Ben Avison
@benavison.bsky.social
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Guitarist, songwriter, singer, journalist and producer.
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benavison.bsky.social
Special day yesterday, celebrating the #PennineWay 60th. I sang about my dad, the dalesman hefted to the hillsides. Great to see how the "Long Green Trail" continues to "inspire and invigorate". @yorkshiredales.org.uk @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @anitasethi.bsky.social @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social
andrewmccloy.bsky.social
The Pennine Way is 60 years old & we celebrated this iconic & ground-breaking trail at a special event in the Yorkshire Dales today - in words, music & art. Still an inspiration after all these years! @yorkshiredales.org.uk @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk @campaignerkate.bsky.social
benavison.bsky.social
Enjoy! I'm in Ribblesdale, heading up to Hawes tomorrow morning :)
benavison.bsky.social
Yes, looking forward - slightly nervously!
benavison.bsky.social
Great article here by @anitasethi.bsky.social the author of the important I Belong Here: a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain. It's an honour to be part of the #TrailofInspiration exhibition with her, celebrating the #PennineWay @yorkshiredales.org.uk
natashawalter.bsky.social
Beautiful ode to walking, to inclusion, & to nature by @anitasethi.bsky.social.
anitasethi.bsky.social
My love letter to the Pennine Way as it celebrates its 60th birthday - & why walking does wonders for our physical & mental health.

Live now on @theguardian.com

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benavison.bsky.social
Stream still available until 10PM tomorrow (Fri 10th Jan): Three Idle Women's Boaty Boy was played by Mark Radcliffe on The Folk Show last month. Their harmonies sound lovely (as do Kris Drever and friends).
Proud to have recorded it.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/3bym44b8
The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe - An acoustic selection box - BBC Sounds
The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
www.bbc.co.uk
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chrisgpackham.bsky.social
On the 5th day of Foxmas @EleonoraSberg brings you foxes in the snow in Oxford ! #12DaysofFoxmas

#FoxOfTheDay
benavison.bsky.social
Thanks @yorksbylines.bsky.social for this nice write-up about my and Dad's song about us and the #PennineWay.
#Yorkshire
#folkmusic
#newmusic
#yorkshiredales
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palimpsest22.bsky.social
This is simply gorgeous. Thanks Ben's Dad for caring for our paths.
benavison.bsky.social
I made a song and video about where I grew up, on the Pennine Way. With a cameo from dad, who maintained the path for a living. It was quite emotional making it; I hope you like it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
Making Memories on the Pennine Way
YouTube video by Ben Avison
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benavison.bsky.social
Good advice Mike. With this in mind it's been great to make this video with my dad over the last few days. A song about him and the Pennine Way: youtu.be/zpvMzoebdvA?...
Any xmas folk session planned?
benavison.bsky.social
I made a song and video about where I grew up, on the Pennine Way. With a cameo from dad, who maintained the path for a living. It was quite emotional making it; I hope you like it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
Making Memories on the Pennine Way
YouTube video by Ben Avison
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benavison.bsky.social
Now here's an enjoyable selection of music, including some lovely rarities from Nick Drake and family. Honoured to have a song played in such inspiring company.
roger-williams49.bsky.social
Here's the most recent Soft Folkus that has a tribute to Nick Drake, plenty of classic folk & newer work from Thorpe & Morrison, Tina Jordan Rees, Kim Richards &Three Idle Women with @benavison.bsky.social @kathrynandsean.bsky.social

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benavison.bsky.social
Captions anyone? #bluesky
benavison.bsky.social
It's beginning to look a bit like Xmas in The White Hart, Wolvercote
#dog
#nomorecatsplease
benavison.bsky.social
May this cheery robin stay safe from all the cats that seem to frequent this platform. And here's some nicely curated music for you from @roger-williams49.bsky.social...
roger-williams49.bsky.social
Just finished this Sunday's Soft Folkus. Hr 2 features Nick Drake who left the stage 50 years ago this weekend. Other artists on the show are @kathrynandsean.bsky.social @charliedoresings.bsky.social Thorpe & Morrison, & Three Idle Women with @benavison.bsky.social Now have a nice pic of a Robin!
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brianbilston.bsky.social
Today’s poem is called ‘Monetisation’.
Monetisation 

The advert said 
MONETISE YOUR FOLLOWERS 
so he thought 
he would respond; 

by painting them 
in the changing light, 
like waterlilies 
in a pond.


Brian Bilston
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roger-williams49.bsky.social
Tonight on Soft Folkus lots of vintage songs & newer work from @bellowhead.bsky.social & tracks from Three Idle Women, Ninebarrow, Ben & Dom, Daria Kulesh @katherinepriddy.bsky.social Thorpe & Morrison, Pete Morton & Tina Jordan Rees. @squeezyjohn.bsky.social @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social
benavison.bsky.social
Well done Prime Minister for reopening constructive dialogue with PRC. We have to keep talking with all our trading partners, despite differences.
benavison.bsky.social
Oops, I must have ticked the box that said I like pictures of cats. Tell me it gets better.