Nick Hickman
@nickhickman.bsky.social
Member of Paramount Cycle Racing Team and #Shropshire Hills Labour Party Branch.
Married 31 years. Retired. Favourite jobs:
Husband
Cycle mechanic
Programme Director for Big Pharma
Coach
Project Manager for African medical charity
Windscreen fitter
Married 31 years. Retired. Favourite jobs:
Husband
Cycle mechanic
Programme Director for Big Pharma
Coach
Project Manager for African medical charity
Windscreen fitter
@gardeningwitch.bsky.social has excelled herself for the Little & Large tomatoes this year. 731g vs. 2g.
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@gardeningwitch.bsky.social has excelled herself for the Little & Large tomatoes this year. 731g vs. 2g.
A rather grey, drizzly day but the morning dog walk up the Batch Valley #Shropshire always has something colourful to enjoy.
October 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
A rather grey, drizzly day but the morning dog walk up the Batch Valley #Shropshire always has something colourful to enjoy.
Spotted a toad while putting the bin out for collection this evening. I saw a remarkable resemblance to someone in the news.
September 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Spotted a toad while putting the bin out for collection this evening. I saw a remarkable resemblance to someone in the news.
September 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Found a tiny little toad this morning on my walk with Monty dog under Novers Hill in #Shropshire. Size of my thumbnail. Might have been a prince of course but I didn't kiss it to find out. Would have been rude to as I hadn't brushed my teeth yet.
August 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Found a tiny little toad this morning on my walk with Monty dog under Novers Hill in #Shropshire. Size of my thumbnail. Might have been a prince of course but I didn't kiss it to find out. Would have been rude to as I hadn't brushed my teeth yet.
Missed 'em. Those #Shropshire faeries are really tricky to catch and flew off just as I was lining up the perfect shot this morning.
August 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Missed 'em. Those #Shropshire faeries are really tricky to catch and flew off just as I was lining up the perfect shot this morning.
Racing again this week, for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. 10 miles TT. First time out on a 1970s Harry Quinn I have restored. Lovely to ride but not as fast as modern bikes (and younger riders). Came last but loved it.
July 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Racing again this week, for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. 10 miles TT. First time out on a 1970s Harry Quinn I have restored. Lovely to ride but not as fast as modern bikes (and younger riders). Came last but loved it.
Lawful protest or terrorists blocking the road?
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
June 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Lawful protest or terrorists blocking the road?
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
Was representing a candidate outside a polling station (Atcham, #Shropshire)
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
May 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Was representing a candidate outside a polling station (Atcham, #Shropshire)
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
Up at 5:30 to go racing for Paramount CRT. The Mid Shropshire Wheelers 25 miles Time Trial. Didn't come last.
April 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Up at 5:30 to go racing for Paramount CRT. The Mid Shropshire Wheelers 25 miles Time Trial. Didn't come last.
Jonathan's Rock above the Batch Valley in #Shropshire this morning. Found a new (to me) track up there from the gully, which is is getting a bit easier to navigate as the terrain dries out. Starting to see a few more lambs up on top.
March 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Jonathan's Rock above the Batch Valley in #Shropshire this morning. Found a new (to me) track up there from the gully, which is is getting a bit easier to navigate as the terrain dries out. Starting to see a few more lambs up on top.
BBC Radio 4's Any Questions in the village hall at All Stretton in the #Shropshire Hills this evening was good. I certainly didn't agree with some points made but it's important that this kind of debate can happen here.
March 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
BBC Radio 4's Any Questions in the village hall at All Stretton in the #Shropshire Hills this evening was good. I certainly didn't agree with some points made but it's important that this kind of debate can happen here.
Wild ponies on Novers Hill above All Stretton. There are one or two new lambs about too but we didn't see any today.
March 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Wild ponies on Novers Hill above All Stretton. There are one or two new lambs about too but we didn't see any today.
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Big milestone: 50k+ followers! Wonderful to see you all here.
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March 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Big milestone: 50k+ followers! Wonderful to see you all here.
For those that aren't familiar with us, you can follow our account to get notifications when you get added to a list (starter pack, custom feed, etc) or get blocked.
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#Shropshire Stretton Climate Care are fundraising to install two secure lockable and covered cycle hangars to accommodate 12 cycles at the railway station. They would value any support www.spacehive.com/churchstrett....
Church Stretton secure cycle lockers
Installation of secure cycle storage at the Church Stretton Railway Station.
www.spacehive.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
#Shropshire Stretton Climate Care are fundraising to install two secure lockable and covered cycle hangars to accommodate 12 cycles at the railway station. They would value any support www.spacehive.com/churchstrett....
Hey @zwiftrides.bsky.social please share. I asked Eric if he'd post up links to Zwift Insider news and articles here as well as X, Facebook, etc. He's done it. Follow @zwiftinsider.bsky.social . Ride on!
February 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hey @zwiftrides.bsky.social please share. I asked Eric if he'd post up links to Zwift Insider news and articles here as well as X, Facebook, etc. He's done it. Follow @zwiftinsider.bsky.social . Ride on!
To mark #ShropshireDay I cooked up a Shropshire Fidget Pie. @gardeningwitch.bsky.social had second helpings so I think it was OK.
February 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
To mark #ShropshireDay I cooked up a Shropshire Fidget Pie. @gardeningwitch.bsky.social had second helpings so I think it was OK.
Was going to do some decorating but Monty Dog took over so I shall have a beer instead.
February 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Was going to do some decorating but Monty Dog took over so I shall have a beer instead.
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Great to be out on the #LabourDoorstep today with @lisanandymp.bsky.social for our great candidate Nikki Hennessey. People telling us they are sticking with @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Great to be out on the #LabourDoorstep today with @lisanandymp.bsky.social for our great candidate Nikki Hennessey. People telling us they are sticking with @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
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“there are Neville Chamberlain’s in every generation”
George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt
George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt
February 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
“there are Neville Chamberlain’s in every generation”
George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt
George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt
Started my cycling time trial season as usual with the Ely & District CC Hardriders 25. The lane along the Hundred Foot Drain doesn't get any less rough but at least there was a bit of a tail wind along there this year. Was riding for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. Photo courtesy Davey Jones.
February 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Started my cycling time trial season as usual with the Ely & District CC Hardriders 25. The lane along the Hundred Foot Drain doesn't get any less rough but at least there was a bit of a tail wind along there this year. Was riding for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. Photo courtesy Davey Jones.
Ponies were grazing rather lower down than usual on the Long Mynd today. Some weather coming in maybe?
February 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ponies were grazing rather lower down than usual on the Long Mynd today. Some weather coming in maybe?
Was gonna ask for a bottle of Bourbon for my birthday but think I shall switch to a Canadian whisky instead.
February 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Was gonna ask for a bottle of Bourbon for my birthday but think I shall switch to a Canadian whisky instead.
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Our election leaflets for Hitchin South are now being delivered across the town
In GE2024,@alistrathern.bsky.social won Hitchin with a huge 44% share, while the LibDems fell to a distant fourth behind Reform.
If you want to stop the Tories & Reform in Hitchin South- Vote for Labour's Indie Sunner
In GE2024,@alistrathern.bsky.social won Hitchin with a huge 44% share, while the LibDems fell to a distant fourth behind Reform.
If you want to stop the Tories & Reform in Hitchin South- Vote for Labour's Indie Sunner
February 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our election leaflets for Hitchin South are now being delivered across the town
In GE2024,@alistrathern.bsky.social won Hitchin with a huge 44% share, while the LibDems fell to a distant fourth behind Reform.
If you want to stop the Tories & Reform in Hitchin South- Vote for Labour's Indie Sunner
In GE2024,@alistrathern.bsky.social won Hitchin with a huge 44% share, while the LibDems fell to a distant fourth behind Reform.
If you want to stop the Tories & Reform in Hitchin South- Vote for Labour's Indie Sunner
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New to Bluesky? New to #Shropshire? New to both?!
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Follow and make some new friends? Share the pack too?
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Here’s a bunch of great accounts that’ll get you nicely set up on #ShireSky, and all with one easy click!
Follow and make some new friends? Share the pack too?
And if there’s anyone I’m missing, let me know and I’ll add them 😊
go.bsky.app/8LCfsU6
January 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
New to Bluesky? New to #Shropshire? New to both?!
Here’s a bunch of great accounts that’ll get you nicely set up on #ShireSky, and all with one easy click!
Follow and make some new friends? Share the pack too?
And if there’s anyone I’m missing, let me know and I’ll add them 😊
go.bsky.app/8LCfsU6
Here’s a bunch of great accounts that’ll get you nicely set up on #ShireSky, and all with one easy click!
Follow and make some new friends? Share the pack too?
And if there’s anyone I’m missing, let me know and I’ll add them 😊
go.bsky.app/8LCfsU6