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Donna Lennard
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Soprano/Storyteller/A little bit of this and that. Co-Director of Society of Strays CIC. Amateur runner, lover of nature, proud mum.
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kristianpurcell.bsky.social
Newly finished bit of drawing.
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
CLOSING SOON: We are looking for a HR Manager 🐝

This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in a friendly, highly focussed organisation with an important mission.

🕒 Part-time (21 hours per week)
📍 Home-based

Full details: https://ow.ly/pSE550XmZbj
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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thesewingsongbird.bsky.social
It’s a collage type of day. 😉 16 little snippets of details taken from a variety of my embroideries. I hope it brightens your timeline… 🪡🌿🌺✨🌱🪻🪷 #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
I have had what I thought was a green, leafy houseplant for about 8 years. Over the last few weeks, it decided to do this! 😍
A houseplant with long green leaves in a white plant pot sits on a windowsill. Protruding from the base is a long stem of beautiful pink buds, one of which is flowering.
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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freelancersmake.bsky.social
Freelancers & creatives! 🌍
The Theatre Green Book is running FREE intro webinars to help you make more sustainable theatre.

Open to all working in theatre, dance, opera, circus & beyond.
Sign up here 👉 theatregreenbook.com/events1/intr...
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
I'm so pleased this fabulous restaurant is getting the plaudits it deserves. I love this place 🤤

Fete, Chelmsford, Essex: ‘It absolutely dares to be different’ – restaurant review | Restaurants | The Guardian share.google/hLzYKBBZx7ZP...
Fete, Chelmsford, Essex: ‘It absolutely dares to be different’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
There’s something so endearingly adventurous and devil-may-care about this menu that makes me love the place
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October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
Bravo, Mr Mortimer. Another thoroughly enjoyable read.

And beautifully packaged and promptly delivered (as ever) by @bertsbooks.bsky.social

#booksky
A photo of hardback book, 'The Long Shoe' by Bob Mortimer.
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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mahoganyopera.bsky.social
OPEN CALL - SOPRANOS: In The Belly Of The Beast

We are looking for a a soprano to perform in Jonah and Jephthah alongside Gramophone Magazine's Artist of the Year 2024 @carolynsampson.bsky.social OBE, in a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
October 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
This morning's earworm is the theme tune to Secret Squirrel.

You're welcome.
A picture of Secret Squirrel - a cartoon squirrel wearing a white overcoat and purple hat
September 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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alterclassical.bsky.social
JOBS JOBS JOBS JOBS

- Choir manager
- Area leader at music trust
- Music administrator at school

www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs
September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
No Radiohead tickets for me 😭
September 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
Running uphill along a residential street in the UK this morning.

Man: Morning!
Me: Morning! (Huff, puff)
Man: Sport ist schieße!
Me: Umm... Nein?
Man: Ja!!

You heard it here first, everyone.

#running
September 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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rsno.bsky.social
Applications are open now for Film Composers Lab 2025:26! Calling all early-career, UK-based composers, this is your chance to compose for film whilst working with a professional orchestra and industry mentors.

Find out more & apply here: https://bit.ly/3XaIJaS
September 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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rsno.bsky.social
Join the RSNO! We're currently recruiting for the following positions:

Orchestra and Projects Officer - closes Fri 19 Sep
Associate Principal (No. 2) Bassoon - closes Sun 12 Oct

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/2YO6FFC
August 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
Last week, we stayed in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Every morning, we were treated to this view. It amazed me how it was never the same - different shifts in light transformed it to something new every day. Made me very happy 🥰
This is a photograph of a view from a balcony looking out onto the River Deben. The sky is a soft blue with streaks of white and grey cloud. Several small boats are moored along the harbour, and are bathed in the warm, morning sun. The tide is out, so the mud flats glisten in the gentle morning light.
August 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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kristianpurcell.bsky.social
My etsy shop is making a come back, as well as a number of drawings, I’ve just added this oil on paper study of Gloria Graham, from In a Lonely Place. #noir #filmnoir #painting

kristianpurcellart.etsy.com/listing/1448...
August 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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My dad & I went to the RSC today to watch #HamletHailtotheThief

Absolutely extraordinary production. Deeply moving & frighteningly relevant. The @radiohead.wastehq.social adapted by @thomyorke.wastehq.social beautifully accompanied & heightened the action without ever feeling like an add-on.
The view of the RSC stage from our seats in the upper circle. Long black coats are suspended slightly above the stage and are lit in a cold light from above. There are ghostly projections on the backdrop where there are multiple windows of varying sizes. Guitar amps are placed on the black stage. The photo was taken before all the audience had taken their seats so you can see multiple rows of red chairs lit by the warm yellow house lights, in stark contrast to the bleakness of the set.
June 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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teteateteopera.bsky.social
Are you an opera maker, producer or staff member of an opera company? Please join an open meeting on Wednesday 25 June to discuss and collaborate on the creation of a representative body for the opera sector. You can register here.

www.tete-a-tete.org.uk/open-invitat...
Open invitation: UK Opera Association | Tête à Tête
We’re happy to share a message from the UK Opera Association:   Are you an opera maker, producer or staff member of an opera company? Please join an open meeting on Wednesday 25 June to discuss and co...
www.tete-a-tete.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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An absolutely gorgeous morning for a nice, steady run. I bloody love this time of year 🥰
A photo of a river taken from a bridge. The water is still and reflects the green trees and bright blue sky A chart showing the elevation of my run (minimum 17m, maximum 113m) A data screen showing the results of my 12.29mile run
May 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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slampreasoprano.bsky.social
I'm looking for a BSL interpreter for a half-day rehearsal in Edinburgh! Date is 14 May, 10:45-14:30. Pay matches NUBSLI RSLI rates. If you're an interpreter and are available, please comment here or DM me. Thank you!! 🙏🏼
May 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Today's #running - a big ol' loop around Chelmsford dressed as a bee for @societyofstrays.bsky.social #NoPlanBee fundraiser.
Donna - a white woman with brown hair - is wearing a bright yellow tshirt, a black visor with yellow fuzzy antennae attached. Andy - a white man with brown hair and beard - is wearing a hi vis vest and black shorts. Both are running along a woodland path with trees all around. A Garmin breakdown of the 20.88 mile run around Chelmsford. Average heart rate - 154bpm. Average pace - 10:29/mi. Total time - 3:38:59. Total calories - 2094. It was Donna's longest ever run
April 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
Has anyone ever actually received a gift card as a result of giving feedback?

#ThursdayThoughts
April 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
A great thread for eco-considerate (is that a term??) runners
thegreenrunners.bsky.social The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · Apr 16
Pillar two - How We Kit Up - resources

This thread is far from complete as there are lots of resources to help you kit up sustainably.

Buy secondhand where you can - there are are plenty of options including EBay, Vinted etc. But let’s shine a light on Preloved Sports.

prelovedsports.org.uk

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Preloved Sports CIC – Reducing waste by reselling your Preloved Sports clothing, footwear and accessories whilst raising money for charity
prelovedsports.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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emilycurates.bsky.social
What you're seeing are wet microbursts—intense downdrafts from thunderstorms that slam rain into the ground, creating those stunning lobes. Like a reverse explosion from the sky. Captured in Perth, #Australia
April 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
donnalennardsop.bsky.social
We're letting things grow a bit more this year. Already seeing more insects including this charming little bee fly
April 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM