Nicola
@n1cola.bsky.social
Love gardening, cats, books and crafts not necessarily in that order.
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Mouse has reached £620 and Wren £460
My Charity auction ends tonight at 9pm UK time. Wren has reached £420 and mouse has reached £600. If you want to bid please do so in the comments below or by dm. Thanks to everyone who has placed bids so far. This is rapidly becoming my favourite start to Christmas/Advent & makes me super happy
December 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Mouse has reached £620 and Wren £460
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Patch is the local charity. There’s a lot of poverty in Pembrokeshire and there’s no shame in it. Loosing your job can happen to anyone. I’ve been broke at Christmas myself, with kids full of hope and expectations and it’s very tough right now for a lot of people
December 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Patch is the local charity. There’s a lot of poverty in Pembrokeshire and there’s no shame in it. Loosing your job can happen to anyone. I’ve been broke at Christmas myself, with kids full of hope and expectations and it’s very tough right now for a lot of people
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I’m doing a second auction for Patch, a local charity that provides food, cloths and toys for people in poverty. At Christmas time they gift toys to kids who’ve had a referral. What could be more in the spirit of Christmas? This little wren is up for auction to raise money for toys. Please dig deep
December 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I’m doing a second auction for Patch, a local charity that provides food, cloths and toys for people in poverty. At Christmas time they gift toys to kids who’ve had a referral. What could be more in the spirit of Christmas? This little wren is up for auction to raise money for toys. Please dig deep
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and just like that the Old Fox Advent Calendar season is upon us 🥰💖
enjoy these cozy stories full of kindness & consider supporting our beloved Anne Louise 🙏✨️
enjoy these cozy stories full of kindness & consider supporting our beloved Anne Louise 🙏✨️
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
and just like that the Old Fox Advent Calendar season is upon us 🥰💖
enjoy these cozy stories full of kindness & consider supporting our beloved Anne Louise 🙏✨️
enjoy these cozy stories full of kindness & consider supporting our beloved Anne Louise 🙏✨️
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Studying for an MSc this year & looking for a #seabird research project?
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Studying for an MSc this year & looking for a #seabird research project?
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
We're looking for a student to help investigate the factors that influence #StormPetrel response rates during playback surveys. 🔊🐣
🔗Do get in touch if you have any Qs: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #seabirds #ornithology
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This is a searing article by Rachel Clarke. A heartbreaking read. Her rightful anger sings off the page.
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This is a searing article by Rachel Clarke. A heartbreaking read. Her rightful anger sings off the page.
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❄️Last call for Old Fox’s Advent
Calendar! Join my patreon or buy me a chocolate on Ko-fi & write Christmas in your message & even a theme or a beloved to dedicate it to, & I will add you to my list of twenty-four windows. Only a few left now, so do hurry if you'd like one!❄️
Calendar! Join my patreon or buy me a chocolate on Ko-fi & write Christmas in your message & even a theme or a beloved to dedicate it to, & I will add you to my list of twenty-four windows. Only a few left now, so do hurry if you'd like one!❄️
November 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
❄️Last call for Old Fox’s Advent
Calendar! Join my patreon or buy me a chocolate on Ko-fi & write Christmas in your message & even a theme or a beloved to dedicate it to, & I will add you to my list of twenty-four windows. Only a few left now, so do hurry if you'd like one!❄️
Calendar! Join my patreon or buy me a chocolate on Ko-fi & write Christmas in your message & even a theme or a beloved to dedicate it to, & I will add you to my list of twenty-four windows. Only a few left now, so do hurry if you'd like one!❄️
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For sale! The Shell Guide to Cornwall by Richard Eurich. Perfect Christmas present! The rather rare original 1950s poster. £60. DM to buy or go directly to my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
For sale! The Shell Guide to Cornwall by Richard Eurich. Perfect Christmas present! The rather rare original 1950s poster. £60. DM to buy or go directly to my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
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It would help so much if you could repost my 2026 calendars/etsy shop in my post above. Small handmade businesses are better than the big Black Friday malarkey. Thankyou so much 🌿
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It would help so much if you could repost my 2026 calendars/etsy shop in my post above. Small handmade businesses are better than the big Black Friday malarkey. Thankyou so much 🌿
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It's been a v rough year for me with a full breakdown & trying to get back on my feet financially since then. If you come across this post it would help me *so much* if you could retweet my post above👆 about my Etsy shop-it will put the things I make in front of more eyes. Thankyou 🌿
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It's been a v rough year for me with a full breakdown & trying to get back on my feet financially since then. If you come across this post it would help me *so much* if you could retweet my post above👆 about my Etsy shop-it will put the things I make in front of more eyes. Thankyou 🌿
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Tmrw eve. at 8 I'll be launching my new early '26 creative & mental health workshops: botanical & bird illustrations,small museums & casting nature finds in silver.
I trained as a molecular cell biologist,have taught creative w'shops on BBC Countryfile,Victoria & Albert & Bronte Parsonage Museums...
I trained as a molecular cell biologist,have taught creative w'shops on BBC Countryfile,Victoria & Albert & Bronte Parsonage Museums...
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Tmrw eve. at 8 I'll be launching my new early '26 creative & mental health workshops: botanical & bird illustrations,small museums & casting nature finds in silver.
I trained as a molecular cell biologist,have taught creative w'shops on BBC Countryfile,Victoria & Albert & Bronte Parsonage Museums...
I trained as a molecular cell biologist,have taught creative w'shops on BBC Countryfile,Victoria & Albert & Bronte Parsonage Museums...
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The mystery of medical diagnosis!
October 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The mystery of medical diagnosis!
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Just 5 spaces left on my small museums for mental health w'shop this Sat,on how collecting & arranging small objects improves mental health.
Incl BRILLIANT research showing that playing TETRIS makes us more resilient to stress
👇Earlybird price expires tmrw👇
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
Incl BRILLIANT research showing that playing TETRIS makes us more resilient to stress
👇Earlybird price expires tmrw👇
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
September 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Just 5 spaces left on my small museums for mental health w'shop this Sat,on how collecting & arranging small objects improves mental health.
Incl BRILLIANT research showing that playing TETRIS makes us more resilient to stress
👇Earlybird price expires tmrw👇
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
Incl BRILLIANT research showing that playing TETRIS makes us more resilient to stress
👇Earlybird price expires tmrw👇
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
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Autumn storm, Dunstanburgh Diptych
(Click to enlarge photo)
Acrylic painting on two board blocks, each 20 x 15 x 4 cm, £300 for both.
25% goes to
@newcastlefoodbank.org
Buy from
www.mickoxley.com/product/orig...
(Click to enlarge photo)
Acrylic painting on two board blocks, each 20 x 15 x 4 cm, £300 for both.
25% goes to
@newcastlefoodbank.org
Buy from
www.mickoxley.com/product/orig...
September 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Autumn storm, Dunstanburgh Diptych
(Click to enlarge photo)
Acrylic painting on two board blocks, each 20 x 15 x 4 cm, £300 for both.
25% goes to
@newcastlefoodbank.org
Buy from
www.mickoxley.com/product/orig...
(Click to enlarge photo)
Acrylic painting on two board blocks, each 20 x 15 x 4 cm, £300 for both.
25% goes to
@newcastlefoodbank.org
Buy from
www.mickoxley.com/product/orig...
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Here’s what a Ball State University employee said that led to their termination:
September 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Here’s what a Ball State University employee said that led to their termination:
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We're recruiting for a cook/chef, to work 5 days a week here at Mucknell Abbey. Check out the advert here, and if you know anyone who might be interested, spread the word!
mucknellabbey.org.uk/job-advert-c...
mucknellabbey.org.uk/job-advert-c...
Job Advert: Cook/Chef - Mucknell Abbey
We are recruiting for a cook/chef – read on to find out more about this role, and how to apply....
mucknellabbey.org.uk
September 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're recruiting for a cook/chef, to work 5 days a week here at Mucknell Abbey. Check out the advert here, and if you know anyone who might be interested, spread the word!
mucknellabbey.org.uk/job-advert-c...
mucknellabbey.org.uk/job-advert-c...
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🍁🦊Competition time! To celebrate the coming of autumn, win a cornucopia of delights! A signed copy of my book, Reynard the Fox & accompanying journal, A Fox for All Seasons, Apple & Blackberry chocolate, cinnamon knots, Caramelised biscuit tea & a fine fox companion. Follow, like & repost to win! 🦊🍂
August 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🍁🦊Competition time! To celebrate the coming of autumn, win a cornucopia of delights! A signed copy of my book, Reynard the Fox & accompanying journal, A Fox for All Seasons, Apple & Blackberry chocolate, cinnamon knots, Caramelised biscuit tea & a fine fox companion. Follow, like & repost to win! 🦊🍂
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In one of our archive strong rooms there is a shelf. The shelf does not contain the most exciting or interesting item in the archive but it does contain something amazing.
Read this short thread to find out more. 🧵👇
Read this short thread to find out more. 🧵👇
August 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
In one of our archive strong rooms there is a shelf. The shelf does not contain the most exciting or interesting item in the archive but it does contain something amazing.
Read this short thread to find out more. 🧵👇
Read this short thread to find out more. 🧵👇
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C’mon Bluesky you need to help me find Alfie the #Fosterbeagle his forever home!
6-8 years old, neutered male, housetrained, good with cats, calm on intros to poultry & horses. Very cuddly!
He can crash thru baby gates, open doors, & reach front half of kitchen worktop 😂
#HeIsNotStaying
6-8 years old, neutered male, housetrained, good with cats, calm on intros to poultry & horses. Very cuddly!
He can crash thru baby gates, open doors, & reach front half of kitchen worktop 😂
#HeIsNotStaying
August 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
C’mon Bluesky you need to help me find Alfie the #Fosterbeagle his forever home!
6-8 years old, neutered male, housetrained, good with cats, calm on intros to poultry & horses. Very cuddly!
He can crash thru baby gates, open doors, & reach front half of kitchen worktop 😂
#HeIsNotStaying
6-8 years old, neutered male, housetrained, good with cats, calm on intros to poultry & horses. Very cuddly!
He can crash thru baby gates, open doors, & reach front half of kitchen worktop 😂
#HeIsNotStaying
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Bumblebees #sleeping on/in #flowers at this time of year!
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
August 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Bumblebees #sleeping on/in #flowers at this time of year!
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
What the feck is that all about?
Lots of people asking us so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #repost/#share so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
1/16
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Developed practice on X was to ask people if I could pray for them & do so during offices.
If I may pray for you here on Bluesky just let me know on this thread or in DMs if confidential.
If you're minded to do so please share this offer. Thank you.
⚓ #cofepeeps #prayer #prayers #intercession
If I may pray for you here on Bluesky just let me know on this thread or in DMs if confidential.
If you're minded to do so please share this offer. Thank you.
⚓ #cofepeeps #prayer #prayers #intercession
July 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Developed practice on X was to ask people if I could pray for them & do so during offices.
If I may pray for you here on Bluesky just let me know on this thread or in DMs if confidential.
If you're minded to do so please share this offer. Thank you.
⚓ #cofepeeps #prayer #prayers #intercession
If I may pray for you here on Bluesky just let me know on this thread or in DMs if confidential.
If you're minded to do so please share this offer. Thank you.
⚓ #cofepeeps #prayer #prayers #intercession
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Sun rise over the Bay
This painting is in memory of Simon, a member of the team at Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel in Embleton.
Normally, it would sell for £400. To raise money for Bowel Cancer UK, we are selling for £250
www.mickoxley.com/gallery/orig...
This painting is in memory of Simon, a member of the team at Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel in Embleton.
Normally, it would sell for £400. To raise money for Bowel Cancer UK, we are selling for £250
www.mickoxley.com/gallery/orig...
July 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Sun rise over the Bay
This painting is in memory of Simon, a member of the team at Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel in Embleton.
Normally, it would sell for £400. To raise money for Bowel Cancer UK, we are selling for £250
www.mickoxley.com/gallery/orig...
This painting is in memory of Simon, a member of the team at Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel in Embleton.
Normally, it would sell for £400. To raise money for Bowel Cancer UK, we are selling for £250
www.mickoxley.com/gallery/orig...
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Yaaay the #parkypetition100K busted through 80K overnight. The pace is still manic but has slowed a little so keep on signing and sharing petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
July 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Yaaay the #parkypetition100K busted through 80K overnight. The pace is still manic but has slowed a little so keep on signing and sharing petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...