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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · 26d

This is what the jewels in our lanndscape crown have been forced intio… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peak District National Park staff asked to consider redundancy

The authority employs about 280 staff, who have been asked to submit expressions of interest.

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Turnstile from the Bavarian Alps today, just for you @lakesstiles.bsky.social Hope your watch is feeling better 😄

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Aug 25

My other half (radiographer, runner & all round sensible person) says that’s not unusual & might be expected after vigorous aerobic exercise, but everyone reacts differently. Maybe have a chat with your GP about it some time, but don’t be unnecessarily alarmed. And keep running, btw 😀

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Aug 16

A stimulating day out with the Gritstone team!

Andrew Bibby @andrewbibby-writer.bsky.social · Aug 16

The eight members of @gritstonebooks.bsky.social, so far Britain's only author-led publisher, pose here at #Beverley Bookshop, a fine indy #bookshop, before heading off for our Awayday #coop meeting. @cumbriapr.bsky.social @windhovering.bsky.social @chrisgoddardmap.bsky.social

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Aug 5

@lakesstiles.bsky.social Awesome wavy cloudage stuff.
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Rare cloud formation spotted during Storm Floris

Keen weather watcher Adrian Webster said it was

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Apr 26

@lakesstiles.bsky.social Rustic

North Lincolnshire Museum @northlincsmuseum.bsky.social · Apr 24

#OnlineArtExchange
This week's theme is rural 🌳

This beautiful painting is called 'Rustic Scene with a Stile' by A. Worthington.

I love the colours and it really invites you in and makes you want to disappear into the woods for a wander.

@artukdotorg.bsky.social

tree in the background, in the centre is a style with two people crossing over it.
The light shows orange and yellow colours coming through the trees

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Ben Avison @benavison.bsky.social · Apr 24

It was good to chat to BBC York with Dad about our song, Making Memories on the Pennine Way
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Daytimes on BBC Radio York - Father and son Jon and Ben Avison create song to celebrate 60 years of the Pennine Way - BBC Sounds

Dad Jon is a former ranger in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Apr 24

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

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Apr 6

Beautiful Sunday in April and I had Long Dale (pictured) and Minninglow to myself, just Red Admirals & skylarks for company.

andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Mar 12

Got a lift many years ago when travelling in southern Texas from a nice old boy in an even older pickup. But he drove so slowly & made lots of inexplicable diversions, even getting lost at one point. I eventually got out & caught a Greyhound bus instead.

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Mar 6

Very good news, well done Guy!

Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · Mar 6

Huge win! Government announces plans to open up the Land Registry.

If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.

Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:

whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...

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Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry

This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry – which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wale…

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Feb 28

Great new book from @andrewbibby-writer.bsky.social launched this evening to a full house in Hebden Bridge. ‘The Borders: The Lands We Share’ explores landscape & life both sides of the Scotland/England divide - available from gritstonecoop.co.uk @gritstonebooks.bsky.social

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Gritstone Publishing @gritstonebooks.bsky.social · Feb 28

Always exciting to see a new title. The launch in Hebden Bridge of @andrewbibby-writer.bsky.social new book: The Borders, The Lands We Share gritstonecoop.co.uk/product/bord...

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Feb 28

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'TikTok craze behind beauty spot parking issues'

High Peak MP Jon Pearce calls for Peak District authorities to take

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Public Land Lover 🦋🌲🦬 @publiclandlvr.bsky.social · Feb 26

Federal land management stewards have been there for us. Now, let's come together to be there for them!

Join us tonight at 6pm Pacific for a special #ParkChat during which we'll suggest 5 concrete ways we can support our #publiclands and their protectors.

Art by National Park Posters

A WPA style poster with a female-presenting National Park Service ranger standing between to mountain peaks. Across the top of the poster it says "Worth Protecting" in bold black letters. At the bottom it says "America's National Parks, US Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

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Helen Warlow @hippychick.bsky.social · Feb 1

John Rogers Cox. Powerful painting That sky!

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 29

Lots of thought-provoking discussion at today’s excellent @campaign4parks.bsky.social Council meeting. Thanks to @maryannochota.bsky.social and @guyshrubsole.bsky.social for their stimulating contributions. @roseoneill.bsky.social

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Campaign for National Parks @campaign4parks.bsky.social · Jan 29

Our council has been coming together to share voices from across the country since 1936 🤝

Today we’re collaborating to bring about wilder & more diverse National Parks 🏞️

Thanks to @guyshrubsole.bsky.social & @maryannochota.bsky.social for speaking

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 14

Good to see you all again - an ‘anthology of authors’ indeed!

Gritstone Publishing @gritstonebooks.bsky.social · Jan 14

At #HebdenBridge town hall. Here's the anthology of authors who met there today. Next Gritstone event at this venue, launch of new book by @andrewbibby-writer.bsky.social , Feb 28, 5pm. @windhovering.bsky.social @chrisgoddardmap.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social @cumbriapr.bsky.social

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 13

Bagel

andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 12

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Peak District roads shut by police due to 'selfish' parking

Some cars will be towed away by Derbyshire Police while other drivers face fines.

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 12

What a song, what a group!

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andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 10

Yes I’d heard about the competition from Wales. I have to say, where I live in the Peak District we have much steeper roads than Harlech or Dunedin (pictured)! Maybe its about the length or type, ie urban?

andrewmccloy.bsky.social @andrewmccloy.bsky.social · Jan 10

#FingerPostFriday from Dunedin, New Zealand (it’s not as steep as you might imagine, btw!).

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Ruth Tingay @ruthtingay.bsky.social · Dec 20

This is a fascinating account of PR tactics against progressive environmental campaigns, written by @kat-jones.bsky.social

So many similarities with the tactics deployed against those of us campaigning against raptor persecution/grouse moor management...

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Environmental campaigning in the age of misinformation - Action to Protect Rural Scotland

As people in Galloway, and further afield, are being asked to contribute their views on a new National Park to the official consultation, our Director, Kat Jones, contemplates the campaign that is bei...

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