This is a really nice infographic with lots of interesting facts. Everything sounds straightforward and clear and hence, why not sign this sensible petition? Well, sadly not everything is as straightforward as it seems.

it’s more important to manage hedges as permanent habitat than worry about them as temporary larders

A local farmer, family friend, dropped dead a few weeks ago at 42. Left behind a wife and three boys. It’s never worth missing that time.

New beers to try… it’s going to be a nice evening.

An observation test for you - (originally intended for 8 year-olds) “The artist has hidden 12 animals in this picture. How many can you find?” (From ‘Treasure’ magazine, 1963. Artist Don Harley)

There are worse ways to spend a morning.

This didn’t end as I expected.

This sort of shit really puts me off. I’m centre left, but this attitude is pathetic.

I’ve been binging on the Empire: World History by anita anand and William Dalrymple recently. It’s marvellous. Very informative, very easy listening and the two have a great chemistry. You’re listening to two friends as well as respected academics. Would definitely recommend.

Like my dad, the King’s dad, the Prime Minister’s dad, the England football captain’s dad and Churchill’s mum.

I decided to wait in the car a little longer…

The British public voting for every Bushtucker Trial.

Pfff, this is nothing. I was a shy nerd at an all boys grammar school.

Nailed it.

RIP Doddie Weir 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The world of rugby has lost one of its most colourful characters.

Only Faf could make getting thrown out of a ruck look so effortlessly cool 😎 #AutumnNationsSeries | @autumnnations

The remake of Winnie the Pooh looks amazing.

This is inspired.

Today marks the annual end of “telling my family that I know I’m hard to buy for, but I really am just happy to get books” with being given things which aren’t books.