BardToVerse
@bardtoverse.bsky.social
I’m married, a father, grandfather, member of the Rotary Club, a Foodbank volunteer, and a Repair Café volunteer. My background is mechanical engineering and IT, so I like to explore and tinker, especially when I can learn something new.
Just tried to generate jokes for our home made #Christmas crackers using #AI. The idea being to get away from the age old ‘standards’. ChatGPT gave me a set after a round of iterations. Gemini3 was a wash out with only a couple of #jokes anywhere near humorous.
December 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Just tried to generate jokes for our home made #Christmas crackers using #AI. The idea being to get away from the age old ‘standards’. ChatGPT gave me a set after a round of iterations. Gemini3 was a wash out with only a couple of #jokes anywhere near humorous.
Councillors, Council staff, Newbury Friends of the Earth & Newbury #Rotary Club planted 3000 purple crocus corms to symbolise the fight to eradicate #polio.
Rotary launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988 & today only a handful of cases remain.
Contact: jp_rotary@btinternet.com
Rotary launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988 & today only a handful of cases remain.
Contact: jp_rotary@btinternet.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Rotary is known for its community and charity work, but this aspect of Rotary is less well known and something we are extremely proud of.
“…Eighty years after Rotary helped support the founding of the UN…”
More details here at on.rotary.org/3KY0SWo
“…Eighty years after Rotary helped support the founding of the UN…”
More details here at on.rotary.org/3KY0SWo
United Nations and Rotary celebrate 80th anniversary of UN charter
on.rotary.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Rotary is known for its community and charity work, but this aspect of Rotary is less well known and something we are extremely proud of.
“…Eighty years after Rotary helped support the founding of the UN…”
More details here at on.rotary.org/3KY0SWo
“…Eighty years after Rotary helped support the founding of the UN…”
More details here at on.rotary.org/3KY0SWo
Newbury #Rotary has donated £2,630 from the Santa Fun Run to local charities including Berkshire Youth, Eight Bells, Kennet Radio, Loose Ends, Newbury Cancer Care and Newbury Soup Kitchen, plus £250 to the Repair Café. Thank you to everyone who took part!
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Newbury #Rotary has donated £2,630 from the Santa Fun Run to local charities including Berkshire Youth, Eight Bells, Kennet Radio, Loose Ends, Newbury Cancer Care and Newbury Soup Kitchen, plus £250 to the Repair Café. Thank you to everyone who took part!
The West Berkshire Foodbank has opened a new Foodbank Distribution Centre (DC) at the Greenham Community Centre to support struggling families in the nearby Nightingales estate. The new DC will be operate every Thursday - except public holidays - from 1pm to 3pm.
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The West Berkshire Foodbank has opened a new Foodbank Distribution Centre (DC) at the Greenham Community Centre to support struggling families in the nearby Nightingales estate. The new DC will be operate every Thursday - except public holidays - from 1pm to 3pm.
🎅 Newbury Santa Fun Run – What a day! 🎄
Thank you to everyone who took part, helped, volunteered or cheered us on. Market Place was full of Santas, smiles and festive spirit.
✨ 213 runners 🎗️ Supporting local charities, schools and good causes
❤️ Community at its best
You made it magical. 🎅💙
Thank you to everyone who took part, helped, volunteered or cheered us on. Market Place was full of Santas, smiles and festive spirit.
✨ 213 runners 🎗️ Supporting local charities, schools and good causes
❤️ Community at its best
You made it magical. 🎅💙
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🎅 Newbury Santa Fun Run – What a day! 🎄
Thank you to everyone who took part, helped, volunteered or cheered us on. Market Place was full of Santas, smiles and festive spirit.
✨ 213 runners 🎗️ Supporting local charities, schools and good causes
❤️ Community at its best
You made it magical. 🎅💙
Thank you to everyone who took part, helped, volunteered or cheered us on. Market Place was full of Santas, smiles and festive spirit.
✨ 213 runners 🎗️ Supporting local charities, schools and good causes
❤️ Community at its best
You made it magical. 🎅💙
The Rotary Christmas Toy Boxes campaign will provide toy boxes to every child in every domestic abuse refuge across the UK.
If you would like to support the campaign you can find more information via this link:
www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/childrens-fun-day/rotary-christmas-toy-boxes/
If you would like to support the campaign you can find more information via this link:
www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/childrens-fun-day/rotary-christmas-toy-boxes/
Rotary Christmas Toy Boxes 2025 - Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
Rotary Christmas Toy Boxes is an initiative to provide individual toy boxes to every child in every domestic abuse refuge across the UK
www.rotarygbi.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Rotary Christmas Toy Boxes campaign will provide toy boxes to every child in every domestic abuse refuge across the UK.
If you would like to support the campaign you can find more information via this link:
www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/childrens-fun-day/rotary-christmas-toy-boxes/
If you would like to support the campaign you can find more information via this link:
www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/childrens-fun-day/rotary-christmas-toy-boxes/
At their regular Monday meeting, the #Rotary Club of Newbury welcomed their newest member, Sue Stevens, into the worldwide fellowship of Rotary International.
Sue is the third new member to join Newbury Rotary since July, reflecting the club’s continued growth and commitment to the local community.
Sue is the third new member to join Newbury Rotary since July, reflecting the club’s continued growth and commitment to the local community.
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
At their regular Monday meeting, the #Rotary Club of Newbury welcomed their newest member, Sue Stevens, into the worldwide fellowship of Rotary International.
Sue is the third new member to join Newbury Rotary since July, reflecting the club’s continued growth and commitment to the local community.
Sue is the third new member to join Newbury Rotary since July, reflecting the club’s continued growth and commitment to the local community.
I have concerns about artificial intelligence, its meteoric growth, the lack of understanding of its potential to inflict harm, & the mental health issues it is creating.
I’ve posted my present thoughts & future concerns here:
bardtoverse.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/a...
#AI #artificialintelligence
I’ve posted my present thoughts & future concerns here:
bardtoverse.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/a...
#AI #artificialintelligence
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I have concerns about artificial intelligence, its meteoric growth, the lack of understanding of its potential to inflict harm, & the mental health issues it is creating.
I’ve posted my present thoughts & future concerns here:
bardtoverse.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/a...
#AI #artificialintelligence
I’ve posted my present thoughts & future concerns here:
bardtoverse.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/a...
#AI #artificialintelligence
Whilst on holiday in #Madeira we found this plaque at Funchal’s Saturday market.
ChatGPT identified it as the Rotary Club of #Almada #Portugal, a 25th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque (1951–1976)
The reverse, Rotary’s guiding motto in Portuguese: “The Ideal of Service for the Benefit of Humanity”.
ChatGPT identified it as the Rotary Club of #Almada #Portugal, a 25th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque (1951–1976)
The reverse, Rotary’s guiding motto in Portuguese: “The Ideal of Service for the Benefit of Humanity”.
October 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re enjoying a very funny performance by #JennyEclair in #Newbury. It’s a pity she’s spoiling it with swearing - such a shame when there’s so much comedic value in her show.
September 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We’re enjoying a very funny performance by #JennyEclair in #Newbury. It’s a pity she’s spoiling it with swearing - such a shame when there’s so much comedic value in her show.
As a #Rotary Assistant Governor I have the privilege of enjoying the welcome & fellowship of like minded Rotarians across the District.
Today I had the double pleasure of a sunny Rotary lunch followed by the sight of this beautiful tree beginning to change into its autumn colours.
Life is good 😊
Today I had the double pleasure of a sunny Rotary lunch followed by the sight of this beautiful tree beginning to change into its autumn colours.
Life is good 😊
September 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As a #Rotary Assistant Governor I have the privilege of enjoying the welcome & fellowship of like minded Rotarians across the District.
Today I had the double pleasure of a sunny Rotary lunch followed by the sight of this beautiful tree beginning to change into its autumn colours.
Life is good 😊
Today I had the double pleasure of a sunny Rotary lunch followed by the sight of this beautiful tree beginning to change into its autumn colours.
Life is good 😊
Two Wheels For Life is a charity that raises money to fund motorcycle transport for healthcare programmes in Africa. #Motorcycles are often the only vehicle that get to some of the most remote communities.
More detail about their work at www.twowheelsforlife.org.
#health #healthcare #motorbike
More detail about their work at www.twowheelsforlife.org.
#health #healthcare #motorbike
Two Wheels for Life - Motorcycle charity | Motorcycles save lives
Motorcycle charity supporting programmes in Africa that ensure life-saving healthcare gets to rural communities.
www.twowheelsforlife.org
September 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Two Wheels For Life is a charity that raises money to fund motorcycle transport for healthcare programmes in Africa. #Motorcycles are often the only vehicle that get to some of the most remote communities.
More detail about their work at www.twowheelsforlife.org.
#health #healthcare #motorbike
More detail about their work at www.twowheelsforlife.org.
#health #healthcare #motorbike
Highlighting Special Effect, who create games controllers for physically #disabled adults & children.
Also ‘virtual presence’ BubbleBusters that allow children to attend school (virtually).
Oxford Isis Rotary made it their focus charity of the year.
More detail at www.specialeffect.org.uk.
Also ‘virtual presence’ BubbleBusters that allow children to attend school (virtually).
Oxford Isis Rotary made it their focus charity of the year.
More detail at www.specialeffect.org.uk.
July 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Highlighting Special Effect, who create games controllers for physically #disabled adults & children.
Also ‘virtual presence’ BubbleBusters that allow children to attend school (virtually).
Oxford Isis Rotary made it their focus charity of the year.
More detail at www.specialeffect.org.uk.
Also ‘virtual presence’ BubbleBusters that allow children to attend school (virtually).
Oxford Isis Rotary made it their focus charity of the year.
More detail at www.specialeffect.org.uk.
My #Rotary Club has just enjoyed a handover evening where we said goodbye and warm thanks to the outgoing President (Janet) and then welcomed in our new President (Julian).
We’re now looking forward to continuing our successful track record of community service around Newbury during 2025/26.
We’re now looking forward to continuing our successful track record of community service around Newbury during 2025/26.
July 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My #Rotary Club has just enjoyed a handover evening where we said goodbye and warm thanks to the outgoing President (Janet) and then welcomed in our new President (Julian).
We’re now looking forward to continuing our successful track record of community service around Newbury during 2025/26.
We’re now looking forward to continuing our successful track record of community service around Newbury during 2025/26.
My Rotary Club (Newbury) has just enjoyed a guided tour & lunch at the Houses of Parliament. We were impressed by the generosity of our local MP Lee Dillon who found time in his schedule to host our visit.
@leedillonmp.bsky.social
@leedillonmp.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
My Rotary Club (Newbury) has just enjoyed a guided tour & lunch at the Houses of Parliament. We were impressed by the generosity of our local MP Lee Dillon who found time in his schedule to host our visit.
@leedillonmp.bsky.social
@leedillonmp.bsky.social
My grandson and I had a great time at The Watercress Line Diesel Gala today. We rode, explored and got up close to our favourite engines. Brilliant !! @thewatercressline.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My grandson and I had a great time at The Watercress Line Diesel Gala today. We rode, explored and got up close to our favourite engines. Brilliant !! @thewatercressline.bsky.social
A reminder of Newbury Summer Variety Concert, Sunday 6-July’25.
Includes Good Vibes band #music, solo & choir singers, contemporary #dance and even handbells!
Tickets are £6.25 per person from the Newbury Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com - or 01635 522733
#song #dancing #singing #choir #bands
Includes Good Vibes band #music, solo & choir singers, contemporary #dance and even handbells!
Tickets are £6.25 per person from the Newbury Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com - or 01635 522733
#song #dancing #singing #choir #bands
June 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Great #FathersDay in London with my wife culminating in coffee, cakes, cards and a brilliant present from my daughters. I couldn’t ask for more 🙏❤️
June 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Great #FathersDay in London with my wife culminating in coffee, cakes, cards and a brilliant present from my daughters. I couldn’t ask for more 🙏❤️
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❗ 1 in 6 people referred to food banks in our community are carers.
When you're looking after a loved one, you should NEVER have to worry about whether you can afford food and essentials.
Our social security system should be there to provide support to carers. 💚 #CarersWeek
When you're looking after a loved one, you should NEVER have to worry about whether you can afford food and essentials.
Our social security system should be there to provide support to carers. 💚 #CarersWeek
June 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
❗ 1 in 6 people referred to food banks in our community are carers.
When you're looking after a loved one, you should NEVER have to worry about whether you can afford food and essentials.
Our social security system should be there to provide support to carers. 💚 #CarersWeek
When you're looking after a loved one, you should NEVER have to worry about whether you can afford food and essentials.
Our social security system should be there to provide support to carers. 💚 #CarersWeek
Reposted by BardToVerse
🚨 BREAKING: nearly half a million people in disabled households will be forced into severe hardship if cuts to social security go ahead.
This is cruel and irresponsible.
If the UK government doesn’t rethink this, rising poverty and hunger will be its legacy.
This is cruel and irresponsible.
If the UK government doesn’t rethink this, rising poverty and hunger will be its legacy.
June 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 BREAKING: nearly half a million people in disabled households will be forced into severe hardship if cuts to social security go ahead.
This is cruel and irresponsible.
If the UK government doesn’t rethink this, rising poverty and hunger will be its legacy.
This is cruel and irresponsible.
If the UK government doesn’t rethink this, rising poverty and hunger will be its legacy.
The BHF says “..knowing you have high blood pressure could prevent life-threatening complications like #heartattack and stroke ..”.
So, on Saturday Newbury Rotary provided free blood pressure checks at the Town Hall. Of 23 people, 3 were advised to see a GP, 1 urgently. Incantata choir entertained.
So, on Saturday Newbury Rotary provided free blood pressure checks at the Town Hall. Of 23 people, 3 were advised to see a GP, 1 urgently. Incantata choir entertained.
June 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The BHF says “..knowing you have high blood pressure could prevent life-threatening complications like #heartattack and stroke ..”.
So, on Saturday Newbury Rotary provided free blood pressure checks at the Town Hall. Of 23 people, 3 were advised to see a GP, 1 urgently. Incantata choir entertained.
So, on Saturday Newbury Rotary provided free blood pressure checks at the Town Hall. Of 23 people, 3 were advised to see a GP, 1 urgently. Incantata choir entertained.
Newbury #Rotary have donated £200 to Dave Ormrod of Newbury Cancer Care (NCC), an independent #charity offering help and advice to people in West Berkshire who have been diagnosed with #cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.
For info visit www.newburycancercare.org.uk or www.newburyrotary.org
For info visit www.newburycancercare.org.uk or www.newburyrotary.org
June 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Newbury #Rotary have donated £200 to Dave Ormrod of Newbury Cancer Care (NCC), an independent #charity offering help and advice to people in West Berkshire who have been diagnosed with #cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.
For info visit www.newburycancercare.org.uk or www.newburyrotary.org
For info visit www.newburycancercare.org.uk or www.newburyrotary.org
Arrangements for the Mayor of Newbury’s Summer Concert on 6th July’25 are well underway, and we are delighted with the support my Rotary Club has been receiving.
Contact details are in the flyer, please get in touch if you have any questions.
#music #concert #entertainment
Contact details are in the flyer, please get in touch if you have any questions.
#music #concert #entertainment
May 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Arrangements for the Mayor of Newbury’s Summer Concert on 6th July’25 are well underway, and we are delighted with the support my Rotary Club has been receiving.
Contact details are in the flyer, please get in touch if you have any questions.
#music #concert #entertainment
Contact details are in the flyer, please get in touch if you have any questions.
#music #concert #entertainment