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Lover of history, literature, shopping, champagne and things that make me laugh.

Eastcote, Northamptonshire
Joined May 2012
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Never seen this before, but tonight in the heart of England, we saw the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, glowing over our house in Northamptonshire. Just amazing @NNskies @NorthantsLL @ChronandEcho @NTelegraph #Auroraborealis #NorthernLights @BBCNorthampton @NNweather
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Trustee vacancy - @BeckIsle in Pickering North Yorkshire is seeking a treasurer to work with the board of trustees and museum managers to develop the financial management of this vibrant museum. Closing date 29 March: bit.ly/3V813B9
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🔎 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🔎 Join us on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 when Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer Eleanore Cox will be inspecting and recording your finds. ⏰ Book a slot between 10.30am – 1.30pm by emailing eleanore.cox@westnorthants.gov.uk
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Learn something local!
📢 Calling all history enthusiasts! ⚔️ Join us on Sat 3rd June for a day of tours & talks celebrating the launch of new info boards marking the site of the 1460 Battle of Northampton, presented in partnership with Northamptonshire Battlefields Society. delapreabbey.org/events
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Fabulous day for the Forum, somm be pleased to see you there. See you at the Awards next!
Wonderful afternoon @PrebendalManor nr Fotheringhay celebrating 20th anniversary of Northamptonshire’s Heritage Forum. Thank you team, we were so pleased to attend and support your wonderful work. Here’s to the next 20 years. @78Derngate @ChesterHouse_UK @JeyesEB @LauraMalpas1
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Northamptonshire Heritage Forum Awards 2021 We are delighted to announce that our Heritage Garden and Wellbeing Orchard, created by our fantastic team of volunteers, won Best Volunteer Project at the ceremony held this week. Well done everyone, an award well deserved.
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What a great night for #Northamptonshire! So thrilled to host the Northamptonshire Heritage Awards over #Zoom Brilliantly compered by @Grifster96 Congrats to NMAG winning Heritage Organisation of the year. And they’re about to reopen 10.7.21. @NN_BestSurprise @MusDevEM
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ITS SO EXCITING!!!!
GOOD LUCK to everyone shortlisted in the #Northamptonshire Heritage Awards this evening.... ⁦it’s been a tough year and you are defo all winners @Grifster96⁩ ⁦@LauraMalpas1⁩
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Beautiful Castle Ashby is open everyday and is an absolute joy. Read its story in the link below.
We are so fortunate that our work to promote #Northamptonshire is supported by so many brilliant and passionate people, including ⁦@LauraMalpas1⁩ who has written another super interesting blog for us. Enjoy: bit.ly/CastleAshbySpring
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Beautiful cherry blossom unfurled today at Castle Ashby Gardens. A wonderful wander in peaceful surroundings. It’s open everyday if you’re local, and feels COVID safe, and even better, doggies welcome @NN_BestSurprise #SpringIsComing #SAKURA #SAKURABLOOMINGDAY #cherryblossoms
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Glorious sun at Castle Ashby Gardens this afternoon. They are open everyday for walks if you’re local. The winter flowers are worth the visit @NN_BestSurprise #SpringIsComing
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If you follow me or have ever retweeted or liked anything and even if you don't or haven't, can I please ask you to share this? Follow @BaliAid for more on the incredible work my friend is doing. All donations are gratefully received at paypal.com/paypalme/lovinaAW ❤️
This is Tara, one of our street dogs. I've been feeding her for around 8 months already and she never seems to put weight on and I can never get near her so that I can befriend her. 6 months ago she had two pup's, so I've also been feeding them. They always stick with Tara and
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How to discover Northamptonshire Time Team archaeology from your armchair ... naughty nuns and all! @NN_BestSurprise – at Eastcote, England
This great piece from ⁦@LauraMalpas1⁩ is inspiring many of us at ‘SurpriseHQ’ to explore online more of the county’s hidden histories & untold stories. Perfect for a rainy day like today. Enjoy! bit.ly/ArmchairNorthants
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Read about a wonderful #Northamptonshire countryman and author/poet/illustrator with a truly magical imagination. Link below – at Eastcote, England
This is the loveliest #Northamptonshire story you will read today, thanks ⁦@LauraMalpas1⁩ for something new we didn’t know about. bit.ly/BBNorthants
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Read my latest blog about the fabulous Fawsley Hall. A place where you too can enjoy the hospitality afforded to the first Queen Elizabeth... – at Eastcote, England
The most wonderful Fawsley Hall @hp_hotels #Christmas in #Northamptonshire blog has just landed courtesy of ⁦@LauraMalpas1⁩ - enjoy folks! And Merry Christmas to all. bit.ly/FawsleyXmas20
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Good Bois. A Rescue in the WhiteHouse . – at Eastcote, England
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Kitty Trekkie credits needed... do your thing Twitterati... – at Eastcote, England
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💕Bakery update 💕 I’ve decided to close the walk-in bakery again for the duration of lockdown. Local delivery service back up and running. Full update 👇🏻 facebook.com/thelittlebalery… Grateful of any help with RTs to get the word out 🥰 – at Northampton, England
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