Jungle 2D Game Backgrounds
4 themed backgrounds in a consistent style and color palette, plus tilesets for building extended jungle levels.
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Inspired by my love of the #jurassiccoast and #archaeology
Summer at Sea Glass Cove.
Dive into the world of Lauren Sunshine.
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Weekly Round UP 15 - 21 September 2025
Spoke in Parliament on the SEND crisis, highlighting its impact on children, families, and teachers Met the Energy Minister with Tom Gordon MP to discuss the Warm Homes Plan and spray-foam mortgage issues Gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the English Devolution Bill, urging stronger community powers Visited St John’s First School and Corfe Hills School, meeting staff and delivering assemblies followed by a lively Q&A with pupils Joined Dorset Police on patrols in Wimborne and Canford Heath, seeing their work tackling crime and supporting residents Held a Stoborough surgery helping constituents with SEND provision Met veterans in Poole for a wide-ranging discussion covering Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the nuclear deterrent, and MoD housing Visited Space Youth Project to show support for LGBT+ young people Visited a new homes development in Wimborne to see progress of phase 2 Opened the Liberal Democrat Conference and hosted a hospitality event with Daisy Cooper MP to discuss support for the sector. Spoke on BBC South and ITV Meridian on issues ranging from immigration, housing, bee conservation and town centres
A look back at some of my activities from last week.
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Spoke about how to better support neurodivergent people into employment in a parliamentary debate Challenged the minister on failings in the current online safety bill particularly around young people Raised the need to prioritise British businesses in defence contracts with the MoD Called for improvements to disabled bus passes, fairer charging for school services and cheaper young people's travel during Bus Services Bill Led a local business forum in Wimborne hearing about the issues faced by the hospitality sector Co signed a Bill in that would introduce screening for autism and other conditions and improve teacher training on neurodiversity Assisted residents at advice surgeries in Canford Heath and Sturminster Marshall covering issues including Dorset Local Plan, road safety and failures in NHS services Met with chief fire officer to discuss fire prevention and future funding issues Attended the funeral of former MP, my friend and mentor, Dame Annette Brooke
A quick recap of last week’s highlights.
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Weekly Round UP 01 - 07 September 2025 Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Pool
Spoke during the Gaza statement to raise concerns over the lack of action on export licences to Israel Asked the Govt to do more on emergency resilience for climate related crisis after the devastating Holt Heath fire Championed hospitality during a debate in parliament highlighting rising costs and seeking support for it Invited the Minister to visit Goodens Farm in Wareham to see the innovative work being done by small farmers Asked Solicitor General to review how courts deal with repeat offenders in stalking cases Led a debate on Devolution and community empowerment warning that the bill risks centralising power and undermining community decision making Welcomed expansion of early years care but raised concerns about some families access to funded childcare
Welcomed expansion of early yrs care but raised concerns about families struggling to access funded childcare Visted the Museum of Broken Dreams exhibition in Westminster, highlighting how bureaucracy and red tape prevent community projects from realising their potential Attended a Sepsis Awareness Month event to support awareness of a condition that claims 48,000 UK lives Met with the Police and Crime Commissioner to discuss local policing challenges and ways to address them Met Corfe Mullen residents in an advice surgery discussing NHS, road safety and social care Met with home care organisations to discuss issues facing the industry including social care funding, care visas and carer pay Met Dorset council to discuss ideas for expansion of special school provision for primary phase children
First week back in Westminster since the summer break has been a busy one—here’s a look at some of what I’ve been up to last week.
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Vikki stands next to a tank. Text Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole, 21 - 27 July 2025
Text - Held discussions with leaders of BCP and Dorset Councils on a range of local issues and explored how we can collaborate more effectively to offer better services. Met with the Chair of NHS Dorset to gain a deeper understanding of local healthcare challenges and discuss how I can best support Dorset’s healthcare system. Led a briefing for MPs on Labour’s Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, focusing on how to challenge the proposals undermining local authorities including, BCP and Dorset Council. Raised questions with the Minister on the steps being taken to improve digital infrastructure, including broadband and mobile coverage in Dorset. Wrote to the Secretary for Health to highlight concerns around the impact of poverty on access to healthy food, especially for children and young people. As part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, I joined colleagues on a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to learn about the base’s critical role in UK defence intelligence and logistics.
It’s been another busy one—here’s a look at some of what I’ve been up to last week.
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Vikki with Ed Davey and Mo Constantine making bath bombs at Lush. Text - 14 - 20 July, 2025, Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole
Text - Visited Lush HQ in Poole with Sir Ed Davey to tour the factory and discuss how I can support this true Dorset success story. Questioned the Minister on illegal parking in seafront areas. I’m pleased the Government has since agreed to a pilot scheme for parking fines. Visited Ad Astra Infant School and Haymoor Junior School. At Ad Astra, I also met with trainee teachers on who are preparing to teach in Dorset. Pressed the Minister on what redress is available for homeowners misled by anti-competitive practices among some house builders. Held a surgery in Lytchett, supporting constituents on issues including speech support and teacher retention. Met with Pop'n'Olly in Wimborne to discuss inclusive LGBT+ education in primary schools. Visited Birds of Poole Harbour Osprey Hide to learn more about their work to reintroduce species to Dorset. 14 - 20 July, 2025, Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole
Text - Joined colleagues with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme on Salisbury Plain to observe military exercises and learn more about future threats to national security. Met with Demos and the Centre for Ageing Better to discuss improving housing in Dorset and nationwide. Attended several health-focused parliamentary events to deepen my understanding of key NHS issues and how I can better support constituents, including Making Equal Health a Reality, Radiotherapy & National Cancer Plan, Fertility Access UK and the Parkinson’s UK Reception. Showed my support at the Youth Voices on Votes at 16 event. It’s great to see more young people now getting the vote in Mid Dorset and North Poole. Hosted a meeting with the Access to Food Partnership to discuss strengthening food access services in BCP. Met with NHS Dorset Dental Rep to discuss how residents can access urgent treatment via NHS 111. 14 - 20 July, 2025, Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole
Here’s what kept me busy last week!
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Vikki stands with “Science without suffering” sign. Main text says - Challenged the Deputy Prime Minister on local children with special needs denied a school place, and who risk being out of school in September. Met Dorset’s Police Chief Superintendent to discuss concerns, including knife crime, anti-social behaviour, and police response in our communities. Questioned the Dept for Work & Pensions about failures in the Child Maintenance Service to handle disputes in a timely fashion. Spoke in a debate on GP funding in the South West, highlighting challenges at Wareham and Wimborne surgeries. Raised concerns about the impact of conflict on children globally, but especially in Gaza and the wider Occupied Palestinian Territories. Raised local government funding concerns in Westminster and the impact on social care, and other vital services. Attended a coffee morning at The White House School to meet with parents, pupils, and dedicated staff. Discussed concerns raised by various constituents about the NHS with the Chair of NHS Dorset and Chief Exec of Dorset Healthcare Trust. Attended the funeral of More Bus Managing Director, Andrew Wickham MBE – a true public servant and lovely man. Attended Parliamentary drop-ins on phasing out animal testing and supporting the rights of those undergoing fertility treatment. Hosted two work experiences from local 6th forms in Westminster and in my Wimborne office.
A quick update on what I’ve been working on last week!
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#MosaicMonday
Found at Hinton St. Mary in #Dorest.
It has been suggested it could be one of the earliest known depictions of Jesus Christ found in #Britain. Date from the 4th Century AD. Other suggestions are the Emperor Constantine.
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It's a beautiful day to nip to the #seaside to hunt for #seaglass...
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Aria Fiction
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As I crack on with my next novel (crime this time), I thought I'd remind you of the #openinglines of my most recent #romcom...
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As I crack on with my next novel (crime this time), I thought I'd remind you of the #openinglines of my most recent #romcom...
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Arrest over care home deaths...
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