Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend? I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill. #GoodGifts

Great news mate #lineofduty

To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.

Beautiful installation at Southwark Cathedral - Peter Walker's Peace Doves - thousands of paper doves carrying messages of peace, hope and love 🕊️

Spotted outside King's Cross, this fabulous yarny billboard for the Thursday Murder Club film, just released on Netflix.

I know Boris has a lot of children but surely he's not been *that* busy

Going for an “any time” train ticket because understanding what constitutes “off peak” requires an expert knowledge of advanced calculus, economics, law and philosophy.

Norfolk lavender

Chelsea in Bloom

Little cutie

Beautiful tulips in Holland Park

Whale on the Wharf by Jason Klimoski and Lesley Chang. A stunning new installation at Canary Wharf, made from five tonnes of plastic waste pulled out of the ocean. #whaleonthewharf

A carpet of snake's head fritillary at Audley End. Free entry to the house and gardens with a #nationalartpass #artfund #audleyend

@markforrestradio.bsky.social I have just seen an extremely pleasing addition to the Radio 3 schedule. Many congratulations, I am so pleased for you and will be tuning in. Your Scala listeners will be delighted. 🥳

Fabulous exhibition of Ladybird books at Peterborough Museum. I remember so many of these titles. #ladybirdbooks #peterborough

If you're anywhere near Peterborough, I strongly recommend visiting The Longest Yarn at the cathedral. A stunning 80m long display of knitted and crocheted scenes of the D-Day landings. The attention to detail is incredible. It's really quite moving. #crochet #knitting #thelongestyarn #dday #ww2

We so need Ted Lasso right now ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Over 100 brightly painted eggs have turned up in Covent Garden - and are about to be scattered over London for an arty Easter egg hunt 🥚

On World Book Day, here are the six books that I've read so far this year. They were all good reads, but I especially recommend Nightwatching. #worldbookday

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

I really enjoyed looking round the Stained Glass Museum in Ely today. It's fantastic to be able to get up so close to these beautiful pieces.

The Coat of Hopes at Ely Cathedral. A patchwork coat made, worn and walked by hundreds of people during its pilgrimage through the UK. #patchwork #craftivism #embroidery

I thoroughly recommend September 5. It built the tension right from the first few minutes and it kept me gripped to the end. #september5 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azud...

Another fantastic show from Luxmuralis at Ely Cathedral

The Light Festival at Battersea Power Station #battersea #lightinstallation

Education was different in the 80s

So the secret is out. The ITV team that made Mr Bates vs the Post Office has been making a drama about the phone-hacking scandal. Featuring David Tennant as Nick Davies. And Mr Bates himself (aka Toby Jones) as me. An altogether less heroic role for Toby, but he’s brilliant as always

#SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease. For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below; you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...

Great stuff - crafting is for all. A new crafting and wellness group aimed at improving men's mental health has launched in Cambridge. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"Mrs Brown says that in London everyone is different and that means anyone can fit in." Be more Paddington. ⁠ #southbank #waterloo #paddington #mural #streetart

This is fantastic

Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch! Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up. Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast. The more data we get, the better 🧑‍🔬

Nicely done

Incredible street art in Brixton 👏

Niche knowledge 👍 Heardle 1980s #1001 🔊🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ #Heardle80s #80sHeardle #Heardle heardle80s.com

Winter sun in Cambridge #cambridge #sunset

Emotionally drained (in the very best way) after seeing Sir Matthew Bourne's New Adventures production of Swan Lake. Just as wonderful now as it was when I saw it for the first time 20 years ago. #SwanLake #ballet

Sunny Hunny #norfolk #norfolkcoast #hunstanton

Venus is shining brightly tonight 🌙

80s style at Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80s London at the Fashion and Textile Museum #fashion #fashionhistory #80s #1980s

Apple TV+ is offering free access from 3-5 January. I thoroughly recommend Ted Lasso. I have zero interest in football and I loved it! #tedlasso #appletv www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2...

Thank you Birmingham Royal Ballet for a fabulous production of The Nutcracker at my favourite festive place

Lucy Sparrow's festive delicatessen at Diptyque, New Bond Street - entirely handmade out of felt. #felt #handmade

Hitchin's Christmas postbox toppers brightening up a grey day

Christmas in Mayfair

Christmas at Koyn #Koyn #Mayfair

Cracking good Christmas Gromit #LondonChristmas #christmasinlondon #wallaceandgromit #battersea #batterseapowerstation

Christmas in Belgravia

Seven swans a-swimming #12daysofchristmas

I finished making the last of my Christmas wreaths today. I had quite a few bits left over so I made this, which is now hanging on the shed. #gardening #inmygarden #wreath #christmaswreath