So I (Cumbrian) have always heard it as “ootch” up but perhaps that just an additional working class h-dropping. But it was and still is used in my house. Also for pulling up rights/trousers that have slipped!

Lovely to see you. And all the congratulations on a brilliant set of poems!

She’s brilliant in everything she’s in.

I find it utterly insufferable. The Joy actor sounded bemused. Though I actually enjoyed CC (Brian) leaning fully into it.

I’m so sorry some cyclists are such nobs

I've worked on creating the north west section of this #NationalTrail with @naturalengland.bsky.social since 2015, alongside writing this guide - so it benefits from behind-the-scenes insight, and where short lengths of trail may not yet be open, link routes are mapped so there's no need to wait!

If you can, please support indie bookshops like Cumbria’s amazing @samreadbookseller.bsky.social over the big chains ☺️

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Indeed. @katiescribbles.bsky.social and I did a library book talk event today. It’s incredible how much more real the characters and the events of Katie’s book have become since it was published - in JULY!

I wasn’t sure who it was aimed at. As a long term (embarrassingly committed) listener I didn’t feel it added much to my knowledge or enjoyment. However, it was a nice reading diversion. Biggest shock - the cottages are THATCHED?!

I’m really pleased. Let me know what you think. Xx

Congrats Mike!

A good rule of thumb in Silverdale. Don’t go on the sands. App, map or anything else.

My favourite bit of the Lakes. I have the view from Chapel Stile up the valley above my fireplace.