Hugh Ashton
@hugh-ashton.bsky.social
Resident of Lichfield, Staffordshire, having returned after 28 years living in Japan. Local district and city councillor (LibDem), author of many books of fiction (Sherlock Holmes and others), with a wide range of general interests.
Lib Dems in #Lichfield - we look after our residents' interests
April 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Lib Dems in #Lichfield - we look after our residents' interests
It’s a #lichfield cliché, but even so…
April 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It’s a #lichfield cliché, but even so…
Now available worldwide.
March 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Now available worldwide.
Just arrived. Promises to be a very interesting read.
February 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Just arrived. Promises to be a very interesting read.
Up at 7am. First voter at this polling station (Lichfield Guildhall)
February 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Up at 7am. First voter at this polling station (Lichfield Guildhall)
I have an album up on Apple Music, Spotify, etc. "Ballet with Explosions" - many thanks to Leisure Sounds for putting this out.
February 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I have an album up on Apple Music, Spotify, etc. "Ballet with Explosions" - many thanks to Leisure Sounds for putting this out.
When they said "we need more younger people in government" this is not what they meant.
February 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
When they said "we need more younger people in government" this is not what they meant.
When will the UK start to see asylum seekers coming from the USA? They probably won't be coming in small boats, though.
(Image generated by Microsoft's AI tool)
(Image generated by Microsoft's AI tool)
February 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
When will the UK start to see asylum seekers coming from the USA? They probably won't be coming in small boats, though.
(Image generated by Microsoft's AI tool)
(Image generated by Microsoft's AI tool)
One of the most charmingly named birds ever.
February 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
One of the most charmingly named birds ever.
Not the most useful eBay offer…
January 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Not the most useful eBay offer…
Played on Radio 6 last night (though my name was spelled wrong and I am described as coming from Peterborough – I don't). Anyway, it's on BBC Sounds - towards the end of the programme.
January 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Played on Radio 6 last night (though my name was spelled wrong and I am described as coming from Peterborough – I don't). Anyway, it's on BBC Sounds - towards the end of the programme.
A very Happy Christmas to you all, wherever you may be.
December 24, 2024 at 6:48 PM
A very Happy Christmas to you all, wherever you may be.
Sprouts in Lichfield market the other day. I’ve never understood what some people have got against these things.
December 20, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Sprouts in Lichfield market the other day. I’ve never understood what some people have got against these things.
Red sky in the morning. No editing.
December 20, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Red sky in the morning. No editing.
A rainy day in Lichfield
December 7, 2024 at 3:57 PM
A rainy day in Lichfield
Sammy J on the big screen. Ready for the switch-on tonight at 5pm. Carols at 4:30 but probably best to be early - everyone in Lichfield is always in very good time for this kind of event.
PS wires at top of picture are lights covering the Market Square at Christmas - not phone or electricity
PS wires at top of picture are lights covering the Market Square at Christmas - not phone or electricity
December 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Sammy J on the big screen. Ready for the switch-on tonight at 5pm. Carols at 4:30 but probably best to be early - everyone in Lichfield is always in very good time for this kind of event.
PS wires at top of picture are lights covering the Market Square at Christmas - not phone or electricity
PS wires at top of picture are lights covering the Market Square at Christmas - not phone or electricity
Currently welcoming visitors to the Christmas trees at Lichfield Cathedral
November 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Currently welcoming visitors to the Christmas trees at Lichfield Cathedral
The Christmas trees are back in #Lichfield Cathedral! Come along and vote for your favourite tree.
November 29, 2024 at 5:32 PM
The Christmas trees are back in #Lichfield Cathedral! Come along and vote for your favourite tree.
So who would come up with this brand name?
November 26, 2024 at 9:13 AM
So who would come up with this brand name?
Taken earlier this year when the weather was a little better.
November 25, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Taken earlier this year when the weather was a little better.
Shop in Avignon. We spent a long time waiting for it to open.
November 24, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Shop in Avignon. We spent a long time waiting for it to open.