Eleanor Harwood
@eleanor-h.bsky.social
Mum, Quaker, dancer, reader, Tangata Tiriti (Brit living in Aotearoa). Comms professional.
Violating a place of worship has certainly helped raise awareness about Youth Demand. Quakers have a history of supporting nonviolent protest. Recent (UK) laws have criminalised planning such action - a waste of police and judicial resources surely.
Met raids Quaker meeting house and arrests six women at Youth Demand talk
Met raids Quaker meeting house and arrests six women at Youth Demand talk
At least 20 officers forced their way into property and police said some present were planning direct action in London
Police have raided a Quaker meeting house and arrested six women attending a gathering of the protest group Youth Demand.
More than 20 uniformed police, some equipped with Tasers, forced their way into the Westminster meeting house at 7.15pm, according to a statement by the Quakers. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Violating a place of worship has certainly helped raise awareness about Youth Demand. Quakers have a history of supporting nonviolent protest. Recent (UK) laws have criminalised planning such action - a waste of police and judicial resources surely.
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🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Basically wanting to share a photo of something lovely because heart is aching for all the devastation being experienced across the world. Ukraine, Palestine, LA 🔥
January 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Basically wanting to share a photo of something lovely because heart is aching for all the devastation being experienced across the world. Ukraine, Palestine, LA 🔥
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Reposted by Eleanor Harwood
Word of the day is ‘pavonise’ (19th century): to strut about like a peacock, all puffed up with conceit.
January 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Word of the day is ‘pavonise’ (19th century): to strut about like a peacock, all puffed up with conceit.
Reposted by Eleanor Harwood
On the one side you have Oxfam, the UN, the WHO, unicef, MSF.
On the other you have suella braverman and sadly the current government.
Be on the right side of history.
Demand an end to weapon sales to Israel now.
www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
On the other you have suella braverman and sadly the current government.
Be on the right side of history.
Demand an end to weapon sales to Israel now.
www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
Oxfam GB | Stop arming Israel: sign our petition now
www.oxfam.org.uk
January 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
On the one side you have Oxfam, the UN, the WHO, unicef, MSF.
On the other you have suella braverman and sadly the current government.
Be on the right side of history.
Demand an end to weapon sales to Israel now.
www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
On the other you have suella braverman and sadly the current government.
Be on the right side of history.
Demand an end to weapon sales to Israel now.
www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
Reposted by Eleanor Harwood
🔥 “All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations.”
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 4:45 PM
🔥 “All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations.”
Reposted by Eleanor Harwood
Emerging research indicates ChatGPT and OpenAI language models consume huge amounts of energy and water - a cause for environmental concern?
The Hidden Environmental Costs of Chat GPTs: A Conversation with Bing Copilot - Bylines Scotland
Emerging research indicates ChatGPT and OpenAI language models consume huge amounts of energy and water - a cause for environmental concern?
bylines.scot
December 13, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Emerging research indicates ChatGPT and OpenAI language models consume huge amounts of energy and water - a cause for environmental concern?
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 9
Day 9
December 8, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 9
Day 9
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"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Yes, it's a genocide
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM
"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 8
Day 8
December 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 8
Day 8
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🔴 Exclusive | You don’t have to be a ‘middle-class woman of a certain age’ to know when someone’s behaviour is inappropriate, offensive and unacceptable, writes Louise Minchin
“But it helps to feel empowered enough to call it out”
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
“But it helps to feel empowered enough to call it out”
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
December 3, 2024 at 4:44 PM
🔴 Exclusive | You don’t have to be a ‘middle-class woman of a certain age’ to know when someone’s behaviour is inappropriate, offensive and unacceptable, writes Louise Minchin
“But it helps to feel empowered enough to call it out”
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
“But it helps to feel empowered enough to call it out”
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 7
Day 7
December 1, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 7
Day 7
It’s stories like these that give us hope 🐝💛🖤 www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
www.scotsman.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM
It’s stories like these that give us hope 🐝💛🖤 www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bum...
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Reminding everyone thinking of buying books as presents this Christmas (as you should), please do your online searching at bookhub.co.nz before trying anywhere else. Keep the sales in Aotearoa if at all possible.
Home - BookHub - Booksellers Aotearoa
The place to discover and order books from your favourite local bookstores — online or in the shop. It’s the fastest way to check availability and prices.
bookhub.co.nz
November 29, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Reminding everyone thinking of buying books as presents this Christmas (as you should), please do your online searching at bookhub.co.nz before trying anywhere else. Keep the sales in Aotearoa if at all possible.
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“Some 56% of farmland bought in 2023 was sold to landowners who were not working farmers. The revenue per acre is too low to warrant the purchase, unless you are extremely wealthy and are avoiding inheritance tax”
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/home-af...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/home-af...
Whose land? Tax avoidance and the broken economics of British farming
Noise in the billionaire press about inheritance tax changes hides a basic fact: the non-farming rich own too much land
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 8:57 AM
“Some 56% of farmland bought in 2023 was sold to landowners who were not working farmers. The revenue per acre is too low to warrant the purchase, unless you are extremely wealthy and are avoiding inheritance tax”
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/home-af...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/home-af...
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 6
Day 6
November 30, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 6
Day 6
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 5
Day 5
November 28, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 5
Day 5
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 4
Day 4
November 27, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 4
Day 4
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Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools theconversation.com/making-bully...
See also www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... and www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
See also www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... and www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools – new research
The programme aims to change bystander behaviour, making onlookers more likely to help victims.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools theconversation.com/making-bully...
See also www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... and www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
See also www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... and www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 3
Day 3
November 26, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 3
Day 3
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This week marks the beginning of Black Friday sales where we renew our call for consumers to #BoycottAmazon
There is a myriad of environmental and ethical issues with Amazon, in our latest feature we highlight their Tax avoidance, which in 2023 we estimate cost UK citizens £233m
bit.ly/3AYr667
There is a myriad of environmental and ethical issues with Amazon, in our latest feature we highlight their Tax avoidance, which in 2023 we estimate cost UK citizens £233m
bit.ly/3AYr667
November 25, 2024 at 6:04 PM
This week marks the beginning of Black Friday sales where we renew our call for consumers to #BoycottAmazon
There is a myriad of environmental and ethical issues with Amazon, in our latest feature we highlight their Tax avoidance, which in 2023 we estimate cost UK citizens £233m
bit.ly/3AYr667
There is a myriad of environmental and ethical issues with Amazon, in our latest feature we highlight their Tax avoidance, which in 2023 we estimate cost UK citizens £233m
bit.ly/3AYr667
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 2
Day 2
November 25, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚 #Bluesky
Day 2
Day 2