Vivien Boyes
@vivienboyes.bsky.social
Writer, photographer, lover of green spaces and open skies.
Standing at an oblique angle to the world with a camera or a notebook in my hand.
Standing at an oblique angle to the world with a camera or a notebook in my hand.
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This is great news. @openspacessociety.bsky.social has been a champion of our Brent River Park for many years. We look forward to working with Kit to safeguard and enhance our paths and green spaces in Ealing. ealing.news/environment/...
Law student takes up fight to defend Ealing’s open spaces - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
Britain’s oldest conservation charity has appointed a new local advocate to protect green spaces across Ealing.
ealing.news
October 16, 2025 at 6:12 AM
This is great news. @openspacessociety.bsky.social has been a champion of our Brent River Park for many years. We look forward to working with Kit to safeguard and enhance our paths and green spaces in Ealing. ealing.news/environment/...
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A few #Pollinatorpals from Warren Farm in west London yesterday.
#WildflowerHour
@warrenfarmnr.bsky.social
#WildflowerHour
@warrenfarmnr.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A few #Pollinatorpals from Warren Farm in west London yesterday.
#WildflowerHour
@warrenfarmnr.bsky.social
#WildflowerHour
@warrenfarmnr.bsky.social
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Awake at 6 to find we’re still needing 60 signatures by 0820 to hit our daily #parkypetition100K target - please sign! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
June 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Awake at 6 to find we’re still needing 60 signatures by 0820 to hit our daily #parkypetition100K target - please sign! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations for the Brent River Park, I shall be holding a creative writing workshop, taking a sideways look at the stories rubbish can tell. Meet at the Bandstand in Churchfields, Hanwell at 1200, this Sunday 29th June. Bring writing materials.
June 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations for the Brent River Park, I shall be holding a creative writing workshop, taking a sideways look at the stories rubbish can tell. Meet at the Bandstand in Churchfields, Hanwell at 1200, this Sunday 29th June. Bring writing materials.
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The Lady's Bedstraw at @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social is in full bloom and smelling gorgeous.
#wildflowerhour
#wildflowerhour
June 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Lady's Bedstraw at @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social is in full bloom and smelling gorgeous.
#wildflowerhour
#wildflowerhour
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A bit late for #wildflowerhour, but the @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social bee orchids are blooming again this year.
June 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A bit late for #wildflowerhour, but the @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social bee orchids are blooming again this year.
Sometimes I like to find time to wander around that odd juxtaposition of old and startlingly new which is the City of London.🧵
June 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Sometimes I like to find time to wander around that odd juxtaposition of old and startlingly new which is the City of London.🧵
Stumbled on this beautiful art work beside the Grand Union Canal on the Trumper’s Way bridge in Hanwell. More of the artist’s work:- ecwoodard.com
June 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Stumbled on this beautiful art work beside the Grand Union Canal on the Trumper’s Way bridge in Hanwell. More of the artist’s work:- ecwoodard.com
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Come celebrate our #BrentRiverPark 50th
Anniversary!🌿🥳🎂Sunday 29th June join us as we unveil new history signs to mark the astonishing vision of Luke FitzHerbert who brought our 7km park to life! Wildlife walks/talks, food, history, arts, writing, fun run, maypole, fundraiser launch and more!💚
Anniversary!🌿🥳🎂Sunday 29th June join us as we unveil new history signs to mark the astonishing vision of Luke FitzHerbert who brought our 7km park to life! Wildlife walks/talks, food, history, arts, writing, fun run, maypole, fundraiser launch and more!💚
June 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Come celebrate our #BrentRiverPark 50th
Anniversary!🌿🥳🎂Sunday 29th June join us as we unveil new history signs to mark the astonishing vision of Luke FitzHerbert who brought our 7km park to life! Wildlife walks/talks, food, history, arts, writing, fun run, maypole, fundraiser launch and more!💚
Anniversary!🌿🥳🎂Sunday 29th June join us as we unveil new history signs to mark the astonishing vision of Luke FitzHerbert who brought our 7km park to life! Wildlife walks/talks, food, history, arts, writing, fun run, maypole, fundraiser launch and more!💚
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Labour promised to restore nature. ❌
Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.
We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.
Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.
Without significant change, it must be scrapped.
Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.
We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.
Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.
Without significant change, it must be scrapped.
May 23, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Labour promised to restore nature. ❌
Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.
We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.
Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.
Without significant change, it must be scrapped.
Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.
We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.
Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.
Without significant change, it must be scrapped.
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#Disabilities Rights activist and all round good egg @gaelynnlea.bsky.social is playing the Glad Cafe in #Glasgow this weekend. Check out her awesome Tiny Desk Concert here youtu.be/n6oSeODGmoQ
May 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
#Disabilities Rights activist and all round good egg @gaelynnlea.bsky.social is playing the Glad Cafe in #Glasgow this weekend. Check out her awesome Tiny Desk Concert here youtu.be/n6oSeODGmoQ
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🌿☕Good morning☀️
How do roses smell? 🌹 Gorgeous of course💃
Rose petals have microscopic perfume glands on their lower petals, responsible for producing their 💐 scent 💕 This is due to a gene that triggers enzyme RhNUDX1, this chemical makes cells in 🌹 petals produce the chemical monoterpene geraniol
How do roses smell? 🌹 Gorgeous of course💃
Rose petals have microscopic perfume glands on their lower petals, responsible for producing their 💐 scent 💕 This is due to a gene that triggers enzyme RhNUDX1, this chemical makes cells in 🌹 petals produce the chemical monoterpene geraniol
May 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🌿☕Good morning☀️
How do roses smell? 🌹 Gorgeous of course💃
Rose petals have microscopic perfume glands on their lower petals, responsible for producing their 💐 scent 💕 This is due to a gene that triggers enzyme RhNUDX1, this chemical makes cells in 🌹 petals produce the chemical monoterpene geraniol
How do roses smell? 🌹 Gorgeous of course💃
Rose petals have microscopic perfume glands on their lower petals, responsible for producing their 💐 scent 💕 This is due to a gene that triggers enzyme RhNUDX1, this chemical makes cells in 🌹 petals produce the chemical monoterpene geraniol
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So grateful for this tour & all the wonderful people we've been able to meet and visit along the way. Yesterday's show at @bandonthewall.bsky.social and today's show at @bmusicltd.bsky.social were both delightful. Next up, Cardiff, Leeds & Scotland!
🇬🇧📆🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE:
violinscratches.com/shows
🇬🇧📆🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE:
violinscratches.com/shows
May 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
So grateful for this tour & all the wonderful people we've been able to meet and visit along the way. Yesterday's show at @bandonthewall.bsky.social and today's show at @bmusicltd.bsky.social were both delightful. Next up, Cardiff, Leeds & Scotland!
🇬🇧📆🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE:
violinscratches.com/shows
🇬🇧📆🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE:
violinscratches.com/shows
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!
Gaelynn is so excited to have Rightkeysonly joining her as a special guest at Chapter Arts in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Learn more: rightkeysonly6.wixsite.com/rightkeysonly
Get Tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Gaelynn is so excited to have Rightkeysonly joining her as a special guest at Chapter Arts in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Learn more: rightkeysonly6.wixsite.com/rightkeysonly
Get Tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
May 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!
Gaelynn is so excited to have Rightkeysonly joining her as a special guest at Chapter Arts in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Learn more: rightkeysonly6.wixsite.com/rightkeysonly
Get Tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Gaelynn is so excited to have Rightkeysonly joining her as a special guest at Chapter Arts in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Learn more: rightkeysonly6.wixsite.com/rightkeysonly
Get Tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Great gig at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social last night, even if you did mention the M word a few times @gaelynnlea.bsky.social 😱Those “Scottish Play” melodies are so evocative.
May 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Great gig at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social last night, even if you did mention the M word a few times @gaelynnlea.bsky.social 😱Those “Scottish Play” melodies are so evocative.
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Gaelynn’s UK album release tour for her new recording – “Music from Macbeth” – starts soon! Her second batch of shows are in Nottingham, Manchester and Birmingham… Hope to see you there!
Get tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Get her new music: gaelynnlea.bandcamp.com
Get tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Get her new music: gaelynnlea.bandcamp.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Gaelynn’s UK album release tour for her new recording – “Music from Macbeth” – starts soon! Her second batch of shows are in Nottingham, Manchester and Birmingham… Hope to see you there!
Get tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Get her new music: gaelynnlea.bandcamp.com
Get tickets: violinscratches.com/shows
Get her new music: gaelynnlea.bandcamp.com
Not everyone was partying on VE Day, my mother was watching from her office in the Ministry of War. She was disappointed that her amateur dramatics performance in the evening was poorly attended #VEDay
May 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Not everyone was partying on VE Day, my mother was watching from her office in the Ministry of War. She was disappointed that her amateur dramatics performance in the evening was poorly attended #VEDay
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Disposable barbecues are dangerous when there has been little rain and the ground is dry.
Barbecues are banned in all Ealing and Hounslow parks.
www.aroundealing.com/news/bbqs/
www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20168/p...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Barbecues are banned in all Ealing and Hounslow parks.
www.aroundealing.com/news/bbqs/
www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20168/p...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Disposable BBQ causes wildfire the size of ‘two rugby pitches’
The charity warned the fire could have been ‘much worse’ if not for the efforts of firefighters.
news.stv.tv
May 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Disposable barbecues are dangerous when there has been little rain and the ground is dry.
Barbecues are banned in all Ealing and Hounslow parks.
www.aroundealing.com/news/bbqs/
www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20168/p...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Barbecues are banned in all Ealing and Hounslow parks.
www.aroundealing.com/news/bbqs/
www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20168/p...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Hearing Roger McGough read at Ealing Book Festival this morning was so refreshing. when I saw him and other Liverpool poets perform when I was a teenager, it convinced me there was more to poetry than obscure language and pomposity. Love the way he plays with words.
April 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hearing Roger McGough read at Ealing Book Festival this morning was so refreshing. when I saw him and other Liverpool poets perform when I was a teenager, it convinced me there was more to poetry than obscure language and pomposity. Love the way he plays with words.
A fine and very wetting rain bringing a rainbow arching low over the bay #NewportPembrokeshire
April 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A fine and very wetting rain bringing a rainbow arching low over the bay #NewportPembrokeshire
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This–– @robcowen.bsky.social’s The North Road––is out today.
It's magnificent: one of the best books you'll read this year.
A polyphonic walking-up of the ghosts & lives of the Great North Road; a bravura act of imagining in which RC seems to slip supernaturally between times & minds.
So, so good.
It's magnificent: one of the best books you'll read this year.
A polyphonic walking-up of the ghosts & lives of the Great North Road; a bravura act of imagining in which RC seems to slip supernaturally between times & minds.
So, so good.
April 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This–– @robcowen.bsky.social’s The North Road––is out today.
It's magnificent: one of the best books you'll read this year.
A polyphonic walking-up of the ghosts & lives of the Great North Road; a bravura act of imagining in which RC seems to slip supernaturally between times & minds.
So, so good.
It's magnificent: one of the best books you'll read this year.
A polyphonic walking-up of the ghosts & lives of the Great North Road; a bravura act of imagining in which RC seems to slip supernaturally between times & minds.
So, so good.
Aurora Borealis over the Nevern Estuary tonight #NewportPembrokeshire. We need some reward after all the rain we had last night!
April 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Aurora Borealis over the Nevern Estuary tonight #NewportPembrokeshire. We need some reward after all the rain we had last night!
The track curving away on one of my favourite walks along the Trellys #NewportPembrokeshire yesterday. The views are stunning
April 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The track curving away on one of my favourite walks along the Trellys #NewportPembrokeshire yesterday. The views are stunning
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When life’s buffeting you around but you still manage to keep focussed on the things that matter to you🙃🐭Amazing head stabilisation of our #WarrenFarmNR Kestrel, her tail fans to keep her steady🪶On the UK Amber List of conservation concern, her home here is an LNR in waiting💚
April 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
When life’s buffeting you around but you still manage to keep focussed on the things that matter to you🙃🐭Amazing head stabilisation of our #WarrenFarmNR Kestrel, her tail fans to keep her steady🪶On the UK Amber List of conservation concern, her home here is an LNR in waiting💚
Another day, another sunset from the Land of Mystery and Enchantment - Gwlad Hud a Lledrith #NewportPembrokeshire.
April 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Another day, another sunset from the Land of Mystery and Enchantment - Gwlad Hud a Lledrith #NewportPembrokeshire.