Julie Thomson

My passion is learning & teaching. Nothing is more inspiring than helping others succeed, which obviously extends to my husband & daughter, too! Views my own.

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

@dorsetenergysol Whilst we love our shiny #solarpanels, please can you update us on battery supply, further to emails sent? Haven't heard anything since the 6th Oct... need to know the "current" situation 💡😉

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

The full speech of Sir David Attenborough addressing World Leaders at #COP26 with a powerful reminder that all nations must act to create a better , fairer world . I will post a few shorter cuts over the next few days but it's well worth watching the whole thing .

#EyesOnCOP26

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

The point where you realise you've swum a total of 50 miles and you just stop, breathe, and let that feeling of achievement and serenity sink in. @DiabetesUK I've loved #Swim22 and I'm now loving donating my swims to #Teamhelp to help others.

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Leaping lizards, it's Friday already, the new goggles are performing well, and the big fireball in the sky continues to shine on all us happy souls at the beach 😎

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

And today, Thursday, was stunning, moonlit at 05:30, and through the next 90 minutes as the sun lit the sky 😍

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

And continuing the week, Wednesday was tough... 🤣

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Tuesday evening, part 2, was awesome, too. 35 fellow swimmers took to the water to admire the Harvest Full Moon 🌚

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Tuesday evening, part 1 was brilliant fun...

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Tuesday am, 15.62 miles cycled with these views was wonderful

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Monday was tough... 😎

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

Hello @BBCNews I’ve just been on your page ‘Animals’ and there’s a story ‘Horse Stuck in River Winched to Safety’ . . . I’m happy for the horse . . . but have you noticed that the Faroese killed an entire pod of 1428 dolphins yesterday . That’s news . Report it . Please RT

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Whilst I'm super excited about the three winter swimming challenges I've signed up for, I've loved my solar powered swimming so far and am proud of my achievements. Today was glorious, 18°c water and incredible sunshine 😎 #vitaminsea

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Tonight, at a Full Moon themed swim ("Sturgeon", so I dressed up, embracing my inner Nicola 🤣 ) I am finally over the 22 mile mark 💪 & feel amazing.
https://t.co/eAWWcYSIKO I've loved completing this challenge. Thank you everyone.

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Graphic rep' of my arms tonight after 2,685m sea swim (colder than usual, too!) & 1,650m pool swim as house renovations too noisy to stay put! That's 4,335 metres today 💪 So close to France now @DiabetesUK Swimming tomorrow, but unlikely the 1.29 miles (2,076m) left! #jellyarms

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

So close I can almost taste the Moules Mariniere! @DiabetesUK #Swim22

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

https://t.co/eAWWcYSIKO

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Love this poem by Bernadette Noll 💓

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

@DiabetesUK I am so pleased to see over half a million £ raised already by everyone taking part 💪 Inspiring stories, and I'm hoping I'm warding off type 2 myself by being far more active through this challenge and beyond. Pink hat next year please - shows up best in the sea!

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Proud to announce I've passed 1/2 way (11miles). Feeling chuffed & 💓 sea-swimming, but must admit to being 😴 too!
👍🤗 to everyone donating. It means a lot personally, but overall funds raised will help a brilliant, family charity. #swim22 #diabetesuk #LongCovid

[Julie Thomson @learningpowered]

Proud to announce I've passed 1/2 way (11miles). Feeling chuffed & 💓 sea-swimming, but must admit to being 😴 too!
👍🤗 to everyone donating. It means a lot personally, but overall funds raised will help a brilliant, family charity. #swim22 #diabetesuk #LongCovid