Julie Bell
@buliejell.bsky.social
Passionate about books, culture, the environment , and so much more . Life should never be boring you don’t know what is around the corner.
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Happy #LancashireDay. To be ecumenical, here's Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Lancashire, c.1935, painting by Harry Rutherford, 1903-85 (Gallery Oldham).
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Happy #LancashireDay. To be ecumenical, here's Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Lancashire, c.1935, painting by Harry Rutherford, 1903-85 (Gallery Oldham).
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Findings from @bigissue.com suggest that weekly, more than 40% of people have no real interactions with people they don't know.
The @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social funded Know Your Neighbourhood project is working to tackle loneliness through volunteering across England.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lone...
The @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social funded Know Your Neighbourhood project is working to tackle loneliness through volunteering across England.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lone...
Loneliness is a growing problem. It's time we started talking to each other
Loneliness is on the rise among all age groups, fuelled by our online lives. The most simple remedy is to start talking to each other
www.bigissue.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Findings from @bigissue.com suggest that weekly, more than 40% of people have no real interactions with people they don't know.
The @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social funded Know Your Neighbourhood project is working to tackle loneliness through volunteering across England.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lone...
The @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social funded Know Your Neighbourhood project is working to tackle loneliness through volunteering across England.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/lone...
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Choose a life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television. Choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players & electrical tin openers but most of all choose small independent bookshops with huge hearts & well curated shelves. Choose www.gallovidiabooks.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Choose a life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television. Choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players & electrical tin openers but most of all choose small independent bookshops with huge hearts & well curated shelves. Choose www.gallovidiabooks.co.uk
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These are just a few of our Awards winners and runners up from 2025, celebrating at our annual ceremony.
Do you know someone working in or with public #Libraries who deserves to be recognised like them?
If so, make sure you nominate them for 2026!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
Do you know someone working in or with public #Libraries who deserves to be recognised like them?
If so, make sure you nominate them for 2026!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
These are just a few of our Awards winners and runners up from 2025, celebrating at our annual ceremony.
Do you know someone working in or with public #Libraries who deserves to be recognised like them?
If so, make sure you nominate them for 2026!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
Do you know someone working in or with public #Libraries who deserves to be recognised like them?
If so, make sure you nominate them for 2026!
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/libraries-co...
November 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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#WorldKindnessDay is a chance to focus on those empathetic acts that can lead to a more compassionate society.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#WorldKindnessDay is a chance to focus on those empathetic acts that can lead to a more compassionate society.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
Just finished #LancashireFolktales @storywheel.bsky.social . Definitely tales for #winter evenings and I found a new story about my own local town - Icy Fingers 🥶. So lovely to hear Jacqueline and #MarjanWouda talking @litfest.bsky.social last weekend about how they created the book.
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Just finished #LancashireFolktales @storywheel.bsky.social . Definitely tales for #winter evenings and I found a new story about my own local town - Icy Fingers 🥶. So lovely to hear Jacqueline and #MarjanWouda talking @litfest.bsky.social last weekend about how they created the book.
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There is a huge amount going on in public #Libraries this #GetOnlineWeek.
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
There is a huge amount going on in public #Libraries this #GetOnlineWeek.
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
Tower Hamlets are launching their free film streaming service and Kobo, a new eReader lending service.
Why not see what your #Library service is doing to celebrate #DigitalInclusion.
www.ideastore.co.uk/get-online
I despair about the use of #astro turf in peoples gardens - why di people fo it !! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nearly half of UK garden space is paved over, RHS study finds
Homeowners urged to use more robust planting and permeable materials to help mitigate flood risk
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I despair about the use of #astro turf in peoples gardens - why di people fo it !! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I am a true #Lancastrian so it was a particular delight for me to listen to #JacquelineHarris #storyteller and #sculptor #MarjanWouda telling some of #Lancashire’s stories with amazing #illustrations
October 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I am a true #Lancastrian so it was a particular delight for me to listen to #JacquelineHarris #storyteller and #sculptor #MarjanWouda telling some of #Lancashire’s stories with amazing #illustrations
Fascinating listening to Helen Bate and @mollieray.bsky.social in conversation with @jakehope.bsky.social about telling #stories through #graphic #novels and the power of #illustration and #comics to connect and tell those difficult stories we need to hear .
October 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fascinating listening to Helen Bate and @mollieray.bsky.social in conversation with @jakehope.bsky.social about telling #stories through #graphic #novels and the power of #illustration and #comics to connect and tell those difficult stories we need to hear .
Beautiful readings today from #YvonneReddick and @liambatespoet.bsky.social exploring #friendship #climate and #journeys
October 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Beautiful readings today from #YvonneReddick and @liambatespoet.bsky.social exploring #friendship #climate and #journeys
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Looking forward to listening to the wonderful Yvonne Reddick and @liambatespoet.bsky.social reading at @litfest.bsky.social later today
October 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Looking forward to listening to the wonderful Yvonne Reddick and @liambatespoet.bsky.social reading at @litfest.bsky.social later today
#LucyStrange launched our Saturday programme @litfest.bsky.social with an event full of energy and spookiness in conversation @katherinewoodfine.bsky.social . It was great to hear about the joint relationship with her #illustrator #PamSmy.
October 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#LucyStrange launched our Saturday programme @litfest.bsky.social with an event full of energy and spookiness in conversation @katherinewoodfine.bsky.social . It was great to hear about the joint relationship with her #illustrator #PamSmy.
Tonight’s opening event with #SarahHall was superb. You can still buy copies of #Helm @litfest.bsky.social and support our future festivals and you can buy so many other titles as shown below . Hopefully we will see some of you over the weekend .
This Litfest Festival Bookshop is now....open!
Grab all the festival titles in one handy spot (and browse the rest of the bookshop for bargains whilst you're there!
@mollieray.bsky.social @oliverklangmead.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @malikalnasir.bsky.social & more!
Shop here: geni.us/LFAWBK
Grab all the festival titles in one handy spot (and browse the rest of the bookshop for bargains whilst you're there!
@mollieray.bsky.social @oliverklangmead.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @malikalnasir.bsky.social & more!
Shop here: geni.us/LFAWBK
October 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Tonight’s opening event with #SarahHall was superb. You can still buy copies of #Helm @litfest.bsky.social and support our future festivals and you can buy so many other titles as shown below . Hopefully we will see some of you over the weekend .
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‘The more local you are, the more global you are’: the ever-brilliant Sarah Hall on her new novel, ‘Helm’, place-writing, and the importance of positivity in environmental fictional writing at @litfest.bsky.social 📚🍃
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
‘The more local you are, the more global you are’: the ever-brilliant Sarah Hall on her new novel, ‘Helm’, place-writing, and the importance of positivity in environmental fictional writing at @litfest.bsky.social 📚🍃
We are delighted to have #SarahHall kicking off our #AutumnWeekend @litfest.bsky.social talking about her latest book #Helm and there is a full house !
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We are delighted to have #SarahHall kicking off our #AutumnWeekend @litfest.bsky.social talking about her latest book #Helm and there is a full house !
Planted some #BladderCampion today at #BellWood . I have to say it’s a new one for me. Plus some #bluebells . #Autumn is definitely here the leaves are falling everywhere !🍁🍂
October 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Planted some #BladderCampion today at #BellWood . I have to say it’s a new one for me. Plus some #bluebells . #Autumn is definitely here the leaves are falling everywhere !🍁🍂
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Delighted for the esteemed Queen that is @buliejell.bsky.social being awarded a CILIP Honorary Fellowship. An excellent, tireless mentor & guiding light of mine in libraries for nearly 30 years, and the wise owl chair of @loudinlibraries.bsky.social to this day. Go Julie!
🎉Congratulations to LeVar Burton, Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet and Julie Bell our 2025 Honorary Fellowship recipients.
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
October 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Delighted for the esteemed Queen that is @buliejell.bsky.social being awarded a CILIP Honorary Fellowship. An excellent, tireless mentor & guiding light of mine in libraries for nearly 30 years, and the wise owl chair of @loudinlibraries.bsky.social to this day. Go Julie!
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OUT NOW - @mkhardywrites.com 's Scottish Sapphic Gothic: THE NEEDFIRE!
A new bride arrives at her husband's home to find it oozing with atmosphere and crackling with tension. Nothing is quite what it seems, the roots of the past run deep, and even the earth is angry...
geni.us/needfire
A new bride arrives at her husband's home to find it oozing with atmosphere and crackling with tension. Nothing is quite what it seems, the roots of the past run deep, and even the earth is angry...
geni.us/needfire
October 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
OUT NOW - @mkhardywrites.com 's Scottish Sapphic Gothic: THE NEEDFIRE!
A new bride arrives at her husband's home to find it oozing with atmosphere and crackling with tension. Nothing is quite what it seems, the roots of the past run deep, and even the earth is angry...
geni.us/needfire
A new bride arrives at her husband's home to find it oozing with atmosphere and crackling with tension. Nothing is quite what it seems, the roots of the past run deep, and even the earth is angry...
geni.us/needfire
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Congratulations to you, Julie, and many thanks for all the incredible work you have done for the library and information profession across your career.
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Congratulations to you, Julie, and many thanks for all the incredible work you have done for the library and information profession across your career.
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Next week we will be delighted to welcome Xiaolu Guo to deliver the FREE Lancaster International Fiction Lecture on the subject of "Fiction as an Act of Sabotage" on 21st October in partnership with @lancasteruni.bsky.social.
Join us in person, or watch online
Join us in person, or watch online
International Fiction with Xiaolu Guo
Book now:
geni.us
October 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Next week we will be delighted to welcome Xiaolu Guo to deliver the FREE Lancaster International Fiction Lecture on the subject of "Fiction as an Act of Sabotage" on 21st October in partnership with @lancasteruni.bsky.social.
Join us in person, or watch online
Join us in person, or watch online
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🎉Congratulations to LeVar Burton, Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet and Julie Bell our 2025 Honorary Fellowship recipients.
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
October 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎉Congratulations to LeVar Burton, Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet and Julie Bell our 2025 Honorary Fellowship recipients.
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
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Our President, @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social announces her Presidential Citations.
🎉Congratulations to @philbradley.bsky.social, Dr Carla Hayden & Maja Maricevic. Three individuals who've shown exceptional dedication, leadership & innovation. #CILIPAGM www.cilip.org.uk/page/preside...
🎉Congratulations to @philbradley.bsky.social, Dr Carla Hayden & Maja Maricevic. Three individuals who've shown exceptional dedication, leadership & innovation. #CILIPAGM www.cilip.org.uk/page/preside...
October 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Our President, @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social announces her Presidential Citations.
🎉Congratulations to @philbradley.bsky.social, Dr Carla Hayden & Maja Maricevic. Three individuals who've shown exceptional dedication, leadership & innovation. #CILIPAGM www.cilip.org.uk/page/preside...
🎉Congratulations to @philbradley.bsky.social, Dr Carla Hayden & Maja Maricevic. Three individuals who've shown exceptional dedication, leadership & innovation. #CILIPAGM www.cilip.org.uk/page/preside...
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The #CILIP Mentor of the Year award goes to not one, but TWO exceptional individuals this year.
👏Congratulations and a huge thank you for volunteering your time to your profession, Ruth Curtis and John Dolan.
Read more here: www.cilip.org.uk/news/712365/...
👏Congratulations and a huge thank you for volunteering your time to your profession, Ruth Curtis and John Dolan.
Read more here: www.cilip.org.uk/news/712365/...
Announcing joint-winners of the CILIP Mentor of the Year Award 2025
Celebrating excellence in professional mentorship
www.cilip.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The #CILIP Mentor of the Year award goes to not one, but TWO exceptional individuals this year.
👏Congratulations and a huge thank you for volunteering your time to your profession, Ruth Curtis and John Dolan.
Read more here: www.cilip.org.uk/news/712365/...
👏Congratulations and a huge thank you for volunteering your time to your profession, Ruth Curtis and John Dolan.
Read more here: www.cilip.org.uk/news/712365/...