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Today is a sombre day. A day when we remember the millions of lives lost to the horrors of war. We remember the families who continue to live without loved ones. It's a day to pray for peace and strive to be part of that peace in our daily lives.
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today is a sombre day. A day when we remember the millions of lives lost to the horrors of war. We remember the families who continue to live without loved ones. It's a day to pray for peace and strive to be part of that peace in our daily lives.
I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is."
Kurt Vonnegut, American author, born on this day in 1922.
Kurt Vonnegut, American author, born on this day in 1922.
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is."
Kurt Vonnegut, American author, born on this day in 1922.
Kurt Vonnegut, American author, born on this day in 1922.
I remember Novembers from my childhood. They were just like this, dark and rainy. My Mum would collect me from primary school, hold my hand as we ran home, then snuggle me in a towel to dry while she toasted us teacakes on the roaring fire. It was a happy time.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I remember Novembers from my childhood. They were just like this, dark and rainy. My Mum would collect me from primary school, hold my hand as we ran home, then snuggle me in a towel to dry while she toasted us teacakes on the roaring fire. It was a happy time.
November has sure been pretty dreich so far. More indoor activities this week methinks.
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
November has sure been pretty dreich so far. More indoor activities this week methinks.
'Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.'
Oliver Goldsmith, Irish-English author, poet, and playwright, born on this day in 1728.
Oliver Goldsmith, Irish-English author, poet, and playwright, born on this day in 1728.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
'Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.'
Oliver Goldsmith, Irish-English author, poet, and playwright, born on this day in 1728.
Oliver Goldsmith, Irish-English author, poet, and playwright, born on this day in 1728.
Last week this tree was still holding onto its autumn leaves. Today I opened the curtains and it seems taht winter has already arrived. We do have some beautiful sunshine though. Wishing you all a bright new day xx
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Last week this tree was still holding onto its autumn leaves. Today I opened the curtains and it seems taht winter has already arrived. We do have some beautiful sunshine though. Wishing you all a bright new day xx
I won't be on here for the rest of today. Today is a day for quiet contemplation. Remembrance of many lives lost and those left behind with broken hearts. No glory in war, just pain and suffering for all involved. A day of prayer for peace, understanding and tolerance.
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I won't be on here for the rest of today. Today is a day for quiet contemplation. Remembrance of many lives lost and those left behind with broken hearts. No glory in war, just pain and suffering for all involved. A day of prayer for peace, understanding and tolerance.
Another super tale by Agatha Christie and just when I thought I had it all worked out there was another twist in the tale. Truly the Queen of crime.
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Another super tale by Agatha Christie and just when I thought I had it all worked out there was another twist in the tale. Truly the Queen of crime.
Three points today for my Mighty Mariners.
November 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Three points today for my Mighty Mariners.
Trying this one tonight, nice and simple. Just double the recipe them were all ready for the new Frankenstein film
November 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trying this one tonight, nice and simple. Just double the recipe them were all ready for the new Frankenstein film
I'll finish with yours truly. It's a family tradition that I am photographed hugging these bears each trip.
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I'll finish with yours truly. It's a family tradition that I am photographed hugging these bears each trip.
You can't feed the birds right now because of avian flu but nobody had told these emperor geese who were walking towards me hopefully.
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You can't feed the birds right now because of avian flu but nobody had told these emperor geese who were walking towards me hopefully.
This moorhen was soaking up the sun.
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This moorhen was soaking up the sun.
The juvenile Swan started to swing towards us so its parents was straight in the water to follow and keep ann eye on her.
November 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The juvenile Swan started to swing towards us so its parents was straight in the water to follow and keep ann eye on her.
Southern Screamer on its nest. It seems late for nesting but I know little about southern screamers.
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Southern Screamer on its nest. It seems late for nesting but I know little about southern screamers.
White-faced whistling ducks getting ready for Saturday night out.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
White-faced whistling ducks getting ready for Saturday night out.
All the birds seemed to be preening today. Thsi spoonbill was obviously getting ready for night out tonight.
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
All the birds seemed to be preening today. Thsi spoonbill was obviously getting ready for night out tonight.
The white storks had been swimming in the muddy waterway and were drying their feathers.
November 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The white storks had been swimming in the muddy waterway and were drying their feathers.
I haven't taken my camera out with me for a while. Today we went to Martin Mere and I actually remembered it!
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I haven't taken my camera out with me for a while. Today we went to Martin Mere and I actually remembered it!
Postbox at Queenswood Arboretum, Leominster.
#postboxsaturday
#postboxsaturday
November 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Postbox at Queenswood Arboretum, Leominster.
#postboxsaturday
#postboxsaturday
Wishing you all a very happy Saturday. If you can take some time to relax and enjoy the day. It is a beautiful, sunny one here.
November 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Wishing you all a very happy Saturday. If you can take some time to relax and enjoy the day. It is a beautiful, sunny one here.
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Did you know the world’s first wireless Morse code radio message was sent from the Victoria Building’s Jubilee Clock Tower? It was made possible by Sir Oliver Lodge, who features in our Lightbulb moments exhibition.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Did you know the world’s first wireless Morse code radio message was sent from the Victoria Building’s Jubilee Clock Tower? It was made possible by Sir Oliver Lodge, who features in our Lightbulb moments exhibition.
Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm
Free
🔗 Read our blog: https://orlo.uk/ykiq8
Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm
Free
🔗 Read our blog: https://orlo.uk/ykiq8
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My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
Reposted by Janet
Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...
A quick guide to hedges:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...