Selina Bastable
@selinab.bsky.social
Live in Wales. Anti Brexit, the Tories, all cruelty and those who hunt. Love history, books, art, gardening, astronomy, the list goes on …
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I am so excited. I have just heard the call of a cuckoo coming from our woods. Only the second time in the twenty plus years we’ve lived here.
May 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I am so excited. I have just heard the call of a cuckoo coming from our woods. Only the second time in the twenty plus years we’ve lived here.
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"We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever."
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever."
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
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Time for England to BAN snares! 'Repost' if you agree!
May 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Time for England to BAN snares! 'Repost' if you agree!
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804 to get to 10,000
Please, let's keep it going!
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Please, let's keep it going!
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.
petition.parliament.uk
May 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
804 to get to 10,000
Please, let's keep it going!
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Please, let's keep it going!
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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The deadline for this petition is next Thursday, the 8th. We need a minimum of 10K. We have 8,288 . Either way, it will take years. If this fails, it'll set back the cause by a further 5 years.
So , 5 years vs. 1,722 signatures a no-brainer?
Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4eq3c17
So , 5 years vs. 1,722 signatures a no-brainer?
Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4eq3c17
May 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The deadline for this petition is next Thursday, the 8th. We need a minimum of 10K. We have 8,288 . Either way, it will take years. If this fails, it'll set back the cause by a further 5 years.
So , 5 years vs. 1,722 signatures a no-brainer?
Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4eq3c17
So , 5 years vs. 1,722 signatures a no-brainer?
Sign here 👉 bit.ly/4eq3c17
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May 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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As Plantlife kicks off its annual No Mow May campaign, new survey data on Welsh attitudes towards garden plants reveals that many still regard wildflowers as weeds – overlooking their benefits for wildlife and biodiversity
Give Dandelions a Chance: Public urged to rethink wildflowers, as Plantlife launches No Mow May
As Plantlife kicks off its annual No Mow May campaign, new survey data on Welsh attitudes towards garden plants reveals that many still regard wildflowers as weeds – overlooking their benefits for wil...
wp.me
May 1, 2025 at 6:49 AM
As Plantlife kicks off its annual No Mow May campaign, new survey data on Welsh attitudes towards garden plants reveals that many still regard wildflowers as weeds – overlooking their benefits for wildlife and biodiversity
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Former Reform candidate avoids jail for £27k charity fraud
Daniel Turner diverted Covid grants meant for a youth centre to his own bank account
Who does that?
A close associate of Andrea Jenkyns & Sean Matthews her campaign manager, that’s who.
www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln...
Daniel Turner diverted Covid grants meant for a youth centre to his own bank account
Who does that?
A close associate of Andrea Jenkyns & Sean Matthews her campaign manager, that’s who.
www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln...
April 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Former Reform candidate avoids jail for £27k charity fraud
Daniel Turner diverted Covid grants meant for a youth centre to his own bank account
Who does that?
A close associate of Andrea Jenkyns & Sean Matthews her campaign manager, that’s who.
www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln...
Daniel Turner diverted Covid grants meant for a youth centre to his own bank account
Who does that?
A close associate of Andrea Jenkyns & Sean Matthews her campaign manager, that’s who.
www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln...
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No more speeches. No more I told you so's. No more complaining. Let's get this done NOW!
If you haven't signed, please do so + share + ask friends + family to sign PLEASE
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
If you haven't signed, please do so + share + ask friends + family to sign PLEASE
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.
petition.parliament.uk
April 28, 2025 at 4:58 AM
No more speeches. No more I told you so's. No more complaining. Let's get this done NOW!
If you haven't signed, please do so + share + ask friends + family to sign PLEASE
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
If you haven't signed, please do so + share + ask friends + family to sign PLEASE
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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It’ll be easier to stop Reform now.
Than it will be to stop Reform later.
stopreformuk.vote
Vote tactically on May 1st, this Thursday.
And
- Signup to join with your email
- Follow @mvtfwd.bsky.social
Than it will be to stop Reform later.
stopreformuk.vote
Vote tactically on May 1st, this Thursday.
And
- Signup to join with your email
- Follow @mvtfwd.bsky.social
Stop the Tories and Reform
Your vote is your power. Use it tactically to get the Tories and Reform out, then influence your new MP and the next government.
stopreformuk.vote
April 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It’ll be easier to stop Reform now.
Than it will be to stop Reform later.
stopreformuk.vote
Vote tactically on May 1st, this Thursday.
And
- Signup to join with your email
- Follow @mvtfwd.bsky.social
Than it will be to stop Reform later.
stopreformuk.vote
Vote tactically on May 1st, this Thursday.
And
- Signup to join with your email
- Follow @mvtfwd.bsky.social
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Wales is set to become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial automatic voter registration
Automatic voter registration to be trialed in Wales
Wales is set to become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial automatic voter registration. Four local authorities across Wales will be launching pilots which will evaluate different approaches ...
nation.cymru
April 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Wales is set to become the first devolved nation in the UK to trial automatic voter registration
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Of all the dogs we've re-homed big Larry is the one I worried about the most.
I think it's fair to say I had absolutely nothing to worry about.
Larry has found his people 🥰🙏
I think it's fair to say I had absolutely nothing to worry about.
Larry has found his people 🥰🙏
April 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Of all the dogs we've re-homed big Larry is the one I worried about the most.
I think it's fair to say I had absolutely nothing to worry about.
Larry has found his people 🥰🙏
I think it's fair to say I had absolutely nothing to worry about.
Larry has found his people 🥰🙏
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The Welsh Labour Government is investing an additional £5.5 million to support hospices.
This funding will help ensure people continue to receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve at the end of life.
This funding will help ensure people continue to receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve at the end of life.
April 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The Welsh Labour Government is investing an additional £5.5 million to support hospices.
This funding will help ensure people continue to receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve at the end of life.
This funding will help ensure people continue to receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve at the end of life.
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Cuts to humanitarian aid WILL cost lives.
Disaster-hit communities, women in conflict zones, children threatened by malaria and many others face a future with diminished access to medical care.
Stand in solidarity and keep the conversation going. 📢
Disaster-hit communities, women in conflict zones, children threatened by malaria and many others face a future with diminished access to medical care.
Stand in solidarity and keep the conversation going. 📢
April 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cuts to humanitarian aid WILL cost lives.
Disaster-hit communities, women in conflict zones, children threatened by malaria and many others face a future with diminished access to medical care.
Stand in solidarity and keep the conversation going. 📢
Disaster-hit communities, women in conflict zones, children threatened by malaria and many others face a future with diminished access to medical care.
Stand in solidarity and keep the conversation going. 📢
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Enemies of the people.
A private workshop took place last month in Washington DC, hosted by the Heritage Foundation...
...to discuss proposals by European right-wing lobby groups to dismantle the European Union and the European Court of Justice.
...to discuss proposals by European right-wing lobby groups to dismantle the European Union and the European Court of Justice.
Right-wing push to dismantle the EU: Heritage Foundation’s private workshop
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Enemies of the people.
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"None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free"
- Goethe
- Goethe
April 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free"
- Goethe
- Goethe
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Nigel Farage has told ITV News the first thing he would do as prime minister if he won a general election would be to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights
That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK.
THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK.
THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
Nigel Farage says first thing he would do as PM if he won a GE would be to remove UK from the ECHR
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Nigel Farage has told ITV News the first thing he would do as prime minister if he won a general election would be to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights
That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK.
THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK.
THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
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Blossom is so often overlooked when we choose a new apple tree, but as this wonderful montage from @thepackingshedtamar on IG shows, some varieties have especially beautiful flowers. Scent also varies greatly from variety to variety.
April 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Blossom is so often overlooked when we choose a new apple tree, but as this wonderful montage from @thepackingshedtamar on IG shows, some varieties have especially beautiful flowers. Scent also varies greatly from variety to variety.
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In case you missed it ...
When we were in the EU, there were signs all over the place showing how the EU was investing in our towns and regions. And best of all, EU funding was shared out EQUALLY and FAIRLY across all parts of the UK, regardless of which party was in power.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
When we were in the EU, there were signs all over the place showing how the EU was investing in our towns and regions. And best of all, EU funding was shared out EQUALLY and FAIRLY across all parts of the UK, regardless of which party was in power.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
April 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In case you missed it ...
When we were in the EU, there were signs all over the place showing how the EU was investing in our towns and regions. And best of all, EU funding was shared out EQUALLY and FAIRLY across all parts of the UK, regardless of which party was in power.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
When we were in the EU, there were signs all over the place showing how the EU was investing in our towns and regions. And best of all, EU funding was shared out EQUALLY and FAIRLY across all parts of the UK, regardless of which party was in power.
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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The people of Wales are funding England's HS 2 project to the tune of £3.9 b and will receive zero benefit. When the Port Talbot Steel Works were in trouble, the establishment all but ignored their requests for help. WM must be dismantled. #IndepepdenceforUKColonies 🏴🏴
April 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The people of Wales are funding England's HS 2 project to the tune of £3.9 b and will receive zero benefit. When the Port Talbot Steel Works were in trouble, the establishment all but ignored their requests for help. WM must be dismantled. #IndepepdenceforUKColonies 🏴🏴
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“They were careless people, they smashed up things and people, and then retreated back into their money,"
The Great Gatsby.
F Scott Fitzgerald.
100 years old today.
The Great Gatsby.
F Scott Fitzgerald.
100 years old today.
April 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“They were careless people, they smashed up things and people, and then retreated back into their money,"
The Great Gatsby.
F Scott Fitzgerald.
100 years old today.
The Great Gatsby.
F Scott Fitzgerald.
100 years old today.
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Little Pippilotta should be angry and bitter at the world after being inflicted with a brain injury when she was a puppy. But like so many dogs she decides to live in the moment.
She wouldn’t be here today were it not for the dedication of my friend Sybille. An amazing recovery
She wouldn’t be here today were it not for the dedication of my friend Sybille. An amazing recovery
April 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Little Pippilotta should be angry and bitter at the world after being inflicted with a brain injury when she was a puppy. But like so many dogs she decides to live in the moment.
She wouldn’t be here today were it not for the dedication of my friend Sybille. An amazing recovery
She wouldn’t be here today were it not for the dedication of my friend Sybille. An amazing recovery
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I was reminded of this: “The less talent they have, the more pride, vanity, and arrogance they have. All these fools, however, find other fools who applaud them.”
Good old Erasmus…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Prai...
Good old Erasmus…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Prai...
In Praise of Folly - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
April 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I was reminded of this: “The less talent they have, the more pride, vanity, and arrogance they have. All these fools, however, find other fools who applaud them.”
Good old Erasmus…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Prai...
Good old Erasmus…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Prai...