Philip Smith

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.

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.

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. 👇

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-...

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

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."

The original sold but there are prints! Some are using them for marches!

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

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 👉
gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...

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.

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.

@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 😂🤣

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

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?"

Oh it seems the answer is three street.

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

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.

🖼️ "Good Night" by artist Kira Yustak.

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...

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. 

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. ❤️

My Unbearable Politeness of Being   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 ‘My Unbearable Politeness of Being’.

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

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.

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

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

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

Here’s a poem called ‘An Invention of Collective Nouns’.

'A bout of estimations'

👏🏻👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻👏🏾👏🏽👏🏿👏🏼👏🏻👏🏾

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.

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