Lin
@lindahelen.bsky.social
Play. Community. Terrible gardener. Slow runner.
A suggestion to publishers; please put a qr code in books so if someone buys it second hand they can scan the code to pay the author.
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A suggestion to publishers; please put a qr code in books so if someone buys it second hand they can scan the code to pay the author.
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Teenage Play matters
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
March 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Teenage Play matters
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
Mud play.
Digging, mixing, adding, feeding..
A delicious slodgy, sloshy dish,
Made for a a baby bunny,
Now with a very full tummy.
Digging, mixing, adding, feeding..
A delicious slodgy, sloshy dish,
Made for a a baby bunny,
Now with a very full tummy.
March 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Mud play.
Digging, mixing, adding, feeding..
A delicious slodgy, sloshy dish,
Made for a a baby bunny,
Now with a very full tummy.
Digging, mixing, adding, feeding..
A delicious slodgy, sloshy dish,
Made for a a baby bunny,
Now with a very full tummy.
Art that creates a space to play.
Japanese textile and fibre artist Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam creates huge interactive hand-crocheted playgrounds #womensart1
February 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Art that creates a space to play.
Sunday morning task, cutting the path back in... Hopefully there is a pond at the end there somewhere.. #wildgarden #freshair
December 22, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Sunday morning task, cutting the path back in... Hopefully there is a pond at the end there somewhere.. #wildgarden #freshair
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Latest research from the Children, Violence and Vulnerability report shows that youth clubs aren’t just places to hang out — they’re lifelines for vulnerable teens.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VIaBlK
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VIaBlK
December 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Latest research from the Children, Violence and Vulnerability report shows that youth clubs aren’t just places to hang out — they’re lifelines for vulnerable teens.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VIaBlK
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VIaBlK
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Not a word about the loss of space for play & hanging out, the widespread closure & defunding of youth clubs and wider social infrastructures (libraries, council gyms, etc), the hostility (from cars, adults, policing, disinvestment) and/or commercialisation of public space for teens, etc. etc. etc.
If you’ve got children, you need to watch Swiped – and see how sick their phones are making them | Simon Jenkins
If you’ve got children, you need to watch Swiped – and see how sick their phones are making them | Simon Jenkins
The terrible toll that smartphones are taking on young people is now undeniable. We need to start talking about a ban
Every parent of a school-age child should watch Swiped, the Channel 4 documentary on smartphones shown last week. It was devastating. It…
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Not a word about the loss of space for play & hanging out, the widespread closure & defunding of youth clubs and wider social infrastructures (libraries, council gyms, etc), the hostility (from cars, adults, policing, disinvestment) and/or commercialisation of public space for teens, etc. etc. etc.
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🧪 Did you know your brain has a "Christmas spirit network"? fMRI scans show how holiday traditions light up areas tied to joy, emotions, and spirituality. 🧠✨
🎥 Dive into the science of the season in my latest video:
youtu.be/ia1t5yhNgZc
#ChristmasSpirit #Neuroscience #HolidayMagic
🎥 Dive into the science of the season in my latest video:
youtu.be/ia1t5yhNgZc
#ChristmasSpirit #Neuroscience #HolidayMagic
The Neuroscience Behind Christmas Spirit: How Your Brain Lights Up for the Holidays
YouTube video by Life Earth and Beyond
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 8:46 PM
🧪 Did you know your brain has a "Christmas spirit network"? fMRI scans show how holiday traditions light up areas tied to joy, emotions, and spirituality. 🧠✨
🎥 Dive into the science of the season in my latest video:
youtu.be/ia1t5yhNgZc
#ChristmasSpirit #Neuroscience #HolidayMagic
🎥 Dive into the science of the season in my latest video:
youtu.be/ia1t5yhNgZc
#ChristmasSpirit #Neuroscience #HolidayMagic
Jigsaw play.
Experience the highs and lows of life with this 500 piece jigsaw, guaranteed to provide valuable life lessons including managing frustration, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and the understanding that you will see things differently over time.
Experience the highs and lows of life with this 500 piece jigsaw, guaranteed to provide valuable life lessons including managing frustration, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and the understanding that you will see things differently over time.
December 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Jigsaw play.
Experience the highs and lows of life with this 500 piece jigsaw, guaranteed to provide valuable life lessons including managing frustration, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and the understanding that you will see things differently over time.
Experience the highs and lows of life with this 500 piece jigsaw, guaranteed to provide valuable life lessons including managing frustration, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and the understanding that you will see things differently over time.
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The first edition of our magazine "Scribbles" is landing on doormats today... Because everyone still loves post! #playtherapy #coop #first
December 13, 2024 at 9:51 PM
The first edition of our magazine "Scribbles" is landing on doormats today... Because everyone still loves post! #playtherapy #coop #first
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'When I Am Old I Will Wear Purple' quilted artwork by textile artist Nancy Messier, with the title referencing the poem 'Warning' by Jenny Joseph
December 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM
'When I Am Old I Will Wear Purple' quilted artwork by textile artist Nancy Messier, with the title referencing the poem 'Warning' by Jenny Joseph
Roll of paper play.
Both communal and individual.
Creating character and homes.
Suitable for all ages.
As community should be.
Both communal and individual.
Creating character and homes.
Suitable for all ages.
As community should be.
November 30, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Roll of paper play.
Both communal and individual.
Creating character and homes.
Suitable for all ages.
As community should be.
Both communal and individual.
Creating character and homes.
Suitable for all ages.
As community should be.
Music play.
Creating colour with sound.
Creating colour with sound.
November 29, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Music play.
Creating colour with sound.
Creating colour with sound.
Please buy ten copies... Let's get this to number one and raise loads of money for young carers in the process!
Here it is. Your new favourite Christmas classic.
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir ft Ed Davey is available now! 🎁🎄
youtu.be/4dnoVc5sv9o?...
Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir - Love is Enough (feat. Ed Davey)
YouTube video by Liberal Democrats
youtu.be
November 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Please buy ten copies... Let's get this to number one and raise loads of money for young carers in the process!
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Welcome to WA on Bluesky as requested by you xx
'Breathing Space'
by Janis Goodman
'Breathing Space'
by Janis Goodman
November 24, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Welcome to WA on Bluesky as requested by you xx
'Breathing Space'
by Janis Goodman
'Breathing Space'
by Janis Goodman
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Today marks four years since the consultation on a #PavementParking ban in England - and we're still waiting for action. Disabled campaigner and journalist Katie Pennick says:
"In this photo you can see what happens when parking places are put on the pavement. My wheelchair does not fit!"
"In this photo you can see what happens when parking places are put on the pavement. My wheelchair does not fit!"
November 22, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Today marks four years since the consultation on a #PavementParking ban in England - and we're still waiting for action. Disabled campaigner and journalist Katie Pennick says:
"In this photo you can see what happens when parking places are put on the pavement. My wheelchair does not fit!"
"In this photo you can see what happens when parking places are put on the pavement. My wheelchair does not fit!"
@playingout.bsky.social ... My council is asking for insurance to close the street for play. Am I right to feel frustrated? Feels very unfair.
November 21, 2024 at 12:45 PM
@playingout.bsky.social ... My council is asking for insurance to close the street for play. Am I right to feel frustrated? Feels very unfair.
#Childreninneed day was one of my all time favourite days as a kid. But having worked for charities as a grown up, if you're considering donating, please instead find a childrens charity you love and send the money directly to them. Supporting unrestricted funds is priceless to charities.
November 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM
#Childreninneed day was one of my all time favourite days as a kid. But having worked for charities as a grown up, if you're considering donating, please instead find a childrens charity you love and send the money directly to them. Supporting unrestricted funds is priceless to charities.
Autumn play.
Nature. Ritual. Potions. Patterns.
Nature. Ritual. Potions. Patterns.
November 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Autumn play.
Nature. Ritual. Potions. Patterns.
Nature. Ritual. Potions. Patterns.
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Amazing image of Rapa Nui moai beneath the Milky Way! 🤩
Photographer is Josh Dury:
www.instagram.com/josh_dury_ph...
Photographer is Josh Dury:
www.instagram.com/josh_dury_ph...
November 13, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Amazing image of Rapa Nui moai beneath the Milky Way! 🤩
Photographer is Josh Dury:
www.instagram.com/josh_dury_ph...
Photographer is Josh Dury:
www.instagram.com/josh_dury_ph...
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Donations are now being doubled by Aviva for this community woodland in Bath!
Up to £250, that means if you donate £100 we get £200, and with Gift Aid that becomes £225!!
I have given all my time and money to this charity already, but you can help us do this. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/reforestat...
Up to £250, that means if you donate £100 we get £200, and with Gift Aid that becomes £225!!
I have given all my time and money to this charity already, but you can help us do this. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/reforestat...
Create a community woodland on the River Avon
Help secure 70 acres of disused farmland on the River Avon near Bath, to create woodland, wetlands, and grasslands for climate and nature.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
September 16, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Donations are now being doubled by Aviva for this community woodland in Bath!
Up to £250, that means if you donate £100 we get £200, and with Gift Aid that becomes £225!!
I have given all my time and money to this charity already, but you can help us do this. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/reforestat...
Up to £250, that means if you donate £100 we get £200, and with Gift Aid that becomes £225!!
I have given all my time and money to this charity already, but you can help us do this. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/reforestat...
Joy in cleaning.
Toilet cleaner in.
Scrub.
Flush.
A burst of bubbles float up and out.
Toilet cleaner in.
Scrub.
Flush.
A burst of bubbles float up and out.
September 27, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Joy in cleaning.
Toilet cleaner in.
Scrub.
Flush.
A burst of bubbles float up and out.
Toilet cleaner in.
Scrub.
Flush.
A burst of bubbles float up and out.
Morning walk.
Slightly faster than before.
Slightly cold.
Slightly faded leaves.
Slightly faster than before.
Slightly cold.
Slightly faded leaves.
September 20, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Morning walk.
Slightly faster than before.
Slightly cold.
Slightly faded leaves.
Slightly faster than before.
Slightly cold.
Slightly faded leaves.