Ecological researcher whenever I can, esp. bats and insects. Awareness of anxiety and depression. Pro-fairness. Anti-mob mentality. On borscht cleansing diet.
One of my fave things in York Minster: a medieval wren stalking a spider. It reminds me that history isn't only kings and battles. Someone, centuries ago, found joy in the same things we still notice today. It's a reminder of how much we have in common over our differences.
Labour, Tories, Lib Dems and Greens: I demand you stand down in Clacton. I will be a unity candidate and pledge to build at least one affordable house.
Nigel Farage says he wants The People versus the Establishment. So be it.
Leave him to me.
I'm recovering from a breakdown at the moment so things have been pretty tough- if you could spare a few moments to RT my post about the prints of my photos in my Etsy shop (previous tweet) it would help to maybe put my shop in front of a few extra eyes.
Thankyou so much 🌿
Cuts to disability benefits would be catastrophic. Join @scope and add your name to show the Government we will not tolerate further cuts. Save our lifeline 📢 https://t.co/f22wftkbWQ
It would be so so helpful if you could retweet my May botanical illustration & mental health workshop in my previous tweet if you have a few seconds. I've been unable to work since December due to a breakdown (not remotely proud of this) and I'm trying to get back on my feet so if you could RT it would help enormously. I so love teaching people how to draw & how it changes brain biochemistry resulting in better mental health 🌿
Essential read by Nuala Lam.Pls share.
It's possible that we, in UK, are particularly susceptible to turning on people who function as our democracy’s early warning system..a pollster explained..his work demonstrates.. British public dislike.. activists.
https://t.co/TPtLwfZS3s
If you have a friend who’s been a bit quiet via text/there’s signs they’re feeling low, maybe check in on them. If they’re struggling with depression (often worsened by🌲) showing them they’re important to you can make a real difference to their thoughts-it can help them hold on.
Jimmy Lai has paid the price for his courageous stand for democracy with 4 years in a Hong Kong prison. At 77 years old and with ailing health, he’s ready to come home to the UK.
#FreeJimmyLai#BringHimHome
My Feb beginners' botanical illustration & mental health w'shop is now open.
I'll teach you:
✒️🌿How to break plants down into simple shapes & add shading
🧠How time spent creatively improves mental health
Limited spaces. Earlybird price expires 1 Jan:
https://t.co/vpDoXkDdgi
Apparently Fairytale of New York by The Pogues with the wonderful Kirsty MacColl isn't well known outside of Ireland and the UK (not even in New York!)
If you're one of my international friends who doesn't know it, you're in for a treat for the next four minutes:
I've opened my Etsy shop for:
🌿botanical calendars to arrive in Jan
🐚a few of my limited edition art prints
🪶jewellery orders for🌲(UK only)
🌸vouchers for my jewellery designs(rest of world)
My prints & calendars are designed to improve mental health:
https://t.co/Rb19nj8HVK