Nettlecake
@nettlecake.bsky.social
Lover of nature, trees, animals, friends, food and laughter. Green. Political. Arty and techy in equal measure. Ex-teacher.
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Either the Westminster govt tackles this or there will be death/serious injury to people in our community who represent the very best of us, done by those who embody the very very worst.
September 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Either the Westminster govt tackles this or there will be death/serious injury to people in our community who represent the very best of us, done by those who embody the very very worst.
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Henri Matisse, French (1869-1954), Interior with Egyptian Curtain, 1948, oil on canvas, 116.2 x 89.2 cm, Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, USA
September 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Henri Matisse, French (1869-1954), Interior with Egyptian Curtain, 1948, oil on canvas, 116.2 x 89.2 cm, Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, USA
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The dazzling images of the pre-historic Lascaux cave paintings show technical sophistication as well as an affection for the wildlife portrayed. #History continually provides us with stunning reflections of the past. #artzeal
www.historytoday.com/archive/natu...
www.historytoday.com/archive/natu...
September 18, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The dazzling images of the pre-historic Lascaux cave paintings show technical sophistication as well as an affection for the wildlife portrayed. #History continually provides us with stunning reflections of the past. #artzeal
www.historytoday.com/archive/natu...
www.historytoday.com/archive/natu...
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'Filter'
Anthony Gormley
Manchester City Art Gallery
Encountered on a visit yesterday!
Anthony Gormley
Manchester City Art Gallery
Encountered on a visit yesterday!
September 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
'Filter'
Anthony Gormley
Manchester City Art Gallery
Encountered on a visit yesterday!
Anthony Gormley
Manchester City Art Gallery
Encountered on a visit yesterday!
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Keep fresh greens growing all year! 🥬 Perpetual Spinach (aka Spinach Beet) is a tough, low-maintenance powerhouse that won't bolt in heat or die off in cold. Harvest outer leaves continuously for non-stop harvests.
Full grow guide on VegPlotter:
vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...
Full grow guide on VegPlotter:
vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...
September 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Keep fresh greens growing all year! 🥬 Perpetual Spinach (aka Spinach Beet) is a tough, low-maintenance powerhouse that won't bolt in heat or die off in cold. Harvest outer leaves continuously for non-stop harvests.
Full grow guide on VegPlotter:
vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...
Full grow guide on VegPlotter:
vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...
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On #bbcqt @carolinelucas.bsky.social responds to a question on Reform UK's £72m donations and Political party funding..
"British democracy is not for sale!"
When the audience was asked if they would support state-funding of political parties, The overwhelming majority did!
"Interesting."
"British democracy is not for sale!"
When the audience was asked if they would support state-funding of political parties, The overwhelming majority did!
"Interesting."
September 18, 2026 at 6:35 AM
On #bbcqt @carolinelucas.bsky.social responds to a question on Reform UK's £72m donations and Political party funding..
"British democracy is not for sale!"
When the audience was asked if they would support state-funding of political parties, The overwhelming majority did!
"Interesting."
"British democracy is not for sale!"
When the audience was asked if they would support state-funding of political parties, The overwhelming majority did!
"Interesting."
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This is terrorism, not holding up a placard supporting Palestine Action - but this. They are actually terrorising RNLI volunteers.
The RNLI has said the abuse of volunteers in Portsmouth has forced it to close the lifeboat station there and stop operating since September 10. Nearby stations have been providing cover to the area instead. One of the UK's largest coastal cities without a lifeboat because of the far-right.
September 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
This is terrorism, not holding up a placard supporting Palestine Action - but this. They are actually terrorising RNLI volunteers.
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Butternut and Sweet Potato Curry is #RecipeOfTheDay! It tastes every bit as vibrant as it looks and is – incidentally – vegan, should that be of interest (or even if it isn’t). www.nigella.com/recipes/butt...
Butternut and Sweet Potato Curry
This is a rambunctiously vibrant curry, both to look at and eat. It is rich, sweet and hearty, with tomatoes providing a balancing acidity and the curry paste bringing uncompromising fire. I like the ...
www.nigella.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Butternut and Sweet Potato Curry is #RecipeOfTheDay! It tastes every bit as vibrant as it looks and is – incidentally – vegan, should that be of interest (or even if it isn’t). www.nigella.com/recipes/butt...
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Valerius de Saedeleer (1867-1941)
— Winter in Flanders, 1927.
— Winter in Flanders, 1927.
September 18, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Valerius de Saedeleer (1867-1941)
— Winter in Flanders, 1927.
— Winter in Flanders, 1927.
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📊 (UK) The Green Party of England and Wales are only FOUR points behind Labour in urban areas, according to ThinkLabour, who have close ties to Andy Burnham's government. (Source: The Guardian)
The Labour-adjacent think tank says Green parties could win FORTY seats at the next general election. 📈
The Labour-adjacent think tank says Green parties could win FORTY seats at the next general election. 📈
September 18, 2026 at 9:31 AM
📊 (UK) The Green Party of England and Wales are only FOUR points behind Labour in urban areas, according to ThinkLabour, who have close ties to Andy Burnham's government. (Source: The Guardian)
The Labour-adjacent think tank says Green parties could win FORTY seats at the next general election. 📈
The Labour-adjacent think tank says Green parties could win FORTY seats at the next general election. 📈
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Grow your own oak tree #8
Choose a receptacle
The seedling will grow indoors, & an acorn vase allows you to see the roots growing
There are a few on the market, or just improvise with anything that allows the acorn to dangle its roots in water
Here’s one we prepared earlier
Choose a receptacle
The seedling will grow indoors, & an acorn vase allows you to see the roots growing
There are a few on the market, or just improvise with anything that allows the acorn to dangle its roots in water
Here’s one we prepared earlier
September 18, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Grow your own oak tree #8
Choose a receptacle
The seedling will grow indoors, & an acorn vase allows you to see the roots growing
There are a few on the market, or just improvise with anything that allows the acorn to dangle its roots in water
Here’s one we prepared earlier
Choose a receptacle
The seedling will grow indoors, & an acorn vase allows you to see the roots growing
There are a few on the market, or just improvise with anything that allows the acorn to dangle its roots in water
Here’s one we prepared earlier
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In Devonshire goldenrod is called ‘farewell-to-summer’ because it blooms from August through September. It is said to grow where secret hoards of gold are hidden, and if it unexpectedly appears near a dwelling, then the inhabitants will surely have good fortune. #FlowersOnFriday
September 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
In Devonshire goldenrod is called ‘farewell-to-summer’ because it blooms from August through September. It is said to grow where secret hoards of gold are hidden, and if it unexpectedly appears near a dwelling, then the inhabitants will surely have good fortune. #FlowersOnFriday
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MPs call for emergency legislation for public control of Thames Water, let govt restore it and resell.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds
Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 6:41 AM
MPs call for emergency legislation for public control of Thames Water, let govt restore it and resell.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
Hedge funds want to takeover TW, want exemption from penalties for breaking laws.
Neither will do.
Profit motive is the cause of the crisis.
Need public ownership.
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Did we miss 2030?
Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Did we miss 2030?
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#Headline of the Day
Iceland boss warns Andy Burnham: Stop acting like Father Christmas - Independent
Is he nationalising the elves? 🤔
Iceland boss warns Andy Burnham: Stop acting like Father Christmas - Independent
Is he nationalising the elves? 🤔
September 17, 2026 at 10:21 PM
#Headline of the Day
Iceland boss warns Andy Burnham: Stop acting like Father Christmas - Independent
Is he nationalising the elves? 🤔
Iceland boss warns Andy Burnham: Stop acting like Father Christmas - Independent
Is he nationalising the elves? 🤔
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The WINNER of the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing is...
The Savage Landscape, @calflyn.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The Savage Landscape, @calflyn.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The WINNER of the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing is...
The Savage Landscape, @calflyn.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
The Savage Landscape, @calflyn.bsky.social (@wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
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The WINNER of the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing is...
Ancient, Luke Barley (@profilebooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Ancient, Luke Barley (@profilebooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
September 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The WINNER of the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing is...
Ancient, Luke Barley (@profilebooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
Ancient, Luke Barley (@profilebooks.bsky.social)
#WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect
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Time to deport all these fighting age men terrorising our patriotic lifeboat volunteers
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Lifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right action
RNLI facility had been targeted by activists trying to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Time to deport all these fighting age men terrorising our patriotic lifeboat volunteers
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Six years ago I was handed a key to an old walled garden. I had no idea what I was doing.
I grew things. Dug a pond. Invited children in. Eventually I wrote a little book about it.
That story is travelling the world.
Do the small thing that seems worth doing.
You never know where it might grow.
I grew things. Dug a pond. Invited children in. Eventually I wrote a little book about it.
That story is travelling the world.
Do the small thing that seems worth doing.
You never know where it might grow.
September 16, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Six years ago I was handed a key to an old walled garden. I had no idea what I was doing.
I grew things. Dug a pond. Invited children in. Eventually I wrote a little book about it.
That story is travelling the world.
Do the small thing that seems worth doing.
You never know where it might grow.
I grew things. Dug a pond. Invited children in. Eventually I wrote a little book about it.
That story is travelling the world.
Do the small thing that seems worth doing.
You never know where it might grow.
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Solar and wind, paired with sufficient battery storage, can now deliver “firm power,” i.e., electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week
leahy.substack.com/i/208266167/...
leahy.substack.com/i/208266167/...
Clean Energy is Now the World's Preferred Source of New Energy
Falling costs, advancing technology, and growing energy security concerns powering an electrotech revolution
leahy.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Solar and wind, paired with sufficient battery storage, can now deliver “firm power,” i.e., electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week
leahy.substack.com/i/208266167/...
leahy.substack.com/i/208266167/...
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GEORGE CLARKE'S AMAZING SPACES: FIRST HOME - landing in your tellybox (and streaming) from 8pm Friday on Channel 4
It's all the brilliant builds and clever craftsmen you expect, with a twist - everyone is working to get a roof over their heads
It's all the brilliant builds and clever craftsmen you expect, with a twist - everyone is working to get a roof over their heads
September 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
GEORGE CLARKE'S AMAZING SPACES: FIRST HOME - landing in your tellybox (and streaming) from 8pm Friday on Channel 4
It's all the brilliant builds and clever craftsmen you expect, with a twist - everyone is working to get a roof over their heads
It's all the brilliant builds and clever craftsmen you expect, with a twist - everyone is working to get a roof over their heads
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I'm so grateful to all the people in Holborn & St Pancras helping us elect our 6th Green MP.
We always need more people! Every single conversation we can have is vital to winning on October 8th.
Sign up day and evening sessions here 👇🏽
linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreen...
We always need more people! Every single conversation we can have is vital to winning on October 8th.
Sign up day and evening sessions here 👇🏽
linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreen...
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Everything you need to get involved! - Scroll down for weekday actions
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September 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I'm so grateful to all the people in Holborn & St Pancras helping us elect our 6th Green MP.
We always need more people! Every single conversation we can have is vital to winning on October 8th.
Sign up day and evening sessions here 👇🏽
linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreen...
We always need more people! Every single conversation we can have is vital to winning on October 8th.
Sign up day and evening sessions here 👇🏽
linktr.ee/HSP_6thGreen...
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A major sabotage attack has hit the Netherlands railway network at more than 20 locations.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
September 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
A major sabotage attack has hit the Netherlands railway network at more than 20 locations.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.
Two-metre metal pipes were attached to tracks to trick the network’s warning system into registering that the tracks were blocked.