Ally McConnell
@allymcc50.bsky.social
Principal Archivist for Wiltshire and Swindon
#Boycat Geoffrey 🐈 #Girlcat Albie 🐈⬛
Wilkie Collins ❤️ 📗
Classical music 🎶
Beekeeper 🐝
Allotment 🌽
Belgian beer 🍻
Cross stitch/embroidery 🪡
Mrs Hardy
#Boycat Geoffrey 🐈 #Girlcat Albie 🐈⬛
Wilkie Collins ❤️ 📗
Classical music 🎶
Beekeeper 🐝
Allotment 🌽
Belgian beer 🍻
Cross stitch/embroidery 🪡
Mrs Hardy
If you ever wanted to see the face of someone who has just had a 2.5 hour live assessment at the end of a Level 5 apprenticeship...
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
If you ever wanted to see the face of someone who has just had a 2.5 hour live assessment at the end of a Level 5 apprenticeship...
Yes, thank you. Don't rub it in.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Yes, thank you. Don't rub it in.
Absolute cheek of this girl to want cuddles after a scare this afternoon that left me crying thinking I'd never see her again and made me late to a Cathedral event.
(She had discovered the mechanics of a sofa in the basement and had hidden there, not even answering to Dreamies rustling)
(She had discovered the mechanics of a sofa in the basement and had hidden there, not even answering to Dreamies rustling)
November 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Absolute cheek of this girl to want cuddles after a scare this afternoon that left me crying thinking I'd never see her again and made me late to a Cathedral event.
(She had discovered the mechanics of a sofa in the basement and had hidden there, not even answering to Dreamies rustling)
(She had discovered the mechanics of a sofa in the basement and had hidden there, not even answering to Dreamies rustling)
#ConfinedCocktails in someone else's house this evening. Would rather in my own, but there we go. There are cats in both places, at least. (Although mine are better)
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#ConfinedCocktails in someone else's house this evening. Would rather in my own, but there we go. There are cats in both places, at least. (Although mine are better)
A well deserved Pinot Grigio (and an Asahi, and excellent Wagamama with a friend) to celebrate End Point Assessment project submission day. Two weeks until live assessment!
The last three weeks have been an absolute slog, thanks to all who have supported!
#Apprenticeship
The last three weeks have been an absolute slog, thanks to all who have supported!
#Apprenticeship
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A well deserved Pinot Grigio (and an Asahi, and excellent Wagamama with a friend) to celebrate End Point Assessment project submission day. Two weeks until live assessment!
The last three weeks have been an absolute slog, thanks to all who have supported!
#Apprenticeship
The last three weeks have been an absolute slog, thanks to all who have supported!
#Apprenticeship
Found myself in this rather terrifying situation today - a rare occasion where the crucifer joins the clergy in vestment wearing and feels rather on display
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Found myself in this rather terrifying situation today - a rare occasion where the crucifer joins the clergy in vestment wearing and feels rather on display
November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Really enjoyed the last couple of evenings volunteering at @gloucestercathedral.org.uk for @luxmuralis.bsky.social Poppy Fields. This evening I got to witness 1700 separate "wow" faces as people moved into the Nave from the Quire for the final space of light and sound.
October 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Really enjoyed the last couple of evenings volunteering at @gloucestercathedral.org.uk for @luxmuralis.bsky.social Poppy Fields. This evening I got to witness 1700 separate "wow" faces as people moved into the Nave from the Quire for the final space of light and sound.
The worst thing about going on holiday is leaving my two beauties. The day I collect them is always a happy day.
October 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The worst thing about going on holiday is leaving my two beauties. The day I collect them is always a happy day.
Hi Rosso! Geoffrey xx
October 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hi Rosso! Geoffrey xx
#HeritageOpenDays open event at @heritagewshc.bsky.social so I've dug out this beauty
September 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
#HeritageOpenDays open event at @heritagewshc.bsky.social so I've dug out this beauty
Made the mistake of popping into a pet shop earlier so now Him and Her have a brand new licky fish, which they are each rather uncertain about.
September 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Made the mistake of popping into a pet shop earlier so now Him and Her have a brand new licky fish, which they are each rather uncertain about.
I'm trying to drink less and becoming partial to non alcoholic beer.
Today was an Absolute Day when often I would get home and crack open a craft beer. Instead...Punk AF. Clear headed, if tired, will I be tomorrow.
Today was an Absolute Day when often I would get home and crack open a craft beer. Instead...Punk AF. Clear headed, if tired, will I be tomorrow.
September 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I'm trying to drink less and becoming partial to non alcoholic beer.
Today was an Absolute Day when often I would get home and crack open a craft beer. Instead...Punk AF. Clear headed, if tired, will I be tomorrow.
Today was an Absolute Day when often I would get home and crack open a craft beer. Instead...Punk AF. Clear headed, if tired, will I be tomorrow.
I would just like to remind you that my girl is SO PRETTY
September 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I would just like to remind you that my girl is SO PRETTY
The reason for this is impending erosion, not into the sea but onto a road, and that is difficult to comprehend when someone had a marked and permanent grave site. There are so many processes to go through and there is so much pain involved, but the alternative would have been impossible to bear.
September 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The reason for this is impending erosion, not into the sea but onto a road, and that is difficult to comprehend when someone had a marked and permanent grave site. There are so many processes to go through and there is so much pain involved, but the alternative would have been impossible to bear.
Now she is clearly under much stress so is using the #Ancestry stress ball today. Poor love. @araukie.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Now she is clearly under much stress so is using the #Ancestry stress ball today. Poor love. @araukie.bsky.social
@araukie.bsky.social conference last week was wonderful but the unexpected win is the fact that the torch in a case that I brought back from #Ancestry has not only intrigued the OH but more importantly has become a pillow for the dearest #girlcat
August 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
@araukie.bsky.social conference last week was wonderful but the unexpected win is the fact that the torch in a case that I brought back from #Ancestry has not only intrigued the OH but more importantly has become a pillow for the dearest #girlcat
Started the new cross stitch until my eyes stopped being able to see the difference between the colours!
#daffodils
#StDavidsDay
#spring
#monthlyflower
#daffodils
#StDavidsDay
#spring
#monthlyflower
March 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Started the new cross stitch until my eyes stopped being able to see the difference between the colours!
#daffodils
#StDavidsDay
#spring
#monthlyflower
#daffodils
#StDavidsDay
#spring
#monthlyflower
Oh she's gorgeous! This is my sweet Albie.
March 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Oh she's gorgeous! This is my sweet Albie.
