patrickhadfield

patrickhadfield, 1 day ago to random

I've no idea who made this, but it's genius.

#FuckTheTories #GTTO

patrickhadfield, 3 days ago to random

Govey, Govey, Gone.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/24/michael-gove-to-stand-down-at-general-election

Geri, 3 days ago to random

The more I think about it, the crosser I am. With a majority of 18,349, Gove's seat looked very much at risk, and he, frankly, denied me a joyous moment on July 4th

The Tories are bastards like that.

Xx

girlonthenet, 4 days ago to random

Let’s start looking forward to it: how will YOU celebrate the utter humiliation and potential annihilation of the Tory party on 4th July?

patrickhadfield, 5 days ago to random

I had to call BT, using my mobile.

To verify that I was who I said I was, BT said they'd send me a PIN code. To my mobile.

I explained that sending a code to the phone that was calling them wouldn't verify that it was actually me - it would verify the number they'd sent the code to (which they knew already, because they knew the number that was calling them).

A completely useless security process that proves nothing.

The operator probably wished he hadn't picked up my call...

patrickhadfield, 5 days ago to atheism

Hallelujah! No no, I mean For God's Sake! No no, I mean Jesus! Damn!

#NoGods #Atheism

"Majority of people in Scotland have no religion, census shows"
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/21/majority-of-people-in-scotland-do-not-believe-in-any-religion-census-shows?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

patrickhadfield, 5 days ago to random

Oh joy.

"The seemingly “never-ending” rain last autumn and winter in the UK and Ireland was made 10 times more likely and 20% wetter by human-caused global heating, a study has found."

‘Never-ending’ UK rain made 10 times more likely by climate crisis, study says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/22/never-ending-uk-rain-10-times-more-likely-climate-crisis-study?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

patrickhadfield, 8 days ago to random

Jay Rayner on a Syrian-Greek restaurant in Aberystwyth. I'm never likely to go, but I read it - and I'm sharing it - because I love Rayner's writing about food. As generous and compassionate as the food he describes!

"Arabic Flavour, Aberystwyth: ‘Food that tells a story’ – restaurant review"

https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/may/19/arabic-flavour-aberystwyth-food-that-tells-a-story-restaurant-review?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

patrickhadfield, 13 days ago to edinburgh

Summerhall, an arts complex in Edinburgh housed in a former veterinary college, is being sold.

This is a petition to hope it remains a centre for visual arts, music, dance, theatre and film. It also houses a brewery and a gin distillery, with an excellent pub, so it's got something for everyone!

It's a brilliant space throughout the year - not just during the Fringe!

#Summerhall #Edinburgh #SaveTheArts

https://www.change.org/p/preserve-summerhall-as-a-cultural-hub-in-edinburgh

patrickhadfield, 14 days ago to jazz

David Sanborn, Grammy award-winning saxophonist, dead at 78 :(

#jazz

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/13/entertainment/david-sanborn-death/index.html

patrickhadfield, 14 days ago to random

Sunak: “Extremists are also exploiting these global conflicts to divide us. People are abusing our liberal democratic values – the freedom of speech and right of protest – to intimidate, threaten and assault others..."

He's talking about the Tories, right? Right?!

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/13/rishi-sunak-to-fight-next-election-on-uk-security

RickiTarr, 15 days ago to random

Seriously heard someone saying they don't listen to many black artists, because they aren't really into rap. Bitch please, feel free to share songs from Black artists from any genre. Here is one of my favorites, if you like this song please check out her other work:

https://youtu.be/KovrJ8HXI1Q?si=HOYIG7YMuAUTsJz6

patrickhadfield, 15 days ago to random

It is easy to forget what a game-changer the AZ vaccine was: after months of lockdowns and isolation, it gave hope.

"It is estimated that it saved 6.3 million lives in 2021 alone...
AstraZeneca’s vaccine is no more – but its remarkable success must not be forgotten"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/11/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-jab-coronavirus-saved-lives-humanitarian-crises?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

patrickhadfield, 15 days ago to random

‘I don’t want to cancel him’: Rose Boyt on confronting the gaze of her father, Lucian Freud
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/may/12/rose-boyt-naked-portrait-lucian-freud-daughter-interview?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

patrickhadfield, 15 days ago to random

Neolithic site to be reburied after 20 years of excavation
https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/11/orkney-ness-of-brodgar-neolithic-site-reburied-after-excavation?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

patrickhadfield, 17 days ago to edinburgh

I've just seen Evie Waddell in Edinburgh's TradFest. I'm not well versed in traditional folk music, but this was just brilliant. She sings in Gaelic, Scots and English, and signs many of her songs. She even taught the audience how to sign some bits. She also acts out the words and dances.

Her enthusiasm is so infectious! The whole thing was simply wonderful.

If trad/folk is your thing - or even if it's just good music and a great time - get to see her!

#Edinburgh #tradfest #folk

TheBreadmonkey, 19 days ago to random

Do you think there's ever been a sort of collective agreement in the history of humanity where most people have thought - yep, we're living through such a great period right now ?

I mean - 2012 felt pretty good to me. The Olympics. David Cameron left his daughter in the pub. Savile was outed. Malala survived a shooting. The Conservatives hadn't built up to full steam yet. That guy did a big jump from space. We had Gangnam Style. And that old woman ruined then hilariously repainted that Jesus fresco. That felt like a good year. Although Bieber and fucking Mumford and Sons were still going strong.