Remembering all the animals #purplepoppy #remembrancesunday 💜

Remembering my family members, no longer with us, who served in so many ways. “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them” See for more: www.instagram.com/p/DQ1cQOGCJd... . . . #remembrance #poppies #VE80

Fabulous vintage fashion event generously hosted by and at Claridges - a true home of Art Deco. And delivered by the inimitable Virginia Bates. Attended with the London Art Deco Group. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQqzDn1iJc... . . . #artdeco #vintage #fashion #claridges #ArtDecoSocietyUK

Southwold Part 4 - Seafaring. Lots to see both from the shore - and in the Sailors Reading Room, a special place. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQjnpxKCIC... . . . #southwold #suffolk #sea #sailing #heritage #sailorsreadingroom #ships

Southwold Part 3 - Food. Always a joy - fish and chips, seafood, coffee, cake, and Smidgin. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQidm5-iBB... . . . #southwold #sea #seafood #suffolk

Southwold Part 2 - Architecture - always lots to see. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DQbqYZQCOE... . . . #southwold #suffolk #coast #architecture

Southwold last week - and daily great opportunities to ‘see the sea’… More on Instagram: . . . #sea #ocean #beach #southwold www.instagram.com/p/DQUVE_ziFv...

The First Minister must stop this project. There's still time to stop Berwick Bank...but only if we make ourselves heard. Add your voice and tell them. Scotland can lead on renewables without sacrificing its seabirds. 👇 www.seabird.org/cancel-berwi...

Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌ Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.

Once again at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, for the last night of the Summer Season.Beautiful production of Brigadoon reimagined well.Very atmospheric in this setting.Thanks for working your magic again Regents Park! . . . #regentspark #regentsparkopenairtheatre #openairtheatre #Brigadoon #London

Lovely to visit Two Temple Place Celebration of Makers event last month. Learnt lots about the wonderful floor! Two Temple Place is open tomorrow for Open House weekend do visit if you can!More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DO0_HeZCEZ... . . . #openhouse #openhouse2025 #twotempleplace #heritage

Delighted to contribute to Loughton Horticultural Show yesterday - taking Second Place for my VE 80th Anniversary Orange and Ginger Cake, and Third Place for my Dahlias! More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DOTH3szCFg... . . . #loughton #gardens #flowers #produce #horticulture #community

Throwback to August and the Copped Hall Summer Open Day two weeks back. Lovely as always - more on Instagram. . . . #coppedhall #eppingforest #restoration #gardens #gardenproduce www.instagram.com/p/DON5L4yiAP...

Been quite a crop of plums this year. At some point in the Winter there will be Plum and Lime jam-making . . . #plums #fruit #harvest #jam-making www.instagram.com/p/DOMKllcCCH...

Recent trip to Sussex included visit to a sadly wet Chichester! Lovely coffee stop at Fernleigh, and visit to the CFT for Top Hat. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DOLSpaPCC1... . . . #chichester #fernleighchichester #coffee #tophat

Lovely time last weekend in Goring By Sea catching up with friends, enjoying beach and sea walks, and a cuppa at the BlueBird Cafe at Ferring. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DOJOXguiI9... . . . #sea #ocean #beach #beachlife #sealife #goringbysea #ferring #bluebirdcafeferring

West Wales Part 4 - Architecture. Recent Bucket List trip to West Wales - lots to see on the architecture front. More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DNV9MThs0Z... . . . #Architecture #NewQuay #wales #stdogmaels #aberaeron

West Wales - Part 3 - Recent Bucket List trip to Wales - great local seafood and fish - and Karen’s fabulous cooking! As ever more on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DNTDBLPMS-... . . . #wales #seafood #fish #alcoholfree #local #ukfishingindustry

🚒 70 firefighters have brought a fresh fire under control at #Wanstead Flats this afternoon. 🚨 Please remember, ❌ no barbecues or fires are permitted anywhere in the #EppingForest. Do not discard lit cigarettes in the Forest & please take your litter home with you to dispose of it responsibly there

West Wales Part 2 - Wildlife - lovely recent trip last week with opportunities to see seals, dolphins and Red Kite…. More on insta: www.instagram.com/p/DNRXt_AsYE... . . . #wales #wildlife #birds #seals #dolphins #redkite #marinelife

🚒 Thanks to @london-fire.gov.uk for tackling an 8 acre fire on #WansteadFlats this evening. 👨‍🚒 Crews will remain on scene into the evening, carrying out additional firefighting operations. ⚠️ #EppingForest remains at HIGH risk of wildfire. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

Calling all GenZ festival postcard writers! BBC News are running an article tomorrow (Tues, 12th August at 1845hrs) all about sending postcards from festivals and would love to speak to you! Do let us know if you fancy spreading the word for postcard sending live on TV! 🤩🎪📺💌

West Wales Part 1 - Beaches recent Bucket List visit to friend Karen in Wales. Lots of lovely opportunities to enjoy beaches and sea. More on instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DNN4qzKs2l... #wales #sea #ocean #beach

North Norfolk - Part 3 - Wildlife. Scenes from a bucket list holiday last month. Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, Hare, Swallow. More on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DM55YIVsXv... . . . #norfolk #northnorfolk #sea #ocean #wildlife #birds #birdlife #marshharrier #spoonbill #swallow

North Norfolk Part 2 - Scenes from a Bucketlist holiday - Food. Especially seafood and cake. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DM3GEtesnP... . . . #norfolk #northnorfolk #seafood #fish #ukfishing

North Norfolk Part 1 - Bucket List Holiday last month - Beaches - Wells, Brancaster, Skolt. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DM27UPIMwe... . . . . #norfolk #northnorfolk #sea #ocean

Lovely launch event on Sunday afternoon for the Epping Forest Summer Show. The View, Rangers Road, Chingford E4, till early September. More on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DMs97NIMh3... . . . #art #eppingforest #eppingforestevents #chingford #summershow

Excellent gig at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho yesterday with the Adrian Cox Trio - great to see them again. @adriancoxmusic.bsky.social More on Instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DMmxleMs68... #jazz #adriancoxtrio

Hoping @charlescuthbert25.bsky.social can help me out with firm ID on both of these!

Community Action Day: Jul 31st 5pm outside Whitechapel Town Hall against destruction and displacement in Spitalfields by the Truman Brewery #SaveBrickLane

We need new homes, clean energy & a thriving economy. But that can and must go hand in hand with restoring nature. We offered solutions. Ministers didn’t act. Unless Part 3 is changed, it must be removed. Today, the Lords have a chance to sound the alarm before it's too late. 🚨

Government says it wants a ‘win-win’ for nature & growth. But Part 3 is not the answer. It removes vital protections for our most important habitats; without strong evidence it will help housing or infrastructure. Even the Government’s own analysis shows nature isn’t a blocker.

This afternoon, the Planning Bill enters the House of Lords. Within it is a proposal that would make it easier to destroy the woods, rivers and wildlife we all love - by weakening the laws that keep them safe. If Part 3 isn’t changed or scrapped, nature will pay the price. ⚠️

Lovely visit yesterday for Tea and Cake to the Church of the Holy Innocents deep in the heart of Epping Forest. It’s a special place. And the cake is great. More on insta. www.instagram.com/p/DLQUHd5Mcr... #teaandcake #eppingforest #churchoftheholyinnocents

Lovely day out on the Epping Ongar Railway on Sunday for their Wartime and Rationing Weekend. Steam Trains, Vintage Buses, countryside and a step back in time. More on insta www.instagram.com/p/DLAVqpqsdg... . . . #heritage #steam #WWII #essex #eppingforest

First visit to Mudchute Farm on Isle of Dogs yesterday - great place, lots to see. More on Instagram. Petition to ensure a more secure lease for the farm here towerhamlets.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionD... www.instagram.com/p/DKwcj52sUK... #farm #mudchutefarm #towerhamlets

We’ve said it from day one: nature must be central to the planning system. The Government says it’s listening. That’s encouraging, but reassurances alone aren't enough. Until actual changes address the risks raised by us & others, we’ll keep calling for Part 3 to be scrapped.

In last night’s debate @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social quoted our CEO as backing the 'purpose & intent' of the Planning Bill. To be clear: as it stands, the Bill is a regression in environmental protection. Our position remains that - without amends - Part 3 must be scrapped. ‼️

Great to attend the @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Symposium on Recognising Seaside Heritage on Friday, at the wonderful @charterhouse.bsky.social and to finally meet Kathryn Ferry @seasideferry.bsky.social #heritage #seaside #history #seasideheritage #networking

Irreplaceable habitats are on the line. This is the reality if an unamended Part 3 of the Bill passes. It must not.

Athena in @countrylifemag.bsky.social hits the nail on the head: ‘The uncompromising attitude of those responsible for driving it forward….to admit no reasonable objection….Indeed, why should they when the whole system is being managed to their advantage?’ #VictoriaTowerGardens #UKHolocaustMemorial

Still time to catch The Face exhibition at the NPG - lovely trip down 80s memory lane for me… #nationalportraitgallery #art #theface www.instagram.com/p/DJv-eXHs_a...

Lovely visit to the Nellie with Liz and Tony. Was pleased to introduce her to Smidgen at the pub that first introduced me to it! #lordnelsonsouthwold #southwold #thenellie www.instagram.com/p/DJrtkj1s9D...

Lovely when in Southwold last Sun to stop off at Suzies for a coffee.More on insta www.instagram.com/p/DJolNwHMdF... #southwold #sea

Lovely visit to Southwold with Liz and Tony at the weekend - as always too short. More on insta. #southwold #vitaminsea #suffolk www.instagram.com/p/DJoROiPsE8...

Interesting Art Deco walk in Norwich on Saturday led by Paul Dickson. Thanks to @artdecosocuk.bsky.social for organising. #artdeco #norwich www.instagram.com/p/DJjhBa1M-i...

As I take down the bunting at home lovely to see the VE Flags flying high in Southwold yesterday. #ve80 #veday #southwold www.instagram.com/p/DJjYjgds2G...

www.instagram.com/p/DJgTfCAskp... VE Day 80 - The Party - Royal Albert Hall - last Thursday - more on Instagram #VEday80

Thoughts on VE Day 80 and personal remembrance. More on instagram www.instagram.com/p/DJT36vhMEE... #ve80

Please share far and wide. We need to get Alfie home ASAP.