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Nigel Gilmore-Cook

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33. He/Him. Belfast. 🏳️‍🌈 Education Officer with National Museums Northern Ireland. All views my own. Gamer and nature nerd 🦒🦤🦖🐌🪻

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Nov 13

Ok let's give this thing a go...hey Bluesky ✌️

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · 28d

Oh now I'm *extra* mad I'm not there 😤 (This is fantastic)

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jun 12

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 💕

Nigel 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.

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thanks for a brilliant Members Together meeting as always! And I'm not just saying that because I got to see the Derry Girls exhibition... 👀

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · May 19

I mean, when don't you stun?? But seriously these are fab 😍

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · May 16

I see you decided to *serve* whilst reading 😍

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you for having me! So many inspiring speakers and a wonderful time as always 🙌

Irish Museums Association (IMA) @irishmuseums.bsky.social · May 16

Great presentation Nigel! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and taking the time to reflect.

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · May 16

It's giving Tom of Finland vibes and I'm obsessed 👌

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · May 16

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!

A 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.

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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · Mar 21

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Mar 21

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 🐋🐬

A 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.

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Mar 18

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/...

Images of the four National Museum of Ireland locations, with the text- Join our Team.

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Mar 9

What a beautiful sunny Sunday ☀️

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.

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Hannah Crowdy @hannahcrowdy.bsky.social · Mar 5

Such wonderful, encouraging feedback to our new ‘Wild Ireland’ exhibition at the Ulster Museum. It’s helping people to think about how they value our natural world and how we need to do more to protect it.

Handwritten 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

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Feb 27

Been wanting this set for years, and I finally found one brand new and sealed on eBay for a decent price 😍

A 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.

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Feb 18

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!

A 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.

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Feb 18

I am reminded of a conversation in The Bridge bar in Leeds... 😂

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Feb 7

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 🤩

A 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.

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Feb 3

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 🥰

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thanks for the trade! 🥰

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 29

I need Arcanine EX, Machamp EX or Wigglytuff EX if possible! I just added you, my user is Zooseum ☺️

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 29

I have a spare - I'd be happy to trade you ☺️

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 25

You're wayy ahead of me! Trying to motivate myself to start a new embroidery piece 😅

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 23

That's the plan!!

Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 23

Ok so I knew Storm Éowyn was gonna be bad...but Tesco closing all of its stores here tomorrow has really hammered it home 😬 Stay safe folks!

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Jan 23

Brilliant 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!🪻🦋🦊

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