Rosa Straw

Curator, creative producer, bid writer, conversation lover. 2018-19 #MATransformers @museumsassoc. Inquisitive.

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Just had such an awesome workshop with @LeanneModenPoet - journeying around the world via poetic forms. Beautiful. Thank you Leanne for creating a creative space for us. We left it all behind for a bit 😊https://t.co/SiNuHMW0Rn

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Amazing. 23,000 years!

[Prof Jamie Woodward @Jamie_Woodward_]

This wonderful figurine was sculpted in limestone at Kostenki on the Don River about 23,000 years ago. It is 11.4 cm tall. The hands are shown in relief placed on the sides of the stomach - the arms show bracelets at the elbow and wrists. Image: National Geo #IceAgeRussia

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@AngharadKJ @CreswellCrags @notronomis @McrMuseum Oh wow! What an amazing image - thank you 😊 It looks a bit like mountains! Incredible

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Dear amazing, awe inspiring, we are so lucky to have this incredible sight on our doorstep @CreswellCrags. Is there any evidence of bears living in your caves, &/or do you have any objects in your collections relating to, depicting, or maybe made from bears (bones?) Thank you 😀

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@AngharadKJ @CreswellCrags @notronomis Brilliant thank you. Were brown bears later than cave bears - did they not need cave shelter? I've become really interested in bears after reading about the bear altar at Chauvet Cave (amazing). I wondered how that sat against the timeline of Cresswell (not great on dates!)

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@CreswellCrags @notronomis @AngharadKJ Brilliant thank you. I read a book recently about cave art and creswell crags was mentioned & I just thought it's such an amazing & unique space. Quite mind blowing really. My last visit was about 7 years ago so I think I'm due another 😀

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Amazing. Fizzes with energy. Think it's such a skill to be able to inject movement into something which is static. Beautiful.

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Mola, traditional textile created by women of the Kuna people of Panama, depicting a Kuna celebration #womensart

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

We always review histories there's no single fixed narrative (or shouldn't be). Whatever @nationaltrust are doing it's necessary: ethically, possibly commercially. For me, maybe others, viewing privilege without question & paying for the exp isn't a motivator - this is.

[Corinne Fowler @corinne_fowler]

"Predictably there have been cries that this new ‘woke’ National Trust is “rewriting history”. Although quite how commissioning notable historians to conduct a thorough investigation into the past, and then publishing the results, constitutes rewriting anything is beyond me"

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Disappearing down a rabbit hole of exploration as I've just stumbled across this! Three neolithic tombs open (virtually) as part @cadwwales #OpenDoorsOnline. Amazing.

https://t.co/5LVv8cqlLt

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@tina_yarnton @Menopause_Cafe @mymenopausedr @Pausitivity2 @MenopauseSuppo1 I actually read this as cutting out turkey AND sugar and had a minute while I thought 'wow turkey? I've not heard that before...'😀

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Always look up! Great to be back in @derbymuseums yesterday 🧐😊

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Wow. Interesting question if anyone can help...

[Claire W @clairemuseums]

Slowly uncovering a lot of women collectors of natural history who were there as a result of their husbands activities & not recognised. Can anyone point me in the direction of more reading around this if there is any?

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Totally amazed by these. The sight of them in the sea buffeted by the waves unable to move out of the way - but at the same time remaining standing was quite something. (I didn't dress this one - but you can't argue with a splash of fuchsia pink!).

[NJMIdeas @NJMIdeas]

These beauties are being packed away tomorrow to make way for a new project lab edition. @alyspowerdesign sketches and wearable responses to @JusticeMuseum architecture will be accessioned into the museum collection. Look out for them joining the #NJMIngenuity project

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Brilliant idea and quite a beautiful map! Embrace the slow. #SlowWays 😍

[Slow Ways @SlowWaysUK]

We're creating a network of #SlowWays walking routes that connect all of GB's towns and cities.

During lockdown 700 volunteers created over 7,000 routes.

This autumn we need 10,000 people to help explore and test them. Up for it? Follow us. We'll follow back.

Coming soon 🐌

[Prof Jamie Woodward @Jamie_Woodward_]

The GENIUS of the ice age artist. The Licking Bison of La Madeleine rockshelter was brilliantly observed and skilfully carved in last glacial France sometime between 20,000 and 12,000 years ago. WONDERFUL! Photo source https://t.co/9EAnjUo3Gz

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@RainbowPCF Yes that would be brilliant, would love to know more. The carnival project may also be interesting to share with you - some of the findings. I will pop an email over to you

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

Brilliant organisation recruiting in #Nottingham

[Rainbow Parents Carers Forum @RainbowPCF]

Rainbow PCF Business Support Officer Job Vacancy

Deadline: Wednesday 12th August

MORE INFO: https://t.co/HvsQWnXqBp

#Nottingham #NottinghamJobs #NottsYP #NottsJobs

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@RainbowPCF Ah wow interesting! I'm ok thanks. Moved frm Justice Museum about a year ago, co-managed an educ. project for East Mids Caribbean Carnival Arts (incl. looking at carnival as a sensory exp. for young people with SEND), now working part time for Derby City Council + freelancing.

[Rosa Straw @RosaStraw]

@RainbowPCF No problem hope everyone is well @RainbowPCF 😊(I did some amazing interesting co-produced museum work with your parent group a while ago. Brilliant time. I think of the group often)