Liz Battye 💙

#OnThisDay 1974: children's classic Bagpuss first aired on BBC One. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, it ran for just 13 episodes, but remains a cult programme for millions. In 2005, both men reminisced about how they made the show.

It's difficult to argue with these 5 steps to #happiness...

NHS Scotland are urging people to 'walk like a penguin' during snowy and icy weather conditions this winter. i.stv.tv/423eUKI

It’s daffodils for a pound time again!

@NdhlovuAstrida @YSTeachingNHS @NHSGrampian @Lynnstokes66 @Suepek12 @emmageorge0411 Good luck Astrida.

23 years at @YSTeachingNHS done🥹 What a lovely send off from the IPC Team who have been my family for the past 3 and a half years💕 Now to Scotland I go to start my new adventure at @NHSGrampian!

@Sootyandco Sweep is my dog Gracie's best friend!

Fairytale of New York.

On November 7th, 1920, in strictest secrecy, four unidentified British bodies were exhumed from temporary battlefield cemeteries at Ypres, Arras, the Asine and the Somme. None of the soldiers who did the digging were told why. The bodies were taken by field ambulance to GHQ at St-Pol-Sur-Ter Noise. Once there, the bodies were draped with the union flag. Sentries were posted and Brigadier-General Wyatt and a Colonel Gell selected one body at random. The other three were reburied. A French Honour Guard was selected and stood by the coffin overnight of the chosen soldier overnight. On the morning of the 8th November, a specially designed coffin made of oak from the grounds of Hampton Court arrived and the Unknown Warrior was placed inside. On top was placed a crusaders sword and a shield on which was inscribed: "A British Warrior who fell in the GREAT WAR 1914-1918 for King and Country". On the 9th of November, the Unknown Warrior was taken by horse-drawn carriage through Guards of Honour and the sound of tolling bells and bugle calls to the quayside. There, he was saluted by Marechal Foche and loaded onto HMS Vernon bound for Dover. The coffin stood on the deck covered in wreaths, surrounded by the French Honour Guard. Upon arrival at Dover, the Unknown Warrior was met with a nineteen gun salute - something that was normally only reserved for Field Marshals. A special train had been arranged and he was then conveyed to Victoria Station, London. He remained there overnight, and, on the morning of the 11th of November, he was finally taken to Westminster Abbey. The idea of the unknown warrior was thought of by a Padre called David Railton who had served on the front line during the Great War the union flag he had used as an altar cloth whilst at the front, was the one that had been draped over the coffin. It was his intention that all of the relatives of the 517,773 combatants whose bodies had not been identified could believe that the Unknown Warrior could very well be their lost husband, father, brother or son... THIS is the reason we wear poppies. We do not glorify war. We remember - with humility - the great and the ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted. Every year, on the 11th of November, we remember the Unknown Warrior. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

Hey you - are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated administrator looking for a new challenge in a fun, supportive, successful team? Then we might just have the role for you! Come and join our OD team if you want an admin role with a difference. apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/575…

"Impostor syndrome is not a clue that you're unqualified. It's a sign of hidden potential. When you think others are overestimating you, it's more likely that you're underestimating yourself." Genius #quote from @AdamMGrant #impostersyndrome @GreatestQuotes

#HappierNHS #QITwitter

We have a very happy announcement... Everyone's favourite mice will be returning for another Christmas of mischief and mayhem. Except this year, it'll be bigger, better - mouse-ier 🐭

As a leader it is our responsibility to ensure we provide opportunities for the quiet to provide their input. How can you provide space for all to contribute in your next meeting? #meetingleadership

Be like Andrew. #WhamNetflix

We're looking for a Deputy Director of Quality Governance to play a pivotal part in our continued improvement journey, ensuring the consistent delivery of high quality, safe, effective care and optimal outcomes for our patients. More details ➡️ ow.ly/XlhF50P9Gfr #NHSJobs

Did he though…? 🤔 <checks notes> <cough> Battle of Trafalgar 😬

📢 Join us tomorrow from 10am until 2pm for our recruitment day! Looking for a new job? Positions are available across our organization, including admin, clerical, cleaning, nursing, AHPs, and more. No need to register - just show up! 📍 Main entrance, York Hospital

@BenYorkMix NYC, Like living in a film set 😃

Keep looking up expecting to see Spider-Man 🕷️

Our leadership and management course for senior STs always receives positive feedback. Hear from lots of our clinical leaders like @MD_karenstone and @SmithEdsmith The September edition is open for bookings. It’s also £free! Get in touch for more details 👇👇

This is hard for me to admit, but it's true. Ask yourself those questions I've asked myself, if you are like me, you could be shocked by the answers. Save some of your best for those who you are closest to.

A useful guide if you haven't seen @YS_AHPs @ginnitweets to help our international colleagues rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/commo…