Your words may be kind but your actions betray you, Labour. Streeting's war on trans youth, Starmer's cruelty to trans adults, and your u-turning on your manifesto promise to "remove indignities for trans people who deserve recognition and acceptance" is shameful.

Hey everybody! If you fancy some gorgeous, happy music, the full CD of Madeline Dring (1923-77) chamber music for oboe is now out! Featuring the exquisite musicianship of @ndanielmusic.bsky.social, Antonio Oyarzabal, Adam Walker and Amy Harman. open.spotify.com/album/4MVZwP... Enjoy!

Great to see new album of Madeleine Dring’s music, with a track played on @petroc.bsky.social breakfast show this morning. The album features @ndanielmusic.bsky.social (oboe) with Antonio Oyarzabal (piano), Amy Harman (bassoon) & Adam Walker www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

My little babies.

Julius, Clara, Robert and I would be so happy if you voted for us at the BBC Music Magazine awards! So would Coco… www.classical-music.com/awards/2025-...

Kitten activities…

Meet Pearl and Coco. Joining our family in under two weeks! British Shorthair Colourpoint, and a stunning Maine Coon, from Dreams Come True Main Coon Cattery, London.

This little darling girl is going to join our family soon. She’s a British Blue colour point and she’s exquisite! Name suggestions?

My student made this for me as a New Year gift, just before she heard that our baby kitty Cristāl had died. Here she’s behind me- I think she has a knowing look on her face…

An opportunity for UK-based composers

Happy New Year everyone. Some may know that we lost our baby kitty Cristāl on 28/12, this is on tribute to that precious girl.

Amarone heaven.

Polish Christmas sweaters….

Wódka o smaku czarnej porzeczki, jeżyny i maliny. Home made Vodka, Blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, (45% but don’t worry about that..) vitamin bombs, home grown fruit home made. #PolishFamily

Merry everything! Wrocław is fabulous. Love from me and Mr Rudkowski-Daniel.

Where does the floof begin or end?

Just saying hello here from me and the kitties. Let’s see where this one goes.