Can you believe that this bird is 5ft tall and eats crocodiles? The shoebill with the Darth Vader stare is found in Uganda - I advise you to stay well clear. 📸 - The Telegraph

3yr old: Where does poo come from? Me(making it simple):You just had lunch Her: Yes Me:The food goes into your mouth & into your tummy.Our body takes all the good stuff and the rest goes to our bottom & when you go to the toilet that comes out as poo Stunned silence Her:& Tigger?

2023 calendars available on my etsy store etsy.com/uk/shop/LizWit… #LakeDistrict #Lancashire #Cumbria #calendars

CAT ADVISORY NOTICE: It’s currently 0c in London; all cats are instructed to get inside, find the warmest spot in the house and remain there until Spring. Instructions for humans on how frequently to provide meals and snacks will follow.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Rishi Sunak So pleased to hear you speaking out about #dyscalculia. Please do have a look at the statement put out today by The Dyscalculia Network Thank you so much for speaking out on this!

"Rescuers in the #LakeDistrict have warned of the perils of relying on digital mapping software after two callouts on successive days to people following routes on an app."

Stephen King It’ll be your personal favorite song, played on a loop until you hate it completely and can’t stand it anymore. Then, you hear the bell as the elevator reaches the ground floor … silence fills the elevator for what fees like ages. The song comes back on, this is hell.

A great tweet here from Philippa_Perry some really interesting responses and it makes you think .. I often remember dreams but I shall try to write them down more often to help myself focus on the important parts in them.

Your council is changing. From 1 April all your council services will be delivered by the new Westmorland and Furness Council if you live in South Lakeland, Barrow or Eden. ◾ Follow Westmorland and Furness Council ◾ Visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Cumbria County Council is reminding residents and businesses about the 4-week scheduled closure of Kirkstone Pass starting Monday 6 March. The A592 will be fully closed between Brothers Water and the Kirkstone Pass Inn for road safety improvements. Find out more at: ow.ly/pbQk50N4Izf

One month to go! Cumberland Council will launch on 1 April. We will take over the running services in the areas currently covered by Allerdale Borough Council, Carlisle City Council and Copeland Borough Council. This includes the services delivered by Cumbria County Council.

Your council is changing. From 1 April all your council services will be delivered by the new Westmorland and Furness Council if you live in South Lakeland, Barrow or Eden. ◾ Follow Westmorland and Furness Council ◾ Visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Cumbria County Council is reminding residents and businesses about the 4-week closure of Kirkstone Pass due to start on Monday 6 March. The A592 will be fully closed between Brothers Water and the Kirkstone Pass Inn for road safety improvements. Find out more at: ow.ly/pbQk50N4Izf

There's just one month to go until we take the reins from Cumbria County Council, Eden District Council, South Lakeland DC and Barrow Borough Council! Keep an eye on our social media feeds for updates over the coming days and weeks or visit our website: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

I've #justsponsored The Last Leg Rights of Women, who's fundraising for Rights of Women on JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/the-last-…

Weather is gorgeous today but looking changeable in the next couple of day - plan ahead, check the forecast for the hills and think "layers and spares" for what you wear and what you pack - that's what MR volunteers do for every call out.

If you're visiting the National Parks of England and Wales this weekend, #BeAdventureSmart and have some great adventures. If you can support MR with a donation, that'd be great - either in a collection box or online (national or teams QR codes) - whatever works best for you.

Playing this lovely gig in Ambleside at the weekend. It’s a BYOB kind of affair 😊 #singersongwriter #originalmusic #livemusic #contemporaryfolkmusic

Morag Skelton believes that nothing should come between anyone and getting out there in nature. As a deaf climber constantly pushing the limits of possible, she lives that belief. Berghaus #DeafAwarenessWeek youtube.com/watch?v=0oGAoW…