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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nurdles collected today on North Shields Fish Quay beach by one of the paid clear-up team (who also works ridiculous hours as a volunteer; his video). This gives some sense of the scale of the task, 10 weeks after the spill.

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Today marks three years since the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled. We're pleased to bring you new images which reveal how the stump is growing, a sure sign that the tree is in recovery.

The stump is hidden by a thick ring of green shoots

Showing tall shoots, growing above the stump

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Sir #DavidAttenborough “Things are going to get worse. This is the new extinction. We are in terrible, terrible trouble and the longer we wait to do something about it, the worse it is going to get." #ClimateEmergency

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David Attenborough, the voice of Our Planet: “Things are going to get worse”

The voice of some of the most stunning nature documentaries ever made is pessimistic about the future of wildlife on earth.

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Jay Lionel @jaylionel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Talk to me some more about climate change being a hoax…

To identical maps of the world.
1976 Summer is mostly blue, with red patches, showing deviations from the average.

The 2025 map is red and black in places.

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

One of the earliest colour photos shows a full size Brontosaurus pondering how on earth he will feast on the leaves of an early oak tree that grew to enormous proportions during the Late Jurassic period

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you are in Central London tomorrow I’m doing a couple of events. As part of @britishacademy.bsky.social Ideas Festival I’ll be in conversation with Sunil Amrith about his award-winning history of the environment The Burning Earth. That is at 1.30pm www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/ideas...

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🌳 Millions of people are living without the health benefits of trees. Are you one of them? 🔍 Check your postcode today with @woodlandtrust 👉 buff.ly/NR2luJX #TreesForAll #TreeEquity #UrbanTrees #StreetTrees

An urban street with mature trees providing shade and shelter on each side of the road. A graphic overlaid on the image reads, 'Does your local area have enough trees?' Credit Jill Jennings / WTML

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

www.ticketsource.com/eyppc/t-gljy... Trade in the NC in KS2 geography? Unsure how to include this into your curriculum? Join GeogLive! to explore global trade 5pm Free Online Weds 10th June @geographicalassoc.bsky.social @geopaula.bsky.social @geosteve7.bsky.social @juliageog.bsky.social

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

youtu.be/KK3UagsKVFI We're pleased to share our latest CPD GeogLive! 31 E Y F S from members of EY and Primary community Thanks JuliaTanner @sharonwitt17.bsky.social (Helen Clarke) and @geosteve7.bsky.social, Kate, Jen, Sally, Sophie & the wider @geographicalassoc.bsky.social & all new attendees

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GeogLive! 31 E Y F S

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Steve Rawlinson @geosteve7.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Stunning view of the snowy Cheviots from Dunstanburgh Castle on Saturday.

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

EYPPC @geographicalassoc.bsky.social GeogLive! 4th March Want to know more about learning for the 3-5s? Sarah Sprake (EYteacher/adviser) will explore what HQ geog / UtW in the EY looks like @geosteve7.bsky.social @stevebracegeog.bsky.social @geopaula.bsky.social www.ticketsource.co.uk/eyppc

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Steve Rawlinson @geosteve7.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Santa is on his way...follow his flight... www.noradsanta.org/en/map

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Official NORAD Tracks Santa

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Steve Rawlinson @geosteve7.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Official NORAD Tracks Santa share.google/JtJnlM4zS84a... Just 15 hours to lift off...

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Official NORAD Tracks Santa

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The Blenheim Estate lost an oak, and as they like their fallen trees to remain in place to encourage wildlife, they asked artist Matthew Crabb to do his magic Photo: Pete Seaward

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 02/12/2025

We’ve got some fantastic nature news to brighten your day ✨ This is the first confirmed sighting of a red squirrel in the main visitor area of Wallington since Storm Arwen in November 2021. A visitor spotted the red in the Wellbeing Woods (West woods) whilst walking.

A red squirrel clings to a tree surrounded by branches. The background is blurry green woodland.

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Steve Rawlinson @geosteve7.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Fantastic light today down at Newbiggen Beach.

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

www.ticketsource.co.uk/eyppc/geogli... Join us next Wednesday 4pm for GeogLive 29!

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Northumbria University @northumbriauni.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📣Welcome to Northumbria George Clarke 📣 We are thrilled to announce that renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University. #NewNorthumbriaChancellor #GeorgeClarke

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George Clarke appointed new Chancellor of Northumbria University

The renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University, Newcastle.

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Join us Wednesday 12th November 4pm GeogLive! 29 Designing Your Curriculum www.ticketsource.co.uk/eyppc/geogli...

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Looking for professional support as a primary teacher for your geography class? Below are the CDP events that the GA has lined up to enhance the quality of geography teaching for primary teachers. Click this link to learn more about the courses: the-ga.org/CPDevents

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Just extraordinary to witness this nature-hating government sabotaging Labour’s own legacy. And for absolutely no reason: nature protection isn’t blocking development - it’s a necessary prerequisite for it (& for everything else, come to that…)

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Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I’m not a clubber, but that so much good stuff is happening in North Shields (this, the mural trail, town centre improvements, etc) gives me hope amidst the crap. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...

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‘There was something special happening’: how a Tyneside bingo hall became a mecca for ravers

Promoter and artist Man Power brings world-class DJs and dance acts to King Street Social Club in North Shields

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

youtu.be/Flh4rE2MljA?... We are proud to share our latest webinar Leadership for Sustainability - a bumper edition! Thanks to those of you who attended and to our brilliant speakers and the GL team @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social citing colleagues far and wide including @primageographer.bsky.social

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Geog Live 28 Leadership for Sustainability

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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Fabulous to see the launch of the APPG on Play @appgonplay.bsky.social - very hopeful that play will start be taken as seriously as it demands, with the hope of a new national play strategy and play sufficiency legislation.

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

www.ticketsource.co.uk/eyppc/t-lnqe... Join us on 25th June at 5pm Free tickets ⏫ CPD for EY & Primary teachers from EYPPC a Committee @geographicalassoc.bsky.social

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

New GeogLive! 26 webinar about Local Area Fieldwork www.youtube.com/watch?v=In0j... ** Thanks to > Ben & Donna Calstock Community Primary School @ptieducation.bsky.social #PIAaward winners with Jen & Anthony from the GL! team

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Doccy B 🌿🌿🐝🌿🦔🌿 @merylbatchelder.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

With a background in geochemistry, when I became a teacher, I had to pick Science or Geography. I chose science but, by focusing on environment & sustainability, the boundaries blurred. What an honour to be interviewed by Tessa Willy for @geographicalassoc.bsky.social's Primary Geography magazine 😊

The Primary Geography Interview: Dr Meryl Batchelder

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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Hello—Is A River Alive? has been adapted as Radio 4’s Book of the Week next week. Five episodes, read by me—& we’ve folded in field recordings & some beautiful Max Richter music. First episode, Anima, broadcasts tomorrow at 11.45am. You can listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane, Episode 1: Anima

Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.

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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Hello—Is A River Alive? is out a week today, on 1 May. I went to Clays the printer to see how my books are made (many marvellous machines!) & to sign 3000 special editions. Here’s what happened in 40 seconds. Here are the indie bookshops who have the specials for pre-order: linktr.ee/Is_A_River_A...

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EYPPC - GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION EY+PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY COMMITTEE @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The GeogLive! CPD collection from your friends @The_GA youtube.com/@geoglive882... ** Find out more at our Annual Conference! Meet us and find out if you could be featured next! ** Look out for the EY & Primary-focused day portal.geography.org.uk/event/view/E...

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Dr Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Loading new professional adventure 🫡🥳 First day as the new joint Head of Inclusion and Belonging at the @nationaltrust.bsky.social Amazing team of people, fantastic vision to make nature, beauty & history accessible to all. LETS GO! 🙏🏾💪🏾🩷🌸 #DEI #EDI #Inclusion #nature #nationaltrust

Woman smiling at camera standing in front of a building which is the headquarters of the National Trust. She is wearing a floral shirt and jacket.

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Rathi @ratzest.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

One single tree.

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Living mindfully helps us get more out of life and cope better in difficult times 🙏 Join us for #MindfulMarch and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march

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Doccy B 🌿🌿🐝🌿🦔🌿 @merylbatchelder.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

This is a wonderful opportunity to get young people aged 8 to 14 writing about their encounters with, or in, nature. We can learn so much about how children feel about our natural world when we give them a chance to tell us 🌿 #NatureLiteracy www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian

Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their spring encounters with nature

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Trees for Life @treesforlife.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It’s #WorldGaelicWeek – Seachdain na Gàidhlig! 🌿✨ In Gaelic, ‘Dùthchas’ speaks to the deep bond between people, land, and nature - rooted in respect, responsibility, and community. 📖 Learn more 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/lets-re-embr...

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Let's re-embrace Dùthchas as we rewild and repeople - Trees for Life

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Dr Paula Owens @geopaula.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Fabulous weekend primary geography conference #CharneyConf25 with familiar & new colleagues - everyone brought their best & it was brimming with learning & ideas. Thank you all. Can’t wait to do it all again next year.

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Dr Sandra Austin @sandracaustin.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thank you @geopaula.bsky.social! What a fab weekend we had. As always, I’ve come home inspired and encouraged, and full of new ideas to share with our students!

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Charney Manor Primary Geography Research Conference @charneygeography.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Waking up to a day of primary geography at #CharneyConf25

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

One quick 1/2 term job for #geographyteachers Pls do vote in #geographicalassociation awards for the best article in our Journals Geography, Teaching Geography & Primary Geography. Fantastic articles to choose from & more info & how to vote below geography.org.uk/ga-journal-a...

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GA Journal Awards - vote now! - Geographical Association

Voting is now open for the 2025 GA Journal Awards. The GA Journal Award is presented to articles in each of our three journals.

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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

A little greenery, a few bollards, and a simple sign - suddenly, the street belongs to people again. Safe streets for kids don’t need big budgets, just the right priorities #PlayStreet

A residential street in Utrecht. The road is filtered to motor traffic using two bollards. There are tress and greenery and a sign in the top right indicating that this is a "play street"

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Appearances can be deceptive 🌳 Our neighbour loves a hug, but you need over twenty friends to be able to touch hands

A black and white photo of the largest oak tree in England

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