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Nicola
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Love gardening, cats, books and crafts not necessarily in that order.
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kirstyfranklin.bsky.social
Studying for an MSc this year & looking for a #seabird research project?

We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣

🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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katenicholls1.bsky.social
This is a searing article by Rachel Clarke. A heartbreaking read. Her rightful anger sings off the page.
drrachelclarke.com Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 7d
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."

My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.

Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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annelouiseavery.bsky.social
❄️Last call for Old Fox’s Advent
Calendar! Join my patreon or buy me a chocolate on Ko-fi & write Christmas in your message & even a theme or a beloved to dedicate it to, & I will add you to my list of twenty-four windows. Only a few left now, so do hurry if you'd like one!❄️
Old Fox in a snowy wood
November 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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annelouiseavery.bsky.social
For sale! The Shell Guide to Cornwall by Richard Eurich. Perfect Christmas present! The rather rare original 1950s poster. £60. DM to buy or go directly to my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
It would help so much if you could repost my 2026 calendars/etsy shop in my post above. Small handmade businesses are better than the big Black Friday malarkey. Thankyou so much 🌿
A series of small wreaths I made using alternative trees and shrubs including beech, snowberry, rose and birch
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
It's been a v rough year for me with a full breakdown & trying to get back on my feet financially since then. If you come across this post it would help me *so much* if you could retweet my post above👆 about my Etsy shop-it will put the things I make in front of more eyes. Thankyou 🌿
A combination of flowers I grew and ones I found at a tiny roadside honesty florist in a series of jugs and jars on a wooden table and with a dark background. Light is coming from the left
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
Tmrw eve. at 8 I'll be launching my new early '26 creative & mental health workshops: botanical & bird illustrations,small museums & casting nature finds in silver.
I trained as a molecular cell biologist,have taught creative w'shops on BBC Countryfile,Victoria & Albert & Bronte Parsonage Museums...
My illustrations of blue and mauve garden flowers on a Kraft paper sketchbook with pen Silver casts of nature finds and the items they were cast from on a wooden background with hand written labels A collection of tiny beautiful items in a miniature wooden printers tray My pen and ink illustrations of 5 species of UK garden birds
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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richardkadrey.bsky.social
The mystery of medical diagnosis!
Anyone: Why are there suddenly so many AHDH diagnoses? Dr. Jen: Same reason there are suddenly more stars after we built telescopes.
October 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
Just 5 spaces left on my small museums for mental health w'shop this Sat,on how collecting & arranging small objects improves mental health.
Incl BRILLIANT research showing that playing TETRIS makes us more resilient to stress
👇Earlybird price expires tmrw👇
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
September 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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annelouiseavery.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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seawindowcraster.bsky.social
Autumn storm, Dunstanburgh Diptych
(Click to enlarge photo)
Acrylic painting on two board blocks, each 20 x 15 x 4 cm, £300 for both.
25% goes to
@newcastlefoodbank.org
Buy from

www.mickoxley.com/product/orig...
Painting for the food bank
September 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Here’s what a Ball State University employee said that led to their termination:
Suzanne Swierc Let me be clear: if you think Charlie Kirk was a wonderful person, we can't be friends. His death is a tragedy, and I can and do feel for his wife and children. I believe in the Resurrection, and while it's difficult, I can and do pray for his soul. Charlie Kirk's death is a reflection of the violence, fear, and hatred he sowed. It does not excuse his death, AND it's a sad truth. The shooting is a tragedy, and I can and do feel for a college campus experiencing an active shooter situation. The deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the children shot and killed in Minneapolis last month, and the children shot in Colorado today are all tragedies that also deserve your attention. Charlie Kirk excused the deaths of children in the name of the second amendment.
September 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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srjessicaosb.bsky.social
We're recruiting for a cook/chef, to work 5 days a week here at Mucknell Abbey. Check out the advert here, and if you know anyone who might be interested, spread the word!

mucknellabbey.org.uk/job-advert-c...
Job Advert: Cook/Chef - Mucknell Abbey
We are recruiting for a cook/chef – read on to find out more about this role, and how to apply....
mucknellabbey.org.uk
September 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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annelouiseavery.bsky.social
🍁🦊Competition time! To celebrate the coming of autumn, win a cornucopia of delights! A signed copy of my book, Reynard the Fox & accompanying journal, A Fox for All Seasons, Apple & Blackberry chocolate, cinnamon knots, Caramelised biscuit tea & a fine fox companion. Follow, like & repost to win! 🦊🍂
A signed copy of my book, Reynard the Fox, its accompanying journal, A Fox for All Seasons, a fine bar of Apple & Blackberry chocolate, a box of cinnamon knots, a packet of Caramelised biscuit tea & a charming & fluffy fox companion.
August 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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orkneylibrary.bsky.social
In one of our archive strong rooms there is a shelf. The shelf does not contain the most exciting or interesting item in the archive but it does contain something amazing.

Read this short thread to find out more. 🧵👇
A row of Archive stacks with turning handles
August 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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drlindadykes.bsky.social
C’mon Bluesky you need to help me find Alfie the #Fosterbeagle his forever home!

6-8 years old, neutered male, housetrained, good with cats, calm on intros to poultry & horses. Very cuddly!

He can crash thru baby gates, open doors, & reach front half of kitchen worktop 😂

#HeIsNotStaying
August 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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thebeeguy.bsky.social
Bumblebees #sleeping on/in #flowers at this time of year!
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.

Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
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August 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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mthrjacquit.bsky.social
Developed practice on X was to ask people if I could pray for them & do so during offices.
If I may pray for you here on Bluesky just let me know on this thread or in DMs if confidential.
If you're minded to do so please share this offer. Thank you.

⚓ #cofepeeps #prayer #prayers #intercession
July 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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seawindowcraster.bsky.social
Sun rise over the Bay
This painting is in memory of Simon, a member of the team at Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel in Embleton.
Normally, it would sell for £400. To raise money for Bowel Cancer UK, we are selling for £250

www.mickoxley.com/gallery/orig...
July 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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rorycj.bsky.social
Yaaay the #parkypetition100K busted through 80K overnight. The pace is still manic but has slowed a little so keep on signing and sharing petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
July 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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katecmorrison.bsky.social
Blimey: observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were ...
Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...
observer.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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milamjeff.bsky.social
Crimes against humanity. Document every case and hold them accountable
altnps.bsky.social Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Jun 26
“Is there any sign of life?”
“Have we heard a heartbeat?”
“Does she feel any kicking?”
“We don’t have the equipment to do that.”

That’s the full 911 audio from a nurse inside an ICE detention center near Denver, calling for help as a four-months-pregnant woman bled and cried out in pain.
June 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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rorycj.bsky.social
The lovely Tilda Swinton signed the #parkypetition100k after being shown our leaflet by TasteTibet at @glastonbury.bsky.social - be like Tilda, demand a better deal for people with Parkinson’s

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
June 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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orkneylibrary.bsky.social
If everyone who follows us on Bluesky got another person to follow us on Bluesky then we'd have even more followers on Bluesky.

Who do you know on Bluesky that doesn't follow us on Bluesky?
June 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM