Peter Lloyd

Wandering the streets of 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐚, Malta🇲🇹

#lovemalta #malta #visitmalta #senglea

When a last-minute header sends a capacity crowd into delirium and knocks Premier League Hibernian out of the Scottish Cup, it tends to stay with a player for a while. Kieran Ngwenya wants more of exactly that feeling when #pars face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup quarter-final this evening.

Beautiful winter scene by Mila - #photography

Inspirational speech by Barack Obama - "whenever we have the chance to make an impact not for fame, not for glory or because success is guaranteed but because it gives our lives purpose, because it aligns with what our faith tells us God demands, and because if we don't step up nobody else will."

Another beautiful photo of Skye by Damian - #photography

So how does the UK plan to pay for an increase in defence spending - raiding budgets such as overseas aid that serve the poorest and most vulnerable.

In a multi-party society FPTP produces perverse results and the election of MPs who have the support of only a fraction of their electorate. It needs to change before we end up with a far right Reform Government that will produce the nightmare scenario similar to what we are seeing in America!

#pars have not been in a Scottish Cup quarter-final for 17 years. Saturday at home against Aberdeen represents exactly the kind of moment Neil Lennon envisaged when he took on the role at Dunfermline. Hopefully it is another step in a carefully constructed story of revival at KDM Group East End Park

Sarah Owen, said: “Of course we need an immigration system that is both credible and fair but what has been touted by the Home Office satisfies neither criteria. The idea of deporting children mimics Trump’s ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] detention of children.

" households can use their rights to social security to try to get by. It’s there not just for people who are out of work, or who can't work – around four in ten people on Universal Credit are in employment and nearly three-quarters of children in poverty in Scotland are in working households."

Spring is a time full of new beginnings.

For those seeking safety in Scotland, however, new beginnings can be filled with uncertainty and fear.

🌻This spring, you can help plant seeds of hope by becoming a regular donor today.

Set up a regular gift
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu observed, “When people say that religion and politics don’t mix, I wonder which Bible it is they are reading.” Engagement with politics is one vital way that Christians can live out the commandment to love our neighbours, seek justice and peace, and pursue God’s kingdom.

Spectacular photo by Paul of the sun breaking through the clouds over the mountains - #photography

Pleased with the crocus lining the path to the front door - Spring has finally arrived

Now more than ever, we must continue to pray for peace 🙏

As the war continues in the Middle East, countless families are facing fear, loss and uncertainty.

We grieve the lives lost to violence.

We stand with those mourning love ones.

Lovely woodland photo by smartphone photographer - #photography

Great result for the #pars last night winning 3-0 against Ross County . “I’m so thrilled with the performance and obviously we’ve used the squad tonight. So I couldn’t be happier with the players that played and the players who contributed when they came on against a side who were going very well.”

Wandering the streets of Birgu, Malta🇲🇹

#lovemalta #malta #visitmalta #malteseislands

Beautiful photo by Mike - #photography

"Greed, intolerance, ambition for power, and violence are motives that push forward the decisions for war. These motives are often justified by a war ideology that forgets the immeasurable dignity of human life, every human life, and the care and respect owed to each one." #PopeFrancis #PrayForPeace

Commit to ending homelessness by 2040 in upcoming manifestos. This means building more truly affordable homes, giving wraparound help to people much earlier on, ideally before they become homeless, being more strategic and impactful with how money is spent – making sure that it reduces homelessness.

📣 Dundee City Council has declared a #HousingEmergency, recognising what people already know: their housing system isn’t working.

We look forward to working alongside the council to tackle homelessness and fix the broken and biased housing system across Dundee.

ℹ️ shelterscotland.org/DCCHE

🚨The Chancellor highlighted positive steps taken so far to tackle hunger in today’s #SpringStatement

We welcome these, but with 6.8 MILLION people facing severe hardship, the UK government must make more plans to tackle hunger in the upcoming Autumn Budget. 🧵

1Campaign graphic with the text ‘Families belong together’ above a child looking out a rainy window.

Campaign graphic with text encouraging people to sign a faith leader letter, shown beside a child looking out a rainy window.

Campaign graphic listing three actions supporters can take, over the same image.

Families belong together.

Every family deserves safety.

Every child deserves healthcare and education.

That's why we're launching our campaign for refugee family reunion.

Good luck to Zurie and all the team from Dunfermline East Church that are taking part. Hope that you do not get too cold and wet and raise a lot of money!

This is so sad - often stopped in the cafe and they also sold Christmas trees in season. Terrible news for the staff and volunteers.

Stunning photo by Catherine of this incredible tree - #photography

Getting a job is a huge milestone for many refugees, yet often it’s out of reach.

Scotland can change this. The next Scottish Government must ensure refugees can use their skills by removing barriers, improving skills recognition and opening up pathways.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/tzRT50YnVz3

👋 Hello from Bugibba, Malta🇲🇹

📷 scottstravelphotos

#lovemalta #bugibba #malta #visitmalta