Oh now I'm *extra* mad I'm not there ๐ค (This is fantastic)
07.10.2025 21:33 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0@nigelgc91.bsky.social
33. He/Him. Belfast. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Education Officer with National Museums Northern Ireland. All views my own. Gamer and nature nerd ๐ฆ๐ฆค๐ฆ๐๐ชป
Oh now I'm *extra* mad I'm not there ๐ค (This is fantastic)
07.10.2025 21:33 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Nigel is his mid 20s with thick framed black glasses, a blond fringe, lipring and white tshirt with black skeletons. Next to him is his now husband Jordan with dark brown hair, thick framed black glasses and a beard wearing a grey tshirt.
Nigel and Jordan in their mid thirties. Nigel is wearing thick framed black glasses, a dark blue velvet suit jacket and blue and purple tie. He has brown hair, a moustache and beard. Jordan is wearing a blue thick framed glasses, a grey suit jacket and bow tie with a white shirt. He has brown hair shaved short and a full beard and moustache.
It seems surreal to say but today marks 10 years since we started dating. I don't think either of us could have seen where we would be a decade down the line, and I can't wait to see where the next 10 years lead us ๐
12.06.2025 06:26 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Thanks for a brilliant Members Together meeting as always! And I'm not just saying that because I got to see the Derry Girls exhibition... ๐
11.06.2025 16:56 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0I mean, when don't you stun?? But seriously these are fab ๐
19.05.2025 06:57 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0I see you decided to *serve* whilst reading ๐
16.05.2025 19:23 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Thank you for having me! So many inspiring speakers and a wonderful time as always ๐
16.05.2025 18:57 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0It's giving Tom of Finland vibes and I'm obsessed ๐
16.05.2025 05:43 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A selfie of Nigel, who is a white man in his thirties, with dark brown hair, a moustache and a beard. He is wearing a blue shirt with a plant pattern, a mustard yellow coat, dark blue over-ear headphones and pink glasses.
Heading down to Dublin for the @irishmuseums.bsky.social Education & Outreach Forum. I'm looking forward to speaking on how we can connect young people with nature, and to hearing all of the other fantastic talks scheduled for the day. Come and say hi if you're attending!
16.05.2025 05:27 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0A large hall with a wooden stage at the front featuring a model dolphin and model porpoise. There is red lighting and a projector screen with text saying Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams to Life with Steve Backshall.
Steve Backshall, a man wearing black jeans and a black top, presents from the centre of the stage. He is backed by red lighting and the projector screen shows an image of him diving next to a sperm whale.
Steve Backshall, a man wearing black jeans and a black top, presents from the centre of the stage. He is backed by red lighting and the projector screen shows a photograph of a hippo.
Thanks to @niscifest.bsky.social last night I got to see Steve Backshall give a talk on marine conservation.
It was a really special moment for me as he is one of the broadcasters who inspired me to pursue science communication.
A fantastic event and I learned so much ๐๐ฌ
Images of the four National Museum of Ireland locations, with the text- Join our Team.
We're seeking applications from suitable candidates to
fill the post of Collections Assistant in the Registration Department- Closing Date for Applications- Friday, 28th March 2025- www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/...
Nigel is a man in his thirties with brown hair and a beard. He is wearing a white shirt and red tartan sunglasses. His husband Jordan sits next to him, also a man in his thirties with shaved brown hair and a beard. He his wearing blue sunglasses. They sit in front of a park, with a blue sky above.
What a beautiful sunny Sunday โ๏ธ
09.03.2025 12:43 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Handwritten visitor comment on a cut out leaf shape
Hand drawn deer and butterfly on a cut out leaf shape
Hand written comment and drawing of plants on a cut out leaf shape
Drawing and comment about wolves in Ireland on a cut out leaf shape
Such wonderful, encouraging feedback to our new โWild Irelandโ exhibition at the Ulster Museum. Itโs helping people to think about how they value our natural world and how we need to do more to protect it.
05.03.2025 18:27 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A box of Lego sits on a tabletop. The box shows a Lego Ideas set, featuring fossil skeletons in a museum setting. A triceratops, a t rex, a pteranodon and a human skeleton are displayed alongside a museum curator minifigure. The tabletop also features two PlayStation 5 controllers, one white and one purple.
Been wanting this set for years, and I finally found one brand new and sealed on eBay for a decent price ๐
27.02.2025 17:23 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A Nintendo Switch console sits on a mustard bedspread. The controllers are purple and gold. The screen shows a small purple feathered dinosaur behind the counter of a shop.
Because of flu I'm only just making a start on Amber Isle, but I'm already obsessed. I cannot tell you how cool it is to play a cosy palaeo-themed game that was developed literally opposite the museum I work in. Amazing job @ambertail.games - I'm so excited to keep playing!
18.02.2025 16:45 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0I am reminded of a conversation in The Bridge bar in Leeds... ๐
18.02.2025 13:04 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A tree trunk stands in the foreground, with a golden Diplodocus skeleton behind. At the very back is the Natural History Museum building beneath a blue sky.
A giraffe skeleton and taxidermied giraffe stand below a tiled dome ceiling.
A portrait of Anne Boleyn in a black frame hangs on a grey wall. She is wearing a black and gold headpiece, a black and gold dress, and a pearl necklace featuring a gold letter B.
A portrait of Charles Darwin in a gold frame hangs on a white wall. He is wearing large black overcoat, holding a black hat, with a long white beard and eyes looking directly at the screen.
A flying visit to London to celebrate the end of Explore: Urban Nature @nhm-london.bsky.social - the new gardens are incredible!
Also my first ever trip to the National Portrait Gallery. So incredible to see some of these historic paintings in person ๐คฉ
Leaving work two hours late is not ideal, but I can't complain too much as I spent all afternoon elbow deep in natural history specimens a.k.a. my happy place ๐ฅฐ
03.02.2025 18:12 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Thanks for the trade! ๐ฅฐ
29.01.2025 16:21 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0I need Arcanine EX, Machamp EX or Wigglytuff EX if possible! I just added you, my user is Zooseum โบ๏ธ
29.01.2025 16:12 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0I have a spare - I'd be happy to trade you โบ๏ธ
29.01.2025 16:03 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0You're wayy ahead of me! Trying to motivate myself to start a new embroidery piece ๐
25.01.2025 10:37 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0That's the plan!!
23.01.2025 19:22 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Ok so I knew Storm รowyn was gonna be bad...but Tesco closing all of its stores here tomorrow has really hammered it home ๐ฌ Stay safe folks!
23.01.2025 19:07 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Brilliant talk from @ashwhiffin.bsky.social this afternoon on enhancing biodiversity at museum sites. It can be challenging to balance natural interventions with site use and access, but it is possible. Amazing what can be achieved with enough motivation and collaboration between departments!๐ชป๐ฆ๐ฆ
23.01.2025 15:29 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0More evidence of how flawed the shocking Cass Review is.
20.01.2025 14:54 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0This is such a shout! May have to pick up Paleo Pines again when I get home...
16.01.2025 08:24 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Where did you get the Ghost sweater? It's amazing ๐
15.01.2025 20:36 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A lamppost and the branches of trees are silhouetted against a deep blue dusk sky, with a hint of orange on the horizon.
A residential street with vivid orange and pink clouds above at sunset.
A train platform with tree branches silhouetted against a blue, pink and orange dawn sky.
A picture across Belfast towards the hills, with a telephone line in the foreground and heavy cloud laying across the hills in the distance.
Now that my Insta is gone, Bluesky gets my winter sky shots instead ๐
15.01.2025 17:23 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Thank you! They really do look great
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