@robmcgo55.bsky.social
Landscapes, nature, writing, art, maps (https://riffleandpoolpress.co.uk/). Walking & cycling - often slowly, with music
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):
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Malham Cove
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Portuguese people o' war?
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You could call it Dan Day. Has anyone heard from him?
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Very well done!
24.06.2025 15:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Sounds 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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⬇️ "Our universities aren’t “flourishing”, and their revenues aren’t “rising”. Fuel bills for UK consumers haven’t “tumbled” either."
Not so sweet and not so little lies.
A mighty mix - thanks to @boniverwi.bsky.social for the recommendation!
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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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Pic of Pontevedra from the air
“It'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.” — 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
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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"
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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
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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.
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/🧵
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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
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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
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Happy Burns Night!
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Gulf of Amerigo?
(El Golfo Amerigo)
Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power 👏
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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...
Nice! How about something similar at Dungeness, Kent? From nuclear power to solar power?
14.01.2025 19:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Reminds 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 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thank you Rebecca!
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I wrote something about my friend Felicity, whose spirit left us last week
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Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.
“Cycling 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.”
