Calder
@calderwook.bsky.social
Disabled and mostly found bumbling about Edinburgh on a cargo bike or walking my dogs
Trees make things better.
Trees make things better.
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Prime example of why the contract between the public and the police is breaking down, regardless of long term crime trends. Thames Valley Police don’t even think it’s their job to investigate this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kidlington fly-tipping: Criminals dump mountain of waste in field
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Prime example of why the contract between the public and the police is breaking down, regardless of long term crime trends. Thames Valley Police don’t even think it’s their job to investigate this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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me waking up to see that Bluesky suspended Patton Oswalt @patton.oswalt.bsky.social for saying that it’s evil to sexually assault children:
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
me waking up to see that Bluesky suspended Patton Oswalt @patton.oswalt.bsky.social for saying that it’s evil to sexually assault children:
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Another RTC involving a bus and a pedestrian at Haymarket. Sadly, I'm not surprised. It's another mess of an area in Edinburgh, where fast vehicular movement is prioritised over making it a safe place...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by double-decker bus in Edinburgh
The man was struck by a Lothian Buses vehicle near Haymarket station in Edinburgh.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Another RTC involving a bus and a pedestrian at Haymarket. Sadly, I'm not surprised. It's another mess of an area in Edinburgh, where fast vehicular movement is prioritised over making it a safe place...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Making it sound like it's the entire company instead of only the Leeds branch is a bit of shitty journalism.
"Like many small, independent businesses, we’ve faced rising costs and changing market pressures that have simply become too challenging to overcome": Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative closes
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Making it sound like it's the entire company instead of only the Leeds branch is a bit of shitty journalism.
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I was so proud to be listed on Cycling UK's 100 women in cycling 2022.
Because of their recent decision to exclude transwomen from the list, I have requested my name be removed.
Transwomen are women & cruel politics has no place in the cycling spaces that I campaign and research for.
Because of their recent decision to exclude transwomen from the list, I have requested my name be removed.
Transwomen are women & cruel politics has no place in the cycling spaces that I campaign and research for.
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I was so proud to be listed on Cycling UK's 100 women in cycling 2022.
Because of their recent decision to exclude transwomen from the list, I have requested my name be removed.
Transwomen are women & cruel politics has no place in the cycling spaces that I campaign and research for.
Because of their recent decision to exclude transwomen from the list, I have requested my name be removed.
Transwomen are women & cruel politics has no place in the cycling spaces that I campaign and research for.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Edinburgh Council is not proposing the 'destruction of a park', it's proposing the restoration of a former railway line to meet climate targets, reduce congestion, improve air quality, provide economic opportunities, enhance mobility and reduce social inequality.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Roseburn Path: What is the row over a new Edinburgh tram line about?
A public consultation on plans to build a new tram line along a popular cycle route closes on Monday.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Edinburgh Council is not proposing the 'destruction of a park', it's proposing the restoration of a former railway line to meet climate targets, reduce congestion, improve air quality, provide economic opportunities, enhance mobility and reduce social inequality.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I can’t tell you what “67” means, but the other thing means freedom on two wheels.
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I can’t tell you what “67” means, but the other thing means freedom on two wheels.
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New cycle lanes are not for people who currently cycle.
They are for people who drive because it’s too dangerous to cycle.
They are for people who drive because it’s too dangerous to cycle.
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New cycle lanes are not for people who currently cycle.
They are for people who drive because it’s too dangerous to cycle.
They are for people who drive because it’s too dangerous to cycle.
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Hello @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social , any reason pedestrians/cyclists have to wait through 6 traffic phases (c5 minutes) before we get a chance to cross London Road?
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Hello @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social , any reason pedestrians/cyclists have to wait through 6 traffic phases (c5 minutes) before we get a chance to cross London Road?
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!
There isn't any evidence that the report you make on the council website actually goes anywhere.
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!
Pretty sure he has done more to help than hinder the return of racism to politics.
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Pretty sure he has done more to help than hinder the return of racism to politics.
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Can’t get enough of this! While Tokyo cuts down trees and paves over open spaces, Paris is pedestrianising the city and making it greener for everyone. This is what real climate leadership looks like. Thanks for the inspiration @annehidalgo.bsky.social !
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Can’t get enough of this! While Tokyo cuts down trees and paves over open spaces, Paris is pedestrianising the city and making it greener for everyone. This is what real climate leadership looks like. Thanks for the inspiration @annehidalgo.bsky.social !
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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One to file under “too much traffic causes chaos to itself”
Time for a congestion charge and pay-per-use road pricing
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Time for a congestion charge and pay-per-use road pricing
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
New traffic lights cause traffic chaos on surrounding road network
New traffic lights to improve safety at a notorious junction on the outskirts of Edinburgh have resulted in traffic chaos in the surrounding roads, residents and motorists claim.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
One to file under “too much traffic causes chaos to itself”
Time for a congestion charge and pay-per-use road pricing
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Time for a congestion charge and pay-per-use road pricing
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
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That's incredibly disappointing and rather spineless.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people" road.cc/content/news...
Several winners of Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling prize decline award due to exclusion of transwomen
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people"
road.cc
November 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
That's incredibly disappointing and rather spineless.
Trans rights are human rights.
Trans rights are human rights.
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Latest "viking" bowl from the #ShipleyAlder.
Inspired by traditional Scandinavian slöjd designs.
Finished in "tavern green" milk paint and walnut oil.
I hollow these from the "bark up" side of the log which gives the origin to the shape.
Inspired by traditional Scandinavian slöjd designs.
Finished in "tavern green" milk paint and walnut oil.
I hollow these from the "bark up" side of the log which gives the origin to the shape.
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Latest "viking" bowl from the #ShipleyAlder.
Inspired by traditional Scandinavian slöjd designs.
Finished in "tavern green" milk paint and walnut oil.
I hollow these from the "bark up" side of the log which gives the origin to the shape.
Inspired by traditional Scandinavian slöjd designs.
Finished in "tavern green" milk paint and walnut oil.
I hollow these from the "bark up" side of the log which gives the origin to the shape.
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"Everything not a sheep is dangerous" works pretty well for Australia too, tbf
In Icelandic we have 'Ókind' for monster. But the translation is un-sheep. So everything not a sheep is dangerous.
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Everything not a sheep is dangerous" works pretty well for Australia too, tbf
What's the likelihood of a few extra bollards on this stretch of Inglis Green Road outside Imperial Palace and the garage @longstonecc.bsky.social ?
This is a very common occurrence.
This is a very common occurrence.
Someone is going to get hurt here at somepoint due to drivers being predictably selfish.
Could do with few more bollards for sure.
Could do with few more bollards for sure.
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What's the likelihood of a few extra bollards on this stretch of Inglis Green Road outside Imperial Palace and the garage @longstonecc.bsky.social ?
This is a very common occurrence.
This is a very common occurrence.
Someone is going to get hurt here at somepoint due to drivers being predictably selfish.
Could do with few more bollards for sure.
Could do with few more bollards for sure.
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Someone is going to get hurt here at somepoint due to drivers being predictably selfish.
Could do with few more bollards for sure.
Could do with few more bollards for sure.
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Cowgate 1 year on - what have you done?
Join us in front of the City Chambers at 8.30am on Thursday 13 November to tell the council that it's time to take action on dangerous roads.
Join us in front of the City Chambers at 8.30am on Thursday 13 November to tell the council that it's time to take action on dangerous roads.
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Cowgate 1 year on - what have you done?
Join us in front of the City Chambers at 8.30am on Thursday 13 November to tell the council that it's time to take action on dangerous roads.
Join us in front of the City Chambers at 8.30am on Thursday 13 November to tell the council that it's time to take action on dangerous roads.
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I'm using all the right letters - but not necessarily in the right order.
Artist: The Porcupine From Purgatory https://b3ta.com/board/11422427
From the 'Sign Anagrams' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/signanagrams/popular/ #SignAnagrams
Artist: The Porcupine From Purgatory https://b3ta.com/board/11422427
From the 'Sign Anagrams' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/signanagrams/popular/ #SignAnagrams
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I'm using all the right letters - but not necessarily in the right order.
Artist: The Porcupine From Purgatory https://b3ta.com/board/11422427
From the 'Sign Anagrams' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/signanagrams/popular/ #SignAnagrams
Artist: The Porcupine From Purgatory https://b3ta.com/board/11422427
From the 'Sign Anagrams' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/signanagrams/popular/ #SignAnagrams