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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 5h

Have you been looking speculatively at the small pumpkins to be found in the vegetable section? Well here is a treat you can make with one, pumpkin blondies. You'll find the recipe on our website shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🔥 Bonfire and fireworks event🔥 SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 💥Spectacular fireworks from the London NYE fireworks team 🔥Huge bonfire 🎡 Fairground rides 🍔 Food and bar 🎶 Entertainment You won't want to miss this one, discounted tickets available from our website NOW! 📍Craven Arms, SY7 9RS

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My apologies to anyone who didn't get to see the second hint I will try not to get sidetracked. I will try not to get sidetracked. I will try not to get sidetracked. I will try not to get sidetracked. I will try not to get sidetracked. I will try not to get sidetracked.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Clouded Yellow Butterfly In the UK they can be seen on the south coast almost every year in numbers less than 500 but there are occasional mass immigrations and subsequent breeding, which are remembered as ''Clouded Yellow Years''. Will this be one?

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: They have bright yellowy-orange upperwing surfaces, lined with broad, dark edges, and a yellowy-green underside with two silver-white spots can be seen on the hindwings. Answer here at 8

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: One of the truly migratory European butterflies, they can be seen on the south coast almost every year but occurrences in the rest of the UK varies considerably from year to year - more this year than some. A descriptive hint at noon.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup - Because you sear the broccoli, it adds a dimension of caramelisation; that with the parmesan, chilli flakes & lemon juice makes it something special. But happily it doesn't take long to make. The recipe is on our website shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Mulberry, ours black. Brought by the Romans for their fruit and medicinal roots and bark; James I ordered the landed gentry to grow these to raise silkworms. This project failed. Male and female trees are separate and with only one tree we get no fruit.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: A tall, long-lived deciduous tree that can reach 12 m in height and spread up to 15 m, known for its fruit that are drupes, not berries. Answer here at 8 tonight.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: The three of most common are referred to as white, red, and black, originating from the colour of their dormant buds. Second hint around noon.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Saturday see us celebrating the 40th anniversary of the mammoth's discovery, the 25th of the Centre & also all things apple! To go with that here is the wonderful naughty but nice retro autumnal treat - Toffee Apples. The recipe is on our website www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Who or What am I? Answer Devil’s coach horse beetle. Like all beetles they have wings but they seldom use them. This species has been associated with evil since the Middle Ages. It was thought to be able to curse people by pointing its raised body in their direction.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: An all-black, medium-sized beetle, with large jaws and a abdomen that it holds cocked in a characteristic, scorpion-like position when threatened. When threatened it can also emit a foul-smelling substance. Answer at 8pm

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: Voracious predators, emerging after dark to prey on invertebrates, and using their pincer-like jaws to crush them. They are fast-moving, preferring to run along the ground. Second in a noon.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are looking forward to this event being held with us on Saturday

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A rich and satisfying curry, the peanut butter and coconut milk blend beautifully with the tofu and sweet potatoes. Recipe is on our website shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Osprey In autumn, the birds refuel at lakes and rivers on their way and one flew along the Onny. Osprey nests are large and Starlings and House Sparrows are known to nest within the sides of active Osprey nests. Photo from RSPB

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: They are dark brown above and contrasting white below, a white head with a dark eye ‘mask. Their wings are angled, bending in the middle and their outer toes are reversible, allowing them to grasp their prey with two in front & two behind. Answer at 8pm

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: Summer visitors, migrating to West Africa in the winter. They catch fish in spectacular fashion diving towards the water, hitting it first with they outstretched talons, sometimes completely submerging. Second hint between noon and one.

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Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I am the very model of a modern day typographer A font take on the tune “Modern Major General” by Gilbert & Sullivan #typography #fonts #graphicdesign

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Honey Ginger Chicken and Carrot - A dish with just enough zing to wake up your meal. The recipe is on our website www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did you know, our orchard is home to over 40 apple trees, 15 pears, a medlar and 30 Shropshire Prune Damson trees. The fruit is available for local people to pick for personal use, our volunteers have also picked some for you - it is in our shop and the rest will go to the cafe

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Damsons. They have a distinctive rich flavour; it is both high in sugars and highly astringent. They have been ripe for a few days now, so it may be only the higher ones on the trees that are still there. (My favourite is a crumble.)

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: Its fruit is oval and slightly pointed at one end with a distinctive, somewhat astringent taste. Usually stirred into a fool, stewed to make jam or slow-cooked into a sauce to serve with meat. Answer here at 8 tonight

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: Used for cooking, for gin and as a tough hedge. Probably never used in dyeing nor what is described by Roman and Greek authors of late antiquity as it is described as sweet. Second hint coming up now as I have had the audacity to go on holiday again.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Courgette and cheese on pasta - A great weekday recipe to have as you are coming to the end of your courgettes for the season. Several optional ingredients so an easy recipe to make your own. You'll find the recipe on our website www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@jimallthetime.bsky.social We are honoured to be part of the Shropshire starter pack. We will hope to continue to live up to that.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Orange Swift Moth. Unlike other swift moths that fly in early summer, the orange swift flies later in the year, from July through September. They cannot feed and live for only a short time after emerging.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: Their young have creamy-white or shiny white body with a distinct brown head. They live for two years beneath the soil, feeding on plant roots, including common weeds and crops like bracken, dock, dandelion. Answer at 8 tonight.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: Named after its colouration; males are usually red/orange/brown and females grey-brown; both furry with two pale stripes on each wing. Females are bigger than the males. Second hint a description of off-spring at noonish.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Chorizo Pasta Sauce - A simple pasta sauce with just enough of a kick. The recipe is on our website www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We have a few spaces left on our Bat Walk and Talk next Saturday 🦇 We're hoping for perfect weather conditions to record lots of species and learn lots about these "Angels of the Night" 🌕 All information and booking available via our website.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Spotted Flycatcher. Often the last migrant bird species to reach the UK for the summer months, they are only around for a couple of months - just long enough to rear their young before returning to Africa. Drawing from RSPB

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: Grey-brown back, head, wings and tail, paler buff underparts, with brown streaking on the chest and crown about the size of a robin. Answer here at 8 tonight.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: It has a relatively long tail, which it flicks while it sits patiently on a perch waiting for a chance to fly out and catch its insect-prey mid-air and then often returning to the same perch. Second hint at 1.30ish.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Tomato-Avocado salad with creamy feta dressing. The dressing makes this a special salad. The chickpeas can make it into a meal - if you want. The recipe is on our website www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/recipes

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We would like to thank our special guests, the Shropshire and Staffordshire National Trust Volunteers (SSNTV) who came to help us control the phragmites reed in our pond. Reedbed is an important habitat for dragonflies and specialist birds such as Reed Warbler and Water Rail...

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

@peterreavill.bsky.social The one thing missing from the articles on the gold coins found buried under former brewery in Belgium is the dates on the coins.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We've got a busy Friday this week with the second Climate Cafe, followed by the People's Emergency Briefing film and discussion later on in the evening 🍃 The Climate Cafe is open to all and the Emergency Briefing is free but can be booked online.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Who or What am I? Answer: Buddleia. It is a beautiful plant attracting clouds of butterflies. It is classed as an invasive plant as it can form dense stands that eliminate other plants and can divert pollinators attention from native plant species. Always deadhead.

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 2: It has large, drooping spikes of densely clustered, small, purple (or sometimes white) flowers and long, narrow leaves. Combined with the morning hint you should be in little doubt. Answer here at 8pm. I was sure I sent it at 1.30 - apparently not

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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre @sh-discoverycentre.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Who or What am I? Hint 1: They produce nectar that has a higher content of sucrose, glucose, and fructose than many other garden flowers and are at their sweetest at midday. Second hint at about 1.30.

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