Prue Ashurst

Musician/Conductor/Music Educator and Radio Presenter. Passionate about music, antiques, architecture and gardening.

[Waterstones @Waterstones]

OUT TODAY! A wedding guest in desperate trouble sets in motion an investigation involving cryptic codes and ruthless villains in THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE, the fifth instalment of @richardosman's bestselling Thursday Murder Club series. Exclusive Edition: https://t.co/WC6btGugi2

[Marina Hyde @MarinaHyde]

A huge day as the latest Thursday Murder Club book by my beloved and esteemed @richardosman hits the shelves / doormats / charts - it’s my favourite one yet and I wish him every success. Like he needs it etc

[Fascinating History @Fascinate_Hist]

Breathtaking.

[Old England @OldEngland1066]

Kensington, London, 1950s.

[Gyles Brandreth @GylesB1]

Greetings from ⁦@Hatchards⁩ in London’s Piccadilly…

[Peter Stone @LondonStone]

Michael Bond is most famous for his Paddington Bear books, first published in 1958 while workng as a BBC camerman. He lived at Little Venice near Paddington and his wish was to be buried in Paddington Old Cemetery. His gravestone states "Please look after this bear. Thank you".

[Crazy Vibes @CrazyVibes_1]

Two days ago, my elderly neighbor passed away… and with her, she left behind a little soul who suddenly had no one. Yesterday, there was a knock at my door. When I opened it, the other neighbors were standing there—holding her, along with a small bundle of her things.

Their words were heavy: “None of us can take her in. She needs a home today… or tomorrow it’s the streets, or the shelter.”

Three options. None of them felt right.

I looked into her eyes—soft, confused, searching. She didn’t understand why the familiar face she loved wasn’t coming back. All she knew was that she was being carried from place to place, waiting for someone to say, “You’re safe now.”

And in that moment, I knew. My home, already full of purrs and paws, had room for one more heart. So now… I have four cats.

She’s still adjusting—sniffing every corner, watching the others with cautious curiosity. But last night, she curled up into the blanket I laid out for her, sighed, and drifted off to sleep. That sound—the sound of peace—was all the confirmation I needed.

It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t expected. But sometimes, love doesn’t wait for us to be “ready.” It just shows up at your door, carrying whiskers and memories, asking for a second chance.

And when it does? You say yes. Always.

[Gyles Brandreth @GylesB1]

No ⁦@thismorning⁩ for me this morning. I’ll be back on Monday. Today I’m going into town to remember & celebrate the life of the great Timothy West, actor, director, inspiring enthusiast. I like this snap I took of him a year or so ago. Cheers, Tim! Thanks for the memories.

[Prue Ashurst @pruea]

Simone Young extends tenure with SSO https://t.co/vmvvVrJoUz

[MEAA @withMEAA]

Union members at the ABC and across the media industry stand with John Lyons and reject the US President’s unfounded attacks on our colleague.
#MEAAmedia

[Prue Ashurst @pruea]

Feeling virtuous. Due to wet weather I'm cleaning out my pantry. Astounded at some of the expiry dates with some spices etc... talking archival or museum interest here! 🤣

[Janet Horvath @playinglesshurt]

Good morning. Two legendary artists Sir Yehudi Menuhin American born British violinist, conductor and humanitarian, with Nadia Boulanger French composer, conductor pianist, organist and teacher of some of our greatest composers of the 20th century. #music #composers #conductors

[Phillip Adams @PhillipAdams_1]

Onya John Lyons. Koala Stamp

[The Academy @TheAcademy]

“The glory of art is that it can not only survive change, it can lead it.”

Robert Redford reminded us of the power of cinema, of freedom, and of the artists who risk everything to tell their stories. Today, we remember his words, his life and career that forever shaped the landscape of film.

[Sundance Film Festival @sundancefest]

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford.

Bob’s vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the world.

Beyond his enormous contributions to culture at large, we will miss his generosity, clarity of purpose, curiosity, rebellious spirit, and his love for the creative process.

We are humbled to be among the stewards of his remarkable legacy, which will continue to guide the Institute in perpetuity.

[Morgan Freeman @morgan_freeman]

There are certain people you know that you’re going to click with. After working with Robert Redford on Brubaker in 1980, we instantly became friends. Working with him again in An Unfinished Life was a dream come true.

Rest peacefully, my friend.

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

Meryl Streep pays tribute to Robert Redford:

“One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.”

[Ben Stiller @BenStiller]

No actor more iconic.

[Variety @Variety]

Robert Redford has died at 89 years old.

The film icon starred in classic movies such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men," won an Oscar for directing “Ordinary People” and founded the Sundance Film Institute.
https://t.co/MLJnHZHcWg

[Barenreiter @Baerenreiter]

Edvard Grieg died on this day back in 1907

This hut situated in the grounds of his house in Troldhaugen, Bergen is where he did his composing.

It is easy to see how his compositions would have been influenced by these wonderful surroundings