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Claire Dobson

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Early Years Educator. Wife, Mum, Nanny. Books. Music. Owner of a chaotic and sometimes self destructive mind.

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International Women's Day

International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day!
Today we celebrate the stories, strength and resilience of every woman everywhere.
#InternationalWomensDay2026

08.03.2026 08:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've always meant to read this yet still haven't. I'll push it up my TBR.

05.03.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Favourite books

Favourite books

Happy World Book Day!
What's your favourite book?
Mine is a tie between these two.
#WorldBookDay ##booklovers

05.03.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
DebutAlbums8589

DebutAlbums8589

Starting the research for #5DebutAlbums8589

03.03.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Richard. 4 of mine placed in the top 20 so I can't complain.

01.03.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My #5debutalbums0509 are:
1) Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not - Arctic Monkeys
2) Lungs - Florence and the Machine
3) Sigh No More - Mumford and Sons
4) For Emma, Forever Ago - Bon Iver
5) Fleet Foxes self titled

27.02.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
#5debutalbums0509

#5debutalbums0509

My #5debutalbums0509 will undoubtedly come from this lot (unless I'm reminded of any other absolute amazing albums).

09.02.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks as always Richard. Unbelievably all 5 of my picks made it into the top 40 (would have been 3 if it was the top 20).

09.02.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good evening all.
My #5debutalbums50s60s are:
At Last - Etta James
The Doors self titled
A Girl Called Dusty - Dusty Springfield
Please Please Me - The Beatles
Are You Experienced? - Jimi Hendrix Experience

06.02.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
50s 60s debut albums

50s 60s debut albums

Starting point for #5DebutAlbums50s60s

25.01.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

4 of my picks through πŸ‘
Thanks as always Richard.

25.01.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good evening. My picks for #5debutalbums9094 are:
Grace - Jeff Buckley
Definitely Maybe - Oasis
Ten - Pearl Jam
Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos
Everyone Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? - The Cranberries

23.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
5DebutAlbums9094

5DebutAlbums9094

Unless I'm reminded of an absolute banger then my #5DebutAlbums9094 will be chosen from these 9 cracking albums.

04.01.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year Richard πŸŽ‰

03.01.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Fave album 2025

Fave album 2025

Best of 2025

Best of 2025

Favourite albums of 2025
#albums2025

31.12.2025 09:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning one and all. I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas festivities.
My picks for #5albums25 are:
The Art Of Loving - Olivia Dean (5pts)
Rushmere - Mumford & Sons (4pts)
Earthstar Mountain - Hannah Cohen (3pts)
A Bridge Too Far - Midlake (2pts)
Sable, Fable - Bon Ivor (1pt)

30.12.2025 11:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟End if year wrap up🌟
Favourite books 4-1

29.12.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟End if year wrap up🌟
Favourite books
8-5

29.12.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟End if year wrap up🌟
Favourite books
12-9

29.12.2025 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟End if year wrap up🌟
Favourite books
16-13

29.12.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟End if year wrap up🌟
Favourite books
20-17

29.12.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2025 albums

2025 albums

Longlist for #5albums25

15.12.2025 15:43 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a couple in mind however will certainly be doing some more research.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Richard πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸ»

15.12.2025 09:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

All Things Must Pass - George Harrison (5pts)
Greetings From Asbury Park NJ - Bruce Springsteen (4pts)
Bad Co - Bad Company (3pts)
Diana Ross self titled (2pts)
Rush self titled (1pt)

13.12.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
7074

7074

Some contenders for #5debutalbums7074

24.11.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks as always Richard. Very happy to see 4 of my picks make the top 30.

23.11.2025 20:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Birdy album was my number 6. Brilliant album.

23.11.2025 11:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good evening, hope you and your family are keeping well.
My picks for #5debutalbums1014 are:
Born To Die -Lana Del Rey (5pts)
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds self titled (4pts)
Hozier self titled (3pts)
Every Kingdom - Ben Howard (2pts)
Pure Heroine - Lorde (1pt)

21.11.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
1014

1014

Starting point for #5debutalbums1014

27.10.2025 21:22 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good evening. My picks for #5debutalbums8084 are:
The Smiths self titled (5pts)
Rattlesnakes - Lloyd Cole And The Commotions (4pts)
Madonna self titled (3pts)
Welcome To The Pleasuredome - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (2pts)
She's So Unusual - Cyndi Lauper (1pt)

24.10.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0