I want my country back. The country that welcomed my Grandfather fleeing from the Armenian genocide. That welcomed the Polish grandfather of our political editor, who then fought against Hitler. That welcomed the Indian parents of our editor-in-chief, as citizens of the British Empire. That country

These quotes from Victory in Australia, The Remarkable Story of England’s Greatest Ashes Triumph 1954-55 by @rwhitehead2.bsky.social probably sum up England’s chances for the 2025-26 Ashes, just change Bedster for Atkinson.

Really enjoyed @atticalocke.bsky.social Black Water Rising - brought civil rights America, 80s political intrigue with and corporate oil money alive with a great thriller.

Scarborough

In Syd’s Voice with @deanbwilson.bsky.social is a cracking read about a cricketer who made a difference. The exploration of racism is outstanding. Maybe David Lawrence would have had a bigger impact as a fast bowler in a today’s environment. Definitely worth a read.

My first cricket book - Gordon Ross writes… “The slow over rate has developed into brinksmanship and gamesmanship of the very worst order, depriving the spectator (who pays quite expensively for his cricket, these days) of his proper ration of entertainment” @athersmike.bsky.social

The Lone Wolf is such an enjoyable read. It’s a thoughtful exploration of the story a Wolf travelling through Southern Europe but also a sympathetic understanding of the complexities facing rural communities, migration, nostalgia, folklore and societal change. Lots of questions for all of us.

🔴 Andy Burnham: These Dangerous, Alienating Times Call for a Radical Change of Our Politics From imposter syndrome and proportional representation, to fixing the fundamentals and the 'incestuous' Westminster media-political class - @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social meets Labour's Greater Manchester Mayor

Loads of cracking running stories and news in This month’s Totley News totleyac.org.uk/2021_wp/wp-c...

Today’s climate forecast - Brian Bilston nails it again 🔥 “bringing with it a thick band of climate change deniers” 😂

Stop asking "What can I do?" and start asking "What can we do?" – @graceblakeley.substack.com Watch the full lecture at youtube.com/broadbentinstitute

Wainwrights Day 47 (Bowscale, Bannerdale Crags, Mungrisdale Common, Souther Fell, Blencathra) 214/214 COMPLETED!! www.justgiving.com/page/richard...

Wainwrights Day 46 (Whiteside, Grasmoor, Rannerdale Knotts, Hopegill Head, Wandope, Whiteless Pike) 209/214

Wainwrights Day 45 (Knott Rigg, Robinson, Causey Pike, Scar Crags, Ard Crags) 203/214

Wainwrights Day 44 (Greystones, Ling Fell, Sale Fell, Broom Fell, Lord’s Seat, Barf, Whinlater) 198/214 Also raised a wonderful £771 for Mind Over Mountains charity supporting people with mental health problems access the outdoors. www.justgiving.com/page/richard...

Wainwrights Day 43 (Kirk Fell, Pillar) 191/214

Wainwrights Day 42 (Seatallan, Buckbarrow, Middle Fell) 189/214

Wainwrights Day 41 (Grike, Lank Rigg, Crag Fell, Caw Fell) 186/214

Wainwrights Day 40 - Bakestall (182/214)

It's been a pretty hard year so this music video took a lot longer to finish than the other ones. My animations just aren't built for the algorithm but I hope you'll take the time to watch this one anyway. 💙 youtu.be/DgB59Zn-tXM?...

Wainwrights Day 39 (Glaramara, Rosthwaite Pike, Castle Crag) 181/214

Wainwrights Day 38 (Bowfell, Great End, Allen Crags, Rossett Pike, Esk Pike) 178/214

Wainwrights Day 37 (Dow Crag, Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell, Great Carrs, Swirl How, Grey Friar) 173/214

As a perfect companion to my spring effort to climb all the Wainwrights I’ve been reading English Pastoral by @herdyshepherd.bsky.social It’s such an inspiring analysis and manifesto for the beautiful Lake District landscape and beyond.

Wainwrights Day 36 (Knott, Great Calva) 167/214

Wainwrights Day 35 (Ullock Pike, Long Side) 165/214

Intriguing day of cricket at Chester-le-Street for @durhamcricket.bsky.social today.

Wainwrights Day 34 (Mellbreak, Starling Dodd, Great Borne, Hen Comb) 163/214

Wainwrights Day 33 (Fleetwith Pike, Haystacks, Grey Knotts, Brandreth, High Craggs, High Stile, Red Pike) 159/214

Wainwrights Day 32 (Seathwaite, Great Gable, Green Gable, Base Brown). 152/214

Wainwrights Day 31 (Dodd, Carl Side, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, Lonscale, Latrigg) 148/214

Wainwrights Day 30 (Carrock Fell, High Peak) 142/214

Wainwrights Day 29 (Low Fell, Blake Fell, Fellbarrow, Burnbank, Gavel Fell) 140/214

Wainwrights Day 28 (Longlands Fell, Brae Fell, Great Scafell, Meal Fell, Great Cockup) 135/214

Wainwrights Day 27 (Binsey) 129/214.

Wainwrights Day 26 (Wetherlam, Holme Fell) 19/214

Wainwrights Day 25 (Crinkle Crags, Cold Pike, Pike o Blisco) 127/214

Wainwrights Day 24 (Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor) 124/220

Wainwrights Day 23 (Grisedale Pike, Eel Crag, Sail, Barrow, Outerside) 120/214

Wainwrights Day 22 (Catbells) 115/214 www.justgiving.com/page/richard...

Wainwrights Day 21 (Raven Crag, Armboth Fell, High Tove, High Seat, Bleaberry Fell, Walla Crag, High Rigg) That’s 114/214 climbed. www.justgiving.com/page/richard...

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Wainwrights Day 20 (Loft Crag, Pike ‘o’ Blisco, Harrison Sickle, Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott, High Raise, Sergeant Man) 107/214

100 Wainwrights completed. Day 19 (Loughrigg, Black Fell, Lingmoor) 100/214

Wainwrights Day 18 (Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag, Tam Crag, Tarn Crag, Blea Crag, Silver How) 97/214

Wainwrights Day 17 (Green Crag, Harter Fell Hard Knott Fell) 91/214

Wainwrights Day 16 (Whin Rigg, Illgill Head, Yewbarrow, Red Pike, Scoat Fell, Steeple, Haycocks) 88/214