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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
I've noticed a lot of painted lady butterflies here on the Findhorn Hinterland in recent days - I photographed these ones feeding on green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) yesterday.
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Good morning welcome to Tippetty tap tap Thursday
Yesterday happened & there’s nothing you can do to change it now
Let it stay where it belongs
In the past, don’t carry its weight into today
Move forward, knowing that new moments & new beginnings are still waiting for you
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
Apr 17
Grow Buddies - bringing neighbours together through food growing. Do you love the idea of growing your own food but don’t have the space? Or do you have a garden that you’re not able to tend anymore and would welcome a helping hand? Find out more: bit.ly/4vuWqRw
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
Apr 17
Looking for a welcoming space to relax and connect with others? Dunstable Wellbeing Space is open every Thursday, 10:30am to 12:30pm at Dunstable Community Halls.
Find out more: bit.ly/3PT6hwK
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Thanks to frank mckenna for making this photo available on @unsplash 🎁 unsplash.com/photos/five-bir…
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RT @BardCumberland: A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can sup…
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Mar 8
Today, we celebrate the incredible women who strengthen our communities across Bedfordshire - the volunteers, carers, mothers, community leaders and everyday champions who make a difference through their love and commitment to serving others. Thank you for everything you do 😊
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
We must not deny the interdependence of local government and the NHS ift.tt/hJTiQMo
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#Apricity: The warmth that breaks winter: a reflection on #socialcare. #humanity #change #society #age #Spring scottishcare.org/apricity-th…
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16 May 2025
Launch of Social Care Principles - Scottish Care #socialcare #reform #change scottishcare.org/launch-of-s…
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
Feb 20
Would you like some friendly, free digital skills sessions designed to help you get confident online? Our You Can Do IT! offer will help you learn how to use your phone, tablet or computer; Access health services like the NHS app; Stay connected with friends and family.
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
15 Dec 2025
15 Dec: The holly “bears its crown” in December. Its snow-white late-spring flowers ripen into the bright red berries we associate with #Christmas, making it one of this month’s birth flowers. In folklore, holly is linked with immortality, life, rebirth, and the #WinterSolstice.
ALT Close-up photograph of glossy green holly leaves with clusters of bright red berries growing along the branches, softly lit against a blurred natural background.
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
15 Dec 2025
One for my wish list! Thanks @Ravilious1942 😊
13 Dec 2025
Can highly recommend this book by @ThatArtBlog - buy it here: inexpensiveprogress.com/for-…
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
4 Dec 2025
A bird can lose up to 10 per cent of its body weight during just one cold night. Offering a variety of foods is one way to help garden birds survive during the winter.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
ALT Long-tailed tit on a feeder containing suet balls
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
13 Dec 2025
Millions of older people aren't receiving the vital support they're entitled to.
It's always worth checking that the older people you care about aren't missing out on money that could make a difference.
Take a look at our free finance calculator today:
independentage.entitledto.co…
ALT A calculator illustration has the word 'support' written in capitals on the answer screen. Text reads: Free financial support check for people over 65. Are you getting all the help you're entitled to?
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday
Kindness is free.
Go on and sprinkle that stuff everywhere.
A smile, a gentle word, a tiny moment of patience , it all adds up to something bigger than we realise.
Be kind
#Cat #CatsOnTwitter #CatsOfTwitter
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Ruth Featherstone retweeted
27 Nov 2025
Our Winterwise guide, sponsored by @UKPowerNetworks is full of advice for older people on how to keep well over winter. It is split over three sections:
•Staying warm
•Staying safe
•Staying well
Download or order a free copy: independentage.org/get-advic…
ALT A promotional image for Independent Age's "Winterwise" guide, featuring an older person wearing a black beret, purple coat, and white scarf. The guide aims to provide advice on staying warm, safe, and well during winter, supported by UK Power Networks. The background shows trees and blurred park scenery. The logos of Independent Age and UK Power Networks are visible.
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