Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar The last window ‘Winter Sunrise’ Artist: SR Badmin

It's Christmas Eve. 'And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.' A detail of Harry Stammers' great 1950s scheme of glass in the Blacader aisle of Glasgow Cathedral.

2/2 'They found Mary and the babe lying in the manger' Another detail of Harry Stammers' great scheme in the Blacader aisle of Glasgow Cathedral. #AdventAngels

Sverdlovsk Square, Moscow, Christmas Eve, 1985, 39 years ago today. In the background is a poster for Elem Klimov's masterpiece иди и смотри ('Come and See'), which had just been released. One of the greatest films ever made. The future Mrs K looking cold, it was minus 26, after

Presenting our 2024 BBC News/Channel 4 News musical Christmas collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins and I perform In The Bleak Midwinter. Wherever you are in the world, whatever you may be celebrating, our very best wishes. Ciaran Jenkins BBC Radio 3 BBC News (UK) Channel 4 News

A few potential words of the day: Joblijock: a disturber of domestic peace (small children, cantankerous uncles, etc). Yule-hole: the furthest notch in your belt that you need to resort to at Christmas. Confelicity: joy in other people’s happiness. Merry Christmas.

Everyday Ladybird things Hand-knitted mittens (And a fine bit of painting by Harry Wingfield) A Second Picture, 1970

#TRAIN Due to an earlier train fault, the 18:23 #Belfast Grand Central to #Lisburn will no longer call at Adelaide, Balmoral, Finaghy, Dunmurry, Derriaghy, Lambeg & Hilden. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. ℹ️ Click here for the latest updates👉 bit.ly/3ngmbCw

Translink And this is why I’ve given up travelling by train into Belfast, not reliable any more. I’m not standing in a cold ‘shelter’ waiting for another train to finish my journey. Pathetic.

“In the holly tree, which is rich with red berries, fieldfares, redwings, and mistle-thrushes are busy feeding” Writer: EL Grant Watson Artist: CF Tunnicliffe (What to Look for in Winter, 1959)

Other work of the Ladybird artists Redwings in Winter Artist: CF Tunnicliffe

We are appealing to all road users to continue to exercise due care and attention on the roads in many parts of Northern Ireland. Please be aware of fallen trees, power lines and debris, and take the necessary precautions to ensure your journey is as safe as possible.

One sharp custom Peterbilt! #Trucking #TruckingDepot #Truckers #Peterbilt

Today my daughter and I were in the car. Behind us, a man in a big Porsche. He seemed to take umbrage when I stopped to let a pedestrian cross (the lights ahead were red anyway). He tried to undertake me, but failed. He then tailgated me for about half a mile, gesticulating like

It’s a Saturday but there’s a twist. It is 1967. Tonight you’re going out with a good friend but you’ve got to pick one of these restaurants, from their menu. Which is it going to be? (RT this thread) 1. The Trencherman owned by Terence Stamp on New Kings Road

Institute & Faculty of Actuaries IFoA says it acted in the public interest & in line with its Royal Charter in prosecuting me for strong criticisms of Islamic texts condoning wife beating, child marriage, sexual slavery & FGM. Do you think that was in the public interest?

Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 5 ‘Snowstorm in a Pennine Valley’ Artist: SR Badmin

Great color scheme on this custom rig! #Trucking #TruckingDepot #Truckers

Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 6 ‘Lane in Winter’ Artist: Rowland Hilder

Wow! Take a look at the color on this Kenworth! #Trucking #TruckingDepot #Truckers