Helen
@chalkhillblue.bsky.social
Environment, nature , politics, history,reading, gigs,walking (South Downs) sea swimmer.
Live in Lewes, East Sussex.
Primary teacher and support worker for children and young adults.
Anti fascist.
Escapee from MuskRat (and Twitter)
European.
I’m afraid things are going to get an awful lot worse for Americans in the next ten years. It will take decades to undo the damage caused by these people.
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I’m afraid things are going to get an awful lot worse for Americans in the next ten years. It will take decades to undo the damage caused by these people.
What would happen if everyone diverted their taxes to their immediate local communities.
Could this be done somehow ?
Could this be done somehow ?
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What would happen if everyone diverted their taxes to their immediate local communities.
Could this be done somehow ?
Could this be done somehow ?
Plus the sea is often full of sewage so I hesitate to take my grandchildren swimming there.
November 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Plus the sea is often full of sewage so I hesitate to take my grandchildren swimming there.
I agree , it’s really important for children to learn to swim but until we put an end to austerity and inequality , I can’t see it happening.
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I agree , it’s really important for children to learn to swim but until we put an end to austerity and inequality , I can’t see it happening.
Where do children have access to pools ?
Most small school pools have been closed and the cost of transporting children in coaches to public pools ( where they exist ) is prohibitive considering school budgets .
Most small school pools have been closed and the cost of transporting children in coaches to public pools ( where they exist ) is prohibitive considering school budgets .
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Where do children have access to pools ?
Most small school pools have been closed and the cost of transporting children in coaches to public pools ( where they exist ) is prohibitive considering school budgets .
Most small school pools have been closed and the cost of transporting children in coaches to public pools ( where they exist ) is prohibitive considering school budgets .
Additionally, of the 10 local authorities who have seen the biggest decline in pool space, 70% have higher than average indices of multiple deprivation, risking exacerbating already stark health inequalities.
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Additionally, of the 10 local authorities who have seen the biggest decline in pool space, 70% have higher than average indices of multiple deprivation, risking exacerbating already stark health inequalities.
500 swimming pools have been lost since 2010, totalling a massive 34,859 square metres of water space. Of all the pools lost in that time, almost half (42%) have been lost since 2020.
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
500 swimming pools have been lost since 2010, totalling a massive 34,859 square metres of water space. Of all the pools lost in that time, almost half (42%) have been lost since 2020.
Just awful. I’m sure there are many more children who are stranded away from family and their roots.
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Just awful. I’m sure there are many more children who are stranded away from family and their roots.
Why are politicians still using X and why can’t we just ban it in the UK ?
November 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Why are politicians still using X and why can’t we just ban it in the UK ?
Saying that , he hated war.
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saying that , he hated war.
Same with my Dad in the artillery. Second wave Ver Sur Mer . He would be turning in his grave now seeing the recent rise of fascism.
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Same with my Dad in the artillery. Second wave Ver Sur Mer . He would be turning in his grave now seeing the recent rise of fascism.
If only care wasn’t privatised…
November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
If only care wasn’t privatised…
My daughter’s friend had a frightening run in with Al Fayed when she was in her twenties. Horrible man.
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
My daughter’s friend had a frightening run in with Al Fayed when she was in her twenties. Horrible man.
“ Dancers “ absolutely dreadful dancers. Where did they find them ?
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“ Dancers “ absolutely dreadful dancers. Where did they find them ?