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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Busy day today in Birmingham with Canal & River Trust colleagues but not too busy not to take in the amazing surroundings of the city’s canals

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Double delivery day from @archaeologyuk.bsky.social & @currentarchaeology.bsky.social for all the latest on UK #archaeology. Looking forward to getting stuck in!

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A new career step later in the summer for me. Leaving FSB after an enjoyable and fulfilling 9+ years but very excited to be taking up the role of Regional Director for Wales and the South West at the Canal and River Trust canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-vie...

canalrivertrust.org.uk

We've announced a new director for Wales & South West

We've announced the appointment of Ben Cottam as the director for its historic canals spanning Wales & South West of England.

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Orchestra, Lights, Action! Celebrate 25 years of magic at the National Botanic Garden of Wales with an unforgettable evening of cinematic soundscapes. Join …

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Volunteer vibes! Looking forward to seeing all our runners and walkers out on the course at Coed Cefn-pwll-du #Parkrun. What a day for it! ☀️ #loveparkrun

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Chasing the #sunrise on my #Easter morning run. A beautiful morning in #Pembrokeshire and a run on a deserted coast path was the best way to start the day #running #ukrunchat

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Very cold out this morning but worth it for the view #Thursday #sunrise

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Thanks, Toby! I’m glad it was the half rather than the marathon but a great day for a run nevertheless!

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

That’s the #NewportHalfMarathon done on a perfect day for running. Felt good today - my best time in a long while! Thanks to all the volunteers and supporters across the course! #halfmarathon #ukrunchat

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

A nice morning running in the beautiful #forestofdean for the #fodhalfmarathon. My first time running this event but hopefully not my last. Brilliantly organised with super friendly and supportive marshals. A great trail #halfmarathon in lovely surroundings #ukrunchat #running

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

A brilliant 15km run in perfect weather. Quiet lanes, sunshine and noisy birds! #sunday #onmyrun #ukrunchat

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Sunrise #Sunday. A very cold night last night but a beautiful view out of the bedroom window. Just the right day for a run and some time in the garden.

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

For sure! Brilliant to see you!

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ColegauCymru | CollegesWales @colegau.cymru · 03/03/2025

Mae’r #WythnosColegau2025, mae @bencottam.bsky.social @fsb-wales-cymru.bsky.social yn amlygu pam mae partneriaethau rhwng colegau a busnesau bach a hanfodol yn allweddol i: ✅ Mynd i'r afael â phrinder sgiliau ✅ Cefnogi prentisiaethau ✅ Ysgogi twf busnes buff.ly/IbDLnRN

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Thanks so much to all volunteers! It’s much appreciated 👍

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Freezing start for #NewportHalfMarathon but looking forward to it. Sure we’ll be all warm enough soon! Good luck, everyone 👍 #UKRunChat

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Thanks to @ceiberman.bsky.social for the heads-up. This is great news for #CardiffDevils

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Brilliant news! We’ve really missed him

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Making the most of it not being freezing for a change to watch the #CardiffDevils V #BelfastGiants game outside. Let’s hope for a #Cardiff result! #LetsGoDevils

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

An early alarm call today to head to #Llanelli to run the Llanelli Half Marathon. A very chilly start gave way to some sunshine and pretty decent running conditions. A day spent fencing in the garden yesterday not probably the best prep but not far off my target time 😃 #Runelli #UKrunchat

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Sorry to have missed you. Definitely a great game! Breathless stuff and amazing crowd contribution. Good to get into the final after a tough few weeks since the Continental Cup

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Hope I don’t actually need my voice for anything tomorrow because there ‘ain’t much left after tonight’s brilliant #CardiffDevils game against Sheffield Steelers! What a brilliant win! Into the Challenge Cup Finals we go! 🏒 #icehockey #eihl

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Daring to Dream @daringtodream.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

@bencottam.bsky.social @justaled.bsky.social - do you fancy running London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6th April? We have 2 places unexpectedly up for grab, need to fill them by noon this Wednesday! We simply ask that you raise some funds for #DaringtoDream #makingspacestotalk #emotionalhealth

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Thanks for thinking of me. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’m able to run that weekend 😞

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The most conclusive sign of middle age is emptying your pockets and finding it’s at least 63% miscellaneous rawl plugs #middleage #diy

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FSB Cymru Wales @fsb-wales-cymru.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

FSB Wales call for delivery of vital business rates lifeline for small businesses in a context of razor-thin margins and soaring employment costs Find out how this will help businesses reposition themselves for the next stages of economic recovery👇 www.fsb.org.uk/resources-pa...

fsb.org.uk

Delivery of Vital Lifeline for Small Businesses Crucial to Economic Recovery

FSB Wales call for delivery of rates relief ahead of Senedd debate

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Cold and windy on the Dragon’s Back in beautiful #BannauBrycheniog but lovely to spend #Saturday #hiking with my daughter #weekend #onmywalk

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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

#FindsFriday A magnificent gold tubular torc from Snettisham, Norfolk, on display in Norwich Castle Museum, discovered by Ray Willamson in 1948 This extraordinary artefact embodies enormous skills of Iron Age metalsmiths to source & fashion the gold bigbookoftorcs.com/2020/07/15/t... 📷 My own

A great broad tubular gold torc in a museum display case

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Ben Cottam @bencottam.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Nice evening out on the trails, under the stars with Caerphilly Runners

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