some sun cream for later in the weekend.
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Remember, if you can’t join us in the fields – you can join us online. We’re livestreaming three full days of ideas, music, worship and comedy. Including daily shows from festival favourites like Harry Baker, Pádraig Ó Tuama and Martyn Jospeh.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Remember, if you can’t join us in the fields – you can join us online. We’re livestreaming three full days of ideas, music, worship and comedy. Including daily shows from festival favourites like Harry Baker, Pádraig Ó Tuama and Martyn Jospeh.
buff.ly/zbV8VLn
buff.ly/zbV8VLn
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Greenbelt’s starting to taking shape yet again, in warm summer sunshine that looks set to stay around. How many of these do you recognise?
August 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Greenbelt’s starting to taking shape yet again, in warm summer sunshine that looks set to stay around. How many of these do you recognise?
@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social may spend a bit more time here than the other place 😂🤣 at least for the weekend x
Who’s going x
Who’s going x
August 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social may spend a bit more time here than the other place 😂🤣 at least for the weekend x
Who’s going x
Who’s going x
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I will never not laugh at this
July 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I will never not laugh at this