Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. Robert Frost

❄️🎄✨All set up ready for tomorrow! Green Gallery in Buchlyvie, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday ❄️🎄✨

Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952

Footsteps In The Snow. 2°C and a long trudge home. Partridge.

It never stops. The grubby donations. The profiteering. The lobbying. The lies. “In 2019-20, as the UK was leaving the EU, Harborne gave £10m to Nigel Farage’s Brexit party, since renamed Reform UK.” They make damn sure they get what they want. We get screwed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Delighted to find one of my favourite artists, @jamesrmccallum1.bsky.social posting here on Bluesky! Based in Norfolk, James is best known for his watercolour paintings of the natural world, particularly birds, made outdoors from life. Do please give him a follow... #birds #art #watercolour

The #RiverWeaver near Northwich on the beautiful morning (enhanced by listening to TMS #TheAshes).

encompassing dreams

@ianrpearsall.bsky.social @minxyowlwriter.bsky.social @daveproudlove.bsky.social I didn’t know I was getting the book but then again I didn’t know it was coming framed 😂🙏 When I first opened it I thought it was a bit duller than I expected but then I noticed it was condensation from the cold 😜 😍

Some cautiously positive news from France, but systemic pesticides (like neonics) can persist in the soil for years, so it's early days yet. Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇 #neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides www.theguardian.com/environment/...

'Winter Beehives' Ink on Paper 'Time of the Season' Collaborative Exhibition at Two Doors Studio. Alsager. alsager.nub.news/whats-on/art...

On the Edge of Wild www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

'Furrows (Winter)' Charcoal on Paper Private Collection Print exhibition.. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

'The Last Flourish (Tracks to the dawn)' Oil Paint Exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

House (at the Top of the Hill) Ltd Ed. Print : www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

Kissing Trees Ltd Ed. Print: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies as Discovered by the Reverend Robert Kirk in his Various Sojourns in the Fabled Realms of Open Source.

We wake to mornings of cold magic. Exhale dragon-breath, crunch frost-frozen leaves as we walk. The year is dying. We feel it as rush of ghosts, a shivering that foretells the blade of ice upon its neck. No wonder this is the season where folklore burns bright. – #DAKilroy, 1982 #Folklore

AI usually means Arseholes Involved. It’s a thieving, hollowing and unethical beast of a thing. It has no place in an ethical, decent society. It has no place in Hookland and never will.

This is awesome. You can feel the cold air and the damp ground under your feet.

The work of Jane Peterson (1876-1965), US Impressionist and Expressionist painter #womensart

Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad

My new single 'Frightening Machines' arrives 27th of November and is available to pre-save now. This is perhaps the most personal song from the forthcoming album, and one that has been very cathartic to write and record. I'm excited to share it with you ❤️ kpriddy.lnk.to/fmachines

Yeah. What Emma Thompson said.

Adding this to all my packages now, since reusing packaging is the most sustainable option. #reduce #recycle #reuse #reusedpackaging #sticker #eco #sustainable #smallbusinesscommunity #shopsmall #shopindie #artists

'Entry (back of Foley's Oatcakes)' Oil Paint on Paper Private Collection An exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

Bradford Mid 1970s

'On the Edge of Wild' Oil Paint on Paper Private Collection An exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

Edge (Marks on Maps)' Bitumen Private Collection An exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

Edge II (Marks on Maps)'' Oil Paint on Paper Private Collection An exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art... Sold Out

Forest (Marks on Maps)' Oil Paint Private Collection An exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

Forest II (Marrks on Maps)' Bitumen Private Collection An exhibition of print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

Ian Beesley - Street Life Bradford 1970's - 1980's Café Royal Books www.caferoyalbooks.com/shop/p/ian-b...

'Death of Summer (The Rhinns)' Mixed media on Paper Private Collection Exhibition of Print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

'Male' Biro Life Drawing Session at Two Doors Studio www.twodoorsstudio.co.uk

'Male' Biro Life Drawing Session at Two Doors Studio www.twodoorsstudio.co.uk

'House (at the Top of the Hill)' Mixed media on Collage Private Collection Exhibition of Print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

'The Kissing Trees' Mixed media on Paper Private Collection Exhibition of Print .. congleton.nub.news/whats-on/art...

I’ve just spent a delightful afternoon BFS fishing around Aylesham lock. Not a single fish. I had a nice perch take a chomp on a tiny lure (3grams) but it let go. I’ve never known the fishing so lacking catches but it is called fishing not catching. Still I’ll be looking forward to next time.

Heading into a week where we give our first live performance of #AChristmasCarol at #LeedsPlayhouse in front of 850 people. 😮 A bit nervy, a bit exciting! It’s easy to forget, as a performer, that every single person out there in the audience is willing you to succeed. #Scrooge 🙌 👍 🎄

An easy bake for the weekend and so light and fluffy. Vegan Cherry Bakewell Cake. www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2022/04/vega... #veganrecipes #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #dairyfree #plantbased

'The lines are busy' by contemporary UK printmaker Sarah Morgan #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

egret extravaganza

Read my interview on Monocle! monocle.com/culture/musi...

Muddy Tracks. 12°C after overnight rain. A lone crow.🐦‍⬛

The work of Diana Catchpole, contemporary UK based illustrator and printmaker #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Ltd Edition Print www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

A masterclass from Alan Hudson as Stoke stuff Manchester City. Goals from Ian Moores, Hudson, and Geoff Hurst (remember him?) #scfc www.facebook.com/share/v/19wj...

Wood & Goldstraw built extensions (can be seen to the right) to the Wardle & Davenport offices in Leek. Sadly demolished Out soon, 'Designing the Future, Respecting the Past: The Wood Goldstraw Yorath Story' Detailing the 150-year history of Stoke-on-Trent's oldest architectural practice

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