Helen Simmons (She/Her)
@littlehen.bsky.social
A bricolage of things. Nature, creativity, community, kindness…
Unbothered. Moisturised. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing.
Profile picture: me in a pink jumper smiling
Header image: me in a purple hat taking a picture of myself in a broken mirror
Unbothered. Moisturised. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing.
Profile picture: me in a pink jumper smiling
Header image: me in a purple hat taking a picture of myself in a broken mirror
Knitters of the world. Please tell me how I SHOULD HAVE balled my skein of yarn to avoid spaghetti bolognaise affect 😬
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Knitters of the world. Please tell me how I SHOULD HAVE balled my skein of yarn to avoid spaghetti bolognaise affect 😬
if you see this, post your getaway vehicle
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
if you see this, post your getaway vehicle
A pretty scene from my day taken especially for @wombat37.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A pretty scene from my day taken especially for @wombat37.bsky.social
#SundayPixPictures is one I admired at my friends house in Boston. It was made by her sister when she was about 17 from tiny strips of paper. I’ve loved it since I first saw it all those years ago.
November 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#SundayPixPictures is one I admired at my friends house in Boston. It was made by her sister when she was about 17 from tiny strips of paper. I’ve loved it since I first saw it all those years ago.
Made a new recipe tonight, I didn’t love it as much as I hoped but it was nice enough. Chickpeas, tofu, peppers, aubergines, almond and tomatoes. Two extra portions for my homebound pal To drop off before work tomorrow.
November 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Made a new recipe tonight, I didn’t love it as much as I hoped but it was nice enough. Chickpeas, tofu, peppers, aubergines, almond and tomatoes. Two extra portions for my homebound pal To drop off before work tomorrow.
Finished me ‘at. Very cosy. Slightly slouchy at the back because I wanted to use all of the wool. A nice afternoon’s activity. Also sorted out the towel and bedding box and have put aside some towels and blankets for the animal sanctuary.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Finished me ‘at. Very cosy. Slightly slouchy at the back because I wanted to use all of the wool. A nice afternoon’s activity. Also sorted out the towel and bedding box and have put aside some towels and blankets for the animal sanctuary.
Logging off to try to finish the hat I’ve been not crocheting since 2023. Look how pretty the yarn is. It reminds me of the northern light images shared by someone in this place earlier in the week.
November 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Logging off to try to finish the hat I’ve been not crocheting since 2023. Look how pretty the yarn is. It reminds me of the northern light images shared by someone in this place earlier in the week.
I’m not willing to share my biometric and personal ID data in order for Bluesky to verify my age so can’t access my direct messages any longer. I’ve been recently sent two, and can’t disable the notification (which is annoying). If you’ve sent me a DM, unfortunately I can’t read it.
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I’m not willing to share my biometric and personal ID data in order for Bluesky to verify my age so can’t access my direct messages any longer. I’ve been recently sent two, and can’t disable the notification (which is annoying). If you’ve sent me a DM, unfortunately I can’t read it.
Savory porridge! Spring onions, basil, harissa, oats and fried egg
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Savory porridge! Spring onions, basil, harissa, oats and fried egg
#SundayPixMirror today is an old self portrait in a dusty mirror ball. @wombat37.bsky.social wishing you a mor gentle and positive day.
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#SundayPixMirror today is an old self portrait in a dusty mirror ball. @wombat37.bsky.social wishing you a mor gentle and positive day.
My elderly housebound friend is refusing to put his heating on in his freezing home. Does anyone know if there is anyone that supplies the hypothermia awareness thermometers? I am sure my gran and parents had them. I wonder if seeing how dangerously cold his room is might persuade him?
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
My elderly housebound friend is refusing to put his heating on in his freezing home. Does anyone know if there is anyone that supplies the hypothermia awareness thermometers? I am sure my gran and parents had them. I wonder if seeing how dangerously cold his room is might persuade him?
Aside from the noise, environmental impact and distress to wildlife that fireworks create, they are also damaging to our air quality. The particulate matter in Newcastle today is unhealthy and dangerous.
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Aside from the noise, environmental impact and distress to wildlife that fireworks create, they are also damaging to our air quality. The particulate matter in Newcastle today is unhealthy and dangerous.
Dwellbeing Shieldfield are hiring!
We are looking for a part time Organisational Development Worker Member. For more information visit www.dwellbeingshieldfield.org.uk/news/job
#Vacancies #Jobs #SocialChange #CommunityDevelopment #SocialJustice #CooperativeWorking #Newcastle #Tyneside
We are looking for a part time Organisational Development Worker Member. For more information visit www.dwellbeingshieldfield.org.uk/news/job
#Vacancies #Jobs #SocialChange #CommunityDevelopment #SocialJustice #CooperativeWorking #Newcastle #Tyneside
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Dwellbeing Shieldfield are hiring!
We are looking for a part time Organisational Development Worker Member. For more information visit www.dwellbeingshieldfield.org.uk/news/job
#Vacancies #Jobs #SocialChange #CommunityDevelopment #SocialJustice #CooperativeWorking #Newcastle #Tyneside
We are looking for a part time Organisational Development Worker Member. For more information visit www.dwellbeingshieldfield.org.uk/news/job
#Vacancies #Jobs #SocialChange #CommunityDevelopment #SocialJustice #CooperativeWorking #Newcastle #Tyneside
Today is my 5 year streak of noticing daily gratitudes. At least 3 things that have made me feel grateful every day. Even on days when jobs were lost, papers were rejected, feelings were hurt or dearly loved people died there were still 3 good things. It helps me to stay positive. Recommend trying.
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Today is my 5 year streak of noticing daily gratitudes. At least 3 things that have made me feel grateful every day. Even on days when jobs were lost, papers were rejected, feelings were hurt or dearly loved people died there were still 3 good things. It helps me to stay positive. Recommend trying.
#PhDSky #AcademicSky. Treated myself to a view this morning (and breakfast) at Tynemouth to put together a collaborative proposal. It feels exciting and possible right now but the proof will be in the pudding when I share it with potential collaborators tomorrow. Digits crossed!
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#PhDSky #AcademicSky. Treated myself to a view this morning (and breakfast) at Tynemouth to put together a collaborative proposal. It feels exciting and possible right now but the proof will be in the pudding when I share it with potential collaborators tomorrow. Digits crossed!
#sundaypixbooks my free little library which brings me SO MUCH JOY!
A wonderful neighbour made it for me after me trying and failing via ‘men’s sheds’ for about 5 years. Sometimes I hear the lovely conversations of people perusing the library. It’s wholesome. It’s joyful. Create or visit one! 📚
A wonderful neighbour made it for me after me trying and failing via ‘men’s sheds’ for about 5 years. Sometimes I hear the lovely conversations of people perusing the library. It’s wholesome. It’s joyful. Create or visit one! 📚
November 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#sundaypixbooks my free little library which brings me SO MUCH JOY!
A wonderful neighbour made it for me after me trying and failing via ‘men’s sheds’ for about 5 years. Sometimes I hear the lovely conversations of people perusing the library. It’s wholesome. It’s joyful. Create or visit one! 📚
A wonderful neighbour made it for me after me trying and failing via ‘men’s sheds’ for about 5 years. Sometimes I hear the lovely conversations of people perusing the library. It’s wholesome. It’s joyful. Create or visit one! 📚
We had a cheese wedding cake in 2003. Much hilarity at “the bride and groom will cut the cheese” as it means fart to some northerners. And CONGRATULATIONS
November 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We had a cheese wedding cake in 2003. Much hilarity at “the bride and groom will cut the cheese” as it means fart to some northerners. And CONGRATULATIONS
A book recommended to me recently, which was short and I loved, was this one.
November 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A book recommended to me recently, which was short and I loved, was this one.
Fountain pen cleaning session done ✅
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Fountain pen cleaning session done ✅
Checked in to the kilo sale today at Northumbria University. The impact+ team were running a darning workshop and to my surprise all of the kids wanted to give it a try. They also bought some clothes for up cycling at home 🥰
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Checked in to the kilo sale today at Northumbria University. The impact+ team were running a darning workshop and to my surprise all of the kids wanted to give it a try. They also bought some clothes for up cycling at home 🥰
Have you ever seen a finer litter picking squad?
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Have you ever seen a finer litter picking squad?
Spotted this on a walk today and my first thought was “we shall remember them”
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Spotted this on a walk today and my first thought was “we shall remember them”
October 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM