TfL has long championed art and design in our capital, and poetry is no exception. Great piece on sharing the power of the written word as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Poems on the Underground ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Tracey did a great job in raising her kids despite all the financial and family strains she faced. Chelsea, Brad & Tracey are refreshingly decent characters in #TheArchers

This is not a sign of a functioning waste and resources system ... something is going horribly wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A welcome investment to help ensure free entry to our great national collections. I am proud to have established & chaired a broad alliance for #FreeEntry to the national museums & galleries in rhe 1990s. Artists spoke up & Chris Smith introduced it. A great cultural initiative #FreeforAll

Our Broomfield cygnet Vee came over to say hello & eat his favourite peas & sweetcorn before I gently shepherded him back to the safety of the lake #swans #birds #Enfield #NatureConnection

@john-wadham.bsky.social Welcome to BlueSky John. Look forward to hearing from you.

This has been the longest week so far.

Beavers are back in London 🦫 Here's how (and why) we did it ⬇️

Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask: "If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"

Today we honor Dr. King by remembering that his legacy wasn’t comfort or quiet it was courage, sacrifice, and resistance in the face of injustice. He knew progress is never handed down; it’s pushed forward by ordinary people who refuse to accept inequality as normal.

Add Norway to potential summer holiday destinations along with Greenland and Denmark. Hoping their businesses start advertising for investors and customers globally. Many would like to show solidarity. Also to Ukraine of course.

The right of self determination is a fundamental one. Much cited by Margaret Thatcher when the Falklands were invaded and the UK sent a taskforce. #Greenland for the Greenlanders

Overnight we have become "former allies!". Wow. Dangerous times. Putin will be deliriously happy.

Nuuk, Greenland. Mass protest at the American Consulate

Copenhagen town hall square, Denmark right now. Massive solidarity with Greenland demonstrations. Source: dr.dk

It's that time of year when people plan their annual holidays. Who knows of good packages to #Greenland and Denmark for those of us who'd like to support their economies and show solidarity?

Thousands and thousands of danes and greenlanders gathered in Copenhagen and other danish and greenlandic cities to send a clear signal to Trump: Hands Off Greenland❤️🇬🇱 #dkpol #greenland #handsoffgreenland

The last parliament was overwhelming in favour of a trophy hunting ban; the Labour government had it in its 2024 manifesto - but of course Donald Trump is trying to over-ride the view of the British people on #AnimalAbuse www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Hi Jenny, me too! We also produced a position statement on the arts and health see IHPE.org.uk/resources

Lowest murder rate in London since records began.

Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 – Priority #5👇 The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act places new duties on local authorities to improve the standard of independent living and supported housing for older and vulnerable people. Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...

I've known and worked with Daisy Fancourt (Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at UCL), for years, and she has just published a book called 'Art Cure'. Amongst other things she demonstrates just how good 'art' is for our mental AND physical health. Engaging regularly with the arts...

A fascinating Start the Week looking at the evidence about arts & health. Daisy Fancourt's work is always interesting. She has drawn together evidence from many areas in her book Arts Cure www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

This week in London included: Cirque du Soleil at Albert Hall, Hamnet, Infinite Bodies at Somerset House, lunch in a French restaurant, dance class, gym, lunch with friends, beautiful London parks in winter ice, hosting friends, wassailing in community orchard. One week in this 'dangerous city' LOL

London a fabulous city. I've lived here for 50 years and would never live anywhere else. Thankful we dont have so many reform types here.

In response to the freezing temperatures, SWEP has been activated to ensure those sleeping rough have shelter. If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, notify StreetLink who can connect them with local services. One simple action can make a real difference. thestreetlink.org.uk

A scoop of shovelers delving for food in the small unfrozen section of sn icy lake. #birds #shovelers #BroomfieldPark #Enfield

The power and joys of natural sounds #NatureConnection

Hey, Boomers: Read this. Your vaccinations may be doing double duty! (Gift article)

Swans finding out how to navigate the ice #birds #winter #BroomfieldPark #swans #Enfield

Loved the Infinite Bodies exhibition at Somerset House celebrating the work of extraordinary creative choreography of Sir Wayne Macgregor working in association with many other creative. This stunning work Omni was made with ILM.

A beautiful programme on the wildlife who shares our capital city with us. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. #London #wildlife #NatureConnection www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Where you live can double your risk of dying prematurely. Our analysis with the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published last July, revealed stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales. Read more ⬇️

London: temperatures have dropped. For anyone sleeping rough, this can be fatal. Contact thestreetlink.org.uk if you see anyone sleeping rough who might be in need of support, and we'll get them out of the cold.

Sam West stunning as Malvolio in Twelfth Night at the @barbicancentre.bsky.social tonight @jennyedwards.bsky.social What absolute riches London has to offer, and how beautiful it is looking

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in London ❄️ The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough. If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink thestreetlink.org.uk

It's odd to see the geese bathing in tbe icy waters. As the temperature drops they are making sure their feathers are in good shape to protect them from the cold. Shaking the duvet to increase the insulation. #birds #JanuaryBirds #BroomfieldPark #Enfield

As the lakes start to ice up the birds start to fluff up. This little grebe pleased to have his winter coat #birds #JanuaryBirds #BroomfieldPark #Enfield

Should Brine call his interviewing copper "young lady". "She had class ... you could probably learn a few things from her" Oops... "I just need my angina spray" #TheArchers

Happy New Year to everyone who loves our natural world

The old year decides to give us a stunning late sunset over the Broomfield lakes #PalmersGreen #Enfield #AwesomeNature

A robin sings farewell to the old year #birds

Poverty - an enormous #PublicHealth issue. “Poor housing, smoking, and exposure to air pollution put someone at higher risk of developing COPD but deprivation determines the progression of the disease too." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

The importance of air pollution for our health. @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social @maxrutherford.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social

12 Policy-driven key messages concerning #nicotine and #cardiovascularhealth #cardiology #publichealth Please retweet this link: doi.org/10.1093/eurh...

We all have our Kate Lethbridge Stewart moments while #litterpicking. The War between the #LandandSea #PlasticPollution

Thank you to every partner and organisation we’ve worked with this year. Together we’re supporting communities to tackle major causes of unequal health - housing, young people’s mental health, access to advice and nature, and men’s health. We look forward to working with many more of you in 2026.

This week we joined our amigos at @riveractionuk.bsky.social & @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social to deliver a petition to Emma Hardy. 70,000 people calling for a ban on toxic sewage sludge being spread on farmland, putting microplastics, pharmaceuticals and PFAS directly into food crops and the environment.

On International Migrants Day, let’s celebrate the generations of migrants who’ve helped make London what it is today - the greatest city in the world.

@peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social @maxrutherford.bsky.social #NatureforHealth programme