#wales
⚠️⛈ #MetOffice have updated their warnings:
- New AMBER Warning for #Thunderstorms until 9pm Sat, covering parts of #Denbighshire, #Flintshire & #Wrexham. Very heavy showers could lead to disruptive surface water flooding within the catchment area.
- Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms, covering all of #Wales, until 10:30pm Sat and also 12pm-9pm Sun.
The stunning new statue of Cranogwen, erected in Ceredigion, has finally been revealed as part of a long and successful campaign to commemorate women in Wales.
https://nation.cymru/news/cranogwen-statue-finally-revealed/
Out now! mybook.to/GiveUsThisDay - the Merthyr rising. Courage, sacrifice, hope, faith, and love in the Welsh valleys in 1831. A struggle for a living wage. 'Another Rebecca Bryn masterpiece' #Wales #socialhistory #weekendreads #historicalfiction
#TORRO have issued a Convective Discussion until 11pm tonight
@Hellybootwader callaloo is amaranth. Garden Organic ate do a community experiment this year ( which I joined)
Sitting, waiting for the thunderstorms to start and giving my legs a rest from #wandering today, so here's a few #Photos from earlier in the week.
A "Thick Thighed #Beetle" sits on a #Dandelion while a "Marmalade #Hoverfly" hovers nearby
A view of #MynyddBrombil
A "Heath Spotted #orchid
A "Black Tailed Skimmer #dragonfly
#Nature #NaturePhotography #Cymru #Wales #InsectSaturday #Insects #Flowers
Thanks to our retired builder neighbour for this free “new” planter. The phlox plugs will love it…
#gardening #wales #frugal #cymru
Welsh language: Driver wins case over English-only parking fine
A parking firm has lost a case against a driver after she requested the details of a fine in Welsh.
Took this a short time ago. It's just so beautiful out there. #Eryri #Cymru #Wales #LindaSgoluppiArt
Yr Wyddfa: Can Wales' highest mountain really go plastic-free?
It's an uphill challenge, but there are plans to cut out all single-use plastics on Yr Wyddfa.
The Bug Club - “Out In The Streets” (2023)
My current earworm.
They’re a Welsh trio based in Caldicot, South Wales, and their music is the fun, uplifting, and frenetic type of garage rock I tend to enjoy most often. I like being happy 😀
Today's aimless wander took in #KenfigNationalNatureReserve, #KenfigPool and #SkerBeach ..... considering we've had no rain for about a month, it was still pretty soggy underfoot in places
Fond childhood memories of this place, Bracelet Bay #wales #cymru #photography #Gower
First year growing in #Wales. #BacktoOurRoots #collardgreens #mustardgreens #gardening #growyourown #BlackMastodon #urbangarden
Bracelet/Limeslade Bays, the Gower (with Mumbles lighthouse in the distance) #photography #wales #Gower
#BlackAndWhitePhotography #Darktable #Wales #PhotogSocial
I'm getting into Darktable and it is a cracking application. 👍 🙂
⚠️⛈️ The #MetOffice have now issued two Yellow Warnings for Thunderstorms for #Wales:
- 2pm-9pm Sat
- 12pm-9pm Sun
While many places will stay dry, some will see thunderstorms, which have the potential to bring localised heavy downpours.
While likelihood of severe impacts is still thought to be low, the chance is still there. As such, #NaturalResourcesWales have also issued a Yellow “Be Aware” advisory for risk of flooding over the weekend.
At the Pontio in Bangor yesterday for the launch of Andrea's exhibition, Refugees from National Socialism in Wales #Bangor #Pontio #Wales #Cymru #RefugeesWelcomeHere
La photo de la semaine : L'envol
#bird #birdphotography #gull #wales #animalphotography #behavior
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lioneldavoust/52959580795/in/dateposted/
A short circular walk (about 2 miles )around my home village at the top of the Rhondda yesterday 😊
#phonephotograhy
#walking
#outdoors
#wales
Last night's sky moments after sunset. Eryri, Wales #LindaSgoluppiArt #Eryrt #Wales #Sunset #Mastodon #Fediverse
Lots of different greens and textures in a small part of the garden #gardening #photography #wales
Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth set to be new leader
A senior party source says no other members of the party's Senedd group will be standing.
🎧 Reading, commenting and writing, and editing pictures under the influence of "Dark & Long (Thing In A Book) #Underworld, 2014. #Remastered 2018.
20:12 of #electro / #techno mood.
My soundtrack for getting shit done on the computer. The music increases the speed of my thoughts (to 97 BPM), the speed and accuracy of my typing and helps me focus.
#EddieFM #Wales #UK #DanceMusic https://youtu.be/gDbaUAeSHnw
Honeysuckle in full bloom in the garden - bees are loving it 🐝 #gardening #plants #photography #wales
@KateCelyn
Could this be at #Hillend Llangennith #Rhossili #Wales ?
Porthmadog: Police officer under criminal investigation after punch video
The officer was filmed seemingly hitting a man nine times in Porthmadog.
#WritingWonders 6/8: Mawwage is what bwings us togethah today...
This is a great prompt for me since book 2 hinges on Branwen's wedding to Matholwch.
Marriage in ancient Wales was mostly a simple contract between families. Dowries of cattle or other assets are given. One tradition I might use is the bride's fam kidnapping the bride on the day of the wedding to entice the groom to "rescue" his wife. I like this idea since it sets up an ironic turnaround later in the book.
@geerlingguy Very nicely done video
#Sony #Pencoed #Wales
16 years ago, mum died in hospital following several years living in a nursing home in the wake of a life-changing injury. Precious years we may never have had with her without the excellent care she received. Here we are on a teenaged summer holiday in Wales, I was lucky to be her son... #ThrowbackThursday #Throwback #TBT #Wales
⚠️⛈️ The #MetOffice have issued a Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms across #Wales, 2pm-9pm Saturday. While many places will remain dry, thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail are likely to develop in some areas. For a warning issued this far out, confidence in the forecast is currently low, but this yellow “Be Aware” warning has been issued because there is still a chance of disruption. We’ll keep you posted. #NorthWales
Seen on an evening walk on the main road up to #Glyncoch near #Pontypridd.
Taken with the 18-80mm f/4 lens.
#fujifilm #XH2 #photography #street #BlackAndWhite #Wales #Cymru
My new blog post looks at the Court of Appeal’s refusal of the permission to appeal in the challenge to Wales’ new Relationships and Sexuality Education. It also explores the implications for Religion, Values and Ethics which is similarly now mandatory: https://sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2023/06/08/end-of-litigation-over-wales-relationships-and-sexuality-education-code/
#wales #curriculum #curriculumforwales #relationshipsandsexualityeeducation #rae #religiousstudies #religionvaluesandethics #rve #law #courtofappeal
This easy, circular explores the headland west of Marloes village in #Pembrokeshire. It takes in dramatic coastal scenery with views to a number of islands, the remains of an Iron Age fort and an old World War II airfield. For details, see tinyurl.com/yt7c4y6m
Getting it right again. :baner:
#Wales #Cymru #Annibyniath #CymruAmByth
https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/23568553.eu-stronger-together-launched-urdd-eisteddfod-last-week/
I wrote a long post about trying to use an EV for a road trip holiday across Wales. It was not easy (and it was not exactly by choice!)
I learned a lot, and it was quite frustrating. But hey, we made it!
Mostly what I learned was the public charging infrastructure needs a lot of work.
➡️ https://rasterweb.net/raster/2023/06/05/the-electric-vehicle-road-trip/
Here's a Grey Seal, just chilling in a dingy, to make your Tuesday better!
Spotted on the way to Skomer Island, #Wales
...And to get a good idea of the novel's setting, here's where I first started writing it, in exactly the right area of Wales, almost 2 years ago! #wales
Hay Festival: Dua Lipa fan travels 3,000 miles to meet idol
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-65803931
#HayFestival #Books #Literature @bookstodon #Festival #Culture #Cultural #Hay-On-Wye #Powys #Wales
New homemade herb garden created using free pallets and hinges, a little chicken wire and liner, and some left over wood stain from the sheds #gardening #recycling #wales
Don't let the door hit you on the arse on your way out.
#AbolishTheMonarchy #NidOesAngenTywysogArGymru
#Wales https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/03/king-charles-to-give-up-home-in-wales-on-edge-of-brecon-beacons
Other work by the Ladybird artists
‘Welsh Hill Farm’
CF Tunnicliffe (1949)
#illustration #farming #wales
Sure is a beautiful day & what better than a morning visit to Roath Market. Lahmacun were there doing cheese and zatar!. This one belonged to @skybearuk lovely to see you and @tnjh!
#cardiff #Wales #Cymru #food #vegetarian
@rhys You know that. ✊ :baner:
#Wales #CmyruAmByth
Devolution is just a bigger prison cell.
You have more room to pace about, you can choose to paint your walls and are allowed a view from the window. However, for Scotland and Wales, prison governor London holds all the keys.
#Scotland #Wales #Westminster #ScottishIndependence #YesCymru #ToryRule #politics #Greens #SNP #Plaid
Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens, a fantastically qualified and experienced Welsh person, has been appointed acting chair of the BBC after the previous Tory appointee was ousted due to sleaze.
Welsh people should be in charge of everything imho 🏴
Mark Drakeford regarding glass being a part of the DRS. That wee pop you hear off camera is Glenn Campbell's head exploding.
Can UK peeps give this #petition their signature please?
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/638626
Devolve #immigration powers for #refugees to #Scotland, #Wales and #NorthernIreland
Devolve the power to accept migrants claiming to be refugees, to process claims for refugee status, and to grant to refugees with claims assessed as valid indefinite leave to remain within their respective territories, to Scotland, to Wales, and to Northern Ireland.
More details
Scotland has a long history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers.
Scotland also needs immigration. Its economy has an unmet need for labour in many sectors.
Devolving immigration powers regarding refugees to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could help the UK to fulfil its obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention without putting pressure on communities in England that object to welcoming refugees.
🎧 Close your eyes and listen to "Baby Blue" by #Badfinger. Do you hear #TheBeatles? Not for no reason.
The #Welsh band were signed to #AppleRecords, and the first of their hits were produced by #GeorgeHarrison.
Not "Baby Blue" (1972). #ToddRundgren was in the studio with the band for this song.
"The Welsh Ballroom Community (WBC) is the first of its kind in the country – but waltzing has very little to do with it. In this context, ballroom refers to the queer movement that began in 1920s New York, when black and Latino drag queens began to organise their own pageants, rebelling against racism in the established circuits. Welcoming all races and sexualities, they became safe spaces where people could be themselves and compete for trophies and cash prizes.
There are now hundreds of long-established ballroom communities around the world, particularly in North America, but also London, Bristol and Edinburgh. Members commonly belong to ‘houses’ that function as extended families, with leading ‘mothers’ and ‘fathers’ who provide support and guidance to the house ‘children’, who may feel excluded from the rest of society due to their sexual or gender identity."
https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wales-valleys-inside-welsh-ballroom-community/
#Welsh artists that work with/are inspired by the Black Mountain (not the Black Mountains) and/or the Cambrian Mountains, I'm after some art.
Paintings, drawings, jewelry, pottery, etc... I'd like to buy some art to carry the memories of my times there in something physical.
I can't promise to buy everything, but I'll have a look at everything 😊
While it’s become more cost-effective to launch satellites to orbit, bringing them back to Earth intact has proven much trickier.
A mini-manufacturing satellite that can return to Earth aboard an origami-like heat shield could revolutionise the manufacture of super-materials in space.
The Space Forge system consists of a nano-factory satellite equipped with a high-temperature alloy heat shield that also slows the descent upon re-entry.
It's been a glorious day for a hike. It was supposed to be 8 miles but turned into almost 12. The mountain in the last pic 8s the one we walked to the top of 😊
#photography
#walking
#outdoors
#wales
Last #WyeValleyWalk for the week, and the penultimate section of the walk as a whole. From Llangurig to Pont Rhydgaled, the route heading westwards, the river at over 1000 ft OD. The valley here is broader than it has been for a while, the river shallower, running clear over stone. Finishing at the confluence with Afon Tarrenig, the first river to join Afon Gwy.
Looking forward to the walk up to the source on Pumlumon, whenever that might be.
Toot.wales / Tŵt Cymru is a server for Wales and the Welsh, at home and abroad! Y rhwydwaith cymdeithasol annibynnol i Gymru, wedi’i bweru gan Mastodon!
:Fediverse: https://toot.wales
For more info see their About page at https://toot.wales/about or contact their admin at @jaz
The new @HiraethPod podcast on Prosiect pawb is both thoroughly depressing and excellent. The analysis of the role of power in the toxic culture in political parties is especially insightful https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RGi2PtuSdboGUD8d6v2hx?si=O4MSMlSnTQa3H5MHk2OLpA #UKPol #ukpolitics #Wales #politics
Ynys Gybi, or "Holy Island", is located off the northwestern shore of Anglesey, North Wales.
It features epic sea stacks and sheer cliffs of fabulous geology.
An on a cloudy and dark day, the area was even more moody.
Lots more photos from this day are available for you here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2023/5/12/holy-island-ynys-gybi-anglesey-north-wales-spring 👍
#landscape #seascape #spring #nature #travel #uk #britain #wales #northwales #anglesey #photography #photo #photographie
Adult female sperm whale found washed up on North #Wales shore
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-65530854 🐳 #Whales #Cetacean #MarineMammals #MarineScience
Corgis on the beach - Swansea Bay, to be exact.
No-one in #Scotland with vote labour? 32% - 39% more like - assuming #snp don't soil their own nest any more
#Wales? 44% - 51%
No lib Dems of course - by definition (yr vote defined you). But some who may have voted #libDem in the past will do so - some who voted #labour will vote lib Dem
There is way more anger at #toriesOut for what they've done than disappointment at labour for not promising a red dawn they cannot in any case deliver
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election#Wales
Even in #Welsh, the message is: #NotMyKing and #NotMyQueen
Drizzly & blustery but still nice to get away from civilisation for a few hours this morning. Only the Robin for company whilst I drank my coffee
Porth Wen brickworks Anglesey
#WelshPhotography #Nikon #Z50 #Wales #NorthWales #history #industry #landscape #coast
Māori-language punk band Half/Time will appear on the same bill as the Welsh-language post-punk band Adwaith this week at the Focus #Wales festival in Wrexham.
While the two cultures developed on opposite sides of the world, both are subject to colonial rule and have felt the pain of having their languages suppressed. The festival arrives amidst a surge of interest in both countries in learning their languages.
h/t @nijhuism
A forgotten peace petition started after WWI has resurfaced and is stirring hope. “…as the women of Wales were recovering from World War I, they demanded #peace in droves. Still grieving the husbands, sons, & loved ones who fought in the war, in 1923 the Welsh League of Nations United (WLNU) drafted a petition… calling for a warless world. The #petition was signed by roughly three quarters of all the #women in #Wales & was said to be seven miles long.” | Megan Lim, NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/04/29/1171794048/war-peace-petition-wales-women-anniversary
Cloud from a cloudbank kissing the sea. Taken a few minutes ago. #lindasgoluppiart #Eryri #Cymru #Wales #sea
#streetart #swansea #wales #discharge @AmiW
Visiting Swansea to see Discharge tonight, snapped a bit of street art along the way...
Drivers warned to 'remove their dentures', 'adjust their bra straps' and 'secure their nuts' before using a rural road in #Wales full of potholes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxknddlwd5o
Last night, a dream came true - I saw and captured the Aurora Borealis (aka Northern Lights) over Rhossili Bay. I've had this location in mind for years if the conditions were right. And last night it happened!
You can buy this photo here: https://www.dansantillo.com/gallery/gower/?photo=DS_308844
#photography #rhossili #rhossilibay #gower #wales #cymru #epic #northernlights #auroraborealis #pink #green #astro #night #nighttimephotography #nighttime #astrophotography
Congratulations to #Wrexham on winning the #NationalLeague today. Fantastic achievement for all involved.
#football #soccer #EFL #Wales #WelshFootball #WelshMastodon #WrexhamAFC
Cé chomh hálainn is atá an Bhreatain Bheag? / How beautiful is Wales?
#Language shouldn't frighten you. It is a beautiful expression of who you are and where you came from. It speaks to your past! The Video in this article is moving. It speaks to your soul.
#AnBhreatainBheag #Wales #Cymru
Bannau Brycheiniog: is this Welsh national park where Tory culture warriors will meet their Waterloo? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/21/bannau-brycheiniog-welsh-national-park-tory-culture-war-brecon-beacons
My first ever #Mosstodon! Check out this beautiful Oak covered in moss in #Wales. It's called the 'Castle Oak' est. 800-850 years old and within some of western Britain's awesome temperate rain forest. More info: https://woodlandtrust.tumblr.com/post/151138665139/the-castle-oak-dinefwr-castle-near-llandeilo
FAO all #queer folks & #allies within the #UK
If you haven't done so already, please sign & boost this UK #Government petition seeking to make #NonBinary a legally-recognised #GenderIdentity alongside male & female :NonBinaryHeart:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/629527
#England #Wales #NorthernIreland #TransRightsAreHumanRights #NonBinaryIsValid #pride #LGBTQ #petition
I need your help.
We've have a #solar PV and battery install done at our home.
Unfortunately, whenever the Solis inverter is connected to the house electricity supply, I can't use my #guitar amps (nor my digital modellers).
The problem? A lot of electrical noise. So loud it defeats my noise gates, and clearly audible even when playing.
Today, my solar installer has said 'not my problem, guv'.
I need to find someone in the #UK (preferably #Wales) who can hope me solve this.
Plz boost!