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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 29/07/2026
There's so much to do at ROARR! Check out this guide of our Top Ten things to do at the UK's best Dinosaur Adventure attraction this summer. norfolkplaces.co.uk/top-ten-thin... #Norfolk #NorfolkPlaces #Summer2026 #familydayout
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Our Top Ten Things to Do @ ROARR! - NorfolkPlaces
Check out our guide to the Top Ten fun things to do at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure in Norfolk this summer. - NorfolkPlaces
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 09/07/2026
BBC article regarding opposition to big data centre in the Yare Valley, near Marston Marshes. bbc.co.uk/news/article... You can find more about the petition here:- change.org/p/stop-the-s... #Norwich #Norfolk
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Stop the South Norwich data centre construction
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 25/05/2026
Our latest article brings you a short walk around Loch Neaton in Watton #Norfolk #NorfolkPlaces www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/a-brief-boun...
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A Brief Bound Around Loch Neaton - NorfolkPlaces
Tucked away on the edge of Watton, Loch Neaton is a quietly surprising places that, despite being man-made, is shaped by nature and can transport thos
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 15/05/2026
#Norwich #NorfolkPlaces www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Oh deer! Muntjac gets stuck on Norwich M&S escalator
Wendy Valentine from Hillside Animal Sanctuary says the rescue was
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Sainsbury Centre @sainsburycentre.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
🌀 Our What is the Meaning of Life? exhibition season launches 16 May! ⛪ Living by the Rule & 🎲 Play Power launch 16 May 🕖 Joy Like Time &🌳Tree of Life launch 20 June Plus Life in the Multiverse: Libby Heaney, & CATKINS FOREVER: Ruth Ewan sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/what-is-the-meaning-of-life
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Breckland Council @brecklandcouncil.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
📣 We are seeking two proactive and resilient Community Enforcement Officers to join our multidisciplinary enforcement team! If you're looking for a job where you can make a real impact, this could be the role for you! Apply 👉 loom.ly/uzIjGVE 🗓️ Applications close at 9am on 6 May.
We're hiring!

Community Enforcement Officer

- Full-time (37 hours per week)
- £32,278 - £38,159
- Based at council offices with travel across Breckland
- 2 posts, 12 months fixed termYou will...
- Conduct investigations into planning breaches, housing standards, environmental offences (e.g. fly-tipping, littering) and ASB
- Undertake site visits, inspections and evidence gathering (statements, photos, CCTV)
- Interview witnesses and alleged offenders in line with PACE
- Issue Fixed Penalty Notices, statutory notices and warning letters where appropriateWorking at Breckland...

96% of staff said they felt trusted and empoweredSarah Shipley, Assistant Director Health & Housing, said:

"This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to support local people. You'll be working in a dedicated, hardworking, and caring Housing and Communities Team that make a real difference to our community."
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 27/04/2026
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Norwich library closes for £1.3m renovation
The library will be closed until mid-July but alternative arrangements are in place for users.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 13/04/2026
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Great Yarmouth's Britannia Pier crowned as Pier of the Year 2026
It is praised for its recent £1.8m redevelopment, its warm welcome and family-friendly experience.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 24/03/2026
It's 35 years since Chesney Hawkes released "The One and Only", but he still in demand. Chesney played a gig at The Waterfront in Norwich as part of his Smash it to Pieces solo tour. You can read our review here:- www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/the-one-and-...
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Chesney Hawkes: still in demand 35 years on from The One and Only - NorfolkPlaces
It's 35 years since Chesney Hawkes' "One and Only" hit song, but he still in demand. We watched him @ The Waterfront, Norwich - NorfolkPlaces
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 08/03/2026
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust buys land to create new reserve
In its 100th year, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust spends £4.6m on 336 acres of farmland.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 13/02/2026
It's that time of year when we do much needed website maintenance, the stuff that get's put off for as long as possible. So, if our website is a bit sluggish it's because we're tinkering behind the scenes. It's fine to still go ahead and add events or other listings. 👍
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Steff Aquarone MP @steffanaquarone.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Had a great time cutting the ribbon at Cromer's new banking hub this morning ✂️🎀 These are essential spaces that provide residents with local access to vital banking services. It's why I've fought so hard - for several years now - to secure them for our high streets.
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Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures @sainsbury-institute.org · 05/01/2026
Third Thursday Lecture - Samurai, Knights, and Nationalisms: The Middle Ages in Modern Japan Thu 15 Jan 2026 with @olegb.bsky.social (@york.ac.uk) 6:00pm GMT, In-person in Norwich (venue TBC) & online via Zoom 🎟 Free and open to all – booking essential us06web.zoom.us/webi...
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 01/11/2025
Our latest review is now live. Sananda Maitreya, better known as Terence Trent D'Arby, showcases his fine back catalogue in first show of UK tour. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/sananda-mait... #Norwich #Norfolk #Music
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Sananda Maitreya showcases his fine back catalogue in first show of UK tour - NorfolkPlaces
Nearly four decades after he burst onto the international music scene with his album Introducing the Hardline According to …, the American - Norfolk
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 13/10/2025
Latest post - our review of Hamilton @ The Theatre Royal. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/hamilton-liv...
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Hamilton lives up to the hype with a dazzling evening of singing, rapping and dance - NorfolkPlaces
Very few musicals – or artistic productions of any kind – receive near-universal acclaim of the kind that has greeted Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamil
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Breckland Council @brecklandcouncil.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Future Norfolk Roadshow: Day 1 complete! ✅ It was great seeing so many people at Thetford Market today for the launch of Breckland's Future Norfolk Roadshow! Tomorrow, we'll be at Watton Market 9:30am-1pm. 🛍️ 👉 Help shape Norfolk's future by going to loom.ly/YzjE6SA.
Breckland officer talks to member of the public about Future Norfolk and Local Government Reorganisation.Breckland officer talks to members of the public about Future Norfolk and Local Government Reorganisation.Cllr Bill Borrett talks to members of the public about Future Norfolk and Local Government Reorganisation.Future Norfolk: People, place, progress.
Breckland roadshow.
Find out more about:
- Local Government Reorganisation.
- Our Strength of Three proposal.
- What LGR means for local services.
Share your views by completing our survey.
15 July, 9:30am to 1pm: Thetford Market.
16 July, 9:30am to 1pm: Watton Market. 
17 July, 9:30am to 1pm: Attleborough Market. 
18 July, 9:30am to 1pm: Dereham Market. 
19 July, 9:30am to 1pm: Swaffham Market.
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Moon Gazer @moongazerale.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
It may be summer but you are still lapping up our Ruby ale #Nibbler so much so we had to sneak in an extra brew this week....
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 15/07/2025
Our Nature and Animals listings on NorfolkPlaces includes places like nature reserves or zoos in or near Norfolk that are ran by charities such as @rspbengland.bsky.social, @midsandeastnt.bsky.social , ZSEA & NorfolkWT www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/place/catego... #NorfolkPlaces #Norfolk
Birds at Snettisham
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Icelass @icelass.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Back home just in time to see this, about 7 mins before sunset this evening 🌅 #CoastLife #LuckyToLiveHere @chrisdoward.bsky.social @chrispage90.bsky.social @skycalpro.com
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 26/06/2025
In the latest "Mark My Words" column on NorfolkPlaces, we reflect on the passing of musical genius Brian Wilson. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/the-warmth-o...
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The Warmth Of The Sun - NorfolkPlaces
The latest Mark My Words column on the passing of musical genius, Brian Wilson, and a casual comparison helps columnist diet - NorfolkPlaces
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 13/06/2025
Latest article - a short walk at Pigney's Wood near North Walsham. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/short-walk-a... #NorfolkPlaces #NorthNorfolk
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Short Walk at Pigney's Wood - NorfolkPlaces
Join us for a pictorial walk around Pigney's Wood, a nature reserve near North Walsham, North Norfolk - NorfolkPlaces
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 13/06/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #GreatYarmouth #Norfolk
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Great Yarmouth sculpture trail unveiled to help regenerate town
Artwork with links to the town has been put up over a six-week period.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 15/05/2025
We recently attended a vehicle show on the grounds of Earsham Hall. We've added a few pictures to an article on our website, so if you enjoy classic vehicles or just want to indulge in a bit of nostalgia, check out our latest post. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/vehicles-gal...
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Cars Galore At Earsham Hall Classic Vehicle Rally & Country Fair - NorfolkPlaces
The local football season had recently finished, so we had our weekends back! To be honest, the most sporting and junior member of the team was alread
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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
⏰ The countdown is on for City of Literature weekend at Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2025 — and with it, five workshops to inspire, ignite creativity, and develop your craft. Find out more: buff.ly/gNBDl0O
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 24/04/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Norfolk #NorfolkPlaces
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New Holkham boardwalk makes nature reserve accessible to all
The wide path has been made using recycled materials and connects the forest and beach at Holkham.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 28/03/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Norfolk
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Vacuum used to remove North Sea collision plastics
A specialist vacuum is being used to collect smaller plastic nurdles strewn across Norfolk's beaches.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 19/03/2025
Latest post - our review of Mike & the Mechanics concert at Ipswich Regent Theatre. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/norwich-fort...
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Forty years on, Mike and the Mechanics are still going strong - NorfolkPlaces
The early indicator at Mike and the Mechanics’ concert at the Ipswich Regent Theatre was not positive: the band’s founder, Mike Rutherford, shuffl
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 04/03/2025
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Selling Gorleston's Ocean Room is best plan, council says
Council agrees renovating or demolishing the Ocean Room in Gorleston are not financially viable.
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Paul Dickson @pauldicksontours.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
An additional walking tour during English Tourism Week - Julian's Medieval Norwich, 2pm on Friday 14 March. Booking and more info via link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/julians-me...
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 03/03/2025
Mother's Day isn't far away! 👀 Looking for something fun to do with the family on Mother's Day? Make Mother's Day special at Eaton Park Crazy Golf ⛳️ #Norwich #Norfolk #crazygolf www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/events/great...
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Mums Play for Free on Mother's Day!! - Norwich, Greater Norwich, United Kingdom - NorfolkPlaces
On Sunday March 30th on Mother's Day, any mums who turn up to Eaton Park Crazy Golf & Putting and fancy playing for free can! It's that simple, it
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John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Come and see us at Norwich Science Festival! Did you know that slugs are estimated to cause approximately £8 million in damage to agricultural crops each year? 🤔🌾 Visit us at @theforumnorwich.bsky.social tomorrow (Weds 19th) and Thursday (20th Feb) to find out more about our work on slugs 🐌
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 14/02/2025
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Cost of holding King's Lynn Mart rises by 15%
Organisers of the centuries-old Mart say rising energy and insurance bills have pushed costs up.
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 10/02/2025
In this month's "Mark my words", Mark's hotspot pic is a rather dashing (pun-intended) Lotus 72, and for a bit of fun he contemplates Norfolk's (lack of?) a volcanic past. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/a-formula-fo...
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A Formula For Crossing The Void - NorfolkPlaces
This instalment of "Mark my words" involves some memories from 2013, including a Lotus F1 car and a volcano in Norfolk - NorfolkPlaces
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 03/02/2025
The love is – still – all around! Read our latest article - 80s popstars Wet Wet Wet kicked-off their tour at UEA, Norwich. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/wet-wet-wet-... #Norfolk #Music
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Wet Wet Wet Kick-off Tour In Norwich - NorfolkPlaces
80s popstars, Wet Wet Wet, kicked off their 2025 UK tour in Norwich. Was it a Sweet Little Mystery? Read our review - NorfolkPlaces
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Joe Lenton FSICIP MA @joelenton.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Illustrating #autistic struggles with sudden change: Imagine you're about to set off to see a friend. You pick up your car keys & head out of the front door. But, instead of your car, standing waiting for you is a horse; and you can’t ride a horse. Read more here: definitelynotnormal.com/surprise/
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Surprise! - Definitely Not Normal
Imagine you are about to set off to see a friend. It will be a familiar journey to a familiar place, something that you have done many times before
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Paul Dickson @pauldicksontours.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
It's the Maids Head Hotel, Tombland and Elm Hill tour at 2pm on on Tuesday 11 February in Norwich. Booking and more info via link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-maids-...
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Moon Gazer @moongazerale.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Still time to book and join in the fun - but be quick...all to support @itsontheball.bsky.social l #testicularcancer #beerpush Book direct with @binham_chequers
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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Maths, maniputaives, metacognition, motivation and any other 'm's you can think of. They will all be discussed at our Maths webinars in March! For more information and to sign up, visit our website - buff.ly/4hmp3Z9
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 29/11/2024
Add events to NorfolkPlaces for free! www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/add-event/ #NorfolkPlaces #Norfolk #EastAnglia
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Add Event - NorfolkPlaces
Add your event to the Norfolk's best directory of What's On in and around the county - NorfolkPlaces
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Steff Aquarone MP @steffanaquarone.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I'm pleased to be a Founding Member of the new All Party Group on @LessSurvivable Cancers. Too many people in North Norfolk have lost loved ones to these deadly cancers. We urgently need more research into tests and treatments for them. #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek
Image states that the poster is supporting less survivable cancers awareness week
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John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
EVENT - AgriTech Careers for a Sustainable Future 18 March 2025 John Innes Centre Could you be part of the global agricultural revolution, using #STEM subjects to generate new ideas to solve agricultural problems? Join this free one day course open to Year 12: www.jic.ac.uk/event/agrite...
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AgriTech Careers for a Sustainable Future | John Innes Centre
Find out more about the exciting world of AgriTech and the variety of careers in the sector with this free event for first year Sixth Form/College students.
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Norwich Printing Museum @norwichprintmuseum.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
The search for new premises goes on ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Norwich Printing Museum in a race against the clock to find home
Norwich Printing Museum is looking for a new location after its current lease expires in October.
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King's Lynn Foodbank @kingslynnfoodbank.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Our stocks are running a bit low after the festive period. If you’re heading to the shops this week, we would love it if you could pick up an extra item or two to donate to us - we urgently need tinned meat and teabags. We have collection points in Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco and Asda. Thank you. 💚
Photograph of a table with groceries, including jars of coffee, boxes of teabags and cartons of milk.
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Paul Dickson @pauldicksontours.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The tour on 18 January is now fully booked. My next Norwich Historic Pub tour is at 6pm on Thursday 20 March www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
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The Historic Pubs of Norwich
Get a taste for the history of Norwich pubs on this guided walking tour.
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The Forum Norwich @theforumnorwich.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Tomorrow (Sat 4 Jan) is the Pride of the South Gallopers' last full day with us! Don't miss your chance and treat yourself to a ride on this stunning - and famous - carousel 🎠
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Chris Page - ITV @chrispage90.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Freezing rain - it's one of the most dangerous winter hazards. We rarely get it in the UK but when it happens it can produce some treacherous conditions. Find out more in my latest blog post here www.itv.com/news/anglia/...
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
With yellow so bright, and a bold black tie, A cap of black as I flit nearby. From branch to feeder, I hop and play, A garden favourite on a winter's day. Who am I? #RSPBRiddles
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 01/01/2025
@scotthatley.bsky.social - Happy New Year! Thanks for the repost. 😊
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NorfolkPlaces @norfolkplaces.co.uk · 31/12/2024
Wishing you all a Happy New Year! As we leave 2024 behind, we have 1 more article 4 U - Some inspiration for walks on New Year's day. We would advise if you're planning on going out tomorrow please check the weather conditions. www.norfolkplaces.co.uk/10-norfolk-p... #Norfolk #norfolkplaces
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Moon Gazer @moongazerale.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Beer, Brains and Balti is back in support of @itsontheball.bsky.social a really great fun night out of curries, beer and some taskmaster challenges - #Binham_Chequers booking essential 31 Jan . #beerpush #testicularcancer do pls join us and @moongazerale.bsky.social
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