With the car in the garage, it’s the first time of travelling with @reading-buses.co.uk into work. Sit back and relax, admire the pylons on the A33 and conveniently ‘pass’ The Castle Tap on the way home #rdg #rdguk

Documented history of a tree in Forbury Gardens. Top row, 1913 postcard and 2023 photograph. Bottom row, taken today #rdg #rdguk

Of the days so far this year where you can feel the season about to change, today was that day.

With a week to go on the @resonancefm.bsky.social February 2026 fundraiser event, here’s my personal perspective and journey with the radio station, and why I believe it’s worth listening to and supporting. A thread… 🧵/1 fundraiser.resonance.fm #radio

The Resonance 2026 Fundraiser is live. £30,000 in 14 days to keep Resonance FM & Extra independent, ad-free and artist-led. 4,000 original programmes a year. 24/7 on FM, DAB and online. If independent radio matters to you, now’s the moment. fundraiser.resonance.fm

Moving into the weekend with some feel good vibes by donating to @resonancefm.bsky.social #radio fundraiser.resonance.fm

‘In unearthing the stones, Keiller and Piggott set in motion a theory the megaliths represented male and female stones erected in opposing pairs, as they line the Avenue.’ A rainy morning brings to mind a visit to West Kennet Avenue bit.ly/43yL42F #StandingStoneSunday

Currently listening to the Pay-As-You-Go #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social - the annual fundraiser edition of the long-running new music show. To learn more about @resonancefm.bsky.social and donate to keep this essential broadcaster running, visit fundraiser.resonance.fm #radio

“So long as the Stone of Brutus is safe, so long will London flourish.” London Stone, Cannon Street #StandingStoneSunday

Currently listening to ‘Loud Women: The Resonance FM Sessions, Volume One’ by @loudwomen.org (various artists). Bandcamp bit.ly/4qmuQlu - All proceeds in support of @resonancefm.bsky.social to help keep community #radio alive #music

Happy 50th issue to Soundcheck music guide, established 2019. Thanks for keeping us engaged with the Reading music scene for seven years! Latest issue available online here, and in all good venues across town bit.ly/4ccgVek #rdg #rdguk #rdgmusic #music

Bandcamp listening party: LOUD WOMEN at Resonance FM 🎧 Bandcamp listening party Wednesday night for the new LOUD WOMEN x Resonance FM live sessions compilation album (out Friday!) 🎧

“As hard as these stones are they make a shift to break them with sledges because they incumber their good land.” John Aubrey (1626-1697) on the destruction of the megaliths at Stanton Drew, Somerset. #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

New season of the Dexter Bentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social - new music, live performances and session archives every Saturday, 12.00pm to 1.30pm. Live studio performance from Irina Shtreis and interview with @bona-rays.bsky.social - listen again bit.ly/4sZBDnS #music #radio

Wooden painted art drop found affixed to a fence at West Kennet Avenue, 24th May 2024. Possibly depicting The Cove (c.3,000 BC) at Avebury, north east quadrant. A quote from antiquarian William Stukeley (1687-1765) appears on the reverse. #StandingStoneSunday

The annual Pay-As-You-Go edition of the legendary Dexter Bentley #HelloGoodbyeShow, in support of the @resonancefm.bsky.social annual fundraiser event, is accepting bids for airtime on 14th February 2026. Details on how to take part and support independent #radio below bit.ly/3Lpr7FD

Southern Inner Circle, Avebury (c.2,900 BC) #StandingStoneSunday

A new season of the Dexter Bentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @resonancefm.bsky.social - new music, live performances and session archives every Saturday, 12.00pm to 1.30pm. First show of 2026 with live studio sets from Eki Shola and Snidefinder - listen again on Mixcloud bit.ly/4r2VZuI #music #radio

What links red telephone boxes to Reading architectural features? The Simeon Monument in Market Place, was designed by John Soane. The Soane family tomb inspired Giles Gilbert Scott’s classic phone box design. Gilbert Scott’s grandfather George, restored Reading Abbey Gateway #rdg #rdguk

“Modern architecture often doesn’t focus enough on that joy and hope, that experience of positivity.” @opencity-uk.bsky.social explores transforming infrastructure into cultural spaces on @resonancefm.bsky.social, featuring Tate Modern. Listen again on Mixcloud bit.ly/4sGgTRJ #radio

Back to home shores as @resonancefm.bsky.social returns with its new 2026 schedule of programmes. All the old favourites, and some new voices too. It’s been great listening to and discovering other stations across Europe who are members of the Independent Community Radio Network #radio

When times are hard and you need space to breathe, there’s no better companions than Adam and Eve. The Longstones, Beckhampton bit.ly/4ixqQf0 #StandingStoneSunday

The heavily weathered oolitic limestone of The King’s Men (c. 2,500 BC), Rollright Stones, Oxfordshire #StandingStoneSunday

A New Year’s gift from a friend, looking forwards to reading this.

THAT WAS 2025. After some 15 years as a listener, this year I joined the @resonancefm.bsky.social family as a volunteer at their studio. Learning the skills of sound engineering and live radio broadcasting, my weekends and listening experience are more enhanced #radio #music

THAT WAS 2025 - TOP ALBUMS. @smellybdrmm.bsky.social @joquailcello.bsky.social @gwennosaunders.bsky.social @deathandvanilla.bsky.social #music

THAT WAS 2025. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, or where you’re going to. Because as far as I’m concerned, I see you.” Sophie Sheehan (1968-2025) @coloursandfires.bsky.social #rdgmusic #music

THAT WAS 2025. Steve Dore (1982-2025) Nobodies Birthday #rdgmusic #music

THAT WAS 2025. Over 12 happy years and a life well lived. I know you’re still with me, dear Poose. bit.ly/4mPjwwx

The last rays of the 2025 sun enter the room. I capture them on Poose’s face so he can feel it in the spirit world and know he is loved 🙂 Happy New Year to all…

Another year draws to a close. What’s your favourite photo taken in 2025? #StandingStoneSunday

Delightful old stumpy, Reading Minster churchyard #rdg #rdguk

“You boy, what day is this?” A Merry Megalithic Christmas to you all

more seasonal sounds 🎅 the semi-regular doubledotdash!? musical Christmas card. 9 brand new tracks, raising money for Launchpad Reading. doubledotdash.bandcamp.com/album/ho

From here, the days can only get longer #StsndingStoneSunday #WinterSolstice

Currently listening to ‘Notan’ by @joquailcello.bsky.social Bandcamp bit.ly/4s9pUTa Apple Music bit.ly/3L27za3 Spotify bit.ly/4qeJHPk #music #wintersolstice Live performance on #HelloGoodbyeShow @resonancefm.bsky.social. Listen again on Mixcloud bit.ly/49nEBdS #radio

A week to go until the Winter Solstice and the stones silently observe the passing of time. #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

A good night sky, by all accounts.

Our Audience Survey 2025 is now open. We'd like to know what impact Resonance may have had on you - and as a thank you can opt in to a draw to win a Ruark R1S Smart Radio, donated by Ruark Audio. 👉 Take the survey (5–10 mins): us19.list-manage.com/survey?u=697...

Currently listening to ‘When We Swim Outside In The Floods In The Streets’ by Marine Store Dealer - Bandcamp bit.ly/44u0OUK Apple Music bit.ly/4roAeqg Spotify bit.ly/4puEd2r #music

Currently listening to ‘The Harder They Come (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ Apple Music bit.ly/4p0VXms Spotify bit.ly/4rhGr7h Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) #music

Currently listening to ‘Moltencholia’ by Polly b Rose - Bandcamp bit.ly/4a7HGzx Apple Music bit.ly/3XdkvfS Spotify bit.ly/480A2WA #music #rdgmusic

The presence of lichens on ancient stones means you always have company while exploring. #StandingStoneSunday

Currently listening to ‘‘Some People Have Too Much To Say’ by Your Heterosexual Violence - Bandcamp bit.ly/47UeKK4 Apple Music bit.ly/4oQQ9Md Spotify bit.ly/44gXM6i #music Live performance on #HelloGoodbyeShow @resonancefm.bsky.social. Listen again on Mixcloud bit.ly/4id1P9u #radio

Kit’s Coty House features in the latest episode of #Uncanny as @dannyrobins.bsky.social explores a theory connecting the paranormal and ancient sites. Listen again on @BBCSounds bit.ly/43CjZvn @stoneclub.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social (photo ©️ @englishheritage.bsky.social)

“The realisation of a fool’s errand was made apparent when the occupants of the other car made a break for it, but were driven back by the rain.” A new entry on the Stone Diaries blog, with a visit to West Kennet Avenue. bit.ly/43yL42F #StandingStoneSunday

The ruins of Reading Abbey all aglow as we head towards winter @readingmuseum.bsky.social #rdg #rdguk