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Spring Flowers In England Stock Photos and Images
sunset at bedruthan steps in cornwall england uk
sunset at bedruthan steps in cornwall england ukhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sunset-at-bedruthan-steps-in-cornwall-england-uk-image246623255.html
Spring flowers at Prospect Gardens and the War Memorial in Harrogate North Yorkshire England
Spring flowers at Prospect Gardens and the War Memorial in Harrogate North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spring-flowers-at-prospect-gardens-and-the-war-memorial-in-harrogate-north-yorkshire-england-image348988905.html
UK, England, London, Westminster St. James's park. Spring flower gardens in the royal park with the London Eye and buildings on Whitehall
UK, England, London, Westminster St. James's park. Spring flower gardens in the royal park with the London Eye and buildings on Whitehallhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/uk-england-london-westminster-st-jamess-park-spring-flower-gardens-in-the-royal-park-with-the-london-eye-and-buildings-on-whitehall-image360380802.html
Court House Museum and Spring flowers in the Castle Grounds at Knaresborough North Yorkshire England
Court House Museum and Spring flowers in the Castle Grounds at Knaresborough North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/court-house-museum-and-spring-flowers-in-the-castle-grounds-at-knaresborough-north-yorkshire-england-image415462549.html
Leafy path through native English Bluebells growing in a deciduous Bluebell wood in spring. West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Britain
Leafy path through native English Bluebells growing in a deciduous Bluebell wood in spring. West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Britainhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/leafy-path-through-native-english-bluebells-growing-in-a-deciduous-bluebell-wood-in-spring-west-stoke-chichester-west-sussex-england-uk-britain-image244804145.html
Spa Gardens in Spring at Ripon North Yorkshire England
Spa Gardens in Spring at Ripon North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spa-gardens-in-spring-at-ripon-north-yorkshire-england-image244440454.html
Glory of the Snow flowers in lawns near Kew Palace in spring, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London
Glory of the Snow flowers in lawns near Kew Palace in spring, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Londonhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-glory-of-the-snow-flowers-in-lawns-near-kew-palace-in-spring-royal-50651878.html
Dramatic sky with grey storm clouds over frost damaged magnolia trees in RHS Garden, Wisley, Surrey, south-east England in spring before heavy rain
Dramatic sky with grey storm clouds over frost damaged magnolia trees in RHS Garden, Wisley, Surrey, south-east England in spring before heavy rainhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dramatic-sky-with-grey-storm-clouds-over-frost-damaged-magnolia-trees-in-rhs-garden-wisley-surrey-south-east-england-in-spring-before-heavy-rain-image418869351.html
Bluebell wood on a sunny day, England
Bluebell wood on a sunny day, Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebell-wood-on-a-sunny-day-england-image245464223.html
bluebells in the misty woods near Minterne Magna at dawn, Dorset, England, UK
bluebells in the misty woods near Minterne Magna at dawn, Dorset, England, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bluebells-in-the-misty-woods-near-minterne-magna-at-dawn-dorset-england-87981438.html
Red tulips near Buckingham Palace in London
Red tulips near Buckingham Palace in Londonhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/red-tulips-near-buckingham-palace-in-london-image338535864.html
A path through an English Bluebell wood in spring time with the leaves on the trees just coming out, Staffordshire, England, UK
A path through an English Bluebell wood in spring time with the leaves on the trees just coming out, Staffordshire, England, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-path-through-an-english-bluebell-wood-in-spring-time-with-the-leaves-on-the-trees-just-coming-out-staffordshire-england-uk-image402607276.html
A Landscape view of Buckingham Palace in the Spring time, City of Westminster, London, England UK
A Landscape view of Buckingham Palace in the Spring time, City of Westminster, London, England UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-landscape-view-of-buckingham-palace-in-the-spring-time-city-of-westminster-81431038.html
Country lane in late spring, between Oborne and Poyntington, Sherborne, Dorset England
Country lane in late spring, between Oborne and Poyntington, Sherborne, Dorset Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/country-lane-in-late-spring-between-oborne-and-poyntington-sherborne-dorset-england-image359433845.html
Flowers at Boscastle Harbour in springtime, Atlantic coast, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Flowers at Boscastle Harbour in springtime, Atlantic coast, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/flowers-at-boscastle-harbour-in-springtime-atlantic-coast-cornwall-england-united-kingdom-europe-image333932036.html
Portrait (vertical) of a Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana), AKA Cuban lily, flowering in a garden in Spring (May) in West Sussex, England, UK.
Portrait (vertical) of a Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana), AKA Cuban lily, flowering in a garden in Spring (May) in West Sussex, England, UK.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/portrait-vertical-of-a-portuguese-squill-scilla-peruviana-aka-cuban-lily-flowering-in-a-garden-in-spring-may-in-west-sussex-england-uk-image246243256.html
Close up of red fox standing on the grass in the garden with spring flowers, UK.
Close up of red fox standing on the grass in the garden with spring flowers, UK.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-close-up-of-red-fox-standing-on-the-grass-in-the-garden-with-spring-166821732.html
St Matthews church, Sutton Bridge village, South Holland district, Lincolnshire, England
St Matthews church, Sutton Bridge village, South Holland district, Lincolnshire, Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/st-matthews-church-sutton-bridge-village-south-holland-district-lincolnshire-england-image415704046.html
Famous landmark of London, Tower bridge, view through a window surrounded by flowers in England - UK
Famous landmark of London, Tower bridge, view through a window surrounded by flowers in England - UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/famous-landmark-of-london-tower-bridge-view-through-a-window-surrounded-by-flowers-in-england-uk-image240812832.html
Bluebell wood and footpath, near Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Bluebell wood and footpath, near Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebell-wood-and-footpath-near-great-ayton-north-yorkshire-england-united-kingdom-europe-image362263296.html
Closeup of bluebell flowers growing in a UK woodland, in spring.
Closeup of bluebell flowers growing in a UK woodland, in spring.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/closeup-of-bluebell-flowers-growing-in-a-uk-woodland-in-spring-image426721100.html
Snowdrops (Galanthus) flowering beside the River Avill in North Hawkwell Wood, otherwise known as Snowdrop Valley, Exmoor
Snowdrops (Galanthus) flowering beside the River Avill in North Hawkwell Wood, otherwise known as Snowdrop Valley, Exmoorhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-snowdrops-galanthus-flowering-beside-the-river-avill-in-north-hawkwell-37225659.html
Bluebells and fallen log in Unity Woods, Cornwall
Bluebells and fallen log in Unity Woods, Cornwallhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebells-and-fallen-log-in-unity-woods-cornwall-image354930769.html
Daffodils in bloom at Ripon Cathedral in spring Ripon North Yorkshire England
Daffodils in bloom at Ripon Cathedral in spring Ripon North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/daffodils-in-bloom-at-ripon-cathedral-in-spring-ripon-north-yorkshire-england-image348983875.html
Fallen tree stump in blue English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in woodland in spring in Surrey, south-east England
Fallen tree stump in blue English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in woodland in spring in Surrey, south-east Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fallen-tree-stump-in-blue-english-bluebells-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-flowering-in-woodland-in-spring-in-surrey-south-east-england-image426462962.html
Bluebells flowering in woodlands during spring, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Bluebells flowering in woodlands during spring, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebells-flowering-in-woodlands-during-spring-surrey-england-united-kingdom-europe-image355968787.html
Kensington Palace gardens on a spring morning located in Central London, UK
Kensington Palace gardens on a spring morning located in Central London, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kensington-palace-gardens-on-a-spring-morning-located-in-central-london-uk-image363424978.html
The forest floor is covered in a carpet of bluebells below the emerging canopy of bright spring leaves, Walstead in West Sussex, England.
The forest floor is covered in a carpet of bluebells below the emerging canopy of bright spring leaves, Walstead in West Sussex, England.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-forest-floor-is-covered-in-a-carpet-of-bluebells-below-the-emerging-canopy-of-bright-spring-leaves-walstead-in-west-sussex-england-image426003426.html
Gorse with Yellow Flowers in Spring England UK
Gorse with Yellow Flowers in Spring England UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-gorse-with-yellow-flowers-in-spring-england-uk-17118934.html
A tall spike of white Eremurus himalaicus (Himalayan foxtail lily) flowering in late spring / early summer in RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, SE England
A tall spike of white Eremurus himalaicus (Himalayan foxtail lily) flowering in late spring / early summer in RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, SE Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-tall-spike-of-white-eremurus-himalaicus-himalayan-foxtail-lily-flowering-in-late-spring-early-summer-in-rhs-garden-wisley-surrey-se-england-image363739045.html
A pathway through a bluebell wood with an abundance of flowers growing
A pathway through a bluebell wood with an abundance of flowers growinghttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-pathway-through-a-bluebell-wood-with-an-abundance-of-flowers-growing-image425841374.html
bluebells in the woods near Minterne Magna, Dorset, England
bluebells in the woods near Minterne Magna, Dorset, Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bluebells-in-the-woods-near-minterne-magna-dorset-england-114342184.html
Bluebells and trees in spring at Bow Wood near Lea in the Derbyshire Peak District England UK
Bluebells and trees in spring at Bow Wood near Lea in the Derbyshire Peak District England UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebells-and-trees-in-spring-at-bow-wood-near-lea-in-the-derbyshire-peak-district-england-uk-image401470700.html
The facade of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen in London, showing spring flowers, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
The facade of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen in London, showing spring flowers, London, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-facade-of-buckingham-palace-the-official-residence-of-the-queen-in-london-showing-spring-flowers-london-england-united-kingdom-europe-image346521994.html
Native English Bluebells growing in a Bluebell wood in spring. West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Britain
Native English Bluebells growing in a Bluebell wood in spring. West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Britainhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/native-english-bluebells-growing-in-a-bluebell-wood-in-spring-west-stoke-chichester-west-sussex-england-uk-britain-image244804152.html
Springtime celandines in the graveyard of St Margarets church in the Cotswold village of Bagendon, Gloucestershire UK
Springtime celandines in the graveyard of St Margarets church in the Cotswold village of Bagendon, Gloucestershire UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/springtime-celandines-in-the-graveyard-of-st-margarets-church-in-the-cotswold-village-of-bagendon-gloucestershire-uk-image416802678.html
Panoramic view beautiful display of spring bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in UK woodland in dappled sunlight. Natural bluebell flowers, England.
Panoramic view beautiful display of spring bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in UK woodland in dappled sunlight. Natural bluebell flowers, England.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/panoramic-view-beautiful-display-of-spring-bluebells-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-in-uk-woodland-in-dappled-sunlight-natural-bluebell-flowers-england-image244647073.html
Cyclamen and daffodils in bloom under a tree at Ripon Cathedral in spring Ripon North Yorkshire England
Cyclamen and daffodils in bloom under a tree at Ripon Cathedral in spring Ripon North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cyclamen-and-daffodils-in-bloom-under-a-tree-at-ripon-cathedral-in-spring-ripon-north-yorkshire-england-image348983440.html
Daffodils by the Kingds Tower at Knaresborough Castle in Knaresborough North Yorkshire England
Daffodils by the Kingds Tower at Knaresborough Castle in Knaresborough North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/daffodils-by-the-kingds-tower-at-knaresborough-castle-in-knaresborough-north-yorkshire-england-image349307154.html
Red fox, Vulpes vulpes, with gorse flowers in spring
Red fox, Vulpes vulpes, with gorse flowers in springhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-red-fox-vulpes-vulpes-with-gorse-flowers-in-spring-29126015.html
Blue English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in woodland in spring in Surrey, south-east England
Blue English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in woodland in spring in Surrey, south-east Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/blue-english-bluebells-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-flowering-in-woodland-in-spring-in-surrey-south-east-england-image425291794.html
Red poppies, backlit field at sunrise, beautiful wild flowers, Peak District National Park, Baslow, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Red poppies, backlit field at sunrise, beautiful wild flowers, Peak District National Park, Baslow, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/red-poppies-backlit-field-at-sunrise-beautiful-wild-flowers-peak-district-national-park-baslow-derbyshire-england-united-kingdom-europe-image333934277.html
The east front of York Minster seen from St. William's College, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
The east front of York Minster seen from St. William's College, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-east-front-of-york-minster-seen-from-st-williams-college-york-north-yorkshire-england-united-kingdom-europe-image268818230.html
Red fox standing in the garden with flowers, spring in UK.
Red fox standing in the garden with flowers, spring in UK.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/red-fox-standing-in-the-garden-with-flowers-spring-in-uk-image216720732.html
Common English Bluebells, Vale Royal Woods, Cheshire, England, UK
Common English Bluebells, Vale Royal Woods, Cheshire, England, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/common-english-bluebells-vale-royal-woods-cheshire-england-uk-image393978031.html
Native English Bluebells growing in a mixed Bluebell wood with coppiced trees in spring. West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Britain
Native English Bluebells growing in a mixed Bluebell wood with coppiced trees in spring. West Stoke, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK, Britainhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/native-english-bluebells-growing-in-a-mixed-bluebell-wood-with-coppiced-trees-in-spring-west-stoke-chichester-west-sussex-england-uk-britain-image244804157.html
Dunstanburgh Castle in Spring, with yellow gorse in flower, Northumberland, England, UK
Dunstanburgh Castle in Spring, with yellow gorse in flower, Northumberland, England, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dunstanburgh-castle-in-spring-with-yellow-gorse-in-flower-northumberland-102750844.html
Suffolk bluebell wood in Spring
Suffolk bluebell wood in Springhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/suffolk-bluebell-wood-in-spring-image336461686.html
Daffodils in the moat below ruined towers at Knaresborough Castle in Knaresborough North Yorkshire England
Daffodils in the moat below ruined towers at Knaresborough Castle in Knaresborough North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/daffodils-in-the-moat-below-ruined-towers-at-knaresborough-castle-in-knaresborough-north-yorkshire-england-image349305229.html
Country lane in late spring, between Oborne and Poyntington, Sherborne, Dorset, England
Country lane in late spring, between Oborne and Poyntington, Sherborne, Dorset, Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/country-lane-in-late-spring-between-oborne-and-poyntington-sherborne-dorset-england-image362187773.html
Close-up of Bluebells growing in Hertfordshire Woods
Close-up of Bluebells growing in Hertfordshire Woodshttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/close-up-of-bluebells-growing-in-hertfordshire-woods-image424600246.html
Sheep and lambs grazing in Buttercup field, Broadway, Cotswolds AONB, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Sheep and lambs grazing in Buttercup field, Broadway, Cotswolds AONB, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheep-and-lambs-grazing-in-buttercup-field-broadway-cotswolds-aonb-worcestershire-england-united-kingdom-europe-image187362233.html
Bluebells at Rannerdale overlooking Crummock Water in the Lake District in Cumbria
Bluebells at Rannerdale overlooking Crummock Water in the Lake District in Cumbriahttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebells-at-rannerdale-overlooking-crummock-water-in-the-lake-district-in-cumbria-image338938581.html
Fountain, pond and beautiful gardens at Lyme Hall stately home in Peak District, Cheshire, UK
Fountain, pond and beautiful gardens at Lyme Hall stately home in Peak District, Cheshire, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fountain-pond-and-beautiful-gardens-at-lyme-hall-stately-home-in-peak-district-cheshire-uk-image215565445.html
Bouquet of spring flowers in stylish kitchen,Uk.Kitchen decoration idea, still life composition, natural sunlight from window.Afternoon light.Design.
Bouquet of spring flowers in stylish kitchen,Uk.Kitchen decoration idea, still life composition, natural sunlight from window.Afternoon light.Design.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bouquet-of-spring-flowers-in-stylish-kitchenukkitchen-decoration-idea-still-life-composition-natural-sunlight-from-windowafternoon-lightdesign-image185307515.html
St Pancras clock tower, looking through spring blossom from Pancras Square, in north London, UK
St Pancras clock tower, looking through spring blossom from Pancras Square, in north London, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/st-pancras-clock-tower-looking-through-spring-blossom-from-pancras-square-in-north-london-uk-image349209608.html
Bluebell wood in rural Sussex, United Kingdom.
Bluebell wood in rural Sussex, United Kingdom.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bluebell-wood-in-rural-sussex-united-kingdom-image424643700.html
Fritillaria meleagris. Snakes head fritillary wildflowers in the English countryside. North Meadow, Cricklade, England
Fritillaria meleagris. Snakes head fritillary wildflowers in the English countryside. North Meadow, Cricklade, Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-fritillaria-meleagris-snakes-head-fritillary-wildflowers-in-the-english-35943966.html
Daffodils at Conyngham Hall in Knaresborough North Yorkshire England
Daffodils at Conyngham Hall in Knaresborough North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/daffodils-at-conyngham-hall-in-knaresborough-north-yorkshire-england-image349309773.html
An English Bluebell wood in spring time with the leaves on the trees just coming out, England, UK
An English Bluebell wood in spring time with the leaves on the trees just coming out, England, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-english-bluebell-wood-in-spring-time-with-the-leaves-on-the-trees-just-coming-out-england-uk-image401714188.html
Spring flowers in front of the Kings Tower at Knaresborough Castle at sunset Knaresborough North Yorkshire England
Spring flowers in front of the Kings Tower at Knaresborough Castle at sunset Knaresborough North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spring-flowers-in-front-of-the-kings-tower-at-knaresborough-castle-at-sunset-knaresborough-north-yorkshire-england-image350087235.html
The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid or Ripon Cathedral in the City of Ripon North Yorkshire England
The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid or Ripon Cathedral in the City of Ripon North Yorkshire Englandhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-cathedral-church-of-st-peter-and-st-wilfrid-or-ripon-cathedral-in-the-city-of-ripon-north-yorkshire-england-image244334848.html
An abundance pf bluebells growing in ancient woodland in spring
An abundance pf bluebells growing in ancient woodland in springhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-abundance-pf-bluebells-growing-in-ancient-woodland-in-spring-image425681166.html
Minibeast: A honey bee, Apis mellifera, collecting nectar and pollen from the stamens of white apple tree blossom in spring, Surrey
Minibeast: A honey bee, Apis mellifera, collecting nectar and pollen from the stamens of white apple tree blossom in spring, Surreyhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minibeast-a-honey-bee-apis-mellifera-collecting-nectar-and-pollen-from-the-stamens-of-white-apple-tree-blossom-in-spring-surrey-image354889038.html
bluebells on a spring morning in the woods at Batcombe, Dorset, England, UK
bluebells on a spring morning in the woods at Batcombe, Dorset, England, UKhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bluebells-on-a-spring-morning-in-the-woods-at-batcombe-dorset-england-27886359.html
Delicate bluebells swaying in the breeze
Delicate bluebells swaying in the breezehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/delicate-bluebells-swaying-in-the-breeze-image66395265.html
Snowdrops (Galanthus) flowering in North Hawkwell Wood, otherwise known as Snowdrop Valley, Exmoor National Park, Somerset
Snowdrops (Galanthus) flowering in North Hawkwell Wood, otherwise known as Snowdrop Valley, Exmoor National Park, Somersethttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-snowdrops-galanthus-flowering-in-north-hawkwell-wood-otherwise-known-37225724.html
Bluebell Wood in Staffordshire
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The two 12.48m diameter TBMs working on the Airport Link highway in Brisbane are destined never to see daylight again. When they reach the end of their 2.5km long journeys later this year, they will be lowered into pits in the invert in the roadheader sections of the tunnels into which they junction, rather than being lifted to the surface. The decision avoids a 50m deep reception-recovery shaft near Chalk Street in the residential area of Lutwyche and bypasses about three months of surface work and a large work shed at the site needed to shield the community from construction noise, dust and disruption.
The two 12.48m diameter Herrenknecht TBMs started tunnelling from the working site in Toombul in July 2010 and were about 500m into their respective 2.5km long drives by the end of December 2010. Later in 2011, the two machines are expected to break into junction chambers at the end of the roadheader sections of the tunnels being advanced from the Bowen Hills and Kedron work sites to the southwest. With a diameter of 12.48m the cutterheads and shields are wider than the completed TBM or roadheader tunnels and will remain underground and buried in 14.5m x 14.5m x 16.5m deep pits excavated in the invert of the junction chambers. With a combined investment of $45 million, the main components of the machines and their 180m long trailing backups will be withdrawn back through the drives to the Toombul working site.
Took 12 months to build and a further 3 months to assemble at Toombul.
the Thiess John Holland construction JV. "Burial of machines is a common practice around the world and reduces the complexity of removing the cutterheads and shields. Holes will be cut into sections of the shields to ensure complete internal and external encasement of the machines in concrete."
When it opens in mid-2012, the 6.7km Airport Link toll road will improve travel times between the city and the airport, providing six new lanes for drivers from Bowen Hills and Kedron and four new lanes between Kedron and Toombul. Design-build construction of the tunnels by the Thiess John Holland JV, is part of a massive $4.8 billion infrastructure investment on Brisbane's Northside which includes the Northern Busway tunnel between Windsor and Kedron as part of the Thiess John Holland contract.
To date, more than 8km of the 15km of TBM, roadheader and cut-and-cover tunnelling needed across the project is completed. This includes finish of the 490m of roadheader excavation for the Northern Busway tunnel.
In mid-October 2010, Aker Wirth reported that one of its four heavy-duty T3.20 roadheaders working on the project broke through to finish excavation of the 490m Busway tunnel at Lutwyche. All four machines are equipped with 300kW powered inline cutterheads and have an operating weight of more than 130 tonne.
The roadheaders are operating in different sections of the Airport Link tunnel project, successfully facing the specific challenges of each section. With local support as and when required, and a full complement of consignment stock on site in Brisbane, Aker Wirth has ensured a smooth operation of the machines and low maintenance downtime.
For Brisbane, road tunnelling will continue once the Airport Link is completed. Just as the Airport Link project continues from the finish of the CLEM 7 toll tunnel under the Brisbane River, so the Northern Link project will continue from the finish of the Airport Link. Following that a further highway tunnel and a proposed cross city underground railway services is being considered to improve traffic and public transportation services around the rapidly expanding metropolis.


HCPT 101: We need Easter Eggs!
As part of our fundraising efforts at this years Spring Fair, we are holding an Easter egg tombola. If you could help our cause by donating an Easter egg, please pass it on to Marge and Phil or a Group 101 helper.
The Spring Fair will be our last fundraiser before the Easter pilgrimage and we want to make as much money as we can to help the children of Doncaster. Please help us if you can!


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Electrical upgrades to existing interior and exterior marine docking facilities. Work included providing a new diesel-powered emergency generator, new feeders and panels, and new circuitry to docks. Also designed roof and skylight replacement.


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New VIXIA Line-up of Digital Camcorders from Canon
CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES A POWERFUL NEW VIXIA LINEUP TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERY USER
The New VIXIA Line Offers Advanced Touch Screen and Tracking Technologies Putting Ease-of-Use at Your Fingertips
Lake Success, N.Y., January 5, 2010 - Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging technology, today announced an exciting new line of nine VIXIA High Definition flash memory camcorders. The 2010 high-definition lineup includes Canon's flagship VIXIA HF S-series, the compact VIXIA HF M-series and a new entry-level VIXIA HF R-series. Some new features enhancing Canon's 2010 lineup include a new Touch Panel LCD with an advanced tracking feature helping keep any subject - such as people, pets, or cars - in focus and properly exposed, even in a busy scene. Canon's new VIXIA lineup also includes an enhancement to its image stabilization system and an all-new HD-to-SD Downconversion feature allowing video to be easily uploaded to the web or burned onto DVDs. Select 2010 VIXIA camcorders are compatible with Eye-fi SD Memory Cards, allowing for wireless uploading of video content to a computer or favorite video sharing site via the Eye-fi card's wireless capabilities.
"Canon's new 2010 VIXIA Flash Memory camcorders deliver superior high-definition image quality in a compact, lightweight design and offer a host of new features to make capturing and sharing video easier than ever before," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.
All of the new 2010 VIXIA High Definition camcorders retain Canon's proprietary imaging technologies - a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor. The Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor have been further improved to reduce noise under low-light conditions and enhanced to deliver more faithful reproduction of purple and blue tones - for both video and photos. All of these proprietary technologies combine together to produce Full HD video that is stunningly lifelike with astonishing detail and clarity.
New Advanced Features:
Smart Auto: The Smart Auto mode makes shooting great video even easier by utilizing Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor to intelligently detect and analyze brightness, color, distance and movement and automatically select the best setting for the scene being recorded.
Touch & Track: Canon's new Touch & Track technology enables users to select a subject on the Touch Panel LCD that the camcorder will then recognize and track. This sophisticated technology recognizes faces, objects, even animals, ensuring that your subject will always be in focus and properly exposed.
Relay Recording: Relay Recording allows users to capture uninterrupted video when the primary recording media is full. The camcorder will continue to record a scene by switching from one memory source to the other as it fills up, so that you won't miss a moment of action.
Powered IS: In addition to Canon's Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. This new enhancement can be engaged by pressing the Powered IS button on the LCD panel.
HD-to-SD Downconversion: A new HD-to-SD Downconversion feature enables users to convert recorded high-definition video to standard-definition files while preserving the original HD video. These standard-definition files make it even more convenient to share video online or create a DVD.
Advanced Video Snapshot: Advanced Video Snapshot mode has been upgraded to provide the flexibility of capturing 2, 4, or 8 second video clips while recording or during playback.
VIXIA HF S-series:
The Canon VIXIA HF S21*/**, VIXIA HF S20*/** and VIXIA HF S200*/** Flash Memory camcorders are Canon's premiere camcorders with professional and easy-to-use features to allow anyone to capture outstanding HD video quality. The VIXIA HF S-series comes equipped with varying levels of internal flash memory and all feature two SD card slots for maximum storage capacity and easy video transfer. The VIXIA HF S21 and VIXIA HF S20 camcorders incorporate 64GB and 32GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and the VIXIA HF S200 records video directly to removable SD memory cards. Recording Full 1920 x 1080 HD video, these camcorders feature a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and a Canon 1/2.6-inch, 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor for stunning video and outstanding photos up to 8.0 megapixels. All three models in the VIXIA HF S-series include Canon's new 3.5-inch High Resolution (922,000-dot) Touch Panel LCD screen for a large, bright display and easy menu navigation, including Touch & Track technology. All of the models in this series also feature Canon's Smart Auto, Relay Recording, Powered IS, HD-to-SD Downconversion, and Advanced Video Snapshot.
In addition, the VIXIA HF S-Series includes a host of professional features such as a built-in LANC terminal, and Native 24p (AVCHD) recording. For shooting outside on a sunny day, the VIXIA HF S21 includes a viewfinder which offers a reliable viewing environment when shooting in bright outdoor conditions. The VIXIA HF S21, VIXIA HF S20 and VIXIA HF S200 Flash Memory camcorders are scheduled to be available in April, and will have an estimated retail price of $1399.99, $1099.99 and $999.99 respectively.
VIXIA HF M-series:
The Canon VIXIA HF M31*/**, VIXIA HF M30*/** and VIXIA HF M300*/** Flash Memory camcorders offer consumers stunning HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body. The VIXIA HF M31 and VIXIA HF M30 incorporate 32GB and 8GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and the VIXIA HF M300 records video directly to an SD memory card. Recording Full 1920 x 1080 HD video, these camcorders include a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, a 2.7-inch Touch Panel LCD with Touch & Track technology, Smart Auto, Powered IS and Advanced Video Snapshot. In addition, the VIXIA HF M31 and VIXIA HF M30 models both include Canon's Relay Recording and HD-to-SD Downconversion. The VIXIA HF M31, VIXIA HF M30 and VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory camcorders are scheduled to be available in April for an estimated retail price of $799.99, $699.99 and $679.99 respectively.
VIXIA HF R-series
The Canon VIXIA HF R11*/**, VIXIA HF R10*/** and VIXIA HF R100*/** Flash Memory camcorders are perfect for the budget-conscious consumer who wants Full 1920 x 1080 HD video. The VIXIA HF R11 and VIXIA HF R10 models incorporate 32GB and 8GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and the VIXIA HF R10 records directly to an SD memory card. All three models also include a Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens, Dynamic IS, Smart Auto and Advanced Video Snapshot. Both the VIXIA HF R11 and VIXIA HF R10 feature Canon's Relay Recording and HD-to-SD Downconversion. Additionally the VIXIA HF R10 will be available in three stylish colors, black, red, and silver. The VIXIA HF R31, VIXIA HF R30 and VIXIA HF R300 Flash Memory camcorders will be available in March for an estimated retail price of $699.99, $549.99 and $499.99 respectively.
FS series:
In addition to the new VIXIA High Definition lineup, Canon is also introducing two standard-definition camcorders, the FS31*/**, and FS300*/** Flash Memory camcorders. The Canon FS31 model records to 16GB of internal flash memory, while the FS300 records video directly to an SD memory card. Wrapped in a small and attractive package, the FS-series offers 41x Advanced Zoom to help capture great video even at extreme telephoto distances, as well as Dynamic IS. In addition, the Canon FS300 will be available in three fashionable colors, silver, red, and blue. The Canon FS31 and FS300 Flash Memory camcorders are available in March for an estimated retail price of $349.99 and $299.99 respectively.
New Optional Camcorder Accessories
The new Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case allows you to capture exciting HD footage underwater, up to depths of 130 feet, with any of the VIXIA HF M-series Flash Memory camcorders. The ultimate camcorder accessory for underwater enthusiasts, this compact and lightweight housing seals the camcorder, allowing easy on-camera operation and control. The Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case will be available in April for an estimated retail price of $599.
Also new from Canon is the SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone for the ultimate home theater experience. This new microphone is compatible with the VIXIA HF S-series and VIXIA HF M-series, allowing you to capture lifelike sound from all directions. The Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone will be available in April for an estimated retail price of $250.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all products. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei - "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" - Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
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The revolutionary vent system allows for instant control of the air intake, which combined with the airtight door and dual airflow, permits the logs to be burnt with remarkable efficiency. All the burners are suitable for cooking on the top plate, and for Oven Cooking there is a choice of two Ranges, based on the Henry and Louis models.
There is a 6000btu Back Boiler option available on the larger models, this is ideal for heating a radiator or a small hot water cylinder.
Your Windysmithy Woodburner will function equally well in a workshop or mobile home, and improvements and new models are added every year.
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Buying a house is a dream for some, but a reality for most. Yup, you heard right! It's easier than you think. No, I am not a homeowner (Update: now I am!! Our tips truly worked…). But we are finally able to see what was once a distant fantasy as an approaching fact in life.
As a young family we really want to have our own place to live. It's a challenge to rent, and can even be expensive. But until recently, I didn't even consider home ownership. But that's not the case anymore.
Here's what changed. We didn't suddenly have a boost in income. We didn't have a drop in expenses, or anything of the sort. We discovered a little trick: buying to rent.
The single trick that allowed us to consider home ownership? Buying a two-family house, living in the smaller unit, and renting out the larger unit to cover the mortgage.
Okay, this might not work in some areas, but it will work in many.
Okay, before I go into this further, I need to give you some background. Where I live, two family homes are the norm. Rent on a 2-3 bedroom apartment in a two family house is on average $1600 right now. That is normally what the top level is. The main level normally rents out with the basement, is 5-6 bedrooms, and rents out for 2200-2500. At the same time, the average cost of such a home is roughly in the $4-500,000 ball park.
A little bit of math will help you figure out, that we'd definitely save money on monthly fees if we bought such a place. The rent earned on the bottom unit would normally cover all or most of the mortgage, and we'd have to cover a few hundred a month for taxes, insurance, and some of the renter's utilities. Meanwhile, a generous 2-3 bedroom apartment in a quiet 2 family house is perfect for a young family. And when we can afford it, we can move downstairs, and rent out the upstairs. Or even live in both units.
Here's the problem: the down payment AND the mortgage.
I need enough money for the initial payment, closing fees, and everything else. And I need someone to lend me the money. And what if you don't have such options where you live?
I thought I'd share some tricks that allow us to save up faster on small salaries.
Research the market – all that I shared above was the result of research that I wish I'd done sooner. Find out what's available, and what can be done regarding fix-up homes, homes with rental properties built in, tiny homes with room for expansion, etc.
Research mortgages – Find out what's available, and what you need before you can get one. You might be surprised with small things like lower down payment requirements.
Assess your living expenses – figure out what life costs. Do this by writing down expenses as they occur, three months in a row, and then averaging it.
See where you can cut back – include smaller expenses in these figures. All those add up and can help you save up sooner.
Consider living tighter for a while – we are currently renting a tiny place, that costs about half what we would pay in a place more suited to us. We are motivated by the dream of buying a house sooner. Doing something like that can speed up the process a lot.
Work on your credit score – a better credit score will make for lower rates, meaning you'll be able to afford it sooner.
Side hustle – as I said above, I may be living tighter now, but it's all for a better day! Do surveys, sell your handmade goods, or even start blogging like I do. EVERY PENNY of your side hustles should be put away for your down payment.
Save wherever possible – not a penny of the money we received as wedding gifts has been spent. Save up as much as you can, as your savings will be the boost you need for buying a house sooner.
Do the math – Take all the research from above, and add it up in two separate columns. One: current living expenses, and the second: future home expenses. Figure out how much your combined income is. Figure out how much savings you have. Now, add up how much you can save up monthly (do leave some space for things that come up). Compare living expenses with monthly home expenses. You may be surprised with how all your research adds up!
While we still have a long way to go before buying a house, that day is finally in sight!
Having your background information in place is essential to making a plan, and making a plan is essential to buying a house sooner.
It doesn't need to be a distant dream. It can be a reality, sooner than you think.
What are your tips for buying a house sooner? Comment below to share your ideas!


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The red flags of dating
By Kerri Sackville
March 30, 2018 — 6.20pm
I've ignored plenty of red flags – the huge warning signs that arise early in a relationship and indicate imminent doom. But I have learnt from my mistakes, and will pass my wisdom on. If I can save just one heart from being smashed into a million pieces, then my own sorry history will be worth it.
"A 'hot mess' is emotionally unavailable… He thinks he wants a girlfriend, but what he really wants is counselling and validation." Credit:Stocksy
'Almost' seperated
This is a bizarrely common phenomenon. Men tell you they're separated, and that they're ready to date, and then it transpires that they're still living with their wife. That is not actually separation. Being separated involves living apart from one's spouse. Aside from the obvious issue of whether the separation is actually going to take place, there are huge red flags in this situation.
Do you want a boyfriend who goes home to his ex every night? Do you want to be waiting and hoping for the separation to come through? What if his ex is unwilling to end it?
Is the man even remotely ready for another relationship when he hasn't yet dissolved the first? Are you prepared to go through the trauma and strain of his separation?
I once dated an "almost separated" man and it was incredibly distressing. His wife was angry, he was racked with guilt, he was in financial crisis, he was distraught about leaving his son … and I had to deal with it all. I am not going to tell you what to do if you meet an "almost separated" man. I will only tell you what I do now, having learnt my lesson the hard way. FLEE.
Forever-singles
I re-entered the dating scene at 44, and one of the greatest surprises was the number of men my age who had never had a long-term relationship.
Of course, not having committed before 40 or even 50 doesn't mean a man will never commit. But if he has never had a serious relationship by that age, alarm bells should be ringing.
Perhaps he has been too consumed by his career, but feels ready now to focus on love. That's perfectly workable. Perhaps his heart was broken as a very young man and he has feared commitment ever since. That isn't quite as workable, unless he's been in some intense therapy
Or perhaps he openly admits that he is "too selfish" and "loves his lifestyle". In that case: run. Run for the hills.
Some men are players. They enjoy sleeping with lots of women and have no intention of settling down. Most of these men are upfront from the start that they're just seeking hook-ups and are not in the market for a relationship. If you want the same thing, go for it.
If, however, you're looking for something more, then please don't get involved with a player. Don't confuse a sexual connection for the beginning of a relationship. Listen to what a man is saying and take a rejection at face value. When a man says, "I don't want a relationship," what he means is, "I don't want a relationship." Or, specifically, "I don't want a relationship with you." It does not mean, "I'm broken and you can fix me." Or, "If the sex is really great I will commit to you."
Or, "I could love you if you give me more time." Don't wait around for a player to realise he's in love with you, or come to his senses. I guarantee that if they've told you they don't want a relationship, they will never settle down with you.
Fast movers
I met Mark two years into my dating adventures. He was a 40-something small-business owner with two young daughters. We met a few days after we connected on Tinder, for a coffee. It was a good date, and we kissed a little bit, but the next day on the phone things got weird. Mark told me that we were perfect for each other and that he was really excited about our future.
"Um, don't you think that's going a bit fast?" I said.
"Why?" he asked. "How often do you meet the love of your life?"
The love of his life? We'd spent little more than an hour together! I saw him again, but it quickly fell apart. It turned out that Mark's ex-wife had started seeing a new man, and he was desperate to even the stakes.
You can't love someone after a date or two, or even three. You can be attracted to them, you can have chemistry with them, you can feel there's potential for a future, but you can't love someone you barely know.
Hot messes
Many men are loath to be alone, and rush onto the dating scene almost immediately after a breakup. They may be "properly" separated and seeking a relationship, but still have unresolved feelings about their ex.
A hot mess is easy to pick from the very first date. He will talk incessantly about his ex: what she did to him, and how she did it, how she hurt him and how he suffered, and how she's a horrible human being
A hot mess has a long way to go before being ready for a relationship. He is emotionally unavailable, because he is still too stuck in his own pain. He thinks he wants a girlfriend, but what he really wants is counselling and validation. You want and deserve a man who is focused on you, not on his lying, cheating ex.
Neggers
I'd been negged a few times before I knew what "negging" meant. To "neg" is to throw subtle, low-level insults at a woman to disarm her, reduce her confidence and make her question herself.
Neil and I had been messaging and planned to meet for a drink. He seemed pleasant and interesting enough in his messages, but had refused to give me his surname.
What's your last name? I texted, the evening before our date. I don't meet men unless I know their names!
Neil took ages to respond, and when he did, he didn't answer my question. Bit paranoid, aren't you? he wrote, in a classic example of negging.
No, it's not paranoid to ask for a name. By calling me "paranoid", Neil was putting me down, while deflecting from his own unwillingness to meet my simple request
Negging feels surprisingly awful, even when it's coming from someone you don't know. If you are being criticised, however subtly, then you are being intentionally undermined. And this is never okay
Ben contacted me via a dating site. He was a designer, five-foot-seven, 53 years old, and a father of two. He was very funny in his messages and quite charmingly persuasive. I agreed to meet him for a coffee.
When I saw Ben, I felt a twinge of annoyance. Ben was not five-foot-seven. I'm a tad over five-three and he was considerably shorter than me.
I'm not opposed to dating short men. I am, however, opposed to dating liars, and Ben had clearly told an untruth. Still, I sat down and we began chatting. When I warmed up a bit, I mentioned his height. "You're not five-foot-seven at all!" I said. "Are you?" Ben grinned.
"No. You got me. I'm five-foot-four."
I wasn't going to argue further, so I left it there. "Is there anything else you want to tell me?" I asked jokingly.
There was a pause. My heart sank.
"What?" I asked. "I'm not actually 53," he said. A wave of anger washed over me.
"How old are you?"
He grinned. "I'm 61." I was 46 at the time. "Why did you lie to me?" I asked.
Because I knew you wouldn't go out with me if I told the truth." Ben was right. I rarely date men more than 10 years older than me.
It is a personal choice, one that I have the right to make. A man who lies to get a date with me is being utterly disrespectful about my own right to choose. He is tricking me into going out with him, and I really don't enjoy being manipulated.
A surprising number of men lie on their dating profiles, particularly about age, height and the length of time they've been separated. A man who is prepared to lie – about age, height or anything else – is untrustworthy, and I cannot date an untrustworthy man.
People with narcissistic personality disorder are well represented on dating sites. Narcissists have a complete lack of empathy for others, cripplingly low self-esteem and an overwhelming need for admiration. They are the emotional vampires of the dating world; they suck people dry to boost themselves.
A narcissist will hook you in by making you feel adored and appreciated and admired, and then, once you are attached, begin to show his true self. And his true self is deeply self-serving and manipulative. Narcs are utterly incapable of altruistic love. Everything they do is for themselves.
A narcissist can be spotted as early as the first date. He will be:
• Extremely charming. A narc will shower you with attention and make you feel incredibly special.
• Grandiose, and obsessed with power and status. He will make it known just how important/smart/ popular/successful he is.
• Seductive. Narcs often have intense chemistry with the women they target. You might feel as though you've met your soulmate on the first date.
• Quick to blame. A narc never takes responsibility for things that go wrong. It is always somebody else's fault.
• Self-obsessed. He will ask you what you find attractive about him, or whether you've fantasised about him, and relish your response.
If you suspect that you're dating a narc, do some research. Keep your eyes open and listen carefully to your gut. If something feels off, then it generally is.
This is an edited extract from Kerri Sackville's Out There: A Survival Guide for Dating in Midlife (Echo Publishing), available now.
Kerri Sackville
Kerri is an author, columnist and mother of three. Her latest book is 'Out There: A Survival Guide for Dating in Midlife'.
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TEDx coming to Charlottetown this fall
SaltWire Network | Posted: July 27, 2019, 8 a.m. | Updated: July 27, 2019, 8 a.m. | 2 Min Read
Last fall, Simon d'Entremont, Nova Scotia, deputy minister of seniors and also of energy and mines, presented a Tedx Talk on dispelling myths associated with aging. - Contributed
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Anyone who's watched TED Talks on YouTube and thought, "I could do that," will now have that opportunity here on P.E.I.
Daniel Cousins is organizing TEDx Charlottetown and is looking for five speakers to deliver talks in the TED format. Speakers will present at the launch event Oct. 17th at Startup Zone from 6-8 p.m.
"We are one of the only places in North America that has not had a TEDx event and, being someone who has dreamed of one day being on that stage, I feel it is something that needed to happen here." Cousins said.
Following the launch event in October, the goal is to have an official event in 2020.
Anyone is welcome to apply to be a speaker, and Cousins said anyone not selected for the launch event could still be considered for future events.
In the same vein, those selected for the launch event will still have a chance to be on the official TEDx stage in the future.
The deadline for applications is Aug. 10, though interviews with speakers will happen as they apply in order to give them the best chance to prepare.
Speakers will be announced Sept. 17.
TED (technology, entertainment and design) is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
The talks began at a 1984 conference and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.
"I am so excited to hear the talks Islanders have to offer. We have a voice that should be heard, and I feel TEDx will help give our voice more reach." Cousins said. "I know the lead up to this will be amazing and I hope the launch will be inspiring to all."
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