Annie B
@annieeb.bsky.social
Outdoor, nature, garden loving folkie living in North Yorkshire.
Proud parent moment.
A great programme that encourages the international exchange of ideas and learning if you’re not already aware.
A great programme that encourages the international exchange of ideas and learning if you’re not already aware.
I am delighted to share that I have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship. I am going to be exploring elements of adoption within Finland and Australia that help support connection, openness and understanding of adoption. Thank you @churchillfship.bsky.social #ChurchillFellow25
July 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Proud parent moment.
A great programme that encourages the international exchange of ideas and learning if you’re not already aware.
A great programme that encourages the international exchange of ideas and learning if you’re not already aware.
Baby robins discovered today in the woodshed. How exciting. Stay safe little ones.
May 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Baby robins discovered today in the woodshed. How exciting. Stay safe little ones.
Madness. If @teamlabouruk.bsky.social vote against this one small thing for nature there’ll have lost any remaining credibility for me and I’ll not vote for them again.This govt has been such a huge disappointment to date. @lukecharters.bsky.social @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social
‘The hypocrisy is staggering’: will swift bricks fall prey to government fears of Reform?
Campaigner Hannah Bourne-Taylor fears goal of requiring all new homes in England to include a hollow brick to help endangered cavity-nesting birds may be dropped
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Madness. If @teamlabouruk.bsky.social vote against this one small thing for nature there’ll have lost any remaining credibility for me and I’ll not vote for them again.This govt has been such a huge disappointment to date. @lukecharters.bsky.social @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social
The Esk Valley around Grosmont is a favourite place to walk and this time of the year it’s particularly special. Carpets of wild garlic and bluebells as far as the eye can see, together with cowslips, early purple orchids, greater woodrush, red campion, greater stitchwort, bugle and so much more.
May 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The Esk Valley around Grosmont is a favourite place to walk and this time of the year it’s particularly special. Carpets of wild garlic and bluebells as far as the eye can see, together with cowslips, early purple orchids, greater woodrush, red campion, greater stitchwort, bugle and so much more.
These have appeared in our front border. Very pretty but a little concerned it might be a Spanish invader and not a native variety.
#wildflowers
#wildflowers
April 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
These have appeared in our front border. Very pretty but a little concerned it might be a Spanish invader and not a native variety.
#wildflowers
#wildflowers
Exciting … look forward to this one in the autumn
Thrilled to announce my new book & reveal its stunning cover! Ghosts of the Farm - Two Women’s Journeys Through Time, Land & Community, published by the lovely @chelseagreenbooks.bsky.social in the UK & US, on 30th September. Available to pre-order now. It’s a delicious, urgent kind of haunting 1/5
April 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Exciting … look forward to this one in the autumn
Home to York. Daffodils and cherry blossom in full bloom around the city walls. 4146km travelled by train in just over 2 weeks. What an adventure. Definitely going to make more of the journeying in future and not all about the final destination.
April 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Home to York. Daffodils and cherry blossom in full bloom around the city walls. 4146km travelled by train in just over 2 weeks. What an adventure. Definitely going to make more of the journeying in future and not all about the final destination.
Travelling through the mountains of southern France. The snow capped mountain tops and patchwork of greens from the trees are just breathtaking. To think I’d have missed this joy if I’d simply flown.
#takethetrain
#takethetrain
April 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Travelling through the mountains of southern France. The snow capped mountain tops and patchwork of greens from the trees are just breathtaking. To think I’d have missed this joy if I’d simply flown.
#takethetrain
#takethetrain
Travelling through Italy by train is wonderful on such a morning, passing through the countryside, mountains, vineyards and endless cypress trees.
It’s the best way to travel.
It’s the best way to travel.
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Travelling through Italy by train is wonderful on such a morning, passing through the countryside, mountains, vineyards and endless cypress trees.
It’s the best way to travel.
It’s the best way to travel.
The Triple Elvis Andy Warhol exhibition in Naples today was pretty cool. Good to see them together and up close
April 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Triple Elvis Andy Warhol exhibition in Naples today was pretty cool. Good to see them together and up close
Guide books warn you about thieves and pickpockets in #Naples. Only ones I’ve seen wear Polizia uniforms & target tourists endlessly especially where the on board ticket machines aren’t working. They’re on just about every bus & it’s always the tourists they’re targeting with €55 in the spot fines.😡
April 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Guide books warn you about thieves and pickpockets in #Naples. Only ones I’ve seen wear Polizia uniforms & target tourists endlessly especially where the on board ticket machines aren’t working. They’re on just about every bus & it’s always the tourists they’re targeting with €55 in the spot fines.😡
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Up until now we've focussed on fossil fuel companies . But companies are made up of people– and these people know that they are working against the interests of all life on earth . They need calling out .
April 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Up until now we've focussed on fossil fuel companies . But companies are made up of people– and these people know that they are working against the interests of all life on earth . They need calling out .
A beautiful morning. Awoke to the sounds of a hoopoe, as willow warbler and green woodpecker ☺️
April 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
A beautiful morning. Awoke to the sounds of a hoopoe, as willow warbler and green woodpecker ☺️
What film to watch this evening? It has to be Gladiator surely
April 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What film to watch this evening? It has to be Gladiator surely
Deep breath. We’re going in!
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Deep breath. We’re going in!
Made it to Naples and not a bad view. What a vast sprawling, bustling city it is. And such a contrast to Milan.
April 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Made it to Naples and not a bad view. What a vast sprawling, bustling city it is. And such a contrast to Milan.
At risk of overusing the word ‘wow’. Travelling through part of Switzerland, early flowering meadows, pristine lakes and snow capped mountains.
March 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
At risk of overusing the word ‘wow’. Travelling through part of Switzerland, early flowering meadows, pristine lakes and snow capped mountains.
“L’ange protecteur” by Niki de Saint Phalle above the main concourse at Zurich Station. The gigantic “Nana” is apparently in the shape of a guardian angel watching over travellers.
A fleeting visit, albeit Tigs managed a visit to the Lindt shop before train no 4, our last of the day, to Milan
A fleeting visit, albeit Tigs managed a visit to the Lindt shop before train no 4, our last of the day, to Milan
March 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“L’ange protecteur” by Niki de Saint Phalle above the main concourse at Zurich Station. The gigantic “Nana” is apparently in the shape of a guardian angel watching over travellers.
A fleeting visit, albeit Tigs managed a visit to the Lindt shop before train no 4, our last of the day, to Milan
A fleeting visit, albeit Tigs managed a visit to the Lindt shop before train no 4, our last of the day, to Milan
A very relaxed morning in Paris and of course a visit to Notre Dame to see the incredible restoration work. Crepes and coffee, a riverside walk and then off for the next leg of the journey, Paris to Zurich.
March 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A very relaxed morning in Paris and of course a visit to Notre Dame to see the incredible restoration work. Crepes and coffee, a riverside walk and then off for the next leg of the journey, Paris to Zurich.
Heading off to Italy by train. First leg, a leisurely York to London and then on to Paris. Quiet and relatively stress free.
March 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Heading off to Italy by train. First leg, a leisurely York to London and then on to Paris. Quiet and relatively stress free.
Went along to Leeds Playhouse tonight to see Tatty Hennessy’s powerful adaptation of Orwell’s Animal Farm. The book was published 80 years ago but its messages around power and corruption resonate so much today. Worthy of its 5 star reviews.
www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/animal...
www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/animal...
Animal Farm - Leeds Playhouse
A fresh interpretation of Orwell's political fable exploring the erosion of ideals and the seductive allure of greed.
www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Went along to Leeds Playhouse tonight to see Tatty Hennessy’s powerful adaptation of Orwell’s Animal Farm. The book was published 80 years ago but its messages around power and corruption resonate so much today. Worthy of its 5 star reviews.
www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/animal...
www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/animal...
Some good news heading into the weekend. Thanks to @marycolwell and @carolinelucas.bsky.social for all their work and determination in keeping the pressure up on this.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE
Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Some good news heading into the weekend. Thanks to @marycolwell and @carolinelucas.bsky.social for all their work and determination in keeping the pressure up on this.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Just sorted Easter this year thanks to the deliciously wonderful @montezumaschocs.bsky.social Great selection from this UK sustainable business and great vegan selection too. What’s not to love.
www.montezumas.co.uk
www.montezumas.co.uk
Montezuma's | Luxury British Chocolate Bars, Truffles & Gifts
Extraordinary British chocolate bars, truffles, and unique gift sets that are made by the sea in Chichester. Ethically sourced, sustainably made, and perfect for any chocolate lover.
www.montezumas.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Just sorted Easter this year thanks to the deliciously wonderful @montezumaschocs.bsky.social Great selection from this UK sustainable business and great vegan selection too. What’s not to love.
www.montezumas.co.uk
www.montezumas.co.uk
What a glorious first day of spring, spent volunteering at the local nature reserve. Lots of wigeons and curlew activity, even had a close encounter with a Chiffchaff.
March 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
What a glorious first day of spring, spent volunteering at the local nature reserve. Lots of wigeons and curlew activity, even had a close encounter with a Chiffchaff.