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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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Well, isn't #SaltburnBeach rather beautiful?

What a delight to be delivering creative workshops in local schools with @societyofstrays.bsky.social this week. And then get this view on our lunch break 😍
A view of Saltburn Beach, looking South. The beach comprises of sand and stone. There is a large cliff face in the distance. The sun is shining in a cloudless sky The view of Saltburn Beach looking North from the top of a large dune. Beyond the small car park below, there is a small pier reaching from the beach into a calm, blue sea. It's a sunny day with a blue, cloudless sky.
April 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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I'm training to run 21 miles to raise money for @societyofstrays.bsky.social project #NoPlanBee

My hips aren't enjoying it much, but you just can't beat #running in this beautiful weather.

Here's a snippet from my 17-miler yesterday as I ran through #HylandsPark in #Chelmsford. Gorgeous.
April 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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The River Chelmer looking stunning this morning
A photo of a footpath beside the River Chelmer. The soft morning light reflects the trees in the surface of the water. Yellowy brown grasses and rushes line the water's edge. The sky has a thin sheet of grey cloud but a gentle blue is slowly edging its way through.
March 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Rather enjoyed being terrorised by my host's cat this morning. An actual walking rug 😻
A very fluffy black and white cat is looking to the left at my bed, pretending he hasn't seen me. He stands upon a light green carpet with his tail in the air. Silly cat.
March 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The Bends is 30🎈

I have vivid memories of feeling mad about life (aah, teenagedom), lying on my bed (with accompanying sun and moon duvet cover), watching my fibre optic lamp shift colours, while listening to 'Bulletproof...I wish I was'. Everything washed away.

This album changed everything.
The front cover of Radiohead's album 'The Bends'. A crash test dummy is leaning back, eyes closed. The name of the band and album are emblazoned in red and white across its chest.
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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What a thrill to watch NOW by Jasmin Vardimon this evening at Sadler's Wells East. Incredible physicality and beautiful, powerful, and imaginative choreography.

#dance #sadlerswellseast #jasminvardimon
6 performers, some in red and some in white costume, lie on a stage covered in white feathers. They have written 'Thanks' with a rope. The stage is projected on the back wall. A full house applauds, some on their feet.
March 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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An absolutely stunning concert @stgilescg.bsky.social this evening of Welsh repertoire by #SongintheCity. Elinor Rolfe Johnson has a voice like liquid gold - truly glorious 🤩
The three performers take their bow in front of the audience who are seated on wooden pews. Tall stone arches frame the photo on either side. A photo of the front of the programme - 'A Welsh Songbook'. The performers were Elinor Rolfe Johnson (soprano), Ceri Wyn Griffith (actor), and Gavin Roberts (piano).
March 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Enjoying this fascinating book on my commute today 🐝 #bees
The photos shows the front cover of 'Buzz' by Thor Hanson, a book about "the nature and necessity of bees". It has a white cover with photos of different types of bees.
February 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Aaah, Grantium... Why do you not count characters in the same way as EVERY OTHER WORD PROCESSOR
The character count according to Word The character count according to Grantium
January 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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An absolutely beautiful morning for a long, steady run ❄️
My Garmin stats for my morning run. 9.55miles, 159bpm average heart rate, average pace 8.28/mi, total time of 1:20:53.
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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And that's a wrap for #TheLittlePrince for 2024. 19 shows over 2 weeks in Ipswich and London 😅 Now, time for Christmas 🎄 Have a good one, everyone! See you in 2025.
Donna stands in front of her dressing room mirror dressed as a snake with a snakeskin coat, gold gloves and gold woven headdress. She is wearing pale makeup with dark eyes and bright red lipstick. The projected title of The Little Prince on the stage cyc in white,cursive writing with a gold star in place of the dot on the 'i' in Prince.
December 24, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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I have a miserable cold and have 5 shows to push through over the next 3 days BUT a beautiful sunrise always helps to lift the spirits
Taken from the train, the photo shows a green landscape lit by the oranges and pinks of a wintry sunrise
December 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM
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The beautiful ceiling of Chelmsford Cathedral
The ceiling of Chelmsford Cathedral - intricate blue and gold floral patterns
December 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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First show done at #DanceEast of #TheLittlePrince and this snakey character 🐍
Donna - a white woman with dark hair - is taking a photo in the mirror of her in her Snake costume in the dressing room. She wears a gold braided headdress, snakeskin coat and sleeveless top. She has sake makeup around her eyes and bright red lips
December 10, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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So lovely to be at Dance East, Ipswich, for final rehearsals before performances begin next week #thelittleprince #proteindance
Inside the foyer of Dance East, Ipswich. There are two leather armchairs beneath a large TV screen showing an animation of the Little Prince sitting on his planet with the rose showering him with red petals. A small wooden bookcase displaying multiple versions of The Little Prince, mini paper aeroplanes, a candle, and red rose petals.
December 3, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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Beautiful concert this evening at St Giles Cripplegate, London, by #SongintheCity. Looking forward to becoming a trustee in the New Year 🎶
A night time view looking from the Barbican estate - brutalist concrete buildings in London. There is a lake with fountains and, on the other side, a stone church (St Giles Cripplegate) with a Christmas tree glistening in front. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Lynch - a white woman with auburn hair, wearing a light blue long, floral dress and dark shawl - stands in front of a grand piano inside the stone church.
November 29, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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A beautiful day for a walk around Woolwich Arsenal on my lunch break.
A view of the Thames looking West from the Thames Path at Woolwich Arsenal. The sky is blue with wispy clouds, and the light is soft and bright, reflected in ripples on the water. Canary Wharf is in the far distance. Outside venue Woolwich Works, multiple cast iron human mould sculptures stand in the winter sun, casting long shadows on the pavement.
November 28, 2024 at 7:53 PM