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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Newspaper kept because 5 year old me submitted some artwork to the paper...

A children's drawing in the newspaper. The drawing is of two girls with plaits and big eyes

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Very much enjoying this newspaper article I found from 1991 about a giant pat of butter...

Newspaper article titled Euro - Prats about a huge mountain of butter!

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Oh Frank 💔 I've loved Rocky Horror for over 20 years - Tim Curry played some absolutely iconic roles. RIP. #TimCurry #FrankNFurter #RockyHorror

A watercolour painting of Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter with a bit of paint palette visible on the left hand side. Tim is staring moodily out with a perm, red lips and dark eye make up.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Banning trans people from public toilets has never and will never be about protecting women. Men can walk into most public toilets any time they like 👇 women are attacked in broad daylight all the time. Men have never needed to bluff their way into the ladies lav to commit crimes...

A toilet cleaning sign saying male and female cleaners on duty.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Bristol seems to have missed the main lighting storm (so far) but I have seen some pretty epic flashes in the distance! Must be hella intense in Gloucester & Bath right now!

A green map of the South West of England with orange and red dots indicating lightning flashes

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

I paint birds for my Dad's birthday card every year. Thus year I went Pheasant

A watercolor painting of a pheasant with a gold outline and a green wash in the background.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Went to #DyrhamPark National Trust at the weekend. In the tulip meadow I overheard a woman say "It's food for the soul isn't it" which I thought was rather lovely...

A field of tulips - there are dark purple ones and some mixed red and yellow ones in the foreground and pink, yellow and white tulips are in the background amongst the grass.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Looking at over 12 hours out the house for a work day and this might tip me over the edge First Bus...

First Bus app screen saying technical issue please try again later

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This might be my favourite Aldi dupe yet...

A pack of canned drinks called 'professor peppy' zero sugar. There is white text over a burgundy splash. A can is visible on the right of the image.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I'm a big fan of public transport. Often choose it over driving myself. Even I am questioning my life choices when this window appears to be both moist...and stubbly....

A photo of a wet bus window with little black hairs. A blurry house is visible in the background

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I nominated @mrtimnewman.bsky.social for Godminster's 'Random act of kindness' giveaway and he (we) won! 🎉 It's a special cheese in our relationship because early doors I was mid way through some Godminster cheese & pulled what we now term 'Godminster face'. Pretty sure that's when he fell for me...

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Put together a pudding so sexy I was compelled to share it with the world... Strawberry meringue with raspberries & strawberries, Sicilian lemon clotted cream & a chocolate dipped strawberry... #pudding #GFPudding #GFfood

A mix of strawberry and raspberries around a pink splattered meringue nest with cream in the middle and a chocolate dipped strawberry on top. The bowl is held by a white hand in front of an Emma Bridgewater floral tea towel.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Ok. So. I'm having a party for a "big" number in about 6 weeks. As someone with an art degree I've taken it up on myself to paint some iconic 90's decorations. I've got a little list of items growing but...any suggestions hive mind? #party #painting

A pile of tubes of colourful paint with white lids and clear bottles showing the colours. There are turquoise paintbrushes and a bit of cardboard just about visible in the bottom right.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Spent the day with my friend & her kids. The 6 y.o told me "she looks a bit like you" whilst we were watching 'Fantasia'. I may never recover from this 🫠

A cartoon of a brown hippo with a translucent tutu and black eyelashes. This is a still from the Disney film 'Fantasia'

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Tonight's film: Casablanca (1942) My first time watching this classic (thanks to a loan from @raynewman.bsky.social ) "Here's looking at you kid"

A poster for the film Casablanca with an illustration of Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman cheek to cheek. She is blonde with red lips & he is a brunette with brooding eyes. The text is at the bottom of the poster 'Casablanca' in red, it looks like calligraphy.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Loved a little swim/pootle under Luke Jerram's 'Helios' this afternoon 🌞 . . . #helios #LukeJerram #JubileePool #PublicArt

The artist Luke Jerram's giant sun artwork suspended above a swimming pool. The roof is curved and white with black metal ironwork. A few small people can be seen at the end of the pool.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Found what feels like a magical spot in Bristol. Riverside view (from above), William Morris fabric. Candlelight. I want to live here! #Bristol #Lounge #DateNight

A chair with William Morris Strawberry Thief fabric is to the left. There's a candle on the table. Short curtains & a riverside view.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Um. Where can I get this cardigan?! 🍒#TheTraitors #Traitors #TraitorsUK

Jade from the Traitors is sat in an upholstered yellow chair. She has black hair and glasses. Her cardigan is an amazing white one with cherries

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

C'mon Freddie you can do it! I have a verbal contract with my 17.5 year old that she has to make it to at least 20. Hopefully she holds up her side of the bargain...

A white can with black ears sat in a cardboard box

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Stumbled across the derelict Stag brewery which was pretty cool. It's due to be turned into 1000 homes so I wanted to snap a few pics.

A cream brewery building is in the center of the shot. There's a black sign with red letters - Stag Brewery.

A grey wooden door from a derelict brewery has Disney+ posters on

A covered bridge goes into an abandoned brewery building. Red brick with corrugated iron warehouse

A brick building from an abandoned brewery is next to a more modern corrugated iron warehouse

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Bought @sarahmiguel.bsky.social 'Sagrada' board game for Christmas. Halfway through we learnt what 'Orthogonal' meant (as used a lot in the rules). The game got a lot easier after that...

The board game Sagrada with colourful dice on a cardboard stained glass window on a red table cloth.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Can highly recommend murder mystery crackers. J'accused an innocent man.

Small colourful envelopes with character names on

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Lol at this shopping bag for all my Coeliac safe GF shopping...as Alanis would say "Isn't it ironic? Dontcha think" #GlutenFree #Coeliac

A reusable shopping bag is on a wooden bench. The bag has a photo of different loaves of bread on it with text 'Morrisons the Best'

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In the style of @raynewman.bsky.social ... Am watching: Top Hat (1935) Really enjoying this mistaken identity caper!

A red poster for Top Hat in yellow text with an illustration of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers at the bottom

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I love that "I fits I sits" is so accurate...

A White cat with black ears and a pink nose is sat in a wooden crate in front of a cluttered living room. The TV is on in the background

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

So we're officially going with the 'women must look a certain way' route are we. Jaysus we've sunk low, and all for hysteria over a danger that is beyond minimal.This is all just a distraction from the male violence epidemic. Divide and conquer. A tale as old as time.

A clip of the bbc article titled 'Trans people could be banned from services based on appearance ' there is an image of a toilet icon.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I was hashtag influenced into buying a microwave toastie maker & I'm so pleased with my life choices. I can't shut up telling everyone about it ... #toastie #toastieseason #coeliac #glutenfree #beckyexcell

A cheese toastie made with wholemeal bread is on a cream plate. An orange microwave toastie maker device can be seen in the background

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

I don't often buy myself board games but this one i couldn't resist...

A colourful board game called Jokkmokk - it has Scandinavian style characters in hats and coats illustrated. The hand holding up the board game box is Caucasian with pink nail varnish

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Still life. Cat on a Chaise Lounge. 2025.

A white cat with black ears and tail is sat on a Laura Ashley Chaise Lounge in front of a few colourful cushions. There are lots of plants on the window sill. A pink velvet curtain is in shot on the right. The windows have privacy screens up.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Spent my weekend painting this. Sanded, primed & gloss painted a pine chest from a charity shop & then decorated with canal style roses. About 6 months in the planning, feels good to have 'done the thing' #Bankholidayweekend #craftsky #folkart #canalart #canalcrafts #traditionalcrafts #painting

A black chest is painted with a red & white chain border and red yellow and white canal roses. There are some pots of paint in shot on the bottom right and a messy weedy garden in the background is

A black chest with canal roses in the middle of all sides and a red and white chain border is front of the shot. A sofa with colourful blankets is behind. In the background is a maximalist home with books and trinkets on shelves and fireplace

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Behold interwebs. My amazing boyo @mrtimnewman.bsky.social made the most incredible GF Yorkshire puddings today. The man's a wizard...🤯 #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #glutenfreedinner #coeliacfriendly #coeliac #celiac #yorkshirepudding

A large fluffy Yorkshire pudding filled with halloumi chunks, spinach & sun-dried tomato. On a white plate with a blue plant pot behind the Yorkie.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Bristol you beauty❤️🇵🇸

Bristolians banging pots and pans in the air. Multiple Palestinian flags can be seen waved by the crowd.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Went to Weston-Super-Mare and accidentally time travelled back to 1998...

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Channelling my inner @boakandbailey.bsky.social to share my beer. Wasn't hugely fussed about beer pre Coeliac diagnosis but I guess you always want what you can't have so GF beer has become exciting in it's scarcity. This one's from a lovely Tapas bar on Gloucester Quays.

A bottle of Estrella Galicia sin Gluten on a wooden table next to a glass with matching branding on it.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Finally finished this one. Took me pretty much 2 months on & off! Phewph #embroidery

A white hand holds an embroidery hoop with a completed design. This shows a sun and flowers above a rainbow with the words 'brighter days are coming ' as negative space. The background is a cafe with green painted walls and glass ball light fittings.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

17 years old but still abides by "I fits - I sits" rules 🐾

A white cat with black ears and green eyes (and a pink snoot) site in a cardboard box on a wooden table. An unfinished miniature tearooms kit is arranged on the table. There's a blue cafe frontage and some miniature tables and furniture. A monsterra plant is in the background.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The man opposite me on the train is reading this absolutely chunderous book. His other book is a Dan Brown. Those two literary choices are quite revealing...he's been chuckling along to this one and clearly loving it.

Book cover for the book no more Mr nice guy. A pale green cover with a small illustration of a man in the middle and the text 'A proven plan for getting what you want in love, sex and life'

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Mixed feelings about a recent visit to Blackpool. A complicated place & not somewhere I felt naturally 'at home'. Fascinated by this Beatles bar though. Couldn't tell if it was still operating or not...

A blue scruffy building with Beatles memorabilia on the outside including 4 figures dressed in the colorful Sargent Pepper costume.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Ummm....🤔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔 It's obviously a farmer from Taunton. But the vision of it being Mark. Or even the author 🤭

A gov. UK web page with the headline 'David Mitchell convicted for covering road with potatoes and silt'

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Not every day you get to enjoy the serif font on your cycle commute...

Graffiti saying 'Nice one's sprayed on a wall in black paint. The letters disappear into the grass below.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Just got age verified at the front door before accepting a parcel. Wondered what exciting item was within! The parcel contained.... (Drumroll please 🥁🥁🥁) Gluten free pasta... #coeliac #glutenfree

A white hand holds a packet of gluten free pasta - Rummo branded. There are peonies in the background.

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Just bought a slice of rainbow cookie Pie from the Authentic Kitchen and I'm excited 🌈

Rainbow cookie pie held by a hand with pink nails and a yellow background with sprinkles

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Obviously worth it. Look at her. Love her beyond words. My lil old lady 💕

A white cat, with black ears, a pink nose and pale green eyes, faces the camera & sits on a wooden table in front of a monstera plant

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Helen B @hellybellyb.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Early morning train for work today. Getting some stitching time in 🪡🧵

An unfinished embroidery is on a train table with green thread and a coffee cup. The embroidery has a sun above a rainbow and text saying 'brighter days are coming '. The bottom of the rainbow has a lilac strip and a light blue.

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