diff --git a/_posts/2024-07-08-liverpool-makefest.md b/_posts/2024-07-08-liverpool-makefest.md
index 46f25ca3..ef38e628 100644
--- a/_posts/2024-07-08-liverpool-makefest.md
+++ b/_posts/2024-07-08-liverpool-makefest.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ categories:
     - Uncategorized
 tags:
     - visit
-excerpt: alifeee and Nik volunteered at Liverpool MakeFest... this is what they found, thought, and found wonder about within!
+excerpt: "alifeee and Nik volunteered at Liverpool MakeFest... this is what they found, thought, and found wonder about within! <br> ![](/assets/blog/2024-07-08-liverpool-makefest/wirral-makefest.jpg)"
 ---
 alifeee and Nik volunteered at Liverpool MakeFest... this is what they found, thought, and found wonder about within!
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ It was also really cool to chat with Niel Lambeth, who is a legend from Robot Wa
 
 **alifeee**: I'd really like to try rag rugs, probably on Wednesday's craft night. I think I'm going to try and find some rag rug tools in some antique shops. I also found out about <https://www.freese-works.com/> which is a neat tool for making craft grids.
 
-**Nik**: One project that caught my attention was the plotter stall on the 4th floor, Forge & Craft. They had a little plotter on display that couldn't have cost more than £10 to make, it was a microcontroller, 3 cheap servos and 2 lollypop sticks, using an IK mechanism to draw, 2 motors for the joints and one to raise/lower the pen, so cool. The project is called BrachioGraph https://about-brachiograph.glitch.me/ and I am determined to put the time into making one. I also got a planisphere cutout kit from the liverpool astronomical society, which I hadn't heard of before, can't wait to try it out.
+**Nik**: One project that caught my attention was the plotter stall on the 4th floor, Forge & Craft. They had a little plotter on display that couldn't have cost more than £10 to make, it was a microcontroller, 3 cheap servos and 2 lollypop sticks, using an IK mechanism to draw, 2 motors for the joints and one to raise/lower the pen, so cool. The project is called BrachioGraph https://about-brachiograph.glitch.me/ and I am determined to put the time into making one. I also got a planisphere cutout kit from the liverpool astronomical society, which I hadn't heard of before, can't wait to try it out.
 
 ## What was unexpected?
 
diff --git a/_posts/2024-08-01-month-updates-july-2024.md b/_posts/2024-08-01-month-updates-july-2024.md
index e1c27131..9b3ae88e 100644
--- a/_posts/2024-08-01-month-updates-july-2024.md
+++ b/_posts/2024-08-01-month-updates-july-2024.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2024-08-01T00:00:00+01:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-july-2024/
-excerpt: Month updates from July 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?
+excerpt: "Month updates from July 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2024-08-01-month-updates-july-2024/rich-pen-plotter-1.webp)"
 ---
 <style>
 .gallery p {
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ Let's find out!
 8. [alifeee - rag rug](#alifeee---rag-rug)
 9. [Rich - vertical pen plotter](#rich---vertical-pen-plotter)
 10. [Alex - plants](#alex---plants)
+11. [That's all](#thats-all)
 
 ## We opened up a gift box from Pimoroni
 
diff --git a/_posts/2024-09-01-month-updates-august-2024.md b/_posts/2024-09-01-month-updates-august-2024.md
index 8e66e610..98cb0dd8 100644
--- a/_posts/2024-09-01-month-updates-august-2024.md
+++ b/_posts/2024-09-01-month-updates-august-2024.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-august-2024/
-excerpt: Month updates from August 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?
+excerpt: "Month updates from August 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2024-09-01-month-updates-august-2024/matthew - trophy 2.webp)"
 ---
 <style>
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diff --git a/_posts/2024-09-24-sellotape-dispenser.md b/_posts/2024-09-24-sellotape-dispenser.md
index 25db9b17..6eed18fc 100644
--- a/_posts/2024-09-24-sellotape-dispenser.md
+++ b/_posts/2024-09-24-sellotape-dispenser.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2024-09-24T00:00:00+01:00'
 author: 'alifeee'
 layout: post
 permalink: /sellotape-dispenser/
-excerpt:
+excerpt: '![](/assets/blog/2024-09-24-sellotape-dispenser/wheel.jpg)'
 ---
 <style>
   /* custom element styles */
diff --git a/_posts/2024-11-01-month-updates-september-october-2024.md b/_posts/2024-11-01-month-updates-september-october-2024.md
index b605d51b..9f7f7f15 100644
--- a/_posts/2024-11-01-month-updates-september-october-2024.md
+++ b/_posts/2024-11-01-month-updates-september-october-2024.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2024-11-01T00:00:00+01:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-september-october-2024/
-excerpt: "Month updates from September & October 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: "Month updates from September & October 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2024-11-01-month-updates-september-october-2024/nik - pen plotter.webp)"
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diff --git a/_posts/2024-12-07-learning-how-to-build-guitar-effect-pedals.md b/_posts/2024-12-07-learning-how-to-build-guitar-effect-pedals.md
index 3f229515..1bdba4ff 100644
--- a/_posts/2024-12-07-learning-how-to-build-guitar-effect-pedals.md
+++ b/_posts/2024-12-07-learning-how-to-build-guitar-effect-pedals.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ layout: post
 permalink: /learning-how-to-build-guitar-effect-pedals/
 excerpt: "I have been playing guitar since I was 15, but I never could make it a routine. This changed in
 2020 when the plague hit and I discovered Yousician. The gamification of the experience gave my
-ADHD the dopamine hits I was craving. I was hooked."
+ADHD the dopamine hits I was craving. I was hooked. <br> ![](/assets/blog/2024-12-07-learning-how-to-build-guitar-effect-pedals/1.jpeg)"
 ---
 ## Background
 
diff --git a/_posts/2025-01-01-month-updates-november-december-2024.md b/_posts/2025-01-01-month-updates-november-december-2024.md
index 47c94004..49519c63 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-01-01-month-updates-november-december-2024.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-01-01-month-updates-november-december-2024.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-01-01T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-november-december-2024/
-excerpt: "Month updates from November & December 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: "Month updates from November & December 2024 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-01-01-month-updates-november-december-2024/alfie - co2 sign.webp)"
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 <style>
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diff --git a/_posts/2025-03-03-month-updates-january-february-2025.md b/_posts/2025-03-03-month-updates-january-february-2025.md
index 7ef5b10c..8814d6a6 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-03-03-month-updates-january-february-2025.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-03-03-month-updates-january-february-2025.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-january-february-2025/
-excerpt: "Month updates from January & February 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: "Month updates from January & February 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-03-03-month-updates-january-february-2025/Louise - tape holders 1.webp)"
 ---
 <style>
 .gallery {
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Let's find out!
 
 1. [Workshops](#workshops)
 2. [Louise - 3D printed tape holders](#louise---3d-printed-tape-holders)
-3. [Dom & alifeee - investigating a Sheffield bus sign](#dom--alifeee---investigating-a-sheffield-bus-sign)
+3. [Dom \& alifeee - investigating a Sheffield bus sign](#dom--alifeee---investigating-a-sheffield-bus-sign)
 4. [James - outdoor temperature sensor](#james---outdoor-temperature-sensor)
 5. [Dave - CNC machining](#dave---cnc-machining)
 6. [Louise - homemade coffee table](#louise---homemade-coffee-table)
diff --git a/_posts/2025-05-12-month-updates-march-april-2025.md b/_posts/2025-05-12-month-updates-march-april-2025.md
index 0e786a85..23560a35 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-05-12-month-updates-march-april-2025.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-05-12-month-updates-march-april-2025.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-05-12T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-march-april-2025/
-excerpt: "Month updates from March & April 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: "Month updates from March & April 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-05-12-month-updates-march-april-2025/Jon_puzzle-boxes1.webp)"
 ---
 <style>
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diff --git a/_posts/2025-07-02-month-updates-may-june-2025.md b/_posts/2025-07-02-month-updates-may-june-2025.md
index 3a9bef01..b0b4c44a 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-07-02-month-updates-may-june-2025.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-07-02-month-updates-may-june-2025.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-07-02T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-may-june-2025/
-excerpt: "Month updates from May & June 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: "Month updates from May & June 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace? <br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-07-02-month-updates-may-june-2025/tom_portable-weaving-kit_1.webp)"
 ---
 <style>
 .gallery {
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Let's find out!
 3. [Rich](#rich)
    1. [Creating a custom 3D Printer Head](#creating-a-custom-3d-printer-head)
 4. [Adam](#adam)
-   1. [making a 3 band parametric equation prototype](#making-a-3-band-parametric-equation-prototype)
+   1. [Making a 3 band parametric equation prototype](#making-a-3-band-parametric-equation-prototype)
 5. [Dave](#dave)
    1. [Making a custom bay-window cabinet-bench](#making-a-custom-bay-window-cabinet-bench)
    2. [Making a DIY door archetrave](#making-a-diy-door-archetrave)
diff --git a/_posts/2025-08-01-new-space.md b/_posts/2025-08-01-new-space.md
index 5669b9c7..e853f2f6 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-08-01-new-space.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-08-01-new-space.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /new-space/
-excerpt: "The hackspace has moved to a larger space in the same building. Take a look at some pictures!"
+excerpt: "The hackspace has moved to a larger space in the same building. Take a look at some pictures! <br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-08-01-new-space/2025-07-31/pizza_20250726_172010679.webp)"
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diff --git a/_posts/2025-09-02-month-updates-july-august-2025.md b/_posts/2025-09-02-month-updates-july-august-2025.md
index d012afaf..7ea0eff4 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-09-02-month-updates-july-august-2025.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-09-02-month-updates-july-august-2025.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-09-02T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-july-august-2025/
-excerpt: "Month updates from July & August 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: "What have members of Sheffield Hackspace been up to this two-months?<br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-09-02-month-updates-july-august-2025/adam_food-thermometer_1.webp)"
 ---
 <style>
 .gallery {
diff --git a/_posts/2025-11-12-month-updates-september-october-2025.md b/_posts/2025-11-12-month-updates-september-october-2025.md
index 2c4c771a..c6c0b357 100644
--- a/_posts/2025-11-12-month-updates-september-october-2025.md
+++ b/_posts/2025-11-12-month-updates-september-october-2025.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ date: '2025-11-12T00:00:00+00:00'
 author: alifeee
 layout: post
 permalink: /month-updates-september-october-2025/
-excerpt: "Month updates from September & October 2025 - what's been going on around Sheffield Hackspace?"
+excerpt: 'What have members of Sheffield Hackspace been up to this two-months?<br> ![](/assets/blog/2025-11-12-month-updates-september-october-2025/adam_mill_9.webp)'
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diff --git a/assets/stylesheets/main.scss b/assets/stylesheets/main.scss
index ac2cf9c4..663c37f7 100644
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 img {
   // so that missing images are obviously missing (alt text goes red)
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-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
+
+// styling for blog preview images
+.entry-excerpt p {
+  line-height: 1.2lh;
+}
+.entry-excerpt img {
+  max-height: calc(min(25rem, 80vh));
+}