Sarah book-bee
@sarahbookbee.bsky.social
Welsh, book addict. Historian & genealogist. Astrophotography/photography, cookery, fossils, arts & crafts. Fibromyalgia.
MSc Gen., Strathclyde. AdDip Local History, Oxon. BA (hons) Hist., OU.
MSc Gen., Strathclyde. AdDip Local History, Oxon. BA (hons) Hist., OU.
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Book Cover of the Day:
March 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Book Cover of the Day:
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Whilst many in Wales marked Imbolc and Saint Brigid’s day yesterday, an overlooked Welsh festival, Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau takes place today which marks the coming of spring wp.me/p8Mk4U-UJO
Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau marked across Wales today
Stephen Price Whilst many in Wales marked Imbolc and Saint Brigid’s day yesterday, an overlooked Welsh festival, Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau takes place today (2 February) which marks the coming of spring....
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February 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Whilst many in Wales marked Imbolc and Saint Brigid’s day yesterday, an overlooked Welsh festival, Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau takes place today which marks the coming of spring wp.me/p8Mk4U-UJO
December 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Scientists at a Welsh university have devised a new way of creating alternatives to palm oil in our food and cosmetics
Scientists create new alternative to palm oil
Scientists at a Welsh university have devised a new way of creating alternatives to palm oil in our food and cosmetics. Demand for palm oil is set to increase by 40% in the next decade. It is well kno...
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December 27, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Scientists at a Welsh university have devised a new way of creating alternatives to palm oil in our food and cosmetics
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I wish the red caps liked to read.
December 11, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I wish the red caps liked to read.
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An environmental group supported by Iolo Williams has launched a crowdfunder to rewild 1,000 in acres in Wales - a campaign they call Wales’ largest ecosystem restoration project
Crowdfunder launched to rewild 1,000 acres in Wales
Stephen Price An environmental group supported by Iolo Williams has launched a crowdfunder to rewild 1,000 in acres in Wales – a campaign they call ‘Wales’ largest ecosystem restoration project. Tir N...
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November 27, 2024 at 7:59 AM
An environmental group supported by Iolo Williams has launched a crowdfunder to rewild 1,000 in acres in Wales - a campaign they call Wales’ largest ecosystem restoration project
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Here are some nice mushrooms
November 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms
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10000% this!! @storyvillebooks.bsky.social is an amazing independent shop in #Pontypridd and was at the heart of the wonderful @eisteddfod.cymru fringe this year.
They’ve been hit hard and because they’re a real shop, not a river-based wesbsite, they have stock that’s been damaged. Donate/Buy! 🏴
They’ve been hit hard and because they’re a real shop, not a river-based wesbsite, they have stock that’s been damaged. Donate/Buy! 🏴
⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
Storyville Books Bookshop UK
Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys, we are the only independent bookshop in Pontypridd, selling new books and more.
uk.bookshop.org
November 24, 2024 at 6:49 PM
10000% this!! @storyvillebooks.bsky.social is an amazing independent shop in #Pontypridd and was at the heart of the wonderful @eisteddfod.cymru fringe this year.
They’ve been hit hard and because they’re a real shop, not a river-based wesbsite, they have stock that’s been damaged. Donate/Buy! 🏴
They’ve been hit hard and because they’re a real shop, not a river-based wesbsite, they have stock that’s been damaged. Donate/Buy! 🏴
Aurora photos taken near Llanelli.
November 23, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Aurora photos taken near Llanelli.
Felinfoel School, Llanelly, circa 1913.
November 19, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Felinfoel School, Llanelly, circa 1913.
My great grandmother standing, great great grandmother seated. Welsh costume worn as photo props.
November 15, 2024 at 9:42 AM
My great grandmother standing, great great grandmother seated. Welsh costume worn as photo props.
Felinfoel School, Llanelly, c.1908.
November 15, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Felinfoel School, Llanelly, c.1908.
My great great great grandmother, who was a shore woman in a small fishing village in SW Wales.
November 15, 2024 at 9:38 AM
My great great great grandmother, who was a shore woman in a small fishing village in SW Wales.
Mother nature shone brightly on Tenby yesterday. Beautiful golden hues reflected off beautiful architecture. A much needed breath of sea air to blow away the cobwebs.
November 15, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Mother nature shone brightly on Tenby yesterday. Beautiful golden hues reflected off beautiful architecture. A much needed breath of sea air to blow away the cobwebs.
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On New Year’s Eve, H. B. Griggs, c.1914.
December 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM
On New Year’s Eve, H. B. Griggs, c.1914.
