Julia Barrell
@juliabarrell.bsky.social
Environment, gigs, camping, politics
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My charity @protect.earth is five years old this week.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My charity @protect.earth is five years old this week.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
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It’s so close to being debated now, only 5k away, please share!
Please encourage others to sign if you already have. Let’s put the pressure on!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please encourage others to sign if you already have. Let’s put the pressure on!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It’s so close to being debated now, only 5k away, please share!
Please encourage others to sign if you already have. Let’s put the pressure on!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please encourage others to sign if you already have. Let’s put the pressure on!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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More than 200 people have joined a project to save one of Wales' rarest and most beautiful butterflies
More than 200 people help to save Wales' 'stained glass window' butterfly
More than 200 people have joined a project to save one of Wales’ rarest and most beautiful butterflies. Rugby players, waiters and interior designers have given more than 2,000 hours of their time ove...
nation.cymru
November 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
More than 200 people have joined a project to save one of Wales' rarest and most beautiful butterflies
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In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
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This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music Venues. The Government’s rhetoric on their support for this vital sector is completely undone by the reality of their business rates decision.
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music Venues. The Government’s rhetoric on their support for this vital sector is completely undone by the reality of their business rates decision.
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In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
X is not above the law
goodlaw.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In all the years I've been campaigning, this is the first where I've feared retaliation - but even X is not above the law. That's why we've referred X to Ofcom for horrific posts that, having taken legal advice, we believe are illegal under the Online Safety Act. goodlaw.social/wk2q
I've received a lovely letter from that nice Mr Farage....
I've corrected the nonsense in red pen.
They've asked what issues are important to me.
I've told them. I don't think they'll like my responses!
And they've provided a return envelope - very thoughtful - so it's in the post back to them.
I've corrected the nonsense in red pen.
They've asked what issues are important to me.
I've told them. I don't think they'll like my responses!
And they've provided a return envelope - very thoughtful - so it's in the post back to them.
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I've received a lovely letter from that nice Mr Farage....
I've corrected the nonsense in red pen.
They've asked what issues are important to me.
I've told them. I don't think they'll like my responses!
And they've provided a return envelope - very thoughtful - so it's in the post back to them.
I've corrected the nonsense in red pen.
They've asked what issues are important to me.
I've told them. I don't think they'll like my responses!
And they've provided a return envelope - very thoughtful - so it's in the post back to them.
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A study from a Welsh university has shed new light on the stark legacy of deindustrialisation in Wales and its impact on the mental health of the population
Study reveals stark impact of deindustrialisation on mental health in Wales
A study from a Welsh university has shed new light on the stark legacy of deindustrialisation in Wales and its impact on the mental health of the population. The paper, by Dr Christopher Saville of Ba...
nation.cymru
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A study from a Welsh university has shed new light on the stark legacy of deindustrialisation in Wales and its impact on the mental health of the population
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Natural Resources Wales, through the Dark Skies Working Group project to promote and protect the Dark Skies of Wales has taken a starring role in UK’s most prestigious landscape awards
A starring role for Welsh Dark Skies
Natural Resources Wales, through the Dark Skies Working Group project to promote and protect the Dark Skies of Wales has taken a starring role in UK’s most prestigious landscape awards. The Landscape ...
nation.cymru
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Natural Resources Wales, through the Dark Skies Working Group project to promote and protect the Dark Skies of Wales has taken a starring role in UK’s most prestigious landscape awards
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Interesting that this happened the day before the government approved the Heathrow expansion
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Interesting that this happened the day before the government approved the Heathrow expansion
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Does anyone in the Barry/South Wales area want a 3 tier vermicompost complete with worms?
I can't take care of it now I'm disabled and want them to go to a good home.
Collection only from Barry.
#valeofglamorgan #Wales #vermicompost
I can't take care of it now I'm disabled and want them to go to a good home.
Collection only from Barry.
#valeofglamorgan #Wales #vermicompost
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Does anyone in the Barry/South Wales area want a 3 tier vermicompost complete with worms?
I can't take care of it now I'm disabled and want them to go to a good home.
Collection only from Barry.
#valeofglamorgan #Wales #vermicompost
I can't take care of it now I'm disabled and want them to go to a good home.
Collection only from Barry.
#valeofglamorgan #Wales #vermicompost
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🚨 SCOOP: Toyota and Aston Martin secretly lobbied a Conservative cabinet minister to weaken Britain’s climate policy.
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
Victory! We’ve won major legal battle exposing car industry lobbying
After two years we can finally reveal “backdoor channels where corporate money hijacks our democracy.”
democracyforsale.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 SCOOP: Toyota and Aston Martin secretly lobbied a Conservative cabinet minister to weaken Britain’s climate policy.
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
We only know this because Democracy for Sale won a two-year legal fight to force the government to hand over the documents.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/victory-we...
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Please consider signing this important petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics & democracy. This follows the conviction of Welsh "Reform Party" leader, Nathan Gill, who this week was jailed for 10 years for accepting Russian bribes.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Please consider signing this important petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics & democracy. This follows the conviction of Welsh "Reform Party" leader, Nathan Gill, who this week was jailed for 10 years for accepting Russian bribes.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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The troubling extent of insect declines has been highlighted once again by the results of the 2025 Bugs Matter citizen science survey published this week
New data suggest that insect life in Wales continues to decline, despite a hot summer
The troubling extent of insect declines has been highlighted once again by the results of the 2025 Bugs Matter citizen science survey published this week. The latest data show that the number of flyin...
nation.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The troubling extent of insect declines has been highlighted once again by the results of the 2025 Bugs Matter citizen science survey published this week
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Thank you all for making our Nae Border's night a huge success last night!
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Thank you all for making our Nae Border's night a huge success last night!
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
Thanks to your immense generosity, we raised £11,615!!
At times like this, it’s so important that we all stand together & every single person played their part last night in standing up for refugees last night.
THANK YOU!🧡
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Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
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 7:48 AM
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
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Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
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Looking for an easy and affordable way to learn more and whales and dolphins?
The Introduction to Whales and Dolphin Identification could be the perfect option!
Take a look here 👉 learn.orca.org.uk/courses/intr...
#ORCA #WhalesandDolphins #OnlineCourses
The Introduction to Whales and Dolphin Identification could be the perfect option!
Take a look here 👉 learn.orca.org.uk/courses/intr...
#ORCA #WhalesandDolphins #OnlineCourses
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Looking for an easy and affordable way to learn more and whales and dolphins?
The Introduction to Whales and Dolphin Identification could be the perfect option!
Take a look here 👉 learn.orca.org.uk/courses/intr...
#ORCA #WhalesandDolphins #OnlineCourses
The Introduction to Whales and Dolphin Identification could be the perfect option!
Take a look here 👉 learn.orca.org.uk/courses/intr...
#ORCA #WhalesandDolphins #OnlineCourses
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fabulous film on housing 😄
@WildlifeTrusts
Rot Property: house hunting in deadwood youtu.be/BiPQwJbeC3Y?... via
@YouTube
@WildlifeTrusts
Rot Property: house hunting in deadwood youtu.be/BiPQwJbeC3Y?... via
@YouTube
Rot Property: house hunting in deadwood
YouTube video by The Wildlife Trusts
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
fabulous film on housing 😄
@WildlifeTrusts
Rot Property: house hunting in deadwood youtu.be/BiPQwJbeC3Y?... via
@YouTube
@WildlifeTrusts
Rot Property: house hunting in deadwood youtu.be/BiPQwJbeC3Y?... via
@YouTube
Bob Dylan.
Swansea Arena.
Best gig I've been to for ages.
Want to go again.
Swansea Arena.
Best gig I've been to for ages.
Want to go again.
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Bob Dylan.
Swansea Arena.
Best gig I've been to for ages.
Want to go again.
Swansea Arena.
Best gig I've been to for ages.
Want to go again.
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It’s the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith’s iconic ‘Horses’ . . In depth interview with Patti by John Robb from ten years ago.
youtu.be/xZOSSLbbQyA?...
youtu.be/xZOSSLbbQyA?...
Patti Smith : The John Robb interview
YouTube video by JOHN ROBB
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It’s the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith’s iconic ‘Horses’ . . In depth interview with Patti by John Robb from ten years ago.
youtu.be/xZOSSLbbQyA?...
youtu.be/xZOSSLbbQyA?...
Didn't recognise Pedro Delgado at all- seems a lot heavier than he used to be. (And so young looking for his age.)
No wonder he gave up cycling.
No wonder he gave up cycling.
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Didn't recognise Pedro Delgado at all- seems a lot heavier than he used to be. (And so young looking for his age.)
No wonder he gave up cycling.
No wonder he gave up cycling.
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We need an international “What do we do about the billionaires?” summit.
Their manipulation of our governments in the service of their insatiable greed threatens not only the quality of life of everyone on Earth but also the very survival of the human race.
Their manipulation of our governments in the service of their insatiable greed threatens not only the quality of life of everyone on Earth but also the very survival of the human race.
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We need an international “What do we do about the billionaires?” summit.
Their manipulation of our governments in the service of their insatiable greed threatens not only the quality of life of everyone on Earth but also the very survival of the human race.
Their manipulation of our governments in the service of their insatiable greed threatens not only the quality of life of everyone on Earth but also the very survival of the human race.
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The Muslims/Atheists/Wokes have cancelled Christmas season starts earlier every year
November 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Muslims/Atheists/Wokes have cancelled Christmas season starts earlier every year
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Our idiotic and incompetent government has just agreed to pay more than a million £ a day in support of the continued destruction of ancient forests to feed the Drax power plant
Pure insanity
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Pure insanity
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say
Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Our idiotic and incompetent government has just agreed to pay more than a million £ a day in support of the continued destruction of ancient forests to feed the Drax power plant
Pure insanity
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Pure insanity
www.theguardian.com/business/202...