Harry Mottram
@harrymottram.bsky.social
Journalist, editor, writer, performer, illustrator and occasional photographer of Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset, England - pictured above.
Axbridge Diary: updated listings with more events for the New Year and beyond www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/21/a...
Axbridge Diary: updated listings with more events for the New Year and beyond
Axbridge Diary of Events By Harry Mottram: Some Axbridge dates coming up. Send Axbridge events to me and I’ll try to keep the list updated. Email: harryfmottram@gmail.com I’ll also post on my …
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November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Axbridge Diary: updated listings with more events for the New Year and beyond www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/21/a...
Axbridge News: Wagatha Christie cast announced; report on the poetry evening; the MP on ME; gold burglary; and the Boxing Day trail hunting – plus the diary of events www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/21/a...
Axbridge News: Wagatha Christie cast announced; report on the poetry evening; the MP on ME; gold burglary; and the Boxing Day trail hunting – plus the diary of events
By Harry Mottram: I’ve been having a bit of tidy up of this website some so some articles and features may have disappeared or been relocated. Essentially though Axbridge News is under Public…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Axbridge News: Wagatha Christie cast announced; report on the poetry evening; the MP on ME; gold burglary; and the Boxing Day trail hunting – plus the diary of events www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/21/a...
Axbridge News: Cheddar Reservoir; Access Road; Cost of Living help; Progressive Supper; Cheddar Gorge closures; Library closure threat and other Somerset news www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/16/a...
Axbridge News: Cheddar Reservoir; Access Road; Cost of Living help; Progressive Supper; Cheddar Gorge closures; Library closure threat and other Somerset news
By Harry Mottram: Observers of Cheddar Reservoir will have noticed the levels are rising as water is pumped in from an inlet under the Sharpham Road tower. Normally by late November the Res is near…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Axbridge News: Cheddar Reservoir; Access Road; Cost of Living help; Progressive Supper; Cheddar Gorge closures; Library closure threat and other Somerset news www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/16/a...
This Private Eye cover sums it up.
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This Private Eye cover sums it up.
Reposted by Harry Mottram
Bath Voice News: Urgent appeal launched to help victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica as Fairfield House’s senior citizens declare ‘a go situation’ and publish lists of essential items and where to donate tinyurl.com/34tar56e
Bath Voice News: Urgent appeal launched to help victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica as Fairfield House's senior citizens declare 'a go situation' and publish lists of essential items and where to ...
By Harry Mottram: Fairfield House day centre users are gearing up to help the people of Jamaica hit by Hurricane Melissa after the island was devastated leaving scores dead, hundreds injured and thous...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Bath Voice News: Urgent appeal launched to help victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica as Fairfield House’s senior citizens declare ‘a go situation’ and publish lists of essential items and where to donate tinyurl.com/34tar56e
Axbridge News: Strawberry Line A38 – a bridge too far? Cheddar Reservoir owner’s sewage problem; Gaza demo in The Square; and the Oakhouse and the 1% Show on ITV www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/08/a...
Axbridge News: Strawberry Line A38 – a bridge too far? Cheddar Reservoir owner’s sewage problem; Gaza demo in The Square; and the Oakhouse and the 1% Show on ITV
By Harry Mottram: There are currently plans to improve the A38 between Bristol and Highbridge by Somerset Highways in terms of traffic flow and road safety. The cycle path from Axbridge to Winscomb…
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November 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Axbridge News: Strawberry Line A38 – a bridge too far? Cheddar Reservoir owner’s sewage problem; Gaza demo in The Square; and the Oakhouse and the 1% Show on ITV www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/08/a...
Rapscallion Magazine Feature: The self destructing prime minister Boris Johnson www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/07/r...
Rapscallion Magazine Feature: The self destructing prime minister Boris Johnson
The 2019 election victory for Boris Johnson writes Harry Mottram should have seen him in office for years – but he was undone by his own lies It has always surprised me that friends and a…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Rapscallion Magazine Feature: The self destructing prime minister Boris Johnson www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/07/r...
Axbridge News: Football and Remembrance; Chicken Farm; Boutique’s long goodbye; carnival help; job vacancies; Somerset Confidential; and Cheddar Reservoir – plus what’s on in Axbridge www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/02/a...
Axbridge News: Football and Remembrance; Chicken Farm; Boutique’s long goodbye; carnival help; job vacancies; Somerset Confidential; and Cheddar Reservoir – plus what’s on in Axbridge
By Harry Mottram: I try to do a write up every now again on stories of interest to me and fellow residents – some more related others broader in scope. No news on Cheddar Res 2 but there is a…
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November 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Axbridge News: Football and Remembrance; Chicken Farm; Boutique’s long goodbye; carnival help; job vacancies; Somerset Confidential; and Cheddar Reservoir – plus what’s on in Axbridge www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/11/02/a...
Bath Voice Sports News: Recent Results and Fixtures plus Club Contacts and Details for all the city’s sports – Week 44 bathvoice.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Bath Voice Sports News: Recent Results and Fixtures plus Club Contacts and Details for all the city’s sports – Week 44 bathvoice.co.uk
Fri 5 Dec. Axe Vale Arts Centre. My review of the first exhibition held there earlier this year: www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/07/08/a...
October 31, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Fri 5 Dec. Axe Vale Arts Centre. My review of the first exhibition held there earlier this year: www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/07/08/a...
Reposted by Harry Mottram
Bath Voice News: MPs critical of Bristol Airport's expansion plans over 'net zero goal' in report while the airport says it has already created thousands of jobs and has boosted the local economy bathvoice.co.uk/2025/10/30/b...
Bath Voice News: MPs critical of Bristol Airport's expansion plans over 'net zero goal' in report while the airport says it has already created thousands of jobs and has boosted the local economy - Ba...
By John Wimperis, Local Democracy Reporter: Bristol Airport has insisted it is “critical” to the region’s economy after MPs warned that airport expansion could put the country’s net zero goal in “seri...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Bath Voice News: MPs critical of Bristol Airport's expansion plans over 'net zero goal' in report while the airport says it has already created thousands of jobs and has boosted the local economy bathvoice.co.uk/2025/10/30/b...
ICSM Sports Insolvency News: As Sheffield Wednesday enter administration Ian Carrotte warns suppliers over giving generous credit to clubs as 'they are run on hope and ego' icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
ICSM Sports Insolvency News: As Sheffield Wednesday enter administration Ian Carrotte warns suppliers over giving generous credit to clubs as 'they are run on hope and ego' icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
Reposted by Harry Mottram
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
I'm rather enjoying the near hysteria in the Mail online ahead of the budget. Surely the sky will fall in and a tidal wave will wash us all away if taxes are raised?! Er... that's what chancellors do as history will tell you! www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/artic...
A mansion tax will shatter the housing market: KIRSTIE ALLSOPP
The mere suggestion of a 'mansion tax' to be imposed on properties worth more than £2 million is a disaster.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I'm rather enjoying the near hysteria in the Mail online ahead of the budget. Surely the sky will fall in and a tidal wave will wash us all away if taxes are raised?! Er... that's what chancellors do as history will tell you! www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/artic...
Axbridge News: Parking consultation; Furlong award; Cheddar Res owner told off; rare mammal spotted locally; tenders out for Cheddar Res 2; Boutique to close, and Axbridge Heritage night – plus the diary of events in the town www.harrymottram.co.uk/.../axbridge...
Axbridge News: Parking consultation; Furlong award; Cheddar Res owner told off; rare mammal spotted locally; tenders out for Cheddar Res 2; Boutique to close, and Axbridge Heritage night – plus the di...
By Harry Mottram: Like any town, parking is an issue in Axbridge. Whether it’s getting a ticket for overstaying your stay in the Square, blocking the pavement by using it as a parking bay or not en…
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October 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Axbridge News: Parking consultation; Furlong award; Cheddar Res owner told off; rare mammal spotted locally; tenders out for Cheddar Res 2; Boutique to close, and Axbridge Heritage night – plus the diary of events in the town www.harrymottram.co.uk/.../axbridge...
CSM Transport Insolvency News: Regional Airline goes bust owing over £25m - joining a long list that have crashed icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
CSM Transport Insolvency News: Regional Airline goes bust owing over £25m - joining a long list that have crashed icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
Axbridge Community Theatre presents
Vardy v Rooney:The Wagatha Christie Trial
by Liv Hennessy
Axbridge Town Hall
Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th November 2025 - 7.30PM
Tickets on sale at: Axbridge Community Theatre event tickets from TicketSource. and in Axbridge Post Office
Vardy v Rooney:The Wagatha Christie Trial
by Liv Hennessy
Axbridge Town Hall
Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th November 2025 - 7.30PM
Tickets on sale at: Axbridge Community Theatre event tickets from TicketSource. and in Axbridge Post Office
October 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Axbridge Community Theatre presents
Vardy v Rooney:The Wagatha Christie Trial
by Liv Hennessy
Axbridge Town Hall
Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th November 2025 - 7.30PM
Tickets on sale at: Axbridge Community Theatre event tickets from TicketSource. and in Axbridge Post Office
Vardy v Rooney:The Wagatha Christie Trial
by Liv Hennessy
Axbridge Town Hall
Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th November 2025 - 7.30PM
Tickets on sale at: Axbridge Community Theatre event tickets from TicketSource. and in Axbridge Post Office
ICSM Business Insolvency News for Utilities: Ed Davey ‘let Thames Water enter administration now’ icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
ICSM Business Insolvency News for Utilities: Ed Davey ‘let Thames Water enter administration now’ icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
Axbridge News: organisations gear up for the town’s free Heritage Evening in the Town Hall with talks, films and information about the town's rich history - more at www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/10/22/a...
Axbridge News: organisations gear up for the town’s free Heritage Evening in the Town Hall
By Harry Mottram: On Saturday 1st November, 2025, in the Town Hall there’s a free evening of illustrated talks and films about the town’s many historic buildings and the secrets they hold. Of…
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October 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Axbridge News: organisations gear up for the town’s free Heritage Evening in the Town Hall with talks, films and information about the town's rich history - more at www.harrymottram.co.uk/2025/10/22/a...
Axbridge Progressive Supper on Saturday 22 November - tickets for main course (free) and puddings available now. As soon as they are gone we can release more traveller and starter tickets. See www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/axbridge-p...
Axbridge Progressive Supper 2025
Join us for a fun night going from house to house, enjoying good food and company at the Axbridge Progressive Supper 2025!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Axbridge Progressive Supper on Saturday 22 November - tickets for main course (free) and puddings available now. As soon as they are gone we can release more traveller and starter tickets. See www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/axbridge-p...
When knitting meets Remembrance. The post box in Axbridge by the Post Office.
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
When knitting meets Remembrance. The post box in Axbridge by the Post Office.
One of my all time favourites celebrated on TV. Dougal, Florence and of course Brian. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Magic Roundabout Story
A celebration of the classic children's series. Created in Paris in the early 1960s, The Magic Roundabout was brought to the British screen by actor Eric Thompson.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
One of my all time favourites celebrated on TV. Dougal, Florence and of course Brian. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I hadn't spotted this but Sustrans has changed its name to Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust or the WWCT. www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust homepage
The homepage for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust website
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October 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I hadn't spotted this but Sustrans has changed its name to Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust or the WWCT. www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
The Lady of Shalott (1832)
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Part I
On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;
And thro' the field the road runs by
To many-tower'd Camelot;
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Part I
On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;
And thro' the field the road runs by
To many-tower'd Camelot;
October 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The Lady of Shalott (1832)
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Part I
On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;
And thro' the field the road runs by
To many-tower'd Camelot;
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Part I
On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;
And thro' the field the road runs by
To many-tower'd Camelot;