Peter Huw Jenkins
@phjenkins.bsky.social
Cardiff Left Bookclub founder and Welsh Labour Councillor for Danescourt and Llandaff.
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Peter Huw Jenkins
@phjenkins.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Tomorrow, Saturday the 26th, at midday at St John's Church Parish Hall I'll be hosting my usual Councillor Surgery.
No appointment required!
No appointment required!
September 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Tomorrow, Saturday the 26th, at midday at St John's Church Parish Hall I'll be hosting my usual Councillor Surgery.
No appointment required!
No appointment required!
Reposted by Peter Huw Jenkins
A recent weekend away in Southampton, Winchester and then London. With Tim, Gina and Jon in each location respectively.
September 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
A recent weekend away in Southampton, Winchester and then London. With Tim, Gina and Jon in each location respectively.
As former Uni admin who regularly handled PhD submissions I have some thoughts on this, firstly Turnitin handled the PhD Thesis poorly.
This isn't unique to them, very few tools are built to account for the PhD workflow, but always a pain to split the Thesis in enough pieces so it could be uploaded
This isn't unique to them, very few tools are built to account for the PhD workflow, but always a pain to split the Thesis in enough pieces so it could be uploaded
Heartened to see that my university is ending its contract with Turnitin before the next academic year, because Turnitin is going to use student submissions to train AI models. Institutions can and should resist this stuff!
August 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
As former Uni admin who regularly handled PhD submissions I have some thoughts on this, firstly Turnitin handled the PhD Thesis poorly.
This isn't unique to them, very few tools are built to account for the PhD workflow, but always a pain to split the Thesis in enough pieces so it could be uploaded
This isn't unique to them, very few tools are built to account for the PhD workflow, but always a pain to split the Thesis in enough pieces so it could be uploaded
Reposted by Peter Huw Jenkins
The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August.
The extent of the Sun's coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country.
Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.
The extent of the Sun's coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country.
Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.
August 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August.
The extent of the Sun's coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country.
Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.
The extent of the Sun's coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country.
Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.
Great to see As You Like It last night by Illyria Theatre at Insole Court. It has been an absolute age since I last saw a production (and many more since I had the smallest role in one).
All the cast were electric but special mention to Julian Brett, whose joyous performance stole the show!
All the cast were electric but special mention to Julian Brett, whose joyous performance stole the show!
August 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Great to see As You Like It last night by Illyria Theatre at Insole Court. It has been an absolute age since I last saw a production (and many more since I had the smallest role in one).
All the cast were electric but special mention to Julian Brett, whose joyous performance stole the show!
All the cast were electric but special mention to Julian Brett, whose joyous performance stole the show!
Attending the Lord Mayor's Garden Party in the Castle a few Sunday's ago and hearing about the great work City Hospice is doing from their Chief Executive, Dr Liz Booyse, was an absolute pleasure.
Over £5,000 was raised, clearly a result of everyone pitching in and I can't wait for the next event!
Over £5,000 was raised, clearly a result of everyone pitching in and I can't wait for the next event!
July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Attending the Lord Mayor's Garden Party in the Castle a few Sunday's ago and hearing about the great work City Hospice is doing from their Chief Executive, Dr Liz Booyse, was an absolute pleasure.
Over £5,000 was raised, clearly a result of everyone pitching in and I can't wait for the next event!
Over £5,000 was raised, clearly a result of everyone pitching in and I can't wait for the next event!
Tomorrow, Saturday the 25th, at midday at St John's Church Parish Hall I'll be hosting my usual Councillor Surgery.
No appointment required!
No appointment required!
July 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Tomorrow, Saturday the 25th, at midday at St John's Church Parish Hall I'll be hosting my usual Councillor Surgery.
No appointment required!
No appointment required!
On Thursday I presented a petition on behalf of a resident who is concerned about the antisocial behaviour on the Taff trail.
I am expecting the Cabinet Members response to the petition in due course.
I am expecting the Cabinet Members response to the petition in due course.
July 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
On Thursday I presented a petition on behalf of a resident who is concerned about the antisocial behaviour on the Taff trail.
I am expecting the Cabinet Members response to the petition in due course.
I am expecting the Cabinet Members response to the petition in due course.
I was at Mark's Thank You fundraiser last night, a good evening with good company.
Many people in attendance had been positively affected by Mark over the years and, as Mark made clear, he intends for this not to be the end of his political involvement but another step on the continuing road.
Many people in attendance had been positively affected by Mark over the years and, as Mark made clear, he intends for this not to be the end of his political involvement but another step on the continuing road.
July 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
I was at Mark's Thank You fundraiser last night, a good evening with good company.
Many people in attendance had been positively affected by Mark over the years and, as Mark made clear, he intends for this not to be the end of his political involvement but another step on the continuing road.
Many people in attendance had been positively affected by Mark over the years and, as Mark made clear, he intends for this not to be the end of his political involvement but another step on the continuing road.
A very Llandaf Festival morning with the inimitable historian and archivist Morgan Haigh before a tour of the tower with the knowledgeable bell ringers.
The outstanding view of Cardiff was just the final cherry on top of two wonderful (and educational) tours.
The outstanding view of Cardiff was just the final cherry on top of two wonderful (and educational) tours.
July 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A very Llandaf Festival morning with the inimitable historian and archivist Morgan Haigh before a tour of the tower with the knowledgeable bell ringers.
The outstanding view of Cardiff was just the final cherry on top of two wonderful (and educational) tours.
The outstanding view of Cardiff was just the final cherry on top of two wonderful (and educational) tours.
Lisa Nandy is right, X 'favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate.'
At the last Full Council meeting I continued to put pressure on the Council, I do not believe we should remain on it.
At the last Full Council meeting I continued to put pressure on the Council, I do not believe we should remain on it.
July 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Lisa Nandy is right, X 'favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate.'
At the last Full Council meeting I continued to put pressure on the Council, I do not believe we should remain on it.
At the last Full Council meeting I continued to put pressure on the Council, I do not believe we should remain on it.
Great to be at Llandaff Cathedral tonight for Have I Got Pews for You hosted by Vix Leyton.
Good set of comedians so far and we're only just at the break, what a fun way to kick off Llandaff Festival.
Good set of comedians so far and we're only just at the break, what a fun way to kick off Llandaff Festival.
July 1, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Great to be at Llandaff Cathedral tonight for Have I Got Pews for You hosted by Vix Leyton.
Good set of comedians so far and we're only just at the break, what a fun way to kick off Llandaff Festival.
Good set of comedians so far and we're only just at the break, what a fun way to kick off Llandaff Festival.
Our infrastructure is not prepared for the climate emergency.
The Climate Change Committee's report 'A Well-Adapted UK' makes that clear and at Thursday I wanted to know what we are doing to get ready, because the next heatwave will certainly not wait for us.
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
The Climate Change Committee's report 'A Well-Adapted UK' makes that clear and at Thursday I wanted to know what we are doing to get ready, because the next heatwave will certainly not wait for us.
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
June 28, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Our infrastructure is not prepared for the climate emergency.
The Climate Change Committee's report 'A Well-Adapted UK' makes that clear and at Thursday I wanted to know what we are doing to get ready, because the next heatwave will certainly not wait for us.
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
The Climate Change Committee's report 'A Well-Adapted UK' makes that clear and at Thursday I wanted to know what we are doing to get ready, because the next heatwave will certainly not wait for us.
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
Set up and ready for my regular monthly surgery at midday on the last Saturday of each month (excluding December).
Today I'm in Llandaff at the Parish Hall, all ward residents welcome!
Today I'm in Llandaff at the Parish Hall, all ward residents welcome!
June 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Set up and ready for my regular monthly surgery at midday on the last Saturday of each month (excluding December).
Today I'm in Llandaff at the Parish Hall, all ward residents welcome!
Today I'm in Llandaff at the Parish Hall, all ward residents welcome!
Tonight I asked about Council guidance to Cardiff schools during the red weather warnings.
Asked at the hottest Council Chamber I've ever been in, never a more appropriate time and place to ask about the climate emergency.
Asked at the hottest Council Chamber I've ever been in, never a more appropriate time and place to ask about the climate emergency.
June 25, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Tonight I asked about Council guidance to Cardiff schools during the red weather warnings.
Asked at the hottest Council Chamber I've ever been in, never a more appropriate time and place to ask about the climate emergency.
Asked at the hottest Council Chamber I've ever been in, never a more appropriate time and place to ask about the climate emergency.
On Tuesday evening I went to a phenomenal (and not just because St Dogmaels was mentioned) talk, The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits and Women at @gleeclubcardiff.bsky.social by Professor Diane Purkiss.
June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
On Tuesday evening I went to a phenomenal (and not just because St Dogmaels was mentioned) talk, The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits and Women at @gleeclubcardiff.bsky.social by Professor Diane Purkiss.
Last Tuesday we had GLL, who run a lot of the Cardiff Leisure Centres, in front of us.
The work of scrutiny often isn't snappy soundbites but detailed work over a long period to establish that the best possible deal is being done for our residents.
The work of scrutiny often isn't snappy soundbites but detailed work over a long period to establish that the best possible deal is being done for our residents.
June 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Last Tuesday we had GLL, who run a lot of the Cardiff Leisure Centres, in front of us.
The work of scrutiny often isn't snappy soundbites but detailed work over a long period to establish that the best possible deal is being done for our residents.
The work of scrutiny often isn't snappy soundbites but detailed work over a long period to establish that the best possible deal is being done for our residents.
Twice in one week, and it's a lovely sunny day again? Yes, I'm back at Insole Court this evening for our regular Llandaff Labour Branch meeting.
June 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Twice in one week, and it's a lovely sunny day again? Yes, I'm back at Insole Court this evening for our regular Llandaff Labour Branch meeting.
Yesterday I went to the lovely local Insole Court for the first ever Cardiff Coffee Festival.
I couldn't think of a better reason (as if I needed one) to try some delicious coffee and enjoy the sun while also supporting a core pillar of the Llandaff ward.
I couldn't think of a better reason (as if I needed one) to try some delicious coffee and enjoy the sun while also supporting a core pillar of the Llandaff ward.
June 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Yesterday I went to the lovely local Insole Court for the first ever Cardiff Coffee Festival.
I couldn't think of a better reason (as if I needed one) to try some delicious coffee and enjoy the sun while also supporting a core pillar of the Llandaff ward.
I couldn't think of a better reason (as if I needed one) to try some delicious coffee and enjoy the sun while also supporting a core pillar of the Llandaff ward.
Great to be joined by Senedd Member Huw Thomas at a Strawberries and Cream Tea Fundraiser for Christian Aid at St John's Church Hall.
Over 600 pounds raised by the local community for a good cause.
Over 600 pounds raised by the local community for a good cause.
June 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Great to be joined by Senedd Member Huw Thomas at a Strawberries and Cream Tea Fundraiser for Christian Aid at St John's Church Hall.
Over 600 pounds raised by the local community for a good cause.
Over 600 pounds raised by the local community for a good cause.
A recurring bright point in my calendar is @rwcmd.bsky.social New writing series.
It's always top-notch acting combined with intriguing and deeply emotive writing. This time around I saw all the shows and Feral Threads was my absolute favourite.
What a wonderful gem in Cardiff's yearly calendar.
It's always top-notch acting combined with intriguing and deeply emotive writing. This time around I saw all the shows and Feral Threads was my absolute favourite.
What a wonderful gem in Cardiff's yearly calendar.
June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A recurring bright point in my calendar is @rwcmd.bsky.social New writing series.
It's always top-notch acting combined with intriguing and deeply emotive writing. This time around I saw all the shows and Feral Threads was my absolute favourite.
What a wonderful gem in Cardiff's yearly calendar.
It's always top-notch acting combined with intriguing and deeply emotive writing. This time around I saw all the shows and Feral Threads was my absolute favourite.
What a wonderful gem in Cardiff's yearly calendar.
On Saturday I both held my regular Councillor Surgery and, beforehand, I did a walkaround with fellow Labour member David, knocking on doors and picking up issues directly from residents.
Blocked drains reported, potholes flagged to be filled, sloped pathways raised. A very productive two sessions.
Blocked drains reported, potholes flagged to be filled, sloped pathways raised. A very productive two sessions.
June 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
On Saturday I both held my regular Councillor Surgery and, beforehand, I did a walkaround with fellow Labour member David, knocking on doors and picking up issues directly from residents.
Blocked drains reported, potholes flagged to be filled, sloped pathways raised. A very productive two sessions.
Blocked drains reported, potholes flagged to be filled, sloped pathways raised. A very productive two sessions.
Earlier this year I raised an issue at full Council that residents regularly talk to me about, potholes!
The then Cabinet Member Norma Mackie spoke clearly about the work done so far and the plans for the future. I'm keen to see this new machine in action soon.
The then Cabinet Member Norma Mackie spoke clearly about the work done so far and the plans for the future. I'm keen to see this new machine in action soon.
May 31, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Earlier this year I raised an issue at full Council that residents regularly talk to me about, potholes!
The then Cabinet Member Norma Mackie spoke clearly about the work done so far and the plans for the future. I'm keen to see this new machine in action soon.
The then Cabinet Member Norma Mackie spoke clearly about the work done so far and the plans for the future. I'm keen to see this new machine in action soon.
@morecivilized.bsky.social Found the OG Falcon is a robot (one that Lando does not have a relationship with)
May 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM
@morecivilized.bsky.social Found the OG Falcon is a robot (one that Lando does not have a relationship with)