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🌎 On #WorldAsthmaDay, we are highlighting the work of @AsthmaUK. The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, yesterday spoke to Kay, the charity’s Chief Executive, asthma nurse specialist Caroline and services lead Helen about their response to the Coronavirus outbreak. #CharityTuesday https://t.co/Huj15m4Jf6 — PolitiTweet.org

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'Every day, everywhere, babies are still being born, & midwives continue to smile & manage their own risk to make sure that women & their newborns stay safe, survive & thrive.' #IDM2020 Watch The Princess Royal's message to global midwifery leaders here: https://t.co/bQFz6Y6npZ — PolitiTweet.org

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'Every day, everywhere, babies are still being born, & midwives continue to smile & manage their own risk to make sure that women & their newborns stay safe, survive & thrive.' #IDM2020 Watch The Princess Royal's message to global midwifery leaders here: https://t.co/fr5isRDat8 — PolitiTweet.org

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'Every day, everywhere, babies are still being born, & midwives continue to smile and manage their own risk to make sure that women and their newborns stay safe, survive and thrive.' #IDM2020 Watch The Princess Royal's message to the virtual seminar: https://t.co/bQFz6Y6npZ — PolitiTweet.org

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Watch The Princess Royal's message on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/bQFz6Y6npZ #IDM2020 — PolitiTweet.org

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The Countess celebrated the NHS Nightingale Hospital North East as “beacon of reassurance” and said it “is a representation of the combined capability of many individuals and organisations, as well as a wonderful reflection of Sunderland's industrious spirit.” https://t.co/FP3CzIPXSE — PolitiTweet.org

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“Sunderland has been close to my heart for some time, which is why I am so pleased to have been invited to be talking to you, albeit virtually, today.” HRH has been Patron of Sunderland Football Club’s Foundation of Light charity since 2003. 📷 A recent visit to Sunderland. https://t.co/ok3IcDiXja — PolitiTweet.org

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🏥The hospital has capacity to provide 460 more beds if they are needed in the weeks and months ahead. Staff will be deployed from NHS trusts across the North East and North Cumbria, with teams working together to provide the best possible care. https://t.co/dLJgBaL5Vb — PolitiTweet.org

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“Your determination, teamwork and skill has resulted in a hospital that will help to provide care to anyone in need.” The Countess of Wessex has sent a video message to officially open the new NHS Nightingale Hospital North East in Sunderland. https://t.co/GwBMcxxZCW — PolitiTweet.org

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🎤 This afternoon, a message from HRH will be shown at a virtual seminar which will bring together global midwifery leaders from @WHO, @world_midwives, @UNFPA and @UNICEF to discuss best practices of caring for mothers and newborns during the pandemic. #IMD2020 — PolitiTweet.org

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🏥 The Princess Royal has been Patron of @MidwivesRCM since 2002, and regularly visits maternity wards across the country to hear more about their work. 📷 HRH visits the Princess Alexandra Maternity Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospital, in 2019. https://t.co/WY1MOM8LIo — PolitiTweet.org

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📱 Over 150,000 babies have been born in the UK since the outbreak of the pandemic, and midwives have been embracing new ways of communicating with expectant mothers, through video conference appointments. https://t.co/mIF34zC7Yo — PolitiTweet.org

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👏 Over the past few weeks, hundreds of student midwives have voluntarily stepped into clinical roles, and retired midwives have rejoined the front line to support their colleagues as they care for pregnant women and new babies at a time when they are especially vulnerable. https://t.co/Hv7g8vr9Iu — PolitiTweet.org

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🍼 To mark the International Day of the Midwife, The Princess Royal, Patron of @MidwivesRCM, thanks midwives across the UK for their great care and compassion in these difficult times. #IDM2020 https://t.co/Ap170CEe5Q — PolitiTweet.org

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🍽 The shop at another residence, Whitefoord House, remains open so that residents can easily access essentials. The Duke of Gloucester recognised the efforts of staff at all the residences at this time. HRH has been Patron of @ScotVetRes since 2005. — PolitiTweet.org

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🍽 The shop at another residence, Whitefoord House, remains open so that residents can easily access essentials. The Duke of Gloucester recognised the efforts of staff at all the residences at this time. HRH has been Patron of @ScotsVetRes since 2005. — PolitiTweet.org

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Recently, veterans at the charity’s Rosendael residence have successfully stepped in to look after the gardens🌳🌿🍃 @ScotVetRes supports veterans of all ages in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow. — PolitiTweet.org

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☎️ The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, spoke to @ScotVetRes today, for an update on their services, and how the veterans they support are coping in the current challenging circumstances. @ScotVetRes is the country’s oldest ex-service charity, founded in 1910. https://t.co/jn6fA8UtLq — PolitiTweet.org

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A very Happy Birthday to Princess Charlotte 🎈who is celebrating her 5th birthday today. Princess Charlotte is The Queen’s fifth great-grandchild. To mark the day @KensingtonRoyal have released new photos of Princess Charlotte taken by The Duchess of Cambridge. https://t.co/yjvcrqYKpu — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you so much for sending in your questions – I hope you’ve found my answers useful. Happy gardening everyone, and happy #NationalGardeningWeek! - ML https://t.co/nGjcdJgxnc — PolitiTweet.org

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🌸 I would deadhead and prune hydrangeas in the spring. Take out a third of very old stems at the base to allow new growth, and reduce the remaining stems down to the first double set of buds, which will then flower. – ML — PolitiTweet.org

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🍓I’ve also had questions on growing berries indoors, or in window boxes. Strawberries would work best, but they need a cold period outdoors before coming in to flower and fruit. Indoors, always look out for pests and diseases, and where possible, provide free-moving air. - ML — PolitiTweet.org

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🍓I’ve also had questions about growing berries indoors, or in window boxes. Strawberries would be the best option, but they need a cold period outdoors before coming in to flower and fruit. Indoors, always look for pests and diseases, if possible provide free-moving air. - ML — PolitiTweet.org

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🍃 Some of you have asked about growing in shaded areas with damp soil. There are a number of plants that would tolerate moist shade; Hellebore, Astilbe, Hosta, and even Ivy might be worth considering. My second thought would be to look at ferns. - ML🌿 — PolitiTweet.org

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💐 Can I suggest Geraniums, Petunias, Marigolds, Gaura and trailing Begonias for the summer. Pansies, Primulas, Myosotis and Wallflowers for the winter and spring. – ML — PolitiTweet.org

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🌲 The best UK native trees to choose are those that are best for wildlife. For a small space I suggest Rowan, Elder, Blackthorn, Dogwood, Hawthorn or even the underestimated Holly. There are many varieties of each so choose one that suits the look of your garden. – ML — PolitiTweet.org

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🌳 It is getting a bit late to plant trees now, so I would recommend waiting until the coming autumn/winter. Unless you have set your heart on specific varieties, I suggest looking out for heritage varieties as some of them are very worthwhile growing. – ML https://t.co/h3cY8gxRRD — PolitiTweet.org

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🌱 Firstly, you should identify which type of weeds you have. Annual weeds can simply be pulled up when young, but perennial weeds will need digging out to remove the roots. You could try mulching the beds to reduce weed growth. - ML — PolitiTweet.org

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☀️🥀 In late summer, take a 15cm long stem from this year’s climbing rose. Cut the top above a node, and cut a 45-degree angle below a node at the bottom. Coat the bottom end in hormone-rooting powder and put into a pot of compost. Leave over winter. - ML https://t.co/7HRT5aFj85 — PolitiTweet.org

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🍓I’m afraid you would struggle considerably to grow blackberries or gooseberries successfully in a confined space. Strawberries might be your best option but even then, I suspect the crop would not be great. — PolitiTweet.org