Jill Houlbrook
@jilly3.bsky.social
I live with my cats and chickens. I love with my amazing family.
I support disabilities, mental health, LGBTQIA+, Ukraine, Gaza, environmental protection and kindness. I have no political affiliation. I will not tolerate hate or prejudice. 🇺🇦🏳️🌈👨🦽➡️ 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 🍉
I support disabilities, mental health, LGBTQIA+, Ukraine, Gaza, environmental protection and kindness. I have no political affiliation. I will not tolerate hate or prejudice. 🇺🇦🏳️🌈👨🦽➡️ 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 🍉
Look UK folk this is what to expect if you buy food from USA. Unsafe, non regulated food so you too can feed your family with cheap crap. #Trump’sAmerica.
Government funding bill cuts food safety regulations. See the provisions for yourself www.snopes.com/fact-check/g...
Government funding bill cuts food safety regulations. See the provisions for yourself
The bill prohibited the FDA from enforcing regulations aimed at increasing traceability of the supply chain, among other rules.
www.snopes.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Look UK folk this is what to expect if you buy food from USA. Unsafe, non regulated food so you too can feed your family with cheap crap. #Trump’sAmerica.
BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?
He appears powerful only because no one challenges him or deflects his appalling mannerisms and hate search.
He wallows in his own glorification and sycophantic narcissism.
He appears powerful only because no one challenges him or deflects his appalling mannerisms and hate search.
He wallows in his own glorification and sycophantic narcissism.
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?
He appears powerful only because no one challenges him or deflects his appalling mannerisms and hate search.
He wallows in his own glorification and sycophantic narcissism.
He appears powerful only because no one challenges him or deflects his appalling mannerisms and hate search.
He wallows in his own glorification and sycophantic narcissism.
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Equalities Minister tears apart logic of EHRC’s “trans-exclusive” guidance in High Court
Equalities Minister tears apart logic of EHRC’s “trans-exclusive” guidance in High Court
The EHRC was irresponsible in rushing out "overly simplistic" and "transphobic guidance", the High Court has heard
www.wearequeeraf.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Equalities Minister tears apart logic of EHRC’s “trans-exclusive” guidance in High Court
I am very much looking forward to Cluedo at Chester’s Little Theatre tonight.
a penguin looking through a magnifying glass with a flower in its hair
ALT: a penguin looking through a magnifying glass with a flower in its hair
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I am very much looking forward to Cluedo at Chester’s Little Theatre tonight.
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Why has America forgotten all about Ukraine. 🇨🇦♥️🇺🇦
(Trump is paying for a DISTRACTION WAR.)
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Trump Always Betrays Ukraine.
Trump is Putin’s Butt-Muppet.
Putin is Megalomaniac KILLER.
(Trump is paying for a DISTRACTION WAR.)
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Trump Always Betrays Ukraine.
Trump is Putin’s Butt-Muppet.
Putin is Megalomaniac KILLER.
November 15, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Why has America forgotten all about Ukraine. 🇨🇦♥️🇺🇦
(Trump is paying for a DISTRACTION WAR.)
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Trump Always Betrays Ukraine.
Trump is Putin’s Butt-Muppet.
Putin is Megalomaniac KILLER.
(Trump is paying for a DISTRACTION WAR.)
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Trump Always Betrays Ukraine.
Trump is Putin’s Butt-Muppet.
Putin is Megalomaniac KILLER.
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“Quiet! Quiet!” 😬
November 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
“Quiet! Quiet!” 😬
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✨#RowvemberChester Day 15: 26 Watergate Street
Grade II* from 1710, built against the encased medieval wall of Booth's Mansion. Home to Crichton - the only tailors in central Chester still making products on the premises. Georgian elegance meets medieval bones!
Image: @Stuartrobphoto
Grade II* from 1710, built against the encased medieval wall of Booth's Mansion. Home to Crichton - the only tailors in central Chester still making products on the premises. Georgian elegance meets medieval bones!
Image: @Stuartrobphoto
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
✨#RowvemberChester Day 15: 26 Watergate Street
Grade II* from 1710, built against the encased medieval wall of Booth's Mansion. Home to Crichton - the only tailors in central Chester still making products on the premises. Georgian elegance meets medieval bones!
Image: @Stuartrobphoto
Grade II* from 1710, built against the encased medieval wall of Booth's Mansion. Home to Crichton - the only tailors in central Chester still making products on the premises. Georgian elegance meets medieval bones!
Image: @Stuartrobphoto
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I had a chance to visit recently, it is so ridiculous!
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I had a chance to visit recently, it is so ridiculous!
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Hen Harrier 'Susie', whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
😡😡
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Want to go on a #Chester Rows tour and take the children? Book on one of these 'Miles the Mason' tours on Sat 22 November, 11:00-12:00 am and 2:00-3:00 pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rows-f... and www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rows-f....
Sponsored by ChesterArchSoc.bsky.social as part of #Rowvember.
Sponsored by ChesterArchSoc.bsky.social as part of #Rowvember.
The Rows Family Tour with Miles the Mason
Step back in time and discover the secrets of Chester’s famous Rows with Miles the Mason, our lively Tudor re-enactor and your tour guide.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Want to go on a #Chester Rows tour and take the children? Book on one of these 'Miles the Mason' tours on Sat 22 November, 11:00-12:00 am and 2:00-3:00 pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rows-f... and www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rows-f....
Sponsored by ChesterArchSoc.bsky.social as part of #Rowvember.
Sponsored by ChesterArchSoc.bsky.social as part of #Rowvember.
It’s that time of year when many in our community need extra help and support. Please pop along with a little contribution. Thank you
November 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It’s that time of year when many in our community need extra help and support. Please pop along with a little contribution. Thank you
No one wants to pay more taxes but there comes a time when this has to be considered for the benefit of everyone. I suspect it is those who are the most comfortably financially secure who will who raise the biggest objections.
Truss style economics 🙄🙏
Pound falls and UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves ditches plans for income tax hike – business live www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
Pound falls and UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves ditches plans for income tax hike – business live www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
Pound falls and UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves ditches plans for income tax hike – business live
Jitters over the UK’s autumn budget grow as chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax on 26 November
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
No one wants to pay more taxes but there comes a time when this has to be considered for the benefit of everyone. I suspect it is those who are the most comfortably financially secure who will who raise the biggest objections.
I can't take any more of this, Andrew told Epstein, released emails show
KKKaroline really is the ultimate slime ball. The words slide so readily from her mouth.
KKKaroline really is the ultimate slime ball. The words slide so readily from her mouth.
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I can't take any more of this, Andrew told Epstein, released emails show
KKKaroline really is the ultimate slime ball. The words slide so readily from her mouth.
KKKaroline really is the ultimate slime ball. The words slide so readily from her mouth.
If you can be anything then be kind. Please.
#WorldKindnessDay2025
#WorldKindnessDay2025
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
If you can be anything then be kind. Please.
#WorldKindnessDay2025
#WorldKindnessDay2025
This is a brilliant small but important charity. Anyone here willing to help? Please.
We are £40 short of our £500 target. 100% of every donation goes to research in Charlotte's LAB, KCH, London.
No salaries
No overheads
No advertising
No merchandise
We even cover PayPal & PO Box fees ourselves
www.gofundme.com/f/jam-jamie-...
No salaries
No overheads
No advertising
No merchandise
We even cover PayPal & PO Box fees ourselves
www.gofundme.com/f/jam-jamie-...
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is a brilliant small but important charity. Anyone here willing to help? Please.
Reposted by Jill Houlbrook
We are £40 short of our £500 target. 100% of every donation goes to research in Charlotte's LAB, KCH, London.
No salaries
No overheads
No advertising
No merchandise
We even cover PayPal & PO Box fees ourselves
www.gofundme.com/f/jam-jamie-...
No salaries
No overheads
No advertising
No merchandise
We even cover PayPal & PO Box fees ourselves
www.gofundme.com/f/jam-jamie-...
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
We are £40 short of our £500 target. 100% of every donation goes to research in Charlotte's LAB, KCH, London.
No salaries
No overheads
No advertising
No merchandise
We even cover PayPal & PO Box fees ourselves
www.gofundme.com/f/jam-jamie-...
No salaries
No overheads
No advertising
No merchandise
We even cover PayPal & PO Box fees ourselves
www.gofundme.com/f/jam-jamie-...
Exeter University has come up with a revelation. If you shout at a seagull about to steal your food the bird flies away. I wonder how much that research cost?
a seagull is standing on a stump with the words `` what the squawk ? '' written on it .
ALT: a seagull is standing on a stump with the words `` what the squawk ? '' written on it .
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Exeter University has come up with a revelation. If you shout at a seagull about to steal your food the bird flies away. I wonder how much that research cost?
It’s that time of year when Christmas events appear on social media. You are welcome to join us for our @friendscoccp.bsky.social annual Carols in the Park. Please pop this in your diary.
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It’s that time of year when Christmas events appear on social media. You are welcome to join us for our @friendscoccp.bsky.social annual Carols in the Park. Please pop this in your diary.
news.sky.com/story/barone...
How very sad. She must be remembered as the ‘ordinary’ person who fought tirelessly for justice for her husband and family. Not every hero wears a cape.
How very sad. She must be remembered as the ‘ordinary’ person who fought tirelessly for justice for her husband and family. Not every hero wears a cape.
Baroness Newlove, the campaigner whose husband Garry was murdered by gang of teenagers, has died
Baroness Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner and campaigner, whose husband Garry was murdered by a gang of teenagers in 2007, has died aged 63.
news.sky.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
news.sky.com/story/barone...
How very sad. She must be remembered as the ‘ordinary’ person who fought tirelessly for justice for her husband and family. Not every hero wears a cape.
How very sad. She must be remembered as the ‘ordinary’ person who fought tirelessly for justice for her husband and family. Not every hero wears a cape.
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Hopeful article about how rural communities in southern Madagascar are conserving their forests - I was happy to contribute to it and read news of old friends
The world’s lemurs are going extinct. This is the only way to save them.
To protect Madagascar’s iconic animals, wildlife groups need to think beyond wildlife.
www.vox.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hopeful article about how rural communities in southern Madagascar are conserving their forests - I was happy to contribute to it and read news of old friends
Lots of members of my family going through tough times so here is something to make them smile. 🩷
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Lots of members of my family going through tough times so here is something to make them smile. 🩷
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Drought isn’t divine punishment.
It’s climate reality. It's a mismanagement of water resources.
Prayer and oppressing women won’t make it rain.
#WomenLifeFreedom.
iranfocus.com/iran/55938-s...
It’s climate reality. It's a mismanagement of water resources.
Prayer and oppressing women won’t make it rain.
#WomenLifeFreedom.
iranfocus.com/iran/55938-s...
State Cleric Blames ‘Women Not Wearing Hijab’ For Drought in Iran - Iran Focus
As Iran’s water crisis worsens and the regime fails to manage its water resources, a member of the Assembly of Experts claimed that the regime’s desired form of mandatory hijab not being observed in t...
iranfocus.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Drought isn’t divine punishment.
It’s climate reality. It's a mismanagement of water resources.
Prayer and oppressing women won’t make it rain.
#WomenLifeFreedom.
iranfocus.com/iran/55938-s...
It’s climate reality. It's a mismanagement of water resources.
Prayer and oppressing women won’t make it rain.
#WomenLifeFreedom.
iranfocus.com/iran/55938-s...
The infighting within the Cabinet is sickening, unedifying and very concerning. How do we trust the policy makers of our country if they do not trust each other?
Get a grip.
Get a grip.
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The infighting within the Cabinet is sickening, unedifying and very concerning. How do we trust the policy makers of our country if they do not trust each other?
Get a grip.
Get a grip.
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Farage supporting a foreigner, Trump and attacking the BBC. Soulmates.
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Farage supporting a foreigner, Trump and attacking the BBC. Soulmates.
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