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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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