PSA

The congestion charge has been in for SIX DAYS. What a complete waste of time. By all means debate it, but debate it once its effects can be known. And look at the motions that were missed. SHAME on this performative motion by the Conservative Alliance.

I have missed this ball of purrs.

Update. There is a wine vending machine. It is in a vineyard. It is functional. It is reasonably priced and takes credit cards. But it does not take British ID. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 #fail

Apparently All Saints Day is a German holiday. Which has completely scuppered my plan to buy wine on the last day of the holiday :( Gutted.

Rode up a mountain, ate an emoji. 🍰 This is an excellent holiday.

what?!

Brb just gonna quit my job and help Olly campaign for better buses and cycle paths and and and….. Seriously though, this is someone’s dream job and if I were at a different life stage I’d jump at it. Go! go! go!

More buses, better buses, electric buses, less traffic, cleaner air 👌🧡

Been dreaming about this cup of coffee for weeks. Back in my happy place #sneakygetaway

Chippy Gritty.

No skin in the game here but this just seems to be making us more insular- deprioritising languages and the opportunity to be more outward looking? A cynic would say there are limited Labour votes in the IB so they can slash and burn for short term gain…

My hands look like I’ve done A Murder. But beet canning is happening. 🤘 #allotmentlife

A spot of winterising. (Before and after) #outdoorgym #armday #allotmentlife

Red hot (okay beige hot) dehydrator action now going on #allotmentlife

Gonna have a rock and roll evening tonight 😂 #allotmentlife #dehydratortime

Very proud of Past Me who made spelt/ oat pumpkin pancake batter last night so I have a happy kid eating hidden veg this morning. I’ve already peaked this weekend, haven’t I ?!

Make Gloucester Green a playground!

Playground !!! Share! Share!! THIS is our chance!!

Very much here for this content. Play spaces for this glorious city!!

I made an infographic map. Oxford's Congestion Charge scheme (from 29th Oct) is not like most congestion charge schemes, because you can get to most streets in the city without being charged. My impression is a lot of people haven't realised this.

Make the logo bigger.

Pumpkin shelf is back in action. My kitchen is ridiculous in autumn. #allotmentlife

When the NHS is good it’s GREAT. military efficiency in the flu jab line at my doctors surgery today. And they gave me a sticker!! 🤣🤣😍

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day? Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

⚠️ IMPORTANT: BIKE RACK REMOVAL ON BROAD STREET + PARKS ROAD ⚠️ Ahead of the Oxford Half Marathon, Oxford City council will be removing and suspending bike racks on Broad Street and Parks Road this Sat 11 Oct from 6am. Bikes not removed by Friday night will have locks cut and will be kept for 35 days

The OH is at a conference meaning for three days I have the ability to eat All the Garlic and All the Wheat (normally we keep FODMAP). Best recos for Good Things? Currently I can't get past garlic bread, and possibly fresh pasta.... #annualgarlicfest

folks Xander from @caper.fun put me on to this recipe in one of his books (he has an EXCELLENT cookbook section) but y'all need to see it. It is WITCHCRAFT and easy (no I cannot be bothered to blanch tomatoes so I will strain it). It seriously tastes like jam... www.foodandwine.com/recipes/toma...

SHOOK.

Mutter mutter. Time trial sprint for train. Train cancelled. No coffee. Today’s gonna get better, right?

Not now, global warming :(

You know things are changing when you see two related but very obscure cargo bikes parked next to each other. Oriel, today…

I have NO idea what this squash I planted is. Smells like watermelon. Think it might be a weird spaghetti squash/ uchiki kuri cross fertilisation. I’m canning it for pumpkin puree so- fingers crossed. It BIIIIIIG. #allotmentlife #mutantveg #lifeontheedge

Treasure hunting in @caper.fun Always fabulous.

Demonstrating how excellent play spaces are at generating (yet more) footfall to retail and leisure areas. How about permanent one @oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social 🙏

New allotment achievement unlocked. Any guesses? #allotmentlife

Really glad to see this Labour government backing 15 minute cities. Let's hope local politicians follow their lead.

TFW you do a time trial bike sprint for the train only to find it’s delayed and you’re embarrassingly sweaty for nothing. #makeuponthetrain

Read. ⬇️ One of these politicians cares about truth. And doing the right thing. No matter how tough it is. Proud of my Lib Dem colleagues right now.

This is the way.

Day 2 Conference. Proper energised: so many ideas from so many good people. Cannot wait to start putting them to work. #LibDemConf

I am at #LibDemConf. Please admire my shoes.

Council livestreams were made for this.. :D

I have just been alerted to this. Whut?!!!!

@sentimentbot.bsky.social 🙈

🗣️On Tues @nickplumb.bsky.social gave evidence to Business & Trade Committee on the future of the high street. Asked by @liambyrnemp.bsky.social if it’s in terminal decline, he said no, but the retail-only model is over. We need vibrant, mixed-use spaces with community at the heart, like Sparks.

Fluffy slippers are out. It’s definitely autumn.

Competition for most British sign on the Trump March won handily by: “Don’t give him the good biscuits!”

Just done a dry run of my new train commute to Reading. Giddy. Less car, more bike. Exciting times!

Unusually, I agree with Sean. Well done for saying it.