Ailsa
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Clart avoidance last week. Wind sculpted sands before Steetley Pier looked like a work of art. The pier itself is the most photogenic structure ever!! The wind was bitter so we cut through Spion Kop Cemetery for a quicker getaway!
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Clart avoidance last week. Wind sculpted sands before Steetley Pier looked like a work of art. The pier itself is the most photogenic structure ever!! The wind was bitter so we cut through Spion Kop Cemetery for a quicker getaway!
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen…..
The Cure
Simple Minds
Mud
Madness
The Unthanks
The Cure
Simple Minds
Mud
Madness
The Unthanks
John Prine
The Everly Brothers
K D Lang
Hue and Cry
The Grumbleweeds
The Everly Brothers
K D Lang
Hue and Cry
The Grumbleweeds
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Smiths
The Fall
The Wedding Present
The Bootleg Beatles
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Smiths
The Fall
The Wedding Present
The Bootleg Beatles
November 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen…..
The Cure
Simple Minds
Mud
Madness
The Unthanks
The Cure
Simple Minds
Mud
Madness
The Unthanks
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John Prine
The Everly Brothers
K D Lang
Hue and Cry
The Grumbleweeds
The Everly Brothers
K D Lang
Hue and Cry
The Grumbleweeds
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Smiths
The Fall
The Wedding Present
The Bootleg Beatles
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Smiths
The Fall
The Wedding Present
The Bootleg Beatles
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
The Fatima Mansions
Pink Floyd
Iguana Death Cult
Fugazi
Taylor Swift
The Fatima Mansions
Pink Floyd
Iguana Death Cult
Fugazi
Taylor Swift
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
John Prine
The Everly Brothers
K D Lang
Hue and Cry
The Grumbleweeds
The Everly Brothers
K D Lang
Hue and Cry
The Grumbleweeds
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86th walk this morning, out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Like this post, to be in with a chance of winning a hand-painted Acorn on sea coal. 👇Winner picked at random from likes - Sunday 30th Nov. at 7.00 pm GMT.
#hadrianswall #followtheacorn
#hadrianswall #followtheacorn
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
86th walk this morning, out on Portgate to Heavenfield section of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Like this post, to be in with a chance of winning a hand-painted Acorn on sea coal. 👇Winner picked at random from likes - Sunday 30th Nov. at 7.00 pm GMT.
#hadrianswall #followtheacorn
#hadrianswall #followtheacorn
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You matter.
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
You matter.
“One day you will be loved unconditionally. Probably by a dog.”
Looking a bit worn after a few years on the beach. The other posts have vanished under the sand I think. There was a funny one about a well known Headland chippy and it’s very limited opening times 🤭
Looking a bit worn after a few years on the beach. The other posts have vanished under the sand I think. There was a funny one about a well known Headland chippy and it’s very limited opening times 🤭
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“One day you will be loved unconditionally. Probably by a dog.”
Looking a bit worn after a few years on the beach. The other posts have vanished under the sand I think. There was a funny one about a well known Headland chippy and it’s very limited opening times 🤭
Looking a bit worn after a few years on the beach. The other posts have vanished under the sand I think. There was a funny one about a well known Headland chippy and it’s very limited opening times 🤭
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‘’Imagine a star falling on the shore, and another star falling, a thousand stars all drifting down to shine on the night waves landing.”
Periplum’s “Spiral Galaxy” - a constellation of 1000 fire cans to wander through offering a peaceful, meditative journey of reflection.
Periplum’s “Spiral Galaxy” - a constellation of 1000 fire cans to wander through offering a peaceful, meditative journey of reflection.
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
‘’Imagine a star falling on the shore, and another star falling, a thousand stars all drifting down to shine on the night waves landing.”
Periplum’s “Spiral Galaxy” - a constellation of 1000 fire cans to wander through offering a peaceful, meditative journey of reflection.
Periplum’s “Spiral Galaxy” - a constellation of 1000 fire cans to wander through offering a peaceful, meditative journey of reflection.
Laine has captured this beautiful fire installation perfectly. Hundreds of flaming fire cans flickering in the dark.
‘’Imagine a star falling on the shore, and another star falling, a thousand stars all drifting down to shine on the night waves landing.”
Periplum’s “Spiral Galaxy” - a constellation of 1000 fire cans to wander through offering a peaceful, meditative journey of reflection.
Periplum’s “Spiral Galaxy” - a constellation of 1000 fire cans to wander through offering a peaceful, meditative journey of reflection.
November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Laine has captured this beautiful fire installation perfectly. Hundreds of flaming fire cans flickering in the dark.
One from Wintertide last night. It was too much faff with gloves, pockets and phones to take any more pics! Loved having a walk around the Headland in the dark. The light installations were perfect on a dark wintery night. Huge well done to all involved #Wintertide25 #HartlepoolHeadland
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
One from Wintertide last night. It was too much faff with gloves, pockets and phones to take any more pics! Loved having a walk around the Headland in the dark. The light installations were perfect on a dark wintery night. Huge well done to all involved #Wintertide25 #HartlepoolHeadland
For the first time in ages……..
For the time in ages we found the time to have a family walk. Along the top to Steetley Pier then dropped down on to the sands to walk back. Sun in our eyes and a sea breeze to blow away the cobwebs. Not a long walk but enough to get the feel good factor and forget responsibilities for a while.
November 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
For the first time in ages……..
For the time in ages we found the time to have a family walk. Along the top to Steetley Pier then dropped down on to the sands to walk back. Sun in our eyes and a sea breeze to blow away the cobwebs. Not a long walk but enough to get the feel good factor and forget responsibilities for a while.
November 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For the time in ages we found the time to have a family walk. Along the top to Steetley Pier then dropped down on to the sands to walk back. Sun in our eyes and a sea breeze to blow away the cobwebs. Not a long walk but enough to get the feel good factor and forget responsibilities for a while.
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The long black spine of the pier juts out across sleeping sand. Beneath the dark trestle-work, the North Sea offers a repetitive apology around the barnacled pillars. Beyond the hiss of waves hang the colours of the sky-pale blue, a whisper of peach,
streaks of yolk-yellow not yet sharpened to gold.
streaks of yolk-yellow not yet sharpened to gold.
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The long black spine of the pier juts out across sleeping sand. Beneath the dark trestle-work, the North Sea offers a repetitive apology around the barnacled pillars. Beyond the hiss of waves hang the colours of the sky-pale blue, a whisper of peach,
streaks of yolk-yellow not yet sharpened to gold.
streaks of yolk-yellow not yet sharpened to gold.
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Gill-ty as charged.
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Gill-ty as charged.
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
I wonder if Nigel Farage will be giving a press conference on this one?
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
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It’s a very special #terriertuesday eve, pals - tomorrow we celebrate a whole year of fun and friendship!
Thanks to @misheleneous.bsky.social and Heidi, TT is a hashtag that brings us together, encourages our creativity, but, most importantly in these times, is a space for pure joy!
Cheers, H&H😘
Thanks to @misheleneous.bsky.social and Heidi, TT is a hashtag that brings us together, encourages our creativity, but, most importantly in these times, is a space for pure joy!
Cheers, H&H😘
The #TerrierTuesday Theme for 18th November is 'Celebrate'
Because we're 1 year old on the 19th! 🎉 So lets see photos of you #Terriers having fun, being happy or celebrating something 🎈
There will be changes to TT for the next year, with details to follow 🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #Dogs #Pets
Because we're 1 year old on the 19th! 🎉 So lets see photos of you #Terriers having fun, being happy or celebrating something 🎈
There will be changes to TT for the next year, with details to follow 🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #Dogs #Pets
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It’s a very special #terriertuesday eve, pals - tomorrow we celebrate a whole year of fun and friendship!
Thanks to @misheleneous.bsky.social and Heidi, TT is a hashtag that brings us together, encourages our creativity, but, most importantly in these times, is a space for pure joy!
Cheers, H&H😘
Thanks to @misheleneous.bsky.social and Heidi, TT is a hashtag that brings us together, encourages our creativity, but, most importantly in these times, is a space for pure joy!
Cheers, H&H😘
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The #TerrierTuesday Theme for 18th November is 'Celebrate'
Because we're 1 year old on the 19th! 🎉 So lets see photos of you #Terriers having fun, being happy or celebrating something 🎈
There will be changes to TT for the next year, with details to follow 🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #Dogs #Pets
Because we're 1 year old on the 19th! 🎉 So lets see photos of you #Terriers having fun, being happy or celebrating something 🎈
There will be changes to TT for the next year, with details to follow 🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #Dogs #Pets
November 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The #TerrierTuesday Theme for 18th November is 'Celebrate'
Because we're 1 year old on the 19th! 🎉 So lets see photos of you #Terriers having fun, being happy or celebrating something 🎈
There will be changes to TT for the next year, with details to follow 🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #Dogs #Pets
Because we're 1 year old on the 19th! 🎉 So lets see photos of you #Terriers having fun, being happy or celebrating something 🎈
There will be changes to TT for the next year, with details to follow 🐕
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #Dogs #Pets
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Watching Labour MPs take a wrecking ball to nature makes me so angry & so sad. Their action tonight voting down amendments to the #PlanningBill intended to protect wildlife & habitats from destruction is so reckless & so counterproductive. People didn’t vote Labour for this 👇
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Watching Labour MPs take a wrecking ball to nature makes me so angry & so sad. Their action tonight voting down amendments to the #PlanningBill intended to protect wildlife & habitats from destruction is so reckless & so counterproductive. People didn’t vote Labour for this 👇
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The Prime Minister must pick up the phone now to Donald Trump. We have 24 hours to stop Trump’s billion-dollar raid on British licence fee payers.
We’ve written to the PM, calling on him to demand that Trump drop his ludicrous $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC.
We’ve written to the PM, calling on him to demand that Trump drop his ludicrous $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC.
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Prime Minister must pick up the phone now to Donald Trump. We have 24 hours to stop Trump’s billion-dollar raid on British licence fee payers.
We’ve written to the PM, calling on him to demand that Trump drop his ludicrous $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC.
We’ve written to the PM, calling on him to demand that Trump drop his ludicrous $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC.
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Took photos of flooded car park and oh northern lights too.
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Took photos of flooded car park and oh northern lights too.
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This week's #TerrierTuesday theme chosen by @dogtorapproximate.bsky.social is #HiVis and Heidi has a range of suitably neon outfits for spotting her in the woods or snow, and at night too 🧡💛🩷
There are some great entries so far, so keep them coming!
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #BTposse #Dogs #Pets
There are some great entries so far, so keep them coming!
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #BTposse #Dogs #Pets
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This week's #TerrierTuesday theme chosen by @dogtorapproximate.bsky.social is #HiVis and Heidi has a range of suitably neon outfits for spotting her in the woods or snow, and at night too 🧡💛🩷
There are some great entries so far, so keep them coming!
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #BTposse #Dogs #Pets
There are some great entries so far, so keep them coming!
#DogsOfBlueSky #Photography #BTposse #Dogs #Pets
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"The BBC belongs to Britain."
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"The BBC belongs to Britain."
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
"We cant allow the Trumpification of our politics and our media landscape."
@munirawilson.bsky.social
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Bird I D please.
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Bird I D please.
A morning swim to start the new week. We’ve missed a couple of weeks (not enough hours in the day) and the sea is now prickly cold. Still did a couple of widths 🥶😂 #Seaham #NovemberSwim
November 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A morning swim to start the new week. We’ve missed a couple of weeks (not enough hours in the day) and the sea is now prickly cold. Still did a couple of widths 🥶😂 #Seaham #NovemberSwim