Alastair Gittner
@agittner.bsky.social
Now retired science teacher and school leader, after 31 years I decided to hang up my chisel point. Grandad, father, husband, cyclist, birdwatcher, foodie and baker. Still interested in all things education especially research informed practice
The books I have read 2025. Enjoyed them all in their own way.
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The books I have read 2025. Enjoyed them all in their own way.
In our society there is now very little kindness anymore.....
"Girlguiding had been facing legal action from a parent over its policy allowing transgender girls to join as members and trans women to volunteer in roles reserved for women, claiming it “exposes girls to harassment”
And presumably feared a sustained campaign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
And presumably feared a sustained campaign.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Trans girls banned from joining Girlguiding
Girls’ adventure charity says it made decision after seeking legal advice in wake of supreme court ruling on gender
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In our society there is now very little kindness anymore.....
I've read it so you don't have to. Do what you want with your Christmas tree, put it up when you want, decorate it how you want but put it into a cooler space if you can and water it.... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy
When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I've read it so you don't have to. Do what you want with your Christmas tree, put it up when you want, decorate it how you want but put it into a cooler space if you can and water it.... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I love Christmas, I really do..... but I feel like we have been seeing Christmas adverts for months and it is only Dec 2nd......🥱
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I love Christmas, I really do..... but I feel like we have been seeing Christmas adverts for months and it is only Dec 2nd......🥱
Bonus!!!; my 8 year old Ford Focus has just got through it's MOT with only front brake pads needed, changed as part of the annual service. Can Highly recommend Wentworth Rd Garage if you are in the south Barnsley area.
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Bonus!!!; my 8 year old Ford Focus has just got through it's MOT with only front brake pads needed, changed as part of the annual service. Can Highly recommend Wentworth Rd Garage if you are in the south Barnsley area.
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We had a Wolfson hall of residence at RHBNC too
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of @wolfsonoxford.bsky.social
Wolfson was founded in 1965. Named for Sir Isaac Wolfson, mail order baron, it is one of two pairs of colleges in Oxbridge named for the same person
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
Wolfson was founded in 1965. Named for Sir Isaac Wolfson, mail order baron, it is one of two pairs of colleges in Oxbridge named for the same person
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
December 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We had a Wolfson hall of residence at RHBNC too
Tonight I sang in our Candle lit advent service, my reflection is that Advent is the forgotten festival. As youngsters we knew that the preparations and anticipation of Christmas was the best bit. Now we seem to miss out this and jump straight to Christmas at the start of December
November 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Tonight I sang in our Candle lit advent service, my reflection is that Advent is the forgotten festival. As youngsters we knew that the preparations and anticipation of Christmas was the best bit. Now we seem to miss out this and jump straight to Christmas at the start of December
The power of vaccination;
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The power of vaccination;
@gargarin.bsky.social starting my ragu at 3pm not sure I have enough time before a 7pm lasagne
November 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@gargarin.bsky.social starting my ragu at 3pm not sure I have enough time before a 7pm lasagne
If you know you know. This morning’s baking
November 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
If you know you know. This morning’s baking
Having been to NYC for a few days this summer, watching american movies is a whole new game. "We've been there!!" is now the refrain. The Muppets in Manhattan is v different...😂 (it's slightly disappointing when they shoot them in Vancouver New York)
November 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Having been to NYC for a few days this summer, watching american movies is a whole new game. "We've been there!!" is now the refrain. The Muppets in Manhattan is v different...😂 (it's slightly disappointing when they shoot them in Vancouver New York)
Can you filter out posts on here that include posts from the other place? I left there so I don’t have to read the looney entitled right posting their crap and yet people seem to delight with “ooh look what so and so said”
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Can you filter out posts on here that include posts from the other place? I left there so I don’t have to read the looney entitled right posting their crap and yet people seem to delight with “ooh look what so and so said”
Watching “The big snow of 82” if we had exactly the same weather today would we cope any better?
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Watching “The big snow of 82” if we had exactly the same weather today would we cope any better?
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*Kemi reading the bible*
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
*Kemi reading the bible*
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
"suffer little children"
well that's enough for today, think I got the gist of it
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Aw reet!
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Aw reet!
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
Catching a few minutes in the winter sun this little stunner came to say hello. He or she posed so nicely it was a shame not to take their photo.
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Catching a few minutes in the winter sun this little stunner came to say hello. He or she posed so nicely it was a shame not to take their photo.
After listening to the wonderful "Add to playlist" podcast I am having an ELP afternoon listening to their version of Hoedown by Aaron Copland & Pictures at an exhibition.Copland apparently enjoyed their version of Hoedown but thought their "fanfare for the common man"(also by Copland) was better.
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
After listening to the wonderful "Add to playlist" podcast I am having an ELP afternoon listening to their version of Hoedown by Aaron Copland & Pictures at an exhibition.Copland apparently enjoyed their version of Hoedown but thought their "fanfare for the common man"(also by Copland) was better.
The packaging is fun too
November 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The packaging is fun too
Delivery! Let Christmas baking begin!! Proper candied peel, and bright green Angelica with multicoloured glacé cherries. 🍒 🍊
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Delivery! Let Christmas baking begin!! Proper candied peel, and bright green Angelica with multicoloured glacé cherries. 🍒 🍊
I am losing productive time getting drawn into this series. I love this episode for the "hinterland" stories it tells about music and the links between music of all genres. It possibly helps if you have a smattering of musical understanding but maybe not. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Add to Playlist, Carol Jarvis and Keelan Carew head for a hoedown
Carol Jarvis and Keelan Carew join Anna and Jeffrey to add five more tracks.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I am losing productive time getting drawn into this series. I love this episode for the "hinterland" stories it tells about music and the links between music of all genres. It possibly helps if you have a smattering of musical understanding but maybe not. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
For any teachers among my followers.This is fascinating. Aimed at science communicators it discusses how to allow for the cognitive biases your audience might bring to a lesson/lecture/talk so that you get your message over. Written by the niece of my wife. livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3194747/
Storytelling for Science Communication Toolkit: Cognitive Biases, Memory & Objectives
Humans have used stories to understand the world around us for millennia, from folktales to news stories, and from movies to the gossip we collect in the local pub. Science communicators have long bee...
livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
For any teachers among my followers.This is fascinating. Aimed at science communicators it discusses how to allow for the cognitive biases your audience might bring to a lesson/lecture/talk so that you get your message over. Written by the niece of my wife. livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3194747/
I am not really sure why there is this sudden interest in Farage. These accusations of anti-semitism came out years ago (2023) in a video by "Led by Donkeys" Maybe he was never asked about them at the time www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyi...
Who is Nigel Farage?
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I am not really sure why there is this sudden interest in Farage. These accusations of anti-semitism came out years ago (2023) in a video by "Led by Donkeys" Maybe he was never asked about them at the time www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyi...
That feeling when you’ve got up early to go swimming got to the pool and it’s closed for maintenance! That feeling 😂🙄
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
That feeling when you’ve got up early to go swimming got to the pool and it’s closed for maintenance! That feeling 😂🙄
I am a traditionalist. An advent candle will definitely be lit on Sunday. The advent arch will go up in the next few days but the tree and decorations not until the 16th-18th...... except it feels really dark in the evenings this year................
November 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I am a traditionalist. An advent candle will definitely be lit on Sunday. The advent arch will go up in the next few days but the tree and decorations not until the 16th-18th...... except it feels really dark in the evenings this year................
Until we got to Chris de Burgh Lady in Red.
Some crackin toons on this "Big Hits of 1986 #TOTP " At a recent 70th Birthday party the dance floor was quiet until the DJ found the Communards, Cameo, Human League, New Order, we didn't stop dancin until management pulled the plug at the ungodly hour of 11.30pm.
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Until we got to Chris de Burgh Lady in Red.