David Payne

Demand UK support for Indigenous forest defenders at climate talks Our world’s forests are under threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss and threatening vulnerable communities. This year’s UN climate talks – hosted in the Amazon – are our chance to act. W...

We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚

At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.

Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...

Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID) Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives. Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...

The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Cash for access Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.

Ordinary people are left unheard when businesses pour big money into shaping government decisions. The Ethics and Integrity Commission to look into 'cash for access' schemes. Sign our letter.

secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/175794/...

Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords. Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws. I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...

Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...

📢 No More First Past the Post Elections! Thursday’s election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken. With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning election...

🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:

actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...

Meta: this time it’s personal Take 2 mins to write to Meta now!

Take 2 mins to demand that Meta stop targeting you with creepy personalised ads and content!

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Daytime view of St Catherine’s lighthouse, IOW, England. 30+ years ago. Still manned then. Stayed on caravan about where this photo taken from. During fog they sounded the foghorns. VERY loud!

Don’t know where “Avon” appeared from in the text?

St Catherine’s lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England. This is not enhanced or filtered! 35mm slide taken some 30+ years Avon on holiday.

I love sedums, so understated then whompf!

Golden Anniversary - photo from this summer

Sorry about the quality (old 1/2 frame 35mm about 50 years old!)

Parasols about to fully open.

I believe these are Waxcap fungi. Found these in a friend’s paddock hence the gift in the bottom right corner!

'Refused service again with my guide dog, I'm done speaking out' Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues.

This is both sad and infuriating.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

The iconic fungi, poisonous but very pretty. Amanita muscaria or fly agaric.

I believe these are Oyster Mushrooms? Photographed in New Forest.

My first cat, Biscuit, some 60+ years ago. Tattered ears from many fights with the 30+ cats the lady had at the bottom of our garden!

Our lovely Minty. Rescued and had a long life with us. Long gone but never forgotten.

Bracket fungi - New Forest

Large parasol mushroom found in the New Forest.

Our beautiful Merlin, sadly passed now. He was huge and used to reach up onto the kitchen tops to hurry us up feeding him. A gentle giant.

Jelly fungus. Photo taken probably 30+ years ago.

Another of our past cats. A feral cat which frequented Southampton University and was brought to us by my late Mother who worked there. Lived many happy years with our many other pets.

Cats Our family has cherished. Our beautiful Lucy, now long gone to the cattery in the sky.

That's it - just deactivated my Twitter (X) account - good riddance...........