Buffy
@buffybatik.bsky.social
🌹Artist & Green socialist🌹
Art, nature, politics, social history, photography & border collies
hEDS & deafness
Batik Artist
http://buffyrobinson.co.uk
Mum of the @rickardsisters.bsky.social
Creators of graphic novels
Art, nature, politics, social history, photography & border collies
hEDS & deafness
Batik Artist
http://buffyrobinson.co.uk
Mum of the @rickardsisters.bsky.social
Creators of graphic novels
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This was a brilliant thing to be a part of. Singing in the smoke-filled weaving shed was incredibly atmospheric. I wish I could have seen the other performers. Go buy their beautiful book if you can!
Last Saturday we took over a cotton mill, and subverted the workplace by filling it with music and art and drama - This Slavery came alive before our eyes…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
This was a brilliant thing to be a part of. Singing in the smoke-filled weaving shed was incredibly atmospheric. I wish I could have seen the other performers. Go buy their beautiful book if you can!
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Last Saturday we took over a cotton mill, and subverted the workplace by filling it with music and art and drama - This Slavery came alive before our eyes…
rickardsisters.com/news-post/tr...
rickardsisters.com/news-post/tr...
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Last Saturday we took over a cotton mill, and subverted the workplace by filling it with music and art and drama - This Slavery came alive before our eyes…
rickardsisters.com/news-post/tr...
rickardsisters.com/news-post/tr...
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“A sustained campaign of anti-migrant rhetoric is fuelling a growing cesspool of racism, including against international and ethnic minority nursing staff, without whom our health and care system would simply cease to function.”
How disgraceful.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
How disgraceful.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
“A sustained campaign of anti-migrant rhetoric is fuelling a growing cesspool of racism, including against international and ethnic minority nursing staff, without whom our health and care system would simply cease to function.”
How disgraceful.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
How disgraceful.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Are you coming to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend? We’d love to see you there!
Come to SelfMadeHero at Comixology D14, enjoy the 1st Graphic Novel Award entries, and 10-12 each day we’ll be there to draw dogs all over your purchases 🐕
Come to SelfMadeHero at Comixology D14, enjoy the 1st Graphic Novel Award entries, and 10-12 each day we’ll be there to draw dogs all over your purchases 🐕
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social 2025 starts this time next week!
We'll be at table D14 in Comixology Hall, right next to the First Graphic Novel Award!
We're very happy to be playing host to Gareth Brookes, the
@rickardsisters.com, Alex Taylor, and @abbiebsart.bsky.social!
#thoughtbubble2025
We'll be at table D14 in Comixology Hall, right next to the First Graphic Novel Award!
We're very happy to be playing host to Gareth Brookes, the
@rickardsisters.com, Alex Taylor, and @abbiebsart.bsky.social!
#thoughtbubble2025
November 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Are you coming to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend? We’d love to see you there!
Come to SelfMadeHero at Comixology D14, enjoy the 1st Graphic Novel Award entries, and 10-12 each day we’ll be there to draw dogs all over your purchases 🐕
Come to SelfMadeHero at Comixology D14, enjoy the 1st Graphic Novel Award entries, and 10-12 each day we’ll be there to draw dogs all over your purchases 🐕
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Every year Mr Wilson is traumatised by fireworks.
He says, PLEASE sign this petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... to restrict firework displays to organised events approved by the local council. 🙏🐾
He says, PLEASE sign this petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... to restrict firework displays to organised events approved by the local council. 🙏🐾
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Every year Mr Wilson is traumatised by fireworks.
He says, PLEASE sign this petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... to restrict firework displays to organised events approved by the local council. 🙏🐾
He says, PLEASE sign this petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... to restrict firework displays to organised events approved by the local council. 🙏🐾
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Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
COP30 must confront the climate and cost of living crises together
By Zack Polanski
bestforbritain.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Let's stop subsidising destruction.
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
This Govenrment need to stop standing on the side of polluters and instead tackle the cost of living crisis.
Some of my thoughts on COP 30 👇🏼
bestforbritain.substack.com/p/cop30-must...
Virtually every point that @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @zarahsultana.bsky.social and @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social are making today is found illustrated in this book👇🏼
Set in 1910, it's shocking to see how so little has changed for us in 2025
rickardsisters.com/product/the-...
Set in 1910, it's shocking to see how so little has changed for us in 2025
rickardsisters.com/product/the-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Virtually every point that @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @zarahsultana.bsky.social and @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social are making today is found illustrated in this book👇🏼
Set in 1910, it's shocking to see how so little has changed for us in 2025
rickardsisters.com/product/the-...
Set in 1910, it's shocking to see how so little has changed for us in 2025
rickardsisters.com/product/the-...
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If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
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Not here to be disappointed.
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Not here to be disappointed.
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Cheers!
We don't have to agree on absolutely everything.
But want lower bills? Think billionaires should pay more tax?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We don't have to agree on absolutely everything.
But want lower bills? Think billionaires should pay more tax?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Cheers!
We don't have to agree on absolutely everything.
But want lower bills? Think billionaires should pay more tax?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
We don't have to agree on absolutely everything.
But want lower bills? Think billionaires should pay more tax?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Fantastic to be a part of the Rickard Sisters excellent Trouble at Mill-
the launch event celebrating their graphic novel adaptation of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth’s This Slavery. @swwdtp.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @nicola-wilson.bsky.social @simonrennie.bsky.social @rickardsisters.com
the launch event celebrating their graphic novel adaptation of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth’s This Slavery. @swwdtp.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @nicola-wilson.bsky.social @simonrennie.bsky.social @rickardsisters.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Fantastic to be a part of the Rickard Sisters excellent Trouble at Mill-
the launch event celebrating their graphic novel adaptation of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth’s This Slavery. @swwdtp.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @nicola-wilson.bsky.social @simonrennie.bsky.social @rickardsisters.com
the launch event celebrating their graphic novel adaptation of Ethel Carnie Holdsworth’s This Slavery. @swwdtp.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @nicola-wilson.bsky.social @simonrennie.bsky.social @rickardsisters.com
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Thank you SO much to every single person who took part in or attended Trouble At Mill yesterday - everyone had an absolute riot, and every single one of you played a vital role in bringing it about
November 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Thank you SO much to every single person who took part in or attended Trouble At Mill yesterday - everyone had an absolute riot, and every single one of you played a vital role in bringing it about
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You can palpably feel the optimism, the passion and excitement @zackpolanski.bsky.social brings to the conversation.
Zack will be a fantastic and exceptionally popular PM.
Zack will be a fantastic and exceptionally popular PM.
"I want to make a country we can all afford to live in."
@zackpolanski.bsky.social tells it straight on The Last Leg.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social tells it straight on The Last Leg.
November 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
You can palpably feel the optimism, the passion and excitement @zackpolanski.bsky.social brings to the conversation.
Zack will be a fantastic and exceptionally popular PM.
Zack will be a fantastic and exceptionally popular PM.
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social is on Sky News this morning.
Wales Green Conference this weekend has been the biggest in our party's history - and it was wonderful to be in Cardiff yesterday with a hugely energised conference!
Coming up this morning, I'll be in the Sky News studio and remember to join.greenparty.org.uk!
Coming up this morning, I'll be in the Sky News studio and remember to join.greenparty.org.uk!
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social is on Sky News this morning.
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Have a fab time at t'mill tomorrow boomclackers * @commonerschoir.bsky.social
Hope you sell loads of your lovely books @rickardsisters.com
#ThisSlavery
*If you know you know.
Hope you sell loads of your lovely books @rickardsisters.com
#ThisSlavery
*If you know you know.
Esgotat!
Sold out!
Sold out!
De Yorkshire a Manresa, 22 de novembre. El cor @commonerschoir.bsky.social canta amb el cor català InCordis, cançons reivindicatives per a celebrar que Franco segueix mort, com deia Chevy Chase, 50 anys després.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have a fab time at t'mill tomorrow boomclackers * @commonerschoir.bsky.social
Hope you sell loads of your lovely books @rickardsisters.com
#ThisSlavery
*If you know you know.
Hope you sell loads of your lovely books @rickardsisters.com
#ThisSlavery
*If you know you know.
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It’s all kicking off at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum Burnley, inc a huge steam engine, @commonerschoir.bsky.social, Clarion Choir, @jenniferballads.bsky.social, @jennyharper.bsky.social, Burnley Youth Theatre, Pendle Radicals and more. Tickets sold out weeks ago, but if you’ve got one flaunt it!
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It’s all kicking off at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum Burnley, inc a huge steam engine, @commonerschoir.bsky.social, Clarion Choir, @jenniferballads.bsky.social, @jennyharper.bsky.social, Burnley Youth Theatre, Pendle Radicals and more. Tickets sold out weeks ago, but if you’ve got one flaunt it!
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It’s Trouble At Mill day! We’re all ready for action, set-up went smoothly and we absolutely didn’t cause any drama or get into trouble 😬🔥
We can’t wait to see you all for a noisy riot later!
We can’t wait to see you all for a noisy riot later!
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
It’s Trouble At Mill day! We’re all ready for action, set-up went smoothly and we absolutely didn’t cause any drama or get into trouble 😬🔥
We can’t wait to see you all for a noisy riot later!
We can’t wait to see you all for a noisy riot later!
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Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
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Yes. The next GE is a long time away, and people are beginning to get a taste of the reality of Reform in local government.
It’s helpful to remember that most people are not hateful, most people are kind and helpful given the opportunity. Let’s make sure there *is* an opportunity ✊
It’s helpful to remember that most people are not hateful, most people are kind and helpful given the opportunity. Let’s make sure there *is* an opportunity ✊
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yes. The next GE is a long time away, and people are beginning to get a taste of the reality of Reform in local government.
It’s helpful to remember that most people are not hateful, most people are kind and helpful given the opportunity. Let’s make sure there *is* an opportunity ✊
It’s helpful to remember that most people are not hateful, most people are kind and helpful given the opportunity. Let’s make sure there *is* an opportunity ✊
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Yes, what Mamdani has shown is people want left wing policies to vote for - personality matters (and Polanski is communicating well) but policies matter the most
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Yes, what Mamdani has shown is people want left wing policies to vote for - personality matters (and Polanski is communicating well) but policies matter the most
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Today we’re journeying North to our ancestral homelands…
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Today we’re journeying North to our ancestral homelands…
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Hehe Jip is the OG good dog! He supports the workers, growls at police oppression and comforts the sad. And he’s very good off the lead
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Hehe Jip is the OG good dog! He supports the workers, growls at police oppression and comforts the sad. And he’s very good off the lead
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If only the evil capitalist mill owners would pay decent wages, Jip could have all the Bonios
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
If only the evil capitalist mill owners would pay decent wages, Jip could have all the Bonios