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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 6h

Most enjoyable gig tonight by MG Boulter at Cafe#9 in Sheffield. Wonderful stories, songs, voice and musicianship. Matt is a warm, genuine person too- was great to have a good catch up with him again. Shall enjoy listening to the new album :-)

Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 11h

Quirky ( and very intimate!) place
The quince custard cake is rather good 😁

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 14h

Time to walk off our fab meal before we head to Cafe #9 🥰

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 14h

Ha! We need to walk it off 😂

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 15h

Oh my days. We love the Blue Ball in Worrall. (Lovely people and the pub takes part in the Sheffield Carols).
We saw the new Sunday lunch charcuterie board they are doing.. so delicious. And a box of leftovers to take home 😂

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 20h

A lovely way to while away half an hour with @anniehornerglis.bsky.social in a very quiet ( at mo!) Sheffield city centre. Right next to the City Hall….Beautiful morning ♥️

Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 22h

Sheffield sunrise 😍
Soon be time for a Yorkshire breakfast- our host Deb always does us a good ‘un 😁 🍳☕️

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 1d

Wonderful to be in a small room listening/singing/ chatting with amazing folk musicians such as Jackie Oates, Jon (and Jackie) Boden, Matt Quinn and Sean Cooney!!
A real privilege with @anniehornerglis.bsky.social ♥️
#luckyus

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 1d

Back home. Quick bite to eat. The cake and brownies I’ve made are in a bag as are prizes for Mr Boden’s raffle 😁….looking forward to an evening at Royal Trads with tunes, house songs and the wonderful Jackie Oates. Case packed too as staying over so will be heading to our Sheffield b&b first. 🎶🎻🎼

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 1d

Very #proudmama ♥️

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 1d

Good to meet up with friends too♥️

Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 1d

Late night/early start. My 30 something daughter’s graduation ceremony is today. I’m a very #proudmama. She’s worked so hard - studying whilst holding down a full time job and raising a little one. She now has her Cert Ed and a full time permanent teaching post at a local college. Go my girl! 💖🎓

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 2d

One of the best gigs ever tonight with the fabulous Merry Hell. Had a dance with Virginia too 💖
Absolutely top night 🥰
Can’t wait until the next time :-)

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 2d

#folkiebootsfriday
Merry Hell on soon . Glass of red going down well x

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 2d

Who knew there was such a day 🤷‍♀️
Apparently, today is #worldporridgeday
With the exception of the occasional overnight oats, I have porridge every morning made simply with skimmed milk, chia seeds and honey 😋
#healthybreakfast

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 2d

It’s good to stretch yourself and learn new things. I’ve just signed up to have a go at this. 😁
#newchallenge

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful morning to be in the park. Colours and light ♥️

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 3d

So excited for the Merry Hell gig this evening up near Filey.

@anniehornerglis.bsky.social
and I have been wanting to see them for a long time. Had our tickets for months. Bring it on 🙌

m.youtube.com/watch?v=kCQ1...

We Need Each Other Now

YouTube video by Merry Hell - Topic

m.youtube.com

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 3d

Feeling a bit jealous ha! My sister is on her way to Nepal. She will love it I know ♥️
I went to Nepal twice in 2012. Once solo and once with my daughter. I’d love to go again one day 🇳🇵

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 3d

What an exhausting week so far. After work tomorrow I then have a bonkers (but fun!) weekend. Filey and back, Bridlington and back, Sheffield overnighter. 3 gigs, a graduation ceremony, Sunday lunch and Xmas shopping. Think I was wise to book next Monday off- will be in need of a jolly good rest! 😂

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 3d

Our winter thrushes are arriving. I’ve been listening out on a night for the “ seep-seep” calls of Redwings. They often arrive in the dark. No joy here yet but a friend who lives in Exeter has had them in his garden today. I do like Redwings- some photos here that I’ve taken in the past ♥️

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 3d

A pleasant pause from the mayhem. Mocha before my haircut. Always a mood lifter 😁

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 5d

Shaggy Ink Caps on the Humber bank :-)
#shaggyinkcaps
#fungi

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Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 5d

Another Oct gig booked. Been wanting to see this fab band. They’re actually coming to The Ropewalk in my town but @anniehornerglis.bsky.social and I can’t make that night. So Cafe #9 in Sheffield it is 😁♥️🙌

Mandy @mandywest.bsky.social · 5d

Thank God I didn’t leave 5 mins early after visiting my Tuesday lunchtime lady. She suddenly became very ill and I knew it was a TIA. Ambulance came within half hour - she’s now in hospital. Very distressing and traumatic experience for both of us 🥹 Just glad I hadn’t left.

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