Mike Pitts
@pittso.bsky.social
Deputy Director at Innovate UK for Heat & Buildings. Welsh. Chemist. Hypenotic. ChesterSciBar. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre. Passionate about the power of stories and innovation. Some whimsy. Opinions own.
Gave blood yesterday, went for a a few beers then had a long day to Newport and back so after 4 weeks dealing with a knee injury wanst sure about returning to rugby tonight, but loved it.
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Gave blood yesterday, went for a a few beers then had a long day to Newport and back so after 4 weeks dealing with a knee injury wanst sure about returning to rugby tonight, but loved it.
Don't miss this free talk I'm doing on all your favourite Christmas films! I'll break them down with the science of storytelling.
#Chester
#Chester
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Don't miss this free talk I'm doing on all your favourite Christmas films! I'll break them down with the science of storytelling.
#Chester
#Chester
Tonight's @chesterscibar.bsky.social has Niall Macfayden taking us through 10,000 years of the river Dee supporting Chester. And how it will in the future....
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Tonight's @chesterscibar.bsky.social has Niall Macfayden taking us through 10,000 years of the river Dee supporting Chester. And how it will in the future....
Chester people, don't miss this excellent @chesterscibar.bsky.social talk next week on plans to get green heat for the city from the Dee. Will also cover the history and ecology of the river and it's importance to the city.
It is FREE and part of @storyhouselive.bsky.social Futures Festival.
It is FREE and part of @storyhouselive.bsky.social Futures Festival.
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Chester people, don't miss this excellent @chesterscibar.bsky.social talk next week on plans to get green heat for the city from the Dee. Will also cover the history and ecology of the river and it's importance to the city.
It is FREE and part of @storyhouselive.bsky.social Futures Festival.
It is FREE and part of @storyhouselive.bsky.social Futures Festival.
Totally normal night at @paysan.bsky.social yesterday.
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Totally normal night at @paysan.bsky.social yesterday.
Second lorry load of electric vans delivered to my local sorting office in a week. Great to see.
October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Second lorry load of electric vans delivered to my local sorting office in a week. Great to see.
Aerogel! Aiming to be net zero carbon produced by 2030 too.
October 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Aerogel! Aiming to be net zero carbon produced by 2030 too.
Rough one with the tailend of a hangover lingering.
October 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Rough one with the tailend of a hangover lingering.
And we're off! Based in the Renold Building giving it a new life post university use. Awesome.
October 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
And we're off! Based in the Renold Building giving it a new life post university use. Awesome.
Women in Green Business Awards last night. Uplifting.
October 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Women in Green Business Awards last night. Uplifting.
Trying to see off a cold but gotta be done.
#touchrugby
#touchrugby
October 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trying to see off a cold but gotta be done.
#touchrugby
#touchrugby
A good day. Scored Super Furry Animals tickets, then had a lovely evening out with my girlfriend, visiting several of our favourite places and one new one.
These are pesto parmesan donougts...
These are pesto parmesan donougts...
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A good day. Scored Super Furry Animals tickets, then had a lovely evening out with my girlfriend, visiting several of our favourite places and one new one.
These are pesto parmesan donougts...
These are pesto parmesan donougts...
September 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Obligatory post rugby selfie with the pain of every glass of wine from last week etched on all muscles.
September 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Obligatory post rugby selfie with the pain of every glass of wine from last week etched on all muscles.
Had dinner at Plas Dinas last night mainly because Daniel ap Geraint was on Great British Menu and was such a gentle as well as clearly a talent. Food was stunning.
September 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Had dinner at Plas Dinas last night mainly because Daniel ap Geraint was on Great British Menu and was such a gentle as well as clearly a talent. Food was stunning.
This is how you do support for #activetravel
My local station tap room.
My local station tap room.
August 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
This is how you do support for #activetravel
My local station tap room.
My local station tap room.
Tonight's @chesterscibar.bsky.social speaker has a huge crowd to learn about bats!!
August 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Tonight's @chesterscibar.bsky.social speaker has a huge crowd to learn about bats!!
Not bad for a 50 year old: keeping and batting in a sixes tournament for the Coaches team. Not sure I'll be able to walk or grip anything tomorrow.
August 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Not bad for a 50 year old: keeping and batting in a sixes tournament for the Coaches team. Not sure I'll be able to walk or grip anything tomorrow.