Check out our latest Story post, 'Using Dance and Collections to Promote Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Museums' by @sallyel.bsky.social. Head over to: performingartscollections.org.uk/stories/p/us...

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

At last! The archived British Library blogs are viewable online. Check the index of blogs at blogs-archive.bl.uk and the hundreds of posts on the Digital Scholarship blog going back to 2013 blogs-archive.bl.uk#digital-scho...

"Benches are microcosms of an expansive debate about who belongs in urban public spaces. When they are removed or made uninviting, we lose more than just a place to rest." placesjournal.org/article/the-...

If you need to go somewhere and not spend any money, please visit your local library. Library crawls are awesome. Every library is its own little world.

Grandala. The grandala (Grandala coelicolor) is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is an arboreal insectivore. It ranges across the northeastern Indian Subcontinent and some adjoining regions, existing primarily in the low-to-mid altitudes of the Himalayas. 📸: @sakthithulir

Some Early Bronze Age bling for #FindsFriday The Tarrant Valley lunula (little #moon), a decorated gold foil collar / neck ornament Made between 2200 and 1900 BC Found in 3 pieces in 2014-15 and now on display in Dorset Museum 📷 Sept 2024 #FindsFriday

⚠️Breaking news: Beaver falls over, tries again despite experiencing this hardship. This adorable accident was spotted on our live camera feed at Holnicote Estate.

Nicholas Bloom, co-author of the National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper "The Economic Impact of Brexit", which claimed that Brexit has reduced GDP by 6-8%, spoke to Robert Peston about his findings. He argued that we would have "doubled the money on the NHS if we'd not left the EU".

Storm winds 🌪️at Barclodiad y Gawres chambered tomb, Ynys Môn/Anglesey, this morning for #TombTuesday

The stupendous north doorway into the Lady Chapel, #Glastonbury Abbey. 12th century, funded by Henry II. The sculptures show scenes from the Virgin's life (though you would need the eyes of crow to be able to tell that from this snapshot). #AddorableThursday #ChurchCrawling 📷 my own, 2019.

Dance for creativity and inclusion in person lecture Thurs

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Here's the great Maen Llia menhir, waiting out the millennia high in the Brecon Beacons since the late Neolithic. With a windswept and rainswept human for scale. #StandingStoneSunday

St David's Day Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Artist: H Woolley (1954)

It's really fabulous to wake up to 9k followers 😮🥳. Diolch yn Fawr / thank you everyone 🙏 As a thank you - here is my 1994 Toby the Trowel explainer: 'How Sites Get Buried' 🤔 Surely the most common question ever asked of an archaeologist in a trench..🧐🏺 📷 My own, from younger days

Survey supporting touring performing arts www.worldpencil.net/touringresea...

Mapping heritage in danger #DancingHeritage projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...

Last month's dance and museum session at M Shed

We've found this great photo of some of the locals of Hedgerley in the 1920s. This should come as no surprise given their facial expressions, but this photo was taken right outside of the Brickmould pub, where the eight men seem to have been enjoying themselves.

Feast your eyes on an unusual defended islet on Ynys Môn/Anglesey for #HillfortsWednesday 😮🥰 Ynys y Fydlyn was originally one long headland but a prehistoric collapse isolated the western islet with its several house platforms @rcahmwales.bsky.social survey 2025 Browse in 3D here: skfb.ly/pG6wC

Join us for the official launch of dis_place Gallery and the opening of 'I need to be more than a lesson you learned'. The exhibition explores disabled experiences of access and ableist approaches to diversity and inclusion. 25 February Online Free disabilityarts.online/events/dis_p...

Check out this for #SW #Museums on #Dance and #EDI #Collections in Jan southwestmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

DanceMap are mapping Europe’s dance heritage to shape cultural policy, support practice & broaden public engagement. If you work within 🇪🇺Dance Heritage as an artist or organisation, they are looking for you to take part in a survey. Visit dancemap.eu for more info

disability history @lselibrary.bsky.social exploring Rosa May Billinghurst wheelchair user, militant suffragette blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2... padlet links padlet.com/h_dawson/dis... @lsegender.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social @scotsuffragette.bsky.social #disabilityhistorymonth

Just for fun advent calendar – favourite sites of the year for women’s womens history app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=... 1st window well-loved site with amazing manuscripts @lselibrary.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social @scotsuffragette.bsky.social @lsegender.bsky.social @lsesu.bsky.social

disability history @lselibrary.bsky.social Rosa May Billinghurst – wheelchair user shocking forced feeding while on hunger strike in prison for suffragette activities ee digital.library.lse.ac.uk/Documents/De... @lsegender.bsky.social @scotsuffragette.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social

Last Chance to apply! Vital Xposure are looking for Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent playwrights with leadership ambitions to join them as Literary Associate. Closing - 06 Nov Location - London ££ - £29K-£32K FTE disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Session for SW #Museums on #Disability #Employment #Barriers @swfed.bsky.social @museumsassociation.org from #MDSW @artscouncilengland.bsky.social last chance to book this week!

The modern world in old Ladybird books. “A small digital computer designed for the businessman” (1971) Artist: BH Robinson

Goldfinches have been enjoying the Rattlesnake Master that has gone to seed in the garden 🪶 #gardening #nativeplants #birds

'While it is hard to quantify the prevalence of the AI-generated images, Alenichev and others say their use is on the rise, driven by concerns over consent and cost. Arnold said that US funding cuts to NGO budgets had made matters worse.' 1/2

The menhir of La Pellionnaie in Gomené (Côtes-d’Armor) is 5.7m tall and made from granite. This card c.1916 by Le Mouel in Plémet in a series titled Le Pays Breton Illustré.

This year’s UK theme is: Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections. want to take part? Find out more and download free resources to tailor your own day on our website here: buff.ly/fnNsDSU #IDOP2025 #Ageing #CelebratingAgeing #PositiveAgeing #AgeFriendlyUK

📢 Listen to Wicken Fen on BBC Radio 4 'Open Country' today at 3pm. Martha Kearney crafts an aeolian harp with artist Kathy Hinde, meets volunteer Gerard, who demonstrates how the last surviving windpump in the Fens is used to re-wet the land and Ajay Tegala shares recent wildlife sightings.

A beautiful stormbeach Goniatite fossil, polished by Atlantic waves. County Clare, Ireland.

Earth Talk is a community of practice, a series of courses and gatherings, a playbook and more offering a rich set of tools to hold effective conversations and creative activities about the Earth Crisis. There are now 50+ members of the community and 135+ creative tools shared.

#AHRC Communty Innovation Practitioner Awards response to By All for All report. #DCDC2025

Learning about #AHRC from Katy Shaw innovation on cocreated projects, innovation & devolution #DCDC2025

Here online at #DCDC2025 for 3rd day

News | Largest collection of filmed HIV/Aids testimonies opens to public – three-year project was led by the National HIV Story Trust @thelondonarchives.bsky.social #HIVStory #NationalHIVStoryTrust

New report: Leading the Crowd 📣 How public investment in England's arts and cultural sector attracts further income from private investors and earned sources – AKA ‘Crowding In’. Read more 👇 #LetsCreate buff.ly/xOoc2le

From Our Friends ⚡️ Enjoy dynamic South Asian performances and workshops exploring the most popular forms like Bhangra, Garba, Goomar, Kooth and others. Come for the moves, stay for the live music, food and unforgettable spirit 🎭 Stanley Arts 🗓️ 24 May, 12pm-7pm 🎟️ stanleyarts.org/event/common...

🎉 Netflix has announced a two year funding commitment for the 'Performance Making diploma' led by @aaaprods.bsky.social‬ and co-delivered with Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. disabilityarts.online/magazine/new...

Great new resource from @coprocollective.bsky.social www.coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/launchi...

Peek-a-boo...I have so many #puffin pics from my 5th visit to #SkomerIsland earlier this month, but this is one of my faves ❤️ See alt text for info about visiting #Skomer. #StunDay #thephotohour #puffins #nature #birds #naturephotography #photography #pembrokeshire #birdwatching #birdinguk #wales

#StandingStoneSunday A different view of the Stones of Stenness and the Watch Stone. From the Ness of Brodgar, you can see the interconnectedness of the #Orkney #Neolithic sites. Out of shot to the left are Maeshowe and Barnhouse village, the Ring of Brodgar directly behind, Unstan tomb to the R.

On Wednesday 11 June, let’s celebrate our ages together! We are all ageing, all the time. When we proudly celebrate our ages, we help challenge the ageism that limits us all. Join us in creating big change with small celebrations this @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social Day. Get involved buff.ly/6zl2jtg

How can heritage help shape a better future? At #HeritageDay2025, our #HeritageCreates Solutions panel explored how the sector drives change – strengthening communities, boosting the economy, and supporting the environment. 🌍🏛️ (1/4)

Great Horned Owl family portrait #birds #bird #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

Event today #Kingston today to launch #Kingston2025 #AthelstanAmongUs inc. great street performance 2.30 featuring #TraceworksDance my collaborator! @athelstanmuseum.bsky.social #Heritage #Dance #Families