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-...

Great gig from Seth & Chris of Filkins Drift last night at The Greystones #Sheffield - - note-perfect contemporary arrangements of some great songs & tunes. Must also mention Tom Pickles who opened the show with songs & tunes supported with some excellent cello work 😊

Sheffield Folk music and dance in the next 2 weeks. 3 ways you can help support Sheffield Folk Guide: 1. Spread the word- please share posts 2. Let me know if there are events to add 3. Make some reels to share (this might be suitable for a D of E volunteering project). Please get in touch.

Many years ago, I made & hand painted a ‘roses & castles’ traditional canal-style stool, which today I donated to Chesterfield Canal Trust & then had a lovely scenic walk from the #HollingwoodHub alongside the canal #chesterfield #canal #rosesandcastles Remembering my friend David Morris 🎺

A chaotic all-nighter in Geneva couldn’t save the UN plastics talks. The session ended abruptly with no next steps decided. buff.ly/6zpVjoB

The @climatecrisisag.bsky.social Overshoot report sets out how to protect climate science & drive bold interventions. Read here: shorturl.at/nIY8P

Violin / Fiddle Making Classes in #Sheffield aimed at amateurs/hobbyists & requires no previous woodworking experience - see hardyviolins.co.uk/classes?fbcl...

Some big flutes on show in the Sheffield Flute Choir led by @rachelshirley.bsky.social at yesterday's co-gig held upstairs at The Perch Brewhouse in Sheffield with the Soundpost Forge & Fledge instrument ensemble led by Rosie Butler-Hall 🎶

It's tonight!......with a 'steady' trad session starting after the gig at around 8:30 🎵🪕🪈🪗🪉🎻🎺🪇🎷🎸🎶😉 see thesession.org/events/10671

🔥 The @metoffice.gov.uk's latest State of the UK Climate report confirms that the UK is now living with the consequences of a rapidly changing climate, with extreme heat events no longer a rarity. Climate change is not a distant threat - it’s here, and it is escalating.

Sheffield Folk Guides #sheffield #Sheffevents @helpsheffield.co.uk

Why are Europe and the Arctic warming twice as fast as the global average? Explore the science behind these regional trends in our latest article. climate.copernicus.eu/why-are-euro... #CopernicusClimate

"The @metoffice.gov.uk latest assessment of the UK’s climate shows how baselines are shifting, records are becoming more frequent, & that temperature & rainfall extremes are becoming the norm" www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

"As a new report shows a dramatic increase in the hottest days in the UK, closing gaps in public understanding of the risks and how to stay safe is urgent" www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/14/t...

Forge & Fledge instruments band & Sheffield Flute Choir joint concert + session July 19th 2025 7pm – 10pm Upstairs at The Perch Brewhouse #Sheffield Only a week to go... 🪕🎼🎸🎺🎻🎵 thesession.org/events/10671