Diana Mead Fine Artist
@artygardener.bsky.social
Fine Artist in oils and watercolour living and painting in Penarth. Commissions welcome. My artwork is in Artisans Corner, Glebe Street.
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Eurovision embodies a culture of unity, defiance & joy.
To platform Israel, a state carrying out genocide in Gaza, killing 64,000+ people & silencing journalists on that stage, is obscene.
The BBC must join Irish state broadcaster others in saying: no genocide in Eurovision.
To platform Israel, a state carrying out genocide in Gaza, killing 64,000+ people & silencing journalists on that stage, is obscene.
The BBC must join Irish state broadcaster others in saying: no genocide in Eurovision.
Eurovision should stand for peace, joy and shared humanity — not complicity in genocide. The BBC must withdraw from coverage if Israel is allowed to participate.
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
September 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Eurovision embodies a culture of unity, defiance & joy.
To platform Israel, a state carrying out genocide in Gaza, killing 64,000+ people & silencing journalists on that stage, is obscene.
The BBC must join Irish state broadcaster others in saying: no genocide in Eurovision.
To platform Israel, a state carrying out genocide in Gaza, killing 64,000+ people & silencing journalists on that stage, is obscene.
The BBC must join Irish state broadcaster others in saying: no genocide in Eurovision.
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Have signed this joint statement, together with Green Party leaders from across the UK calling on the BBC to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel is allowed to participate.
The BBC can not be complicit in any whitewashing of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The BBC can not be complicit in any whitewashing of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Eurovision should stand for peace, joy and shared humanity — not complicity in genocide. The BBC must withdraw from coverage if Israel is allowed to participate.
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
September 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Have signed this joint statement, together with Green Party leaders from across the UK calling on the BBC to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel is allowed to participate.
The BBC can not be complicit in any whitewashing of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The BBC can not be complicit in any whitewashing of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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My October exhibition. There will also be a print rack of ready-to-frame prints plus greetings cards, including my hand-finished Welsh and English Christmas cards @penarthonline.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My October exhibition. There will also be a print rack of ready-to-frame prints plus greetings cards, including my hand-finished Welsh and English Christmas cards @penarthonline.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
Penarth Open Gardens Trail this weekend. Saturday 19th (10-6) and Sunday 20th (11-5) July. Tickets £5 available at all participating gardens including mine at 77 Coleridge Avenue @penarthonline.bsky.social @penarth.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Penarth Open Gardens Trail this weekend. Saturday 19th (10-6) and Sunday 20th (11-5) July. Tickets £5 available at all participating gardens including mine at 77 Coleridge Avenue @penarthonline.bsky.social @penarth.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
Libertia Formentosa is reaching its flowering peak, I've never seen it this good in all the 20 or so years it's grown here. Seen through pretty self-sown aquilegias it's a delight @penarthonline.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social At least the Spring drought has had one good result!
May 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Libertia Formentosa is reaching its flowering peak, I've never seen it this good in all the 20 or so years it's grown here. Seen through pretty self-sown aquilegias it's a delight @penarthonline.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social At least the Spring drought has had one good result!
My daughter Brough me back some lovely honeysuckle scented soap from Paris. I never knew that the french for honeysuckle is chevrefeuille, literally "goat" and "leaf".
I feel there must be some historic link, legend or folklore. Does anyone know?
@venetiajane.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
I feel there must be some historic link, legend or folklore. Does anyone know?
@venetiajane.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
My daughter Brough me back some lovely honeysuckle scented soap from Paris. I never knew that the french for honeysuckle is chevrefeuille, literally "goat" and "leaf".
I feel there must be some historic link, legend or folklore. Does anyone know?
@venetiajane.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
I feel there must be some historic link, legend or folklore. Does anyone know?
@venetiajane.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
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The problem with progressive development in the UK is planning departments lacking experienced and qualified employees to make fast and good judgement and advice, not nature and wildlife
Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs
Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs
Heads of 32 charities warn proposals could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat loss
The heads of 32 UK nature organisations have written to the government warning that the planning bill “throws environmental protection to the wind”.
The planning and infrastructure bill, which is at committee stage in parliament, aims to streamline regulations for developers so they can speed up their projects. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The problem with progressive development in the UK is planning departments lacking experienced and qualified employees to make fast and good judgement and advice, not nature and wildlife
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Ministers should listen to a powerful message from 32 nature organisations: the Planning Bill rides roughshod over nature protection, could push species towards extinction & cause greater loss of precious green space. Nature & development can go hand in hand - but this one-sided Bill isn’t the way
Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs
Heads of 32 charities warn proposals could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat loss
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Ministers should listen to a powerful message from 32 nature organisations: the Planning Bill rides roughshod over nature protection, could push species towards extinction & cause greater loss of precious green space. Nature & development can go hand in hand - but this one-sided Bill isn’t the way
Nicely put, there are far more serious things that need our attention. Let's start with climate change and/or our wildlife....
Bringing back the mammoth or dodo is a fun dream but given we’re in the end days of the liveable world as we know it, perhaps we should focus on protecting the hundreds of thousands of species facing extinction first? (Rhetorical question)
March 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Nicely put, there are far more serious things that need our attention. Let's start with climate change and/or our wildlife....
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For decades, Sri Lanka’s mangroves disappeared, leaving communities exposed to disasters like the 2004 tsunami.
Now, by growing instead of just planting, Sri Lanka has restored 500 hectares, aiming for 10,000 by 2030.
This is #GenerationRestoration in action.
Now, by growing instead of just planting, Sri Lanka has restored 500 hectares, aiming for 10,000 by 2030.
This is #GenerationRestoration in action.
February 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
For decades, Sri Lanka’s mangroves disappeared, leaving communities exposed to disasters like the 2004 tsunami.
Now, by growing instead of just planting, Sri Lanka has restored 500 hectares, aiming for 10,000 by 2030.
This is #GenerationRestoration in action.
Now, by growing instead of just planting, Sri Lanka has restored 500 hectares, aiming for 10,000 by 2030.
This is #GenerationRestoration in action.
Great idea
Did u know? If you get negativity about your no-mow lawns this season, just now paths through & around & folks will understand that your wilderness is a deliberate act to help restore nature. Be more wild... 🌱🌿🌍🐞🪱🦋🐜🐦⬛🕷️🪲
March 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Great idea
Winter Iris enjoying the sunshine, always a joy to see them. They need to bake in the Summer so they're planted at the base of a sunny wall. @penarthonline.bsky.social @jackwallington.com @lgspace.bsky.social @seederwood.bsky.social @venetiajane.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Winter Iris enjoying the sunshine, always a joy to see them. They need to bake in the Summer so they're planted at the base of a sunny wall. @penarthonline.bsky.social @jackwallington.com @lgspace.bsky.social @seederwood.bsky.social @venetiajane.bsky.social @jzhendry.bsky.social
You never tire of snowdrops!
Ok I know all of you (especially you lot down south) are bored of snowdrops now but ours are peak snowdrop! Here are a bunch of shoddy photos of our garden trying to show you how the snowdrops I’ve been moving from the existing patches are now establishing all through the garden...
February 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
You never tire of snowdrops!
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Editor’s Letter: Labour must not allow AI to scrape Britain’s creativity
Plenty of people who work in the UK’s creative industries are pro-AI. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be built on stealing others’ content
🖋 @OlyDuff.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4hVt7jL
Plenty of people who work in the UK’s creative industries are pro-AI. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be built on stealing others’ content
🖋 @OlyDuff.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4hVt7jL
Editor’s Letter: Labour must not allow AI to scrape Britain’s creativity
Quality journalism will pay a heavy price from the fallout of the Government weakening UK copyright laws
buff.ly
February 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Editor’s Letter: Labour must not allow AI to scrape Britain’s creativity
Plenty of people who work in the UK’s creative industries are pro-AI. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be built on stealing others’ content
🖋 @OlyDuff.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4hVt7jL
Plenty of people who work in the UK’s creative industries are pro-AI. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be built on stealing others’ content
🖋 @OlyDuff.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4hVt7jL
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Please help bees, butterflies and birds by reducing the mowing this year! By leaving a patch of grass in your garden to flower you'll be helping wildlife while reducing effort, cost and carbon emissions. Cartoon courtesy of @sepponet.bsky.social
#nature #wildlife #biodiversity
#nature #wildlife #biodiversity
February 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Please help bees, butterflies and birds by reducing the mowing this year! By leaving a patch of grass in your garden to flower you'll be helping wildlife while reducing effort, cost and carbon emissions. Cartoon courtesy of @sepponet.bsky.social
#nature #wildlife #biodiversity
#nature #wildlife #biodiversity
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When kitchen sponges like these break down, they release microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments and the animals that live there. And they can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for 100s of years. For eco-friendly sponges see: bit.ly/42rwUOX
February 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
When kitchen sponges like these break down, they release microplastics that end up in the sea – harming marine environments and the animals that live there. And they can't be recycled, so remain in landfill for 100s of years. For eco-friendly sponges see: bit.ly/42rwUOX
The right, responsible reply.
Jannik Sinner on accepting a 3-month suspension:
"I have always accepted I am responsible for my team & realize Wada's strict rules are an important protection for the sport I love.L
Source:
independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/j…
"I have always accepted I am responsible for my team & realize Wada's strict rules are an important protection for the sport I love.L
Source:
independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/j…
February 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The right, responsible reply.
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TONIGHT in Cardiff with @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social @walesgreenparty.bsky.social.
All welcome!
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All welcome!
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Future Wales // Change Everything Ticket
An evening in conversation with Anthony Slaughter and Natalie Bennett. When: Friday 14th February, 18:30 start (doors 18:10) Where: 26a Crwys Road, CF24 4NL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There will be books av...
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February 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
TONIGHT in Cardiff with @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social @walesgreenparty.bsky.social.
All welcome!
www.bookspacecardiff.co.uk/products/fut...
All welcome!
www.bookspacecardiff.co.uk/products/fut...
Sadly many of us still won't accept this or do anything positive about it.
February 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sadly many of us still won't accept this or do anything positive about it.
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Climate action globally is under threat. It’s hugely urgent to seize initiative from rightwing populists. We need to change tactics: start by building climate resilience in local communities where people can feel tangible benefits – we’re calling it climate popularism. @rupertread.bsky.social & me🧵
It’s time for climate populism
As politics turns against net zero, we need to mobilise a genuine mass movement against ecological catastrophe.
www.newstatesman.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Climate action globally is under threat. It’s hugely urgent to seize initiative from rightwing populists. We need to change tactics: start by building climate resilience in local communities where people can feel tangible benefits – we’re calling it climate popularism. @rupertread.bsky.social & me🧵
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Opinion | The idea of Donald Trump treating the Gaza Strip like a real-estate opportunity would almost certainly be thrown out in any TV comedy writers’ room. And yet, this is what the President of the United States is now proposing
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February 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Opinion | The idea of Donald Trump treating the Gaza Strip like a real-estate opportunity would almost certainly be thrown out in any TV comedy writers’ room. And yet, this is what the President of the United States is now proposing
🖋 @jamesrball.com
https://buff.ly/4aMMdWu
🖋 @jamesrball.com
https://buff.ly/4aMMdWu
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Trump's threats of ethnic cleansing in Gaza are abhorrent and the UK government must stand firmly against them
February 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Trump's threats of ethnic cleansing in Gaza are abhorrent and the UK government must stand firmly against them
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Trump's advocacy for ethnic cleansing in Gaza - while hosting a man wanted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity - must not be ignored by Labour.
The Government must defend international law, and reiterate Palestinians' right to self-determination.
The Government must defend international law, and reiterate Palestinians' right to self-determination.
February 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Trump's advocacy for ethnic cleansing in Gaza - while hosting a man wanted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity - must not be ignored by Labour.
The Government must defend international law, and reiterate Palestinians' right to self-determination.
The Government must defend international law, and reiterate Palestinians' right to self-determination.