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Happy to have been able to give blood earlier today. An email nudge to book an appointment came through yesterday and luckily I was free at the right time. ❄️

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NHS ‘Donor consent for blood donation’ information card resting on a clipboard on my lap with a blurry view of the Oxford John Radcliffe donation centre beyond. A tall (fake) Christmas tree at the donor centre covered in ice blue and silvery baubles, some glittery and sparkly, and a some shaped like snowflakes.
December 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Christmas has arrived in Abingdon, went out to support my friend’s choir (she’s hidden at the back) and browse the market. Very much feeling the spirit of the season now. ☺️🎄🎶
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Happy Friday! 🌞
Sun low on the horizon rising into clear skies.
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Good Morning, from crystal clear skies and the waning crescent moon. 🌜🌘
The first smudge of sunlight creeping over the horizon pushing back the darkness of night with the crescent moon glowing so brightly it lights up the hidden side.
November 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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“November is the twilight of the year. By now, all the days are short and the weather cold. The air is full of frost and wood smoke.

The trees have enjoyed the best of their autumn colour … with fallen leaves turning to mulch, and dark bare branches standing out starkly against the sky.” 🍂🪾
At Radley Lakes, the water is almost still and leafless tree silhouetted against a pale, cloudy sky.
November 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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First mince pie of the season and off to a strong start with a crumble topping from Ole & Steen. 😋
Mince pie with a crumble top sprinkle with icing sugar.
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Looks like the birds hadn’t quite woken up yet as I passed them on my morning run. Sensible, given how grey and drizzly it was.
River Thames. Trees and boats mirrored in the still surface. A faint glow of sun in the distance blanketed by clouds. White birds (too far away to identify) perched on posts and ropes at the side of the river, seemingly curled up as if asleep.
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Saturday, therefore running. Very autumn, although not very cold, which feels strange. 🏃🏼
Selfie of a runner wearing hydration vest, headphones, and cap. Rural road lined by hedgerow with trees in the distance, leaves all autumn colours, moody clouds overhead. Looking down at my feet standing on lots of crunchy, colourful leaves.
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Beautiful Monday morning views from Abingdon lock. 🦢🌤️
View of the Thames, a long boat moored on the right, two swans swimming in from the distance. A more close up view of the swans swimming towards the left of camera. Even more close up view of the swans as they swim past, the different autumn colours on the trees in the background now more visible.
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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October 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Good morning! Run views worth getting up early on a Saturday for. 😅
Lakeside view, trees turning brown, blue sky and an ominous looking cloud mirrored perfectly in still water.
October 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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The annual Michaelmas Fair in Abingdon all set up ready for this evening. I much visiting it like this, during my morning run, and enjoying the quietness of town without the usual traffic. 🎡
‘Drive Time Dodgems’ fair ground ride. ‘Hell’s Gate’ haunted house. ‘Helter Skelter’ in front of the Abingdon Museum. Selfie of a runner with a carousel horse and other fairground attractions in the background.
October 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Pausing mid run to admire the views. A very nice way to start the week.

Happy Autumn Equinox!
September 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Monday = fresh bread day. Very happy with how this week’s loaf turned out. ☺️
Sourdough loaf with a big split across the top from the dough stretching and rising in the oven.
September 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Dawn chorus, which in the 21st century, includes aircraft engine. I bet the views this morning are stunning from up there.
September 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Joined the protest Palestine Solidarity Campaign March in London today.

‘End The Genocide.’ ‘Love Will Prevail.’
Stop Starving Gaza. Free Palestine. 🇵🇸
Protesters marching through London. A sign saying ‘End The Genocide’ held above the crowd. Big Ben visible in the distance. Protest sign says ‘Love Will Prevail’ ❤️ Palestinian flag next to a screen displaying the speakers at the protest. A Union Jack flies above Downing Street just behind. Selfie of me in front of crowds, some protesters, some police in high visibility gear. Big Ben in the background.
September 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Early morning (7am ish) run views.
River Thames so still the clouds are reflected perfectly. The sun is very low on the horizon offering muted light. River Thames, and some swans in the distance. Abingdon Weir. Looking along the bridge, the flow of water underneath fairly gentle.
September 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Hello, Monday. Sourdough loaf baked and a five mile run to start the week. ☁️
Golden brown crusty sourdough bread. View of Radley Lake. Breeze creating ripples in the water, blue sky with scattered, fluffy clouds above.
September 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Dropped a huge bag of donations off at the Oxfam Superstore and failed to come out empty handed. Again.
A charity shop copy (in very good condition) of The God of Small Things by Arudhati Roy, and a Tony’s Chocolonely ‘everything bar’.
August 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Red sky in the morning. 🌄
Low layer of cloud lit from below by the rising sun giving a fiery orange and pink glow with a pale sky visible beyond.
August 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Amazed how quiet it was along what’s usually a popular walking route.
August 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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A lovely warm and sunny start to the bank holiday weekend, eight miles run along the Thames between Abingdon and Culham. 🏃🏼
View of the Thames from St Helen’s Wharf Abingdon. Thames at Culham Bridge. Glass like calm water reflecting blue sky, wispy clouds, and the trees along the bank. Footpath and gate leaving Culham Lock towards Abingdon. Selfie of a smiling runner wearing hydration vest, headphones, and cap standing in a field.
August 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I love it when book post arrives on a Saturday morning while I’m out on my long run. 👏🏻
Brown paper wrapped books. A white ‘Pal Fest Bookshelf’ sticker has peeled off one side. Palestine festival of literature sticker. A bright yellow English translation copy of ‘48kg’ by Batool Abu Akleen, and ‘Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine’ by Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox, Rafeef Ziadah. A copy of ‘The Vanishing Half’ by Britt Bennett.
August 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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A mid-run moment of calm.
August 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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It was so lovely and cool, and clear, for most of my run this morning. Hoping we get some of the same freshness overnight tonight.
A wooden bridge along the Thames Path overlooking the river just south of Abingdon. Looking across the river towards St Helen’s Church, Abingdon. The bridge of Bridge Street Abingdon reflected in an almost completely smooth River Thames. Selfie of a runner in a field squinting in the morning sun.
August 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM