Not Bourne Yesterday
@notbourneyesterday.bsky.social
Community-powered programme, telling the story of the Chilterns chalk streams.
Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Chilterns National Landscape.
Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Chilterns National Landscape.
In ‘Is a River Alive’ Robert MacFarlane invites us to consider rivers as living beings with agency - not inate geographic features. Not Bourne Yesterday celebrated the River Wye for World Rivers Day, as more than a waterway, but as a site of stories and culture.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In ‘Is a River Alive’ Robert MacFarlane invites us to consider rivers as living beings with agency - not inate geographic features. Not Bourne Yesterday celebrated the River Wye for World Rivers Day, as more than a waterway, but as a site of stories and culture.
Reposted by Not Bourne Yesterday
This morning's office...doing a bit on a new short film with award winning filmmaker Nicola Schafer for @notbourneyesterday.bsky.social
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This morning's office...doing a bit on a new short film with award winning filmmaker Nicola Schafer for @notbourneyesterday.bsky.social
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
Talking about archaeology in a chalk stream - nothing better on a crisp sunny November morning!
Watch this space for early 2026 reveal!
Haven't filled out Not Bourne Yesterday's survey yet? Don't worry! We are extending the closing date to Feb 28th, 2026. Add your voice to the Chilterns chalk streams story, and help us develop our community engagement programme. We are grateful for every entry!
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Haven't filled out Not Bourne Yesterday's survey yet? Don't worry! We are extending the closing date to Feb 28th, 2026. Add your voice to the Chilterns chalk streams story, and help us develop our community engagement programme. We are grateful for every entry!
Rivers epitomise our memories, culture, habits and ways of being. They connect us to our landscape. We celebrated our extraordinary chalk stream, the Wye, in urban High Wycombe this World Rivers Day - a river that means so much, to so many, for thousands of years.
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Rivers epitomise our memories, culture, habits and ways of being. They connect us to our landscape. We celebrated our extraordinary chalk stream, the Wye, in urban High Wycombe this World Rivers Day - a river that means so much, to so many, for thousands of years.
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
Link in bio through our website :) (It takes five minutes, helps us so much, and you could be entered into our £50 prize draw...) 🐟🐟
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
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#chalkstreams
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
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#chalkstreams
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Link in bio through our website :) (It takes five minutes, helps us so much, and you could be entered into our £50 prize draw...) 🐟🐟
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
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#chalkstreams
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
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#chalkstreams
The How Many Geese cast get it. Chalk streams are globally rare - and we have them in abundance in England. Nine in the Chilterns. Care to hear more? Find our episode titled 'Charismatic crawlies' wherever you get your podcasts!
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The How Many Geese cast get it. Chalk streams are globally rare - and we have them in abundance in England. Nine in the Chilterns. Care to hear more? Find our episode titled 'Charismatic crawlies' wherever you get your podcasts!
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
Martha is, once again, in a chalk stream, with a fun, chalk stream fact for you. If you'd like to find out more about our extraordinary chalk streams, follow the link in our bio :)
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#chalkstreams
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#chalkstreams
October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Martha is, once again, in a chalk stream, with a fun, chalk stream fact for you. If you'd like to find out more about our extraordinary chalk streams, follow the link in our bio :)
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#chalkstreams
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#chalkstreams
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” (MacClean, 1976). Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to reflect on the rivers that run through our landscapes and minds, inspiring thought and feeling, improving our our mental wellbeing. What is your first memory of a river?
October 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” (MacClean, 1976). Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to reflect on the rivers that run through our landscapes and minds, inspiring thought and feeling, improving our our mental wellbeing. What is your first memory of a river?
People and place are at the heart of the NBY story - we are delighted to have commissioned @jamesaldridgeart.bsky.social to help us develop and co-create aspects of our programme. Watch this space!
October 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
People and place are at the heart of the NBY story - we are delighted to have commissioned @jamesaldridgeart.bsky.social to help us develop and co-create aspects of our programme. Watch this space!
Have you heard the news?
Not Bourne Yesterday hosted the @howmanygeese podcast, and the episode is now available to listen to! The link is in our bio - we Talked the Chalk, wildlife and local history. Thank you Jack and Roddy! 🪿🪿
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
#howmanygeese
#chalkstreams
Not Bourne Yesterday hosted the @howmanygeese podcast, and the episode is now available to listen to! The link is in our bio - we Talked the Chalk, wildlife and local history. Thank you Jack and Roddy! 🪿🪿
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
#howmanygeese
#chalkstreams
October 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have you heard the news?
Not Bourne Yesterday hosted the @howmanygeese podcast, and the episode is now available to listen to! The link is in our bio - we Talked the Chalk, wildlife and local history. Thank you Jack and Roddy! 🪿🪿
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
#howmanygeese
#chalkstreams
Not Bourne Yesterday hosted the @howmanygeese podcast, and the episode is now available to listen to! The link is in our bio - we Talked the Chalk, wildlife and local history. Thank you Jack and Roddy! 🪿🪿
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
#howmanygeese
#chalkstreams
(river) Bank on it, you'll have the best day!
Join Not Bourne Yesterday for World Rivers Day this Sunday 28th September in High Wycombe. Bring your wellies - you never know, you might catch a fish (and return it safely 🫡🐟)
Join Not Bourne Yesterday for World Rivers Day this Sunday 28th September in High Wycombe. Bring your wellies - you never know, you might catch a fish (and return it safely 🫡🐟)
September 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
(river) Bank on it, you'll have the best day!
Join Not Bourne Yesterday for World Rivers Day this Sunday 28th September in High Wycombe. Bring your wellies - you never know, you might catch a fish (and return it safely 🫡🐟)
Join Not Bourne Yesterday for World Rivers Day this Sunday 28th September in High Wycombe. Bring your wellies - you never know, you might catch a fish (and return it safely 🫡🐟)
A reminder that our engagement coordinator, Martha, will be hosting a guided chalk stream bird walk on October 4th. We hope to see you there! 🦆🪿🐦 (And hopefully some of these too) :)
Chalk Stream Birds walk
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Don't miss out! Join our walk along the Misbourne.
4 October, 9:30
Book now!
🦢🦆 🪹
Don't miss out! Join our walk along the Misbourne.
4 October, 9:30
Book now!
Chalk Stream Birds walk
Join us for a leisurely stroll along the chalk stream, where we'll be spotting all kinds of beautiful birds in their natural habitat.
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September 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A reminder that our engagement coordinator, Martha, will be hosting a guided chalk stream bird walk on October 4th. We hope to see you there! 🦆🪿🐦 (And hopefully some of these too) :)
Reposted by Not Bourne Yesterday
Not Bourne Yesterday stream dipping, art and craft and guided walk for World Rivers Day
28 September 10:00-16:00
Desborough Recreation Grounds, Fryers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 3AN
28 September 10:00-16:00
Desborough Recreation Grounds, Fryers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 3AN
September 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Not Bourne Yesterday stream dipping, art and craft and guided walk for World Rivers Day
28 September 10:00-16:00
Desborough Recreation Grounds, Fryers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 3AN
28 September 10:00-16:00
Desborough Recreation Grounds, Fryers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 3AN
Chalk stream puns? My cup overflows!
Would you like to watch this literal live stream with us? Join us for World Rivers Day 28/9 in High Wycombe - all details on our previous post 🦆🦆
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@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Would you like to watch this literal live stream with us? Join us for World Rivers Day 28/9 in High Wycombe - all details on our previous post 🦆🦆
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@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Chalk stream puns? My cup overflows!
Would you like to watch this literal live stream with us? Join us for World Rivers Day 28/9 in High Wycombe - all details on our previous post 🦆🦆
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@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Would you like to watch this literal live stream with us? Join us for World Rivers Day 28/9 in High Wycombe - all details on our previous post 🦆🦆
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@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Join us on World Rivers Day at Desborough Recreation Ground, High Wycombe!
🐟Get involved in stream dipping to find fascinating invertebrates
🚶Enjoy a guided walk along the River Wye to learn it's story
💧And many more river activities!
Find out more, link in bio!
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
🐟Get involved in stream dipping to find fascinating invertebrates
🚶Enjoy a guided walk along the River Wye to learn it's story
💧And many more river activities!
Find out more, link in bio!
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us on World Rivers Day at Desborough Recreation Ground, High Wycombe!
🐟Get involved in stream dipping to find fascinating invertebrates
🚶Enjoy a guided walk along the River Wye to learn it's story
💧And many more river activities!
Find out more, link in bio!
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
🐟Get involved in stream dipping to find fascinating invertebrates
🚶Enjoy a guided walk along the River Wye to learn it's story
💧And many more river activities!
Find out more, link in bio!
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
Stream-dipping allows us to monitor the health of a river. Fancy joining us in the river? Keep an eye out for an event we will be announcing today.... 🦆
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Stream-dipping allows us to monitor the health of a river. Fancy joining us in the river? Keep an eye out for an event we will be announcing today.... 🦆
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
Would you like to find out more about chalk streams, ancient, extraoardinary and weaved into the story of human history? 🤔
I've posted a video, linked below (apologies for directing you to another platform!)
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@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
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I've posted a video, linked below (apologies for directing you to another platform!)
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@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/reel/DN56r3E...
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August 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Would you like to find out more about chalk streams, ancient, extraoardinary and weaved into the story of human history? 🤔
I've posted a video, linked below (apologies for directing you to another platform!)
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@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/reel/DN56r3E...
I've posted a video, linked below (apologies for directing you to another platform!)
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@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/reel/DN56r3E...
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This is why I always say chalk streams are pretty much archaeological constructs in their own right, their natural heritage inextricably linked to their cultural heritage.
@notbourneyesterday.bsky.social will be exploring the past, present, and future of our Chilterns floated water meadows
@notbourneyesterday.bsky.social will be exploring the past, present, and future of our Chilterns floated water meadows
Water meadows,
floated not flooded, artificial not natural. Irrigation, the purpose is not only water supply for grass, enables early spring grass growth as chalk spring water is warmer than air, if the river water carries nutrients, it also fertilises grass, made on most chalk streams in Wessex.
floated not flooded, artificial not natural. Irrigation, the purpose is not only water supply for grass, enables early spring grass growth as chalk spring water is warmer than air, if the river water carries nutrients, it also fertilises grass, made on most chalk streams in Wessex.
August 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This is why I always say chalk streams are pretty much archaeological constructs in their own right, their natural heritage inextricably linked to their cultural heritage.
@notbourneyesterday.bsky.social will be exploring the past, present, and future of our Chilterns floated water meadows
@notbourneyesterday.bsky.social will be exploring the past, present, and future of our Chilterns floated water meadows
Chalk streams: spring-fed, mineral-rich, and written into the story of human history from source to end. Intrigued to find out more? Have a look at our website to read about our chalk stream engagement programme 🐦📖
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Chalk streams: spring-fed, mineral-rich, and written into the story of human history from source to end. Intrigued to find out more? Have a look at our website to read about our chalk stream engagement programme 🐦📖
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
You haven't filled out our survey yet? Otter nonsense! Fill out our survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher, and help us in connecting chalk stream communities. Link in bio/below as always! 🦦🦦🦦
@heritagefunduk
@chilternsnl
#NBY
#NotBourneYesterday
#chalkstreams
#chilterns
@heritagefunduk
@chilternsnl
#NBY
#NotBourneYesterday
#chalkstreams
#chilterns
August 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You haven't filled out our survey yet? Otter nonsense! Fill out our survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher, and help us in connecting chalk stream communities. Link in bio/below as always! 🦦🦦🦦
@heritagefunduk
@chilternsnl
#NBY
#NotBourneYesterday
#chalkstreams
#chilterns
@heritagefunduk
@chilternsnl
#NBY
#NotBourneYesterday
#chalkstreams
#chilterns
Have you spotted this delicate flower, rising alongside a chalk stream before? It is water forget-me-not. Did you know that the genus for this plant is myosotis, meaning 'mouse ear,' believed to be a reference to the shape of its leaves?! 🐭
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Have you spotted this delicate flower, rising alongside a chalk stream before? It is water forget-me-not. Did you know that the genus for this plant is myosotis, meaning 'mouse ear,' believed to be a reference to the shape of its leaves?! 🐭
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
Not an-otter one 🦦🙃
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Another day, another otter craft. This Saturday, NBY attended the River Lea Fun Day in War Down Park, talking about the extraordinary and urban chalk stream, the River Lea.
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@groundworkeast.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
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Another day, another otter craft. This Saturday, NBY attended the River Lea Fun Day in War Down Park, talking about the extraordinary and urban chalk stream, the River Lea.
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@groundworkeast.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Not an-otter one 🦦🙃
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Another day, another otter craft. This Saturday, NBY attended the River Lea Fun Day in War Down Park, talking about the extraordinary and urban chalk stream, the River Lea.
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@groundworkeast.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
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Another day, another otter craft. This Saturday, NBY attended the River Lea Fun Day in War Down Park, talking about the extraordinary and urban chalk stream, the River Lea.
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@groundworkeast.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
This South Asian Heritage Month (18 July - 17 August) offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the shared heritage of people and place in the Chilterns, celebrating the rich histories and contributions of South Asian ccommunities.
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This South Asian Heritage Month (18 July - 17 August) offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the shared heritage of people and place in the Chilterns, celebrating the rich histories and contributions of South Asian ccommunities.
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
Fancy joining us for a guided birdwatching walk on of our chalk streams, the Misbourne, on October 4th? Follow the link in our bio for a free ticket!
You never know... we might spot the king himself! 🐟
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@nationallottery.bsky.social
@chilternstreams.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
You never know... we might spot the king himself! 🐟
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@nationallottery.bsky.social
@chilternstreams.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Fancy joining us for a guided birdwatching walk on of our chalk streams, the Misbourne, on October 4th? Follow the link in our bio for a free ticket!
You never know... we might spot the king himself! 🐟
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@nationallottery.bsky.social
@chilternstreams.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
You never know... we might spot the king himself! 🐟
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@nationallottery.bsky.social
@chilternstreams.bsky.social
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
Last weekend, we hosted a day of stream-dipping as part of the Hughenden National Trust Summer of Play on the globally-rare Hughenden chalk stream. We dipped in the lush vegetation, uncovering hundreds of minibeasts!
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
@nationaltrust
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#chalkstreams
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
@nationaltrust
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#chalkstreams
August 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Last weekend, we hosted a day of stream-dipping as part of the Hughenden National Trust Summer of Play on the globally-rare Hughenden chalk stream. We dipped in the lush vegetation, uncovering hundreds of minibeasts!
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
@nationaltrust
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#chalkstreams
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@chilternsnl
@heritagefunduk
@nationaltrust
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#chalkstreams