Mandy
@mandywest.bsky.social
Free Spirit. Folkie. Foodie. Forager. Traveler. Photographer. Nature Lover. Always has a stash of upcoming gig tickets :-)
Territorial male Tawny Owl calling at 2:30pm - often hear them during the day in February 🦉♥️
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Territorial male Tawny Owl calling at 2:30pm - often hear them during the day in February 🦉♥️
Rain scuppered an alfresco coffee but a cabin and a fire will do nicely 🥰
February 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Rain scuppered an alfresco coffee but a cabin and a fire will do nicely 🥰
Made a start on cracking me nuts 😂
Walnuts collected in a local park last yr. Healthy and about as organic as you can get.
I collected a few a day over a few weeks and plenty were left for the squirrels - in fact they, quite rightly, beat me to it mostly :-)
#freefood
#naturesgifts
#foragedfood
Walnuts collected in a local park last yr. Healthy and about as organic as you can get.
I collected a few a day over a few weeks and plenty were left for the squirrels - in fact they, quite rightly, beat me to it mostly :-)
#freefood
#naturesgifts
#foragedfood
February 11, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Made a start on cracking me nuts 😂
Walnuts collected in a local park last yr. Healthy and about as organic as you can get.
I collected a few a day over a few weeks and plenty were left for the squirrels - in fact they, quite rightly, beat me to it mostly :-)
#freefood
#naturesgifts
#foragedfood
Walnuts collected in a local park last yr. Healthy and about as organic as you can get.
I collected a few a day over a few weeks and plenty were left for the squirrels - in fact they, quite rightly, beat me to it mostly :-)
#freefood
#naturesgifts
#foragedfood
My latest sketching effort.. ( I’m no artist but like to have a go) ..inspired by a recent return visit to the magnificent Kelpies - never tire of seeing them.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
My latest sketching effort.. ( I’m no artist but like to have a go) ..inspired by a recent return visit to the magnificent Kelpies - never tire of seeing them.
🐴🐴 🏴
🐴🐴 🏴
I do have thoughtful neighbours- some often bring me bits and pieces they think I might make use of. Often surplus produce too. In particular they know I forage/preserve stuff - one has just called round to give me these useful small jars 🥰 They will definitely come in handy 🫙🫙
#grateful
#kindness
#grateful
#kindness
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Well the flirting has begun at least…. 😉
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Well the flirting has begun at least…. 😉
Fab list of artists…Looking forward to being back at the wonderful, intimate Cafe#9 for the sold out Filkin’s Drift gig ♥️
Sheffield folk events in the next 2 weeks. @helpsheffield.co.uk Please take some fliers or a badge if you see me with some at an event to help spread the word about all the brilliant things happening in Sheffield. Kathy
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Fab list of artists…Looking forward to being back at the wonderful, intimate Cafe#9 for the sold out Filkin’s Drift gig ♥️
A video for this morning’s #thicktrunktuesday - complete with a wonderful Treecreeper ♥️
February 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
A video for this morning’s #thicktrunktuesday - complete with a wonderful Treecreeper ♥️
The dawn chorus is certainly starting to build momentum ♥️
Lots of birdsong ringing out in the darkness. Had a Wren singing just outside my bedroom window this morning. Never ceases to amaze me how such a tiny bird can be so ( beautifully) loud 🎶🥰
Lots of birdsong ringing out in the darkness. Had a Wren singing just outside my bedroom window this morning. Never ceases to amaze me how such a tiny bird can be so ( beautifully) loud 🎶🥰
February 10, 2026 at 7:07 AM
The dawn chorus is certainly starting to build momentum ♥️
Lots of birdsong ringing out in the darkness. Had a Wren singing just outside my bedroom window this morning. Never ceases to amaze me how such a tiny bird can be so ( beautifully) loud 🎶🥰
Lots of birdsong ringing out in the darkness. Had a Wren singing just outside my bedroom window this morning. Never ceases to amaze me how such a tiny bird can be so ( beautifully) loud 🎶🥰
What a difference two weeks makes.. heading out to work and it’s not pitch black 😁
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
What a difference two weeks makes.. heading out to work and it’s not pitch black 😁
Pj’s will be on. Drink will be poured. Time soon to kick back, relax and listen to Tim Walker’s Folk on BBC Radio Lincolnshire ♥️
Rest time nearly over for me- #backtobusy from tomorrow. Work, 3 appointments, 1 coffee date, 2 music lessons and 4 folky gigs back to back all in the next 7 days 😮💨
Rest time nearly over for me- #backtobusy from tomorrow. Work, 3 appointments, 1 coffee date, 2 music lessons and 4 folky gigs back to back all in the next 7 days 😮💨
February 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Pj’s will be on. Drink will be poured. Time soon to kick back, relax and listen to Tim Walker’s Folk on BBC Radio Lincolnshire ♥️
Rest time nearly over for me- #backtobusy from tomorrow. Work, 3 appointments, 1 coffee date, 2 music lessons and 4 folky gigs back to back all in the next 7 days 😮💨
Rest time nearly over for me- #backtobusy from tomorrow. Work, 3 appointments, 1 coffee date, 2 music lessons and 4 folky gigs back to back all in the next 7 days 😮💨
1/2 Always been an avid reader and read hundreds of books in my lifetime but none have captivated me like this series. I started the first book about this time last year and built my collection of all 8 books. I’m half way through the last book which brings the whole story together…
February 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
1/2 Always been an avid reader and read hundreds of books in my lifetime but none have captivated me like this series. I started the first book about this time last year and built my collection of all 8 books. I’m half way through the last book which brings the whole story together…
Very productive morning. Then I cooked a roast dinner which was delish 😋. Plated up some for tomorrow’s tea too :-)
Now time to curl up under my heated throw and read my book for an hour or so - bliss 📖🛋️☕️♥️ #sundayafternoonchill
Now time to curl up under my heated throw and read my book for an hour or so - bliss 📖🛋️☕️♥️ #sundayafternoonchill
February 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Very productive morning. Then I cooked a roast dinner which was delish 😋. Plated up some for tomorrow’s tea too :-)
Now time to curl up under my heated throw and read my book for an hour or so - bliss 📖🛋️☕️♥️ #sundayafternoonchill
Now time to curl up under my heated throw and read my book for an hour or so - bliss 📖🛋️☕️♥️ #sundayafternoonchill
It’s coming as it always does..… signs of the approaching Spring and aren’t we all ready?!!
My honeysuckle and clematis are putting out new growth after their winter slumber and my daffs are coming along nicely too.
Good for the soul 🙌♥️
#bringonthespring
#naturesgifts
My honeysuckle and clematis are putting out new growth after their winter slumber and my daffs are coming along nicely too.
Good for the soul 🙌♥️
#bringonthespring
#naturesgifts
February 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
It’s coming as it always does..… signs of the approaching Spring and aren’t we all ready?!!
My honeysuckle and clematis are putting out new growth after their winter slumber and my daffs are coming along nicely too.
Good for the soul 🙌♥️
#bringonthespring
#naturesgifts
My honeysuckle and clematis are putting out new growth after their winter slumber and my daffs are coming along nicely too.
Good for the soul 🙌♥️
#bringonthespring
#naturesgifts
Four fab folky back to back gigs coming up.. looking forward to lots of #folkiebootstime 🥰 🎶🎻🪗
February 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Four fab folky back to back gigs coming up.. looking forward to lots of #folkiebootstime 🥰 🎶🎻🪗
Always a fab festival! Go along if you can.
Looking forward to Spiers&Boden on Thursday and Sam Kelly Trio on Friday. ♥️♥️
Looking forward to Spiers&Boden on Thursday and Sam Kelly Trio on Friday. ♥️♥️
Stage4Beverley begins today! We’re kicking things off with our sold-out poetry workshop with Chris Sewart. Then there’s music, poetry and more coming to Beverley over the next week - head to our website for details and snap up those final tickets while you can.
stage4beverley.com/line-up/
stage4beverley.com/line-up/
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Always a fab festival! Go along if you can.
Looking forward to Spiers&Boden on Thursday and Sam Kelly Trio on Friday. ♥️♥️
Looking forward to Spiers&Boden on Thursday and Sam Kelly Trio on Friday. ♥️♥️
I remember clearly the day I took this photo. I was away for a long weekend in Robin Hood’s Bay ( 12 yrs ago!) but headed over to Scarborough to try and see a Great Northern Diver that had been frequenting the harbour. It popped up right in front of me with the crab it’d caught 😁
February 8, 2026 at 7:27 AM
I remember clearly the day I took this photo. I was away for a long weekend in Robin Hood’s Bay ( 12 yrs ago!) but headed over to Scarborough to try and see a Great Northern Diver that had been frequenting the harbour. It popped up right in front of me with the crab it’d caught 😁
I see the bots are creeping their way onto here. I rarely post on “X” due to that annoyance. Blocked a few on here lately. Annoyed that a perfectly innocent post of mine recently was marked by moderators on here as graphic (🤷♀️) yet these bots can post freely and nothing is done -I do not understand 🤷♀️
February 7, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I see the bots are creeping their way onto here. I rarely post on “X” due to that annoyance. Blocked a few on here lately. Annoyed that a perfectly innocent post of mine recently was marked by moderators on here as graphic (🤷♀️) yet these bots can post freely and nothing is done -I do not understand 🤷♀️
My journey to Skipton and back was insanely cheap.
Bus x 2 £6 total
Taxi x 2 £10 total
Best of all the return train journey - an unbelievable £7.75 in total!
Less than £25 for the round trip 🙌
Can’t complain at that! 😁
Booking travel well in advance (and owning a railcard) is def the way to do it 😁
Bus x 2 £6 total
Taxi x 2 £10 total
Best of all the return train journey - an unbelievable £7.75 in total!
Less than £25 for the round trip 🙌
Can’t complain at that! 😁
Booking travel well in advance (and owning a railcard) is def the way to do it 😁
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
My journey to Skipton and back was insanely cheap.
Bus x 2 £6 total
Taxi x 2 £10 total
Best of all the return train journey - an unbelievable £7.75 in total!
Less than £25 for the round trip 🙌
Can’t complain at that! 😁
Booking travel well in advance (and owning a railcard) is def the way to do it 😁
Bus x 2 £6 total
Taxi x 2 £10 total
Best of all the return train journey - an unbelievable £7.75 in total!
Less than £25 for the round trip 🙌
Can’t complain at that! 😁
Booking travel well in advance (and owning a railcard) is def the way to do it 😁
First solo trip I’ve done since escalating arthritis resulted in a knee replacement with an arduous recovery. I did gentle, wonderful things during the mornings. Every afternoon/evening I completely chilled. Bliss ♥️
Needed that rest so much & v proud of myself for completing my self set challenge 🙌
Needed that rest so much & v proud of myself for completing my self set challenge 🙌
February 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM
First solo trip I’ve done since escalating arthritis resulted in a knee replacement with an arduous recovery. I did gentle, wonderful things during the mornings. Every afternoon/evening I completely chilled. Bliss ♥️
Needed that rest so much & v proud of myself for completing my self set challenge 🙌
Needed that rest so much & v proud of myself for completing my self set challenge 🙌
Thoroughly recommend this place. Warm, welcoming, superbly equipped. Huge bed that felt like sleeping on a cloud 😂
Perfectly situated ( 10 min walk) for the fab town centre and the start of the Skipton Castle Woods walk. Loved it ♥️
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/550868...
Perfectly situated ( 10 min walk) for the fab town centre and the start of the Skipton Castle Woods walk. Loved it ♥️
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/550868...
Cottage in North Yorkshire · ★4.83 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bathroom
Prospect Cottage
www.airbnb.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Thoroughly recommend this place. Warm, welcoming, superbly equipped. Huge bed that felt like sleeping on a cloud 😂
Perfectly situated ( 10 min walk) for the fab town centre and the start of the Skipton Castle Woods walk. Loved it ♥️
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/550868...
Perfectly situated ( 10 min walk) for the fab town centre and the start of the Skipton Castle Woods walk. Loved it ♥️
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/550868...
When you get stuck in to some gardening jobs whilst the weather is fair.. then the rain stops play.
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🙄🪴🧹💧🌧️
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
When you get stuck in to some gardening jobs whilst the weather is fair.. then the rain stops play.
🙄🪴🧹💧🌧️
🙄🪴🧹💧🌧️
Not a bad morning despite the clouds. Off to do a food shop and enjoy an overdue coffee/catch up with a friend.
February 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Not a bad morning despite the clouds. Off to do a food shop and enjoy an overdue coffee/catch up with a friend.
I have a penchant for make up/toiletry bags and have far too many 😂
But me being a Yorkshire lass, when I spotted this I just had to buy it 😂😁
But me being a Yorkshire lass, when I spotted this I just had to buy it 😂😁
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I have a penchant for make up/toiletry bags and have far too many 😂
But me being a Yorkshire lass, when I spotted this I just had to buy it 😂😁
But me being a Yorkshire lass, when I spotted this I just had to buy it 😂😁