Emigrated from West London to Beautiful North Wales in 2012. Love getting out photographing landscape and wildlife. Eclectic sense of humour. Music lover

Joined August 2010
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It's #worldphotoday I thought I'd share this #butterfly #nature #Nikon
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My views over Somerset for the next week 😀👍
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Shaping up for a nice sunset over Deeside @DeesideDotCom @DerekTheWeather @SabrinaJayneLee @Ruth_ITV
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Happy birthday today to 'the one and only' Beki Bondage #ViceSquad
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If you want Baroness Michelle Mone removed from the House of Lords and to repay the £136,000,000 owed to taxpayers, please RT!
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Was taking a photo of me and one of my paintings and accidentally captured my cat having the living bejesus scared out of him.
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"‘They’re a private company, run for profit!’: fury in Kent at South East Water’s outages." Cam someone please explain to me why South East Water are still in business, how they still have an operating licence and why the public are still be asked to put up with this nonsense? theguardian.com/environment/…
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Bodnant Garden’s iconic Laburnum Arch. Vibrant shades of vivid yellow and lime green. Absolutely stunning and humming with bees! Photos courtesy @helwlms #Wales #WelshPassion
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Save Our Trigs After being the last person to photograph the Chinley Churn Trig point before it was removed by the landowner and the shocking response from OS and the council, I have set up a petition to protect them. Click on the link to sign petition.parliament.uk/petit… Let's share and get this raised in parliament. Trig points (triangulation pillars) are one of the most recognisable and historically significant features of the British landscape, yet they currently have no formal legal protection. Constructed as part of the Ordnance Survey’s retriangulation of Great Britain between 1936 and 1962, these pillars formed a nationwide network used to accurately map the country for the first time. At their peak, over 6,500 trig points were installed across the UK, many positioned on hilltops and prominent landmarks, becoming enduring fixtures of our countryside. These structures are not just functional relics. They represent: A major scientific and engineering achievement of the 20th century A key part of Britain’s mapping heritage Cultural icons for walkers, hikers, and outdoor communities Landmarks that connect people to place, history, and exploration Today, while many trig points still stand, a significant number have been damaged, removed, or left to deteriorate, often without record or accountability. With the shift to satellite-based surveying such as GPS, these pillars are no longer required for their original purpose, making them increasingly vulnerable to neglect and loss. Despite their importance, trig points are not consistently protected under current heritage legislation. We call on the UK Government and heritage bodies, including Historic England and Ordnance Survey, to: Recognise trig points as nationally significant heritage assets Introduce formal protections where appropriate (e.g. listing or scheduled status) Create a national register documenting their condition and location Promote their preservation as part of the UK’s cultural and outdoor heritage Trig points have stood for generations, guiding mapmakers, walkers, and explorers alike. Without action, we risk losing these quiet sentinels of our landscape forever. Protect the points. Preserve our history. #saveourtrigs
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Remembering the late, great, Jeffrey Ross Hyman, aka 'Joey Ramone' who was born on this day in 1951 #RAMONES
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The reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles to Exmoor has been given the green light by Natural England, with up to 20 birds due to be released across the national park from this summer! #birdwatching #birdguides #birding #birds
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🚨 Taxpayers paid £32,955 last year for MPs to rent rooms and flats to each other. Five MPs — including Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell — collectively pocketed this public money via IPSA expenses in 2024-25. Even if “within the rules,” it’s a clear conflict of interest. Public funds flowing straight between MPs’ pockets while families struggle with rents and bills. This is exactly the kind of Westminster abuse that @RestoreBritain_ under Rupert Lowe will end. ✅ No more self-dealing ✅ Full ban on MP-to-MP renting with taxpayer cash ✅ Real transparency and accountability ✅ Put British taxpayers first — not the political class Labour lectures us about “fairness” while quietly lining their nests. The old parties wrote the rules for themselves. @RestoreBritain_ @RupertLowe10 will stop this abuse at the source. No more pigs at the trough on your hard earned money. Join the fight to Restore Britain. Taxpayers deserve better. restorebritain.org.uk/join_u… #MPSExpenses #RestoreBritain #RupertLowe
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Mr Wrexham ❤️ 🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC
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Hi @AngelaRayner Just checking to see if you’ll be calling for a General Election once your party changes PM?
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Getting a bit of everything this morning on Deeside. Rain, hail, sun, wind @SabrinaJayneLee @DerekTheWeather @Ruth_ITV @DeesideDotCom
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