The other morning in #Worcester I was walking by the canal, my head full of worries & anxieties about now and the future Feeling pretty low But a lovely old lady walking her dog passed me with a big smile & a heartfelt 'good morning!' And my heart felt it Thank you. #kindness #bekind #mentalhealth

Up for a challenge for a fantastic cause? Join me and hundreds of other fundraisers walking 🚶‍♂️🥾 100 miles throughout March in support of Acorns Children's Hospice. #charity #fundraising #walking #bekind #exercise Walk 100 Miles in March - Acorns Children’s Hospice share.google/ntdcRXAAzlgv...

We Do Not Hear The Spring A new #poem #poetry #relationships #people #seasons #spring 📸: Sunset over the River Severn in #Worcester 🇬🇧

Monday The life and times Life can be very hard at times, but those are the times that life really makes you the person you are #Monday #motivation #keepgoing Yes, while I am struggling with many things I'm pushing on...sunshine follows the rain Nothing a 🏃‍♂️ can't fix! #mentalhealth #running

That's progress Running, walking, eating healthier, being careful with portion sizes, avoided mindless snacking, drinking more water Jan 1st 88.8kg 196lbs Feb 8th 84.5kg 186lbs It isn't easy at 57 But a little effort, motivation & willpower go a long way. #fitness #ukrunchat #running #fitover50

Worcester 🇬🇧 Sunset down by the River Severn in flood. Lovely to have a little sun after so much rainy of late. #photos #photography #Worcester #ukphotos #sunset

Books... I read them, I write them, I look things up in them. There is an immense satisfaction in the discovery of ideas, meanings, enriching your knowledge & vocabulary, enlightening and provoking thought. Does #AI give that feeling? Does it 'eck. Read a book. It'll do you good. #books #reading

Well, England made it look easy... 😱 England 🏏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 squeak home against the excellent Nepal 🇳🇵 in the T20 World Cup. It wouldn't be a world cup without England bringing the nail biting drama. Superb final over from Sam Curran. #T20worldcup #cricket

Surprise yourself with what you can do Don't disappoint yourself with what you can't 3 knees ops..57yrs Surprised myself getting up and out just after 5:30am on a damp 🌧 Sunday morning 3km run 2km walk/run Didn't run full 5km? It's OK Still happy! 5km Next time 🏃‍♂️ #ukrunchat #running #fitover50

400 Followers Really? For me? Welcome followers And virtual friends. I am still not sure what I'm doing here But follow for musings on: #poetry #sport #running #cycling #life #books #music #charity #kindness (A little) #politics I always try to be respectful & try to #bekind Best wishes Tony

Tea Kindness Making a brew for Anyone who was not Expecting or asked for one. Served with a smile, a plate Of biscuits, or a slice or two Of a freshly baked cake. Sipped in companiable silence, breathing in Friendship, kinship. Kettle's on. Always. #poetry #tea #friendship #kindness #poems

A timeline filled with the musings and amusing witticisms of people who make things feels lighter, better and not so godawful. For a chuckle follow @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social @balderdash.bsky.social @ottoenglish.bsky.social @michaelspicer.bsky.social @coldwarsteve.bsky.social #humour #funny

A timeline filled with the finest words that soothe, amuse, entertain & distract from the ills of the world, & for a moment or three, instill calm, happiness You should definitely follow @brianbilston.bsky.social @imcmillan.bsky.social @anthonyetherin.bsky.social @deanwilson.bsky.social #poetry

'wetapathy' (noun) : The feeling when you stagger out of bed at 5am, psyche yourself up to go out for a run, but hear the hammering of heavy, persistent rain 🌧 outside in the cold & dark. I'll wait it out and make a brew. Might brighten up? Oh. #ukrunchat #running #British #weather #rain

Keir Starmer at PMQs appearing very uncomfortable over Mandelson. I have never heard Starmer so nervous. He is angry...that is evident. But he sounds very nervous and uncertain. Mandelson was a risk. Everyone knew that. Starmer on very shaky ground. #pmqs #mandelson #starmer #ukpolitics #labour

We Don't Like Immigrants. Comin' over 'ere...cooking, caring, cleaning, culturally enriching our wonderful melting pot of a country. My #poem Immigrants are here and deserve the respect, kindness, warmth & friendship we all expect. Why? Because we are all human. #poetry #kindness #immigrants

Interesting article in the @theguardian.com I wonder what @zackpolanski.bsky.social thinks of being compared to Boris Johnson? Articulate Zack most definitely is. But...Boris? 'Ah, um, splendid, yes, well, now oven ready, brexitus referendinium, et debacle, disgracarius. Huzzah! #green

Vegan Food. Yeah, but tofu! Crispy fried tofu drizzled with Indonesian Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauc) with boiled rice, and a spicy dish of runner beans and beansprouts. As cooked by me. Delicious, nutritious, filling. Cruelty free. #vegan #fortheplant #plantfood #fortheanimals #green 💚

Mindset. Effort. Motivation. Determination. Mental strength. Yes, all these deserted me at some points. Not every day is a day of high motivation. BUT...very proud after a month of 🚶‍♂️ & 🏃‍♂️ + watching my diet, 3.7kg / 8lbs lost. 57...keep going! #ukrunchat #running #weightloss

Need inspiration? Want to get fit? Want to support children with life limiting conditions? Join us as we walk 100 miles in March for Acorns Children's Hospice www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/... My fundraising page socialsync.app/fundraiser/c... #fundraising #charity #kindness #disability #hope

@zackpolanski.bsky.social Zack Polanski. An excellent interview, honest, straightforward answers on a range of issues Refreshing to hear honesty integrity and decency in politics Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, 01/02/2026: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002qvpr via @bbciplayer @greenparty.org.uk

9 darter from Cool Hand Luke Humphries. In the words of the inimitable Sid Waddell....'There's only one word for that - magic darts!' #darts #pdcdarts #lovethedarts

Out at just after 6am in the dark & rain 8.15 miles, just over 13km walked 8 miles in 1hr 52 mins Preparing to Acorns Children's Hospice 100 Miles in March walking challenge. Join the team www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/... My fundraiser socialsync.app/fundraiser/c... #walking #fundraising

4 weeks of running & walking almost every day paying off. Jan 1st 88.8kg Jan 28th 85.2kg 3.6kg / 8lbs lost No magic pills...just good healthy eating & exercise. & a beautiful city to run in #Worcester 🇬🇧 At 57, feeling fit and happy. #ukrunchat #exercise #fitover50 #running

Drifting A #poem of calm in these turbulent times. Sometimes we all need to drift into memories, moments, and find peace, calm and mindfulness. 📸: Sunrise, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire 🇬🇧 Poem and 📸 @ateafilledpoet.bsky.social #poetry #peace #calm #mindfulness Insta: @ ateafilledpoet

The Colour of Spring (Growing up in the 80s) A #poem of my youth. The 80s saw me go from 11 to 21 - teenage years which were painful, bullied, sensitive. But I sought solace in good friends, books and #music. The 80s were my soundtrack. How many artists can you identify from the albums? #poetry

Niemals Wieder (Never again) 'Niemals wieder,' They said. Yet, never again fails When past lessons From history fade. No longer memories Just words, images, Discarded, ignored. History dismissed. Niemals wieder. 'Never again,' They said. Never again. Until the next time. @teafilledpoet #poetry

If you value the NHS, health care free at the point of delivery for all, a system that treats rich, poor, everyone equally, be warned Don't even think about voting Reform It will be the end for universal health care in the UK Via @adambienkov.bsky.social #NHS www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-mp-...

First cup of tea in the morning. A Sunday soother, where all the stresses and strains of life evaporate in the steam. Good morning @imcmillan.bsky.social

The Day Democracy Died It was there, Lying in the ICEy street. Kicked around, abused, Belittled, demeaned, Bleeding and bruised, Battered and torn. The last forlorn Breaths of freedom Wheezing and gasping. The air choked With tear gas smoke. No hope. Just democracy dying On a #Minneapolis street.

Joe Root being consistently brilliant again. Test Matches, ODI's... Joe Root is such a great player. He doesn't need to change his technique or style to different formats. His method is tried, tested and bloody successful. Long may he continue. #England #cricket 🏏 #joeroot #SRIvsENG #Englandcricket

The possibility of Labour voters voting in significant numbers for the @greenparty.org.uk in May local elections feels like an inevitability. The possibility of Reform voters voting for Labour feels like an impossibility. #greenparty #politics

People are wonderful 2 of my English language students, who are graphic designers, said they will happily create my book cover for my children's MG novel & will do it as a gift to me for free I was very moved by their kindness #books #booksky #writing #childrensbooks 📸 my rough sample book cover

This is the UK I love and am proud of. People opening their doors and hearts to two Sudanese men walking the length of Britain during winter, raising £90k to build schools in refugee camps. The kindness of strangers. Because we can all be friends. #hope #humanity www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Political adverts usually make me reach for the remote control & switch over But, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has a way of delivering a pertinent, necessary & urgent message. One that implores you to stop, watch & listen. And think. Bravo Zack and @greenparty.org.uk #makehopenormal #greenparty

93,000 signed and counting. Let's hit 100,000 and make sure any Tory shyster MPs defecting to Reform are required to hold a by election for the parliamentary seat. #ukpolitics petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...

Nuuk Nuuk!

Is anyone watching this Trump speech? I keep telling myself to stop, switch off...but it is compelling in the way a horror movie grips you...3 joyful teenagers camping in the wood...but something gonna happen and it isn't going be good. At least we can see the monster this time. #trump #davos

Woah, that's early! The last thing I wanted to do was be up and out jogging 🏃‍♂️ at just after 5:30am on a wet Monday morning. But, very pleased to get out and run a couple of miles. The idea before a run feels terrible, the thoughts after feel great. #ukrunchat #running #exercise #fitover50

Reform(ed) We'll paint the leopard A lighter shade of blue Make the spots darker A more sinister looking hue We'll invite new comers With s-Tories to be told And unite the right reformed! Welcome the BNP, NF, UKIP and CONservatives of old #reform #ukpolitics #poetry

A Panenka of Choice (Kicking Myself) I tired a panenka With the deftness of touch The daftest of chips Which didn't do much I tried a panenka Like I saw on the telly The keeper just caught it Coz I gave it no welly. __ Oh dear #SENvsMAR #Senegal #Morocco #football #AFCON #poetry

Hame in tha' Wind n Rain I wish I could up sticks to A wee Scottish island, Wi a hoose t'call ma hame. Battered, weather beaten, But a haven of warmth, calm. Where the rain's yer friend & The wind howls Hullo! Stay in laddie! Let us blow oor selves oot Sun'll be smilin' along soon. #poetry #hope

Orwell Was Right The charlatans have taken over the asylum. The shysters are running amok. The craven, brazen personages in power, Can’t believe their elected luck. __ We are witnessing the unravelling of democracy in the USA My poetry is on Instagram @ateafilledpoet #poetry #trump #democracy

A Mile Sir, 'tis only a mile! Or 1.61km. Back to feeling like my old running self. Confident I can push on to 5km and run consistently and comfortably. Fitness is not a goal, it is a journey. 57, still running 🏃‍♂️ Still smiling 😃 ##ukrunchat #running #jogging #exercise #fitover50

Good morning @imcmillan.bsky.social First cup of tea of the day. The sunlight before the sunrise. Have a wonderful day.

Honest Bob Jenrick defects to Reform. Reform is the home of the most egregious of Tories. The one's who shafted this country for 14 years, got booted out and believe they need another go at wrecking this great country under the guise of Reform. Utterly reprehensible. #Tories #neverreform #jenrick

Getting there...started the year 88.8kg...walking or jogging every day in January, 15 days consecutively. 2 mile jog today and feeling like I am making progress. Down to 86.4kg. At 57, it's either get fitter or fatter. I choose option 1. #ukrunchat #running #exercise #fitover50 #keepmoving

Some days your mind shouts no and your legs don't want to go. But, I am happy I persevered and managed to do a 5km walk / jog this evening. 12 consecutive days of walking and or jogging. Movement is good. #ukrunchat #running #walking #exercise #motivation #fitover50

Sunday. Up 6am, teach a class 7am, 5km walk and jog 8:30am. Home for coffee and toast. Started walking, added some intervals. Day 11 Moving Every Day in January. 11 consecutive days of minimum 30 minutes walking / jogging. #fitness #exercise #motivation ##fitover50 #ukrunchat #running #walk

Good intentions, consistency and accountability. Started 2026 determined to lose weight, and be more active than last year. 9 days of consecutive walking / jogging, calorie counting and being more mindful about what I eat & when is paying off. #running #exercise #fitover50 #newyearresolutions