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Team Vicar South Chilterns. Married to Lucy, Father, Pastor teacher, drummer, song writer, Fulham FC, Grandpip, poet, joker, and follower of The Way x

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A woman sits outside a beige tent, holding a green cup, and appears thoughtful. Camping gear surrounds her on the grassy ground under a cloudy sky.

A woman sits outside a beige tent, holding a green cup, and appears thoughtful. Camping gear surrounds her on the grassy ground under a cloudy sky.

Cozy glamping tent with a patterned bed, plush rug, and colourful throw pillows. Two folding chairs and table with a plant create a relaxed vibe.

Cozy glamping tent with a patterned bed, plush rug, and colourful throw pillows. Two folding chairs and table with a plant create a relaxed vibe.

A sunny campsite with various colourful tents on grass, framed by green trees. Sunlight filters through leaves, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

A sunny campsite with various colourful tents on grass, framed by green trees. Sunlight filters through leaves, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

A colourful retro tent with red and orange floral curtains set in a grassy field. Inside, it's furnished with a table covered in a patterned cloth, evoking a cozy, nostalgic vibe.

A colourful retro tent with red and orange floral curtains set in a grassy field. Inside, it's furnished with a table covered in a patterned cloth, evoking a cozy, nostalgic vibe.

Greenbelt is for everyone. But what if you don’t have all the camping kit? (And frankly never plan to own any.) What if you like to travel a little lighter?

We’ve got you covered. From the practical to the palatial. Something to suit every budget. No yurt feelings. πŸ‘‡

10.02.2026 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Our friends at @amostrust.bsky.social host a 'Free Marwan Barghouti' webinar tomorrow, Weds 11th Feb 2026, 6pm (UK). Marwan's son Arab Barghouti will discuss why his father's release is not only long overdue but vital if Palestinian aspirations are to be realised.

www.amostrust.org/free-marwan-...

10.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to limited time, I managed to rush through this 2 & half hour painting in the Rye on Wednesday. I've painted this stretch of river quite a few times. Oil on gesso panel, 24 x 30 cm.
#highwycombe #landscapepainting #landscapeoilpainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting

30.01.2026 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist, Alex
Pretti's stock has gone way down with the
just released video of him screaming and
spitting in the face of a very calm and under
control ICE Officer, and then crazily kicking
in a new and very expensive government
vehicle, so hard and violent, in fact, that the
taillight broke off in pieces. It was quite a
display of abuse and anger, for all to see,
crazed and out of control. The ICE Officer
was calm and cool, not an easy thing to be
under those circumstances! MAKE AMERICA
GREAT AGAIN

Agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist, Alex Pretti's stock has gone way down with the just released video of him screaming and spitting in the face of a very calm and under control ICE Officer, and then crazily kicking in a new and very expensive government vehicle, so hard and violent, in fact, that the taillight broke off in pieces. It was quite a display of abuse and anger, for all to see, crazed and out of control. The ICE Officer was calm and cool, not an easy thing to be under those circumstances! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

The USA, where the summary execution of an unarmed man can now be justified by the actual president, because on a separate occasion he kicked the tail light of a "very expensive government vehicle."

30.01.2026 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4213    πŸ” 1279    πŸ’¬ 399    πŸ“Œ 125
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The original sold but there are prints! Some are using them for marches!

29.01.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3813    πŸ” 877    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 36
A true red open Stabilo Boss marker pen lying next to one of our The National Covid Memorial Wall business cards on which is drawn a red heart in marker.

A true red open Stabilo Boss marker pen lying next to one of our The National Covid Memorial Wall business cards on which is drawn a red heart in marker.

Stability Boss have rolled out a 'real red' marker - there'll be no stopping us! ❀️

#RedWed #WallsOnWednesday

28.01.2026 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Message from Bishop Robert, 27 January We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness

"Britain is neither wholly evil nor wholly pure, but a fallen community capable of renewal. It is a place marked by both disgrace and grace, held together by law, peace, and the possibility of God’s healing work"

~ Bishop Robert writes πŸ‘‰
gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...

28.01.2026 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

PS. If you’re hoping to join us again this summer, don’t forget we’re coming to the end of the month. Which means if you book your ticket now on our interest-free payment plan, you’ll still have seven months to spread the cost.

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ICE shot a mother in the face.
ICE kidnapped a 5 year-old boy.
ICE executed a man on the street.

It’s time to tear down this secret police force.

26.01.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4371    πŸ” 1219    πŸ’¬ 128    πŸ“Œ 48
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@childrenssociety.bsky.social

If you like sweet filled Christingles
And gettin’ caught in the rain
If you’re not into yoga
If you have half a brain
If you like making things with oranges
In the dunes on the cape
Then here's the service
you’ve looked for
Come with us and escape πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

26.01.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you like sweet filled Christingles
And gettin’ caught in the rain
If you’re not into yoga
If you have half a brain
If you like making things with oranges
In the dunes on the cape
Then here's the service
you’ve looked for
Come with us and escape

26.01.2026 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"

25.01.2026 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 50372    πŸ” 14752    πŸ’¬ 889    πŸ“Œ 613

Oh it seems the answer is three street.

Protesters (again, largely clergy) have moved into the street.

23.01.2026 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 485    πŸ” 155    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 16
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When I was 28, I almost died. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

My first insulin prescription cost me $684.

Most Texans can't afford that. So when I got elected, I capped insulin at $25/month.

I know what it means to fight for my life. In the Senate, I’ll fight for yours.

23.01.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 857    πŸ” 205    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 11
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πŸ–ΌοΈ "Good Night" by artist Kira Yustak.

17.01.2026 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 342    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Scouse Michael Rosen talks about Liverpool English with Professor Tony Crowley.

You can listen to our programme about Scouse now, or wait till it goes out on Sunday.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

16.01.2026 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
The memorial wall at sunset, its red hearts glowing in light of the setting sun.

The memorial wall at sunset, its red hearts glowing in light of the setting sun.

Due to its increasing toxicity, we are no longer posting on X.Β 

You can find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok - and of course here on BlueSky, where we will continue to share news about the wall,  details of our events, and updates on the continually growing covid death toll. ❀️

10.01.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 775    πŸ” 141    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 5
My Unbearable Politeness of Being
Β 
It's the same dilemma
every year, I find,
upon meeting a person
for the first time,

for how long
does wishing them
a Happy New Year
remain de rigueur?

Perhaps I blow things
out of proportion
but I tend to err
on the side of caution

so I've always
Happy New Year-ed
until October the Third.

Brian Bilston

My Unbearable Politeness of Being Β  It's the same dilemma every year, I find, upon meeting a person for the first time, for how long does wishing them a Happy New Year remain de rigueur? Perhaps I blow things out of proportion but I tend to err on the side of caution so I've always Happy New Year-ed until October the Third. Brian Bilston

Here’s a poem called β€˜My Unbearable Politeness of Being’.

10.01.2026 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 378    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 3

Dear world.

Vote all the tyrants, power crazed megalomaniacs out.

They are all past their sell buy date and wreak of corruption & indifference to all those they are supposed to serve.

Come together

Don't blame the people not like you for all the failures of the greedy super rich

01.01.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An old photo of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children, with text overlay reading "humanity owes the child the best it has to give"

An old photo of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children, with text overlay reading "humanity owes the child the best it has to give"

Our New Year's resolution? It's quite simple.

Give all children, everywhere, the best humanity has to offer.

01.01.2026 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
This was the year that was not the year
Β 
This was the year that was not the yearΒ 
I repaired the bathroom tapΒ 
and emptied out the kitchen drawerΒ 
of a lifetime’s worth of crap.Β 
Β 
This was the year that was not the year
in which I launched a new career.Β 
A West End hit eluded meΒ 
as did Time Person of the Year.Β 
Β 
This was the year that was not the yearΒ 
I became a household name.Β 
Action figures were not sold of me.
I wasn’t made a dame.Β 
Β 
This was the year that was not the year
I spent less time on my phone.Β 
A night of passion did not happenΒ 
in a boutique hotel in Rome.Β 
Β 
This was the year that was the yearΒ 
I didn't get that much done –
much the same as the year before,Β 
much like the one to come.Β 


Brian Bilston

This was the year that was not the year Β  This was the year that was not the yearΒ  I repaired the bathroom tapΒ  and emptied out the kitchen drawerΒ  of a lifetime’s worth of crap.Β  Β  This was the year that was not the year in which I launched a new career.Β  A West End hit eluded meΒ  as did Time Person of the Year.Β  Β  This was the year that was not the yearΒ  I became a household name.Β  Action figures were not sold of me. I wasn’t made a dame.Β  Β  This was the year that was not the year I spent less time on my phone.Β  A night of passion did not happenΒ  in a boutique hotel in Rome.Β  Β  This was the year that was the yearΒ  I didn't get that much done – much the same as the year before,Β  much like the one to come.Β  Brian Bilston

This year was also the year in which I failed to write a new end-of-year poem.

31.12.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 267    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 7
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An Invention of Collective Nouns
Β 
A reckoning of spreadsheets.
A distraction of smartphones.
A prattle of podcasts.
A mispronunciation of scones.
Β 
A clique of photographers.
A heard of precedents.
An enjambment of
poets. A grope of presidents.
Β 
A pile of haemorrhoids.
A bunion of personal trainers.
A bout of estimations.
A condescension of mansplainers.
Β 
A stroke of geniuses.
A spot of adolescents.
An embarrassment of Richards.
A collection correction of pedants.


Brian Bilston

An Invention of Collective Nouns Β  A reckoning of spreadsheets. A distraction of smartphones. A prattle of podcasts. A mispronunciation of scones. Β  A clique of photographers. A heard of precedents. An enjambment of poets. A grope of presidents. Β  A pile of haemorrhoids. A bunion of personal trainers. A bout of estimations. A condescension of mansplainers. Β  A stroke of geniuses. A spot of adolescents. An embarrassment of Richards. A collection correction of pedants. Brian Bilston

Here’s a poem called β€˜An Invention of Collective Nouns’.

13.12.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 406    πŸ” 121    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 11

'A bout of estimations'

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Yesterday, I visited my constituent, Amu Gib, who has been detained in HMP Bronzefield without trial since July.

Amu is now on Day 39 of their hunger strike, yet there is complete silence across our mainstream media.

This is an emergency. They must be granted bail, now.

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It's beginning to look a lot like #CribFest25 x

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