We received this odd communication today in the format of a local free newspaper.
It is published by Hope Not Hate, and contains a collection of perkily upbeat pieces of local community news.
I assume that the optimistic and inclusive tone is pitched to counter the Reform Ltd narrative of "broken Britain".
Although I find the relentless perkiness mildly amusing, I heartily approve of the general intent.
#gateshead #hopenothate

Some liverworts we found creeping around under a railway bridge near Hexham.
#liverworts #northumberland

A hedge on our rambles yesterday. I don't really know my blossom: Is this a variety of cherry?
#bloomscrolling #northumberland

Tryptich #Gateshead

The leaning Youth Hostel of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
#YHA

Middlesbrough.

Went for a walk through Watergate Forest Park today. The lake was almost completely frozen over. Ducks making heroic skid landings on the ice. 🦢🦆❄️ #gateshead

Fungi of Gateshead.

Locomotion No1 replica in steam earlier today at Shildon, County Durham. #railway200