Digital inclusion in later life: the role of libraries in helping older people thrive in a digital world The divide between those who have access to technology and those who do not impacts the wellbeing, inclusion, and social connectiveness of groups across the world. Digital poverty is particularly p...

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Crocus flowers at Wallington

Crocus flowers at Wallington

Crocus flowers at Wallington

Crocus flowers at Wallington

Beautiful Wallington today

Informative report from @librariesconnected.bsky.social on volunteering in public libraries www.librariesconnected.org.uk/sites/defaul... - and a lovely surprise to see that my old research has helped inform one of the surveys 😊

Lichen

Lichen

Drake stone

Drake stone

Haven't posted for a while, having too much fun in beautiful #Northumberland

Donate to Secure the Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...

www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth... so important that this beautiful part of the world is secured for all

Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts In the heart of Northumberland, a rare, wild and historic 3,800-hectare estate is at risk of being sold off and lost for nature. Until 30 September 2025, your gift will be doubled to help save it, up ...

www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth... - 12 percent of funding left to find in 5 days

Donate to Save the Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts Stretching over 4,600 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...

Donate to save the Rothbury estate www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...

Lake district fell

From the summit of skiddaw

Walking up skiddaw

On the summit of skiddaw

Beautiful walking in the lake district - the walk up Skiddaw was fantastic, although a bit windy on the summit

Border terrier staring

Here is a #Groke from our BT this #TerrierTuesday - in the Beamish museum pub hoping for some beer or pickled egg #BTposse

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Border terrier lying on a sofa enjoying the sunshine

Our BT loves #sunpuddling - here she is enjoying some winter sunshine in her favourite spot on the sofa #terriertueaday #btposse

Just one week to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!

Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… 👀

Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. 👇

Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Border terrier dog with her tongue out

A late addition to tongue out #TerrierTuesday from our BT - taken in the summer when she was less fluffy! #BTposse

Deconstructed the wreath a few days ago, ready for the compost heap, and saved the willow frame for next year

View through the sand dunes to the sea

Reflection on the beach of the clouds and sky

Sand dunes and a beach

2 people walking in the distance along an empty beach

A beautiful but rather cold day walking up near #Alnmouth today, spectacular views and a lovely quiet beach

Beautiful part of the world, and the area around Wastwater was nice and quiet. Hope you get there some time!

Thankyou!

Thankfully water was quite shallow, and handily positioned rock next to the edge of the lake!

Border terrier sitting on a rock in Wastwater lake in the Lake District

This #TerrierTuesday theme is water - our BT isn't that keen on water - but she did her best 'wait' for this photo on Wastwater in the Lakes last spring #BTposse

A new era of lies: Mark Zuckerberg has just ushered in an extinction-level event for truth on social media | Chris Stokel-Walker The Meta boss’s decision to get rid of the platform’s 40,000 moderators has set the stage for a fact-free four years online Social media have always acted as something of a funhouse mirror to society as a whole. The algorithms and amplifications of an…

A new era of lies: Mark Zuckerberg has just ushered in an extinction-level event for truth on social media | Chris Stokel-Walker

Nice colours! And a good comfy warm coat!

Border terrier in the snow

Happy final #TerrierTuesday of 2024, here's a Winter Wonderland picture of our BT from 2023 - unfortunately no snow since for us - but perhaps early 2025 will be snowy

Thankyou! 🐶

Border terrier wearing a Santa hat

Ho ho ho !! from our BT on #terriertuesday #BTposse

Logo celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, featuring vibrant colours and iconic park imagery.

Today marks 75 years of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, allowing everyone to enjoy nature's beauty.

As we face new challenges, a renewed People's Charter is needed to protect the wellbeing of people, nature and communities.

https://buff.ly/3OX2cHu

Sycamore Gap - 49 Trees of Hope recipients Sycamore Gap saplings to spread hope throughout the nation as recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ announced

Find the full list of recipients here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-...

A white map of the UK against a green and yellow background. Small green National Trust logos mark the locations that received a sapling.

Two years after its felling, the Sycamore Gap tree lives on through 49 saplings donated to causes around the country as 'Trees of Hope'.

Here's where they'll be sprouting up 🌳

More than 135 libraries across the country to #ShareTheLight with Spellow Community Hub and Library - Liverpool Express The British Library in London is among more than 135 libraries around the country lighting up on Wednesday 11 December, on the eve of the reopening of a

🕯️ | The British Library is among 135 libraries around the country lighting up tonight in a show of solidarity with Spellow Community Hub & Library.

The venue reopens tomorrow following a refurbishment after being torched in racist riots.

liverpoolexpress.co.uk/more-than-13...

#ShareTheLight

a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame ALT: a candle is lit up in the dark and has a very long flame

Spellow #Library will reopen its doors to the public this Thursday, 12 December. To mark the occasion they ask that you light up one or more of your community libraries tomorrow evening, Wednesday 11 December. Post your images using #SharetheLight and #Spellow.

England’s new towns must be walkable and green, say campaigners Thinktank founder says recent attempts to build new towns are ‘depressing, unsustainable and stupid’ Labour should build 12 new towns in England that are not car-dependent or built on flood plains, a former government adviser has said in a report. A…

England’s new towns must be walkable and green, say campaigners