Keen gardener, garden visitor & former #NGS garden opener. Active for the National Garden Scheme raising money for nursing & caring charities.
Glewstone, England
Joined February 2009
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Can't beat garden visiting in Herefordshire & all @NGSOpenGardens Find what's open ngs.org.uk
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.Delighted that Mary Beard will be Talking Classics at @blaketheatre on Wednesday 22nd April
If you don't already have a ticket...grab one here: ticketsource.com/rossiterboo…
My new book, Talking Classics, is out on 16 April. It asks why the deep past is worth studying, and gives some non-standard answers! Publisher have made it look very nice. Thank you @ProfileBooks
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One not to miss!
Delighted to have been invited by @NewForestRamble to give a talk to the #NFHWA about my father’s service with #Force136 in Burma 1945. This story will take you right to the end of hostilities in WW2 & you might be surprised when that actually was! nfhwa.org
Sign here; c.org/LjM8zxKSZc
target unless you sign it and share it then ask others to keep sharing it. Please please sign the petition and then ask others to keep sharing. Let’s hit 8000 by Sunday. We can do this! 👊 Link is in the bio 🔗.#preservefrimley #frimley #deepcut #heatherside #camberley
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Planning your 2026 annual leave and staycations? Visit Ross-on-Wye, our beautiful market town in Herefordshire!
The town is the 'birthplace of British tourism' and considered the 'gateway to the Wye Valley', with a rich history to explore and amazing walks.
#visitrossonwye
In Belgrade just as I am re-reading A Woman of Opinion by @seanlusk1 at the point, by chance, where Mary also passes through.
If you know anyone who lives in the Forest of Dean area (or near Monmouth or Ross-on-Wye) then please share this message. Thanks!
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Only 3 days to go ‘til Jingle Jog! It’s been a long time coming, please support this fantastic event if you can.
#TeamFHC
#JingleJog24
Gardeners' Question Time for wildlife gardeners in St Mary's Church, Ross on Monday 11th Nov.
Spread the news!
@rossonlinenews @RossGazette @RossonWyeTC
Riverside Inn, Wye Street, Ross has been bought & today work started in clearing it up before refurbishment. It has been a very sad sight in such a prominent position near the river so it will be great to see it come to life again. Good luck!
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A Woman Of Opinion #books #awomanofopinion youtu.be/qLFfsSYJFuY?si=_qY8… via @YouTube
Tickets for Sean's event with us in #rossonwye available here:
ticketsource.co.uk/rossiterb…
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My new novel #awomanofopinion out 4th July (yikes!) tells the life of #marywortleymontagu who campaigned to kick the Tories out of office in 1715. History often rhymes, as #marktwain said. Come to one of the events, starting 8th July in London. @izzieghaffari @sarabethsbooks
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Local couple help win gold at Chelsea Flower Show rossgazette.com/news/local-c…
Join us & @RossiterBooks on Monday for a talk on the history of the NGS, the new Yellow Book & glorious gardens opening near Ross.
Details & booking:
ticketsource.co.uk/rossiterb…
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And look at this glorious special edition from the equally glorious @GoldsboroBooks Truly a thing to behold. #MaryWortleyMontagu loved her books and travelled with a huge library. She would approve @DavidHHeadley @DoubledayUK !
In collaboration with @doubledaybooks we will have a stunning exclusive edition - complete with digitally sprayed edges, signed & numbered by the author.
*Currently this edition is on early access to previous buyers & PREM1ER members, so not yet available for general sale!
Still some spaces left…
Wild About Gardens Workshop. Learn how to make your garden more wildlife-friendly on Sat 23rd March, Ross-on-Wye. All welcome!
@HerefordshireWT @RossGazette @Hfds_RuralHub @VisitRossOnWye #wildlife #gardening #ross
herefordshirewt.org/events/2…
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Celebrating women everywhere #WomensHistoryMonth
We have some fantastic events coming up featuring inspiring women
@cloverstroud @HWistrich @philippaforrest
#Cheltenham @CLCVenues
