Helen Ireland 💙
@Troyvisitor
Christian, music-lover, Classicist, retired Academic Support Librarian @Warwickuni. Encephalitis has hurt my family.
As things become more uncertain and anxieties increase, life and those we love become more precious than ever.
Jump Back Up July - Day 27: Write down 3 things you're grateful for (even if today was hard) actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up-j… #JumpBackUpJuly
Good morning to Emma Clarke and @BBCRadio3 Breakfasters. Interesting choices today. Hoping to manage some catching up this weekend.
Jump Back Up July - Day 26: Catch yourself over-reacting and take a deep breath actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up-j… #JumpBackUpJuly
Jump Back Up July - Day 25: Notice when you are feeling judgmental and be kind instead actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up-j… #JumpBackUpJuly
Jump Back Up July - Day 24: Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up-j… #JumpBackUpJuly
Yesterday, members of the SWO gathered in Oxford for the summer "SWOcial". Visits and organ explorations at Exeter College, Christ Church Cathedral and Magdalen College (picture of the 2023 Eule organ by Susan Gadd) were enjoyed by everyone.
Good morning to Emma Clarke and @BBCRadio3 Breakfasters. Very early start for church so not with you for long today but enjoying in the meantime.
Prosecco on our next door neighbours’ patio this evening (we supplied the bottle and snacks, they the glasses and shade), enjoying their still-colourful garden while catching up.
Just dded a couple of completed tasks to this week’s To Do list, so I could tick them off - good for morale.
That moment when the rain sets in 5 minutes after husband has gone round to the newsagents without an umbrella. (It was fortunately a very brief shower.)
Sad to hear of the death of Dame Cleo Laine but grateful for all that she and John Dankworth gave us over the years. #RIP.
This evening on #BBCFour @theotimeviolin and @LeConsort gave us an incredible @bbcproms concert. Thanks to them and to @thekatiederham and @hannahcfrench for their presentation, an added bonus.
Recording #GardenersWorld this evening and watching a Prom, but will catch up eventually. Our sweet peas disliked the heatwave but are trying again, and the scent is gorgeous.
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Gorgeous morning in London town. Blue skies prevail over Broadcasting House. A stack of Essential Classics prevails all morning @BBCRadio3. Join me from 9.30 for plenty of great music, some of which you may know, some that will intrigue you and surprise.
Strange hazy light at Salford Quays this morning. We're live from here with Breakfast on @bbcradio3 till 9.30 and a party of Long-tailed Tits were the stars of this morning's dawn chorus. Happy Friday!
A few quick games of swing ball last night before the torrential rain stopped play. In Breakfast on @bbcradio3 we started with a dawn of a Western Meadowlark out on the Wyoming prairie. And there's a question whether today's Bach Before 7 is even by Bach??? Come join us!
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