As earth weather stopping any chance of aurora watching near here tonight revisiting photos from last year’s fantastic display over north Sheffield (Oct 24) #aurora

A tentative return to social media after 8 months away (aside from FB for friends and family). Back at the allotment and it’s crazy weather here for November. Plants still in full bloom and leaf, volunteer potatoes growing strongly lol #allotment #growyourown #nodig

Fireworks terrify animals — from pets running away to wildlife in panic. Every year, lives are lost and chaos follows, all for a few minutes of noise and colour. It’s time to limit fireworks to licensed public events or switch to silent shows. Compassion isn’t anti-fun — it’s common sense.

I’d take that for sure!

We visited York Minster yesterday & stayed for Evensong. Being in the place with so few people was a real change..such silence.

On dreich days like these it might cheer you up to know that in 19th-century slang an umbrella was a ‘bumbershoot’.

Meet the other guardian of the greenhouse ..typical sassy ginger called Teddy. Nothing nicer than warming the hands with a hot cup of tea whilst surveying the progress & jobs to do. 🌱 #gardening #allotment #growyourown

Cold day with a biting wind means it was a struggle to go up to the allotment today -this weather + fibro = bad combo especially on my hands. But the sight of the first white sprouting broccoli & friendly greeting from the guardian of the greenhouse made it worthwhile #gardening #growyourown

Beautiful sunny skies today & a wander around Cannon Hall Park and Gardens. Resident Kingfisher didn’t put in an appearance but lovely day of quiet wildlife watching

A great day out yday exploring Lyme Park and New Mills for the first time. Definitely recommend & will return.

My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer. Morning.

Brilliant night watching Bellowhead in Harrogate. Always my go to band for a boost & puck me up. Utterly joyous, audience sang & danced & huge smiles all round. Roll on Sheffield tonight