Ceritheviking
@ceritheviking.bsky.social
history, sport, science & politics! green side but more about outcomes than party rosettes. works policy+public affairs. Also podcasting, theatre & ancient glass! Searching - “Dolce far niente”
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Ceritheviking
@ceritheviking.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Lots on my feed about the wales bill. Need to realise to make wales better it's not laws or power, but how we live, learn and act. Up to us!
All things considered gotta be happy with this draw
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
All things considered gotta be happy with this draw
Now, you would expect me to say this as chair of the board
But frankly this was fantastic. Beat Xmas show I think @sherman theatre have produced.
If you want to support local theatre, start a family tradition, (or leave the family at home even 😉) there are far worse ways to spend a few hours.
But frankly this was fantastic. Beat Xmas show I think @sherman theatre have produced.
If you want to support local theatre, start a family tradition, (or leave the family at home even 😉) there are far worse ways to spend a few hours.
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Now, you would expect me to say this as chair of the board
But frankly this was fantastic. Beat Xmas show I think @sherman theatre have produced.
If you want to support local theatre, start a family tradition, (or leave the family at home even 😉) there are far worse ways to spend a few hours.
But frankly this was fantastic. Beat Xmas show I think @sherman theatre have produced.
If you want to support local theatre, start a family tradition, (or leave the family at home even 😉) there are far worse ways to spend a few hours.
£15 for a glass of wine
In wales
Worlds gone
In wales
Worlds gone
December 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
£15 for a glass of wine
In wales
Worlds gone
In wales
Worlds gone
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The dreamy barrel-vaulted choir ceiling @carlislecathedral.bsky.social. The structure is from circa 1400, but the heavenly painted decoration is from a 19th century restoration, repainted in 1970. #CeilingsOnSunday #Carlisle #Cumberland #Cathedrals
📷 my own
📷 my own
November 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The dreamy barrel-vaulted choir ceiling @carlislecathedral.bsky.social. The structure is from circa 1400, but the heavenly painted decoration is from a 19th century restoration, repainted in 1970. #CeilingsOnSunday #Carlisle #Cumberland #Cathedrals
📷 my own
📷 my own
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Happy St Andrew's Day. Have a picture of Loch Ness to celebrate
November 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Happy St Andrew's Day. Have a picture of Loch Ness to celebrate
I know welsh rugby has had a shocker today.
But actually our much weakened pro teams have had a cracking weekend.
Dragons of course lost but against Leinster and not hammered
Cardiff win away
Scarlets nil Glasgow at home
Os push Edinburgh close away
That’s not bad !
But actually our much weakened pro teams have had a cracking weekend.
Dragons of course lost but against Leinster and not hammered
Cardiff win away
Scarlets nil Glasgow at home
Os push Edinburgh close away
That’s not bad !
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I know welsh rugby has had a shocker today.
But actually our much weakened pro teams have had a cracking weekend.
Dragons of course lost but against Leinster and not hammered
Cardiff win away
Scarlets nil Glasgow at home
Os push Edinburgh close away
That’s not bad !
But actually our much weakened pro teams have had a cracking weekend.
Dragons of course lost but against Leinster and not hammered
Cardiff win away
Scarlets nil Glasgow at home
Os push Edinburgh close away
That’s not bad !
Much comment on the welsh index of multiple deprivation on here today. And rightly so. Major issue.
Nothing from me as feels like highlighting places or numbers just badges places unfairly. And there are few quick wins too.
Do read if you care though
www.gov.wales/welsh-index-...
Nothing from me as feels like highlighting places or numbers just badges places unfairly. And there are few quick wins too.
Do read if you care though
www.gov.wales/welsh-index-...
Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 | GOV.WALES
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2025 is designed to identify the small areas of Wales that are the most deprived.
www.gov.wales
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Much comment on the welsh index of multiple deprivation on here today. And rightly so. Major issue.
Nothing from me as feels like highlighting places or numbers just badges places unfairly. And there are few quick wins too.
Do read if you care though
www.gov.wales/welsh-index-...
Nothing from me as feels like highlighting places or numbers just badges places unfairly. And there are few quick wins too.
Do read if you care though
www.gov.wales/welsh-index-...
In the current US approach to
Immigrants. I’m finding
Thanksgiving - you may recall, immigrants thanking helpful natives - a little hollow 🤔
Immigrants. I’m finding
Thanksgiving - you may recall, immigrants thanking helpful natives - a little hollow 🤔
November 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In the current US approach to
Immigrants. I’m finding
Thanksgiving - you may recall, immigrants thanking helpful natives - a little hollow 🤔
Immigrants. I’m finding
Thanksgiving - you may recall, immigrants thanking helpful natives - a little hollow 🤔
Hell of a day.
Bit pretty cool light shows at work and play!
Bit pretty cool light shows at work and play!
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hell of a day.
Bit pretty cool light shows at work and play!
Bit pretty cool light shows at work and play!
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A reminder: Trump 1.0 ordered the Afghanistan withdrawal, and Trump 2.0 granted the shooter asylum this past April. Trump 2.0 also dismantled the joint terrorism task force, and gutted our national security apparatus.
CIA statement about the Afghan man identified as the gunman who shot two National Guardsmen in Washington
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A reminder: Trump 1.0 ordered the Afghanistan withdrawal, and Trump 2.0 granted the shooter asylum this past April. Trump 2.0 also dismantled the joint terrorism task force, and gutted our national security apparatus.
As i am waiting for a (late) train, thought I’d share this pic of a bridge in Swansea that has always been derelict for me. Seeing it when in use Waa a cool photo .
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
As i am waiting for a (late) train, thought I’d share this pic of a bridge in Swansea that has always been derelict for me. Seeing it when in use Waa a cool photo .
Had not heard of this:
On 27 November 1944, around 4,000t of ordnance detonated at the underground munitions depot in Staffordshire, creating a crater 100 feet deep and over 1,000 feet wide—the Fauld Crator killing 70 people and huge destruction. Crator remains to this day
On 27 November 1944, around 4,000t of ordnance detonated at the underground munitions depot in Staffordshire, creating a crater 100 feet deep and over 1,000 feet wide—the Fauld Crator killing 70 people and huge destruction. Crator remains to this day
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Had not heard of this:
On 27 November 1944, around 4,000t of ordnance detonated at the underground munitions depot in Staffordshire, creating a crater 100 feet deep and over 1,000 feet wide—the Fauld Crator killing 70 people and huge destruction. Crator remains to this day
On 27 November 1944, around 4,000t of ordnance detonated at the underground munitions depot in Staffordshire, creating a crater 100 feet deep and over 1,000 feet wide—the Fauld Crator killing 70 people and huge destruction. Crator remains to this day
99% certain that russia will bin this potential deal off too now there draft has been amended ?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ukraine-Russia war: Ukraine says 'understanding' reached with US on peace plan, as Trump says his envoy will meet Putin in Moscow
President Trump says the original peace plan has been
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
99% certain that russia will bin this potential deal off too now there draft has been amended ?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ukraine at least will have nuclear weapons by 2030. If every other European nation near Europe doesn’t have a development programme I’d be surprised.
The US security guarantee of the last 70 years is dead
The US security guarantee of the last 70 years is dead
The incipient nuclear-arms race may start in earnest in 2026. A nuclear free-for-all beckons, as China rapidly builds up its arsenal, and America’s allies and foes alike think of going nuclear
The end of nuclear arms control looms
How will Donald Trump handle the demise of New START, the last treaty limiting American and Russian long-range nuclear weapons, which expires in February 2026?
econ.st
November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ukraine at least will have nuclear weapons by 2030. If every other European nation near Europe doesn’t have a development programme I’d be surprised.
The US security guarantee of the last 70 years is dead
The US security guarantee of the last 70 years is dead
Fare freezing in England is a Budget issue welsh labour didn’t need to think about with the rail black hole it already had
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years - Sky News
stocks.apple.com/AXj5wyViKRQS...
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years - Sky News
stocks.apple.com/AXj5wyViKRQS...
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years — Sky News
Ministers promised millions of rail travellers will save hundreds of pounds on regulated fares, including season tickets and peak and off-peak returns between major cities.
stocks.apple.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Fare freezing in England is a Budget issue welsh labour didn’t need to think about with the rail black hole it already had
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years - Sky News
stocks.apple.com/AXj5wyViKRQS...
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years - Sky News
stocks.apple.com/AXj5wyViKRQS...
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
If you can access this it’s a really interesting read and comparison. I don’t agree with all the solutions but knowing about the comparison - the student aspect is massive - does make you think. Newport has had significant investment over devolution too
www.facebook.com/share/1aw3jw...
www.facebook.com/share/1aw3jw...
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
If you can access this it’s a really interesting read and comparison. I don’t agree with all the solutions but knowing about the comparison - the student aspect is massive - does make you think. Newport has had significant investment over devolution too
www.facebook.com/share/1aw3jw...
www.facebook.com/share/1aw3jw...
Budget week ahead.
This short video well worth a watch. Explains very simply what I often try to explain to people (badly).
Government budget is not the same as your household budget
youtu.be/GHnW_V5dfu0
This short video well worth a watch. Explains very simply what I often try to explain to people (badly).
Government budget is not the same as your household budget
youtu.be/GHnW_V5dfu0
The Power of the Pound
YouTube video by The Gower Initiative for Modern Money Studies
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Budget week ahead.
This short video well worth a watch. Explains very simply what I often try to explain to people (badly).
Government budget is not the same as your household budget
youtu.be/GHnW_V5dfu0
This short video well worth a watch. Explains very simply what I often try to explain to people (badly).
Government budget is not the same as your household budget
youtu.be/GHnW_V5dfu0
Due to the cricket finishing three days early I now have to listen to the round and round and round car race.
Ffs
Ffs
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Due to the cricket finishing three days early I now have to listen to the round and round and round car race.
Ffs
Ffs
This team will get hammered next week is SA play like that
#irlvrsa
#irlvrsa
There is something in that wales team. But not nearly enough yet.
35 straight defeats to NZ. Maybe time to step back from playing them so often. We aren’t at their table ….
#walvnz
35 straight defeats to NZ. Maybe time to step back from playing them so often. We aren’t at their table ….
#walvnz
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This team will get hammered next week is SA play like that
#irlvrsa
#irlvrsa
There is something in that wales team. But not nearly enough yet.
35 straight defeats to NZ. Maybe time to step back from playing them so often. We aren’t at their table ….
#walvnz
35 straight defeats to NZ. Maybe time to step back from playing them so often. We aren’t at their table ….
#walvnz
November 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
There is something in that wales team. But not nearly enough yet.
35 straight defeats to NZ. Maybe time to step back from playing them so often. We aren’t at their table ….
#walvnz
35 straight defeats to NZ. Maybe time to step back from playing them so often. We aren’t at their table ….
#walvnz
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
@carolcadwallador has been calling for this for a good few years now.
There has been a call for an investigation into Russian interference in British politics after a former ally of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was jailed for accepting bribes from associates of Vladimir Putin
Jailing of former Farage ally sparks demands for inquiry into Russian influence
There has been a call for an investigation into Russian interference in British politics after a former ally of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was jailed for accepting bribes from associates of Vladimi...
nation.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
@carolcadwallador has been calling for this for a good few years now.
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Thanks to his new Tesla pay package, Elon Musk could stand to make $3 billion more per year than all 1.4 million elementary school teachers in the U.S. combined. Still wondering if inequality is out of control?
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thanks to his new Tesla pay package, Elon Musk could stand to make $3 billion more per year than all 1.4 million elementary school teachers in the U.S. combined. Still wondering if inequality is out of control?