A simply staggering discovery @durotrigesdig.bsky.social

Sterling Press band shortly on a UK Tour. My rather talented nephew, Sam, neat red star T-shirt, great guitar work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNrc...

Absolutely lovely and moving tribute to Dawn in this months edition of RE Today (Autumn 2025 Vol.43 No1).

At the end of last year Dawn joined the local bell ringing group as a new hobby. Today at 4 they will be doing a half peal of the bells in the local church in her memory. A lovely and moving gesture. I will go up and sit in the nave to listen.

Woman riding erm sea dog thingy #MosaicMonday

Wow Rush are touring again next year with a new drummer 👍👍👍

Happily published in time for Christmas @durotrigesdig.bsky.social

Life continues to be very difficult. Ages ago Dawn came up with a saying that summed up our relationship. This year she had made (or came across) a card that had it on it. It was the last Valentine's Day card she gave me. I just can't see how anything can be better again.

Tomorrow another tiny step to rebuild my life, or at least give it some purpose. I start as a volunteer coach/mentor for staff and pupils at a school I used to work in one day a week. I am grateful that they have given me this opportunity to do something useful.

Another sad and difficult day. Today I signed off Dawn's estate in order to proceed to probate. To see her reduced to a list of assets is almost more than I can bear.

it's real support from actual racists

Well tricky day to navigate-my first birthday in 21 years without Dawn. Life continues to be very difficult and the police investigation into the crash grinds on.

New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation

Maggie in cute overload

I am learning to live with sorrow and feel I can inch my life forwards positively with that constant companion. But I cannot find a way of learning to live without Dawn to hang out with. That loss I will have to find a way to endure, as I cannot see a way to cope with that aspect more positively.

Will once again wheel out the gladiator chicken who lives in a shed #MosaicMonday

Life continues as I get used to the new normal. Inching slowly forward and getting on with things as best I can. The pic? from Crete years ago and now oddly apt. I am a shadow of what I was, and Dawn will be a constant shadow at my side, holding my hand, and keeping me going.

This Friday I go to the last school Dawn worked in to present the 'Dawn Cox Shield' to the pupil who most reflects the qualities Dawn brought to the classroom. I have a little speech to make and it will be quite an emotional moment.

Exactly three months ago, Sunday morning 30th March, Dawn and I went for our usual village walk with our neighbour and then Dawn set off for her mums. Last time I saw her. It seems both like yesterday and 10 years ago. Time is very strange for me now. The picture is Helsinki 2019, in happier times.

I now have a beautiful mourning ring-the crystal is clear and the colour comes from Dawn's hair that is encapsulated underneath. Courtesy of the talented willbishop.co.uk

Life remains sad, tough and difficult but I am getting through. The absolute absence of Dawn after 21 years is so hard to handle. But I am managing to extend my positive/happy moments and am making myself go to places and visit people. Small steps in my new life.

Mabel wants food. Now.

Maggie all warm weathered out 😁

I call this one ‘Bodie knackered’ 😂

All about my wonderful partner, Dawn.

Found some of my freelance stuff for a few years ago all in one link! www.sec-ed.co.uk/authors/roy-...

Tomorrow there will be an episode to celebrate Dawn Cox. Here’s a taste of this tribute. @roywd.bsky.social @rroyal110.bsky.social @kairosbutterfly.bsky.social @katiekatie84.bsky.social @re-runner.bsky.social @claireclinton1967.bsky.social @mzmarxre.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Thanks goodness all those Centrists in the SDP (Hi Polly!) and Lib Dims managed to keep this man away from power in the 80s and ensure Thatcher remained in place, eh?

Two months on. Dawn was my Pole Star and that light has gone out, so my world is permeated by darkness, sadness and loss. I now know that the crash had absolutely nothing to do with Dawn, which is no real consolation.

Getting used to my new reality where everything I do is permeated with a deep sense of sadness, and once familiar places are now alien and cold. The support of friends gives me strength and comfort, the cats give me structure to each day and joy. I hope for times where the sadness recedes a little.

Having Dawn's ashes back is a mix of intense grief and a comfort. Mornings remain difficult, and I am finding it painful going to places that we shared going to over the past 15 years. I continue to be moved, and very grateful, for all the support I am getting from everyone.

Nearly six weeks after Dawn left home for the last time on that terrible day, her ashes come home tomorrow. Going to be a difficult and sorrowful day to navigate. But I will.

The kittens are not impressed with my gardening...

www.facebook.com/donate/98021... For Dawn

So how am I doing? Mornings are difficult as I seem to reset to 'grief' overnight. By 12 I am just sad, but am trying to do at least one happy thing a day. I hope this will slowly grow as the months progress. This new reality is not one I would wish on anyone, but I will adapt and move on.

Kittens see their first wasp

Current situation- surrounded by catnapping

Dawn will be cremated this coming Sunday. So if you would like to quietly remember her sometime that day it would be a lovely thing to do.

Doyle catnapping ❤️

Bodie catnapping ❤️

I am deeply moved and touched by the outpouring of tributes and love for my wonderful partner Dawn following her tragic death. Thank you all.

The brilliant Dawn Loiuse Cox 15th December 1977-April 9th 2025. My Soulmate. Love of my life. My Rock. My World. Enjoy your final nap HB xx I am lost, lost, lost.

My partner Dawn remains critical ill on life support at Addenbrooks with multiple severe injuries. I am utterly, utterly heartbroken.

Sorry let people know like this, but I can't access my partners Dawn missdcox.bsky.social phone or computer to tell people who need to know. Dawn was badly injured in a car crash this morning so if you were due to work/contact her there will be no replies or posts on her social media.

I try to avoid too much politics here, but this is like rewatching 1930's Germany. What next? book burnings? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Now the birds on my garden can travel in time and space @durotrigesdig.bsky.social

The Tyrant Queen is working from her van today so I’m enjoying Felixstowe in the sun from her park up 😁

With excavation season nearly upon us, Dr Mild Rustle urged me to alert interested parties to his important work that was published last year.

Like a diversion only longer.