Clare Unwin
@sgdesigns.bsky.social
Gardener 🌱 traveller✈️ Yorkshire Lass but home is Shropshire.
Kindness & Contentment are underrated skills.
I ❤️ crafts, music, books, art, history, dogs, cats & horses.
Fiat Pandas 🐼 are brilliant cars.
Looking after the 🌍 as much as I can.
❤️🇹🇷🏴🇺🇦🇳🇿🇬🇧🇲🇹🇪🇦
Kindness & Contentment are underrated skills.
I ❤️ crafts, music, books, art, history, dogs, cats & horses.
Fiat Pandas 🐼 are brilliant cars.
Looking after the 🌍 as much as I can.
❤️🇹🇷🏴🇺🇦🇳🇿🇬🇧🇲🇹🇪🇦
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Coffee of freedom o'clock folks!
On Friday of a long weekend for Tāmaki-makau-rau & perhaps other areas
Tools down
Your time is yours!
Too windy for new photos for a bonsai forest Friday.
Tōtara Matapouri Blue bonsai in training.
Met some Shore Greens Folks on a call last night
Here's to ya 🍻
🇳🇿🌱
On Friday of a long weekend for Tāmaki-makau-rau & perhaps other areas
Tools down
Your time is yours!
Too windy for new photos for a bonsai forest Friday.
Tōtara Matapouri Blue bonsai in training.
Met some Shore Greens Folks on a call last night
Here's to ya 🍻
🇳🇿🌱
January 23, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Coffee of freedom o'clock folks!
On Friday of a long weekend for Tāmaki-makau-rau & perhaps other areas
Tools down
Your time is yours!
Too windy for new photos for a bonsai forest Friday.
Tōtara Matapouri Blue bonsai in training.
Met some Shore Greens Folks on a call last night
Here's to ya 🍻
🇳🇿🌱
On Friday of a long weekend for Tāmaki-makau-rau & perhaps other areas
Tools down
Your time is yours!
Too windy for new photos for a bonsai forest Friday.
Tōtara Matapouri Blue bonsai in training.
Met some Shore Greens Folks on a call last night
Here's to ya 🍻
🇳🇿🌱
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🌱 It’s #fungusFriday and a very exciting day because later I will be doing my first tour of the year. Unfortunately it is likely to be in the rain! Back to the fungus spotted on a Birch tree on my village green. A search suggests it might be Chondrostereum purpureum. #fungusqfriend
January 23, 2026 at 8:08 AM
🌱 It’s #fungusFriday and a very exciting day because later I will be doing my first tour of the year. Unfortunately it is likely to be in the rain! Back to the fungus spotted on a Birch tree on my village green. A search suggests it might be Chondrostereum purpureum. #fungusqfriend
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Even on the greyest winter day birds bring a welcome dose of wildness and nature into our everyday lives...Its RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch weekend! 🌱 #Gardening
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
European cold snap may increase bird migration to UK
This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, which begins on Friday, could reveal ‘some surprise migratory visitors’
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Even on the greyest winter day birds bring a welcome dose of wildness and nature into our everyday lives...Its RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch weekend! 🌱 #Gardening
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Leucojum aestivium, the confusingly named 'summer smowflake' which has just begun to flower in my garden this week. Happy #FlowersOnFriday everyone 🌱
#FloralFriday #Bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin
#FloralFriday #Bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Leucojum aestivium, the confusingly named 'summer smowflake' which has just begun to flower in my garden this week. Happy #FlowersOnFriday everyone 🌱
#FloralFriday #Bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin
#FloralFriday #Bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for its 2026 business awards, promising a glittering event which will be ‘celebrating excellence and inspiring tomorrow’.
Shropshire Chamber launches its 2026 business awards
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for its 2026 business awards, promising a glittering event.
www.shropshirelive.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for its 2026 business awards, promising a glittering event which will be ‘celebrating excellence and inspiring tomorrow’.
An update on my Heat Pump from @octopus.energy which was installed in October. Have to say even though we have had quite a cold period the efficiency overall is still 3.54 which is amazing my energy expenditure has dropped significantly. #happycustomer
If you have questions please ask.
If you have questions please ask.
January 23, 2026 at 9:17 AM
An update on my Heat Pump from @octopus.energy which was installed in October. Have to say even though we have had quite a cold period the efficiency overall is still 3.54 which is amazing my energy expenditure has dropped significantly. #happycustomer
If you have questions please ask.
If you have questions please ask.
My office view from yesterday sadly there will be no office view today as it's just too rainy!
#gardeningfeed 🌱
Have a good day whatever you're doing. 😊
#gardeningfeed 🌱
Have a good day whatever you're doing. 😊
January 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
My office view from yesterday sadly there will be no office view today as it's just too rainy!
#gardeningfeed 🌱
Have a good day whatever you're doing. 😊
#gardeningfeed 🌱
Have a good day whatever you're doing. 😊
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Lingen Davies Cancer Support is calling on local businesses, clubs and groups to ‘get their community together’ to mark World Cancer Day next month.
Region’s primary cancer charity introduces new awareness event
Lingen Davies Cancer Support is calling on local businesses, clubs and groups to ‘get their community together’ to mark World Cancer Day next month.
www.shropshirelive.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Lingen Davies Cancer Support is calling on local businesses, clubs and groups to ‘get their community together’ to mark World Cancer Day next month.
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Happy #WellbeingWednesday lovely phone family. We made it to the hump! I've been waking up later since my op, but I'm making the most of it!
I've got much better at taking this advice as I've got older. It's never a bad day to start taking care of you.
Have a brilliant day 🐈⬛☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
I've got much better at taking this advice as I've got older. It's never a bad day to start taking care of you.
Have a brilliant day 🐈⬛☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Happy #WellbeingWednesday lovely phone family. We made it to the hump! I've been waking up later since my op, but I'm making the most of it!
I've got much better at taking this advice as I've got older. It's never a bad day to start taking care of you.
Have a brilliant day 🐈⬛☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
I've got much better at taking this advice as I've got older. It's never a bad day to start taking care of you.
Have a brilliant day 🐈⬛☕️
#HaveCourageAndBeKind ❤️
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Escocia!
January 19, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Escocia!
Morning (allegedly) todays office view.
#gardenfeed
#gardenfeed
January 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Morning (allegedly) todays office view.
#gardenfeed
#gardenfeed
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January 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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I love this - connecting art and mental health 🖼️🧠
Full article here: thedebrief.org/simply-viewi...
#cathARTic #art #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #therapistsconnect #therapistsky #jamiefearntherapy
Full article here: thedebrief.org/simply-viewi...
#cathARTic #art #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #therapistsconnect #therapistsky #jamiefearntherapy
Simply Viewing Art Can Improve Mental Well-Being, Major Psychological Review Finds
Simply looking at visual art can measurably improve mental well-being, according to a new international review of psychological research.
thedebrief.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I love this - connecting art and mental health 🖼️🧠
Full article here: thedebrief.org/simply-viewi...
#cathARTic #art #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #therapistsconnect #therapistsky #jamiefearntherapy
Full article here: thedebrief.org/simply-viewi...
#cathARTic #art #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #therapistsconnect #therapistsky #jamiefearntherapy
Today's office view was not so good. After the storm and heavy snow we had a huge garden casualty to clear away as well as numerous tree boughs damaged and broken.
#gardeningfeed 🌱
#gardeningfeed 🌱
January 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Today's office view was not so good. After the storm and heavy snow we had a huge garden casualty to clear away as well as numerous tree boughs damaged and broken.
#gardeningfeed 🌱
#gardeningfeed 🌱
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Grainstack at Sunset - 1891
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10438
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10438
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Grainstack at Sunset - 1891
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10438
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10438
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Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking view thanx for sharing! Winter here in Wisconsin enjoying backyard birds
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking view thanx for sharing! Winter here in Wisconsin enjoying backyard birds
January 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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If you’re looking for fellow cross stitchers you may find this starter pack useful.
Fill your feed with needlework crafts by following these people.
If you would like adding please let me know.
#CrossStitch #Needlework #NeedleCraft #FollowFriday #CrossStitching #StarterPacks
Fill your feed with needlework crafts by following these people.
If you would like adding please let me know.
#CrossStitch #Needlework #NeedleCraft #FollowFriday #CrossStitching #StarterPacks
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
If you’re looking for fellow cross stitchers you may find this starter pack useful.
Fill your feed with needlework crafts by following these people.
If you would like adding please let me know.
#CrossStitch #Needlework #NeedleCraft #FollowFriday #CrossStitching #StarterPacks
Fill your feed with needlework crafts by following these people.
If you would like adding please let me know.
#CrossStitch #Needlework #NeedleCraft #FollowFriday #CrossStitching #StarterPacks
My office view today. A view over the Dovey river in Wales.
#gardenfeed 🌱
#gardenfeed 🌱
January 14, 2026 at 9:31 AM
My office view today. A view over the Dovey river in Wales.
#gardenfeed 🌱
#gardenfeed 🌱
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No sun, no fog, only the tiniest hint of frost, but still nice to get out onto the common first thing and enjoy the spectacular trees.
Northchurch Common, #Berkhamsted
Northchurch Common, #Berkhamsted
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
No sun, no fog, only the tiniest hint of frost, but still nice to get out onto the common first thing and enjoy the spectacular trees.
Northchurch Common, #Berkhamsted
Northchurch Common, #Berkhamsted
It's still -1.5 degrees C here in Shropshire so it seems like a good time to enjoy some Marmite on toast with a big mug of tea kind of morning.
January 10, 2026 at 9:23 AM
It's still -1.5 degrees C here in Shropshire so it seems like a good time to enjoy some Marmite on toast with a big mug of tea kind of morning.
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Reminder, it's not worth arguing with fascists. Just block em and move on.
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Reminder, it's not worth arguing with fascists. Just block em and move on.
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Looking for something different to make for dinner? Try this Roast Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2015/11/vega...
You don't need a traditional tagine to make it, any large pan will do. It's an easy & delicious recipe. Serve with couscous & a dollop of plain yoghurt #vegan
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2015/11/vega...
You don't need a traditional tagine to make it, any large pan will do. It's an easy & delicious recipe. Serve with couscous & a dollop of plain yoghurt #vegan
January 9, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Looking for something different to make for dinner? Try this Roast Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2015/11/vega...
You don't need a traditional tagine to make it, any large pan will do. It's an easy & delicious recipe. Serve with couscous & a dollop of plain yoghurt #vegan
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2015/11/vega...
You don't need a traditional tagine to make it, any large pan will do. It's an easy & delicious recipe. Serve with couscous & a dollop of plain yoghurt #vegan
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A couple of snow sketches from around our farm. I’m entering 2026 feeling a little more confident with my painting technique. It’s down to lessons with some great watercolour teachers and an insane amount of practice I pushed myself to do last year as a new year resolution.
January 9, 2026 at 9:07 AM
A couple of snow sketches from around our farm. I’m entering 2026 feeling a little more confident with my painting technique. It’s down to lessons with some great watercolour teachers and an insane amount of practice I pushed myself to do last year as a new year resolution.