Tim Evans
@hackneymartian.bsky.social
Leftish, greenish, bookish. 50 years urban 🚲, 4 years 🦽. Londoner, Hackney, Lea Valley. Bad naturalist (urban). Warré beek. Was community tree carer, forest gardener, bikeability teacher, TU H&S librarian. Climate Doomer 2006-. Read poetry voluntarily
Also, it's always winter but never Christmas
Elon Musk, "These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they've been living their lives quietly. They're like hobbits"
"And so one day, 1,000 people show up in your village of 500 and start raping the kids"
"This has now happened, God knows how many times in Britain"
"And so one day, 1,000 people show up in your village of 500 and start raping the kids"
"This has now happened, God knows how many times in Britain"
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Also, it's always winter but never Christmas
Also on Kobo, for those who avoid Amazon.
Kindle is running a one-day deal for our book in the U.K., if you've been waiting to snap it up! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1MKNV...
October 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Also on Kobo, for those who avoid Amazon.
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We are recruiting!
Join us as a part-time engagement arboriculturalist. Manage our tree stock, agree on our planting plans, engage volunteers & the wider community.
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025
www.treemusketeers.org.uk/jobs
#Greenjobs #arbjobs #arboriculturist #communityengagement #Hackney
Join us as a part-time engagement arboriculturalist. Manage our tree stock, agree on our planting plans, engage volunteers & the wider community.
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025
www.treemusketeers.org.uk/jobs
#Greenjobs #arbjobs #arboriculturist #communityengagement #Hackney
September 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We are recruiting!
Join us as a part-time engagement arboriculturalist. Manage our tree stock, agree on our planting plans, engage volunteers & the wider community.
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025
www.treemusketeers.org.uk/jobs
#Greenjobs #arbjobs #arboriculturist #communityengagement #Hackney
Join us as a part-time engagement arboriculturalist. Manage our tree stock, agree on our planting plans, engage volunteers & the wider community.
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025
www.treemusketeers.org.uk/jobs
#Greenjobs #arbjobs #arboriculturist #communityengagement #Hackney
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You’re invited!
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
You’re invited!
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
13–14 Sept at The Leaside Trust: a celebration of #CommunityLedDesign.
✨ Explore design concepts
🎨 Get creative with activities for all
📢 Explore community views on park inclusion
🎟️ Free tickets: elwp.info/voices
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @london.gov.uk @debbieweekesb.bsky.social
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The proposal for a secure facility for children at the former Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road has resurfaced.
We support the plan for the site to become @elwaterworks.bsky.social and will oppose the forthcoming planning application for this Metropolitan Open Land #Waterworks #LeeValley
We support the plan for the site to become @elwaterworks.bsky.social and will oppose the forthcoming planning application for this Metropolitan Open Land #Waterworks #LeeValley
August 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The proposal for a secure facility for children at the former Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road has resurfaced.
We support the plan for the site to become @elwaterworks.bsky.social and will oppose the forthcoming planning application for this Metropolitan Open Land #Waterworks #LeeValley
We support the plan for the site to become @elwaterworks.bsky.social and will oppose the forthcoming planning application for this Metropolitan Open Land #Waterworks #LeeValley
Oak galls on Hackney Marsh. Right, a knopper (wasp) gall. Left, I've not noticed this one before, they're made by the gorgeously named Silk-button Spangle Gall Wasp (thanks, Seek app).
Both wasps produce an autumn generation of parthenogenetic females & then in Spring a sexual generation. Amazing
Both wasps produce an autumn generation of parthenogenetic females & then in Spring a sexual generation. Amazing
August 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Oak galls on Hackney Marsh. Right, a knopper (wasp) gall. Left, I've not noticed this one before, they're made by the gorgeously named Silk-button Spangle Gall Wasp (thanks, Seek app).
Both wasps produce an autumn generation of parthenogenetic females & then in Spring a sexual generation. Amazing
Both wasps produce an autumn generation of parthenogenetic females & then in Spring a sexual generation. Amazing
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Easy to miss, but important. At @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk we've been working towards this moment for years - the DfT has publicly announced that it is looking at sorting out mobility aid laws. 🎉 Our #MyCycleMyMobilityAid campaign looks like it is paying off.
July 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Easy to miss, but important. At @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk we've been working towards this moment for years - the DfT has publicly announced that it is looking at sorting out mobility aid laws. 🎉 Our #MyCycleMyMobilityAid campaign looks like it is paying off.
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Ines Smyth, a 76 year old from Oxford & retired Development & Humanitarian worker, is now forced to pay £7,250 because…
…she told the truth & protested against Marshall’s lies by spraying a washable, organic, fake crude oil recipe on the front of the building
@just-stopoil.bsky.social
…she told the truth & protested against Marshall’s lies by spraying a washable, organic, fake crude oil recipe on the front of the building
@just-stopoil.bsky.social
Marshall Wace Trial
Yesterday, billionaire Paul Marshal was rewarded by the "justice" system when Westminster Magistrate Court granted compensation following a protest at his office.
chuffed.org
May 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Ines Smyth, a 76 year old from Oxford & retired Development & Humanitarian worker, is now forced to pay £7,250 because…
…she told the truth & protested against Marshall’s lies by spraying a washable, organic, fake crude oil recipe on the front of the building
@just-stopoil.bsky.social
…she told the truth & protested against Marshall’s lies by spraying a washable, organic, fake crude oil recipe on the front of the building
@just-stopoil.bsky.social
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Outraged by the #spycops scandal? Care about protecting women & girls from male sexual violence? Believe police should behave ethically?
If so, please sign our parliamentary petition to ban police officers from having sexual relationships while undercover.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
If so, please sign our parliamentary petition to ban police officers from having sexual relationships while undercover.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
May 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Outraged by the #spycops scandal? Care about protecting women & girls from male sexual violence? Believe police should behave ethically?
If so, please sign our parliamentary petition to ban police officers from having sexual relationships while undercover.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
If so, please sign our parliamentary petition to ban police officers from having sexual relationships while undercover.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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We’re hiring. We’re looking for an administrator. Part-time, freelance. We’ve been volunteer-led for 25 years but we’re now doing so much more! Please circulate.
@greenerhackney.bsky.social @sustainhackney.bsky.social
@greenerhackney.bsky.social @sustainhackney.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We’re hiring. We’re looking for an administrator. Part-time, freelance. We’ve been volunteer-led for 25 years but we’re now doing so much more! Please circulate.
@greenerhackney.bsky.social @sustainhackney.bsky.social
@greenerhackney.bsky.social @sustainhackney.bsky.social
Neil's first go at waxing leaders on #Warré bars. Comb wax from past seasons (foundation free so no pesticides). Bain Marie. A water-soaked guide piece held against the bar. And that vital tool, a cunningly bent teaspoon. And ... voilá!
#beekeeping
#beekeeping
May 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Neil's first go at waxing leaders on #Warré bars. Comb wax from past seasons (foundation free so no pesticides). Bain Marie. A water-soaked guide piece held against the bar. And that vital tool, a cunningly bent teaspoon. And ... voilá!
#beekeeping
#beekeeping
Some marathons are metaphorical
The #GoodbyeLegsRide is here. Join us at 10am on Piazza Terracina, #ExeterQuay for the shortest flattest slowest and most friendly ride to Double Locks and back, before coffee/cake.
Details/donations: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Details/donations: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £10000 to say goodbye to my legs and support 4 important charities – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to say goodbye to my legs and support 4 important charities. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
April 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Some marathons are metaphorical
Justin Webb at it again on #Radio4 #Today -- It must be so grievous being a researcher on that programme. You put facts in front of Webb and the little pub Tory in his head shouts Lalalala.
This morning, Today on BBC Radio 4 @bbcsounds.bsky.social had the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, on to discuss the costs of energy, among other things.
Veteran presenter Justin Webb made a few dodgy claims. Later, @skynewsrss.bsky.social and Wilfred Frost were at it too.
Let's examine 🧐
Veteran presenter Justin Webb made a few dodgy claims. Later, @skynewsrss.bsky.social and Wilfred Frost were at it too.
Let's examine 🧐
April 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Why should UK MPs be registered to vote & be resident in the UK?
Voting is a basic civic duty. If MPs aren't even registered to vote they can't fully engage with the democratic process & can't represent the public who elected them.
Please sign & share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Voting is a basic civic duty. If MPs aren't even registered to vote they can't fully engage with the democratic process & can't represent the public who elected them.
Please sign & share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Require candidates for MP to be registered to vote and residents of the UK
Currently, a candidate for MP is not required to be registered to vote or be resident in the UK. We ask the Government to require candidates for MP be registered to vote and residents of the UK.
petition.parliament.uk
April 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Why should UK MPs be registered to vote & be resident in the UK?
Voting is a basic civic duty. If MPs aren't even registered to vote they can't fully engage with the democratic process & can't represent the public who elected them.
Please sign & share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Voting is a basic civic duty. If MPs aren't even registered to vote they can't fully engage with the democratic process & can't represent the public who elected them.
Please sign & share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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"Is the reality that your evidence is all over the place because it's simply not true?" asked David Barr KC, counsel to the #spycops inquiry during the evidential hearing.
Today #Barnack is learning why Andy Coles is an unsuitable candidate in the forthcoming #localelections.
Today #Barnack is learning why Andy Coles is an unsuitable candidate in the forthcoming #localelections.
April 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"Is the reality that your evidence is all over the place because it's simply not true?" asked David Barr KC, counsel to the #spycops inquiry during the evidential hearing.
Today #Barnack is learning why Andy Coles is an unsuitable candidate in the forthcoming #localelections.
Today #Barnack is learning why Andy Coles is an unsuitable candidate in the forthcoming #localelections.
Just heard BBC World Service use the word reprisals of Gaza. Unscripted panellist Alistair Burt of RUSI on Weekend. Violation of laws of war. Oops.
April 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Just heard BBC World Service use the word reprisals of Gaza. Unscripted panellist Alistair Burt of RUSI on Weekend. Violation of laws of war. Oops.
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🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Nick Robinson on Today telling Peter Hain 'You dug up pitches' (he didn't) & Hain having to correct the pub Tory version of history which Robinson carries round in his head. BBC accuracy much?
March 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Nick Robinson on Today telling Peter Hain 'You dug up pitches' (he didn't) & Hain having to correct the pub Tory version of history which Robinson carries round in his head. BBC accuracy much?
Holborn post office. Rang twice. Sat in my wheelchair for 15 minutes. WTAF.
Luckily my wife was with me & able to go to counter.
Luckily my wife was with me & able to go to counter.
March 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Holborn post office. Rang twice. Sat in my wheelchair for 15 minutes. WTAF.
Luckily my wife was with me & able to go to counter.
Luckily my wife was with me & able to go to counter.
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🚨 BREAKING - Road occupied at Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
Over 1,000 people are sat in the street holding a time-limited Exhibition in solidarity with the ‘Lord’ Walney 16.
The People will not be deterred by extreme sentences of peaceful protestors. 🧵
Over 1,000 people are sat in the street holding a time-limited Exhibition in solidarity with the ‘Lord’ Walney 16.
The People will not be deterred by extreme sentences of peaceful protestors. 🧵
January 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🚨 BREAKING - Road occupied at Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
Over 1,000 people are sat in the street holding a time-limited Exhibition in solidarity with the ‘Lord’ Walney 16.
The People will not be deterred by extreme sentences of peaceful protestors. 🧵
Over 1,000 people are sat in the street holding a time-limited Exhibition in solidarity with the ‘Lord’ Walney 16.
The People will not be deterred by extreme sentences of peaceful protestors. 🧵
"It is “too early” to say whether the UK will strip the wife of Bashar al-Assad, Asma al-Assad, of her British citizenship, the prime minister has said." Guardian.
Shamima Begum also went to Syria to marry a terrorist & was stripped in 2024.
The Met investigated Asma for torture & terrorism
Shamima Begum also went to Syria to marry a terrorist & was stripped in 2024.
The Met investigated Asma for torture & terrorism
December 9, 2024 at 7:09 PM
"It is “too early” to say whether the UK will strip the wife of Bashar al-Assad, Asma al-Assad, of her British citizenship, the prime minister has said." Guardian.
Shamima Begum also went to Syria to marry a terrorist & was stripped in 2024.
The Met investigated Asma for torture & terrorism
Shamima Begum also went to Syria to marry a terrorist & was stripped in 2024.
The Met investigated Asma for torture & terrorism
Sorry to see my MP Diane Abbott lobbying against the assisted dying bill. She argues no safeguards can be good enough: not the experience of jurisdictions such as Oregon. And she attacks the timing, which is determined by the private members bill lottery.
www.dignityindying.org.uk/assisted-dyi...
www.dignityindying.org.uk/assisted-dyi...
Assisted Dying in Oregon, USA - Dignity in Dying
In Oregon, it has been legal for terminally ill, mentally competent adults to have an assisted death since 1997.
www.dignityindying.org.uk
November 21, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Sorry to see my MP Diane Abbott lobbying against the assisted dying bill. She argues no safeguards can be good enough: not the experience of jurisdictions such as Oregon. And she attacks the timing, which is determined by the private members bill lottery.
www.dignityindying.org.uk/assisted-dyi...
www.dignityindying.org.uk/assisted-dyi...