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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you for organising all of these polls Richard. They’ve been a pleasure to see and participate in. My #5DebutAlbumsFinal top 5 are: 1 A Walk Across The Rooftops #TheBlueNile 2 The Hurting #TearsForFears 3 Soul Mining #TheThe 4 Dummy #Portishead 5 Please #PetShopBoys Cheers for the future!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

‘Nairn Across Britain’ is still on iPlayer - and IMHO is fabulous television. Meades, Lambton & Cruikshank have already been mentioned by respondents. I’d quite like to see Dan C make a show on the Tyne bridges (his bridge book has a chapter on them, as well as London’s.)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

(5) We welcomed folk from near & far to #ThePinesGarden; wakes, weddings, management awaydays, yoga, exploring our labyrinth, drawing, birdwatching, cake in our cafe etc. We’ve a #geopark #geosite too… Might we see you? @thebaytrust.bsky.social #PinesCalyx kentdowns.org.uk/activities/t...

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The Pines Calyx and Pines Garden - Kent Downs

The Pines Calyx is a truly unique, carbon-negative building nestled amongst the white cliffs at St. Margaret’s Bay.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

(4) We worked (on a pro bono basis) with a marketing agency, #familleuk, to try and inform & improve the charity’s future communications. It’s going to underpin a series of works in coming months. There’s a case study here: famille.uk/the-bay-trust/

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The Bay Trust communications discovery and emerging narrative - Famille

Co-creation to surface ideas, language and values

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

(3) Chalk landscape matters are also at the heart, not surprisingly, of the #BigChalk initiative from @natlandassoc.bsky.social. Good “conversation” event in Cambridge, engaging staff and a grants programme associated with it, in case you’re interested. www.big-chalk.org

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

(2) Working in a chalk landscape, last week we were visited by the “almost #Brighton” based Drove Road Community Garden. There’s a bit of an info exchange on chalk grassland and food growing going on with them now :-) drcg-cic.co.uk

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Drove Road – Community Garden CIC

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

(1) We’re based not far from the White Cliffs, so yesterday it was great to welcome some of the @nationaltrust.org.uk team working there to #ThePinesGarden and discuss ideas for mutual cooperation. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/t...

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The White Cliffs of Dover | Kent

The White Cliffs of Dover, Kent, are cared for by the National Trust. Find out more about this world-famous and iconic coastline and the nature it supports.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Much of my working summer has been spent preparing several funding bids, set for autumn submission. Here’s a thread on a few further +ve @thebaytrust.bsky.social engagements alongside that activity…

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

My copy arrived and it’s a joy to read. Additionally, the photo of #Forthbank by @alanmccredie.bsky.social brought to mind Hans van der Meer’s ‘Moment of Tension’ and also made the stadium look both fantastic & beautifully set. The #Clarilawmuir story is great / lovingly told too :-)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I think that’s a nice / happily personal way to engage with a book. On another front, it was interesting to note more than 60 stations (discounting replacements); if the tram extensions of Granton/Bioquarter and South Sub happen there will still be fewer stops on the whole system than that!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In case anyone is thinking of trying to telephone us at @thebaytrust.bsky.social - please see the post below. We are still open to the public (10am-4pm) today, tomorrow & Sunday. #ThePinesGarden #EnglandCoastalPath

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A nice article to read. I can certainly attest to having enjoyed cycling the Monsal, Mawddach and Crab & Winkle trails. The Dava Way, Flitch Trail and Strawberry Line all appear tempting.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thanks Dan. I will look into that.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I used to work (as a grants manager) with a few excellent cider makers in Somerset and there was a genuine split between those going for single variety (e.g. Dabinett, Kingston Black etc.) or a mix of apples.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I work for an environmental education charity that is involved in various agendas the event appears to have covered and had no idea it was taking place. That’s probably an error on my part, but it might have been a good networking opportunity for me!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Impressive statement from #RNLI CEO Peter Sparkes. The charity is all about #SavingLivesAtSea. rnli.org/video-player...

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Peters Update Tuesday 8th September 2026.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Probably either Burrow Mump, the Langdales or Uffington White Horse.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I do like those shelters. Walked to Deal yesterday, oddly enough (coastal path from Dover - the French coast was almost in silhouette and there were good/clear sightings of the Goodwin Sands too), but didn’t quite get up to the shelters… simply down to train times!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A fine article. I’ve experienced what you described at Mam Tor on Malham Cove and the White Cliffs (nr. Dover.) I agree on groups like Muslim Hikers being of similar praiseworthiness to the Kinder Trespassers also. The dilemmas faced by the YHA are too common in the “outdoors” charity sector, sadly.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Fascinating watch. It was made shortly before I became a planning student and that question on whether an electronic public loo was the best the private sector could do (in terms of common space) crystallised the topic of debates and essay questions I certainly recall from the turn of the 90s.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Very happy to cast some votes in #5DebutAlbumsSF3. Here goes… 1 #SoftCell Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret 2 #Electronic Electronic 3 #Goldfrapp Felt Mountain 4 #TearsForFears The Hurting 5 #LondonGrammar If You Wait The quality of songwriting on side B of the Soft Cell debut was the clincher for me.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I recall a student field trip to the Isle of Dogs (this is going to date me!) where we were taken around by quite informative staff from Tower Hamlets BC, but the LDDC couldn’t supply anyone to meet with us. Cascades was very new; One Canada Square wasn’t complete.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I’ve not voted in one of these for quite a while. Here’s my five for #5DebutAlbumsSF2 1 A Walk Across The Rooftops #TheBlueNile 2 The Bones Of What You Believe #Chvrches 3 Soul Mining #TheThe 4 XX #TheXX 5 Pure Heroine #Lorde

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I’m away from work this week but the @danthompson33.bsky.social blog on seaside towns features the #CrossChannel exhibition he’s curated at @thebaytrust.bsky.social #PinesGarden. From #Romans to the #Geopark - it’s open for the next few months :-) danthompsonstudio.substack.com/p/rich-and-s...

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Rich and Strange

Worthing's seaside reinvention

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This really is a good article by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social. As someone working for a charity that owns land (thanks to actions of a philanthropist) it’s the “sense of belonging” / Norman MacCaig quote section that provokes thought and inspires most.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Have you read ‘Brilliant Orange’ by @dwinnera.bsky.social? There’s a fabulous chapter about Wim van Hanegem asking his dog for a casting vote on whether to transfer from #Feyenoord to #OlympiquedeMarseille, or not!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This has made me wonder if anyone has run a #BlueSky monthly book challenge, on sport books, akin to the types of musical ones @tansleyjames.bsky.social used to enable (he promoted a #PrefabSprout track in one run by someone else yesterday!) Good for inspiring new discoveries.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The coda of this, where the (synclavier?) cellos take the main riff into a very different sounding chord structure, is fantastic and - I think - far too brief. The only downside is that it isn’t followed immediately by ‘Tour de France’ (in either ‘83 or ‘84 Kraftwerk mix version.)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Horses: Uffington & Hackpen Giants: Wilmington, Cerne Abbas and the possibility of Gog and Magog at Wandlebury. Hackpen and the Long Man were down to me. I also suggested an imaginary stylised horse (north of Mere) in a workshop exercise, but maybe that’s too much info!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As an end of the working week post, I’m happy to add that whilst much of this event was around nature restoration, a few hill figures were mentioned (and not just by me) - a couple of horses & four giants! Quite a @ravilious1942.bsky.social, @hedleythorne.bsky.social & @jonwoolcott.bsky.social vibe!

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The Bay Trust @thebaytrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our wildflower meadows are blooming, and there's plenty of colour to enjoy this weekend. Pop into the Pines Garden for a quiet moment in nature. The Pines Garden and Café, Beach Road, St Margarets Bay. Open 10am – 4pm. Entry by donation. Dogs welcome on leads. 🌼🌱

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

At an enjoyable #BigChalkConversation in Cambridge, for @thebaytrust.bsky.social, today. Offbeat highlights included finding someone who knew of @danthompson33.bsky.social and an ex @rspb.bsky.social officer that had aided work in #GreatBustard reintroduction on #SalisburyPlain. www.big-chalk.org

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A bit of positivity from my @thebaytrust.bsky.social colleagues. The #wildflower mini-meadows are looking, and doing, good just now. You may have seen a post about the next one, in our #GenerationRestoration area, earlier this week too :-) @unep.org #PinesGarden

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I have a copy of this. At first it “lived” on a piano stool, as shelf space was a bit challenging!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The most enjoyable railway book I’ve read since ‘Parallel Lines’ by @mrmarchant.bsky.social (RIP.) Also includes @birmingham81.bsky.social in the credits; on another platform he came up with #GrumpyWinnie as a hashtag, to describe (splendidly) a statue my day job involves. Small world etc. :-)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Was fortunate to attend #RHSChelsea today and impressed, as we produce and use it at @thebaytrust.bsky.social #PinesGarden, that #biochar is also an “ingredient” in the @asthmaandlung.org.uk Breathing Space garden (which will be relocating to #Rotherham in due course.) One show highlight for me.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Attended day 2 of the @museumsandheritage.com Show today, for @thebaytrust.bsky.social. In terms of our 27-30 (and beyond) plans, the case study sessions from #HistoricDockyardChatham and @foodmuseumuk.bsky.social were very worthwhile and I’m looking forward to visiting both before too long.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

It is a thing of beauty. I bought the LP on its day of release - the first New Order record I purchased with such timing. The tracing paper part of the packaging (still intact), with song titles trickling down the back, seemed impressively “thought through.” Fine suite of recordings inside too!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It was just a chat around a table over hummus and apples etc.; really relaxed and informal. I did mention your “worm album” and will email a link to your Bandcamp page for a few of the folk that were there.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Really good to be at #WordsChangeThings (organised by @danthompson33.bsky.social) today. Got to talk about @thebaytrust.bsky.social #PinesCalyx, praise the #restoringnature aspect of @nationaltrust.org.uk 2035 strategy & show off @sulkrooms.bsky.social ‘Rewilding’ CD, among other things :-)

Margate Harbour Arm on a sunny day: Lightly rippling dark blue estuary waters, peppered with numerous bathing seagulls, form the bottom third of the image. From right to mid left, almost making a horizon, is a stone harbour wall with small colourful boats in front and a series of brightly coloured sheds on top of the wall. At the left end of the harbour wall rises a slender lighthouse. The sky beyond & above is various shades of blue.

Words Change Things Festival chalkboard: A wooden a-framed chalkboard forms the bulk of the image. It is set on a largely tarmaced pavement with weeds growing at the non-roadside kerb. A set of stone steps rises behind the board, to buildings on the left. The chalkboard advertises delights of the festival venue: Thursday 7pm John Grindrod. Friday Secret Postcard Auction 11am - 8.30pm. Writer’s Space 9.30am - 1pm. Lunch 1-2pm. First Friday 6-8.30pm. MORE SATURDAY!

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I did see it. We’d had an exchange previously through my “musical” account - @voltagepoetry.bsky.social - where you’d mentioned it and I saw yesterday’s announcement there too. It’s an exciting release :-)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

As it comes in a nice box, I might take my copy of ‘Rewilding’ along then! It has relevance to what I should be talking about :-)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I’m doing a little something for this festival on Friday. Obviously @thebaytrust.bsky.social will be promoted but @unep.org @asbpuk.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk @sulkrooms.bsky.social & @grindrod.bsky.social may all get a nod in my conversations… I’ll report back here :-)

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Encouraging to see this at @nationaltrust.org.uk #Sissinghurst yesterday - not a million miles from our #hugelkultur beds at @thebaytrust.bsky.social #PinesGarden. Tomorrow I’m meeting local NT staff on ways we can help each other further - and their 2035 Strategy sets a very positive context :-)

Small blackboard with white, handwritten, chalk text stating “Don’t miss a visit to our NO DIG, ORGANIC vegetable garden! Your feedback is most welcome!” The board sits, upright, on a slatted wooden pallet. Small, green-leafed, plants - in grey plant pots - site to either side. One is of lemon balm, according to a printed sign placed in its soil.

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Keith Harrison @keithharrison.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We may be a few weeks away from #VolunteersWeek, but it’s never a wrong week to be thankful for the work #volunteers do for charities. #PinesGarden @thebaytrust.bsky.social

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