Helen Dafter
@historyhelen123.bsky.social
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Ceroc Dancer, walker, and archivist. Research interests marginalised histories. She/her
It's been a while since I shared a photo from my
#UnconfinedWalks
to dancing.
about 20 hours ago
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Right, I think that justifies a mid week
#ConfinedCocktails
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add a skeleton here at some point
2 days ago
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Today we launched our Digital Collections Portal. A platform to provide access to our born digital collections.
postalmuseum.access.preservica.com/portal
#digipres
#access
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Portal App
https://postalmuseum.access.preservica.com/portal
2 days ago
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Jo the Hat
4 days ago
We're expanding our range of inclusive greeting cards with three Valentine's cards and one Galentine's card. It would thrill me greatly if this 'love with pride' card could do some numbers, so if you lot can give it a boost that would be lovely!
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Inclusive Love with pride Valentine's day card
Show yourĀ loveĀ withĀ pride on 14 February with ourĀ tactileĀ LGBTQIAĀ Valentineās card,Ā featuringĀ a large print and braille greeting.
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The skies had clouded over by the time I headed out for
#UnconfinedWalks
. At least the river isn't (currently) in flood.
5 days ago
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Domestic chores completed for this weekend, so I headed into town for
#TeaUp
5 days ago
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Visiting childhood haunts for today's
#UnconfinedWalks
(plus some spaces which have become more accessible recently).
6 days ago
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A couple of bright spots on today's
#UnconfinedWalks
. An early daffodil spotted this morning, and leaving the office with some daylight lingering (admittedly I left a little earlier than usual, but still an encouraging sign).
7 days ago
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Narrowly avoided
#TeaUp
crisis today! I ran out off teabags in the office yesterday, but remembered just in time to buy some more on my way in. Very much needed today.
7 days ago
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When I was a student and first encountering Pratchett, I printed this quote and had it above my desk.
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8 days ago
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Errand focussed
#UnconfinedWalks
today. Checked on the river which is in flood but appears to be receding.
12 days ago
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Local
#UnconfinedWalks
today. I wasn't easy to motivate myself but movement and fresh air improved the day.
13 days ago
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Planning communications for something I'm hoping to launch later this month. It all suddenly feels very real!
14 days ago
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This evening's
#UnconfinedWalks
were a good opportunity to test that my new walking shoes are waterproof. Pleased to report they (largely) are.
15 days ago
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#UnconfinedWalks
to the old zoo today. Sunshine, movement and fresh air are always a good combination.
19 days ago
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Country park
#TeaUp
before walking home.
19 days ago
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#UnconfinedWalks
today to and from my first dance event of 2026 (I also covered 2-3 miles on the dancefloor).
20 days ago
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Refreshing
#TeaUp
between dances.
20 days ago
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Took a while to motivate myself for my first
#UnconfinedWalks
of the new year but was very glad I got out. Fresh air and winter sun was just what I needed!
22 days ago
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Frosty
#UnconfinedWalks
to round off the year. Testing out new walking shoes on familiar paths.
23 days ago
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Having the occasional orange juice between regular
#TeaUp
breaks because Twixmas requires some semblance of vitamins.
23 days ago
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Common
#UnconfinedWalks
in the sun today.
24 days ago
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Jen the Feisty Librarian
25 days ago
Your local librarian here to say that itās great if you read lots of books this year, alright if you read barely anything, that audiobooks, romance and graphic novels are all valid formats and genres, and that some authors suck but weāre still not stopping you from reading them.
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Domestic day today, catching up on chores. Took long route to the supermarket to add to my
#UnconfinedWalks
.
25 days ago
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#UnconfinedWalks
around the city walls before heading home.
26 days ago
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Riverside
#TeaUp
before slowly heading home. Quite looking forward to my own space and my own bed tonight!
26 days ago
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#UnconfinedWalks
ahead of an evening dancing.
27 days ago
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Cosy coffee bar
#TeaUp
earlier, and hotel room
#TeaUp
now.
27 days ago
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Emmaeli
30 days ago
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Much needed long
#UnconfinedWalks
today. Making the most of having access to a car and a driver.
28 days ago
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Micah
29 days ago
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
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Short
#UnconfinedWalks
to make the most of the sunshine before my sister and niblings arrive. I'm very lucky to be able to spend Christmas with family, but I appreciated the time alone and movement
29 days ago
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Dr Tess Machling
29 days ago
Morning! For everyone who's not feeling it today, this is for you. It's one day, you got this & there's loads of us here with you. Hollah if you'd like a chat, or have a read through
#JoinIn
posts. (P.s. ignore the 'having a wonderful Christmas' social media posts... they're mostly fibs!! š¤£)
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5ftMunchkin
about 1 month ago
In case Christmas isn't a happy time for you or someone you know. Please share
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Short, bright
#UnconfinedWalks
today before heading to family.
about 1 month ago
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More coastal
#UnconfinedWalks
today. I'm not sure how, but this route seems to have become a Christmas tradition for me. Several members of my family liked this part of the coast, so it is a good place to reflect and remember.
about 1 month ago
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Mid walk lunch and
#TeaUp
to break up the there and back legs.
about 1 month ago
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Big Green Books
about 1 month ago
I have another
#buyastrangerabook
offer to tell you about, that was unclaimed last time.
@61jab.bsky.social
has sent me £20 to spend on kids books to give away. So if there's a particular kids book you'd like to get for a young person, let us know! UK only
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Gentle
#UnconfinedWalks
today, into town then a short circuit of the local nature reserve. Mistletoe and water.
about 1 month ago
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Having a quieter day today with
#TeaUp
in town.
about 1 month ago
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Damp
#UnconfinedWalks
by the sea on the solstice.
about 1 month ago
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Last
#UnconfinedWalks
to the office today (and last work day this year). There's a well decorated house near work, which doesn't photograph well.
about 1 month ago
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Damp but sparkly
#UnconfinedWalks
this evening.
about 1 month ago
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Necessary
#TeaUp
after two back to back meetings first thing. Finally checked emails/Teams and I think I'm about ready to start proper work!
about 1 month ago
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Ouch! This morning's
#UnconfinedWalks
involved a close encounter with the pavement. At least it was dark enough that no one witnessed it!
about 1 month ago
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Super cute kitty paperclips for day 15 of
#YayAdvent
.
about 1 month ago
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Days 13 and 14 of
#YayAdvent
. A lovely candle holder (and I love candles!), and some festive stickers.
about 1 month ago
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The Grand Auld Sthretch
about 1 month ago
Yes indeed.
#TheGrandStretchIsBack
But the solstice is still 7 days away, and the latest sunrise will be on the 29th and 30th Dec, so we still have more celebrating to do!
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madeline odent
about 1 month ago
we canāt always stop other people from being evil, but we can always try have more love than they have hate
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Back to the office today. Saturday is an odd return to work (for those who usually work Monday to Friday).
#UnconfinedWalks
brightened by seasonal sparkle.
about 1 month ago
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