Phil Forshaw
@philforshaw.bsky.social
Software developer/ wanna be writer. Love renewable and waste reduction technologies. Avid reader of detective/crime/spy stories
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“Write every day”. Impractical, joyless and, above all, balls.
what is your least favorite piece of writing advice and why? 👀
December 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“Write every day”. Impractical, joyless and, above all, balls.
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PFI — you’ve probably heard the term, but what does it really mean for the NHS? 💷
PFIs were sold as a smart way to fund hospitals. In reality, they ended up costing the public billions more than they should have.
With PFI-style schemes back on the table, it’s time to understand what’s at stake.👇
PFIs were sold as a smart way to fund hospitals. In reality, they ended up costing the public billions more than they should have.
With PFI-style schemes back on the table, it’s time to understand what’s at stake.👇
December 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
PFI — you’ve probably heard the term, but what does it really mean for the NHS? 💷
PFIs were sold as a smart way to fund hospitals. In reality, they ended up costing the public billions more than they should have.
With PFI-style schemes back on the table, it’s time to understand what’s at stake.👇
PFIs were sold as a smart way to fund hospitals. In reality, they ended up costing the public billions more than they should have.
With PFI-style schemes back on the table, it’s time to understand what’s at stake.👇
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He's m ng ist
He’s check ice
He find ou
naught ice
Norman Collier is comi town
He’s check ice
He find ou
naught ice
Norman Collier is comi town
December 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
He's m ng ist
He’s check ice
He find ou
naught ice
Norman Collier is comi town
He’s check ice
He find ou
naught ice
Norman Collier is comi town
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Christmas cancelled on the overground 😢
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Christmas cancelled on the overground 😢
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They're kiling our geese 🪿
December 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
They're kiling our geese 🪿
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We often talk about what’s going wrong in the NHS – especially at this time of year – but we’ve also spent a lot of time finding out what doctors say is needed to fix it!
Check out our Doctor’s Manifesto – shaped by frontline voices, grounded in real solutions 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/the-doctors-...
Check out our Doctor’s Manifesto – shaped by frontline voices, grounded in real solutions 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/the-doctors-...
December 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
We often talk about what’s going wrong in the NHS – especially at this time of year – but we’ve also spent a lot of time finding out what doctors say is needed to fix it!
Check out our Doctor’s Manifesto – shaped by frontline voices, grounded in real solutions 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/the-doctors-...
Check out our Doctor’s Manifesto – shaped by frontline voices, grounded in real solutions 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/the-doctors-...
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Our podcast is coming back! This time, we’ll be joined by some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS and it’ll be recorded LIVE at the Leicester Square Theatre!
Tickets are available exclusively via our mailing list. There aren’t loads left, so sign up quickly - www.thehornesection.com/mailing-list
Tickets are available exclusively via our mailing list. There aren’t loads left, so sign up quickly - www.thehornesection.com/mailing-list
December 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our podcast is coming back! This time, we’ll be joined by some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS and it’ll be recorded LIVE at the Leicester Square Theatre!
Tickets are available exclusively via our mailing list. There aren’t loads left, so sign up quickly - www.thehornesection.com/mailing-list
Tickets are available exclusively via our mailing list. There aren’t loads left, so sign up quickly - www.thehornesection.com/mailing-list
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Transistor Radio Kit Remco Toy Company youtu.be/Jcs6LL7bbhU?... via @YouTube
Transistor Radio Kit Remco Toy Company
YouTube video by tvdays
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Transistor Radio Kit Remco Toy Company youtu.be/Jcs6LL7bbhU?... via @YouTube
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Just found my old collection of return tickets. They took me back.
December 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just found my old collection of return tickets. They took me back.
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🏥 Hospitals built with PFI were found to be 70% more expensive than public builds.
Private partnerships were costly and ineffective last time — saddling the NHS with decades of debt.
So why bring them back… and who really benefits? 👀
Read more 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Private partnerships were costly and ineffective last time — saddling the NHS with decades of debt.
So why bring them back… and who really benefits? 👀
Read more 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
December 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🏥 Hospitals built with PFI were found to be 70% more expensive than public builds.
Private partnerships were costly and ineffective last time — saddling the NHS with decades of debt.
So why bring them back… and who really benefits? 👀
Read more 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Private partnerships were costly and ineffective last time — saddling the NHS with decades of debt.
So why bring them back… and who really benefits? 👀
Read more 👇
everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
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Christmas in CANCELLED in Leeds 🎄
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Christmas in CANCELLED in Leeds 🎄
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🌀 Tired of the spin? So are we.
We’re breaking down the truth behind politicians’ NHS promises — and taking action.🩺
Together, we can say enough is enough.
👉 bit.ly/NHSandBudget
Let make sure politicians know, enough is enough.
We’re breaking down the truth behind politicians’ NHS promises — and taking action.🩺
Together, we can say enough is enough.
👉 bit.ly/NHSandBudget
Let make sure politicians know, enough is enough.
December 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🌀 Tired of the spin? So are we.
We’re breaking down the truth behind politicians’ NHS promises — and taking action.🩺
Together, we can say enough is enough.
👉 bit.ly/NHSandBudget
Let make sure politicians know, enough is enough.
We’re breaking down the truth behind politicians’ NHS promises — and taking action.🩺
Together, we can say enough is enough.
👉 bit.ly/NHSandBudget
Let make sure politicians know, enough is enough.
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I guess it’s not too late to start?
Every year we make a free-to-download-and-print-off-yourself colouring-in Advent Calendar. This year’s heavily features Bigfoots. Please share!
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I guess it’s not too late to start?
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🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨
This is your LAST CHANCE to order our Gift Sets & receive them before Christmas! ⏰🎄
⚡Every sip supports our work speaking up for staff & patients this winter 💙
Get yours on time 👉 shop.everydoctor.org.uk/products/eve...
This is your LAST CHANCE to order our Gift Sets & receive them before Christmas! ⏰🎄
⚡Every sip supports our work speaking up for staff & patients this winter 💙
Get yours on time 👉 shop.everydoctor.org.uk/products/eve...
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨
This is your LAST CHANCE to order our Gift Sets & receive them before Christmas! ⏰🎄
⚡Every sip supports our work speaking up for staff & patients this winter 💙
Get yours on time 👉 shop.everydoctor.org.uk/products/eve...
This is your LAST CHANCE to order our Gift Sets & receive them before Christmas! ⏰🎄
⚡Every sip supports our work speaking up for staff & patients this winter 💙
Get yours on time 👉 shop.everydoctor.org.uk/products/eve...
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It’s basically the last day today to order cartoons from us to get there for Christmas, if you were considering it.
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It’s basically the last day today to order cartoons from us to get there for Christmas, if you were considering it.
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PSA: Last postage dates in time for Christmas 🎄
2nd Class 19 DEC 3pm | 1st Class 21 DEC. Royal Mail, tracked.
Free shipping over £25.
Deliveries are offset in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, and arrive in 100% recyclable cardboard packaging.
Avoid Amazon, Shop Small! Bookshop.org
2nd Class 19 DEC 3pm | 1st Class 21 DEC. Royal Mail, tracked.
Free shipping over £25.
Deliveries are offset in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, and arrive in 100% recyclable cardboard packaging.
Avoid Amazon, Shop Small! Bookshop.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
PSA: Last postage dates in time for Christmas 🎄
2nd Class 19 DEC 3pm | 1st Class 21 DEC. Royal Mail, tracked.
Free shipping over £25.
Deliveries are offset in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, and arrive in 100% recyclable cardboard packaging.
Avoid Amazon, Shop Small! Bookshop.org
2nd Class 19 DEC 3pm | 1st Class 21 DEC. Royal Mail, tracked.
Free shipping over £25.
Deliveries are offset in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, and arrive in 100% recyclable cardboard packaging.
Avoid Amazon, Shop Small! Bookshop.org
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A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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This is the real story that the media should be covering today 🚨
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is the real story that the media should be covering today 🚨
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A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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Just been to the post office and seen that last UK 2nd class post is Wednesday and 1st class is Saturday, so lets do a flash sale. All Happytoast.co.uk prints from now until Friday night are buy one get one free. If I've got it in stock it should be with you for Christmas.
HappyToast ★ art, animation, nonsense and stuff
One guy who does drawings and photoshops and animations and writes funny stuff
Happytoast.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just been to the post office and seen that last UK 2nd class post is Wednesday and 1st class is Saturday, so lets do a flash sale. All Happytoast.co.uk prints from now until Friday night are buy one get one free. If I've got it in stock it should be with you for Christmas.