MᴀᴛᴛA
@shropshirematt.bsky.social
Ow bist mon? Proud Salopian. Comedy, nature & real ale lover. Oh and I love photography, especially nature, light, and buildings.
#Shropshire #Salop
#Shropshire #Salop
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December 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Should there be better controls on political donations?
@juliabuckley.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social
@juliabuckley.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social
Sophy Ridge, "The biggest ever donation to a single political party, to Reform UK"
"£9,000,000"
Anyone care to guess what the donor expects in return?
"£9,000,000"
Anyone care to guess what the donor expects in return?
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Should there be better controls on political donations?
@juliabuckley.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social
@juliabuckley.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social
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For sale! £27.50 inc P&P
Sealskinz Cley waterproof, fleece-lined beanie in green. Size S/M. BNWT.
Another from my clear out. Gifted to me but never worn. Fit is on the small side (and why I never used it).
DM me if interested. #BirdingGear
Sealskinz Cley waterproof, fleece-lined beanie in green. Size S/M. BNWT.
Another from my clear out. Gifted to me but never worn. Fit is on the small side (and why I never used it).
DM me if interested. #BirdingGear
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For sale! £27.50 inc P&P
Sealskinz Cley waterproof, fleece-lined beanie in green. Size S/M. BNWT.
Another from my clear out. Gifted to me but never worn. Fit is on the small side (and why I never used it).
DM me if interested. #BirdingGear
Sealskinz Cley waterproof, fleece-lined beanie in green. Size S/M. BNWT.
Another from my clear out. Gifted to me but never worn. Fit is on the small side (and why I never used it).
DM me if interested. #BirdingGear
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Why are Labour so scared of fighting Reform?
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Why are Labour so scared of fighting Reform?
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
Regulating political donations is a win for everybody. Even if Labour thinks that it can somehow attract big donations in the next few years - their opponents are likely to get more.
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🦫✨ Day 4 of our Beaver Advent: #Dragonflies 🦟
Beaver-created #wetlands often increase habitat for dragonflies — providing open water, vegetation edges, and plenty of invertebrates to feed on.
#Beavers don’t just change landscapes — they help communities of species thrive 💚
Photo credit: Nick Mott
Beaver-created #wetlands often increase habitat for dragonflies — providing open water, vegetation edges, and plenty of invertebrates to feed on.
#Beavers don’t just change landscapes — they help communities of species thrive 💚
Photo credit: Nick Mott
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🦫✨ Day 4 of our Beaver Advent: #Dragonflies 🦟
Beaver-created #wetlands often increase habitat for dragonflies — providing open water, vegetation edges, and plenty of invertebrates to feed on.
#Beavers don’t just change landscapes — they help communities of species thrive 💚
Photo credit: Nick Mott
Beaver-created #wetlands often increase habitat for dragonflies — providing open water, vegetation edges, and plenty of invertebrates to feed on.
#Beavers don’t just change landscapes — they help communities of species thrive 💚
Photo credit: Nick Mott
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I cheered at the end
December 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I cheered at the end
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@lordbonkers.bsky.social when Timelords go bad
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
@lordbonkers.bsky.social when Timelords go bad
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Good to be out with the wildlife group again near Bicton after a hiatus (2 cancelled due to weather and a week away). Usual mix of species groups from birds to bryophytes and of course invertebrates. #ukwildlife 🪶
December 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Good to be out with the wildlife group again near Bicton after a hiatus (2 cancelled due to weather and a week away). Usual mix of species groups from birds to bryophytes and of course invertebrates. #ukwildlife 🪶
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Check out my Spotify unwrapped
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Check out my Spotify unwrapped
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a river runs thru it
A book from the 19th century that depicts the Rhine Valley by creating an impression of three-dimensionality and spatial distance.
@MasayukiTsuda2 #globalmuseum #books #travel #19thcentury
@MasayukiTsuda2 #globalmuseum #books #travel #19thcentury
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
a river runs thru it
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Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
There's a beer festival in Clive, North Shropshire starting Thursday. All profits go to charity with Severn Hospice being the main beneficiary.
Yorton Station is very nearby and the 511 bus runs past.
#shropshire #Camra
Yorton Station is very nearby and the 511 bus runs past.
#shropshire #Camra
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
There's a beer festival in Clive, North Shropshire starting Thursday. All profits go to charity with Severn Hospice being the main beneficiary.
Yorton Station is very nearby and the 511 bus runs past.
#shropshire #Camra
Yorton Station is very nearby and the 511 bus runs past.
#shropshire #Camra
We bought a print of the Porthill Suspension Bridge from Lizzistration at the Drawn Festival. Just fitted it in the frame!
#Shrewsbury
#Shrewsbury
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We bought a print of the Porthill Suspension Bridge from Lizzistration at the Drawn Festival. Just fitted it in the frame!
#Shrewsbury
#Shrewsbury
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The Animal Welfare Bill by @DannyChambers.bsky.social has become law.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Animal Welfare Bill by @DannyChambers.bsky.social has become law.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
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Flower Day December 3rd: A white spiraea.
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #spiraea #sony
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #spiraea #sony
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Flower Day December 3rd: A white spiraea.
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #spiraea #sony
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #spiraea #sony
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Don't let Eric's smile fool you; this jar has a lid for very good reasons.
December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Don't let Eric's smile fool you; this jar has a lid for very good reasons.
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China is winning its war on air pollution – particularly in the over-populated mega cities.
via Beautiful News
informationisbeautiful.net/beautifulnews/
via Beautiful News
informationisbeautiful.net/beautifulnews/
December 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
China is winning its war on air pollution – particularly in the over-populated mega cities.
via Beautiful News
informationisbeautiful.net/beautifulnews/
via Beautiful News
informationisbeautiful.net/beautifulnews/
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Sunspots! White light images of the fantastic line of Sunspots currently heading across as they rotate to face Earth.
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Sunspots! White light images of the fantastic line of Sunspots currently heading across as they rotate to face Earth.
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
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If you're at a loose end on Friday I'll be spinning a few discs at the Second Coming Indie Disco at The Wheatsheaf in Frankwell from 7.30pm...meanwhile we're here and waiting for y'all at The Market Hall Shrewsbury...come and get 'em...
#MusicSky
#VinylSky
#RecordStore
#RecordShop
#IndieDisco
#MusicSky
#VinylSky
#RecordStore
#RecordShop
#IndieDisco
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
If you're at a loose end on Friday I'll be spinning a few discs at the Second Coming Indie Disco at The Wheatsheaf in Frankwell from 7.30pm...meanwhile we're here and waiting for y'all at The Market Hall Shrewsbury...come and get 'em...
#MusicSky
#VinylSky
#RecordStore
#RecordShop
#IndieDisco
#MusicSky
#VinylSky
#RecordStore
#RecordShop
#IndieDisco
Just remember the Tax Payers Alliance is a pro-Brexit lobby group, not some government advice department.
www.desmog.com/taxpayers-al...
www.theguardian.com/politics/200...
BBC News - Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.desmog.com/taxpayers-al...
www.theguardian.com/politics/200...
BBC News - Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
www.bbc.com/news/article...
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Just remember the Tax Payers Alliance is a pro-Brexit lobby group, not some government advice department.
www.desmog.com/taxpayers-al...
www.theguardian.com/politics/200...
BBC News - Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.desmog.com/taxpayers-al...
www.theguardian.com/politics/200...
BBC News - Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Flower Day December 3rd:
A beautiful flower especially for you, because even when life is tough, there are some beautiful things. 😀
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #sony
A beautiful flower especially for you, because even when life is tough, there are some beautiful things. 😀
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #sony
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Flower Day December 3rd:
A beautiful flower especially for you, because even when life is tough, there are some beautiful things. 😀
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #sony
A beautiful flower especially for you, because even when life is tough, there are some beautiful things. 😀
#photography #flowers #flower #Bloomscrolling #sony
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Who did your guttering mate?
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Who did your guttering mate?
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We still have vacant sites in Shropshire! It’s an interesting survey, and just one visit a month from December to February. Check the link for more info, or send us a DM with your preferred area.
#ShropshireBirds
#ShropshireBirds
There is still time to sign up to take part in the Winter Bird Survey on a BBS square near you. More information here: bto.org/winbs
It's December and time for your next Winter Bird Survey visit! Here are some thoughts from James Heywood, @bbs-birds.bsky.social and WINBS Organiser, after his second visit.
Discover more ➡️ www.bto.org/winbs
Survey guidance ➡️ www.bto.org/get-involved...
Thank you to all our WINBS surveyors!
Discover more ➡️ www.bto.org/winbs
Survey guidance ➡️ www.bto.org/get-involved...
Thank you to all our WINBS surveyors!
December 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We still have vacant sites in Shropshire! It’s an interesting survey, and just one visit a month from December to February. Check the link for more info, or send us a DM with your preferred area.
#ShropshireBirds
#ShropshireBirds
I saw some of these Essdee today. In a world where much is made abroad, these are fully manufactured in Kidderminster still.
If you're into linoprint, fabric printing etc, maybe give them a try.
If you're into linoprint, fabric printing etc, maybe give them a try.
December 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I saw some of these Essdee today. In a world where much is made abroad, these are fully manufactured in Kidderminster still.
If you're into linoprint, fabric printing etc, maybe give them a try.
If you're into linoprint, fabric printing etc, maybe give them a try.
Thanks YouTube Music for saying my taste is indescribable!
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thanks YouTube Music for saying my taste is indescribable!