@angerj.bsky.social
Have mostly been a bookseller so you'll see some booky stuff here. Also trained in horticulture. Now doing art among other things. UK
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Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
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I make a monthly donation to this organisation (not as much as I’d like sadly), because books were my solace, escape and refuge during difficult circumstances in my youth. If you can throw a few quid their way each month, it really does help many children find comfort. 📚
My little girls (now big girls!), adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions - but each had been given a box of books by @booktrust.org.uk. These books, read together, became our first shared memories.
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I make a monthly donation to this organisation (not as much as I’d like sadly), because books were my solace, escape and refuge during difficult circumstances in my youth. If you can throw a few quid their way each month, it really does help many children find comfort. 📚
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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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Hmmm - so tacking hard right on immigration led the Danish equivalent of Labour to lose the capital city for the first time in a century to a “Green-Left” party?
And all the seats on London’s borough councils are up next May? Including the progressive packed ones held by Labour for generations?
And all the seats on London’s borough councils are up next May? Including the progressive packed ones held by Labour for generations?
November 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Hmmm - so tacking hard right on immigration led the Danish equivalent of Labour to lose the capital city for the first time in a century to a “Green-Left” party?
And all the seats on London’s borough councils are up next May? Including the progressive packed ones held by Labour for generations?
And all the seats on London’s borough councils are up next May? Including the progressive packed ones held by Labour for generations?
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Lovely people of Bluesky: Please support my prize draw! I'm giving away recent oil painting, "Water Washed By Wind", to raise money for Care Leavers this Christmas & will ship it (free) anywhere in the world. Entry is free, but any donations would be fantastic. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Lovely people of Bluesky: Please support my prize draw! I'm giving away recent oil painting, "Water Washed By Wind", to raise money for Care Leavers this Christmas & will ship it (free) anywhere in the world. Entry is free, but any donations would be fantastic. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
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Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
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Odd coverage of the #covidinquiry by the Today Programme.
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Odd coverage of the #covidinquiry by the Today Programme.
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Join us for a lively and insightful conversation exploring the vital role of trees in farmed landscapes. As momentum grows around agroforestry and integrating trees into farmland, we’re excited to host Trees on Farms, a special panel discussion featuring:
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for a lively and insightful conversation exploring the vital role of trees in farmed landscapes. As momentum grows around agroforestry and integrating trees into farmland, we’re excited to host Trees on Farms, a special panel discussion featuring:
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Social housing provider? Interested in Passivhaus?
Don't miss this brilliant opportunity to visit a near-completed large scale project next week in London!
🗺️ Newham, London
🗓️Tuesday 25 November 10.00-12.00
BOOK NOW: https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail.php?eId=1497
Please share!
Don't miss this brilliant opportunity to visit a near-completed large scale project next week in London!
🗺️ Newham, London
🗓️Tuesday 25 November 10.00-12.00
BOOK NOW: https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail.php?eId=1497
Please share!
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Social housing provider? Interested in Passivhaus?
Don't miss this brilliant opportunity to visit a near-completed large scale project next week in London!
🗺️ Newham, London
🗓️Tuesday 25 November 10.00-12.00
BOOK NOW: https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail.php?eId=1497
Please share!
Don't miss this brilliant opportunity to visit a near-completed large scale project next week in London!
🗺️ Newham, London
🗓️Tuesday 25 November 10.00-12.00
BOOK NOW: https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail.php?eId=1497
Please share!
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
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I’ll have five packs of Christmas cards available from tomorrow ish on my Etsy £12 for 6.. all proceeds will go to Tavistock foodbank. Yes that’s ALL not the usual big business 5% to charity … I’ll post a link tomorrow ish
(taken when I lived out on the moor) #Dartmoor #Devon #photography
(taken when I lived out on the moor) #Dartmoor #Devon #photography
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I’ll have five packs of Christmas cards available from tomorrow ish on my Etsy £12 for 6.. all proceeds will go to Tavistock foodbank. Yes that’s ALL not the usual big business 5% to charity … I’ll post a link tomorrow ish
(taken when I lived out on the moor) #Dartmoor #Devon #photography
(taken when I lived out on the moor) #Dartmoor #Devon #photography
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🚨 NEW: HOPE not hate can today reveal that a group of far- right activists has set up a covert research unit to gather data on thousands of progressives. Our team has gone inside their chat group to discover more about their plans. hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/20/e...
Exposed: New Far-Right Research Unit Targeting Progressive Activists – HOPE not hate
A group of far-right activists have formed a new information gathering unit and have progressive activists in their sights, HOPE not hate (HNH) can reveal. ...
hopenothate.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🚨 NEW: HOPE not hate can today reveal that a group of far- right activists has set up a covert research unit to gather data on thousands of progressives. Our team has gone inside their chat group to discover more about their plans. hopenothate.org.uk/2025/11/20/e...
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Congratulations to Jamila Gavin, Patrice Lawrence, Struan Murray and Jenny Pearson, shortlisted in the Children's Fiction category of the still new but already prestigious Nero Book Awards 🎉 👏 🎆 🎉 #KidLitUK #bookawards
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nero-book-aw...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nero-book-aw...
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Jenny Harries said that we should judge them by the data, here is the data ….
@ourworldindata.org
@ourworldindata.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Jenny Harries said that we should judge them by the data, here is the data ….
@ourworldindata.org
@ourworldindata.org
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Can I also just point out there are two small indie publishers shortlisted amongst the big names with their big authors, us and @eyebooks.bsky.social
Damian Barr’s The Two Roberts (Canongate), Ian McEwan’s What We Can Know (Jonathan Cape) and Lyse Doucet’s The Finest Hotel in Kabul (Hutchinson Heinemann) have been shortlisted for the 2025 Nero Book Awards 👇 #BookSky
Damian Barr, Ian McEwan and Lyse Doucet shortlisted for 2025 Nero Book Awards
ebx.sh
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Can I also just point out there are two small indie publishers shortlisted amongst the big names with their big authors, us and @eyebooks.bsky.social
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Have also read @sathnam.bsky.social’s Empire books which give good background. I had not realised organised large-scale slavery started so early. Knew a girl on jury at Bristol Colston statue trial - said Olusoga’s defence speech in support of 3 arrested made her cry. They were acquitted.
Me too. I read Empireland and Empireworld by @sathnam.bsky.social - also recommended - but seeing some of the places really helped my understanding of our colonial history. Using young people from immigrant backgrounds to relate their experiences was effective, too.
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Have also read @sathnam.bsky.social’s Empire books which give good background. I had not realised organised large-scale slavery started so early. Knew a girl on jury at Bristol Colston statue trial - said Olusoga’s defence speech in support of 3 arrested made her cry. They were acquitted.
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Most recent daily collage... I make small compositions from torn paper fragments each evening. Posting them here on occasion to help brighten up news-heavy feeds :)
November 17 entry in 2025 Collage Diary [Momentum Project], collage on diary page, 5.5 x 3.5,” ©2025, Janice McDonald.
November 17 entry in 2025 Collage Diary [Momentum Project], collage on diary page, 5.5 x 3.5,” ©2025, Janice McDonald.
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Most recent daily collage... I make small compositions from torn paper fragments each evening. Posting them here on occasion to help brighten up news-heavy feeds :)
November 17 entry in 2025 Collage Diary [Momentum Project], collage on diary page, 5.5 x 3.5,” ©2025, Janice McDonald.
November 17 entry in 2025 Collage Diary [Momentum Project], collage on diary page, 5.5 x 3.5,” ©2025, Janice McDonald.
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Latest work in progress. Possibly a few tweaks needed here and there, but otherwise about done I think.
#oilpainting #portrait #selfportrait #irishart
#oilpainting #portrait #selfportrait #irishart
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Latest work in progress. Possibly a few tweaks needed here and there, but otherwise about done I think.
#oilpainting #portrait #selfportrait #irishart
#oilpainting #portrait #selfportrait #irishart
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Beatrice Shilling #WWII invented device to counter engine cut-out by restricting fuel flow to carburettor preventing #Hurricane & #Spitfire engine stall. Helped win #BattleofBritain @wes1919.bsky.social memb, early electrical engineering apprentice d #OTD 18 Nov 1990 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatric...
November 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Beatrice Shilling #WWII invented device to counter engine cut-out by restricting fuel flow to carburettor preventing #Hurricane & #Spitfire engine stall. Helped win #BattleofBritain @wes1919.bsky.social memb, early electrical engineering apprentice d #OTD 18 Nov 1990 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatric...
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While so many politicians & the media are obsessing over 39000 people crossing the channel in small boats in 2025...
The Office for National Statistics just announced they got the figure for UK nationals emigrating in 2024 wrong.
The ERROR was 97,000 people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Office for National Statistics just announced they got the figure for UK nationals emigrating in 2024 wrong.
The ERROR was 97,000 people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK net migration dropped more than first reported, ONS says
Net migration to the UK last year was 20% lower than previously thought.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
While so many politicians & the media are obsessing over 39000 people crossing the channel in small boats in 2025...
The Office for National Statistics just announced they got the figure for UK nationals emigrating in 2024 wrong.
The ERROR was 97,000 people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Office for National Statistics just announced they got the figure for UK nationals emigrating in 2024 wrong.
The ERROR was 97,000 people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If you're near Birmingham, UK, TOMORROW another FREE EVENT on the book
'Reframing Women Printmakers' Wed, Nov 19th, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Birmingham Art School
with publisher Cheryl Robson, + printmakers Richenda Court & Loraine Monk
And YOU are invited too 🧡💛xx
www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...
'Reframing Women Printmakers' Wed, Nov 19th, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Birmingham Art School
with publisher Cheryl Robson, + printmakers Richenda Court & Loraine Monk
And YOU are invited too 🧡💛xx
www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
If you're near Birmingham, UK, TOMORROW another FREE EVENT on the book
'Reframing Women Printmakers' Wed, Nov 19th, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Birmingham Art School
with publisher Cheryl Robson, + printmakers Richenda Court & Loraine Monk
And YOU are invited too 🧡💛xx
www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...
'Reframing Women Printmakers' Wed, Nov 19th, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Birmingham Art School
with publisher Cheryl Robson, + printmakers Richenda Court & Loraine Monk
And YOU are invited too 🧡💛xx
www.cphc.org.uk/events/2025/...
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The protest becomes known as Black Friday for the violence, including sexual assault, by the Met police and other men towards the 300 women protestors.
Calls for a public inquiry into the abuse were rejected by the Home Secretary, Winston Churchill.
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Calls for a public inquiry into the abuse were rejected by the Home Secretary, Winston Churchill.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The protest becomes known as Black Friday for the violence, including sexual assault, by the Met police and other men towards the 300 women protestors.
Calls for a public inquiry into the abuse were rejected by the Home Secretary, Winston Churchill.
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Calls for a public inquiry into the abuse were rejected by the Home Secretary, Winston Churchill.
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