David Cook
@spiddly.bsky.social
North of the Kennet, south of the Thames. Keeping it local with music, history and architecture. Listening to and looking at all the good stuff.
Just as every sound has a frequency, so do the stones. They resonate with history and wonder, and some claim to sense a vibe from them. #StandingStoneSunday
Currently listening to the #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social presented by Dexter Bentley - new music, live performances and session archives every Saturday, 12.00pm to 1.30pm. bit.ly/2TucOBG #music #radio
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The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show on Resonance 104.4 FM
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The unseen chatter and noise Knowledge and stories travelling silently along wires
Planning a radio programme over a pint, and realised my chosen tipple takes it’s name from one of Britain’s chalk figures. Good omens!
Currently listening to ‘Oumuamua’ by My Liberal Pony - Apple Music bit.ly/3TiVYqH Spotify bit.ly/3T1t0vo #music #rdgmusic Live performance on the Dexter Bentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social bit.ly/4f3YLeV #radio
@franklloydwleft.bsky.social Currently listening to ‘The Actual Kids In Actual America’ by @franklloydwleft.bsky.social Bandcamp bit.ly/4vOaZzp Apple Music bit.ly/3SMlvsa Spotify bit.ly/4gmkRvf #music Live performance on the #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social bit.ly/4f3YLeV #radio
The Community Interest Company (CIC) formed to purchase the leasehold of The Castle Tap pub, is accepting applications for ordinary shares until 12th July. Supporting this essential community asset, great music venue and purveyor of fine ales #rdg #rdguk #rdgmusic thecastletapcic.co.uk
When the temperature rises, our megalithic friends offer the weary respite from the sun’s rays. #StandingStoneSunday
Currently listening to the #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social presented by Dexter Bentley - new music, live performances and session archives every Saturday, 12.00pm to 1.30pm. bit.ly/2TucOBG #music #radio
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The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show on Resonance 104.4 FM
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“I think it’s the greatest radio station in the world.” Stewart Lee explores the world of @resonancefm.bsky.social in this BBC Radio 4 documentary - like nothing you’ve heard if you’ve yet to listen, and a valued treasure to those who have. bit.ly/4eEhH3A #radio
Archive on 4 - Resonance FM: The Art of Listening - BBC Sounds
Comedian Stewart Lee tells the story of Resonance FM, the UK’s greatest radio art station.
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Currently listening to ‘The Mad Decades’ by @nickcarlisle.bsky.social Bandcamp bit.ly/4ezFGAG Apple Music bit.ly/3QfjhRr Spotify bit.ly/4uMWESg #music Live performance on the deXterBentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social - listen again on bit.ly/4eD0Pdw #radio
The Long Neolithic often appears as a series of kingdoms. Hundreds of menhir monarchs ruling their fields, territories of moor and downs. No passport is needed to enter their realms, though an attitude of respect and reverence is often advisable. – Dr. K. Brophy #StandingStoneSunday
Currently listening to ‘Eternal Gong Bath Of The Sunbed Mind’ by Leverton Fox - Bandcamp bit.ly/3RTjES3 #music Live improvised performance on the deXter Bentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social bit.ly/3Sbiql7 #radio
No matter what time of year, the setting of the sun behind Waden Hill is always a dramatic sight. #StandingStoneSunday
“As ever, the wind whipped across the brow of the hill, offering cool respite from the day’s furnace like temperature.” It’s been a while… A new entry on the Stone Diaries blog, with an evening visit to White Horse Hill on a scorching day. stonediaries2.wordpress.com/2026/05/29/a...
AN EVENING ON WHITE HORSE HILL
25th May 2026 The slow burn of the evening on the hottest day of the year so far. The sun had blazed so fiercely, it was near impossible to step out during the day for any extended period of time.&…
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Adapting traditional methods to rechalk the Cerne Abbas Giant in the face of climate change. @stoneclub.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social @weirdwalk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Rechalking beloved Cerne Giant is a sticky process – and climate crisis is making it worse
Volunteers head to Dorset countryside to restore the figure, but increasing heat means techniques have had to be adapted
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