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Julia D πŸ’™

@devonmaid.bsky.social

Lover of music and cold water. Renovating a 70s bungalow in North Devon and a full time carer. Very much on the left of things and pro EU.

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first swim in a month and the sea has warmed up nicely. We've rented a beach hut for the season around the corner from the pool, which is fantastic.

24.04.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got to the top of the waiting list and we've got ourselves a beach hut on Summerleaze Beach, Bude. yipee.
#bude
#summerleazebeach
#beachhut

16.04.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had Baby's Bay at Polzeath pretty much to ourselves today for a dip and sauna. Heaven
#coldwaterswimming
#polzeath

26.03.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first wave of artists have been announced for the glorious micro festival that is Krankenhaus.
Set in the beautiful Lake District.
only 25% of tickets now remain
www.krankenhausfestival.com
#krankenhausfest
#microfestival
#muncastercastle
#seapower

19.03.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a beautiful day to finish my winter swimming challenges

a beautiful day to finish my winter swimming challenges

yey!

yey!

my fabulous bling

my fabulous bling

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Penguin Extreme Silver and Polar Bear Classic challenges for winter 24/25 today and i'm thrilled to receive my bling in the post.
I've been lucky with the weather this year and to have Bude Sea Pool near by.
#coldwaterswimming
#polarbearchallenge
#penguinchallenge
#budeseapool

09.03.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had such a good time at Delphy pool in Cornwall enjoying their wild spa; Cold water swim (8.3c) , sauna , hot tub and repeat.
recommended.
#coldwaterswimming
#polarbearchallange
#delphypool
#nordiccycle
#wildspa

08.03.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i thought charlie was a man

02.03.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’™

28.02.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

May is a lovely time to visit. sea will probably be low/mid teens. Hard to say if you'd need a wetsuit, that's down to you, just enjoy it however you want too. It's beautiful.

06.02.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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glorious weather for a dip in the Bude Sea Pool.

06.02.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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got a cold brewing but had a little swim anyway. It was a beautiful day in Bude
#budeseapool

12.01.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

some of our party too. The downside of a festival at this time of year

08.01.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

the last two bands were my favs

07.01.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@rockawaybeach.bsky.social
on reflection, my top 5 for 2025 were:
1. Sprints
2. Ride
3. Hamish Hawk
4. Bodega
5. Meryl Streek

looking forward to 2026

07.01.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3

Bloodworm
The Jonny Halifax Invocation
The Dirt
The Itch
Katy J Pearson
Sprints
Ride

Sprints win the day and festival but special mention to Ride who came second today.

06.01.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

me too

05.01.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a seaside town they forgot to close down

a seaside town they forgot to close down

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Rockaway Beach Festival day 2.
#thepill
#cltdrp
#merylstreek
#arxx
#leftfield
#bodega
photos of other things

05.01.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

we've booked

04.01.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blue skies but baltic

Blue skies but baltic

heading to new venue Studio 36

heading to new venue Studio 36

the 2p slots keeping us entertained

the 2p slots keeping us entertained

nice to have a cosy apartment this year

nice to have a cosy apartment this year

a great first day at Rockaway Beach Festival, Butlins.
Freezing temperatures but #manwomanchainsaw, #hamishhawk, #spiritualised and #arabstrap to keep us warm.
photos of other stuff

04.01.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yes a great atmosphere and loads of lifeguards keeping us safe

25.12.2024 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

and to you x

25.12.2024 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The perfect start to my Christmas Day
#budechristmasswim
#bude
#coldwaterswimming

25.12.2024 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A quick dip with The Launceston and Bude Bluetits and Daymer Bay Bluetits at Boscastle Harbour.
Love this time of year.
ho ho ho

20.12.2024 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

there's plenty of time

17.12.2024 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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November βœ… December βœ…
of this Winter's Extreme Penguin Challenge
It's about to get more difficult.
#coldwaterswimming

16.12.2024 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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so true. Feel great after days dip

04.12.2024 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First swim of the month and it was a good one.
The sea was still over 12c.
#budeseapool
#penguinchallenge
#coldwaterswimming

02.12.2024 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

have your say

19.11.2024 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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