That's good. We're planning to go to Landless π
Loads more new events coming on all the time so we've held back a bit this time.
22.10.2025 21:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
That's good to hear - you'll love it! Who will you be seeing?
We haven't booked yet - but won't be going to EmmyLou either.
22.10.2025 21:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
YouTube video by catman916
"Here, There and Everywhere" Emmylou Harris
A Celtic Connections announcement about Emmylou Harris whisking me right back to 1975 β€οΈ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMr...
22.10.2025 19:05 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
GLIMMERS are those little moments of magic, hope and light that we find in every day life. β¨οΈ
Today my glimmer was finding these two beautiful deer in our garden. Whatβs been yours?
21.10.2025 21:20 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
The Doomstone at York Minster is a remarkable survival from the 12th century, a fragment of the earlier Norman cathedral carved with a chilling vision of the Last Judgement. In the scene, demons drag sinners toward the gaping mouth of Hell, while a cauldron bubbles with the
22.10.2025 07:48 β π 54 π 18 π¬ 1 π 0
FT graph showing massive UK public support for the opinion that it was wrong to vote to leave the EU.
Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. Weβve been expecting youβ¦
20.10.2025 06:43 β π 10646 π 2790 π¬ 617 π 269
Otley Chevin Forest Park, a designated nature reserve, is a landscape of woodland, heath, and gritstone crags
Otley Chevin Forest Park, a designated nature reserve, is a landscape of woodland, heath, and gritstone crags
Otley Chevin Forest Park, a designated nature reserve, is a landscape of woodland, heath, and gritstone crags threaded with winding paths. From its high points, sweeping views open out across the Wharfe Valley
19.10.2025 01:27 β π 55 π 7 π¬ 2 π 0
We're about 10 days into the @crowdfunder.bsky.social and we're at 24%. A HUGE thank you from me & The Sinners to everyone who's donated so far, we really appreciate It's all or NOTHING tho, so if you've pledged already, please help spread the word ππ
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/glimmers-d...
18.10.2025 07:30 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Thank you Cathy π
17.10.2025 20:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
YouTube video by Lisa O'Neill
Lisa O'Neill - The Wind Doesn't Blow This Far Right
Powerful and beautiful
youtu.be/Nbm-pNGPuo8?...
17.10.2025 07:48 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
It's lovely. Very refreshing πΉ
17.10.2025 07:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
China rose petal tea π΅ πΉ
Keeps mind, body & spirit in perfect harmony, apparently.
15.10.2025 19:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Forest floor π
12.10.2025 14:50 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Winter Shows βοΈ π΅
15 Nov,
Alnmouth, #Northumberland
Duo Show with Sinner Pip Cardwell πΊ
11 Dec Glad Cafe #Glasgow
The Sinners π
15 Dec
Pleasance Theatre, #Edinburgh
The Sinners & Special Guests
AND The Agents of Happiness π
www.deanowens.com/tour
09.10.2025 09:03 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Windlestraw 1. A grass used for making ropes or for plaiting. 2. A tall, thin person.
βThe dwizzen old chap has become so frail and thin that his appearance calls to mind windlestraw swaying in the breeze.β
07.10.2025 23:45 β π 51 π 37 π¬ 0 π 0
Sheffield Fair: John Simmons (1871β1944)
Museums Sheffield
"Bright stalls, bursting with colour and carnival light, defy the smoggy shadows of Sheffield. Laughter and music cut through the gloom, a vibrant, temporary spark in the town's dark expanse."
Sheffield Fair: John Simmons (1871β1944)
Museums Sheffield
08.10.2025 07:52 β π 52 π 18 π¬ 1 π 1
@deanowens1.bsky.social is making an album with his band The Sinners - this is making a lot of folk who've enjoyed fantastic live performances very happy!β¨οΈ
Lots of quirky rewards on offer if you'd like to get involved... including the intriguing 'Secret Room' access π€« π΅οΈββοΈ
07.10.2025 08:16 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
It was lovely Cathy. Thank you.
06.10.2025 12:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Wonderfully windswept on Holy Island #Northumberland
05.10.2025 22:41 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
You know that magic β¨οΈ
It was your enthusiasm that encouraged us to see them for the first time last year, thank you! I felt like I was enveloped in a gentle, warm musical hug last night. They shared some new songs too - just beautiful.
04.10.2025 07:03 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ye Vagabonds @nathbrudenell.bsky.social #Leeds
Such a beautiful night. β€οΈ
03.10.2025 21:52 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
It was wonderful. One of my favourite bands.
03.10.2025 19:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A joyous end to an entirely joyous night from Breabach at the Glasshouse Gateshead last night β€οΈ
03.10.2025 18:49 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
WINTER GIGS UPDATE FROM THE BORDERS π
Dates & ticket links www.deanowens.com/tour
And this Saturday 4th Oct
A Night For MAP π΅πΈ at Queen's Hall #Edinburgh
www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/nig...
01.10.2025 19:56 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
I used to listen to this on repeat constantly back in the day. A bit more tricky then!
01.10.2025 18:27 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Yes indeed. We have a 2 hour journey tonight so we'll be listening in!
01.10.2025 08:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
That is a very fine looking list...
30.09.2025 21:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Mexican Sunflower π» π΅
29.09.2025 19:34 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
#NorthYorkMoors π€
29.09.2025 11:23 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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