Would you show solidarity by signing & sharing this? Loads of women have worked on this Womens Manifesto for a Just Neighbourhood to share with our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham with our priorities for change in the next season of UK government. www.change.org/WomensManife...

Jessie Arms Botke (American, 1883–1971) "Egrets", 1944. Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas, 76.2 × 63.5 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Will you sign a Womens Manifesto for Just Neighbourhoods, based in the UK, to share with the new prime minister and to amplify the work of large numbers of women and their neighbourhoods on what matters. www.change.org/WomensManife...

I never met my real Grandmother on my Dad’s side. She was an artist. I finally got one of her paintings.

Mario Tartari (Italian Artist, born 1960) "Porcelain and Lace", 2022. Watercolor, 38 × 56 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Woman Washing Her Feet in a Brook (1894) by Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) Oil on canvas 33 x 41 cm #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Novices Searching for their Souls (1993) by award-winning British painter, Simon Palmer (born in 1956). Watercolour #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

A sunlit interior (1909) Peter Ilsted (Danish, 1861-1933) #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Peter Hansen (Danish, 1868–1928), Nursing Mother, 1907, Oil on canvas, 44 x 31 cm. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Lars Swane 1913 - 2002 Danish Painter Buddleia - 1985 Medium - Oil on canvas #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Gerhard Munthe (Norwegian, 1849 - 1929), Birch forest in autumn, 1880, oil on canvas, 47 x 64,5 cm. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Scott Prior (American, b.1949) "Creamy Delights," 2019 Oil on panel 16 x 16 in #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Anette Björk Swensson (Swedish, born 1956) "Soon There Will Be Rain", 2021. Oil on Canvas, 72 × 52 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Charles Mahoney (British, 1903–1968) "The Garden", 1950. Oil on Canvas, 72 × 48 inches. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Karen Mathison Schmidt (American, born 1957) "Mystic Harmony", 2024. Oil on Cradled Gessoboard, 20 × 16 inches. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

The Golden-crowned Kinglet is a tiny, short-tailed songbird barely larger than a hummingbird. diet: tiny insects Measuring just 8–11 cm it boasts a wingspan of 14–18 cm. These birds live in mature coniferous and mixed forests across North America, migrating south for the winter.

After some criticism of the #GeneralSynod neurodiversity motion, Canon Dr Phil Groves has written this lovely response. Phil is a fellow member of the Neurodiversity Working Group of the Church of England. The motion will be debated at #Synod this afternoon. viamedia.news/2026/07/10/b...

Farallon Islands, near San Francisco 🦭 🦭 🦭 🦭 Source: www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFu...

Yey! Graham Adams has a new book out! Tue Anarchic Spirit - available from SCM Press.

Monarch Butterfly on Swamp Milkweed.

Proof Mother Nature has a sense of whimsy.

"It really showed me the racialised dynamics of policing" Runnymede’s Sophia Purdy-Moore talks to Richie Brave about disparities in stop & search, how those in safeguarding positions can function as police in young people’s lives, and what communities really need to be safe on the Unpacked podcast.

Harm in the name of safety? The third episode of our new podcast - "Who Keeps Us Safe?" - challenges how policing is often justified as safeguarding.

Black-capped Donacobius South and Central America 20–25 cm length Insectivores Male/female, nearly identical, monogamous, mating for life Famous for its synchronized”anti-phonic duets.

I've signed @zero-hour.bsky.social's petition calling on Andy Burnham to Secure Our Future—to meet the UK's climate and nature commitments, pass the Nature + National Security Bill, and reject all new oil and gas. Will you join me? www.zerohour.uk/andy

@penarc.bsky.social There are still places for our PPIE Summer School in Exeter, 1–3 July 2026 Join researchers, PPIE leads & public contributors for 3 days of learning, creativity & collaboration focused on building meaningful partnerships in health and care research. tinyurl.com/37twdjt6 #PPIE

Andrii Kateryniuk (Ukrainian Artist, born 1994) "Window", 2025. Oil on Linen,

My painting PRAIRIE STORM

Awesome, inspiring guest post this week from Aditi Banerjee on the youth-led campaign to promote anti-racist education substack.com/home/post/p-...

MP Lauren Edwards is bringing the assisted dying bill back to Parliament after the Lords blocked it in April. Same bill could trigger the rare Parliament Act. Critics including Ashley Dalton and disability groups raise concerns over NHS powers and safeguards. #AssistedDying #UKPolitics

Reading is difficult with my migraines but I finally suceeded. Thank you Cynthia for writing this book. You have encouraged my soul. "If I allow you space to be fully yourself, I will ask for that same space for myself." #Simplymore #CynthiaErivo #booksky #reading #biography #books #lovewins

One of my favorite artists has died... David Hockney. This is my homage to his work... such pure, simple lines that bring so much complexity with them.

small unhurried moments.... #bloomscrolling #Scape #flowersonfriday #photography #nature #slowdown #lifeisbeautiful

Damascus goat (Shami or Aleppo) Middle eastern Adult male, long shaggy coat, twisted horns, strange looking face Known for their high-yield dairy production and heat tolerance. Prized International live stock. High pedigree can sell for thousands $ at auctions. Height 80 CM weight 60-80 Kg

World’s largest banks pledged $906bn to fossil fuel companies. More coal, oil and gas production for years as planet overheats. Your savings used to fund food, water, seas, climate crisis. People have no say as execs, shareholders enrich themselves.

On today’s episode of VIBE CHECK, we interview Epstein survivor Jess Michaels. To be honest, this conversation changed my life. I hope it liberates many other people as well. open.spotify.com/episode/759n...

Thrilled to join @feministtheology.bsky.social in a little over a month to talk about how trauma hermeneutics 🤝 feminism in the book of Esther. ✨

'Masculinities and Trauma in Church and Theology' is the subtitle of this collection edited by @revdwillrm.bsky.social with contributions from @karenod.bsky.social, Andrew Graystone, @alexianafry.bsky.social and @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social 20% off during June: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

Considering Masculinities and Trauma in the Church's Safeguarding Crises... You can read a SNEAK PREVIEW of the introduction to my new edited book here: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/conside... @scmpress.bsky.social

Wythenshawe residents members meeting Thursday 11th June 6-8pm with food at St John’s Social Club, Greenwood Rd, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 9HD. Feedback on community workshops on Pride in Place, eat, support to apply for a place on Benchill Neighbourhood Board for Pride in Place!

'Night Clocks' by contemporary printmaker Lisa Benson #WomensArt

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” Loren Eiseley Art by Kevin Kia

We are delighted to host the BBC Singers in the College Chapel on the Strand, which will serve as their new temporary rehearsal & recording space. During their time in the Chapel, the Singers will be preparing for a number of flagship events, including the BBC Proms. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/bbc-sin...

#PrideMonth Fernando Cidoncha (Spanish, born 1991) No Strings Attached, 2022 Oil on canvas 43 x 39 inches Private collection #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Alexandra Djokic (Serbian, b.1970) "Underwater," 2023 Acrylic on paper 150 x 100 cm #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

#pridemonth Jack Rosenberg, United States, DOB not published. The Queens (Drag) 2018, oil on acm panel, 152.4 x 121.9cm #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Anthony Hurd (American, b.1975) "You Have This Hold Over Me," 2025 Acrylic on wood 24 x 30 in #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Anders Zorn (Swedish, 1860–1920) "Landscape Study from Mora", 1886. Watercolor, 30.3 × 18.9 cm. National Museum of Fine Arts, Stockholm. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Curse of private equity Horrific, unregulated, and very profitable. Companies making cash from England’s children in care. Average charge to the state by a private provider for a child in “care” is £384,020 a year, some charge £1m+. Provide poor service l. End privatisation.