Stuart G. Spicer

The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)

This new Gorillaz track is an epic work of musical brilliance 🔥🔥🔥

open.spotify.com/track/1pgl5n...

Cover of the Dartmoor Collective Flow zine - it's an abstract painting inspired by Dartmoor by artist Louise Bougourd- it resembles a bank of dark grey cloud with gold highlights flowing over the moor with a brighter patch of blue sky breaking through.

Colour photo by Jaiyana Chelikha- a female figure wearing a black headscarf stands alone on an area of open moorland - some sheep are visible behind, grazing through yellowish winter moorgrass and dead bracken. The colours of her clothing match that of the surrounding scene. Grey sky above.

A black and white image by Iain Murray of a still, dark pool in a high Dartmoor river - a bank of gravel is highlighted by the weak sun. The landscape beyond is hazy in mist. Some words by Kirsteen McNish appear on the page to the left of the image: Daylight, a Skylark spirals its song from gorse to cloud - a tiny vortex rising like smoke At night, under a full moon, the wind sears into skin, illuminating the flux Swallowed, swaled, a cacophony shaken from an ancient dream

A close up black and white photo by Simon Blackbourn of a piece of grained and weathered driftwood in a Dartmoor river.

We're delighted to announce the publication of our new zine, Flow.
It's by far our best and biggest publication yet, featuring 60 pages of work from 35 Dartmoor visual artists exploring the theme of flow across a diversity of styles and mediums, interweaved with the words of writer, Kirsteen McNish.

Why oh why did we ever get rid of day hospitals for older people? With little to replace....

Come and join us at our 2025 Innovation day in Bristol! You can expect...
👑 Top class speakers
🥳 Networking opportunities
🖼️ Poster sessions
🛠️ Workshops
🍱 Lunch!!!
See our full speaker line up and book your free place now www.bath.ac.uk/events/south...

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

This is the smallest National Trust property in existence - Hawker's Hut on the north coast of Cornwall near Morwenstow. #coast #cornwall #photography #walk #hiking

I've already started it and enjoying it so far. I'm already wishing there was a third book to make it a trilogy!

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

Four photos of a small wooden hut built into a cliff side vantage point above the sea. Includes views of both the exterior and interior.

This is the smallest National Trust property in existence - Hawker's Hut on the north coast of Cornwall near Morwenstow. #coast #cornwall #photography #walk #hiking

Really enjoyed reading The List of Seven (1993) by @markfrost.bsky.social. A genre-bending mix of murder mystery, conspiracy thriller, supernatural adventure, Victorian alternative history & Sherlock Holmes homage. Surprised it hasn't been made into a film (yet!)📖
www.bymarkfrost.com/books/the_li...

YouTube video by advertarchive British Porks got the lot 1984

I often find myself thinking about this advert from the 1980s, which unintentionally serves as a disturbingly effective masterclass in horror.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wD...

Shrouded in fog

#photography #nature #landscapephotography #trees

About the Painting I returned to Japan this year (after exploring their famous Japanese maple tree fall colors), this time to experience sakura -- the Japanese cherry blossom. This pink weeping cherry blooms after the abundant white cherry trees, and their delicate blooms are more rare and, therefore, more precious. This painting captures a weeping branch of pink cherry blooms with thick, expressive brush strokes and subtle color changes. "Weeping Cherry" Original Oil Painting by Erin Hanson 2024 36 x 24 in ORIGINAL SOLD Textured Replicas and Canvas Prints Available

I returned to Japan to experience cherry blossoms. This painting captures a weeping branch of pink cherry blooms with thick, expressive brush strokes and subtle color changes.

Weeping Cherry
Original Oil Painting
by Erin Hanson, 2024
36 x 24 in

#sakura #cherryblossom #treepeople #japan #dailyart

YouTube video by advertarchive British Porks got the lot 1984

I often find myself thinking about this advert from the 1980s, which unintentionally serves as a disturbingly effective masterclass in horror.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wD...

Here's a link to our systematic review - please dm me if you need access to the full article. 2/2

doi.org/10.1177/1461...

2 Reasons Behind The Sudden ‘Labubu’ Craze, According To A Psychologist Some are baffled by how quickly Labubu’s have taken the world by storm. But, psychologically, trends like these are anything but surprising.

Our research on video game loot boxes was cited in a recent Forbes article about Labubus. The article was a systematic review exploring the links between loot boxes, problem gambling and problem video gaming. In other words, purchases with chance-based outcomes. 1/2

www.forbes.com/sites/traver...

This is a crucial healthcare issue affecting older adults. High levels of pain medication prescribing have generated widespread concern and controversy, and pose a pressing global health challenge. Older adults are prescribed pain medication, such as opioids, more than any other age group, yet the complexities surrounding prescribing and overprescribing in this population remain poorly understood. Many older adults could benefit from a reduction in prescribed pain medication, alongside greater access to non-drug approaches for managing chronic pain. This project will enable us to develop a deeper understanding of these issues, while providing a greater voice to older adults living with chronic pain. In the future, this work will contribute to the development of safer and more effective pain management practices.

Our study is an NIHR-funded collaboration between the Universities of Plymouth, Exeter, Aberdeen, Aston, and NELFT NHS.

This important project will address a poorly understood healthcare issue affecting many older adults with chronic pain. See image/alt text for more details.
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Study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people University of Plymouth news: The HOPE-AO project is being led by the University of Plymouth with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care...

Delighted to announce our new research study investigating the overprescribing of medication for chronic pain in older adults. This work will be crucial for developing better and safer pain management practices.
(1/2) @penarc.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social

www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-i...

The HOPE-AO project will investigate whether certain groups of the older population are prone to overprescribing and any side effects or other harms these medications can pose if taken for long periods.

New study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-i...

Two trees on a remote moorland with the sun setting behind.

Dartmoor sunset 🙏

#Nature #photography #Dartmoor

Photo of viaduct crossing a green valley, partially silhouetted by setting sun, with branches and leaves in foreground.

Viaduct near Tavistock at sunset earlier this month. #Nature meets #architecture - I've posted some photos of this before and it's always a great spot for a walk.
#Dartmoor #photography 📷😎

Two trees on a remote moorland with the sun setting behind.

Dartmoor sunset 🙏

#Nature #photography #Dartmoor

Photo of viaduct crossing a green valley, partially silhouetted by setting sun, with branches and leaves in foreground.

Viaduct near Tavistock at sunset earlier this month. #Nature meets #architecture - I've posted some photos of this before and it's always a great spot for a walk.
#Dartmoor #photography 📷😎

My painting PEAK DISTRICT

Abstract image of a Dartmoor river by Stephen Peart (@intothehinterlands.co.uk)

We're excited to announce an open call to #Dartmoor visual artists, printmakers and photographers for our 4th zine, entitled 'Flow'.
Exploring themes of change, movement and time, the zine will feature words by artist and writer Kirsteen McNish.
Follow the link to find out more:

bit.ly/flowzine

Petition: Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties and MPs We welcome recent policy change, including a statutory levy on gambling companies. We think it will ensure research, prevention, and treatment are free from undue influence. However, political parties...

Petition - Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties & MPs.

Gambling harms cause financial, relationship, and psychological distress, and are associated with suicide.

Parties & MPs can accept donations from industry - time to close this loophole.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

There is still time to apply for this Research Associate post - closes tomorrow 👇

Petition: Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties and MPs We welcome recent policy change, including a statutory levy on gambling companies. We think it will ensure research, prevention, and treatment are free from undue influence. However, political parties...

Petition - Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties & MPs.

Gambling harms cause financial, relationship, and psychological distress, and are associated with suicide.

Parties & MPs can accept donations from industry - time to close this loophole.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

There is still time to apply for this Research Associate post - closes tomorrow 👇

This is a photo of silhouetted trees - mostly palm trees - reflected, along with a perfect sun, in the Pamba River in the Backwaters in Kerala, India. The sky is muted grey at the top, turning to gold near the horizon where the sun is setting.

A (hopefully) calming scene in a turbulent time...silhouetted trees reflected in the Pamba River in the Kerala Backwaters, #India for today's #BlueSkyArtShow #silhouette theme.

#stormhour #thephotohour #reflections #photography #kerala #keralabackwaters #backwaters #trees #sunset #palmtrees #trees

"Dawning Pine" Original Oil Painting by Erin Hanson 2019 23 x 26 in A twisted Japanese pine stands against the backdrop of Arashiyama in Kyoto, Japan. The artistically-shaped tree reminds me of an oversized bonsai. The gracefully twisting branches glow pink in the first light of early dawn. https://www.erinhanson.com/portfolio/dawning-pine

A twisted Japanese pine stands against the backdrop of Arashiyama in Kyoto, Japan. The gracefully twisting branches glow pink in the first light of early dawn.

Dawning Pine
Original Oil Painting
by Erin Hanson, 2019
23 x 26 in

#art #kyoto #tree #treeclub #oilpainting🎨

Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Exeter An academic position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.

Job opportunity for part time quantitative researcher at University of Exeter @penarc.bsky.social

Join our NIHR funded project on chronic pain in older adults. Working with a large national dataset to understand issues around prescribing.

Closing date 15th April.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMI510/p...