Martin S Pearson
@lyndenlea.uk
Social democrat. Secularist. Humanist. Feminist. Naturist. Autistic. (He/Him)
Enjoying #bellringing, #LEGO and #railways (history & models) at home.
Solidarity with 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇹🇼 🇨🇦 🇬🇱
Enjoying #bellringing, #LEGO and #railways (history & models) at home.
Solidarity with 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇹🇼 🇨🇦 🇬🇱
Happy #LincolnshireDay! I've done some #bellringing to celebrate, appropriately ringing #Lincolnshire Surprise Major.
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October 1, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Happy #LincolnshireDay! I've done some #bellringing to celebrate, appropriately ringing #Lincolnshire Surprise Major.
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You can see the genocide from space. Yet still it is widely denied.
Google is updating its satellite images of Gaza. The comprehensiveness of effort required to reduce an urban landscape to this is beyond imagining. Literal carpet bombing.
October 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
You can see the genocide from space. Yet still it is widely denied.
"...but not until *after* the next election, which Labour would need to win despite the existing electoral system already being unfit for purpose."
Quit holding us to ransom. Labour has a majority NOW – use it to make positive changes, then we can talk about returning you to government in 2029.
Quit holding us to ransom. Labour has a majority NOW – use it to make positive changes, then we can talk about returning you to government in 2029.
Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.
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Prime Minister announces manifesto pledge and historic National Commission at Labour Conference
Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.Speaking in L
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September 29, 2026 at 9:22 PM
"...but not until *after* the next election, which Labour would need to win despite the existing electoral system already being unfit for purpose."
Quit holding us to ransom. Labour has a majority NOW – use it to make positive changes, then we can talk about returning you to government in 2029.
Quit holding us to ransom. Labour has a majority NOW – use it to make positive changes, then we can talk about returning you to government in 2029.
#TIL that post-exertional malaise (PEM) gives a name to my experience of "doing too much* on day n wipes me out on day n+1" (*and "too much" here is of course relative – I'm talking a spot of vacuuming, not running a marathon).
Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social for shining this light on #ME/CFS.
Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social for shining this light on #ME/CFS.
Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2
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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot
Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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September 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
#TIL that post-exertional malaise (PEM) gives a name to my experience of "doing too much* on day n wipes me out on day n+1" (*and "too much" here is of course relative – I'm talking a spot of vacuuming, not running a marathon).
Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social for shining this light on #ME/CFS.
Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social for shining this light on #ME/CFS.
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Few humanist authors are as well known as Salman Rushdie, who in 1989 was sentenced to death by a fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini over his novel The Satanic Verses, and in 2022 was stabbed on stage at a lecture in New York. He is our patron, and one of our heroes. #Humanistbookshelf
September 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Few humanist authors are as well known as Salman Rushdie, who in 1989 was sentenced to death by a fatwa issued by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini over his novel The Satanic Verses, and in 2022 was stabbed on stage at a lecture in New York. He is our patron, and one of our heroes. #Humanistbookshelf
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In the wake of Reform's conference, our chief exec @stephenmevans.bsky.social reflects on the growing ecosystem of Christian nationalism - and why Britain's constitutional intertwinement of religion and state leaves the door open to religious identitarianism.
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2026...
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Britain’s archaic Church-state settlement could enable Reform’s Christian nationalism
With Christian nationalism being embraced as an answer to Islamism and social fragmentation, Stephen Evans argues that secularism offers a far better defence of Britain's freedoms. Read More
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September 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
In the wake of Reform's conference, our chief exec @stephenmevans.bsky.social reflects on the growing ecosystem of Christian nationalism - and why Britain's constitutional intertwinement of religion and state leaves the door open to religious identitarianism.
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2026...
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2026...
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Bishops and Archbishops have voted against: abolition of slavery, abolition of death penalty, decriminalising abortion, decriminalising gay sex, same-sex marriage. So this is just the latest in long tradition of opposition to choice and freedom. It's scandalous that they get to vote on laws at all!
September 10, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Bishops and Archbishops have voted against: abolition of slavery, abolition of death penalty, decriminalising abortion, decriminalising gay sex, same-sex marriage. So this is just the latest in long tradition of opposition to choice and freedom. It's scandalous that they get to vote on laws at all!
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Robert Jenrick wants to give a medal to the man who beat a woman in the head at Conference.
If Farage doesn't kick him out of the party by end of day...
Anyone still supporting Reform UK, who's seen this⬇️... it's time to stop being civil with them.
If Farage doesn't kick him out of the party by end of day...
Anyone still supporting Reform UK, who's seen this⬇️... it's time to stop being civil with them.
Reform UK PRAISES woman-beating thug at Conference - Robert Jenrick
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
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September 10, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Robert Jenrick wants to give a medal to the man who beat a woman in the head at Conference.
If Farage doesn't kick him out of the party by end of day...
Anyone still supporting Reform UK, who's seen this⬇️... it's time to stop being civil with them.
If Farage doesn't kick him out of the party by end of day...
Anyone still supporting Reform UK, who's seen this⬇️... it's time to stop being civil with them.
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Breaking: @samcarling.bsky.social has put forward measures to regulate the practice of ritual male circumcision, following recent deaths of children. Reforming the law to protect boys from death and serious harm is an urgent necessity. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/09...
MP acts to regulate circumcision following child deaths
Amendment to Health Bill would require all circumcisions to be performed by healthcare professionals. Read More
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September 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Breaking: @samcarling.bsky.social has put forward measures to regulate the practice of ritual male circumcision, following recent deaths of children. Reforming the law to protect boys from death and serious harm is an urgent necessity. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/09...
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Here's our latest video looking at the running traction motor and the brake system youtu.be/F98gyuml2tQ
Episode 3 - September 2026
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September 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Here's our latest video looking at the running traction motor and the brake system youtu.be/F98gyuml2tQ
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September 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Signed.
The Government really needs to ban evangelism and proselytising in all schools, and guarantee that all children receive inclusive, evidence-based education – not indoctrination.
The Government really needs to ban evangelism and proselytising in all schools, and guarantee that all children receive inclusive, evidence-based education – not indoctrination.
Schools should be places of learning, not religious recruitment. Yet some churches & religious organisations are using publicly funded schools to evangelise to children — often without parents even knowing.
Add your name if you agree evangelism has no place in schools.
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Add your name if you agree evangelism has no place in schools.
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Add your name to stop schools trying to convert children to their religion
Help us stop the dangerous role of church and faith institutions in education
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September 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Signed.
The Government really needs to ban evangelism and proselytising in all schools, and guarantee that all children receive inclusive, evidence-based education – not indoctrination.
The Government really needs to ban evangelism and proselytising in all schools, and guarantee that all children receive inclusive, evidence-based education – not indoctrination.
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#OnThisDay 73 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights came into force.
Since then, it's quietly helped protect and strengthen the rights we all rely on every day.
Learn more about the impact of the ECHR 👇
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-re...
Since then, it's quietly helped protect and strengthen the rights we all rely on every day.
Learn more about the impact of the ECHR 👇
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-re...
The real impact of the European Convention on Human Rights - Liberty
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September 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
#OnThisDay 73 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights came into force.
Since then, it's quietly helped protect and strengthen the rights we all rely on every day.
Learn more about the impact of the ECHR 👇
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-re...
Since then, it's quietly helped protect and strengthen the rights we all rely on every day.
Learn more about the impact of the ECHR 👇
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/the-re...
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Episode 126 is here! In which a new part of the campsite is revealed.
September 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Episode 126 is here! In which a new part of the campsite is revealed.
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Our summary of work during August: gem.godaddy.com/p/ddfb0f1
September 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Our summary of work during August: gem.godaddy.com/p/ddfb0f1
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"Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works" by Molly Gorman.
An article I contributed to:
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An article I contributed to:
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'You're fully accepted': Being nude in public can make us feel better about our bodies
Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works.
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August 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
"Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works" by Molly Gorman.
An article I contributed to:
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
An article I contributed to:
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
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We’re deeply saddened to learn that the legendary Dolly Parton has died.
@newhumanist.bsky.social had the honour of interviewing Dolly back in January 2024. It’s an incredible read – she was a force of nature.
newhumanist.org.uk/articles/the...
@newhumanist.bsky.social had the honour of interviewing Dolly back in January 2024. It’s an incredible read – she was a force of nature.
newhumanist.org.uk/articles/the...
The Queen of Country on her personal philosophy
Dolly Parton talks to New Humanist about her latest album, her remarkable career and her liberal approach to faith
newhumanist.org.uk
August 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We’re deeply saddened to learn that the legendary Dolly Parton has died.
@newhumanist.bsky.social had the honour of interviewing Dolly back in January 2024. It’s an incredible read – she was a force of nature.
newhumanist.org.uk/articles/the...
@newhumanist.bsky.social had the honour of interviewing Dolly back in January 2024. It’s an incredible read – she was a force of nature.
newhumanist.org.uk/articles/the...
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It’s time we sorted out the press.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
August 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
It’s time we sorted out the press.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet.
The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.
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Chassis Sponsorship is going well!
Choose an Item to Sponsor! Thank you to those who sponsored the chassis work this week. We now have 9 things fully subscribed!
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August 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Call me old-fashioned, but I do think we could be losing our sense of proportion. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Harry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’
Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beach
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August 10, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Call me old-fashioned, but I do think we could be losing our sense of proportion. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The #bellringing community is so reliant upon churches – mostly CofE – to provide the bells they ring, they allow the church to impose excessive, religion-based #safeguarding training on ALL ringers.
Meanwhile the CofE subjects children to "conversion" and exorcisms.
I'll stick to ringing at home.
Meanwhile the CofE subjects children to "conversion" and exorcisms.
I'll stick to ringing at home.
New reports by anti-LGBT abuse charity Galop and the C of E have found religious homophobia is fuelling so-called gay conversion therapy.
Yet such religious homophobia continues to be enabled by our charity sector and education system👇
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/08...
Yet such religious homophobia continues to be enabled by our charity sector and education system👇
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/08...
Reports: Religious homophobia fuelling conversion therapy
Survivors subjected to violent exorcisms and homosexuality described as "demonic", "a sin", and a condition to be 'cured' Read More »
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August 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
The #bellringing community is so reliant upon churches – mostly CofE – to provide the bells they ring, they allow the church to impose excessive, religion-based #safeguarding training on ALL ringers.
Meanwhile the CofE subjects children to "conversion" and exorcisms.
I'll stick to ringing at home.
Meanwhile the CofE subjects children to "conversion" and exorcisms.
I'll stick to ringing at home.
A bit more about my day at the @valeofberkeleyrail.bsky.social.
This video from the team restoring Andrew Barclay No.2157 #Munitionette at the VoBR shows their experience of the event, including the tiny #Planet diesel locomotive that I drove.
We were on the same train, so see if you can spot me!
This video from the team restoring Andrew Barclay No.2157 #Munitionette at the VoBR shows their experience of the event, including the tiny #Planet diesel locomotive that I drove.
We were on the same train, so see if you can spot me!
August 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
A bit more about my day at the @valeofberkeleyrail.bsky.social.
This video from the team restoring Andrew Barclay No.2157 #Munitionette at the VoBR shows their experience of the event, including the tiny #Planet diesel locomotive that I drove.
We were on the same train, so see if you can spot me!
This video from the team restoring Andrew Barclay No.2157 #Munitionette at the VoBR shows their experience of the event, including the tiny #Planet diesel locomotive that I drove.
We were on the same train, so see if you can spot me!
#Onthisday in 1876 the first passenger train ran on the Midland Railway #Sharpness branch line. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to take a train ride along the line today, courtesy of @valeofberkeleyrail.bsky.social, followed by a driving experience along the sidings in a tiny diesel loco!
August 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM
#Onthisday in 1876 the first passenger train ran on the Midland Railway #Sharpness branch line. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to take a train ride along the line today, courtesy of @valeofberkeleyrail.bsky.social, followed by a driving experience along the sidings in a tiny diesel loco!
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The humanist conviction: we have one life and an equal claim to live it freely without fear. Pride is that made visible – flags, floats, and music representing something profoundly serious underneath. And so, we keep on marching. Nick Baldwin, @lgbthumanists.bsky.social humanists.uk/2026/07/30/p...
July 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The humanist conviction: we have one life and an equal claim to live it freely without fear. Pride is that made visible – flags, floats, and music representing something profoundly serious underneath. And so, we keep on marching. Nick Baldwin, @lgbthumanists.bsky.social humanists.uk/2026/07/30/p...
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Our criteria for success are disastrously skewed. In my view, a successful person is one who does more good than harm, on any scale. On this measure, most billionaires are massive failures, while humble folk in my neighbourhood who look after other people are highly successful.
July 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Our criteria for success are disastrously skewed. In my view, a successful person is one who does more good than harm, on any scale. On this measure, most billionaires are massive failures, while humble folk in my neighbourhood who look after other people are highly successful.