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Stephen Winkley
@winkley.bsky.social
Forged in Lancashire. Burnished in Liverpool. Slowly and happily corroding in Cumbria.
One of our December traditions has always been to light a candle each evening during Advent, counting down to Christmas Day. Here’s this year’s splendid effort.
December 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It’s the start of #stoutwars in #Kendal and here’s the lovely Charlie and the marvellous menu at Fell Bar.
November 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Making the most of the Cumbrian sunshine on our last day of the holidays. Coffee at Levens Hall.
September 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Another hard day at the coal face.
September 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hello Funchal 👋🏻👋🏻
September 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Blackberries. Lots of blackberries.
August 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“Beauty surrounds,” even if it is somewhat faded.
August 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Summer stroll along Lancaster Canal with @twinkley.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Now in the Crown & Kettle with @penno.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
One of Manchester’s finest. The Angel.
August 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
First pint is Pint at The Marble Arch.
August 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Breakfast bap.
August 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Start of a day out in Manchester with @penno.bsky.social begins with a fine breakfast at Another Heart To Feed.
August 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
More bounty from the Cumbrian soil.
August 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Lunch, (mostly) from the Cumbrian soil.
August 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Still (just about) July and the hedgerows are already full of bounty.
July 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The annual trimming of the hornbeam hedge reveals an abandoned blackbird’s nest. This is the reason we don’t cut it until the end of July.
July 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Summer in the garden. There’s a bottle chilling for when the work is done. #Cumbria.
June 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Breakfast in #Istanbul.
June 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Playing football the Parker way. #BurnleyFC
May 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
At the bottom of the garden lurks this fern which is about to burst into life. #Kendal #Cumbria
May 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Lovely little amble in this afternoon’s sunshine. Arnside & Silverdale AONB is north Lancashire’s hidden gem.
May 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
On days like this, there’s really no place like home. #Kendal #Cumbria
April 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Easter Sunday leg of lamb with the family. Bonus points for eating outside. #Kendal #Cumbria
April 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Saturday night contentment right there. #BurnleyFC #27undefeated
April 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM