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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 5d

Just finished #LancashireFolktales @storywheel.bsky.social . Definitely tales for #winter evenings and I found a new story about my own local town - Icy Fingers 🥶. So lovely to hear Jacqueline and #MarjanWouda talking @litfest.bsky.social last weekend about how they created the book.

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · 10d

There is a huge amount going on in public #Libraries this #GetOnlineWeek.

Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.

Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.

www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 10d

I despair about the use of #astro turf in peoples gardens - why di people fo it !! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Nearly half of UK garden space is paved over, RHS study finds

Homeowners urged to use more robust planting and permeable materials to help mitigate flood risk

www.theguardian.com

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 13d

I am a true #Lancastrian so it was a particular delight for me to listen to #JacquelineHarris #storyteller and #sculptor #MarjanWouda telling some of #Lancashire’s stories with amazing #illustrations

Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 13d

Fascinating listening to Helen Bate and @mollieray.bsky.social in conversation with @jakehope.bsky.social about telling #stories through #graphic #novels and the power of #illustration and #comics to connect and tell those difficult stories we need to hear .

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 13d

Beautiful readings today from #YvonneReddick and @liambatespoet.bsky.social exploring #friendship #climate and #journeys

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Ian Seed @ianseedauthor.bsky.social · 13d

Looking forward to listening to the wonderful Yvonne Reddick and @liambatespoet.bsky.social reading at @litfest.bsky.social later today

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 13d

#LucyStrange launched our Saturday programme @litfest.bsky.social with an event full of energy and spookiness in conversation @katherinewoodfine.bsky.social . It was great to hear about the joint relationship with her #illustrator #PamSmy.

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 14d

Tonight’s opening event with #SarahHall was superb. You can still buy copies of #Helm @litfest.bsky.social and support our future festivals and you can buy so many other titles as shown below . Hopefully we will see some of you over the weekend .

Litfest, Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social · Sep 19

This Litfest Festival Bookshop is now....open!

Grab all the festival titles in one handy spot (and browse the rest of the bookshop for bargains whilst you're there!

@mollieray.bsky.social @oliverklangmead.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @malikalnasir.bsky.social & more!

Shop here: geni.us/LFAWBK

A compilation of book covers featuring some of the titles now available in the Litfest Bookshop

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Dr Penny Bradshaw @drpennybradshaw.bsky.social · 14d

‘The more local you are, the more global you are’: the ever-brilliant Sarah Hall on her new novel, ‘Helm’, place-writing, and the importance of positivity in environmental fictional writing at @litfest.bsky.social 📚🍃

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 14d

We are delighted to have #SarahHall kicking off our #AutumnWeekend @litfest.bsky.social talking about her latest book #Helm and there is a full house !

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 14d

Planted some #BladderCampion today at #BellWood . I have to say it’s a new one for me. Plus some #bluebells . #Autumn is definitely here the leaves are falling everywhere !🍁🍂

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 15d

Absolutely Jo 😊

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 15d

Ah thank you @libraryfiend.bsky.social you brightened my days and kept me on my toes 😊

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Stewart Parsons @libraryfiend.bsky.social · 15d

Delighted for the esteemed Queen that is @buliejell.bsky.social being awarded a CILIP Honorary Fellowship. An excellent, tireless mentor & guiding light of mine in libraries for nearly 30 years, and the wise owl chair of @loudinlibraries.bsky.social to this day. Go Julie!

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

🎉Congratulations to LeVar Burton, Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet and Julie Bell our 2025 Honorary Fellowship recipients.

Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM

Banner with images of the 4 recipients of the CILIP 2025 Honorary Fellowships

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 20d

OUT NOW - @mkhardywrites.com 's Scottish Sapphic Gothic: THE NEEDFIRE!

A new bride arrives at her husband's home to find it oozing with atmosphere and crackling with tension. Nothing is quite what it seems, the roots of the past run deep, and even the earth is angry...

geni.us/needfire

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to you, Julie, and many thanks for all the incredible work you have done for the library and information profession across your career.

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Litfest, Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social · 17d

Next week we will be delighted to welcome Xiaolu Guo to deliver the FREE Lancaster International Fiction Lecture on the subject of "Fiction as an Act of Sabotage" on 21st October in partnership with @lancasteruni.bsky.social.

Join us in person, or watch online

International Fiction with Xiaolu Guo

Book now:

geni.us

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

🎉Congratulations to LeVar Burton, Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet and Julie Bell our 2025 Honorary Fellowship recipients.

Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

Our President, @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social announces her Presidential Citations.

🎉Congratulations to @philbradley.bsky.social, Dr Carla Hayden & Maja Maricevic. Three individuals who've shown exceptional dedication, leadership & innovation. #CILIPAGM www.cilip.org.uk/page/preside...

Banner with images of the 3 recipients of the CILIP 2025 Presidential Citations

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

The #CILIP Mentor of the Year award goes to not one, but TWO exceptional individuals this year.

👏Congratulations and a huge thank you for volunteering your time to your profession, Ruth Curtis and John Dolan.

Read more here: www.cilip.org.uk/news/712365/...

Announcing joint-winners of the CILIP Mentor of the Year Award 2025

Celebrating excellence in professional mentorship

www.cilip.org.uk

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

Take a look at just what inspired the #CILIP community to recognise Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet, Julie Bell and LeVar Burton with #CILIP Honorary Fellowship. Read about their brilliant achievements, and the impact they've had on the profession. www.cilip.org.uk/news/712362/...

CILIP announces 2025 Honorary Fellowships and Presidential Citations

Celebrating excellence across the library and information profession

www.cilip.org.uk

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Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social · 17d

I am absolutely delighted to receive this accolade from @cilip.bsky.social . Congratulations to my colleagues as well @jocornish.bsky.social especially . I had the privilege to work with Jo on the trailblazer apprenticeship level 3 programme which is inspiring future generations .

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

Take a look at just what inspired the #CILIP community to recognise Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet, Julie Bell and LeVar Burton with #CILIP Honorary Fellowship. Read about their brilliant achievements, and the impact they've had on the profession. www.cilip.org.uk/news/712362/...

CILIP announces 2025 Honorary Fellowships and Presidential Citations

Celebrating excellence across the library and information profession

www.cilip.org.uk

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17d

Dr Carla Hayden, the first woman, and first African-American, to serve as Librarian of Congress in Washington today received a Presidential Citation from our President, @suelacey-bryant.bsky at the #CILIP AGM. Watch her acceptance speech: www.cilip.org.uk/page/carlaha...

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Litfest, Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social · 20d

The perfect event for #BlackHistoryMonth: on Sunday 19th October at 3:30pm, join us at Lancaster Library to hear @malikalnasir.bsky.social in conversation with Rebecca Joy Novell talking about his fascinating exploration of his ancestry in SEARCHING FOR MY SLAVE ROOTS!

Book now geni.us/MalikAN

Top left, the book cover for SEARCHING FOR MY SLAVE ROOTS, top right, author photo of Malik Al Nasir. Bottom: a section of Litfest's programme cover.

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