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@biddyc.bsky.social

Newly retired academic and chartered librarian. Allotmenteer, knitter, runner, hiker and dog owner. Formerly known as NElibraryland.

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Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts In the heart of Northumberland, a rare, wild and historic 3,800-hectare estate is at risk of being sold off and lost for nature. Until 30 September 2025, your gift will be doubled to help save it, up ...

www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth... - 12 percent of funding left to find in 5 days

25.09.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Save the Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts Stretching over 4,600 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...

Donate to save the Rothbury estate www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...

28.08.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lake district fell

Lake district fell

From the summit of skiddaw

From the summit of skiddaw

Walking up skiddaw

Walking up skiddaw

On the summit of skiddaw

On the summit of skiddaw

Beautiful walking in the lake district - the walk up Skiddaw was fantastic, although a bit windy on the summit

02.04.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Border terrier staring

Border terrier staring

Here is a #Groke from our BT this #TerrierTuesday - in the Beamish museum pub hoping for some beer or pickled egg #BTposse

25.02.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Our BT loves #sunpuddling - here she is enjoying some winter sunshine in her favourite spot on the sofa #terriertueaday #btposse

18.02.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just one week to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!

Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… πŸ‘€

Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. πŸ‘‡

Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

16.01.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 195    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 2
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Night And Day cast enjoy North East filming The cast and director of a new film say filming in the region has been a lovely experience.

Yes Jennifer Saunders!

We couldn’t agree more. ❀️

'Every film should be shot in the North East'

18.01.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Border terrier dog with her tongue out

Border terrier dog with her tongue out

A late addition to tongue out #TerrierTuesday from our BT - taken in the summer when she was less fluffy! #BTposse

15.01.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Deconstructed the wreath a few days ago, ready for the compost heap, and saved the willow frame for next year

07.01.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View through the sand dunes to the sea

View through the sand dunes to the sea

Reflection on the beach of the clouds and sky

Reflection on the beach of the clouds and sky

Sand dunes and a beach

Sand dunes and a beach

2 people walking in the distance along an empty beach

2 people walking in the distance along an empty beach

A beautiful but rather cold day walking up near #Alnmouth today, spectacular views and a lovely quiet beach

07.01.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful part of the world, and the area around Wastwater was nice and quiet. Hope you get there some time!

07.01.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thankyou!

07.01.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thankfully water was quite shallow, and handily positioned rock next to the edge of the lake!

07.01.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Border terrier sitting on a rock in Wastwater lake in the Lake District

Border terrier sitting on a rock in Wastwater lake in the Lake District

This #TerrierTuesday theme is water - our BT isn't that keen on water - but she did her best 'wait' for this photo on Wastwater in the Lakes last spring #BTposse

07.01.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new era of lies: Mark Zuckerberg has just ushered in an extinction-level event for truth on social media | Chris Stokel-Walker The Meta boss’s decision to get rid of the platform’s 40,000 moderators has set the stage for a fact-free four years online Social media have always acted as something of a funhouse mirror to society as a whole. The algorithms and amplifications of an…

A new era of lies: Mark Zuckerberg has just ushered in an extinction-level event for truth on social media | Chris Stokel-Walker

07.01.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 765    πŸ” 295    πŸ’¬ 86    πŸ“Œ 70

Nice colours! And a good comfy warm coat!

01.01.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Border terrier in the snow

Border terrier in the snow

Happy final #TerrierTuesday of 2024, here's a Winter Wonderland picture of our BT from 2023 - unfortunately no snow since for us - but perhaps early 2025 will be snowy

31.12.2024 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thankyou! 🐢

17.12.2024 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Border terrier wearing a Santa hat

Border terrier wearing a Santa hat

Ho ho ho !! from our BT on #terriertuesday #BTposse

17.12.2024 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
 Logo celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, featuring vibrant colours and iconic park imagery.

Logo celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, featuring vibrant colours and iconic park imagery.

Today marks 75 years of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, allowing everyone to enjoy nature's beauty.

As we face new challenges, a renewed People's Charter is needed to protect the wellbeing of people, nature and communities.

https://buff.ly/3OX2cHu

16.12.2024 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sycamore Gap - 49 Trees of Hope recipients Sycamore Gap saplings to spread hope throughout the nation as recipients of the 49 β€˜Trees of Hope’ announced

Find the full list of recipients here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-...

12.12.2024 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
A white map of the UK against a green and yellow background. Small green National Trust logos mark the locations that received a sapling.

A white map of the UK against a green and yellow background. Small green National Trust logos mark the locations that received a sapling.

Two years after its felling, the Sycamore Gap tree lives on through 49 saplings donated to causes around the country as 'Trees of Hope'.

Here's where they'll be sprouting up 🌳

12.12.2024 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 471    πŸ” 129    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 15
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More than 135 libraries across the country to #ShareTheLight with Spellow Community Hub and Library - Liverpool Express The British Library in London is among more than 135 libraries around the country lighting up on Wednesday 11 December, on the eve of the reopening of a

πŸ•―οΈ | The British Library is among 135 libraries around the country lighting up tonight in a show of solidarity with Spellow Community Hub & Library.

The venue reopens tomorrow following a refurbishment after being torched in racist riots.

liverpoolexpress.co.uk/more-than-13...

#ShareTheLight

11.12.2024 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame ALT: a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame

Spellow #Library will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday, 12 December. To mark the occasion they ask that you light up one or more of your community libraries tomorrow evening, Wednesday 11 December. Post your images using #SharetheLight and #Spellow.

10.12.2024 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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England’s new towns must be walkable and green, say campaigners Thinktank founder says recent attempts to build new towns are β€˜depressing, unsustainable and stupid’ Labour should build 12 new towns in England that are not car-dependent or built on flood plains, a former government adviser has said in a report. A…

England’s new towns must be walkable and green, say campaigners

11.12.2024 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 225    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4
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Thank you to @daronherbert.bsky.social‬ for sharing today's #FoxOfTheDay - a beauty !

11.12.2024 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 613    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #TerrierTuesday our BT is not particularly impressed with our tree! #BTposse

10.12.2024 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Please Repost to spread the word amongst other Terriers on #Bluesky πŸ•

And if you havent put your Tree or festive Lights up yet this year dont worry - show us Last Christmas! πŸ’‘πŸŽ„

#terriertuesday #btposse #dogsofbluesky #xmas

08.12.2024 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Border terrier sitting in the long grass with a ball

Border terrier sitting in the long grass with a ball

There's only one favourite toy for our BT, and that's her ball! And she is very particular about the make, and size too - has to be a squeaky ultraball #TerrierTuesday #BTposse

03.12.2024 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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a purple background with santa claus and the word love ALT: a purple background with santa claus and the word love

Happy 1st of December πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ‰

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