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John Castle

@johncastle.bsky.social

Software Engineer, Lib Dem, St Mary's Island, Traveller ๐Ÿ”ถ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ

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Thank you @johncastle.bsky.social
& your team for cleaning up River #Medway! ๐Ÿงก

#Libdems taking action for better communities

14.09.2025 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@eddavey.libdems.org.uk on the passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.

05.09.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great day to deliver #LibDemFocus on St Mary's Island. River pollution is a big topic on the island with lots of businesses and residents affected.

09.08.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sewage in our waterways is a disgusting sign of a broken system.

Todayโ€™s report backs what weโ€™ve always said: we need to scrap and replace Ofwat and finally hold these water companies to account.

21.07.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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What a stink that subsequent governments have failed to regulate Water Companies!

No way Southern Water should be allowed to double CEO pay!

It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth!

18.07.2025 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Southern Water should not be allowed to double CEO pay. Appalling that previous governments have failed to regulate Water Companies properly.

It's time that the Government takes up the Liberal Democrats plan for a new clean water regulator with teeth

18.07.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sign the Petition National Commission on Electoral Reform

๐Ÿ’ฅ Iโ€™ve just signed the petition calling for a โ€œNational Commission on Electoral Reformโ€ - Will YOU sign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...

09.02.2025 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

While talking to residents, Onyx is hearing that residents have missed having Liberal Democrats as their ward councillor. Gillingham South has been represented only by Liberal Democrats and Labour since 1996. The only way to beat Labour here is to vote for Onyx on February 6th.

05.01.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0


Onyx is campaigning for improvements to Gillingham High Street, which has been sorely neglected under both Tory and Labour administrations in Medway.

05.01.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Gillingham South - Medway Liberal Democrats

@OnyxRist is standing as the Medway Liberal Democrat candidate for Gillingham South.

Onyx grew up and has lived in Gillingham. He continues to visit frequently and has connections in the area. He wants to bring pride and wealth back to the town.
www.medwaylibdems.org.uk/in-your-comm...

05.01.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Onyx and Medway Lib Dem team in Gillingham South

Onyx and Medway Lib Dem team in Gillingham South

@onyxristlibdem.bsky.social and Medway Lib Dem team talking to residents in Gillingham South. Vote #libdems on Feb 6th

11.01.2025 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The crescent Moon showing earthshine on 3 January 2025 when it was close to the bright planet Venus. The Moon is partially surrounded by a bright halo of moonlit clouds.

The crescent Moon showing earthshine on 3 January 2025 when it was close to the bright planet Venus. The Moon is partially surrounded by a bright halo of moonlit clouds.

Cloudy crescent #Moon and #Venus from their close approach on 3 January. #Astronomy #Astrophotography

05.01.2025 10:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 161    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ring Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.๐Ÿ”ญ

Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, M. Barlow (University College London), N. Cox (ACRI-ST), R. Wesson (Cardiff University)

05.01.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 52    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Disappointing to see local grounds maintenance firm thinks itโ€™s ok to spray weed killer around the base of trees ๐Ÿ˜•

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05.01.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The conspiracy theorists are more of a problem now than previously.

14.12.2024 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Things I hate:

- Tapioca
- Socialism
- Populism
- Brexit
- Conspiracy Theories
- Anti science rhetoric
- Middle lane drivers
- Buggy code
- Astrology
- Snow
- Creationism

14.12.2024 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good days campaigning in Bicester East today, lots discussed on the doorstep, things that came up -

- more bike parking wanted
- 20 MPH zones favourable
- zebra crossing connecting Glory Farm with the Launton Road retail park needed

14.12.2024 17:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This is really poor from the BBC.

14.12.2024 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After Storm Darragh scuppered my plans last weekend to visit Thornbury for Small Business Saturday, I was able to drop in this morning. Thank you to Jean Owen at T&J Owen Florists and Karen Schwamm at Castle Craft Gifts for taking time to chat to me.

14.12.2024 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - letโ€™s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - letโ€™s put the record straight

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has just said

โ€œStarmerโ€™s deals with Iraq and Germany will not work. Deportations once we leave the ECHR is the ONLY wayโ€

I explain here why heโ€™s again talking boll****๐Ÿ‘‡

youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY?...

14.12.2024 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 986    ๐Ÿ” 332    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 97    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15
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Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carerโ€™s allowance penalties, audit shows Campaigners say NAO report shows impact of DWP staffing decisions and failure to address flaws in benefitโ€™s design

This is dreadful. It's unbelievable that someone becomes a carer to exploit the benefit system.

This is bureaucratic abuse - covering up for its own failings, by taking on those who by their very nature as carers, don't have the facility to fight back.

www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

13.12.2024 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Medway Japan connection From Will Adams to present day, Medway is still sending ambassadors to Japan.

I spoke with the #Medway #Japan Friendship Association, about the work they do to remember the legacy of #WillAdams, and for a student exchange scheme between Medway and Japan.

www.localauthority.news/p/the-medway...

13.12.2024 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great work, guys. In the last few weeks weโ€™ve been looking at businesses in Medway and finding a similar pattern. Seems to be a very common problem.

11.12.2024 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Exclusive Investigation ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿด Can you trust these stickers?

We've found that 9 out of 10 food outlets with the lowest scores in Maidstone lie or hide their food hygiene ratings.
We uncovered how the system is being exploited.

https://buff.ly/4gkMyBC

๐Ÿ‘‡(1/5)

11.12.2024 06:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
HOME | Medway United Nation United Nations Association, Medway Branch (MUNA) is the local branch of United Nations Association, London. At Medway United Nations Association, our mission is to advocate for and advance the principles and goals of the United Nations. We strive to raise awareness about global issues, promote sustainable development, and foster a culture of peace and understanding.

Medway UNA affirms its unwavering commitment to the universal respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights. This year's theme, Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, underscores the necessity of safeguarding rights and freedoms for a just, resilient, and sustainable future - leaving no one behind.

10.12.2024 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is silly, under PR our campaign would have targeted voted share rather than seats. Labour did the exact same thing, does he think 34% for a landslide victory is good?

05.12.2024 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now:

1 Supermarket shelf stacker
2 Plastic mouldings factory
3 Flat pack furniture factory
4 Supermarket greengrocer

23.11.2024 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sent to me by someone on their way to work.

Flying over the #Medway Council offices.

Representation matters.

20.11.2024 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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