Sandra Norval

Thanks Claire!

Got my confirmation today that I am now a Licentiate member of the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social Chuffed to bits!!

My new dark red climate stripe for 2024 shows it’s the hottest year yet These ‘warming stripes’, adopted around the world as a symbol of climate awareness, action and ambition, now include another dark red stripe for 2024.

The data is in.

2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the pre-industrial period.

More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements have been condensed into a single vital number.

theconversation.com/my-new-dark-...

And finally this is the design mocked up as an actual book.
It’s not perfect and I have plenty of room to grow. They say that if you’re not embarrassed by your early work you haven’t really progressed, that’s something to look forward to… 😂 Either way it was lovely to reread the series! (3 of 3)

The story features a tooth shaped rock that opens up to reveal a beautiful blue light leading to a magical world with a white wizard and a dark hooded figure who hides in grey fog and a teardrop shaped bracelet with a hint of the blue light inside. This is the overall design making a W. (2 of 3)

I’m doing a course on graphic design at the moment though I am not good at drawing. For the current module I had to design a book cover featuring a key letter from the title or the author. I picked The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner. This was my initial sketch! (1 of 3)

Happy New Year, may 2025 be filled with simple joy like the lovely lady I photographed on the shore of Windermere in September.

Had a few personal things to deal with so haven’t posted much but will be back in the New Year. I was lucky enough to celebrate my birthday The Ivy recently and will leave you with the very best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and here’s to 2025, may it be a good year!

Just a couple of iPhone snapshots from Wednesday evening after my graduation ceremony in Bristol. It was a cold, crisp and beautifully clear evening and I was wishing I had my camera with me. Will have to go back just to visit next time.

I graduated from my Masters in Planning and Urban Leadership at UWE on Wednesday, fantastic couple of days in Bristol with my friend Anya. I love getting dressed up in these gowns, this was the third time and I wouldn’t say I won’t go for another in the future 😂

Love this, I think we’ll hear more from that vocalist, stunning performance!

After years of wrangling, finally the rules for international carbon markets are approved at #COP29, paving the way for more private sector finance and investment in climate action.

If you see this I invite you to post an image from your device with no explanation

I haven’t deleted my Twitter accounts yet to give people a chance to find me but just looking in and seeing how the feed has changed is fascinating! It’s becoming like a mirror world of darkness. Deleting shortly, like a good horror movie it’s not over until the portal is gone… no X2 the sequel 😱

a close up of a man with a beard says hello there Alt: a close up of Obi Wan Kenobi who says hello there

Blown away, I started this weekend with 26 followers and am now around 350. The starter packs are fantastic! A warm hello to you all, looking forward to hearing from you and learning about what you’re up to.

Hi Oscar, you too!

A wise friend said that photos are made to be seen, that made me focus on it and make a plan! I say go for it!

A rowing boat is settled on the shore with racked oars stored within as a golden sunset warms the scene and glints off the lake at Ambleside, Windermere, Cumbria. Hills are silhouetted in the background as the sun hangs low above them.

I’m now developing a book bringing all this together about water in the landscape using my photos and words, kind of a love letter to water.
So that’s me, looking forward to joining the fun as we emerge from the dust into positive blue sky! /End

Crystal clear seawater with small green pieces of seawed laps gently on a white rock at Lulworth Cove, Dorset. Gravel in various shades of brown is settled under the water as light plays across the ripples.

Outside of professional life I am a photographer primarily focusing on water themes and I am currently studying graphic design too. I am also a writer with published articles around sustainability and green skills, a coaching book and card pack, some old horror short stories in anthologies. 4/

A view from the shore of Windermere, Cumbria at Ambleside with a red sunset reflecting on the lake. A pier reaches into the lake with two moored boats almost silhouetted.

I am an alumni of @uniofexeter.bsky.social with the former One Planet MBA and a BA in Environmental Studies (Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation, geodiversity).
I am a Fellow of IEMA (FIEMA) and the RSA(FRSA), Member of the Institute of Directors (MIoD), Energy Institute (MEI). 3/

A pier reaching into a lake with a blue and pink sunset reflecting on Windermere, Cumbria

I think of myself as a generalist with specailisms but everything is rooted in water and sustainability. I work in water resources in the south of England (but keeping the day job stuff on LinkedIn) and have just completed an MSc in Planning and Urban Leadership with University for West England 2/

Lode Falls, a fast flowing waterfall in Ambleside, Cumbria with time lapse to blur the movement of the water.

I think the moment I have been waiting for has come, the Xodus, and it looks like lots of great people are arriving here. I joined a while ago but haven’t posted much so far, wondering how it would all play out. I just followed a bunch of starter packs so time for an introduction! 1/

Blue haired planning officer holding a consultation poster.

Do you live, work or spend your leisure time in the South Downs National Park? You can influence the review of our Local Plan, which will guide development in the Park.

Over 600 people have already contributed so come and add your views by 16th September!🦋

sdnpalocalplanreview.commonplace.is

On this basis, doesn’t that mean any developer awaiting a decision with complexities around water or nutrient neutrality will just need to wait 13 weeks and all will be fine? Rather shifts the spirit of the process and not in a good way.

Sandra Norval Explore Sandra Norval’s 83 photos on Flickr!

Ot if you just like to flick through here’s my Flick account: flickr.com/photos/19922...

Lots more to come 😊

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Really excited! I uploaded a batch of my photos to Adobe Stock to see if they made the grade and about half were accepted and I think the issues with the others are totally fixable so I can try again! If buying stock photos is your thing, here’s my portfolio: stock.adobe.com/uk/contribut...

So that was a bit of a faff today! Did we get a Housing Minister in the end? Hands up who’d give it a whirl?

Ooh, hello! Time to build up a new profile, give me your recommendations to follow!