Richard Bates
@discript.com
Publisher – fiction and non-fiction. Friend to writers. Dementia carer. Cyclist. Activist. Cat parent.
Liberal Democrat 🔶 elected to Chichester District Council (UK) in 2023, also on West Sussex County Council Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee.
Liberal Democrat 🔶 elected to Chichester District Council (UK) in 2023, also on West Sussex County Council Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee.
His message was well received. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk said he didn’t like the term #UnpaidCarers, preferring the term “family carers”. Supporting family to take on care roles is much better and more cost effective than imposing state solutions. Isolation is most challenging for #dementia carers.
November 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
His message was well received. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk said he didn’t like the term #UnpaidCarers, preferring the term “family carers”. Supporting family to take on care roles is much better and more cost effective than imposing state solutions. Isolation is most challenging for #dementia carers.
Today in Parliament, Chichester’s Liberal Democrat MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social remarks to a member of another party, “We’re here every day! Where are you?”
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today in Parliament, Chichester’s Liberal Democrat MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social remarks to a member of another party, “We’re here every day! Where are you?”
Then in 2024 we rescued a young #Bengal boy, not unlike your Mowgli, previously kept indoors by an owner who couldn’t cope with his physical energy. Now with access to gardens to explore and mice to catch, he has settled down after nearly a year with us, very intelligent and vocal. #AdoptDontShop
October 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Then in 2024 we rescued a young #Bengal boy, not unlike your Mowgli, previously kept indoors by an owner who couldn’t cope with his physical energy. Now with access to gardens to explore and mice to catch, he has settled down after nearly a year with us, very intelligent and vocal. #AdoptDontShop
We never forget our dear sweet Minnie, much more than a cat, an empathetic companion through bereavements. She had a long happy life but sadly died in 2023. 💔
October 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We never forget our dear sweet Minnie, much more than a cat, an empathetic companion through bereavements. She had a long happy life but sadly died in 2023. 💔
New extension to Centurion Way in South Downs National Park near Singleton, West Sussex, UK advising:
“Left is best. Keep to the left for easier navigation and a more enjoyable experience for everyone!”
Good advice in any context.
“Left is best. Keep to the left for easier navigation and a more enjoyable experience for everyone!”
Good advice in any context.
October 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New extension to Centurion Way in South Downs National Park near Singleton, West Sussex, UK advising:
“Left is best. Keep to the left for easier navigation and a more enjoyable experience for everyone!”
Good advice in any context.
“Left is best. Keep to the left for easier navigation and a more enjoyable experience for everyone!”
Good advice in any context.
It’s all about his voodoo economics.
October 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
It’s all about his voodoo economics.
Fine weather for a cycle ride up Centurion Way today to see the newly opened section to former railway station at Singleton.
Advice to cyclists and pedestrians: “Left Is Best”. Couldn’t agree more!
www.chichester.gov.uk/media/9541/C...
Advice to cyclists and pedestrians: “Left Is Best”. Couldn’t agree more!
www.chichester.gov.uk/media/9541/C...
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fine weather for a cycle ride up Centurion Way today to see the newly opened section to former railway station at Singleton.
Advice to cyclists and pedestrians: “Left Is Best”. Couldn’t agree more!
www.chichester.gov.uk/media/9541/C...
Advice to cyclists and pedestrians: “Left Is Best”. Couldn’t agree more!
www.chichester.gov.uk/media/9541/C...
October 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Thank you Patty for the invitation to your #FridayNightParty. Let’s never go over to the Republican Party!
October 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Patty for the invitation to your #FridayNightParty. Let’s never go over to the Republican Party!
All copies in West Sussex County Libraries currently out on loan.
Great cover design too:
Great cover design too:
September 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
All copies in West Sussex County Libraries currently out on loan.
Great cover design too:
Great cover design too:
Portrait of Arthur Lett-Haines, 1925
By Cedric Morris (1889-1982)
Oil on canvas
Private Collection
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
By Cedric Morris (1889-1982)
Oil on canvas
Private Collection
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
September 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Portrait of Arthur Lett-Haines, 1925
By Cedric Morris (1889-1982)
Oil on canvas
Private Collection
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
By Cedric Morris (1889-1982)
Oil on canvas
Private Collection
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
Portrait of Cedric Morris (Man with Macaw) 1930
by Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)
Oil on canvas
Towner Eastbourne
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
by Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)
Oil on canvas
Towner Eastbourne
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
September 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Portrait of Cedric Morris (Man with Macaw) 1930
by Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)
Oil on canvas
Towner Eastbourne
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
by Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947)
Oil on canvas
Towner Eastbourne
Currently on display in “Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists” exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
pallant.org.uk/whats-on/see...
For the avoidance of doubt, this message ⬆️ means: does your pleasant-looking cat ever get demonstrably angry? Our cat can can be affectionate one minute, then all teeth and claws the next, for no apparent reason. When he rolls over, this is not an invitation.
September 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
For the avoidance of doubt, this message ⬆️ means: does your pleasant-looking cat ever get demonstrably angry? Our cat can can be affectionate one minute, then all teeth and claws the next, for no apparent reason. When he rolls over, this is not an invitation.
This Bengal cat has expressive eyes, too. Definitely not an indoor cat, though. Just loves the garden on the other side of the cat flap, but comes bounding over when he sees me.
September 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This Bengal cat has expressive eyes, too. Definitely not an indoor cat, though. Just loves the garden on the other side of the cat flap, but comes bounding over when he sees me.
The cat on my lap is too independent to be obsessed, but does seem grateful to have a safe home and shows it affectionately. #AdoptDontShop
September 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The cat on my lap is too independent to be obsessed, but does seem grateful to have a safe home and shows it affectionately. #AdoptDontShop
Margaret Drabble came to Fishbourne Literary Festival in 2018. She read from The Dark Flood Rises, which had just been published, and I interviewed her in front of a sold out audience. She told us it would be her last novel, sadly.
August 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Margaret Drabble came to Fishbourne Literary Festival in 2018. She read from The Dark Flood Rises, which had just been published, and I interviewed her in front of a sold out audience. She told us it would be her last novel, sadly.
We adopted our #Bengal when he had been incarcerated for 12 weeks in a cattery. Access to the outdoors has made him a much happier cat, able to climb, run, and play among plants and trees.
August 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We adopted our #Bengal when he had been incarcerated for 12 weeks in a cattery. Access to the outdoors has made him a much happier cat, able to climb, run, and play among plants and trees.
August 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
… and especially sitting in them and chewing them.
July 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
… and especially sitting in them and chewing them.
July 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Caturday photo of our Farley, who was very tense when we adopted him last year, but has has settled into his new family, relaxed and upside down on a warm summer day.
#Bengal #Cat #AdoptDontShop
#Bengal #Cat #AdoptDontShop
July 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#Caturday photo of our Farley, who was very tense when we adopted him last year, but has has settled into his new family, relaxed and upside down on a warm summer day.
#Bengal #Cat #AdoptDontShop
#Bengal #Cat #AdoptDontShop
You can tell Oliver is adored, and he knows it.
Here’s our Bengal, adopted last year, now feeling completely relaxed upside down in his new home.
Here’s our Bengal, adopted last year, now feeling completely relaxed upside down in his new home.
July 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You can tell Oliver is adored, and he knows it.
Here’s our Bengal, adopted last year, now feeling completely relaxed upside down in his new home.
Here’s our Bengal, adopted last year, now feeling completely relaxed upside down in his new home.