This is what shared use looks like in Cheltenham. Lots of people about, no conflict, no collisions, people on bikes, people on foot.

Some things are so obvious you'd think they go without saying.

Well that was a mammoth read! It's taken me 9 months to get through it (I do have other things in my life) and I couldn't follow it all. I wonder if DK can do a kids' version...

Since joining Bluesky I have enjoyed the fact that I get more news from the Republic of Ireland, our nearest neighbour. I had not realised how ignorant we can be here in England of what is happening just across the street.

"UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis & hostile states" Ok guys, you're *starting* to get it - the climate crisis is urgent But maybe you could give people a proper National Emergency Briefing like @nebriefing.bsky.social say? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states

Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable

theguardian.com

Does anyone having a heart attack or stroke really call the GP surgery?

I went to the first #WildSummit last year. Whilst I support everything it stands for, it was almost completely pointless me being there. It seemed to be mainly for people working for Conservation organisations to meet each other. www.wcl.org.uk/wild-summit-...

Barclays finances fossil extraction more than any other UK bank, but it has never been easier to switch banks. Tell them you are leaving and why, and encourage friends and family to do the same: www.bankingonclimatechaos.org?bank=JPMorga...

Our first canal boat experience. Woke up surrounded by families fishing. You can't eat what comes out of this water, but I'm not against it. Fishing doesn't destroy nature. That belongs to intensive agriculture and burning oil.

New sayings for the #climatechange era: "The grass is always yellower this side of the fence."

I've been learning French for years. Last year we went to Bayeux. How is it nobody there has thought of opening a patisserie called Patisserie Tapisserie? And why isn't ther a magazine called the Weekly Camel?

The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name to make sure Burnham keeps his word. water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org/s/AvlgZH

Stop the water industry rip-off

The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name.

water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org

Too many Londoners still face barriers to enjoying the city by walking and cycling. That's why I'm pleased TfL is reopening applications for grants of up to £10,000 to help community groups get more people walking and cycling. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-and...

Remembering #RogerDeakin who died on this day on 2006.

Volta a Portugal organizers should not call this an "accident." As with all collisions, it could have been avoided. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a...

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies in Volta a Portugal accident

The British cyclist Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old rider for the NSN Development Team, has died in a crash during the eighth stage of the Tour of Portugal

theguardian.com

Can anyone still oppose London's ULEZs? BBC News - Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone

Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

bbc.co.uk

How is it this kind of thing looks dreadful in your own town but kind of cool elsewhere?

The older I get the more I think society could be made up of men thinking; "That's odd, I was about to do that thing she asked me to, but someone else must have got here first."

Solomon's crown slid crooked on his head. He put it straight, but it went awry again. He said, in frustration, "What is going on?" "When your power lacks compassion, this is how you look" Listen when one reminds you Of your coldness to others. Even the greatest wisdom Can lose its way. - Rumi

It's always interesting to spot times when people resort to euphemism. The other aisles in Decathlon have names like "Hiking," "Cycling," "Football".....

I decided to listen to War and Peace (audiobook). Already starting Part 3. Only 57 hours to go.

3 big anniversaries coming up this week: Wed - 20 years since #RogerDeakin's death Thu - 8 years since @thunberggreta.bsky.social's #SchoolStrike Sunday - 170 years since Newton-Foote's discovery of the #greenhouseeffect was presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science

There are times, I feel, when translation may not be strictly necessary.

PrimeMinister Burnham has broken silence on the #climateemergency: time to screen the @nebriefing.bsky.social on prime time TV. Some great work has been done so far,enabling us to step up our efforts to halt the damage and adapt to changes that are now inevitable. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

UK a ‘tinderbox’, says Burnham, as he calls in military and bans disposable barbecues – UK politics live

PM also says fire and rescue services will be given more cash

theguardian.com

Sadly, I have to get a very early night, as I start work at 5am tomorrow. So there's only just enough time to say BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! BINFACE! Come on, Clacton, this is YOUR day!

There are times when a translation might not be strictly necessary.

The #eclipse was amazing, and really brought people together, but the volume of traffic was unsupportable. Surely we can do these things better, especially as we knew it was coming.

I have been listening to Cal Newport's book, 'Digital Minimalism.' I like online social media tools as they help me explore ideas. But the book has helped me be more intentional. In particular, I have decided to limit myself to one response at a time, and to take time to think longer before typing.

Ljuba Prenner 1906 - 1977

Another measure that might help make some English town centres safer and more pleasant (perhaps not all) is to blur the distinction between pedestrian and vehicle spaces and minimise signage. Reducing speed limits is also part of the picture.