Lynda Shentall

A male Anna’s hummingbird at the door. So nosy! 🤣

Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.

This is who it was:

Now Available: Research Handbook on Social Work and Societies edited by Hugh McLaughlin and Barbra Teater

Free chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...

Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...

Explore how social work has translated into practice in different countries with different client groups.

Letting people work is one of the most obvious ways to transform asylum in the UK.

All parties must see that letting people pay tax and start rebuilding their lives as soon as possible just makes sense.

Agree? Tell the Asylum Minister to #LiftTheBan now:
bit.ly/LTB-act

Asylum housing: Changing the conversation | Freedom from Torture A guide on talking about refugees and torture survivors in asylum accommodation

It's right to be angry about asylum accommodation. But too often, that anger is directed at people seeking safety - not the broken system that they're forced to navigate.

This brilliant guide explains the real issues in asylum accommodation, and how to change the conversation:

The reform party nativity scene.

No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.

And not a wise fvcking man in sight…

good progress. Just 790 to go!!

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91 Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

A graphic with a photo of Reading Bridge and the text: Host urgently needed in Reading. One of our guests is studying a Master’s degree at the University of Reading and is in need of a place to stay for his first term. He’s 25, originally from Syria, and speaks English. Message us or email info@refugeesathome.org

Are you able to host in Reading?

One of our guests is currently studying a Master’s at the University of Reading and needs a place to stay as soon as possible.

He’s 25-years-old, originally from Syria, and speaks fluent English.

If you can help, please get in touch ❤️

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.

He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.

A Brexit Party MEP.

A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:

"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."

This is a MASSIVE story

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Manchester Volunteer Fair! Come join us at the Manchester Volunteer Fair to connect with local organisations and find opportunities to give back to your community!

Find out more about the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...

A poster with a photo of Manchester City Centre and the text: Manchester Volunteer Fair. St Ann's Square, Saturday 20th September, 10am til 3pm.

We’ll be at the Manchester Volunteer Fair this Saturday to talk about hosting and answer any questions you have about opening your home to someone seeking sanctuary.

Come and speak to a couple of our brilliant local hosts and find out some of the ways you can make a difference in your community ❤️

Vox, Science can be deafening. Christina Dalcher. My reading is slowing down now that I'm back at work ......

Reform candidate who vows to reduce number of HMOs in town... manages three HMOs He insists that none of the shared houses have been occupied by illegal migrants or used as a halfway house for former prisoners

Similar sort in Wigan: Reform candidate who vows to reduce number of HMOs in town... manages three HMOs

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Continued prayers for Victor, a true hero who gives us all hope the future.

Blackpool! Our #GigOfTheDay is @richardhawley.bsky.social Richard Hawley at Blackpool Tower - celebrate Coles Corner here >> www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/...

Links between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein detailed in JPMorgan report Emails indicate then UK business secretary stayed at New York house while disgraced financier was in prison

we revealed in FT two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's luxury house in Manhattan while the financier was in jail for soliciting a minor

he was deputy prime minister at the time

always seemed weird that broadcasters didn't really pick this up at the time

www.ft.com/content/0723...

William the Conqueror died today in 1087.
The last in a long line of Norman dukes with cool cognomens
Father: Robert the Magnificent
Grandpa: Richard the Good
Gr Grandpa: Richard the Fearless
Gr Gr: William Longsword

Downhill after William.
Oldest son: Robert Short Stockings.
It didn't go well

Always 😊🤣

Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum

Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I'm reading Dominic Nolan, Past Life

I trust steak tartare from a food truck with no refrigerator in August more than Ghislaine Maxwell

PLP logo and statue of Justice. "We're hiring! Join our team as Senior Communications Officer. Closing date: 14 September 2025 at 11:59pm."

🚨 We're hiring!

Are you a creative storyteller who would enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content?

Become PLP's new Senior Communications Officer to work across key timely issues, from immigration to AI ⬇️

publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/job/j...

I've just started Kill Your Friends by John Niven

Jaymey McIvor (who the Tories kicked out for sending dick pics) is now Reform's Director of Local Government. His job is to make sure councils are run efficiently. A company he ran went bust in March owing £141,025, so he sounds ideal.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/12/b...

I finished it in 36 hours, it's great!!

I'm about to start Cinema Love, by Jiaming Tang

The threat to our society is not from asylum seekers in small boats. It’s from politicians and media cynically whipping up fear and prejudice, labelling them all as criminals, inciting hatred against people for where and what they’ve fled from.
It must stop. For all our sakes. It’s deeply sinister.

When I said we'd smash the gangs, I meant the gangs of old ladies holding cardboard signs.