Ian
@guard-ian.bsky.social
North East of England. Cricket club chairman. Cricket, transport, seaside towns, fish & chips, food.
Nice little day out at Locomotion for the 200th birthday with a couple of colleagues. Some old, some new and some current stuff as well as a rail tour up to Stanhope and back from Carnforth
September 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nice little day out at Locomotion for the 200th birthday with a couple of colleagues. Some old, some new and some current stuff as well as a rail tour up to Stanhope and back from Carnforth
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Anti-racist demonstrators blocking Tommy Robinson’s fascists from marching through the centre of Newcastle - successfully so far
But being kettled and apparently the police are agreeing an alternative route for the far right
But being kettled and apparently the police are agreeing an alternative route for the far right
September 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Anti-racist demonstrators blocking Tommy Robinson’s fascists from marching through the centre of Newcastle - successfully so far
But being kettled and apparently the police are agreeing an alternative route for the far right
But being kettled and apparently the police are agreeing an alternative route for the far right
The extremely rare sight of a Class 37 at NCL as it changes crew while running 2Z03 Glasgow Central to York Holgate.
September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The extremely rare sight of a Class 37 at NCL as it changes crew while running 2Z03 Glasgow Central to York Holgate.
The lesser spotted spare today so a few steps in round toon. The Stephenson monument on Neville St, very prominent given the 200th birthday of the railway as we know it is this Saturday, just across from the listed building of NCL Central. Likely be packed with Bradford fans in a few hours too!
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The lesser spotted spare today so a few steps in round toon. The Stephenson monument on Neville St, very prominent given the 200th birthday of the railway as we know it is this Saturday, just across from the listed building of NCL Central. Likely be packed with Bradford fans in a few hours too!
Just caught a passing glimpse of Royal Scots Grey 50022 passing at Dunston this morning as I was on my way into work. Fabulous bit of kit looking resplendent. On its way back to Crewe after spending the weekend at Heaton for the depot open day
September 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Just caught a passing glimpse of Royal Scots Grey 50022 passing at Dunston this morning as I was on my way into work. Fabulous bit of kit looking resplendent. On its way back to Crewe after spending the weekend at Heaton for the depot open day
Spending the day with the inspiration train. Amazed that @geofftech.bsky.social isn’t here to spend the whole day playing with the slam doors 😅
September 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Spending the day with the inspiration train. Amazed that @geofftech.bsky.social isn’t here to spend the whole day playing with the slam doors 😅
Relaxing Sunday off for the annual end of season friendly. No whites worn this year to spare embarrassment, squeezed in 8000 steps wandering the boundary instead.
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
September 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Relaxing Sunday off for the annual end of season friendly. No whites worn this year to spare embarrassment, squeezed in 8000 steps wandering the boundary instead.
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
Back at it tomorrow volunteering on the @rail200.bsky.social Inspiration train at Darlington!
April 17, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A sunny (and on time) view of water next to rail along the Tyne Valley.
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
April 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A sunny (and on time) view of water next to rail along the Tyne Valley.
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
Just for @jenonthemove.com after the grey and frustrating trip a short while ago
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If anyone on our followers list would be interested in club sponsorship for a community organisation or match day hospitality or sponsorship packages then please see the attached flier and get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you #sponsorship #cricket
February 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
If anyone on our followers list would be interested in club sponsorship for a community organisation or match day hospitality or sponsorship packages then please see the attached flier and get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you #sponsorship #cricket
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Your online shopping at over 8,000 retailers can raise free donations for Consett Cricket Club! Whether you're buying your weekly food shop, renewing car insurance, or generally shopping online, you can support us. Sign up to #easyfundraising via the link for free,
You spend, brands donate to Consett Cricket Club.
Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Your online shopping at over 8,000 retailers can raise free donations for Consett Cricket Club! Whether you're buying your weekly food shop, renewing car insurance, or generally shopping online, you can support us. Sign up to #easyfundraising via the link for free,
Your online shopping at over 8,000 retailers can raise free donations for Consett Cricket Club! Whether you're buying your weekly food shop, renewing car insurance, or generally shopping online, you can support us. Sign up to #easyfundraising via the link for free,
You spend, brands donate to Consett Cricket Club.
Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.
join.easyfundraising.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Your online shopping at over 8,000 retailers can raise free donations for Consett Cricket Club! Whether you're buying your weekly food shop, renewing car insurance, or generally shopping online, you can support us. Sign up to #easyfundraising via the link for free,
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"We're fighting for fairness"
Read our Substack about the Avanti Train Managers dispute
🔗 rmtunion.org/3Q3uLnf
Read our Substack about the Avanti Train Managers dispute
🔗 rmtunion.org/3Q3uLnf
February 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"We're fighting for fairness"
Read our Substack about the Avanti Train Managers dispute
🔗 rmtunion.org/3Q3uLnf
Read our Substack about the Avanti Train Managers dispute
🔗 rmtunion.org/3Q3uLnf
I like this, however more emphasis needs to be placed on ‘the train pulls away from the platform at” rather than people thinking “I can board until”
The amount of late runners screaming obscenities at a slowly accelerating train is crazy.
Please just try to arrive in plenty of time 🙂
The amount of late runners screaming obscenities at a slowly accelerating train is crazy.
Please just try to arrive in plenty of time 🙂
February 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I like this, however more emphasis needs to be placed on ‘the train pulls away from the platform at” rather than people thinking “I can board until”
The amount of late runners screaming obscenities at a slowly accelerating train is crazy.
Please just try to arrive in plenty of time 🙂
The amount of late runners screaming obscenities at a slowly accelerating train is crazy.
Please just try to arrive in plenty of time 🙂
Nice day off yesterday and a trip to the #YorkIceTrail
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
February 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Nice day off yesterday and a trip to the #YorkIceTrail
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
Of course there would be trains involved as part of the 32 exhibits featuring Mallard, Grand Central and one reminiscent of Flying Scotsman!
Impressive work citywide and very busy too. Shame about the 0415 alarm today 😅
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If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️
January 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️
Great showing from the toon given how much bigger all of the other cities are. I like to think I do my bit to help keep them open ☕️🍩😅
I can't remember who brought up the greggs per square mile but ... www.statista.com/statistics/1...
Cities with the most Greggs UK 2024 | Statista
Which city in the UK has the most Greggs locations? As of 2024, London and Glasgow were tied for the top spot.
www.statista.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Great showing from the toon given how much bigger all of the other cities are. I like to think I do my bit to help keep them open ☕️🍩😅
If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️
January 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
If any businesses on my contacts or any of my contacts know of businesses who would be willing to support a local community club then please do ask them to get in touch ❤️
The view from Plessey Viaduct on the ECML and and Northumberlandia (look it up for an aerial view and some history) on my first service of the day as 2A36 makes its way to Morpeth on board 158843
January 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The view from Plessey Viaduct on the ECML and and Northumberlandia (look it up for an aerial view and some history) on my first service of the day as 2A36 makes its way to Morpeth on board 158843
Held on the King Edward Bridge awaiting platform at Newcastle. Managed to capture some great lighting late in the evening across the #tyne showing most of the bridges in some way or the other.
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
January 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Held on the King Edward Bridge awaiting platform at Newcastle. Managed to capture some great lighting late in the evening across the #tyne showing most of the bridges in some way or the other.
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
#newcastle #gateshead #northeast
Change to lates this week so bright lights replace sunshine. The approach to Newcastle from Sunderland via High Level Bridge means snaps of The Sage, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, Millennium Bridge, St James Park and the city centre itself. Now time for a cuppa before my next service ☕️
January 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Change to lates this week so bright lights replace sunshine. The approach to Newcastle from Sunderland via High Level Bridge means snaps of The Sage, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, Millennium Bridge, St James Park and the city centre itself. Now time for a cuppa before my next service ☕️
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First train of the day (GWR)
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
January 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
First train of the day (GWR)
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
Over priced, over crowded, tap not working in the loo, no soap, and the toilet squirts out when flushed.
Privitisation ladies and gentleman...
And you want to give these vultures our NHS?
If you see the post, quote with a bridge from your gallery
January 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
If you see the post, quote with a bridge from your gallery
The mighty #tynebridge and home of #nufc - St James Park as seen from Gateshead upon approach to the High Level Bridge as well as a view down the #rivertyne from said bridge!
January 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The mighty #tynebridge and home of #nufc - St James Park as seen from Gateshead upon approach to the High Level Bridge as well as a view down the #rivertyne from said bridge!