Tim Fletcher
@tim-mcmlv.bsky.social
Retired librarian, parkrunner, Barnet FC & Haringey Borough FC, Fairport Convention etc. Muddling along with cancer. Green, remainer/rejoiner, 💙NHS
Duolingo’s French course quietly imparting important information. 🙂
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Duolingo’s French course quietly imparting important information. 🙂
Down to White Hart Lane for tonight’s football as Haringey Borough take on Wormley Rovers at Coles Park. Apparently there’s another game on down the road.
September 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Down to White Hart Lane for tonight’s football as Haringey Borough take on Wormley Rovers at Coles Park. Apparently there’s another game on down the road.
Reposted by Tim Fletcher
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Brexit is bad for our health (as predicted). There’s an urgent need now to repair the damage done and get health research and provision back on its feet.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds
Exclusive: Britons found to have ‘lost out’ while rest of Europe benefits from golden age of research and treatments
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Brexit is bad for our health (as predicted). There’s an urgent need now to repair the damage done and get health research and provision back on its feet.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
That’s #parkrun no. 227 in the books on a perfect Spring morning. A few seconds quicker (40:45) than last week so hurrah. Followed by another lovely #parkfaff with the @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social team. #loveparkrun
April 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
That’s #parkrun no. 227 in the books on a perfect Spring morning. A few seconds quicker (40:45) than last week so hurrah. Followed by another lovely #parkfaff with the @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social team. #loveparkrun
Sorry to bid farewell to @petroc.bsky.social from BBC Radio 3 Breakfast, but looking forward to welcoming @tommckinney.bsky.social from next week. 📻
April 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Sorry to bid farewell to @petroc.bsky.social from BBC Radio 3 Breakfast, but looking forward to welcoming @tommckinney.bsky.social from next week. 📻
Reposted by Tim Fletcher
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
In a shock U-turn, @transportforlondon.bsky.social spokesperson Joe King has confirmed to LCC that the new Silvertown Tunnel will in fact be opening only for walking, cycling and public transport!
More on this as we get it... 👀
In a shock U-turn, @transportforlondon.bsky.social spokesperson Joe King has confirmed to LCC that the new Silvertown Tunnel will in fact be opening only for walking, cycling and public transport!
More on this as we get it... 👀
April 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
In a shock U-turn, @transportforlondon.bsky.social spokesperson Joe King has confirmed to LCC that the new Silvertown Tunnel will in fact be opening only for walking, cycling and public transport!
More on this as we get it... 👀
In a shock U-turn, @transportforlondon.bsky.social spokesperson Joe King has confirmed to LCC that the new Silvertown Tunnel will in fact be opening only for walking, cycling and public transport!
More on this as we get it... 👀
Reposted by Tim Fletcher
Hmm. Now might be a good time for the UK to strengthen relationships with our European neighbours 👀
By rejoining the Customs Union, the government could begin to overcome the obstacles that small businesses have faced in trading with our closest neighbours since Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
By rejoining the Customs Union, the government could begin to overcome the obstacles that small businesses have faced in trading with our closest neighbours since Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK expects to be affected by Trump tariffs, No 10 says
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Hmm. Now might be a good time for the UK to strengthen relationships with our European neighbours 👀
By rejoining the Customs Union, the government could begin to overcome the obstacles that small businesses have faced in trading with our closest neighbours since Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
By rejoining the Customs Union, the government could begin to overcome the obstacles that small businesses have faced in trading with our closest neighbours since Brexit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another Saturday and another parkrun (at Ally Pally), and another 3 points for the Bees.
My time of 41:01 was a nice surprise, I was aiming at sub-42 so job done! 🙂
Barnet’s 3-1 defeat of Gateshead sees us requiring just 8 points to clinch the title. All very satisfactory. #loveparkrun #barnetfc
My time of 41:01 was a nice surprise, I was aiming at sub-42 so job done! 🙂
Barnet’s 3-1 defeat of Gateshead sees us requiring just 8 points to clinch the title. All very satisfactory. #loveparkrun #barnetfc
March 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Another Saturday and another parkrun (at Ally Pally), and another 3 points for the Bees.
My time of 41:01 was a nice surprise, I was aiming at sub-42 so job done! 🙂
Barnet’s 3-1 defeat of Gateshead sees us requiring just 8 points to clinch the title. All very satisfactory. #loveparkrun #barnetfc
My time of 41:01 was a nice surprise, I was aiming at sub-42 so job done! 🙂
Barnet’s 3-1 defeat of Gateshead sees us requiring just 8 points to clinch the title. All very satisfactory. #loveparkrun #barnetfc
Blossom on a north London street under blue skies. #blossomwatch
(Taken yesterday- it’s not so nice today)
(Taken yesterday- it’s not so nice today)
March 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Blossom on a north London street under blue skies. #blossomwatch
(Taken yesterday- it’s not so nice today)
(Taken yesterday- it’s not so nice today)
After this morning’s Ally Pally parkrun I am officially 90% of the way to my 250 milestone (225). Another walk/run in 42:04 so a smidge faster than the previous outing so I’m happy with that. The antibiotics might be working!
And the Bees march on the National League title!
#loveparkrun #barnetfc
And the Bees march on the National League title!
#loveparkrun #barnetfc
March 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
After this morning’s Ally Pally parkrun I am officially 90% of the way to my 250 milestone (225). Another walk/run in 42:04 so a smidge faster than the previous outing so I’m happy with that. The antibiotics might be working!
And the Bees march on the National League title!
#loveparkrun #barnetfc
And the Bees march on the National League title!
#loveparkrun #barnetfc
Hello Spring! Despite the still bare branches there’s definitely a hint of things about to happen. The sky above Ally Pally.
March 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hello Spring! Despite the still bare branches there’s definitely a hint of things about to happen. The sky above Ally Pally.
Reposted by Tim Fletcher
💩 Thames Water dumped 50% more raw sewage into rivers last year than the previous 12 months.
🤯 That's 300,000 of sewage discharge.
🤬And they want us to pay for the cleanup by increasing our bills.
🚰 Time to stop rewarding failure. Time for water be back in public hands.
🤯 That's 300,000 of sewage discharge.
🤬And they want us to pay for the cleanup by increasing our bills.
🚰 Time to stop rewarding failure. Time for water be back in public hands.
March 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
💩 Thames Water dumped 50% more raw sewage into rivers last year than the previous 12 months.
🤯 That's 300,000 of sewage discharge.
🤬And they want us to pay for the cleanup by increasing our bills.
🚰 Time to stop rewarding failure. Time for water be back in public hands.
🤯 That's 300,000 of sewage discharge.
🤬And they want us to pay for the cleanup by increasing our bills.
🚰 Time to stop rewarding failure. Time for water be back in public hands.
As if to welcome the sun and some warmth returning after the winter, our Cropredy tickets have arrived! Roll on August.
#faiportconvention #cropredy
#faiportconvention #cropredy
March 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As if to welcome the sun and some warmth returning after the winter, our Cropredy tickets have arrived! Roll on August.
#faiportconvention #cropredy
#faiportconvention #cropredy
Reposted by Tim Fletcher
Thames Water's £3 billion loan will include £898 million in consultancy fees and interest payments.
And they plan on forcing customers to pay for it.
We can't keep rewarding them for failure. Public ownership of our water is the only option.
And they plan on forcing customers to pay for it.
We can't keep rewarding them for failure. Public ownership of our water is the only option.
March 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thames Water's £3 billion loan will include £898 million in consultancy fees and interest payments.
And they plan on forcing customers to pay for it.
We can't keep rewarding them for failure. Public ownership of our water is the only option.
And they plan on forcing customers to pay for it.
We can't keep rewarding them for failure. Public ownership of our water is the only option.
I’d like to say I remember it well but I’m not sure I do! My 96th parkrun at the time. That 100 milestone took a while to come around.
From the archives … today is 5th anniversary of our final event before parkruns were suspended.
There were 234 finishers and 16 volunteers.
Our next event would be on 31st July 2021.
#loveparkrun #parkrun
There were 234 finishers and 16 volunteers.
Our next event would be on 31st July 2021.
#loveparkrun #parkrun
March 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I’d like to say I remember it well but I’m not sure I do! My 96th parkrun at the time. That 100 milestone took a while to come around.
Given it’s gone all grey and gloomy again here’s a not very good picture of some blossom against a blue sky. Taken yesterday after junior parkrun funnel “managing” at @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social.
March 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Given it’s gone all grey and gloomy again here’s a not very good picture of some blossom against a blue sky. Taken yesterday after junior parkrun funnel “managing” at @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social.
A sunny Saturday of parkrun (42:14 at @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social) followed by a 93rd minute winner for the Bees to defeat Dagenham & Redbridge in a lunchtime kickoff in front of a bumper crowd to maintain our lad at the top of the table. All very enjoyable in the end. #barnetfc #loveparkrun
March 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A sunny Saturday of parkrun (42:14 at @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social) followed by a 93rd minute winner for the Bees to defeat Dagenham & Redbridge in a lunchtime kickoff in front of a bumper crowd to maintain our lad at the top of the table. All very enjoyable in the end. #barnetfc #loveparkrun
14/15 - 😀
A bit annoyed that the one I got wrong was the TV sci-fi question!
A bit annoyed that the one I got wrong was the TV sci-fi question!
Lengthy speeches, stranded icebergs and constant alarm – take the Thursday quiz
Lengthy speeches, stranded icebergs and constant alarm – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
14/15 - 😀
A bit annoyed that the one I got wrong was the TV sci-fi question!
A bit annoyed that the one I got wrong was the TV sci-fi question!
In a world far away from FIFA and their wretched idea of a World Cup final half-time show the Bees are now 9 points clear at the top of the National league after putting five past Yeovil last night. All rather enjoyable. 🐝
#barnetfc
#barnetfc
March 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In a world far away from FIFA and their wretched idea of a World Cup final half-time show the Bees are now 9 points clear at the top of the National league after putting five past Yeovil last night. All rather enjoyable. 🐝
#barnetfc
#barnetfc
This afternoon’s “entertainment” was at Coles Park where Haringey Borough lost to Gorleston in their latest must-win game. 🙁
Meanwhile the Bees continued on their merry way winning away at Oldham. 🙂
Meanwhile the Bees continued on their merry way winning away at Oldham. 🙂
March 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This afternoon’s “entertainment” was at Coles Park where Haringey Borough lost to Gorleston in their latest must-win game. 🙁
Meanwhile the Bees continued on their merry way winning away at Oldham. 🙂
Meanwhile the Bees continued on their merry way winning away at Oldham. 🙂
Not up to actually doing @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social today so got my parkrun fix by scanning, with a bit of first lap marshalling. It was a chilly misty start to spring - quite a few cold hands trying to present their barcodes and tokens. My scan total, 96 out of 322 finishers. #loveparkrun
March 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Not up to actually doing @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social today so got my parkrun fix by scanning, with a bit of first lap marshalling. It was a chilly misty start to spring - quite a few cold hands trying to present their barcodes and tokens. My scan total, 96 out of 322 finishers. #loveparkrun
13/16
Not too shabby. 🙂
Foodie thefts, lottery wins and Roman rulers – take the Thursday quiz www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Not too shabby. 🙂
Foodie thefts, lottery wins and Roman rulers – take the Thursday quiz www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Foodie thefts, lottery wins and Roman rulers – take the Thursday quiz
Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?
www.theguardian.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
13/16
Not too shabby. 🙂
Foodie thefts, lottery wins and Roman rulers – take the Thursday quiz www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Not too shabby. 🙂
Foodie thefts, lottery wins and Roman rulers – take the Thursday quiz www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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The basics: We start at 0900 every Sunday at Priory Park in London (N8, Hornsey) between the tennis courts and the cafe. It's free to run and everyone's always welcome regardless of ability. Adults are welcome to run with children; only children get an official finish time (aged 4 to 14 inclusive)
February 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The basics: We start at 0900 every Sunday at Priory Park in London (N8, Hornsey) between the tennis courts and the cafe. It's free to run and everyone's always welcome regardless of ability. Adults are welcome to run with children; only children get an official finish time (aged 4 to 14 inclusive)