Ian Middleton
@ianmiddleton.bsky.social
Oxon County & Cherwell District Green Councillor and Group Leader. Business analyst & writer specialising in ethical retail. Lapsed psychologist. Occasional musician. Outdoor enthusiast. Beer lover who should read more books #TopRetailExpert #FRS
A picture of what we are rapidly losing in Oxfordshire due to the shortsighted policies of the past 2 governments and the lack of strong local government leadership on green belt protection in Oxfordshire
October 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A picture of what we are rapidly losing in Oxfordshire due to the shortsighted policies of the past 2 governments and the lack of strong local government leadership on green belt protection in Oxfordshire
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Lovely to meet and sing with the legendary Peggy Seeger and other fellow Greens at the Oxfordshire Badger Group AGM yesterday.
October 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Lovely to meet and sing with the legendary Peggy Seeger and other fellow Greens at the Oxfordshire Badger Group AGM yesterday.
Never realised Oliver Postgate also originally created Basil Brush
October 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Never realised Oliver Postgate also originally created Basil Brush
Today I discovered the magical Canterbury Museum with its iconic childhood artifacts from Oliver Postgate, including Bagpuss, The Clangers and Ivor. I learned Rupert the bear was also a Canterbury lad. It's always been closed when I've try to visit before. Glad we made it this time and I'll be back!
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Today I discovered the magical Canterbury Museum with its iconic childhood artifacts from Oliver Postgate, including Bagpuss, The Clangers and Ivor. I learned Rupert the bear was also a Canterbury lad. It's always been closed when I've try to visit before. Glad we made it this time and I'll be back!
Coastal runs are the best!
October 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Coastal runs are the best!
Lovely to catch up with @danthompson33.bsky.social at the Marine Studios in Margate and to meet all the other artists, poets and creatives working there. Part of the East Kent Open Houses project
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Lovely to catch up with @danthompson33.bsky.social at the Marine Studios in Margate and to meet all the other artists, poets and creatives working there. Part of the East Kent Open Houses project
Fantastic to take a tour around the currently delapidated Dreamland cinema in Margate to see some of the sets from the movie Empire of Light. I remember seeing films there when it still operated. It's an iconic building that really deserves to be brought back into use.
October 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Fantastic to take a tour around the currently delapidated Dreamland cinema in Margate to see some of the sets from the movie Empire of Light. I remember seeing films there when it still operated. It's an iconic building that really deserves to be brought back into use.
Great to meet with the UK Ambassador to EU at Blenheim Palace on Monday and to hear from many Oxfordshire business leaders workng on sustainability and clean green energy
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Great to meet with the UK Ambassador to EU at Blenheim Palace on Monday and to hear from many Oxfordshire business leaders workng on sustainability and clean green energy
I understand that @owenjones.bsky.social was excluded from the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference for challenging @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social over war crimes in #Gaza. Luke said he doesn't believe Israel is commiting war crimes. Your 'beliefs' are irrelevant Luke. This is the reality.
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I understand that @owenjones.bsky.social was excluded from the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social conference for challenging @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social over war crimes in #Gaza. Luke said he doesn't believe Israel is commiting war crimes. Your 'beliefs' are irrelevant Luke. This is the reality.
These are the images that define the Labour government. An elderly clergywoman arrested for holding a cardboard sign simply because the government wants to be seen as being 'strong'. Strength comes in many forms. Moral strength is something we should expect from a supposed socialist party. Not this.
October 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
These are the images that define the Labour government. An elderly clergywoman arrested for holding a cardboard sign simply because the government wants to be seen as being 'strong'. Strength comes in many forms. Moral strength is something we should expect from a supposed socialist party. Not this.
Hi @chilternrailways.bsky.social. I was wondering what the point of these sockets was considering none of them work
September 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hi @chilternrailways.bsky.social. I was wondering what the point of these sockets was considering none of them work
Come on in and join the party!
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join.greenparty.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Come on in and join the party!
join.greenparty.org.uk
join.greenparty.org.uk
Think this about nails it
August 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Think this about nails it
Excellent full length frieze on my local bus. Well done to whomever came up with this!
July 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Excellent full length frieze on my local bus. Well done to whomever came up with this!
Top marks for irony go to Chubb Security for their letter extolling the virtues of paperless billing which was not only an unnecessary reminder 3 days after the original invoice, but also included not one, not two but THREE blank pages of paper (one duplicating the address page)!
July 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Top marks for irony go to Chubb Security for their letter extolling the virtues of paperless billing which was not only an unnecessary reminder 3 days after the original invoice, but also included not one, not two but THREE blank pages of paper (one duplicating the address page)!
I said weeks ago the IDF were now running a real life version of Squid Games. This is an appalling example of war crimes. We need a version of Nuremberg after these atrocities. All these people should be in the dock along with politicians from states that supported them, like ours
July 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I said weeks ago the IDF were now running a real life version of Squid Games. This is an appalling example of war crimes. We need a version of Nuremberg after these atrocities. All these people should be in the dock along with politicians from states that supported them, like ours
Obligatory pint of Squiddly at Bar Nothing. This time with musical accompaniment (allegedly).
June 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Obligatory pint of Squiddly at Bar Nothing. This time with musical accompaniment (allegedly).
Finally managed a coastal ride in spite of Thanet District Council's anti bike culture. Also marks that one day a year I fancy a pint of cider before I remember why I don't drink it the rest of the year
June 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Finally managed a coastal ride in spite of Thanet District Council's anti bike culture. Also marks that one day a year I fancy a pint of cider before I remember why I don't drink it the rest of the year
Another Labour manifesto commitment put into the 'not really bothered' box.
May 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Another Labour manifesto commitment put into the 'not really bothered' box.
I think many former Labour voters feel this way.
May 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I think many former Labour voters feel this way.