Dr. Paul Harper
@honoraryspock.bsky.social
Visually Impaired UK Astronomer, A devout Trekki and Sci-Fi buff
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I'm standing as #Norbury Park's #Labour Party #council candidate in #Croydon's local #elections in 2026 alongside Appu Srinivasan.
I'll be putting #peoplefirst in Norbury Park, by protecting our green spaces, supporting local businesses and keeping our streets clean and safe.
I'll be putting #peoplefirst in Norbury Park, by protecting our green spaces, supporting local businesses and keeping our streets clean and safe.
August 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I'm standing as #Norbury Park's #Labour Party #council candidate in #Croydon's local #elections in 2026 alongside Appu Srinivasan.
I'll be putting #peoplefirst in Norbury Park, by protecting our green spaces, supporting local businesses and keeping our streets clean and safe.
I'll be putting #peoplefirst in Norbury Park, by protecting our green spaces, supporting local businesses and keeping our streets clean and safe.
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More dangerous dog attacks in Croydon than other boroughs insidecroydon.com/2025/08/23/m... #Croydon #XLBullies #DangerousDogs @rspcasouthlondon.bsky.social
More dangerous dog attacks in Croydon than other boroughs
There were more attacks by dogs in Croydon than any other London borough, according to figures from the Metropolitan Police, who recorded close to 9,000 dog incidents across the capital in three ye…
insidecroydon.com
August 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
More dangerous dog attacks in Croydon than other boroughs insidecroydon.com/2025/08/23/m... #Croydon #XLBullies #DangerousDogs @rspcasouthlondon.bsky.social
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☀️Sunny Saturday at the #LabourDoorstep 🌹
✨Rowenna Davis, our excellent candidate for Mayor or Croydon is coming to South Croydon to listen and put people first! 🌹
Many residents are supportive and look forward to the meeting.
#RowennaListens #CroydonMayor #peoplefirst
@rowennadavis.bsky.social
✨Rowenna Davis, our excellent candidate for Mayor or Croydon is coming to South Croydon to listen and put people first! 🌹
Many residents are supportive and look forward to the meeting.
#RowennaListens #CroydonMayor #peoplefirst
@rowennadavis.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
☀️Sunny Saturday at the #LabourDoorstep 🌹
✨Rowenna Davis, our excellent candidate for Mayor or Croydon is coming to South Croydon to listen and put people first! 🌹
Many residents are supportive and look forward to the meeting.
#RowennaListens #CroydonMayor #peoplefirst
@rowennadavis.bsky.social
✨Rowenna Davis, our excellent candidate for Mayor or Croydon is coming to South Croydon to listen and put people first! 🌹
Many residents are supportive and look forward to the meeting.
#RowennaListens #CroydonMayor #peoplefirst
@rowennadavis.bsky.social
MPs join campaign to save East Croydon Station's bike racks insidecroydon.com/2025/06/25/m...
MPs join campaign to save East Croydon Station’s bike racks
Two Croydon MPs have added their support to a campaign to stop Southern Rail from removing bicycle racks from East Croydon Station. Inside Croydon broke the news last week that the rail operators h…
insidecroydon.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
MPs join campaign to save East Croydon Station's bike racks insidecroydon.com/2025/06/25/m...
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Ice cream for dogs just one of the wonders on sale at the Addiscombe jumble yesterday!
June 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ice cream for dogs just one of the wonders on sale at the Addiscombe jumble yesterday!
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Of all the ways to waste taxpayer money, removing squatters from a cafe you failed to get tenants for has to be one of the worst.
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2521758...
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2521758...
Reopening of Wandle Park could be delayed by 'preventable’ squatter takeover
A group of squatters has occupied the long-vacant Wandle Park café, reigniting public frustration over Croydon Council’s failure to reopen the…
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Of all the ways to waste taxpayer money, removing squatters from a cafe you failed to get tenants for has to be one of the worst.
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2521758...
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/2521758...
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Mayor Perry wants to cut our lollipop patrols. These dedicated staff keep our children safe every day, and they deserve our support.
SIGN OUR PETITION 👇
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SIGN OUR PETITION 👇
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Tell Mayor Perry: Don't cut our lollipop patrols
Sign the petition today.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Mayor Perry wants to cut our lollipop patrols. These dedicated staff keep our children safe every day, and they deserve our support.
SIGN OUR PETITION 👇
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SIGN OUR PETITION 👇
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Absolutely disgusting that crossing patrols are being withdrawn. This is putting young and vulnerable peoples lives at risk on busy roads.
Croydon's lollipop staff are treasured parts of our community that do much more than just stopping traffic.
The Tories want to get rid of them.
It'll only save pennies on the Council's budget, but the loss to communities will be immense. There must be another way.
The Tories want to get rid of them.
It'll only save pennies on the Council's budget, but the loss to communities will be immense. There must be another way.
May 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Absolutely disgusting that crossing patrols are being withdrawn. This is putting young and vulnerable peoples lives at risk on busy roads.
Now Perry wants to axe school safety patrols to save £58,000 insidecroydon.com/2025/05/13/n...
Now Perry wants to axe school safety patrols to save £58,000
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Without any debate or discussion at the Town Hall, the Tory Mayor is trying to sneak through cuts which some fear will put thousands of children’s safety at risk on a daily…
insidecroydon.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Now Perry wants to axe school safety patrols to save £58,000 insidecroydon.com/2025/05/13/n...
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It was a lovely, sunny morning for a positive and productive Croydon Labour canvassing session, with a hint of nostalgia walking through a road that was part of my childhood in Fairfield ward, Croydon.
#labourdoorstep
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
#labourdoorstep
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It was a lovely, sunny morning for a positive and productive Croydon Labour canvassing session, with a hint of nostalgia walking through a road that was part of my childhood in Fairfield ward, Croydon.
#labourdoorstep
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
#labourdoorstep
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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I'm walking home from choir rehearsals and I see "binmaggedon" may not be so bad in the Croydon town centre as bad as other parts, but it's still rubbish, not worth the council tax we pay. Along with other council services, parks libraries etc...we need a fresh start next year.
May 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I'm walking home from choir rehearsals and I see "binmaggedon" may not be so bad in the Croydon town centre as bad as other parts, but it's still rubbish, not worth the council tax we pay. Along with other council services, parks libraries etc...we need a fresh start next year.
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Peace has come to Propeller Crescent!
After years of campaigning, we finally have our new School Street! 🙏
After years of campaigning, we finally have our new School Street! 🙏
April 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Peace has come to Propeller Crescent!
After years of campaigning, we finally have our new School Street! 🙏
After years of campaigning, we finally have our new School Street! 🙏
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Spending a #spring morning canvassing near South Norwood Lake for Croydon Labour's candidate for Croydon Mayor, @rowennadavis.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Spending a #spring morning canvassing near South Norwood Lake for Croydon Labour's candidate for Croydon Mayor, @rowennadavis.bsky.social
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Wow. Croydon Labour has voted for change.
“Rowenna Davis won the Croydon Mayoral selection with 82% of the vote on a 46% turnout.”
“Rowenna Davis won the Croydon Mayoral selection with 82% of the vote on a 46% turnout.”
April 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wow. Croydon Labour has voted for change.
“Rowenna Davis won the Croydon Mayoral selection with 82% of the vote on a 46% turnout.”
“Rowenna Davis won the Croydon Mayoral selection with 82% of the vote on a 46% turnout.”
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I tried a few times to vocalise my current thoughts but ended up using my first version from a week ago because it inspired myself…
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I had a stroke
YouTube video by JenOnTheMove
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April 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I tried a few times to vocalise my current thoughts but ended up using my first version from a week ago because it inspired myself…
youtu.be/mpA2bTTcgpY
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We must stop things like this fly tip outside my flat. I fell over and spent last hour at GPs being treated by nurse for cuts and grazes. Fortunately I fell on the mattress 😣 which I did not see. It's a nightmare
If u can't see very well @insidecroydon.bsky.social @rowennadavis.bsky.social
If u can't see very well @insidecroydon.bsky.social @rowennadavis.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We must stop things like this fly tip outside my flat. I fell over and spent last hour at GPs being treated by nurse for cuts and grazes. Fortunately I fell on the mattress 😣 which I did not see. It's a nightmare
If u can't see very well @insidecroydon.bsky.social @rowennadavis.bsky.social
If u can't see very well @insidecroydon.bsky.social @rowennadavis.bsky.social
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We’ve united with @Scope and other charities against cuts to disability benefits.
Together, we’ve published an open letter to the Chancellor urging the government to safeguard them.
Read the full letter on Scope’s website: https://tinyurl.com/5hxxzw2x
#CostOfCuts
Together, we’ve published an open letter to the Chancellor urging the government to safeguard them.
Read the full letter on Scope’s website: https://tinyurl.com/5hxxzw2x
#CostOfCuts
March 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We’ve united with @Scope and other charities against cuts to disability benefits.
Together, we’ve published an open letter to the Chancellor urging the government to safeguard them.
Read the full letter on Scope’s website: https://tinyurl.com/5hxxzw2x
#CostOfCuts
Together, we’ve published an open letter to the Chancellor urging the government to safeguard them.
Read the full letter on Scope’s website: https://tinyurl.com/5hxxzw2x
#CostOfCuts
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What a refreshingly optimistic plan for Croydon. Best I've ever seen.
April 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
What a refreshingly optimistic plan for Croydon. Best I've ever seen.
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Change is coming to Croydon, and @rowennadavis.bsky.social is blazing the trail with her dedication and vision. I'm proud to support Rowenna as Labour’s candidate for Croydon Mayor.
#CroydonDeservesBetter
#CroydonDeservesBetter
March 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Change is coming to Croydon, and @rowennadavis.bsky.social is blazing the trail with her dedication and vision. I'm proud to support Rowenna as Labour’s candidate for Croydon Mayor.
#CroydonDeservesBetter
#CroydonDeservesBetter
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🧵Waddon Ponds Community Update🍃
@ellilyp.bsky.social & I wanted to update you after our fab meeting with local residents!
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@ellilyp.bsky.social & I wanted to update you after our fab meeting with local residents!
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March 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🧵Waddon Ponds Community Update🍃
@ellilyp.bsky.social & I wanted to update you after our fab meeting with local residents!
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@ellilyp.bsky.social & I wanted to update you after our fab meeting with local residents!
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How do you get round a train station when you’re #blind or #PartiallySighted?
Yesterday Lancashire @slcouncils.bsky.social
went along to #Blackpool North train station to have a go at using ‘Goodmaps’ an indoor navigation app to see if it was possible to navigate the station independently
Yesterday Lancashire @slcouncils.bsky.social
went along to #Blackpool North train station to have a go at using ‘Goodmaps’ an indoor navigation app to see if it was possible to navigate the station independently
March 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
How do you get round a train station when you’re #blind or #PartiallySighted?
Yesterday Lancashire @slcouncils.bsky.social
went along to #Blackpool North train station to have a go at using ‘Goodmaps’ an indoor navigation app to see if it was possible to navigate the station independently
Yesterday Lancashire @slcouncils.bsky.social
went along to #Blackpool North train station to have a go at using ‘Goodmaps’ an indoor navigation app to see if it was possible to navigate the station independently
This is good. I have been trailing something similar on Southern/Great Northern/Thameslink
Ever wondered how to navigate a train station if you're #blind or #PartiallySighted?
Yesterday, #Lancashire SLC visited #BlackpoolNorth train station to test #GoodMaps, an indoor navigation app, and see if it enables independent navigation. Access their website: bit.ly/4ivFWSo
Yesterday, #Lancashire SLC visited #BlackpoolNorth train station to test #GoodMaps, an indoor navigation app, and see if it enables independent navigation. Access their website: bit.ly/4ivFWSo
March 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is good. I have been trailing something similar on Southern/Great Northern/Thameslink
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#WelfareNotWarefare
List of actions so far for the National Day of Action on Wednesday 26th March 2025
More to be announced 📢
List of actions so far for the National Day of Action on Wednesday 26th March 2025
More to be announced 📢
March 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#WelfareNotWarefare
List of actions so far for the National Day of Action on Wednesday 26th March 2025
More to be announced 📢
List of actions so far for the National Day of Action on Wednesday 26th March 2025
More to be announced 📢
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There is an alternative to ever more cuts.
A wealth tax of just 2% on those with assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION!
Let's tax extreme wealth, not punish the poorest.
A wealth tax of just 2% on those with assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION!
Let's tax extreme wealth, not punish the poorest.
March 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
There is an alternative to ever more cuts.
A wealth tax of just 2% on those with assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION!
Let's tax extreme wealth, not punish the poorest.
A wealth tax of just 2% on those with assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION!
Let's tax extreme wealth, not punish the poorest.