Cwm Rhondda
Jesus, lover of my soul
Forth in thy name. O Lord, I go

All sung at my parents' funerals.

UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027. Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year alone. Source: Department for Education, 15 April 2026.

Today, the UK and the EU signed the legal text in Brussels today to formally bring the UK into Erasmus+ in 2027.

This marks a monumental milestone for young people across the UK, whom, from 2027 onwards, can experience transformative opportunities with Eramus+.

A very splendid fellow!

“Dear Prime Minister, we write as the CEOs of hospices that have been forced to cut services over the past two years due to rising costs, inconsistent charitable income, and insufficient government funding" - Read the full letter and support our Fair Funding campaign today ow.ly/nq4H50YJVEL

Just wondering: how long would it take to construct a canal through #AbuDhabi to by-pass the Strait of #Hormuz? Presumably several years? Is this feasible as a long-term solution to the Iranian crisis? Is this a trivial or facetious suggestion?

Impeach Trump NOW Over a month ago, while Washington D.C. was asleep, Donald Trump pushed the button. He didn't ask Congress, he didn't show proof of a threat, and he didn't care about the consequences. He just selfish

URGENT: Trump has lost it, and we need to stop him NOW.

He threatened to erase Iran's entire civilization tonight. That's genocide, plain and simple.

We only have a couple hours to act before it's too late:

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Choir: (collective gulp)

The image says, "PRISON SENTENCE FOR ISRAELIS, DEATH SENTENCE FOR PALESTINIANS." It also says, "Israel's death penalty bill is a reminder: this is illegal occupation, functioning as intended," with the OXFAM logo below.

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The Israeli government has granted itself another means to dehumanise, suppress, and kill Palestinians. Israel is violating international law.

At least they couldn't get confused between harmonisations that way. (J S Bach included four different ones in the St Matthew Passion.)

Luther certainly did, although he thought it more important that Mary believed the angel's word.

Were you the only person singing the hymn melody, by any chance? :-)

Time was when I served at the altar for all the Holy Week and Easter services. Later I sang for them all, including Easter Sunday choral evensong. Went on for years. This year I was lucky to get to sing evensong on Palm Sunday. Missing it terribly. I feel guilty for not doing enough. #CofEPeeps

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Our Future Health Let’s prevent disease together

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Senegal: Reject The Anti-LGBT+ bill Parliament in Senegal adopted a bill on March 11 to double prison sentences to 10 years and criminalise speaking up for LGBT+ rights. The President still hasn’t signed it. Sign now to stop this anti-L...

Parliament in Senegal adopted a bill on March 11 to double prison sentences to 10 years and criminalise speaking up for LGBT+ rights. The President still hasn’t signed it. Sign now to stop this anti-LGBT+ law: a.allout.org/s/Pa3jX/

The Government needs to realise more regulation won’t fix our broken water system.

We need to kick financial predators out & take it back into public control.

But don’t just take it from me. Listen to a sewage campaigner who inspired Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Business’.

@windrushwasp.bsky.social

Sign the Petition Change the process for victims of rogue traders

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Change the process for victims of rogue traders!

We and others locally have been victims of a rogue roofer and builder in Crewe:

Stop scanning us all with facial recognition! I just signed a petition to stop the massive rollout of facial recognition surveillance in the UK. The government and shops are starting to scan us without clear laws in place, effectively turning our...

I just signed a petition to stop the rollout of facial recognition surveillance in the UK.

The Government and shops are scanning us without clear laws in place, using our faces like barcodes.

It feels really invasive. Can you take 30 seconds to sign it too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

While people feel the foundations of their lives are shaking, this deep crisis will continue | Clive Lewis The partisan debate since the Gorton and Denton byelection risks blinding us to the truth. People are rejecting wholesale the way our politics has developed, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

A perspicacious analysis:

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Sign the petition: Reform: hands off our hard-won rights! Reform UK just announced plans to scrap loads of our rights🚨 ❌ Water down our rights in work ❌ End anti-discrimination laws. ❌ Bin renter protections against unfair evictions I just signed the petit...

Reform UK just announced their planning to bin hard won workers rights and anti-discrimination laws - sign the petition to demand they cancel their plans NOW: 38d.gs/reform_right...

The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?

I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...

Esptein files: release EVERY missing page now! The headlines say the Epstein files are out. The math says they’re lying. Right now, Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice is still sitting on over 3 million pages of evidence that are legally required to

Esptein files: release EVERY missing page now! action.eko.org/a/esptein-fi...

I have just sadly discovered that Clive Billenness' anti-bullying website ABEL (www.abel.org.uk) is no longer being maintained. It is a huge shame that no one took over this valuable resource following his untimely death. The content is still available: web.archive.org. #CofE #bullying #safeguarding

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Sign the petition: Tell Keir Starmer: Don't back down over Trump's Greenland tariff threats. Trump is threatening the UK & 7 other supposed allies with more tariffs unless he gets his hands on Greenland. This can't be allowed to happen. Join me and sign the petition telling Keir Starmer not t...

This is bananas. Trump is threatening new tariffs on the UK and seven other European countries unless we give in to his plans to take over Greenland.

I've just signed this petition calling for Keir Starmer to stand firm against him. Will you join me and add your name? 38d.gs/trump_gl_df

As Robert Jenrick jumps ship, Reform’s “new politics” looks more like a spin cycle for the same people behind 14 years of decline.

Jayne Ozanne made an OBE in New Year Honours Services to religion and equality based on sexuality and gender have earned Jayne Ozanne an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

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Merry Christmas and happy new year, everyone!!🎄❄️☃️ #CofEPeeps