Britain’s history (like any country’s) is built by the migration of people. Our very language is a patchwork from numerous cultures. I want to be a part of a nation who are proud of their multicultural heritage, and who will help those who need a safe place to live. And I’m not alone! (5/5)

However, when I left campus this afternoon, my negative emotions were inverted by seeing these posters. This is the British attitude we need. This made me happy, because I knew that I was not the only one appalled by the stolen symbolism of the flags. (4/5)

Appalled because these displays of twisted “patriotism” make me ashamed to be English, and enraged because of the appropriation of my country’s flag for political ideologies which I do not at all agree with. (3/5)

Yesterday when I was leaving @lborouniversity.bsky.social campus, I was appalled and enraged to see these flags being strung up by a small group of right wing individuals. (2/5)

What do bookmarks, paper ripping, and Therukoothu have in common?

They are all workshops featured in our Pint of Science Creative Reactions events taking place in 2 weeks today!
pintofscience.co.uk/event/where-...
@pintofscience.uk @lborouniversity.bsky.social

and the return of the Open Mic(roscope) Night: pintofscience.co.uk/event/open-m...

A workshop evening: pintofscience.co.uk/event/where-...

a gallery: pintofscience.co.uk/event/co-cre...

1. Butcher’s Dog

The Butcher’s Dog
Sits by the window.

Faithful hound
hungry from lingering
cow-blood perfumes,

lays head on paw,
rolls eyes,
sighs,
then wags tail like a smile.

The butcher is home.
Spring is home.

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@butchersdog.bsky.social I hope you don’t mind being the guinea pig.