Valerie
@valchallis.bsky.social
Following Jesus (an ongoing work), retired nurse, Welsh, in favour of equality
Had a brief conversation with one of the flag bearers. Told him how our hearts go out to them in such suffering. He thanked us saying it is so good to hear they are supported and not forgotten. Its good to show support however small and be in conversation, making connections with people around us.
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Had a brief conversation with one of the flag bearers. Told him how our hearts go out to them in such suffering. He thanked us saying it is so good to hear they are supported and not forgotten. Its good to show support however small and be in conversation, making connections with people around us.
Had to laugh - BBC news just said a Conservative MP has just defected to Reform saying the 'Tory brand is too toxic'!!!
I dislike the Tories but Reform even more!
I dislike the Tories but Reform even more!
September 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Had to laugh - BBC news just said a Conservative MP has just defected to Reform saying the 'Tory brand is too toxic'!!!
I dislike the Tories but Reform even more!
I dislike the Tories but Reform even more!
I see nothing 'uniting the kingdom' about this march! It's divisive and sowing hatred for people we share this isle with BBC News - Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest
More than 100,000 people join a rally organised by the far-right activist in London, with a counter-protest by Stand Up To Racism also taking place.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I see nothing 'uniting the kingdom' about this march! It's divisive and sowing hatred for people we share this isle with BBC News - Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Maybe the UN could meet in the EU buildings for a change...?
August 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Maybe the UN could meet in the EU buildings for a change...?
Advert for a coin proudly saying its legal tender - but a 50p coin costs £15...!
August 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Advert for a coin proudly saying its legal tender - but a 50p coin costs £15...!
Trump is not my daddy despite what Mark Rutte says. A father cares for and protects his children. I see no evidence of this.
June 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Trump is not my daddy despite what Mark Rutte says. A father cares for and protects his children. I see no evidence of this.
Soaking in the English sunshine with coffee in hand while husband checks out the local restaurant reviews for supper. Holidays are good!
June 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Soaking in the English sunshine with coffee in hand while husband checks out the local restaurant reviews for supper. Holidays are good!
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... I don’t agree with firms making money through withdrawing support from people in need 😡
Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage is ‘Liz Truss all over again’ – UK politics live
Prime minister says ‘you cannot trust Farage with your future and your jobs’ as he gives speech in north-west England
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... I don’t agree with firms making money through withdrawing support from people in need 😡
Mi8 did not disappoint 😀
May 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Mi8 did not disappoint 😀
Movie and food rebooked (end time of movie changed). Note through neighbours door as parcel appears to have been delivered there by mistake.
Garage mends car. Moves car in carpark. Engine warning light re-appears. Awaiting news.
How's your day?
Garage mends car. Moves car in carpark. Engine warning light re-appears. Awaiting news.
How's your day?
May 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Movie and food rebooked (end time of movie changed). Note through neighbours door as parcel appears to have been delivered there by mistake.
Garage mends car. Moves car in carpark. Engine warning light re-appears. Awaiting news.
How's your day?
Garage mends car. Moves car in carpark. Engine warning light re-appears. Awaiting news.
How's your day?
The met Office says all pollen is low - my nose disagrees...
May 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The met Office says all pollen is low - my nose disagrees...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... why not make people feel more guilty about not wanting assisted dying...
Assisted dying impact assessment to put price on enacting change in England and Wales
Long-awaited document, which could be published as soon as Friday, is expected to make difficult reading
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... why not make people feel more guilty about not wanting assisted dying...
I'm not sure Farage is qualified to comment on the diagnosing of children with any medical condition...
April 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I'm not sure Farage is qualified to comment on the diagnosing of children with any medical condition...
For Christians, as we enter into the Easter narrative, today and tomorrow are full of sadness and despair. We know the end of the story however and know hope is just round the corner. And I hold onto this in troubled times the world over.
April 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
For Christians, as we enter into the Easter narrative, today and tomorrow are full of sadness and despair. We know the end of the story however and know hope is just round the corner. And I hold onto this in troubled times the world over.
Following McIlroy on Masters website and BBC text commentary. It's not often I wish for Sky but today...
April 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Following McIlroy on Masters website and BBC text commentary. It's not often I wish for Sky but today...
Grateful to journalists keeping politicians to account. However whilst I can read the news (where I have easy control about how much) I suspect my current self-imposed ban on watching the news may continue for 4 years (for the sake of my mental health and bp!)
March 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Grateful to journalists keeping politicians to account. However whilst I can read the news (where I have easy control about how much) I suspect my current self-imposed ban on watching the news may continue for 4 years (for the sake of my mental health and bp!)
Was the disaster in the White House a distasteful way Trump tried to save face thinking Zelensky was likely to refuse his deal (as he wasn't going to offer security)...
March 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Was the disaster in the White House a distasteful way Trump tried to save face thinking Zelensky was likely to refuse his deal (as he wasn't going to offer security)...
White house - this is not going well
February 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
White house - this is not going well
Doesn't history teach us that nothing good comes from big countries deciding the fate of smaller countries?
USA under Trump is no longer a country to look to for help in making the world a safer place. 😪🇺🇦
USA under Trump is no longer a country to look to for help in making the world a safer place. 😪🇺🇦
February 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Doesn't history teach us that nothing good comes from big countries deciding the fate of smaller countries?
USA under Trump is no longer a country to look to for help in making the world a safer place. 😪🇺🇦
USA under Trump is no longer a country to look to for help in making the world a safer place. 😪🇺🇦
No to gluten free bread? Keeping the letter of the law over the spirit really doesn’t improve the church’s image.
February 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
No to gluten free bread? Keeping the letter of the law over the spirit really doesn’t improve the church’s image.
Watching Wales play rugby is rather like watching the CofE. Something has to change. I don't know what. But I wouldn't start from here.
February 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Watching Wales play rugby is rather like watching the CofE. Something has to change. I don't know what. But I wouldn't start from here.
Pulled a groin muscle doing housework…
a cartoon smiley face with a needle sticking out of its ear
Alt: a cartoon smiley face with a needle sticking out of its ear
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Pulled a groin muscle doing housework…
This door is not closed but Evie is too polite to push it...
January 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This door is not closed but Evie is too polite to push it...
Sending #NHS patients to private care will need good contract negotiations. Also hard to avoid inevitable that private will pick up easy patients leaving more complex to NHS resulting in longer stays and tired staff.
January 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Sending #NHS patients to private care will need good contract negotiations. Also hard to avoid inevitable that private will pick up easy patients leaving more complex to NHS resulting in longer stays and tired staff.