Hannah
@climbinguphills.bsky.social
Cyclist, mum of two, queer. Passionate about parks, libraries, public transport, children’s books and having adventures with kids.
That is MY BOOK he is reading.
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
That is MY BOOK he is reading.
I chose our Friday Family Film this weekend so we watched Frozen 2 because I love it, and the kids enjoyed it a lot more this time around. 7yo wanted to listen to the soundtrack this morning and we’ve all been happily singing along.
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I chose our Friday Family Film this weekend so we watched Frozen 2 because I love it, and the kids enjoyed it a lot more this time around. 7yo wanted to listen to the soundtrack this morning and we’ve all been happily singing along.
Lights Up this evening was a JOY. Such a delight to cycle with friends and 200 other people, mainly women, around the city as a disco on wheels. Loved it. Could do it every week. #bikesky #lightsupride #ridesforwomenmcr
November 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Lights Up this evening was a JOY. Such a delight to cycle with friends and 200 other people, mainly women, around the city as a disco on wheels. Loved it. Could do it every week. #bikesky #lightsupride #ridesforwomenmcr
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A wonderful “Lights Up 2025” #glowride Disco On Wheels cycle in Manchester this evening. Many parks & quiet routes feel unsafe to women & girls in the dark nights. About 200 cyclists with music+lights. Empowering ✊🚦💡🚲
Thanks organisers & ride leaders.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@stationsouth.bsky.social
Thanks organisers & ride leaders.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@stationsouth.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A wonderful “Lights Up 2025” #glowride Disco On Wheels cycle in Manchester this evening. Many parks & quiet routes feel unsafe to women & girls in the dark nights. About 200 cyclists with music+lights. Empowering ✊🚦💡🚲
Thanks organisers & ride leaders.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@stationsouth.bsky.social
Thanks organisers & ride leaders.
@walkridegm.org.uk
@stationsouth.bsky.social
Joined this ride this evening and LOVED it!
Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Joined this ride this evening and LOVED it!
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Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
When looking to buy jumpers, what sort of ratio should I be looking at for decent quality? Is 80% cashmere / 20% nylon good enough? I want something that will last a few winters and have minimal plastic. I feel like I know a few friends who can advise on this sort of stuff. 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
When looking to buy jumpers, what sort of ratio should I be looking at for decent quality? Is 80% cashmere / 20% nylon good enough? I want something that will last a few winters and have minimal plastic. I feel like I know a few friends who can advise on this sort of stuff. 🧵
This is on Saturday! I am really looking forward to it. ✨
November 4, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This is on Saturday! I am really looking forward to it. ✨
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Society depends on volunteers more than it realises, yet very few people are prepared to give up a few hours of doomscrolling or Netflix to keep services going. Do more. Volunteer your time. It's worth it.
November 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Society depends on volunteers more than it realises, yet very few people are prepared to give up a few hours of doomscrolling or Netflix to keep services going. Do more. Volunteer your time. It's worth it.
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If you want kids to read:
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Bridget Phillipson ‘ready to take on unions’ over year 8 reading tests
Education secretary says mandatory test needed to tackle ‘shocking outcomes’ for many working-class children
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you want kids to read:
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Fresh and blustery walk along the coast today from Saltburn to this sculpture known as the charm bracelet.
October 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fresh and blustery walk along the coast today from Saltburn to this sculpture known as the charm bracelet.
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Please do sign up for - and share - this webinar, on Dec 3rd, to hear about some of the amazing work going on nationally and locally to restore children's ability to play out on their doorsteps.
@rezinachowdhury.bsky.social @edwardlamb.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social @aliceferguson.bsky.social
@rezinachowdhury.bsky.social @edwardlamb.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social @aliceferguson.bsky.social
Restoring children's freedom to play out: let's seize the moment
Society is waking up to children's right and need to play out; councils and orgs around the UK are taking action, come and get inspired !
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Please do sign up for - and share - this webinar, on Dec 3rd, to hear about some of the amazing work going on nationally and locally to restore children's ability to play out on their doorsteps.
@rezinachowdhury.bsky.social @edwardlamb.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social @aliceferguson.bsky.social
@rezinachowdhury.bsky.social @edwardlamb.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social @aliceferguson.bsky.social
Didn’t even make it through 3 weeks of my new job without coming down with some kind of lurgy. Is it good or bad that working from home means I can have a lie down to recover?
October 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Didn’t even make it through 3 weeks of my new job without coming down with some kind of lurgy. Is it good or bad that working from home means I can have a lie down to recover?
… did I write this and forget I wrote it?
If I ask you how your little one is getting on, it's because I am genuinely interested, I just can't remember their name. Sorry.
October 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
… did I write this and forget I wrote it?
Had a lovely walk along the Baker Way with my mum today. 14 miles from Delamere to Chester! The longest walk I’ve done in years and my feet and hips are protesting strongly.
October 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Had a lovely walk along the Baker Way with my mum today. 14 miles from Delamere to Chester! The longest walk I’ve done in years and my feet and hips are protesting strongly.
I’m on a train from Altrincham to Delamere Forest and I’m once again wondering why the tram doesn’t go to Hale. It’s two mins from Altrincham on the train so why not extend the tram? It seems like a lovely town when seen from the train but I’ve never visited in person!
October 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I’m on a train from Altrincham to Delamere Forest and I’m once again wondering why the tram doesn’t go to Hale. It’s two mins from Altrincham on the train so why not extend the tram? It seems like a lovely town when seen from the train but I’ve never visited in person!
Having a very confusing moment this morning as I realise for the first time that Julia Ormond and Juliette Binoche are in fact different people. I’m so rubbish with faces - I definitely thought Binoche was in Miss Smila’s Feeling for Snow.
October 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Having a very confusing moment this morning as I realise for the first time that Julia Ormond and Juliette Binoche are in fact different people. I’m so rubbish with faces - I definitely thought Binoche was in Miss Smila’s Feeling for Snow.
Achievement unlocked: went to see the CBeebies Christmas panto live! Am a big fan of CBeebies and the amazing presenters and always wanted to see the panto live. It was in Bradford this year which was close enough for us and this year might be the last time both kids are young enough.
October 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Achievement unlocked: went to see the CBeebies Christmas panto live! Am a big fan of CBeebies and the amazing presenters and always wanted to see the panto live. It was in Bradford this year which was close enough for us and this year might be the last time both kids are young enough.
Grateful to the IT person who patiently explained Teams to me because I am a DINOSAUR who hasn’t worked in an office since March 2020.
October 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Grateful to the IT person who patiently explained Teams to me because I am a DINOSAUR who hasn’t worked in an office since March 2020.
This morning the kids were desperate to go on a bike ride with grandad and nana Sue so we all cycled to Riverbank cafe - three generations of cyclists out together!
October 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This morning the kids were desperate to go on a bike ride with grandad and nana Sue so we all cycled to Riverbank cafe - three generations of cyclists out together!
No, and nothing will ever change my mind that it’s a deeply antisocial thing to do.
Do you let your kid climb the slide at the park or not? Your answer likely determines if we would get along.
October 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
No, and nothing will ever change my mind that it’s a deeply antisocial thing to do.
Hmm people who work in active travel - what do you wear that is reasonably smart but also suitable for walking/cycling/being out in all weathers? And then what do you wear if you are a plus-sized woman? Having a panic as everything I own seems frumpy or no good for cycling.
September 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Hmm people who work in active travel - what do you wear that is reasonably smart but also suitable for walking/cycling/being out in all weathers? And then what do you wear if you are a plus-sized woman? Having a panic as everything I own seems frumpy or no good for cycling.
I got the job!!
Amazed, in the best way, by a job description that includes the line “ability to travel sustainably to schools and communities across [location]”.
September 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I got the job!!
Over the last few years I’ve become quite determined to recover things that I or the kids have lost. Retracing steps for gloves, revisiting parks for wellies and toys etc. Two weeks ago I left my lovely kleen kanteen water bottle at central library and when I returned today it was there! Vindicated.
September 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Over the last few years I’ve become quite determined to recover things that I or the kids have lost. Retracing steps for gloves, revisiting parks for wellies and toys etc. Two weeks ago I left my lovely kleen kanteen water bottle at central library and when I returned today it was there! Vindicated.