This is worth a read: "Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Great discussion by physicist Professor Brian Cox examining the Fermi Paradox youtu.be/rXfFACs24zU?...

Flora and fauna at Hardwick Hall National Trust today - slightly damp, but perfectly formed 😉

'Pottery From The Top Shelf' - an excerpt of a new 'Slide' tune written especially for @michaelwalshflute.bsky.social © 2026 Stuart Young #whistle #flute

Report on employment in the Yorkshire Music Industry published by Higher Rhythm and MIY www.higherrhythm.co.uk/report-on-em...

🚨JUST IN: The U.S. EPA finalized a rule that will make it harder for EPA and future administrations to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Understand what's at stake: go.wri.org/endangerment...

If you search long & hard enough for covers of the Talking Heads classic 'This Must Be the Place' you'll eventually find this Griffin & Collier duo masterpiece filmed whilst on tour in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024 youtu.be/Z6VtFK8rGCQ?...

New Tinnitus UK Webinar: A Journey Through Sound Hear from one of the UK’s leading advocates in hearing protection & learn how to keep your ears healthy in a noisy world See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hAB...

I’ve given my Low D Whistle an early Spring clean in advance of my first lesson of the New Year with ace fluter @michaelwalshflute.bsky.social – it’s now #ascleanasawhistle . . . I’d better get practicing ‘Humours of Ballyloughlin’ 😇🎵

Construction generates between 10 and 20 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but cities can slash their climate impact by designing buildings in a more efficient way

Brass Bands by Rachel Armitage... www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

"This strategic assessment [Pub. DERFA 20.1.26] explores how global biodiversity loss & the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security & prosperity" See: www.gov.uk/government/p...

"Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse & national security This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss & the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security & prosperity" DEFRA Pub 20.1.26 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Whistles Club is back DOG AND PARTRIDGE Sheffield S1. Every Wednesday 6.45pm-7.45pm starting 28th January. #Tinwhistle #Lowwhistle #Flute. #GroupLessons #Beginnerswelcome. £10 per session (concessions available). Contact Michael @ [email protected] #Irishmusic #folk #Trad #Sheffield

For anyone who's missed their Ted Woodford guitar luthier fix this week, here's Furch Guitars - 'Europe's most Automated Acoustic Guitar factory' youtu.be/xd6eZHJ28fo?...

"In Tune with Tradition - Perspectives on Session Etiquette in Irish Traditional Music" : podcast hosted by Tara Connaghan, who talks to a different guest in each episode exploring their perspective on the topic of etiquette in Irish Traditional Music Sessions. www.sessionetiquette.com/podcast

As it’s Twelfth Night – the end of ‘Christmastide’ - I thought I’d share with you one of my recently composed festive tunes & a short supporting video – all very tongue-in-cheek but as we are also echoing the Roman Saturnalia celebration the Feast of Fools I’m sure we can have a little bit of fun

youtu.be/AbmQFGTyJKA?... 4 Hard Truths About Capitalism & Climate Steve Howard shares four realities that explain why even well-intentioned businesses fail at climate action - as well as a plan to flip the system, making green innovation so powerful the market can’t resist it TED

Did you know? Refurbishing all domestic residences in the UK to achieve a Grade B Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating would save approximately 40% to 50% of total domestic energy consumption. This equates to billions of kilowatt-hours (kWh) & millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

2025 is the UK’s sunniest year on record... "The cause of this trend is uncertain, & it may simply be down to natural variability...Solar power has provided over 6% of Britain’s annual energy needs so far this year, an almost 50% increase on recent years..." www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

Energy Transition - Tessa Khan | National Emergency Briefing youtu.be/_cD1HY5e1H8?...

Carols at the Winter Gardens ​Sunday 14th December 2025 ​13:45 – 16:30 Soundpost - Sheffield For more info & to download a FREE handy carol booklet see: www.soundpost.org.uk/carols-at-th...

Economics - Angela Francis | National Emergency Briefing youtu.be/09CtZ3DhsS0?...

The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away youtu.be/-UajuBAUkBs?...

Olivia Williams reads open letter - National Emergency Briefing youtu.be/c0NLZPUTH3g?...

Carols at the Winter Gardens - ​Sunday 14th December 2025 ​13:45 – 16:30 #Sheffield #Soundpost www.soundpost.org.uk/carols-at-th...

The Principles of Learning Any Complex Skill | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/scie...

... However, this scenario is unachievable, impractical, and economically unviable due to the number of unalterable conservation-relevant buildings and generally ‘sub-standard’ premises … or is it?

Autumn leaves perfect fall 🍂

"How Music Can Keep Ageing Brains Healthy" | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/scie...

"What the UK government doesn’t want you to know about rainforest loss"... www.coolearth.org/news/uk-gov-...

Today's toadstool 🍄

Lovely visit today to Lyme Park National Trust, Cheshire

Mishra - new album - give it a listen & buy it at Bandcamp... mishramusic.bandcamp.com/album/turn-o...

The world is far off track to meet its pledge to halt deforestation by 2030. Forest loss remains 63% higher than it should be to reach zero by the end of the decade. buff.ly/WtEKdS2

The world’s largest economies are holding back the energy transition, the IEA warns, as renewables growth falls short of targets. buff.ly/RYcGfxA

"The Best of Rodolphe Burger, French Rock’s Original Visionary" daily.bandcamp.com/lists/rodolp...

"The Great Transition (2025–2050) - A glimpse into our energy future" ... youtu.be/kIWF_XcU40Q?...

When is a castle not a castle? When it's a folly 😉 #StainboroughCastle Too much to see & do in 1 day - must go back again 😊 @nationaltrust.org.uk #wentworthcastlegardens

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why

We're offering five Dance Mini Grants of £500 to support folk dance activity in England. We are seeking proposals from individuals and groups / organisations who need support for new folk dance projects, or to diversify the audience for existing dance projects. Apply now bit.ly/42jsCu6

“Our well-being is foundational for the work we do in the world.” adrienne maree brown If you're aged 18-25 join our free, online Support Space for warm care, deep listening and resilience building for living in a time of crisis. More info and booking: bit.ly/46recKY

This may well become one of the most profound speeches of the 21st Century: Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at the 80th UN General Assembly www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeTm...

Just arrived, new Ibanez fretless acoustic bass courtesy of Gear4Music 😀🎶 Already feels great - looking forward to playing this on some cool tunes 🎵

We've had lots of lovely feedback about our collaboration. Give it some love a rock / trad cross over and an interesting tale about a visit to #Ireland. please share youtu.be/5X0t7OmGfBg?... #Italian #Rock #TradIrish #Woodenflute #ManchesterIrish #heartbreak #lovesongs

Today's sun, sea, sand & sky #bluesky #northyorkshire

Today's sojourn - Whitby waves & Abbey views #bluesky

One of my algorithm-generated mixes lists ‘The Rheingans Sisters’ under a “Progressive Rock” heading alongside ‘Bob Dylan, Mark O’Conner and more...’ I wonder if Rowan & Anna would concur with this assertion? Catch them at one of their up-coming shows to find out... rheinganssisters.co.uk/shows

Applications for grants of £500 for folk artists to support anything that will help their professional career development. Apply before midnight on 19 October. bit.ly/4nm60RD Image shows previous awardee Suntou Susso

Clean air city view this morning from Turner's Corner Meersbrook Air quality: "good" aqicn.org/city/united-...