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Mainly posts about UK TV, trains and nature walks. EV passenger. Says no to coffee and blueberries πŸ‘¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ. Lover of lists & short podcasts. Member 1,205,382 πŸ“UK 🏑West Sussex 🏒 London (on the train twice a week) https://linktr.ee/nickrh14 for referral deals

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Another round of skills tests set by the very watchable 2018 finalist Matthew Ryle. These returnees from previous years always have something nice to say to the #masterchefuk contestants, having been through the challenges themselves and being glad that they are setting rather than doing this time

04.03.2026 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The PIS screen is interesting. Having destination at the top and the journey working up the page from origin at the bottom seems an unusual thing to do. Having said that, you can get so much more info on a big screen unlike our scrolling dots

01.03.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
February 2026 Β· NickRH14 Β· 365 Project NickRH14's 365 Project photos for February 2026

One of my favourite parts of my #dailyphoto challenge is being able to look back at the end of a month. So thank you February, just the 28 days this time 365project.org/nickrh14/365...

28.02.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you got Achilles one of those cat smell diffuser thingies? We got one when our cat was getting stressed. You can find them online under the feliway brand

27.02.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We enjoyed Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont spelling bee when we were in NZ so it's great to find the Aus version lurking on the iPlayer. Let's get spelling...

27.02.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Simple, honest mobile SMARTY is a new SIM-only mobile network that’s built to be fair, transparent and smart.

If it is just mobile and you want to stay with the 3 network then smarty may be the answer i.smarty.co.uk/ZIZQ8ix

27.02.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Got to the final of #thetraitorsIRL which was a bit different. No coloured fire and banished people still said whether they were traitors or faithful right to the end. Definitely needed the fire pit as it looked very chilly for the contestants with their breath steaming

25.02.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A water lily leaf floating in a garden pond on top of a ball of frog spawn with reflections of leaves around the pond

A water lily leaf floating in a garden pond on top of a ball of frog spawn with reflections of leaves around the pond

A new arrival in the garden pond. First year we have had #frogspawn

24.02.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh, the concept of touch in times is a new one on me so thanks for sharing that. Interesting. So you pay the peak fare but get an off peak cap and then again in the afternoon. Let's hope the journey planners have got their heads around it and can offer accurate advice

24.02.2026 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's what's caused grumblings as the fares came in back in January even though contactless didn't. I think Chelmsford was one place and there were some on Southern where passengers were upset at stealth fare increases being advertised as "cheaper and simpler"

24.02.2026 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But does it mean TfL time restrictions e.g. no off peak until 0930 regardless of what time you get to London? As the TfL rules get further out of London they make things significantly worse for shoulder peak passengers who don't then see any fares reduction as a result of single leg pricing

24.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of spring flowers seen at Petworth with various daffodils mingling with the wood anemones

A collage of spring flowers seen at Petworth with various daffodils mingling with the wood anemones

Rhubarb crumble scone on a white china plate with a silver teapot and tea in a white china cup

Rhubarb crumble scone on a white china plate with a silver teapot and tea in a white china cup

Since our last visit the drifts of snowdrops at Petworth have given way to "a host, of golden daffodils", "tossing their heads in sprightly dance", probably to keep the rain off. Oh, and the scone was still rhubarb www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45521/...

22.02.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's an interesting move. Here in the UK the contactless scheme that is run by Transport for London can't link concessions with payments so it is good to see that somebody has managed to work it out. (I think it is something London is working on with their new ticketing contract provider)

22.02.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's like an ITV sport split screen advert, no deaths can be announced while she is singing #bafta

22.02.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hannah Waddingham "hello campers". If they didn't know about twiglets then that will go over the heads of most of the audience, and none the worse for that #bafta

22.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A masterpiece of creative writing in the form of alt text. Just another clever idea from Tom Cox

22.02.2026 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The performances of the megastars giving out the #bafta awards and stumbling through their timings, reading their spontaneous ad libs and opening the envelopes make it all the more remarkable that there are any films getting awards at all

22.02.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Especially as he couldn't even send a video message to pretend he was bothered. Definitely draw it again #bafta

22.02.2026 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A collection of seed packets with watercolour paintings depicting the flower that will grow

A collection of seed packets with watercolour paintings depicting the flower that will grow

Forget actually planting the seeds, just put these beautiful seed packets on your wall. These are from the @rbgkew.bsky.social pollinators collection seen at Wakehurst Place today

20.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good spot, I like to try the flavoured ones too, even if the conclusion is that a normal spiced fruit bun is best. Google's local co-op location...

20.02.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reading station It was back in 2014 that I watched Queen Elizabeth open the new Reading station. With its striking curves towering above a now electrified railway and its new trains it is quite an improvement

Always nice to have a work trip and with Bristol in my sights I found myself travelling through Reading 365project.org/nickrh14/365...

18.02.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can say if you agree with the estate agent's views about the lovely area with university and cricket connections. It's like a cultural tour of the area #silentwitness

17.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you make the mistake of adding tomato water like on #masterchefuk? Just got a contestant sent home

17.02.2026 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure Jack didn't have his facial hair last week but I think they said that this episode of #silentwitness may be a change to the advertised one and so could be out of sequence

17.02.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had me doubting my Birmingham geography for a moment until I remembered that in TV land anything is possible #silentwitness

17.02.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoying #masterchefuk bringing back previous winners to set the skills test. Both of them had real enthusiasm even if the test was quite tricky

17.02.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But as we know, we've never won channel surfing on snow

15.02.2026 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You have to be fit to watch the Olympics. Keeping track of the schedule changes is a sport in itself

15.02.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly it is too early in the year. People have short memories so will mainly remember the summer events. That's not to say Matt Westin doesn't deserve it of course

15.02.2026 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. I've heard of that one. Is it just an app or did you have to buy your first one over the counter like an Oyster card? It has been great seeing your pics and story and thanks for the info

15.02.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0