I have a gig coming up in my home city of Lichfield next Thursday 11th at Poquito, a fabulous tapas bar. Be lovely to see you there! #LiveMusic #Jazz

Henry Nowak’s father’s words outside court, who is probably the person we most need to hear from today.

Every year for Pride, I repost Hue. I made him to send love and comfort to those who feel Pride isn’t for them because they aren’t out. You matter, you are valid, and it’s ok if you aren’t ready yet. Coming out is not a requirement for being part of this community. Happy Pride 🌈

THREAD: I AM NOT GOING QUIETLY: The EHRC’s New Draft Code is erasing my human rights. I am 74 years old, and I am watching my human rights being stripped away in real time. 1/17

Re-nationalise water NOW!! This makes me SO angry. An entire local economy paralysed and losing vital revenue because of the fat cat bosses squeezing massive bonuses out of a natural monopoly that should NEVER have been run for profit.

Can anyone spare a few £££ to boost my flagging fundraising pot? I'm Walking 31 Miles in May for @dementiauk.bsky.social and whilst I'm clocking up miles nicely the total I've raised so far is embarrassingly small. Donations very gratefully received. Thanks x fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...

Happy #TowelDay to all who celebrate and to everyone else out there, the secret is to bang the rocks together, guys.

He-seeking missiles.

Where do I submit my headshot?

Says one of the biggest challenges facing the country (indeed, the whole world). #TaxTheRich #WealthTaxNow

1. The Underground Man - Mick Jackson 2. Lanark - Alisdair Gray 3. Hitchhiker’s Guide - Douglas Adams

Yes! More booing! Enough of listening politely to other’s viewpoints when we know they’re talking complete garbage. Let’s boo!!

Can confirm that this book is excellent. 12yo loves it and it has taught *me* a thing or two as well!

On what would have been Eric’s 100th birthday, here’s my take on the iconic Morecambe and Wise theme song. 🎵 #BringMeSunshine

Today is #buyastrangerabook day and I'm here to tell you that it is a beautiful thing! Courtesy of @bookamatic.bsky.social I now have a copy of this Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall book. Thank you Ian! Want a book? Follow @biggreenbooks.bsky.social and check their feed for today's gorgeous generosity.

That Bio-Diesel Emotion

Today's the day. You know what to do. 💚 #VoteGreen

Super-comprehensive guide about how to cast your vote.

This is why describing what’s happening in America with Trump (and the UK with Farage) as fascism isn’t strictly correct. It’s not about ideology or belief. The only ism these men care about is opportunism.

I have found my spirit animal.

It’s all just ‘product’ now, isn’t it?

I was always a TDK man, myself, but this bring back some powerful memories!

Oh my word these are so gorgeous!

The arse of the deal.

This photo from a @lichfieldlive.bsky.social match report looks like the kind of thing @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social usually deals in. Love it!

That's me! If you're anywhere near Lichfield on Saturday 4th this is going to be a lovely afternoon!

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! Let's celebrate the brilliance, strength and contributions of trans people everywhere. 🏳️‍⚧️ But let's also acknowledge the discrimination and violence that many still face and recommit ourselves to creating a world where every trans person is safe, supported and seen.

"It's nice to be nice." Who the heck could argue with that?

Stick THAT on a t-shirt!

Eid Mubarak! Wishing a blessed Eid to everyone who is celebrating today. May this day bring you hope, joy and love.

"However, we reserve the right to memorialise our monarch by depicting them walking hand-in-hand with a fictional Peruvian bear into heaven."

Aargh! Absolutely gutted for #TeamJJ. What an epic final game though. Their extraordinary teamwork is an inspiration. #Paralympics

Happy International Women’s Day!

Daughter has GCSE mocks next week and is worried about anxiety creeping in while she waits for each exam to start. I joked about having a little magic spell or incantation she could repeat to herself. Anyway, inspired by Lady Macbeth's "Come mortal thoughts" speech I wrote this for her.

Always try to be kind.

Incredible by-election result. Can't believe Labour let the Greens in by splitting the right wing vote! 💚

Anyone not voting for @greenparty.org.uk in Gorton and Denton on Thursday needs to acknowledge that this is the future if Reform keep being allowed to flourish. Those thugs hanging flags on lamposts? They're gonna jump at the chance to go out and unleash violence and terror on our streets.

Glorious work, as ever, from @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Lucy Powell's own response to this is a post with both replies and quote posts disabled. Why would that be? 🤔 #RunningScared

Love this new #poem from my friend, Will Jessop. #poetry #PoemsOfBluesky

Countless unseen hands Gently thrum

Can whoever is responsible for the #BBCOlympics on iPlayer please STOP including the results in the graphics?!?! Utterly impossible for those of us trying to catch up on an event to enjoy it if we already know who won or qualified. it's INFURIATING!! #WinterOlympics #TeamGB

Time to move parliament out of London and build a new, fit-for-purpose building elsewhere in the UK. Imagine if they invested even a fraction of that total somewhere else? And the legacy financial impact of such an investment? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Such a brilliant sight! Making hope normal again. #VoteGreen @zackpolanski.bsky.social

if money was mass, billionaires are black holes. they distort the shape of the universe around them. they crush and accumulate and pull in anything that gets close, just by the force of what they already have. normal rules break down in their proximity. they are bad for human beings

How did 'A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow' not win the Oscar in 2004?!? An absolutely beautiful song with added poignancy today. RIP Catherine O'Hara. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9rj...

🎤 “Hey girl. I want you to kneed me like I kneed you. ‘Cos you’re a…” 🎵

Thank you, @kolektiv.xyncro.com, for wading through the slop so we don't have to.

A fucking stupid idea from a fucking stupid government. How about more teachers working in better schools? Labour can just get in the fucking sea.

We don’t need AI training sponsored by the tech firms selling it. We need AI education to help people understand what it can’t do, and what dangers lie ahead if you entrust your life to it

'It was done by arrogance, it was done by dogma, it was done by ignorance. When people believe that they have absolute knowledge, with no test in reality, this is how they behave.' – humanist and polymath, Jacob Bronowski. Important words this #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD #HMD26