Use the State of Yorkshire’s Nature report to make change; to inform policy, to lobby politicians, and to green your community. 🌳 Together we can create a greener future for all. 💚 yorkshirewt.org.uk/StateOfNature 📷 John Potter #YorkshireNatureReport #WorldEnvironmentDay‌

To celebrate manifesto week - my first 'walk and talk' vlog! 👇 30 second rundown of 6 vital steps the next government must take to reverse the rising tide of people forced to turn to food banks because they just can't afford essentials. (Also - no one fell over🥳)

This week, as party manifestos are released, we're starting to see whether ending poverty is on the agenda. Joseph Rowntree Foundation unpack commitments in the Lib Dem manifesto here 👇 Tell your candidates that you want poverty to be their priority at: letsendpoverty.co.uk/candidates/ #letsendpoverty

Sunak framing getting people off disability benefits as a “moral mission” is a Victorian dog whistle. It frames being able to work as a virtue and being too sick to as a moral failing. It suggests the solution is, not structural change, but disabled people trying harder.

🚨journalists and commentators🚨 Repeat: PIP is NOT an unemployment benefit Disabled people IN work can claim PIP. It is there to reflect the inequality disabled face in society

Just popping on my work hat to let you know you can now find me in the CharityComms freelance directory. If you're looking for clear, catchy copy or friendly freelance comms support for your charity, get in touch. shorturl.at/xoXPC

A late afternoon walk around Strensall Common, with a surprise appearance by at least 3 crossbills, plus a tree pipit, fly-over little egret, 3 herons, reed buntings, linnets, stonechats, swifts and meadow pipits. York Birding

Even oystercatchers have caught football fever. This is one of four on the pitch next to York College this afternoon. Nice to see some pyramidal orchids on the verge by the bus stop too York Birding

13 days to go until the #GeneralElection! Ashleigh from Halifax is demanding action to end poverty this election - will you join her? Challenge your local candidates to take action end poverty if they are elected. Follow the link to take action: lght.ly/plki8g6 🗳️

Saw Ray Davies trending and was very grateful to see it's his birthday 😅

In honour of Sir Ray Davies The Kinks on his 80th birthday, and to celebrate summer and Yorkshire's wildlife, here is one of my favourite song references/puns in Discover Yorkshire's Wildlife... Yorkshire Wildlife Trust ywtshop.org.uk/product/discov…

This little owl was soaking up some sun at RSPB Fairburn Ings and RSPB St Aidan’s St Aidan's this afternoon.

"It's making me angry now. This is a matter of justice." Will you join Karen in making sure poverty is on the agenda at this General Election? With just 10 days to go, write to the candidates in your area to call for action: lght.ly/hc92i86 #LetsEndPoverty

Hobby over the entrance to Askham Bog earlier this afternoon York Birding

Great start to the day at the new Health Equals campaign on the Southbank. Shocking to see such stark differences in life expectancy across the UK. Do have a look and support the campaign #MakeHealthEqual

Does it work like this? If someone with big ear lobes does a bad thing, I should say all people with big ear lobes do bad things, and all bad things are done by people with big ear lobes?

Had a visit from this lovely orange swift moth, found resting on our back door. Thanks Abi Cairnswood for the expert ID!

I am on this boat. The wildlife is just mad.

Absolutely amazing trip with YorkshireCoastNature Mark James Pearson today off Staithes, watching minke whales and bottle nose dolphins galore. But this great shearwater stole the show. Also loads of sooties, great and Arctic skua, glimpse of roseate tern and Caspian gull.

This week's #MeetAFreelancer is Paul Brook who can help with copywriting and editing. Check out his LinkedIn here: bit.ly/4bmFBNl