@masterwoodchip.bsky.social
Sculptor and woodworker posting my work in progress and my adventures out in the woodlands. Member of Royal Society of Sculptors YouTube @masterwoodchip
Noisy Valley tells stories of protest from the Rhondda. It is social history… it is a defence of the right to protest… it is a love letter to this feisty community.
Just gonna pin this to the top of my account - with a reminder that pre-orders really help (bookshops order stock in if they see pre-orders are high). Coming out in May ‘26. Thank you! www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v... #graphicnovels #books #rhondda #protest
03.11.2025 12:59 — 👍 8 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 2
Highlights For marginalised street users mode separation is the key to human-scale movement. Streets conducive to walking and cycling have functional, safe and accessible design. Professionals must approach street design, regulation and user behaviour holistically. Combinations of influencing factors persuade people to either use or avoid a street. There are no easy fixes to the public realm that will work for all non-drivers.
"The single most important behaviour, design or regulation for creating streets conducive to walking and cycling, was physical separation between the modes"
We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
An article in the Financial Times argued that Britain should “fall in love with cars again” and invest in more motorways.
Here’s why the economic argument is flawed and why we should not.
open.substack.com/pub/pinecono...
If you see a post from a 1-person micro business (even if only a sideline business) give them at least a repost?
Those people are working hard to make a success, and usually have FAR higher ethical values than corporations.
How hard is it for you to do a repost?
Do you know what? It IS working. It hasn't caused tailbacks, quite the opposite actually. More importantly it's saved the lives of at least a dozen kids. Reform are actually campaigning for the return of more deaths and injuries. Absolutely bonkers.
17.10.2025 15:05 — 👍 127 🔁 49 💬 15 📌 8
500 employers fined £10m for failing to pay the national minimum wage.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
‘Lack of investment in grid capacity putting strain on Netherlands electricity grid, but don’t worry because the Dutch are investing at least €200 billion in resolving the issue.’
There @BBCNews; fixed your misleading headline for you…👍
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Poster for Friends of the Workers Gallery open art exhibition. Image is a landscape on a bight day. A hand appears to be holding an instant photo that shows the words Winter Open.
Winter Open!
The Friends of the Workers Gallery call-out for your art🥳
Open is run by team of local volunteers
Free entry
Framed or unframed work
All submissions in person on drop-off days only
All artwork that meets criteria will be exhibited.
🚨See poster for links to the info you need🚨
Just posted a video from my woodland artist residency, enjoy.
youtu.be/Pt1qb6JEXSs?...
Great to see the latest video from #sculptor @masterwoodchip.bsky.social
during his recent woodland residency youtu.be/Pt1qb6JEXSs?...
#wood #woodland #sculpture
Just posted a video from my woodland artist residency, enjoy.
youtu.be/Pt1qb6JEXSs?...
Screenshot of a BBC online article titled: "Beavers set to become a protected species in Wales", which features a photo of a beaver surrounded by twigs. It's overlayed on an aerial image of a Welsh rewilding site featuring ponds, greenery and mist. Background image credit: Alex Hyde.
Big news for beavers in Wales 🦫
We’re thrilled the Welsh government has legally recognised beavers as a native species requiring protection. This is a huge step forward in ensuring beavers — and the incredible ecosystem services they provide — are re-established in Wales.
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Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
Forgot one:
“Demand that your local leaders build complete networks of sidewalks and protected bike lanes.”
It's Saturday - so why not get yourself up the Workers to indulge your inner art lover!
www.workersgallery.co.uk/whatsonvisit
2 years of default urban/village 20mph in Wales has resulted in over 1,000 fewer killed or injured. The data shows a 25% reduction in casualties on the 20/30mph roads. Drivers gain with damage risk, crashes and premiums down. Well done Wales. bit.ly/4ppl030
17.09.2025 05:27 — 👍 125 🔁 46 💬 3 📌 4
Nice little window into our current exhibitions
From The Trees by @masterwoodchip.bsky.social & From The Needle @helyg.bsky.social
Here: youtube.com/shorts/w5-fV...
#art #sculpture #gallery #exhibition #wood
Here is a video of making one of my latest sculptures. On display @workersgallery.bsky.social
#art #sculpture
youtu.be/mJnIdomgV7g?...
Here is a video of making one of my latest sculptures. On display @workersgallery.bsky.social
#art #sculpture
youtu.be/mJnIdomgV7g?...
A video from my recent woodland sculpture residency
youtu.be/pGzB47mX2ZY?...
I made a giant sculpture in the woods from hand cut birch shakes
youtu.be/gjf44ZmvnZg?...
I made a giant sculpture in the woods from hand cut birch shakes
youtu.be/gjf44ZmvnZg?...
A video from my recent woodland sculpture residency
youtu.be/pGzB47mX2ZY?...
Exciting times for @greenparty.org.uk @walesgreenparty.bsky.social as we continue to grow our movement, to build on our electoral success and deliver the change our communities need.
Here in Cymru that next step is getting our first Greens elected in #Senedd26
#GetGreensElected
From the new Private Eye, out now.
04.09.2025 16:29 — 👍 445 🔁 80 💬 10 📌 10
Print of a photo of a bearded man, lying on the tray of a Canon printer
Huge thank you to Gayle and Chris of @workersgallery.bsky.social for hosting the Outsiders touring exhibition over the summer and for taking the work out to people who wouldn’t normally engage with an exhibition like this via the gallery in a box. That’s what real community engagement looks like.
03.09.2025 06:58 — 👍 30 🔁 9 💬 2 📌 2Seconded. Their Art in a Box events are so valuable. 👏
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Poster for From The Trees and exhibition of sculptures created during an outdoors residency at Sausage Camp by Chris Williams. Launch event strap line in red. Photo of spikey wood sculpture being rolled through water by Chris in light blue t-shirt and grey trousers.
GALLERY NEWS!
See you
Friday 5th September 6.45-8.45pm
for the launch of not 1 but 2 new exhibitions:
From The Trees by @masterwoodchip.bsky.social
&
From The Needle by @helyg.bsky.social
Chris will reflect on his 1 month long residency adventure at Welcome To Our Woods, Treherbert.
