Wendy W
@wendyw.bsky.social
My interests/passions include theatre, classical music, neurology, physiotherapy, singing, reading books, lively debate, dogs…
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Live from the 17:12 Avanti from Euston to Manchester.
December 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Live from the 17:12 Avanti from Euston to Manchester.
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Painting bus lanes red should be non negotiable.
Without this the only way to know that a lane is a bus lane is to read a sign. Not everyone who drives can read perfect English. This is why the MUTCD (The Road sign Bible) recommends avoiding signs with words.
Red paint is easier to understand.
Without this the only way to know that a lane is a bus lane is to read a sign. Not everyone who drives can read perfect English. This is why the MUTCD (The Road sign Bible) recommends avoiding signs with words.
Red paint is easier to understand.
November 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Painting bus lanes red should be non negotiable.
Without this the only way to know that a lane is a bus lane is to read a sign. Not everyone who drives can read perfect English. This is why the MUTCD (The Road sign Bible) recommends avoiding signs with words.
Red paint is easier to understand.
Without this the only way to know that a lane is a bus lane is to read a sign. Not everyone who drives can read perfect English. This is why the MUTCD (The Road sign Bible) recommends avoiding signs with words.
Red paint is easier to understand.
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#A-Haydn-A-Day So I went with the Bernstein CBS 84 today. The next Symphony will be announced tomorrow morning at approximately 5.30 am UK time, unless I wake in the middle of the night and get bored! Follow the hashtag to see some absolutely brilliant posts!
November 25, 2024 at 7:12 PM
#A-Haydn-A-Day So I went with the Bernstein CBS 84 today. The next Symphony will be announced tomorrow morning at approximately 5.30 am UK time, unless I wake in the middle of the night and get bored! Follow the hashtag to see some absolutely brilliant posts!
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If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
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Composer Franz Schubert died on 19 November 1828. Of all Schubert works, the one that speaks to me most is the 14th Quartet. Yet I have very few versions of it. What are your favourite recordings of Schubert’s ‘Death and the Maiden’ Quartet? #classicalmusic
November 19, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Composer Franz Schubert died on 19 November 1828. Of all Schubert works, the one that speaks to me most is the 14th Quartet. Yet I have very few versions of it. What are your favourite recordings of Schubert’s ‘Death and the Maiden’ Quartet? #classicalmusic
This is a superb book: scholarly but b readable & absolutely fascinating…
November 17, 2024 at 6:35 PM
This is a superb book: scholarly but b readable & absolutely fascinating…
Astonishing: came across this working windmill in Brixton, London. You can buy Brixton Flour which is milled here. #blueskydogs #urbanwindmill #London
November 17, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Astonishing: came across this working windmill in Brixton, London. You can buy Brixton Flour which is milled here. #blueskydogs #urbanwindmill #London
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There’s nothing like coming home, grabbing that book you’re in the middle of, and knowing the world can wait. The moment I dive into those pages, everything just feels… okay. 💙📚
#booksky
#reading
#cominghome
#booksky
#reading
#cominghome
November 12, 2024 at 5:12 PM
There’s nothing like coming home, grabbing that book you’re in the middle of, and knowing the world can wait. The moment I dive into those pages, everything just feels… okay. 💙📚
#booksky
#reading
#cominghome
#booksky
#reading
#cominghome
A lovely thread of words & images:
For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵
November 14, 2024 at 1:40 PM
A lovely thread of words & images:
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I drove our car to the gym today and that's ok. My feelings on active transportation in North America are that, for example, bikes are not an 'all or nothing' choice. Do what you can, when you can, and don't feel bad about your choice when the built environment doesn't support a better decision.
November 11, 2024 at 7:26 PM
I drove our car to the gym today and that's ok. My feelings on active transportation in North America are that, for example, bikes are not an 'all or nothing' choice. Do what you can, when you can, and don't feel bad about your choice when the built environment doesn't support a better decision.
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Important review paper on the widespread potential for integrative neuroscience (and in particular, the role of computational modelling in bridging levels of analysis) to drive novel treatments for mental illness
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
#neuroskyence
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
#neuroskyence
The neuroscience of mental illness: Building toward the future
Mental illnesses arise from dysfunction in the brain. Although numerous extraneural
factors influence these illnesses, ultimately, it is the science of the brain that
will lead to novel therapies. Mea...
www.cell.com
November 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Important review paper on the widespread potential for integrative neuroscience (and in particular, the role of computational modelling in bridging levels of analysis) to drive novel treatments for mental illness
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
#neuroskyence
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
#neuroskyence
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Nice chart capturing average bus speeds across London, split by borough
London TravelWatch highlight that speeds are lower *in every borough* than they were ten years ago
London TravelWatch highlight that speeds are lower *in every borough* than they were ten years ago
November 7, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Nice chart capturing average bus speeds across London, split by borough
London TravelWatch highlight that speeds are lower *in every borough* than they were ten years ago
London TravelWatch highlight that speeds are lower *in every borough* than they were ten years ago
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Reflecting on St Paul's Cathedral
November 7, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Reflecting on St Paul's Cathedral
This could only happen on BBC radio 4: The World at One have just had a radio demonstration of parkour, & it was great!
November 7, 2024 at 1:58 PM
This could only happen on BBC radio 4: The World at One have just had a radio demonstration of parkour, & it was great!
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Want to relive your childhood? If you want to taste school dinners again, travel Aer Lingus business class.
November 3, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Want to relive your childhood? If you want to taste school dinners again, travel Aer Lingus business class.
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October 26, 2024 at 5:38 PM
This is a completely wonderful solution:
Until World Bollard comes over from the dark side here’s some hot bollard action from the Strand Aldwych London
October 27, 2024 at 8:59 AM
This is a completely wonderful solution:
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Seems Harris is getting far bigger hit of encouragement from the WaPos non endorsement than any actual endorsement could have achieved.
Well done Mr Bezos.
Well done Mr Bezos.
October 26, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Seems Harris is getting far bigger hit of encouragement from the WaPos non endorsement than any actual endorsement could have achieved.
Well done Mr Bezos.
Well done Mr Bezos.
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NEW: “Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says. Studies from around the world show bike lanes ease congestion, reduce emissions & are a boon to businesses.”
And removing them would cost a lot & make traffic worse.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
And removing them would cost a lot & make traffic worse.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
October 23, 2024 at 12:42 AM
NEW: “Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says. Studies from around the world show bike lanes ease congestion, reduce emissions & are a boon to businesses.”
And removing them would cost a lot & make traffic worse.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
And removing them would cost a lot & make traffic worse.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – last testament www.theguardian.com/books/2024/o...
Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – last testament
The late Russian activist’s memoir is an insightful, sharp, even humorous account of his fight against Putin’s regime – and a warning to the world
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – last testament www.theguardian.com/books/2024/o...
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Green spaces in urban areas cut down heat-related deaths
While this is no surprise, it’s worth pointing out again
Especially as urban planners seem to forget this
(A couple of trees and a planter isn’t a green space either)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
While this is no surprise, it’s worth pointing out again
Especially as urban planners seem to forget this
(A couple of trees and a planter isn’t a green space either)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Urban green spaces have vital role in cutting heat-related deaths, study finds
Comprehensive review suggests that adding more parks, trees and greenery could improve public health
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Green spaces in urban areas cut down heat-related deaths
While this is no surprise, it’s worth pointing out again
Especially as urban planners seem to forget this
(A couple of trees and a planter isn’t a green space either)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
While this is no surprise, it’s worth pointing out again
Especially as urban planners seem to forget this
(A couple of trees and a planter isn’t a green space either)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ooh, good to know - I’m definitely a Fietser on a Brompton…
An explanation for anyone following my account: 🙂
A FIETSER is a Dutch 🇳🇱 word for someone who bikes for transportation. They dress for the destination, not the ride.
Fietsers differ from Wielrenners (cyclists), who bike for sport and speed, often in special gear.
A FIETSER is a Dutch 🇳🇱 word for someone who bikes for transportation. They dress for the destination, not the ride.
Fietsers differ from Wielrenners (cyclists), who bike for sport and speed, often in special gear.
October 22, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Ooh, good to know - I’m definitely a Fietser on a Brompton…
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Netherlands just messing with us
NL: "Do a bridge like an arm lifting it"
You: "What for?"
NL: "Just cause it looks badass"
NL: "Do a bridge like an arm lifting it"
You: "What for?"
NL: "Just cause it looks badass"
October 10, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Netherlands just messing with us
NL: "Do a bridge like an arm lifting it"
You: "What for?"
NL: "Just cause it looks badass"
NL: "Do a bridge like an arm lifting it"
You: "What for?"
NL: "Just cause it looks badass"
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His Peterloo overture was performed by the Halle twice in one concert last year!
Classic version and choral version. The choral was one of the most powerful experiences i have had.
Classic version and choral version. The choral was one of the most powerful experiences i have had.
🎶🎂 #ComposerBirthday Malcolm Arnold was born #OTD in 1921. His music dances between poignant lyricism and vibrant energy, capturing the essence of British wit.
💬 What are your favorite works by this masterful composer? ❤️
💬 What are your favorite works by this masterful composer? ❤️
October 21, 2024 at 7:47 AM
His Peterloo overture was performed by the Halle twice in one concert last year!
Classic version and choral version. The choral was one of the most powerful experiences i have had.
Classic version and choral version. The choral was one of the most powerful experiences i have had.