Arran
@arranj.bsky.social
Archaeologist, musician, trade union rep, gardener, cat lover, and long-suffering #swfc fan.
Another bad move by ‘Labour’. Telling councils to sell off what few assets they have left as opposed to giving them the funding they need is nothing short of Tory austerity.
Allotments are incredible shared spaces. This is not the change people voted for.
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
Allotments are incredible shared spaces. This is not the change people voted for.
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
Angela Rayner gives councils green light to sell off allotments
Labour's Angela Rayner has approved the sale of eight allotment sites in England since the party came to power, according to a report in the Telegraph. The move has been branded a "kick in the teeth" ...
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Another bad move by ‘Labour’. Telling councils to sell off what few assets they have left as opposed to giving them the funding they need is nothing short of Tory austerity.
Allotments are incredible shared spaces. This is not the change people voted for.
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
Allotments are incredible shared spaces. This is not the change people voted for.
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
Here’s a free event for anyone interested in the wonderful things archaeology can do for people.
Along with my excellent colleague, Natasha, I’ll be discussing why archaeology is such a good fit for improving health and wellbeing.
Tonight, 7pm, online!
www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/fes...
Along with my excellent colleague, Natasha, I’ll be discussing why archaeology is such a good fit for improving health and wellbeing.
Tonight, 7pm, online!
www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/fes...
This is Archaeology - Open Doors and Open Minds: Why Archaeology is Good for People, and Why People Are Good for Archaeology
<p>As a leading heritage organisation, Wessex Archaeology has a deep commitment to working alongside the public to explore how archaeology can bring people together, strengthen communities, and even b...
www.archaeologyuk.org
July 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Here’s a free event for anyone interested in the wonderful things archaeology can do for people.
Along with my excellent colleague, Natasha, I’ll be discussing why archaeology is such a good fit for improving health and wellbeing.
Tonight, 7pm, online!
www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/fes...
Along with my excellent colleague, Natasha, I’ll be discussing why archaeology is such a good fit for improving health and wellbeing.
Tonight, 7pm, online!
www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/fes...
My present trowel (WHS with wooden handle, obviously) is Goliath VII. His heavily worn sires are still brought out to assist with fiddly features every now and then, but sadly Goliath I, II, and V were lost to various mishaps.
Question from Instagram: How many trowels have you lost? #AskAnArchaeologist
July 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
My present trowel (WHS with wooden handle, obviously) is Goliath VII. His heavily worn sires are still brought out to assist with fiddly features every now and then, but sadly Goliath I, II, and V were lost to various mishaps.
I’m not one for hyperbole, but my little mate, Dippy, is the most handsome cat that ever did cat. 🐈⬛
July 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I’m not one for hyperbole, but my little mate, Dippy, is the most handsome cat that ever did cat. 🐈⬛
I’m a huge fan of Ghibli’s Laputa, and this art really speaks to me. I don’t even know why, there’s just something magical about it.
May 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I’m a huge fan of Ghibli’s Laputa, and this art really speaks to me. I don’t even know why, there’s just something magical about it.
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1/6 VE Day celebration should be a time to consider how the far right politics of those defeated 80 years ago have worked their way back over the last decade.
May 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
1/6 VE Day celebration should be a time to consider how the far right politics of those defeated 80 years ago have worked their way back over the last decade.
Some people say that it’s possible to have too many guitars, and they are all wrong 🤘🏻
May 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Some people say that it’s possible to have too many guitars, and they are all wrong 🤘🏻
Having spotted hedgehog poo in my garden over the last few weeks, I’d wondered if I might have a resident hoggie. I just noticed what seems to be a nest in a pile of grass cuttings under a hedge, can any knowledgeable #hedgehog folk confirm this? 🦔
May 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Having spotted hedgehog poo in my garden over the last few weeks, I’d wondered if I might have a resident hoggie. I just noticed what seems to be a nest in a pile of grass cuttings under a hedge, can any knowledgeable #hedgehog folk confirm this? 🦔
Sending love and solidarity to my friends in the trans community today. Always here for a natter 🏳️⚧️
April 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sending love and solidarity to my friends in the trans community today. Always here for a natter 🏳️⚧️
A peerless snorter of public funds willl now be set for life, while his achievements would have room to spare on the back of a postage stamp. Another normal day on Brexit Island.
Michael Gove to be awarded peerage in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours
Michael Gove to be awarded peerage in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours
Veteran Tory, who retired as an MP last year, is on list of honours due to be published this week
Michael Gove is among those to be awarded a peerage in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list.
The veteran Conservative politician and editor of the Spectator, who retired as an MP at the last election, is understood to be on the list due to be published as soon as Friday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A peerless snorter of public funds willl now be set for life, while his achievements would have room to spare on the back of a postage stamp. Another normal day on Brexit Island.
My old boy, Dippy, hasn’t been able to go outside since a near-fatal injury from a cat fight, so I’m very happy to say that he’s taken to little walks around the garden on a lead like an absolute pro.
So grateful to share my life with this furry little guy 🐈⬛
So grateful to share my life with this furry little guy 🐈⬛
March 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
My old boy, Dippy, hasn’t been able to go outside since a near-fatal injury from a cat fight, so I’m very happy to say that he’s taken to little walks around the garden on a lead like an absolute pro.
So grateful to share my life with this furry little guy 🐈⬛
So grateful to share my life with this furry little guy 🐈⬛
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Instead of slashing welfare and disability benefits — forcing more disabled people and children into poverty — the government could introduce a 2% tax on assets over £10 million.
It would raise £24 billion — five times the savings from these cuts.
This is austerity 2.0
It would raise £24 billion — five times the savings from these cuts.
This is austerity 2.0
March 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Instead of slashing welfare and disability benefits — forcing more disabled people and children into poverty — the government could introduce a 2% tax on assets over £10 million.
It would raise £24 billion — five times the savings from these cuts.
This is austerity 2.0
It would raise £24 billion — five times the savings from these cuts.
This is austerity 2.0
My beloved Sheffield Wednesday FC ruining another perfectly good weekend 🦉
March 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
My beloved Sheffield Wednesday FC ruining another perfectly good weekend 🦉
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Amazing news! French MPs this week voted for a wealth tax on the ultra-rich.
It would introduce a 2% tax on any wealth over €100m.
A wealth tax on the super-rich is what we need here.
And it's what I'm campaigning for. Join thousands of others and sign up below.
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It would introduce a 2% tax on any wealth over €100m.
A wealth tax on the super-rich is what we need here.
And it's what I'm campaigning for. Join thousands of others and sign up below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-r...
Join the Fight for Wealth Taxes, not Cuts!
Tens have thousands are backing Richard Burgon's call for Wealth Taxes.
It's time for the super-rich to pay their fare share.
Join the campaign for Wealth Taxes today.
actionnetwork.org
February 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Amazing news! French MPs this week voted for a wealth tax on the ultra-rich.
It would introduce a 2% tax on any wealth over €100m.
A wealth tax on the super-rich is what we need here.
And it's what I'm campaigning for. Join thousands of others and sign up below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-r...
It would introduce a 2% tax on any wealth over €100m.
A wealth tax on the super-rich is what we need here.
And it's what I'm campaigning for. Join thousands of others and sign up below.
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-r...
If anyone happens to be in York on Feb 28th, join us at the Golden Ball for some shambolic musical merrymaking!
February 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
If anyone happens to be in York on Feb 28th, join us at the Golden Ball for some shambolic musical merrymaking!
An absolute joy to meet my brand new niece, Isabella, today. She’s an absolute cuddlebug, I’m in love 🥰
February 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
An absolute joy to meet my brand new niece, Isabella, today. She’s an absolute cuddlebug, I’m in love 🥰
A long overdue sort out of the spare room has doubled up as a rediscovery of how much I love Death Cab For Cutie. Some genuinely timeless music.
January 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A long overdue sort out of the spare room has doubled up as a rediscovery of how much I love Death Cab For Cutie. Some genuinely timeless music.
It’s 2025, and @swfc.co.uk are winning with goals from Calum Paterson and Michal Smith! 😂 Lovely stuff from the wise old owls 🦉🔵⚪️ #swfc
January 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It’s 2025, and @swfc.co.uk are winning with goals from Calum Paterson and Michal Smith! 😂 Lovely stuff from the wise old owls 🦉🔵⚪️ #swfc
I'm very much looking to presenting at the Museums, Health and Well-Being Summit next week. I will discuss how a pro-active approach to pursuing new opportunities has allowed my team to engage underserved audiences.
(Also, listen out for my cat making a guest appearance! 🐈)
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(Also, listen out for my cat making a guest appearance! 🐈)
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January 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I'm very much looking to presenting at the Museums, Health and Well-Being Summit next week. I will discuss how a pro-active approach to pursuing new opportunities has allowed my team to engage underserved audiences.
(Also, listen out for my cat making a guest appearance! 🐈)
lnkd.in/eBXcMF9E
(Also, listen out for my cat making a guest appearance! 🐈)
lnkd.in/eBXcMF9E
The idea of ‘recruiting’ children is so bizarre to me. This brainwashing of our young can’t be allowed to continue.
Schools are for education, NOT for boosting church attendance and creating young 'disciples of Christ'.
Children deserve the right to form their own beliefs – without religious interference.
Such blatant evangelism has NO place in our schools.
humanists.uk/2025/01/10/d...
Children deserve the right to form their own beliefs – without religious interference.
Such blatant evangelism has NO place in our schools.
humanists.uk/2025/01/10/d...
C of E scheme to evangelise children at non-religious school in Havant
The Church of England has announced a scheme to try and recruit new children into the religion at a non-religious school in Havant, near Chichester. The Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth is advertising f...
humanists.uk
January 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The idea of ‘recruiting’ children is so bizarre to me. This brainwashing of our young can’t be allowed to continue.
Dreading the return of mild weather and drizzle. This cold snap has made an old goth very happy! 🧊
January 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Dreading the return of mild weather and drizzle. This cold snap has made an old goth very happy! 🧊
My old lady, Seren is getting so grey, but she’s still a mischievous kitten at heart 🐈
January 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My old lady, Seren is getting so grey, but she’s still a mischievous kitten at heart 🐈
Great night at the Golden Ball with the pub band last night. Ta to everyone that came out 🥰
December 21, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Great night at the Golden Ball with the pub band last night. Ta to everyone that came out 🥰
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Nationalise water now.
December 19, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Nationalise water now.