Andy Scargill
@andyscargill.bsky.social
🔸️Environmental Campaigner 🔸️Chair of the Friends of Countess of Chester Country Park 🔸️TCV Merseyside Volunteer Officer 🔸️House Concert Promoter (Folk at the Lodge)
When I was a kid we were taught that emissions were warming up the atmosphere, increasing the probability of things like wild fires, even in chilly old Britain. We drew pictures. We wrote to MPs. This was my neighbourhood yesterday My anger at the deniers, obstructionists & shills knows no bounds
@tcvnational.bsky.social volunteers do an amazing job of making #CountessofChesterCountryPark the wonderful place that it is. If you see them in the park on a Friday morning, please give them a thanks. @shitchester.bsky.social @skintchester.bsky.social @cwpnhs.bsky.social
The Conservation Volunteers@tcvnational.bsky.social · 2w agoAs #LoveParksWeek2026 comes to a close this weekend, we're celebrating the incredible role parks and green spaces play in our communities. From supporting physical & mental wellbeing to bringing people together to connect with nature, our parks are at the heart of community life. buff.ly/vtE4bXS
‘It’s alright for them’: private schools and golf courses stay green despite England’s hosepipe bans
‘It’s alright for them’: private schools and golf courses stay green despite England’s hosepipe bans
As parks turn brown and paddling pools go unfilled, exemptions mean sports pitches can stay lush – even in school holidays After multiple punishing heatwaves, and no rain in parts for over a month, it seems the whole of the south of England is golden brown. But by Hammersmith Bridge in Barnes, south-west London, there is the unmistakable scent of damp soil. The playing fields of St Paul’s school, where fees are up to £57,000 a year, are a bright, lush green. Continue reading...
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Criminal charges against water executives for cheating bit.ly/3Tg1drl
Former Southern Water executives face criminal charges
Environment Agency claims four ex-employees including chief executive tampered with testing
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Congratulations to Chester parkrun on celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Every week a large number of our local community volunteer to make parkrun happen for the hundreds of participants who regularly take part. Thank you to each and every one of you.
#CountessParkCome has a trail for everyone! Join us on Tuesday 28th July, 6.30 and 8.00pm and try one. . We will be at the #FreindlyBench with a selection of leaflets and advice. @shitchester.bsky.social @wearechester.bsky.social @cwpnhs.bsky.social @cwva.bsky.social @socheshire.bsky.social
On the 28th July @ 7pm I will be doing a FREE guided history walk in the Countess of Chester Country Park. Spaces are limited, sign up via Eventbrite using the link below: tinyurl.com/CoCCP-Histor...
Guided History Walk of the Countess of Chester Country Park
Many people may know that a significant part of the Country Park was a municipal council tip .. but there is much more history than this!
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Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying that the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership, as he signals a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East
The main wildflower meadow in the #CountessofChesterCountryPark is looking especially good at the moment. @friendscoccp.bsky.social are carrying out a bioblitz on it on Tuesday 6pm - 7pm. @recordlrc.bsky.social
Guy Shrubsole@guyshrubsole.bsky.social · last mo.Happy #NationalMeadowsDay! Meadows are incredibly rich habitats, bursting with wildflowers, butterflies & insects. Here’s just a few examples from places I’ve visited recently: Knapweed covered in burnet moths; ‘meadow-maker’ (Yellow Rattle); Pyramidal Orchids in a farmer’s field; Meadowsweet
China is quickly turning green. The country has planted 66 billion trees since 1978, with plans for 34 billion more by the middle of this century, as part of its "Great Green Wall" to slow the spread of the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts. www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
66 billion trees have been planted in China's Great Green Wall — and they appear to be growing faster than natural forests
A study of China's planted and natural forests reveals age, species mix, and CO2 sensitivity all contribute to how fast trees sprout leaves.
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The multimillionaire Nigel Farage rails against climate action, while gliding from one air-conditioned building to another. He knows that he and his ilk will suffer least. But he is prepared to sacrifice everyone else to the demands of his fossil-fuelled funders. So much for "the man of the people".
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committed genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children .. 30% of those killed were children. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
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Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine: One more Russian crime against humanity,history,Christianity. "As a result of the Russian shelling that is taking place now, on the night of June 15, the roof of one of the holiest places in the Christian world is burning -
A nine-year ban is a significant period – above the average for director disqualifications – and reflects the serious nature of Lex Greensill’s conduct. The Insolvency Service had sought to disqualify Greensill for as long as 15 years. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Financier Lex Greensill banned from running UK companies for nine years
Founder of Greensill Capital says there was no finding he acted dishonestly after his company collapsed owing £1.6bn
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It's Europe Day! Today, we celebrate all that Europe stands for. And we celebrate all of us, the citizens of Europe. Because all together, we are Europe. Happy Europe Day!
Watching the tribute to Sir David Attenborough tonight was the perfect antidote to the sadness of seeing so many people turning to Reform in today's elections. You had an open goal Labour and repeatedly missed it.
Launched in January 2020 .. it's so good to see it 'at last' becoming real. 98% of wetland meadows have disappeared, this is Chester's chance to bring one back.
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 3mo agoI'm pondering on why the B5445 Wrexham Road was closed last week whilst the road was resurfaced .. remembering whose home it goes by .. yet Mill Lane in Upton has so many pot holes it's like a slalom driving up it 🤔. The A540 Parkgate Road is also in a dreadful state.
I was reminded of this song from my youth earlier .. politicians really haven't learned .. but we continue to vote them in. youtu.be/VGWsGyNsw00
Buffy Sainte-Marie - Universal Soldier
YouTube video by Rudy De Saedeleir
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On Earth Day 2026 we should never forget the song 'Whose Garden Was This' by Tom Paxton written in 1970 for the first Earth Day. It's even more relevant now. youtu.be/msKYLHwqvW4
Tom Paxton - Whose Garden Was This? (Live 1971)
YouTube video by Boot Leg
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Looking back to last weekend and Janice Burns & Jon Doran playing #FolkattheLodge .. sold out show and a cracking night. The chemistry between these guys is another example in the music world of 1 + 1 = 3.
My first Orange-tip butterfly of the season .. in our garden and in this case a female. Recorded on iNaturalist .. getting my hand in ready for the City Nature Challenge next weekend where I'll be supporting the Chester bid to win! @recordlrc.bsky.social @friendscoccp.bsky.social
Great house concert from Janice Burns & Jon Doran on Saturday at Folk At The Lodge, Chester. Always a treat to see these two play. @janandjon.bsky.social @janice-mandolin.bsky.social @jondoranmusic.bsky.social Catch 'em live www.janandjon.com/live #folkatthelodge @andyscargill.bsky.social
David Attenborough .. every year, domestic cats kill millions of mammals .. and birds.
Genevieve Holl-Allen, "What further sanctions should be on Israel?" Zack Polanski, "All options are on the table" "What would Israel actually have to do and say that this is not a country behaving like an ally?"
Interesting to read that the crew of Artemis have had problems, like many of us down on earth, with Microsoft Outlook!! gulfnews.com/world/outloo...
'I have two Outlooks and neither one is working': How Artemis II Crew battled tech glitches in space
Mission Control in Houston had to intervene remotely
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