Elke Koessling Winzer
@elkewinzer.bsky.social
PR & Events Strategist.
Historian. Journalist. Author.
Founder of the Exmoor Food Fest: celebrating culinary excellence since 2014 🎉
Proudly European.
🌍Exmoor UK
https://www.elkekoessling.com
https://www.exmoorfoodfest.com
https://www.exmoor4all.com
Historian. Journalist. Author.
Founder of the Exmoor Food Fest: celebrating culinary excellence since 2014 🎉
Proudly European.
🌍Exmoor UK
https://www.elkekoessling.com
https://www.exmoorfoodfest.com
https://www.exmoor4all.com
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10 years ago I founded the Exmoor Food Fest - a month-long celebration of our region’s finest hospitality scene, outstanding chefs and local produce.
It is completely industry-led.
After the launch dinner on 28/01, participating restaurants will have special offers & events throughout out February 🎉
It is completely industry-led.
After the launch dinner on 28/01, participating restaurants will have special offers & events throughout out February 🎉
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
Good morning from Exmoor!
Beautiful sunrise from Almsworthy Common on Sunday morning.
Photos by Andy Savin.
Beautiful sunrise from Almsworthy Common on Sunday morning.
Photos by Andy Savin.
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Good morning from Exmoor!
Beautiful sunrise from Almsworthy Common on Sunday morning.
Photos by Andy Savin.
Beautiful sunrise from Almsworthy Common on Sunday morning.
Photos by Andy Savin.
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
Good morning from Exmoor!
The iconic sheep stell at Three Combes Foot.
Photo by Sarah Hailstone.
The iconic sheep stell at Three Combes Foot.
Photo by Sarah Hailstone.
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Good morning from Exmoor!
The iconic sheep stell at Three Combes Foot.
Photo by Sarah Hailstone.
The iconic sheep stell at Three Combes Foot.
Photo by Sarah Hailstone.
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
Heavy rain warning late pm for Moors 100mm+ possible on high ground W facing mountains later Monday 1 Dec @exmoor.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Heavy rain warning late pm for Moors 100mm+ possible on high ground W facing mountains later Monday 1 Dec @exmoor.bsky.social
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
November 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Only 24 days to Christmas!
#truecrime #druggrannies #hashish #hippytrail #lapine #betrayed #multiawardwinner #audiobook
#truecrime #druggrannies #hashish #hippytrail #lapine #betrayed #multiawardwinner #audiobook
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Only 24 days to Christmas!
#truecrime #druggrannies #hashish #hippytrail #lapine #betrayed #multiawardwinner #audiobook
#truecrime #druggrannies #hashish #hippytrail #lapine #betrayed #multiawardwinner #audiobook
Highly recommended!
Head to www.sandiloganauthor.om and get your signed copy of BETRAYED.
Head to www.sandiloganauthor.om and get your signed copy of BETRAYED.
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Highly recommended!
Head to www.sandiloganauthor.om and get your signed copy of BETRAYED.
Head to www.sandiloganauthor.om and get your signed copy of BETRAYED.
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
Only 35 days to Christmas ...
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Only 35 days to Christmas ...
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“Valley Of Rocks.
Photo taken from my trip to Exmoor last weekend.”
By Shazz Hooper.
Photo taken from my trip to Exmoor last weekend.”
By Shazz Hooper.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Valley Of Rocks.
Photo taken from my trip to Exmoor last weekend.”
By Shazz Hooper.
Photo taken from my trip to Exmoor last weekend.”
By Shazz Hooper.
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
Ice sports lovers everywhere! Canberra's ACT Ice Sports Federation needs your support on its petition for a new facility. (If you don't have a local address, no dramas; your signature will still be helpful.) Please, please sign and share this widely.
epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pe...
epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pe...
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Ice sports lovers everywhere! Canberra's ACT Ice Sports Federation needs your support on its petition for a new facility. (If you don't have a local address, no dramas; your signature will still be helpful.) Please, please sign and share this widely.
epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pe...
epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pe...
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My latest blog is up with some startling news and podcast insights. And ... there's a rare Christmas offer for you all. Check it out. sandiloganauthor.com/2025/11/16/d...
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
My latest blog is up with some startling news and podcast insights. And ... there's a rare Christmas offer for you all. Check it out. sandiloganauthor.com/2025/11/16/d...
It’s an amazing book about a fascinating true crime story.
Get yourself a copy, you won’t regret it!
#truecrime
Get yourself a copy, you won’t regret it!
#truecrime
My latest blog is up with some startling news and podcast insights. And ... there's a rare Christmas offer for you all. Check it out. sandiloganauthor.com/2025/11/16/d...
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s an amazing book about a fascinating true crime story.
Get yourself a copy, you won’t regret it!
#truecrime
Get yourself a copy, you won’t regret it!
#truecrime
There's a new business network for women in West Somerset - and you can read all about it here!
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2552348...
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2552348...
New business group for women launched in West Somerset
New child-friendly MIB International networking group in Minehead supports West Somerset women in business. Inclusive meetings led by Elke Koessling…
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
There's a new business network for women in West Somerset - and you can read all about it here!
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2552348...
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2552348...
Reposted by Elke Koessling Winzer
THIS. is absolute gold. Do read the thread to the end. It leaves poisoning pigeons in the park for dead, so to speak.
With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
July 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
THIS. is absolute gold. Do read the thread to the end. It leaves poisoning pigeons in the park for dead, so to speak.
For a moment of calm at turbulent times…
“High tide at Porlock coincided with sunset, just as the storm passed through. Getting rather wet in the process was worth it to capture this lone tree standing in the floodwaters, lit by golden light beneath dramatic skies. “
By Jason Way.
By Jason Way.
September 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
For a moment of calm at turbulent times…
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I recently spoke to BBC Points West about SWAST's plans to scrap its emergency fire co-responder network. 🚑
The decision to replace this proven co-responder capability with a volunteer service jeopardises rapid medical response in rural areas.
Here's what I had to say... 👇🗣️
#Somerset #Devon
The decision to replace this proven co-responder capability with a volunteer service jeopardises rapid medical response in rural areas.
Here's what I had to say... 👇🗣️
#Somerset #Devon
June 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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"I'm forced to live thousands of miles away from my family if I want to be with my husband... We're holding off having children because we've been saving money to get him a visa."
How can this possibly be the desirable result of a rational immigration policy? ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How can this possibly be the desirable result of a rational immigration policy? ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I'm British but I can't live in my own country with my partner' - BBC News
MPs in Bristol and Stroud want the government to scrap a family visa policy that separates couples
www.bbc.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"I'm forced to live thousands of miles away from my family if I want to be with my husband... We're holding off having children because we've been saving money to get him a visa."
How can this possibly be the desirable result of a rational immigration policy? ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How can this possibly be the desirable result of a rational immigration policy? ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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BREAKING: 9th Circuit Appeals Court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to LA.
Memo to Nat’l Guard: “I was just following orders” is not a valid defense to violating human rights.
Call 1-877-447-4487 for free & confidential guidance on how to disobey illegal orders.
Memo to Nat’l Guard: “I was just following orders” is not a valid defense to violating human rights.
Call 1-877-447-4487 for free & confidential guidance on how to disobey illegal orders.
June 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
BREAKING: 9th Circuit Appeals Court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to LA.
Memo to Nat’l Guard: “I was just following orders” is not a valid defense to violating human rights.
Call 1-877-447-4487 for free & confidential guidance on how to disobey illegal orders.
Memo to Nat’l Guard: “I was just following orders” is not a valid defense to violating human rights.
Call 1-877-447-4487 for free & confidential guidance on how to disobey illegal orders.
Julia Klöckner will die Regenbogenfahne am Bundestag abschaffen – und einem queeren Verband die Teilnahme am CSD verbieten. 🏳️🌈❌ Unterzeichne jetzt die WeAct-Petition, damit die Regenbogenflagge am CSD über dem Bundestag wehen kann! weact.campact.de/petitions/kl...
Klöckners Amtsmissbrauch stoppen! Die Regenbogenfahne am CSD muss wehen!
Das deutsche Grundgesetz verbietet ausdrücklich die Diskriminierung von Minderheiten (1). Damit ist klar: Neutralität in der Frage der Rechte queerer Menschen besteht nicht daraus, keine Flagge zu zei...
weact.campact.de
June 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Julia Klöckner will die Regenbogenfahne am Bundestag abschaffen – und einem queeren Verband die Teilnahme am CSD verbieten. 🏳️🌈❌ Unterzeichne jetzt die WeAct-Petition, damit die Regenbogenflagge am CSD über dem Bundestag wehen kann! weact.campact.de/petitions/kl...
A few days ago I found this book on my shelves - clearly bought at a time to enlighten my understanding of my host nation. Because even after well over 20 years of living here, my mind continues to be boggled rather frequently. (1/2)
June 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A few days ago I found this book on my shelves - clearly bought at a time to enlighten my understanding of my host nation. Because even after well over 20 years of living here, my mind continues to be boggled rather frequently. (1/2)
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The deafening roar of the jubilant, jingoistic crowd… 😬
June 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The deafening roar of the jubilant, jingoistic crowd… 😬
Oh my.
Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
June 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Oh my.
Good evening from my goofy, nosey, lovable looney girl. And me, of course!
June 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Good evening from my goofy, nosey, lovable looney girl. And me, of course!
That’s what it means to have a backbone and moral integrity.
🆘 🇺🇸 LATEST: #Seattle #PoliceChief #ShonBarnes says he's "probably going to jail" for resisting the TACO administration.
June 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
That’s what it means to have a backbone and moral integrity.
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June 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM