Lesley Rawlinson
@lesleysworld.bsky.social
Children’s author, nature lover and devoted Granny. Author of three novels, The Weatherman Mystery out now.
As it is #PhantomsFriday I give you the ‘Phantoms at the Priory’ who are currently haunting Norton Priory Museum in Runcorn. What tales they could tell! Well worth a visit if you are in the area! @theghostmonk.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
As it is #PhantomsFriday I give you the ‘Phantoms at the Priory’ who are currently haunting Norton Priory Museum in Runcorn. What tales they could tell! Well worth a visit if you are in the area! @theghostmonk.bsky.social
I’ve been reminded that I need to be a bit more thorough with the dusting…
February 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I’ve been reminded that I need to be a bit more thorough with the dusting…
A lovely walk with our grandson today, enjoying the first signs of brighter days. #Imbolc #StBrigidsDay
February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
A lovely walk with our grandson today, enjoying the first signs of brighter days. #Imbolc #StBrigidsDay
I’m pleased to say the birds were very obliging this morning. The goldfinches were out in force as usual, and the bullfinch pair were a rare treat. No sparrows today though, they must have been busy elsewhere! #biggardenbirdwatch
January 24, 2026 at 11:50 AM
I’m pleased to say the birds were very obliging this morning. The goldfinches were out in force as usual, and the bullfinch pair were a rare treat. No sparrows today though, they must have been busy elsewhere! #biggardenbirdwatch
Loved watching Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes this evening, it was set in the Cairngorms, just where we go every year! Places we visit, walk and watch nature. Can’t wait to go back! Photo taken on the Loch Garten/Loch Malachie trail.
January 20, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Loved watching Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes this evening, it was set in the Cairngorms, just where we go every year! Places we visit, walk and watch nature. Can’t wait to go back! Photo taken on the Loch Garten/Loch Malachie trail.
A good morning’s work. Pots of gold to brighten a grey January day. #marmalade
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
A good morning’s work. Pots of gold to brighten a grey January day. #marmalade
Cats stated unequivocally that they weren’t going anywhere today, thank you very much.
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cats stated unequivocally that they weren’t going anywhere today, thank you very much.
The view from Cairngorm summit was stunning today. Very cold and windy outside, but worth it for that view.
September 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The view from Cairngorm summit was stunning today. Very cold and windy outside, but worth it for that view.
Look at him. Isn’t he beautiful?
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Look at him. Isn’t he beautiful?
I’ve been sitting watching the birds on the feeders outside our lodge for nearly two hours. It’s quite hypnotic watching dozens of coal tits, with chaffinches and the occasional robin. Hoping for a crestie but no luck yet!
September 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I’ve been sitting watching the birds on the feeders outside our lodge for nearly two hours. It’s quite hypnotic watching dozens of coal tits, with chaffinches and the occasional robin. Hoping for a crestie but no luck yet!
Called for his evening eggs, then decided to investigate the feeders. I must stock up on peanuts tomorrow… #pinemartens
September 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Called for his evening eggs, then decided to investigate the feeders. I must stock up on peanuts tomorrow… #pinemartens
This afternoon I walked through Abernethy forest and down to Loch Garten. Yes, it was cold but if anyone asks me why we keep coming back, the answer is simple. It’s so beautiful and today the silence was absolute. Now I’m waiting for the pine marten to call by for his egg supper. This is peace.
September 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This afternoon I walked through Abernethy forest and down to Loch Garten. Yes, it was cold but if anyone asks me why we keep coming back, the answer is simple. It’s so beautiful and today the silence was absolute. Now I’m waiting for the pine marten to call by for his egg supper. This is peace.
Cat admiring a Red Admiral. At least that’s what he told me. Intentions thwarted!
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Cat admiring a Red Admiral. At least that’s what he told me. Intentions thwarted!
September 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Another enjoyable couple of hours watching #MissMarple with the incomparable #joanhickson. Another absolute classic. #4.50frompaddington
August 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Another enjoyable couple of hours watching #MissMarple with the incomparable #joanhickson. Another absolute classic. #4.50frompaddington
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Bluesky right now ...
August 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Bluesky right now ...
Any other #OnlyConnect viewers feeling totally inadequate tonight? 😳
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Any other #OnlyConnect viewers feeling totally inadequate tonight? 😳
Yesterday I made tomato chutney. Tomorrow I shall pick apples. #harvesttime
August 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Yesterday I made tomato chutney. Tomorrow I shall pick apples. #harvesttime
Had a wonderful Bear Hunt adventure with our boy yesterday at Tatton Park. School is now on the horizon and these precious days and walks with Granny won’t be as often. Ah well! The best of memories!
August 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Had a wonderful Bear Hunt adventure with our boy yesterday at Tatton Park. School is now on the horizon and these precious days and walks with Granny won’t be as often. Ah well! The best of memories!
Bird’s Nest is an alternative name for wild carrot, or Queen Anne’s Lace. It’s easy to see why! So intricate and beautiful.
August 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Bird’s Nest is an alternative name for wild carrot, or Queen Anne’s Lace. It’s easy to see why! So intricate and beautiful.
Happy Sunday morning everyone. A book to read in the sunshine will do me for now. I’ll settle to some writing later I promise.
August 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Happy Sunday morning everyone. A book to read in the sunshine will do me for now. I’ll settle to some writing later I promise.
Yes! And the years roll away…
Walking around your old university town and decades later, you still see glimpses of your old self, wafting by, laughing and not noticing you at all.
August 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yes! And the years roll away…
Returned to one of my favourite places today and took a walk by the beck as I’ve done so many times in the past. All you can hear is the water bubbling along as it always has done. That, and the muffled squeak of excitement when I spot the dipper!
August 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Returned to one of my favourite places today and took a walk by the beck as I’ve done so many times in the past. All you can hear is the water bubbling along as it always has done. That, and the muffled squeak of excitement when I spot the dipper!
These little beauties are constantly back and to on the feeders at the moment. Always lovely to watch them bouncing in and out of the hedge.
August 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
These little beauties are constantly back and to on the feeders at the moment. Always lovely to watch them bouncing in and out of the hedge.