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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The beginning of my blog. Reflection on a career.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

2026 Viking boat burn at Equinox @butserancientfarm.co.uk Early afternoon. The subject of a great deal of interest.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From beginning to end, a few week's work, the development of the logstore behind Little Woodbury round house @butserancientfarm.co.uk. Surprising what you can create out of scrap and recycled timber. Holds about 3 cubic metres of logs, in the dry.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

2 weeks ago, I made a cover to hide a water tap. The spec changed in between, to enable a bucket to be filled, so today I dismantled mk1, repurposed that wood, scrounged or sawed more and made mk2. I hope it satisfies the brief now...there's almost no more wood on site😉 @butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Interesting juxtaposition of images from two "different" jurisdictions... Spot the difference?

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

@drpam.bsky.social a basic educational philosophy... front page of my blog. chrischiversthinks.weebly.com

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Today @butserancientfarm.co.uk was a "play day" after we finished the log store. Dave brought in a prototype of a cart which caused much food for evaluative thought and discussion about alterations, potential improvements. The design process embedded in experimental archaeology.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A taster from the site preparation @butserancientfarm.co.uk. The corporate event wanted a wicker person, so our professional builders created one. Hoping that staff onsite tomorrow will share images from the day, @experimentalkearns.bsky.social

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Today @butserancientfarm.co.uk, while the site was a hive of activity preparing for a corporate event tomorrow, Dave and I pursued our goal of roofing the log store, using timber offcuts from last weekend's wood fair. Nearly there. Just a few ends to tie up, literally.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Conceptualising learning for the learner?

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Yesterday at @butserancientfarm.co.uk we progressed the woodstore, scavenging and recycling pallets and wood from around the site. Hopefully the weather will be kind next week so we can roof it and put the finishing touches. Then there's the "simple" job of moving logs ... retirement?

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Wednesday at @butserancientfarm.co.uk. the planters built last week have been filled and planted, hopefully "guiding" people onto the safe access slope...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Or maybe Edward Burra's painting at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester. Strawman; literally a "guy" made of straw to be kicked about.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

You couldn't do much better than the @butserancientfarm.co.uk Beltain wicker man...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My friend Peter posted this on Instagram 😂

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Wednesday at @butserancientfarm.co.uk means shifting 1.5 tons of soil into a new daub pit and starting the base for a new log store. Jason, Dave and I worked well together. Labouring and laughing.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The first "page" of my blog site and a distillation of progressive "skill building", the guiding principles of my career. It's not new...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I hope my Grammar School woodwork teacher would be pleased that his lessons were listened to, after nearly 60 years... now there are three boxes. Other parts of the farm are jealous and asking for their own... over to you, @butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My day at @butserancientfarm.co.uk was spent creating boxes to hold the baskets of archaeology trowels, incorporating a seat for school visitors who might need to sit down to have a go. One more to make next week.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

@chichesterft.bsky.social last night, the premiere of Eclipse by John Morton, writer of W1A, 2012 and 2026. Excellent set and cast brought the "spartan" script to life, of a family dealing with the death of a parent. Interactions speaking as loud as words...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Very much so. He was, in life, as he is on TV. Had to have a selfie!

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Met one of my history heroes and had a chat over our burgers. Obligatory photo afterwards. @butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Earlier today. The wicker man waiting for his fate, @butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The brief from Julie in the shop @butserancientfarm.co.uk. Could you make a pair of "beehive" bin covers. Some wood bought, some sawn down, otherwise scrounged from the site. Hopefully met the brief...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If this threat is carried out, it won't be "a civilisation" dying. It will effectively be civilisation as we have known it dying, largely on the whim of one person, aided and abetted by his hand-chosen henchmen and women. The TV "celebrity" creating his own biopic in real time.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Archaeologists and scientists like playing with fire, hot enough to melt/create glass, in the reconstructed Roman glass kiln @butserancientfarm.co.uk The temp got to 1100°C. Much to celebrate in this project.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Reflecting back on the late autumn. Will look forward to seeing what's happened and if everything works to plan. Wednesday...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Exploring inclusion. chrischiversthinks.weebly.com/blog-thinkin...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Volunteering @butserancientfarm.co.uk; lifting and shifting, as a part of building from repurposed materials. The old pigsty and fence rails repurposed as a "bus/bike shelter". Education staff can have somewhere to stand/sit when waiting for coaches to arrive. Final touch-a seat, next Wednesday.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Today @butserancientfarm.co.uk Dave and I sourced from various old project left overs and cut timbers to create the rear roof and roof supports for a covered area beside the car park. Its really make do and reuse; much of it used to be the pigsty walls.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

A "naked" wicker man @butserancientfarm.co.uk prepared for lifting and then "lifted" into place. Team work building on preparation. Now teams will weave the statue, and fill the frame, ready for burning at Beltain.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Pleasing volunteer day @butserancientfarm.co.uk. Early task to help move two 10m pine trunks out of the woods. Then, there was time to cover the cold frame with polythene sheeting. Project finished. All timber prepared on site, making use of scavenged wood. A speciality; slightly more creative.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

A breakout from current political intrigues and worse. The art of concentration and playing together. Might need the return of the collective protest song.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

A tiered system existed for SEN monitoring, School Action and School Action plus, tracking identified needs and records through in-house and externally supported discussions. After using school and external advice, an EHCP assessment would be sought, based on the evidence trail. SEN cribsheet 2014.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Deepest Fareham music session. A good way to unwind after Xmas.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

@mmulholland.bsky.social important reading. SEND is a multi-faceted issue that encompasses teacher subject knowledge; particularly the stages in learning, from the earliest stages, plus the wide range of behavioural needs. Both elements challenge teacher knowledge, why SEND is a collegiate effort.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

From a former president capable of showing empathy care for others. Thank goodness.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It's easy to lose sight of what it's about. Thanks to @gazneedle.bsky.social for a contribution to a project some years ago. It stands the test of time... Teaching.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Today, @butserancientfarm.co.uk Oli, Dave and I managed to finish cutting timber on the table saw to finally complete the main structure of the compost bays. It's taken four Wednesdays. Dave set to work on the frame for the cold frame. He was very pleased... Nice to see projects completed.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Walking group ended up at Fort Nelson on Portsdown Hill for a visit to the current installation. A time for quiet reflection; poignant letters home "in the event of not coming back".

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Today, @butserancientfarm.co.uk Dave, Oli and I have been continuing with developing the compost bay, with integrated potting area. Still a make do, scrounge, or create materials project. Next week we'll have to cut more timber. Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷‍♂️

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

chrischiversthinks.weebly.com/pdfs.html Exploring some themes in inclusion...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I'd go back to underlying principles, appropriate for learning at different stages of education. In essence, it's children making sense of their learning experiences. After all, it's their journey, led and supported by adults... chrischiversthinks.weebly.com/blog-thinkin...

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Another box made and sited.. This time to cover an electric box and post. @butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Small gardening tip from an uncle many years ago. When harvesting cabbage, cut about 6in(15cm) up the stalk, then leave the stalk in the ground. It'll produce a small crop of mini cabbage later. 2 for 1?

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

@benking01.bsky.social kindly contributed to the 1000 years of experience blog.* Another contribution focusing on personal development. * see first post in the thread.

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Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

A contribution from @jillberry102.bsky.social to the 1000 years of experience blog*. Just imagine if we could really distil the wisdoms of the past. Personal development is key to developing expertise. * see first post in the thread for the link.

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