Bee
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Tea, coffee, gin, books, walking, gardening, cats, nature. Middle aged? Couldn't possibly comment...
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Documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector Martin Parr has died at the age of 73
World-renowned Bristol photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Parr was known for his fly-on-the-wall and often provocative pictures of British life
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December 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector Martin Parr has died at the age of 73
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I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
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Anybody who had a vision to bring American levels of political, cultural and social polarisation to Britain - whether their motive was clicks or cash, ideology, boredom or anything else - would make it their top strategic priority to abolish the BBC, or to damage and diminish it at the very least
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Anybody who had a vision to bring American levels of political, cultural and social polarisation to Britain - whether their motive was clicks or cash, ideology, boredom or anything else - would make it their top strategic priority to abolish the BBC, or to damage and diminish it at the very least
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During work on the Downs in the 1880s, a very rare “bone-fissure” was discovered. Later excavations revealed evidence of prehistoric life in the area, including the remains of hyenas, bears, rhinoceroses and even mammoths. The fissure is close to where the water tower now stands.
October 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
During work on the Downs in the 1880s, a very rare “bone-fissure” was discovered. Later excavations revealed evidence of prehistoric life in the area, including the remains of hyenas, bears, rhinoceroses and even mammoths. The fissure is close to where the water tower now stands.
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Whatever else is going on in the world right now, please take a moment to enjoy & RT this entry in the flower & veg show part of the Chew Stoke Harvest Home today.
Wasn’t even placed
Wasn’t even placed
September 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Whatever else is going on in the world right now, please take a moment to enjoy & RT this entry in the flower & veg show part of the Chew Stoke Harvest Home today.
Wasn’t even placed
Wasn’t even placed
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Incredible pic from Paul Gillis this morning.
If you want to show someone what Bristol is like, show them this, with the caveat that people out and about at the time in Knowle and Brislington went about their morning business without giving it a second look.
If you want to show someone what Bristol is like, show them this, with the caveat that people out and about at the time in Knowle and Brislington went about their morning business without giving it a second look.
August 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Incredible pic from Paul Gillis this morning.
If you want to show someone what Bristol is like, show them this, with the caveat that people out and about at the time in Knowle and Brislington went about their morning business without giving it a second look.
If you want to show someone what Bristol is like, show them this, with the caveat that people out and about at the time in Knowle and Brislington went about their morning business without giving it a second look.
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WHERE AM I WEDNESDAY
(In case you haven’t guessed, it’s not Bristol!)
(In case you haven’t guessed, it’s not Bristol!)
August 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
WHERE AM I WEDNESDAY
(In case you haven’t guessed, it’s not Bristol!)
(In case you haven’t guessed, it’s not Bristol!)
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How many villages can one courgette plant feed?
July 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
How many villages can one courgette plant feed?
Cracking thread. Proper Bristolian community spirit
🧵Little story- one of those which, if I hadn't seen it myself, but you told me about it, I wouldn't have believed you.
I’m in my local shop & one of the street's loud young characters comes in - proper Bemmie, always seems to have a can & be up to something. You can imagine...
I’m in my local shop & one of the street's loud young characters comes in - proper Bemmie, always seems to have a can & be up to something. You can imagine...
July 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Cracking thread. Proper Bristolian community spirit
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In a laboratory-scale study, green roofs captured 97.5% of microplastic particles in soil keeping them out of runoff, in addition to substantial heating and cooling benefits.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/an-u...
www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/an-u...
An unexpected green roof benefit: purging urban rainfall of practically all microplastics
In a laboratory-scale study, green roof mockups kept 97.5 percent of microplastic particles out of runoff
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
July 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In a laboratory-scale study, green roofs captured 97.5% of microplastic particles in soil keeping them out of runoff, in addition to substantial heating and cooling benefits.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/an-u...
www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/an-u...
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The use of swearing to relieve stress, anger, pain or frustration is known as ‘lalochezia’.
June 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The use of swearing to relieve stress, anger, pain or frustration is known as ‘lalochezia’.
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But women are too emotional to lead…
June 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
But women are too emotional to lead…
Is a river alive? asks @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social Seems like they are talking to us, but we're not listening
"There is no question that we should be treating our rivers better"
Rivers research reveals ‘potentially huge’ implications
A University of Bristol study shows rivers are leaking ancient carbon into the atmosphere
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June 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Is a river alive? asks @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social Seems like they are talking to us, but we're not listening
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Walking along the banks of the Thames and I've just stumbled on the opening and closing shot of an unwritten rockumentary.
May 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Walking along the banks of the Thames and I've just stumbled on the opening and closing shot of an unwritten rockumentary.
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Tomorrow night, in Chesham, Bucks, at Vault 17, I’ll be interviewing Matt James of Gene, and he’ll be performing a live set with pedal steel / banjo player, John Hornig. It’s going to be fun - and it’s free! Doors at 7 - interview at 8, then gig. Guest DJ too. #mattjames #gene
May 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Tomorrow night, in Chesham, Bucks, at Vault 17, I’ll be interviewing Matt James of Gene, and he’ll be performing a live set with pedal steel / banjo player, John Hornig. It’s going to be fun - and it’s free! Doors at 7 - interview at 8, then gig. Guest DJ too. #mattjames #gene
A reminder of the good people out there.
Great, moving piece by @janerockhouse.bsky.social about witnessing an attempted suicide in #Birmingham today
No matter how desperate things seem, there is help out there.
Call Samaritans 116 123 any time, day or night
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No matter how desperate things seem, there is help out there.
Call Samaritans 116 123 any time, day or night
open.substack.com/pub/insidebi...
Saving a life at New Street station
This morning, someone tried to die but a stranger wouldn't let him
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May 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A reminder of the good people out there.
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PETRICHOR!
The most wonderful smell of them all. How I have missed it!
The most wonderful smell of them all. How I have missed it!
May 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
PETRICHOR!
The most wonderful smell of them all. How I have missed it!
The most wonderful smell of them all. How I have missed it!
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Vote if you’re local
May 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Vote if you’re local
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WHERE AM I WEDNESDAY
April 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
WHERE AM I WEDNESDAY
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Growers say supporting local food production is now more important than ever
Community farm plans ‘joyful’ spring celebration despite funding setback
The funding would have been 'transformative' for one community supported sustainable agriculture enterprise
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March 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Growers say supporting local food production is now more important than ever