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Robert McGowan

@robmcgo55.bsky.social

Landscapes, nature, writing, art, maps (https://riffleandpoolpress.co.uk/). Walking & cycling - often slowly, with music

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Five things UK Cities could learn from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo - micromobilitybiz By Adam Tranter, CEO,Β Fusion Media Last week, I had the chance to listen in on a conversation betwee

Last week, I had the chance to listen in on a conversation between @who.int and the Mayor of Paris, @annehidalgo.bsky.social.

Here are five things other cities could learn (with a bonus bit on the increasing powers of UK Mayors):

micromobilitybiz.com/five-things-...

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Malham Cove

Malham Cove
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23.07.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Portuguese people o' war?

01.07.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dan Dan Dan Daaaaaaaan! - I'm Alan Partridge - BBC
YouTube video by BBC Studios Dan Dan Dan Daaaaaaaan! - I'm Alan Partridge - BBC

You could call it Dan Day. Has anyone heard from him?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOad...

24.06.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very well done!

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Sounds wonderful - I'll have to try it. Llangrannog is the beach I head to when I'm in the far west

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Has Lord Hannan forgotten his 2016 vision of post-Brexit Britain? 24 June 2025 was to be Britain’s Independence Day, celebrating the β€œreinvigoration of our economy, our democracy and our liberty”

⬇️ "Our universities aren’t β€œflourishing”, and their revenues aren’t β€œrising”. Fuel bills for UK consumers haven’t β€œtumbled” either."

Not so sweet and not so little lies.

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Show Your Stripes Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

showyourstripes.info

20.06.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Womack & Womack - MPB 'missin' persons bureau' '' Paradise Ballroom Mix'' (1989)
YouTube video by platine 45 Womack & Womack - MPB 'missin' persons bureau' '' Paradise Ballroom Mix'' (1989)

A mighty mix - thanks to @boniverwi.bsky.social for the recommendation!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS4Y...

06.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Street elm

A bit more #treechat @cerysmatthews.bsky.social - in Eastbourne we're lucky to live among some magnificent street elms, rare survivors of Dutch Elm Disease that ravaged the UK in the '70s. A couple of pics - & an article I wrote:
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www.pressreader.com/uk/bbccountr...

02.06.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pic of Pontevedra from the air

Pic of Pontevedra from the air

β€œIt's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” β€” Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)

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A few places are left for a 7km Snake River Safari in the lovely Cuckmere valley, East Sussex this Sunday 27th April. The walk is led by Matt Fenton & Rebecca Harris (National Trust). Meet at Seven Sisters visitor centre, Exceat 2.30pm. It's free - to book & more info. email: overslizzie@gmail.com

24.04.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Britain looks like after Brexit You’re reading Reaction.

Indeed. How about an honest evaluation of Brexit from the Labour leadership on 24th June - nine years on from the referendum? It would be a good moment to compare the reality with Daniel Hannan's "vision"
www.reaction.life/p/britain-lo...

25.03.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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River Cuckmere

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River Cuckmere in the gloaming.
It's the first day of spring - and Liz Overs has reminded me it's launch day for her brilliant new album, Nightjar

open.spotify.com/track/2z9lxu...

21.03.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Paris park filled with trees

A Paris park filled with trees

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150,000 trees have been planted and 45 hectares of parks created in the city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to and manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Plant a lot more urban trees.

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My submission to the Government’s Land Use consultation This post is by Guy Shrubsole. This is my submission to the Government’s Land Use consultation, which was launched by the Environment Secretary Steve Reed on 31st January 2025 and closes on 2…

I’ve published my submission to the government’s Land Use consultation.

DEFRA has proposed lots of bold and interesting ideas, many of which I support.

But they also underestimate the scale of land use change needed to restore nature & fix water pollution. 1/🧡

whoownsengland.org/2025/03/12/m...

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Nigel Farage: "They Will Always Hate Me" Nigel Farage loves giving interviews. But if you ask him about his connections to Russia and about the consequences of Brexit, he'll put a stop to the conversation.

www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...

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Nigel Farage: "They Will Always Hate Me" Nigel Farage loves giving interviews. But if you ask him about his connections to Russia and about the consequences of Brexit, he'll put a stop to the conversation.

www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...

03.03.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They tried to cancel John Crace from covering the right-wing jamboree at ExCel but no one can stop him filing copy this good

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Nigel Farage: We should be like Norway...
YouTube video by FullEnglishBrexit Nigel Farage: We should be like Norway...

Yes. When anyone says a "proper Brexit" they should be challenged on what it means. Dominic Cummings famously decided not to define Brexit and Farage, Hannan etc promoted a Norway-type arrangement in the EU Single Market
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtNr...

04.02.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chris Brain - Now Westlin Winds | Night River
YouTube video by Night River Chris Brain - Now Westlin Winds | Night River

Happy Burns Night!
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25.01.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gulf of Amerigo?
(El Golfo Amerigo)

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Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power πŸ‘

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Fee, fi, fo…Trump: how an ogre won back the White House Large, fearsome, gluttonous and cruel: Donald Trump is the archetypal ogre. So how did he manage to stomp back for a second term?

If you’re going to read anything by a British journalist on what’s just happened on the other side of the swamp with Donald Trump, try this by Ed Docx.

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

21.01.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice! How about something similar at Dungeness, Kent? From nuclear power to solar power?

14.01.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reminds me of all those Singapore-on-Thames Brexiters who didn't seem to know that Singapore was a founder-member of ASEAN back in 1967

14.01.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Rebecca!

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A tribute to Felicity - Bespoke Cycle Group Our lovely Co founder Felicity Goodson died on 2nd January 2025. Here Robert McGowan shares his memories of her, and her passion for everyday cycling. Continue Reading β†’

I wrote something about my friend Felicity, whose spirit left us last week
bespokecyclegroup.org.uk/2025/01/09/t...

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Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets

Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.

β€œCycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”

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