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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Whilst I love the idea of this platform it doesn’t really seem to have gained any momentum so this is my last post. Still on FaceBook, Instagram, X and threads as @babblingbates #lastpost

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Love this repair job to a pub wall in Sheringham

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

A beer flight by the sea at the wonderful Red Lion. What could be better? #cromer #realale

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Cromer Live @cromerlive.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

This Friday Sunset Sessions on Cromer Pier return, 7pm to 10pm and free. Now joined by Chillout Sunset Sessions on Sundays too, 5pm to 8pm #cromer

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

As the sun sets in Cromer we are celebrating a busy week. The holiday home became ours yesterday, first guests arrived today and we bought our home at auction on Tuesday. Ready for a rest now! Had such a lovely walk this evening, enjoying this lovely town

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Had an amazing evening at Sundown at The Grove, Cromer, a giant tipi in their lovely grounds. We went for their tapas share board which was brilliant. Topped off by a stunning sunset on the walk home.

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I think I’ve given this platform a good chance but can’t really see any progress so think it’s time to call it a day

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

A bird feeding its young through the letterbox of a disused ferry office on Orkney

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

A wander around the Museum and Catherdral in Kirkwall this morning then off to explore the amazing scenery of Orkney. Found the perfect spot for the night, right next to a beach, so a glass of wine seemed in order

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

What an amazing place Brora is, such an unspoilt and quiet coastline

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

What a stunning view of Bamburgh, such a beautiful village #Bamburgh #EnglishVillage #UKcoast #CoastalBritain

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

What an amazing trip to the Farne Islands, somewhere we’ve wanted to go to for a while. Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours were amazing, giving us a thorough tour of the outer islands followed by a landing on Inner Farne, a truly amazing place so well managed by the National Trust.

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

A lovely return visit to Bamburgh, where we spent the first night of our honeymoon. Such a beautiful village

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

We have visited Whitley Bay before but only briefly, travelling on the Metro when staying in Newcastle and we really liked it but it was a little tired, like so many seaside resorts. Returning yesterday we were surprised at the huge amount of development work that has been completed, looking great

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

There was a huge commotion yesterday evening as we walked down to the Scarborough seafront with fire, police, RNLI, coastguard & air ambulance. A car with a male occupant had left the pier but he was pulled to safety and was apparently OK.

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

What a lovely day for a picnic, a welcome change from house hunting. Just loving this gorgeous weather

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

A lovely view on arriving in Southwold this evening

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Episode 4 of our weekly YouTube video charting our journey is available now youtu.be/H_HSxTXLz2o?...

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Episode 4: we’re off!

YouTube video by Motorhome Gap Year - UK Coast Tour

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

After two nights in Newark having a few adjustments made to the motorhome are spending our first night off-grid in good old Skeggeh (Skegness). As you would image, it’s very quiet, which we love. So on our own now, no electric hook-up and relying on our own water supply. The journey begins!

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Well, only one more sleep to liftoff! The past week has been all about packing and gadget buying and we’re just about ready to leave tomorrow. Excited more than scared now as the year-long adventure gets real. #motorhomeadventure #wildcamping #vanlife #seniorgapyear #campervan #UKcoast

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

In a series of lasts we had our final ice cream from the wonderful Harbour Bar this afternoon. It’s certainly on the list of things we’ll miss about Scarborough

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It was a great evening for a wander around the town, one of our last in Scarborough. It’s been a great place to live and will be hard to beat

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Episode 2 of our weekly YouTube video charting our year-long adventure travelling around the UK coastline. In this episode we show you our new home and how we are preparing to travel youtu.be/QLjsJvteNC0?...

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Episode 2: Liftoff minus 8 - only just over a week to go!

YouTube video by Motorhome Gap Year - Newbies On The Road

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Scarborough Castle really suits a rainbow! Saw this earlier, after a massive shower #Scarborough #ScarboroughUK

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The first production motorhome is considered to be the Pierce-Arrow Touring Landau, introduced in 1910 by the American luxury car manufacturer. It was actually a modified touring car with a folding back seat that could sleep two people. The global motorhome market is now in excess of $40billion

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

A chilly and incredibly quiet South Bay seafront, no doubt a lot busier next week for half term

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Cromer Getaway @cromergetaway.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We’re in the planning stage for our year long (or so) trip around the UK coast and are searching for interesting places to add to the itinerary. Any suggestions please, either on the coast or nearby, in England, Wales and Scotland?

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

It was a lovely surprise to see two deer in Peasholm Park this afternoon

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Well, it’s all change for us after a brilliant four seasons in the hotel business by the sea in Scarborough. Having never been students we have decided we are overdue a gap year so have sold up, bought a motorhome and are spending a year travelling the UK coast in search of a new adventure.

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Dramatic sky over Scarborough this morning

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A lovely walk in a sunny Whitby earlier

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The moon on the sea earlier, so beautiful #ScarboroughUK

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

A lovely evening on Scarborough’s North Bay

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scarborough.co.uk @scarboroughweb.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

With costs rising it’s a tough time for everyone, but charities in particular. Doing our small part to help we are offering local, registered charities a whole year of advertising on our website, scarborough.co.uk, for only £50. Please email for details; hello@scarborough.co.uk

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A chilly but beautiful Scarborough Harbour this afternoon

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

So reassuring to see Easter eggs in the shop today

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Scarborough South Bay Beach, so peaceful this afternoon

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year to one and all, here’s to 2025 being a better year for the world (although it’s hard to believe it will be). Had a great New Year’s Eve with amazing food and live jazz at Nola in York

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Had a lovely wander around Filey this afternoon and caught a brilliant sunset

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

It’s a little bit lively on the North Bay this evening #Scarborough #ScarboroughUK

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

A few examples of the impressive architecture on Scarborough’s South Cliff

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Think this swan on Peasholm Lake needs an agent

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

There was a great atmosphere at the Community Lantern Parade this evening with hundreds taking park. Huge congrats to Animated Objects for bringing together all areas of Scarborough

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Scarborough’s South Bay after dark looks amazing

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Love this postbox topper I saw in Filey today

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Tony Bates @babblingbates.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The exterior of The Grand Hotel really is stunning from any angle #Scarborough #ScarboroughUK

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