Flo Fflach
@flofflach.bsky.social
plants~birds~tywydd~weather~môr~sea~artist (words-movement-photography-domestic-textile)~quaker crynwr~social justice & equality~peace~a bit of cricket~public transport user
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Hard to deny it when even your snowballs have a recognizable signature. #CalvinandHobbes #Busted
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hard to deny it when even your snowballs have a recognizable signature. #CalvinandHobbes #Busted
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Here's Secretary of War Pete Hegseth saying troops should disobey orders and calling for "consequences" for war crimes. He thinks Americans have an "ethos" to be better that our enemies.
Arrest this fool for sedition.
(BTW "No quarter" is a war crime)
@ananavarro.bsky.social
Arrest this fool for sedition.
(BTW "No quarter" is a war crime)
@ananavarro.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Here's Secretary of War Pete Hegseth saying troops should disobey orders and calling for "consequences" for war crimes. He thinks Americans have an "ethos" to be better that our enemies.
Arrest this fool for sedition.
(BTW "No quarter" is a war crime)
@ananavarro.bsky.social
Arrest this fool for sedition.
(BTW "No quarter" is a war crime)
@ananavarro.bsky.social
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One of the cartoons from my new book 'Physics for Cats'. In good bookshops now and online in English, French, German and Spanish. It's also available as a print at www.tomgauld.com/
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One of the cartoons from my new book 'Physics for Cats'. In good bookshops now and online in English, French, German and Spanish. It's also available as a print at www.tomgauld.com/
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Misleading write-up - it's true that there is a crisis in A&E, but this is not because of "soaring demand".
The RCN report itself shows that A&E attendances are only 3% higher than in 2019, while 12+ hour waits are 8,033% higher.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The RCN report itself shows that A&E attendances are only 3% higher than in 2019, while 12+ hour waits are 8,033% higher.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Numbers leaving A&E without treatment triples in six years
Soaring demand has led to ‘shocking’ rise in untreated patients leaving NHS emergency departments in England, data shows
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Misleading write-up - it's true that there is a crisis in A&E, but this is not because of "soaring demand".
The RCN report itself shows that A&E attendances are only 3% higher than in 2019, while 12+ hour waits are 8,033% higher.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The RCN report itself shows that A&E attendances are only 3% higher than in 2019, while 12+ hour waits are 8,033% higher.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Quakers have a long history of supporting conscientious objectors, inspired and guided by our peace testimony.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
Meeting with Russian and Ukrainian Conscientious Objectors
www.ppu.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Quakers have a long history of supporting conscientious objectors, inspired and guided by our peace testimony.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
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I’ve seen a number of people sharing this story with the comment, why didn’t he tell Stoppard, and I think the answer is probably “because people either don’t think to or think there will always be time to.” If someone has done something you admire, tell them.
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I’ve seen a number of people sharing this story with the comment, why didn’t he tell Stoppard, and I think the answer is probably “because people either don’t think to or think there will always be time to.” If someone has done something you admire, tell them.
y bore me ~ this morning.
Photos 2 & 3 are the same cloud.
It's got dark early this evening, the drive way and footpath are not quite the stream they were but still a pond in one part.
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire @stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk #eglwyswen #whitechurch #tywydd #cloud #loveUKweather
Photos 2 & 3 are the same cloud.
It's got dark early this evening, the drive way and footpath are not quite the stream they were but still a pond in one part.
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire @stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk #eglwyswen #whitechurch #tywydd #cloud #loveUKweather
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
y bore me ~ this morning.
Photos 2 & 3 are the same cloud.
It's got dark early this evening, the drive way and footpath are not quite the stream they were but still a pond in one part.
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire @stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk #eglwyswen #whitechurch #tywydd #cloud #loveUKweather
Photos 2 & 3 are the same cloud.
It's got dark early this evening, the drive way and footpath are not quite the stream they were but still a pond in one part.
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire @stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk #eglwyswen #whitechurch #tywydd #cloud #loveUKweather
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I have a new piece in Central Bylines on the danger of basing policy on appearance, the wider push to restore a restrictive approach to gender, and what that means for women's rights and society as a whole. centralbylines.co.uk/society/more...
More than meets the eye: sex, gender and dangerous women
Labour's unworkable approach to policing gender means trouble for everyone – which is exactly what the real enemies of women's rights want
centralbylines.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I have a new piece in Central Bylines on the danger of basing policy on appearance, the wider push to restore a restrictive approach to gender, and what that means for women's rights and society as a whole. centralbylines.co.uk/society/more...
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On the second day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On the second day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
Dear farmers, if you would like support, respect & help, get your industry in good shape, be active, make it totally unacceptable to be spreading slurry, less than 8 hours before an amber warning for rain. Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire @lizwebster.bsky.social #farmingpollution #IGiveUp
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Dear farmers, if you would like support, respect & help, get your industry in good shape, be active, make it totally unacceptable to be spreading slurry, less than 8 hours before an amber warning for rain. Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire @lizwebster.bsky.social #farmingpollution #IGiveUp
y bore ma ~ this morning
colour and a rainbow!
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire
@stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk
#tywydd #weather #sunrise #eglwyswen #whitechurch #smallbeauties
colour and a rainbow!
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire
@stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk
#tywydd #weather #sunrise #eglwyswen #whitechurch #smallbeauties
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
y bore ma ~ this morning
colour and a rainbow!
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire
@stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk
#tywydd #weather #sunrise #eglwyswen #whitechurch #smallbeauties
colour and a rainbow!
Sir Benfro Pembrokeshire
@stormhour.com @metoffice.gov.uk
#tywydd #weather #sunrise #eglwyswen #whitechurch #smallbeauties
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This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
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The UK Budget does nothing to address the fundamental unfairness facing Wales.
No HS2 consequentials, no powers over the Crown Estate, higher taxes for households and businesses, and a Chancellor who misled the public to justify her decisions.
The people of Wales deserve better.
No HS2 consequentials, no powers over the Crown Estate, higher taxes for households and businesses, and a Chancellor who misled the public to justify her decisions.
The people of Wales deserve better.
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The UK Budget does nothing to address the fundamental unfairness facing Wales.
No HS2 consequentials, no powers over the Crown Estate, higher taxes for households and businesses, and a Chancellor who misled the public to justify her decisions.
The people of Wales deserve better.
No HS2 consequentials, no powers over the Crown Estate, higher taxes for households and businesses, and a Chancellor who misled the public to justify her decisions.
The people of Wales deserve better.
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It's been quite something to see one of the world's leading climate scientists, James Hansen, being vilified the past years for presenting data showing the rapid acceleration of global and regional warming, associated with continued greenhouse gas emissions and rapid reduction of air pollution.
November 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It's been quite something to see one of the world's leading climate scientists, James Hansen, being vilified the past years for presenting data showing the rapid acceleration of global and regional warming, associated with continued greenhouse gas emissions and rapid reduction of air pollution.
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Wishing you all a wonderful #StAndrewsDay 🏴
This is an appreciation post for my grandfather, who was born in Dunfermline in 1947.
This is him cutting my parents' wedding cake with a saw because the icing was so hard that they couldn't cut it with a knife.
This is an appreciation post for my grandfather, who was born in Dunfermline in 1947.
This is him cutting my parents' wedding cake with a saw because the icing was so hard that they couldn't cut it with a knife.
November 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Wishing you all a wonderful #StAndrewsDay 🏴
This is an appreciation post for my grandfather, who was born in Dunfermline in 1947.
This is him cutting my parents' wedding cake with a saw because the icing was so hard that they couldn't cut it with a knife.
This is an appreciation post for my grandfather, who was born in Dunfermline in 1947.
This is him cutting my parents' wedding cake with a saw because the icing was so hard that they couldn't cut it with a knife.
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Just spotted these cool Collared Earthstars in our front garden! With a little tap, a jet of spores comes out the top like a mini volcanic eruption!
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Just spotted these cool Collared Earthstars in our front garden! With a little tap, a jet of spores comes out the top like a mini volcanic eruption!
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Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
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The replies to this are really interesting. It looks like parts of America are really leading the way in using parking policy to give people options not to drive
WORKPLACE PARKING. Has anyone heard of an employer paying people a daily sum, which if you drove went towards your parking space and if you didn't drive went into your pocket? I'm sure I've heard of somewhere doing this, but cannot remember where I heard it
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The replies to this are really interesting. It looks like parts of America are really leading the way in using parking policy to give people options not to drive
"The chancellor said it was time to "reduce generous taxpayer subsidies" to Motability. "Maxwell says phrases like "generous taxpayer subsidies" contribute to people misunderstanding how the scheme works." We've already had some MPs talk of people getting free cars...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I already feel judged for having a Motability car - the Budget didn't help
Rachel Reeves has removed tax breaks on insurance and advance payments for high-end Motability cars.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"The chancellor said it was time to "reduce generous taxpayer subsidies" to Motability. "Maxwell says phrases like "generous taxpayer subsidies" contribute to people misunderstanding how the scheme works." We've already had some MPs talk of people getting free cars...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“When [Labour] last left office, in 2010,” the report notes, “local authorities provided many services beyond their statutory duties that supported people to live better lives. More Sure Start centres, libraries, youth clubs & services...
The Guardian view on renewing municipal England: the Tories’ malign legacy lives on | Editorial
The Guardian view on renewing municipal England: the Tories’ malign legacy lives on | Editorial
Editorial: Labour is putting in place some laudable reforms. But councils need to be given financial sustainability and enabled to move beyond crisis management
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“When [Labour] last left office, in 2010,” the report notes, “local authorities provided many services beyond their statutory duties that supported people to live better lives. More Sure Start centres, libraries, youth clubs & services...
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"Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake"
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
As Jesus once put it: "what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and then have to pay the mansion tax?"
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake"
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
- Deuteronomy 15:10
"God loves a cheerful giver"
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Budget for benefit street"
- Badenoch - Odds of Remaining Leader 150:1
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Newsflash for those in the UK: I have the most BRILLIANT selection of my mum's original art to give away, with a handful of signed hardbacks of this.
Cover price plus p&p (art is entirely free).
Please email your address to [email protected] if you'd like to grab them before they're gone.
Cover price plus p&p (art is entirely free).
Please email your address to [email protected] if you'd like to grab them before they're gone.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Newsflash for those in the UK: I have the most BRILLIANT selection of my mum's original art to give away, with a handful of signed hardbacks of this.
Cover price plus p&p (art is entirely free).
Please email your address to [email protected] if you'd like to grab them before they're gone.
Cover price plus p&p (art is entirely free).
Please email your address to [email protected] if you'd like to grab them before they're gone.
I enjoyed this one - probably won't read much else on the budget. Watched C4 news on the day... It's the effects of the budget that are most important, have a look at thing just before the next budget.
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I enjoyed this one - probably won't read much else on the budget. Watched C4 news on the day... It's the effects of the budget that are most important, have a look at thing just before the next budget.
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What part of gardening gives you the most difficulty?
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
What part of gardening gives you the most difficulty?
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November 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM