Mary Woolliams
@swift33.bsky.social
Oxford - Nurse, teacher, cyclist, food lover, wildlife appreciator.
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Oxfordshire Council recently announced they were taking down flags based on safety grounds.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/flags-on-the...
A petition has been started asking Oxfordshire County Council to remove the flags docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/flags-on-the...
A petition has been started asking Oxfordshire County Council to remove the flags docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Stand Up To Racism - Stop the racist and intimidatory flag campaign
Signatories will remain anonymous - they are solely for an honest count for a press release (e.g. 1,000 Oxfordshire residents have signed a petition....). We plan to arrange a lobby of the council an...
docs.google.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Oxfordshire Council recently announced they were taking down flags based on safety grounds.
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/flags-on-the...
A petition has been started asking Oxfordshire County Council to remove the flags docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/flags-on-the...
A petition has been started asking Oxfordshire County Council to remove the flags docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We promised to throw the kitchen sink at this election.
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
January 30, 2026 at 1:31 PM
We promised to throw the kitchen sink at this election.
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Artificial turf is so advanced these days. It's almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
January 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Help Oxford turn from red to Green!
Sign up for our campaign days of leafletting and door knocking - with the best free lunches:
greenoxford.com/events/
Beginners are extremely welcome (we'll pair you up with someone experienced).
Feel free to dm me if you have any questions.
Sign up for our campaign days of leafletting and door knocking - with the best free lunches:
greenoxford.com/events/
Beginners are extremely welcome (we'll pair you up with someone experienced).
Feel free to dm me if you have any questions.
January 25, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Help Oxford turn from red to Green!
Sign up for our campaign days of leafletting and door knocking - with the best free lunches:
greenoxford.com/events/
Beginners are extremely welcome (we'll pair you up with someone experienced).
Feel free to dm me if you have any questions.
Sign up for our campaign days of leafletting and door knocking - with the best free lunches:
greenoxford.com/events/
Beginners are extremely welcome (we'll pair you up with someone experienced).
Feel free to dm me if you have any questions.
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Bring on the Headington LTNs!
I find the transfer between the safety of the East Oxford LTNs and Headington completely wild. SImilar streets, but Headington feels like the wild west. Drivers don't wait for cyclists, they force their way through EVEN WHEN I'M RIDING WITH KIDS. Bring on more LTNs.
I find the transfer between the safety of the East Oxford LTNs and Headington completely wild. SImilar streets, but Headington feels like the wild west. Drivers don't wait for cyclists, they force their way through EVEN WHEN I'M RIDING WITH KIDS. Bring on more LTNs.
The Cowley Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have saved 30 collisions over 3 years within the LTNs and boundary roads according to latest casualty data, analysed by @cohsat.bsky.social
The Cowley LTNs were implemented in April 2021, after sporadic coronavirus lockdowns between March 2020 and March 2021.
The Cowley LTNs were implemented in April 2021, after sporadic coronavirus lockdowns between March 2020 and March 2021.
January 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Bring on the Headington LTNs!
I find the transfer between the safety of the East Oxford LTNs and Headington completely wild. SImilar streets, but Headington feels like the wild west. Drivers don't wait for cyclists, they force their way through EVEN WHEN I'M RIDING WITH KIDS. Bring on more LTNs.
I find the transfer between the safety of the East Oxford LTNs and Headington completely wild. SImilar streets, but Headington feels like the wild west. Drivers don't wait for cyclists, they force their way through EVEN WHEN I'M RIDING WITH KIDS. Bring on more LTNs.
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Hello #Oxfordshire 👋 We’re Oxfordshire Liveable Streets and we’re pretty new on Bluesky. We’d love to find more local people, groups and orgs who care about making everyday life in our towns and villages healthier, fairer, safer, greener,and more connected.. and we need your help 👇🏽
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Hello #Oxfordshire 👋 We’re Oxfordshire Liveable Streets and we’re pretty new on Bluesky. We’d love to find more local people, groups and orgs who care about making everyday life in our towns and villages healthier, fairer, safer, greener,and more connected.. and we need your help 👇🏽
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Week by week - Laura Kuenssberg is interviewing the party leaders.
When I agreed to come on the show, I was told Nigel Farage was also doing it.
He's now pulled out - and they've sent the deputy instead.
The same Nigel Farage who's refusing to debate me.
A pattern emerging...
When I agreed to come on the show, I was told Nigel Farage was also doing it.
He's now pulled out - and they've sent the deputy instead.
The same Nigel Farage who's refusing to debate me.
A pattern emerging...
January 18, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Week by week - Laura Kuenssberg is interviewing the party leaders.
When I agreed to come on the show, I was told Nigel Farage was also doing it.
He's now pulled out - and they've sent the deputy instead.
The same Nigel Farage who's refusing to debate me.
A pattern emerging...
When I agreed to come on the show, I was told Nigel Farage was also doing it.
He's now pulled out - and they've sent the deputy instead.
The same Nigel Farage who's refusing to debate me.
A pattern emerging...
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Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world.
January 18, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world.
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"Anything Donald Trump says should be a concern for us all.
Keir Starmer should actually get a back bone and stand up to Donald Trump." - Mothin Ali
#BBCAQ
Keir Starmer should actually get a back bone and stand up to Donald Trump." - Mothin Ali
#BBCAQ
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
"Anything Donald Trump says should be a concern for us all.
Keir Starmer should actually get a back bone and stand up to Donald Trump." - Mothin Ali
#BBCAQ
Keir Starmer should actually get a back bone and stand up to Donald Trump." - Mothin Ali
#BBCAQ
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The Warneford Hospital is marking 200 years since it was founded as the Radcliffe Asylum with a year-long touring exhibition. 'Warneford 200' opened yesterday in the Museum of Oxford (free until 24 Jan) before visiting Abingdon, Banbury, Cowley, Didcot, Wantage and Woodstock. warneford200.co.uk
Warneford 2000 - Mental Health Through the Ages
A year-long programme of events led by Oxford Health Charity, marking 200 years of mental health care at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford
warneford200.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The Warneford Hospital is marking 200 years since it was founded as the Radcliffe Asylum with a year-long touring exhibition. 'Warneford 200' opened yesterday in the Museum of Oxford (free until 24 Jan) before visiting Abingdon, Banbury, Cowley, Didcot, Wantage and Woodstock. warneford200.co.uk
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"Green Party leader Zack Polanski joined public ownership advocates today in demanding the government withdraw the water company’s licence after an investigation was launched into breaches of standards."
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/camp...
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/camp...
Campaigners call for South East Water to be taken into public ownership immediately
SOUTH East Water must be brought into public ownership immediately, campaigners warned, after tens of thousands of residents were left without water this week.Green Party leader Zack Polanski jo...
www.morningstaronline.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
"Green Party leader Zack Polanski joined public ownership advocates today in demanding the government withdraw the water company’s licence after an investigation was launched into breaches of standards."
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/camp...
www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/camp...
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Because of Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” the annual ICE budget — at $28 billion — is now larger than the annual budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Prisons COMBINED.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
January 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Because of Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” the annual ICE budget — at $28 billion — is now larger than the annual budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Prisons COMBINED.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
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Come and work in BCP (Level 3 ATE rating don't you know) with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social and meeeeee! 😁
Project Officer - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Active Journeys Team as our new Project Officer.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Come and work in BCP (Level 3 ATE rating don't you know) with @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social and meeeeee! 😁
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Robert Jenrick on Farage:
"I don't think Nigel is the bloke you want to have running your kids' schools or running your local hospital or... trust your savings, your pension, your small business to." (September 2025)
"I don't think he's a serious politician." (Oct 2024)
"I don't think Nigel is the bloke you want to have running your kids' schools or running your local hospital or... trust your savings, your pension, your small business to." (September 2025)
"I don't think he's a serious politician." (Oct 2024)
January 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Robert Jenrick on Farage:
"I don't think Nigel is the bloke you want to have running your kids' schools or running your local hospital or... trust your savings, your pension, your small business to." (September 2025)
"I don't think he's a serious politician." (Oct 2024)
"I don't think Nigel is the bloke you want to have running your kids' schools or running your local hospital or... trust your savings, your pension, your small business to." (September 2025)
"I don't think he's a serious politician." (Oct 2024)
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
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🚨Former Labour Councillor Ed Mundy has defected to the Oxford @greenparty.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 8:10 AM
🚨Former Labour Councillor Ed Mundy has defected to the Oxford @greenparty.org.uk
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be sure to align your selfish parking behaviour with the bins, to ensure none shall pass. @yplac.bsky.social and there is a pavement parking ban in Glasgow, apparently
January 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
be sure to align your selfish parking behaviour with the bins, to ensure none shall pass. @yplac.bsky.social and there is a pavement parking ban in Glasgow, apparently
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A year ago Labour were on 26% in the polls and @greenparty.org.uk on 9%.
Now, @politico.eu poll of polls has us level on 16% for the past two weeks.
This isn't "just one poll" - this is an average of many.
I bet we'll be consistently ahead by May.
#VoteGreen to keep out Reform!
Now, @politico.eu poll of polls has us level on 16% for the past two weeks.
This isn't "just one poll" - this is an average of many.
I bet we'll be consistently ahead by May.
#VoteGreen to keep out Reform!
January 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
A year ago Labour were on 26% in the polls and @greenparty.org.uk on 9%.
Now, @politico.eu poll of polls has us level on 16% for the past two weeks.
This isn't "just one poll" - this is an average of many.
I bet we'll be consistently ahead by May.
#VoteGreen to keep out Reform!
Now, @politico.eu poll of polls has us level on 16% for the past two weeks.
This isn't "just one poll" - this is an average of many.
I bet we'll be consistently ahead by May.
#VoteGreen to keep out Reform!
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We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
Fat Cat Day 2026 - High Pay Centre
Data shows the average FTSE 100 CEO will take just over two days to earn the median UK worker's full time annual salary. Median FTSE100 CEO pay amounted to £4.398 million (excluding pension), 113 time...
highpaycentre.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
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Local elections are less than four months away.
The Labour government has proposed cancelling them.
Of course Labour want to avoid going to the polls, but that's no reason to cancel Oxford elections.
We had this uncertainty last year too. It's tiring.
The Labour government has proposed cancelling them.
Of course Labour want to avoid going to the polls, but that's no reason to cancel Oxford elections.
We had this uncertainty last year too. It's tiring.
Last minute meeting called over whether Oxford local elections will go ahead
A last-minute council meeting will take place next week to decide whether Oxford’s local elections will go ahead in May 2026 as planned.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Local elections are less than four months away.
The Labour government has proposed cancelling them.
Of course Labour want to avoid going to the polls, but that's no reason to cancel Oxford elections.
We had this uncertainty last year too. It's tiring.
The Labour government has proposed cancelling them.
Of course Labour want to avoid going to the polls, but that's no reason to cancel Oxford elections.
We had this uncertainty last year too. It's tiring.
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Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
January 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.