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Portrait of a gorgeous Yellow Wagtail. 😍 Taken recently at the Westonzoyland Airfield in Somerset. 😊🐦

📸 by @CarlBovisNature

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Westonzoyland Engine Rhyne

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The perfect little capsule image of an industrial narrow gauge railway. A line of fire buckets at Westonzoyland Pumping Station museum. #latergram #railway #railroad #narrowgauge #museum #westonzoyland (at Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum)

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RD21922sc. 1949 Lister Railtruck. by Ron Fisher Via Flickr: RD21922sc. The Westonzoyland Light Railway is a short 2ft gauge line at the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum which is situated in the Somerset Levels near Bridgwater. For a video of the museum, see here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ekw7Dymnsg&t=2s The Pumping station didn’t have a railway in its operating days, but one has been added since it became a museum; this was partly to help move heavy machinery and equipment around the site, and partly to give the visiting public demonstrations of how narrow gauge railways were used in peat extraction works, sewage works, quarries and other industrial installations. It is also used to transport timber from the wood pile when the museum has pumping and other engines in steam, and on public open days it offers visitors a short ride from the courtyard to the car car park and back. On the day of my visit, these were being worked by a 1949 Lister Railtruck. This is a screenshot from a video I filmed while I was there: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbuJALVCAIg Wednesday, 18th August, 2021. Copyright © Ron Fisher 2021.

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📅 Today in History: July 6, 1685

James II defeats James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth, at the Battle of Sedgemoor

The Battle of Sedgemoor, fought on 6th July 1685 on the moors on the edge of Westonzoyland, was the last major battle on English soil when Englishmen took up arms against fellow Englishmen. The battle was a climax of a rebellion led by the Protestant Duke of Monmouth attempting to overthrow James II the Catholic King of England.

Key Facts: Date: 6th July, 1685 War: Monmouth Rebellion Location: Near Bridgwater, Somerset Belligerents: Royalists (led by James II), Rebels (led by James Scott, also known as the Duke of Monmouth) Victors: Royalists Commanders: Louis de Duras (Royalists), Duke of Monmouth (Rebels)

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📅 Сегодня историческая дата: 6 Июля 1685 г.

Английский король Яков II одержал победу над Джеймсом Скоттом, герцогом Монмутским, в битве при Седжмуре

Седжмурская битва, произошедшая 6 июля 1685 г. на болотах на окраине Вестонзойленда, была последним крупным сражением на английской земле, когда англичане взялись за оружие против своих соотечественников. Битва стала кульминацией восстания герцога Монмута, пытавшегося свергнуть Якова II и захватить английский трон.

Ключевые факты Монмутского восстания: Дата: 6 июля 1685 года Местоположение: Недалеко от Бриджуотера в Сомерсете, Англия Воюющие стороны: Роялисты (во главе – Яков II), повстанцы (во главе с Джеймсом Скоттом, также известным как герцог Монмутский) Победители: Роялисты Командиры: Луи де Дюрас (Роялисты), герцог Монмутский (Повстанцы)

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First post! The post that hurts the most.

So, this is my first post. I made this page so people could follow my footsteps for anyone who is interested in my journey from bum to someone.

I recently broke up with my girlfriend of quite some time. This isn’t really supposed to be a sob fest but the breakup was pretty bad. I had to leave the home we shared together in London. I had to quit my job (for reasons I won’t get into here!) and obviously worst of all, I lost the person I love and my best friend. You can’t really explain what it’s like to go from talking to someone everyday for the last 5 years to having no contact with them at all. It’s quite something I have to say and I don’t wish anyone through it.

So this leads me up to where we are at. I’m unemployed, homeless, and needing direction. This blog is as much as anything an open discussion regarding depression. Something that unfortunately I’ve suffered with for a number of years and I fear may have hastened the demise of my relationship.

My key aim is to show how, hopefully, with a plan and some direction anyone out there who feels lost or alone or sad can push themselves. I’m really trying to steer away from this being a cheesy, feel good thing with loads of montages of me running up staircases in the rain to an 80s sound track. Life isn’t all sunshine and farts and I’m very aware of this. I’ve been that guy who has just given up. Lying in bed for days, weeks. Fluctuating weight. No drive. No interest in my own wellbeing or safety. I’m no saint. I can’t lie and say this was something I convinced myself to do easily. I didn’t. I spent a good month after the breakup basically not living and simply passing time. I didn’t have an interest in having “another go at it” as everyone told me I should.

So as much as anything it’s a blog for family and friends and like minded people to try and keep me on track. Encourage. And also to help those who feel as alone as I feel sometimes. Let’s push forward together and see what we can do, eh?

At this current stage it’s Wednesday the 31st of May, 00:41 hours and I’m at my Dad and step-mums house in the village of Westonzoyland. Came here on Friday night so we could go to a gig together on the Sunday in the nearest town of Bridgwater. It’s a special place is ‘Bridgy’. You notice there is no 'E’ in the word Bridgwater and I notice there about 2 or 3 chromosomes too many in the people who frequent the town.

On the Sunday we went to said gig. It was good to see some live music. I’m a musician myself so I do enjoy a good live band. Maybe one day I’ll play you a song on here? (I won’t play you a song on here)

At the gig I met a girl working behind the bar. She was stunning! Blonde hair, no makeup on at all. Her skin was porcelain and had no imperfections. She wore dark red lipstick to accentuate her skin tone and her eyes were deep and blue. Huge eyelashes! Sorta eyes you lose a summer in as Morgan Freeman might say. Sounds better if you read that last line in a Morgan Freeman voice and pretend you’re in jail.

But anyway. Part of the new me I decided if, when we leave, I find myself one on one with this girl I’m going to ask for her phone number and tell her how beautiful she is. As we left the bar I knew she was outside and deep down I wanted her to be with someone to spare my blushes. She was alone…

So I waited and waited and then when I couldn’t wait any longer I finally drew the courage to speak to her. I approached her and said “This is a strange one and not something I’ve done before, but I just think you’re so beautiful. Do you think it wouldn’t be too rude of me to ask for your phone number?”

To my dismay she said yes! I handed her my phone and she proceeded to enter in the digits. She then said “You’re very brave” Winked and walked off back into the bar. I checked the number and it was, at first glance, legit. The right amount of digits. I saved the number. 'Rachel’ was her name or at least what she said it was in my contacts.

I text her that night. Giving her my name and apologising again for how I approached her. We text most of the evening until I fell asleep. In the morning I awoke to a text message from her explaining that she had tried to look me up on Facebook, twitter and instagram and her search had come back blank. I told her this was because I had no social media as I didn’t really believe it was healthy or natural. Something I’ve always thought ever since I had a MySpace page and felt like I was sat up for hours on end stalking a girl I was seeing at the time as she would go radio silent for chunks of time. I didn’t like the way it made me act so I deleted it, ended it with her and swore off it for life.

And from here on in the conversation slowly tailed off. She asked me to get snapchat. I politely declined. She asked me how she could trust me when I had no digital foot print online. I told her most of the internet is basically a who’s who of dirty old boys hiding behind avatars online, pretending to be sexy 16 year olds and pop stars (my god kids are getting sexier) and surely meeting me in person and asking me what she couldn’t find out online would be safer as she can see who I really am.

I was blocked today on iMessage and WhatsApp at 15.31 hours.

And the reason it seems was because I like my privacy and wish more people would appreciate theirs. I didn’t want to send her pictures of my head or what I’m about to eat. Or a meme of some kid doing a thing while holding a thing. And that was enough to deem me undateable. A really strange situation to find yourself in and, if I’m honest, one that made me quite depressed and low for most of the evening. I know I’d only met her once and if I hadn’t of asked for her number you never would of known what could of happened. But unfortunately not knowing anything in this instance is better than knowing something. Which seems so often the case these days.

Alas, depression still hanging heavy like a dulling wine I have to look to the next few days to keep my spirit up. I have been staying with my friend, Jane, since I returned to the southwest of England and it’s been fantastic seeing her again after too long without her. Unfortunately finding work in the area she lives is hard especially when you have no money to start with and this means I’m on the move again.

Tomorrow afternoon I move into my new home for the next few months with my Brother and his girlfriend. I can’t explain to you how excited and grateful I am for them allowing me the chance. It gets me closer to work opportunities and closer to good friends, and most importantly it gets me closer to them and makes me feel safe. And I cant stress enough how when you suffer from depression knowing that you’re safe and there are people you can talk to, or even just sit in silence with, can change your whole mindset for the better.

Ahhhh thank you, Jane! I will see you over the next few weekends to cook for you!

Finally, the main part of the blog. The direction part. When I got back to the southwest I sat at my mums house the first few days and had a good hard look at myself. I’ve never really done anything I wanted to do. Always changing my mind at the last second or encountering shit luck or playing it safe. I thought to myself “I don’t want to do this anymore.” I don’t want to be the guy coming home back to his mum and his dad with his tail between his legs and them thinking here we go again.

So I decided I was going to follow a dream I always had as a kid. To join the forces. I didn’t mind who it was, Army, Navy, the RAF; I was going to pick myself up off the floor, get fit and get out of here and do something meaningful with my life.

At this stage my applications are in with all three. The Army have got back to me and I’ve been sponsored to the Taunton ACC to have interviews, hopefully about going in as an officer. But if not I’ll be a grunt. I’m not choosey. I also finalised my RAF application to try and become a weapons operator working on aircraft. This has only just been submitted but I’ll keep you posted!

Sorry this was such a long one. It won’t happen again. But do check back to see my progress and hopefully have a good larf and some serious chats.

Love love Nicholas

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Getting ready for our long trip back home to the Azores 🌊🦈🌄tomorrow... Making chewy fig and almond granola bars with my favourite son 💕 They'll give us something yummy and nutritious to eat and fill the gap between meals as we head back to the sunshine. Can't wait to tuck in 😋 . . . . #worldschooling #veganmom #vegankid #azores #healthyhappylife #rawfood #rawsnacks #zerowaste #adventures #positivevibes #fromscratch #healthyvegankids (at Westonzoyland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpw_ARSBflv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rxyfcka5ijup

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The buildings at Westonzoyland Pumping Station museum, with an old gear wheel used as a ventilator. #latergram #museum #westonzoyland #nofilter #nofilterneeded (at Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum)

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WE'RE ON A ROLL!!! An exciting long weekend starting tomorrow at The Carpenter's Arms in Miserden (Weds 23rd), Aberystwyth Folk Club (Thu 24th), Fishguard Folk Festival (Fri & Sat 25th, 26th) and Music on the Levels in Westonzoyland (Sun 27th)

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@brandon_tinley looking slightly nervous about the prospect of riding my BUELL down a drag strip at 120 MPH (at Westonzoyland)

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Mid-Somerset's low-lying landscape contains willow trees and quiet streams, drained by the River Brue and River Parrett. The Polden Hills stretch across Mid-Somerset's central region but hardly rise above 300ft. Nevertheless, they afford fine views over the lowlands to both the north and south.  tree removal brisbane 

The lowland area, known as The Plain of Sedgemoor, was previously submerged. It is now criss-crossed by way of a maze of drainage ditches, known as rhines. Vast tracts of unspoilt countryside lie involving the collection of major roads that find this region. A collection of hamlets, villages and historical attractions are typically accessible for those on self catering holiday breaks in Mid-Somerset. We've provided an account of some of the very most notable.

Bridgwater

This one-time thriving port is situated on the River Parret and is steeped in history. The city was used by the Duke of Monmouth as his head quarters, prior to the Battle of Sedgemoor in the late 17th century. He was later declared king here. Oliver Cromwell's esteemed admiral, Robert Blake was born here. There's a museum commemorating his life. Sites of interest include St Mary's Church, with its elaborate screen-work along with Castle Street and its handsome Georgian architecture.

Bruton

Located in the valley of the River Brue, Bruton features a thin packhorse bridge, known locally as Bruton Bow. The remains of a 12th century priory, a three storey dovecot, are available on a mountain overlooking the town.

Burnham-on-Sea

A tiny coastal resort with over 5 miles of sandy beaches, that affords a good view of Bridgwater Bay. The area church is noted because of its 80ft, 14th-century tower which leans some 3 ft from the vertical. In addition it houses the'Whitehall Altar'which was commissioned by James II and was previously housed in Whitehall, Hampton Court and Westminster Abbey before George IV gave it to the Vicar of Burnham in 1820.  brisbane tree lopping services 

Castle Cary

Featuring a wonderful old town with old houses, shops and a rock lock-up that dates back again to the late 18th century. Situated behind the 18th century market hall, it resembles a rock bee-hive with gratings instead of windows.

Glastonbury

As well as the well-known festival, Glastonbury can be fabled for its abbey, that sadly, only fragments remain. It absolutely was the last of a string built on the same site: the initial was founded in AD 688. Glastonbury can be associated with Arthurian legend and is thought by some to be Avalon, the place were King Arthur was taken following his death. The Holy Grail can be said to have been brought from Jerusalem by Joseph of Arimathea and placed below Chalice Spring on Glastonbury Tor. The George and Pilgrims Inn is one of the oldest English inns with other notable buildings including StJohn's Church and St Man's Almshouses.

Meare

This is the site of one of the lake villages built through the Iron Age. The city was previously owned by the Abbots of Glastonbury, who stayed at Meare Manor House through the summer. Your house dates from the 14th century, as does the Fish House, on the fringes of the village.

Sedgemoor

An area of low-lying marshlands that stretch from the Mendips to Taunton and Ilminster, To the North of Westonzoyland village, visitors will see the site of the Battle of Sedgemoor, the last major battle to be fought in England.

Somerton

Set on the River Cary; this attractive town features a satisfying array of historical buildings including 16th-century houses on the north side of the market-place and an 18th century town hall. To the west are the Hext Almhouses which date from 1626.

Street

This really is town is on the slopes of the Polden Hills, where the Romans mined stone. There are good walks to be enjoyed over the nearby hills, with some good views of the Mendip and Quantock Hills and to the Bristol Channel in the distance. On Windmill Hill to the south-east stands a monument commemorating Admiral Lord Hood, who served valiantly contrary to the French.

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