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Wistman's Wood - Dartmoor - Devon - England

#wistmanswood #bestforestmood #dartmoor #lovedartmoor #visitdartmoor #visitengland
#wanderlusts #explorebritain #photosofbritain #devonuk #woodlandphotography #devon #ig_landscapes
#trees #wald #waldfotografie #natur #landschaftsfotografie
October 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
alanehill.com
Caroline Voaden, MP for South Devon, has accused Nigel Farage of shoving her aside at the state opening of parliament...
@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social #devonuk
Female Lib Dem MP accuses Nigel Farage of shoving her in parliament
Caroline Voaden says Reform UK leader grabbed her by the arm and tried to push past her in incident in May
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
alanehill.com
Turned up on a "Boring Postcard" page!
How dare they???

#plymouth #plymouthuk #devonuk
October 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
alanehill.com
Using my own Devon and Cornwall feed which now constantly shows reams of these sewage discharge warnings in the southwest... Thx to the bot for exposing the situation, but wtf is South West Water doing? Or not doing?

#devonuk #cornwalluk #kernow
October 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
alanehill.com
Shout out for Muse, Devon's greatest export, whose Insta tag @muse has been stolen by Zuckerman's Meta empire to tag their own 'personal AI agent'...
#Muse #Teignmouth #DevonUK #zucksucks
September 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM
alanehill.com
When I lived in the UK, southwest Devon and Cornwall (and Bristol), if you didn't like getting wet you'd never go out walking or riding your bike...

#devonuk #cornwalluk #kernow #CUBA
August 23, 2026 at 4:40 PM
alanehill.com
Has the Guardian's transport correspondent been to the southwest?
#cornwalluk #kernow #devonuk

www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Back on track: can Burnham fix the north’s woeful rail services?
From a new high-speed line to better intercity links, the PM has a chance to tackle problems he criticised as Manchester mayor
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2026 at 12:39 PM
photolytical.bsky.social
A recent visit to the UK gave many opportunities for dramatic photographs. From Dartmoor to the sea. Here are a few of my favourites.
#photography #DevonUK #seaphotography #Dartmoor #Landscapephotography
January 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
artform100.bsky.social
Do not buy homes near water.and Devonuk no winds bad over reaction
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
#BookSky #Devon #DevonUK #Sidmouth #RepertoryTheatre #Theatre #ManorPavilion
This book nearly took my sanity. 😂 (slight exageration)
500 pages 320 photographs the history of repertory theatre at Sidmouth Manor Pavilion Theatre.
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Front cover of Comedy Tomorrow, Tragedy Tonight: The Remarkable Story of Repertory Theatre at the Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth by Paul Smith of Theatre Plays UK. Features the title in lightbulb signage on a background of purple brickwork. Back cover copy reads: In COMEDY TOMORROW, TRAGEDY TONIGHT!, Paul Smith raises the curtain on the remarkable and fascinating history of repertory at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth, Devon. The story charts the ups and downs of the 1891 venue, from early visits by stars such as Stanley Holloway and Margaret Rutherford, to the establishment of a summer weekly repertory season in 1958, which has become a unique event in the whole of the UK. With contributions from many of those who have been a part of the 900+ productions over the years, this tale is filled with funny, sad and extraordinary front of curtain and backstage stories. This meticulously researched book will be of interest to anyone who cares about the history of theatre.
August 3, 2026 at 11:11 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Well, I just noticed we have got a four star review along with 27 five star reviews. 😀
It looks a bit suspicious when all the reviews are five stars. 😂
www.waterstones.com/book/a-sprin...
@waterstones.bsky.social #BookReviews #BookSky #Devon #DevonUK #HistFic #HostoricalFiction #Brixham #SouthHams
Screenshot of a five star review on Waterstones website for "A Spring Marrying" by Jon Rosebank. “Perfect for a book group as there are so many angles to debate!” I loved this book! I was completely enveloped into Jimmy's world of Devon around 1912. He is a fisherman and part of a crew that sails the smack boats for a living. The historical detail is amazing, and so well researched; the world is so completely believable. Jimmy falls in love and struggles to manage the relationships on land, whereas at sea, he knows his role and is confident. The book's start throws you straight into a quandary with different accounts of a death and from then on, it is a compelling read. There are a lot of characters, but not too many, each with a rich history, and intertwining skeletons in the closet. You felt part of the community, one that grew up together and grew old together. I stayed up until silly o'clock reading it and pick it up first thing the next day as I wanted to know what happened! Jon's writing draws you in - you have to read every word, but they are all worth it. After finishing I was so glad to have people around me to discuss and debate the story - perfect for a book group. Four star review says, “A good read” An enjoyable story - immersive, with unexpected twists.
February 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
#BookSky people, and specifically #DevonUK#Devon
follow @devonbookclub.bsky.social and get involved in #DevonBookHour on Monday evening
devonbookclub.bsky.social Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · Jan 12
@lizshakespeare.bsky.social Hi Liz. Wonderful to find you here. I'm trying to connect with as many people as possible who left X. So, please do point me in the direction of any other book lovers. What's your news?
January 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
A detailed view of life in 16th century Exeter through the lens of two brothers and their cousin, wool merchants, who all served as mayor. #FamilyHistory #Tudor #History #Exeter #DevonUK #BookSky
N.B. Ignore the 5 week lead time, it's much less than that.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-cha...
The Chappell Family by Margaret A. Rice | Waterstones
Buy The Chappell Family by Margaret A. Rice from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
The Whsipering Trees by Alice Allan has fourteen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews on Amazon, but I am sharing the Waterstones link with only two reviews average 4.5 because #ShopLocal also you get the first edition with SpotUV
www.waterstones.com/book/the-whi...
#BookSky #Wicca #Nature #Devon #DevonUK #PublishingUK
The Whispering Trees by Alice Allan | Waterstones
Buy The Whispering Trees by Alice Allan from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Just gone live on Amazon today, the Kindle version of Merchants and Mayors: The Chappell Family in Tudor Exeter.
amzn.to/45oRtxi (Affiliate link to UK Zon)
#History #Exeter #Devon #DevonUK #BookSky #Kindle #Tudors #FamilyHistory #SocialHistory
Sorry it took so long 🙂
Merchants and Mayors: The Chappell Family in Tudor Exeter
Merchants and Mayors: The Chappell Family in Tudor Exeter eBook : Rice, Margaret: Amazon.co.uk: Books
amzn.to
August 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Brand new, #HistFic set in Brixham #Devon
A Spring Marrying by Jon Rosebank
"... bursting with nerve and verve," @angelagraham.bsky.social
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#PublishingUK #DevonUK #BookSky #Fishing
Front cover of "A Spring Marrying" by Jon Rosebank. It shows a hardworking Brixham fisherman looking whistfully into the middle distance with shadowy fishing smacks in the misty harbour in the background. In the foreground, a reef knot emphasises the nuatical theme. Additional text is a quote from a review by Angela Graham, author of "A City Burning" which says, "...bursting with nerve and verve,. A historical novel that brings the past alive in human terms and in striking depth. Back cover of A Spring Marrying by Jon Rosebank. Text reads, "Jimmy Blackbridge is a deckhand, sailing trawlers out of Brixham, Devon 1912-1914. He is engaged to Alice Rogers. At sea, time and tide are the masters and you know your bearings. But on shore Jimmy discovers he is adrift. There is no almanac for the currents that run through the town and if you run foul they break you. This is the story of loss, love, and the struggle to earn a living in the coming shadow of the Great War."
July 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Looking for the perfect #beach read for the #summer?
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FC...
#NorthDevon Woolacombe #Romance warm/sensual #Coeliac MC
#PublishingUK #DevonUK
The Call of the Sandpiper eBook : Haydon, Kathryn: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Call of the Sandpiper eBook : Haydon, Kathryn: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
I've been asked to do an interview on BBC Radio Devon.
I'd started to think I had done something to offend them as I haven't been asked on since Fitz was on air. 😂
Must try to be my best self.
It's July 3rd at something ludicrous like 6am. Does anyone listen then? 😁
#BookSky #UKPublishing #DevonUK
June 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Contemporary #Romance set in Woolacombe North #Devon #DevonUK #BookSky
Also available direct from my website limited edition with gold foil lettering on cover.
www.waterstones.com/book/call-of...
Call of the Sandpiper by Kathryn Haydon | Waterstones
Buy Call of the Sandpiper by Kathryn Haydon from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
April 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Pleased to announce I have secured the rights to Bill Bailey's new children's book set in #Devon #DevonUK
He was insistent on having a local publisher.
#BookSky💙📚
I take back everything I have said about celebrity children's books.
Bill Bailey in a scene from Black Books
April 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Seems to be a new #Devon #DevonUK account. Say hello to the Globe Inn Blue Sky people.
#Frogmoor #Kingsbridge
theglobeinn.bsky.social The Globe Inn @theglobeinn.bsky.social · Feb 24
Join us for an evening of Traditional Folk Music this Wednesday 26 February 2025🎶 Enjoy delicious food served from 5.30pm, followed by captivating tunes starting at 8pm with Nigel and Sarah Sture. 🍽 🎻 To book your table, call 01548 531351 or use OpenTable. We can't wait to see you there!
March 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
None of MY books has ever reached 11 ratings with every single one being ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I LOVED this story that's why I published but, by crikey, I am bitter about how much better Alice Allan's writing is than mine! 🙄 😃
www.amazon.co.uk/Whispering-T...
#Booksky 💙📚 #DevonUK #KindleCountdown
The Whispering Trees
The Whispering Trees eBook : Allan, Alice: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Sam is so talented. He should be a lot more famous than he is.
#DevonUK
artsdestination.bsky.social Arts Destination South Molton @artsdestination.bsky.social · Feb 1
Supporting the release of new Album Sweet Funk and Roll, Sam will be playing a variety of songs off the new album with a collection of favourites from previous releases.
Support from Taylor Latham. (more info in comments!)
February 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Almost final cover WIP for a #romance set in North Devon.
#DevonUK #Booksky #DevonBookHour
Essential holiday reading for 2025
Also, MC is #Coeliac which added an educational dimension for me at least.
Silhouettes of a man and woman holding hands are shown on a wide sandy beach against a golden sunset. The title, "Call of the Sandpiper" and author name "Kathryn Haydon" are shown above and below the silhouette in a dark gold colour. This may be finished in gold foil on the final book.
February 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
bluepoppypub.bsky.social
Relatively new account here on #Bsky
Say hi and give them a follow, especially if you are in #DevonUK #Exeter #Devon #Booksky
dexinst.bsky.social The Devon and Exeter Institution @dexinst.bsky.social · Jan 21
This morning our new book cleaning volunteers had a training session with bookbinder and conservation specialist Megan Stallworthy from Celandine Books.

Each month this group will systematically work their way through the book collections, helping to minimise the harmful effects of dust.
A group of people sat around tables, cleaning books with brushes.
February 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM