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Clare Wadd

@clarewadd.bsky.social
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Formerly half of Sarah Records. Currently Ramblers / walking London volunteer, Parkrunner, mediocre swimmer, amateur paddleboarder, reader and very occasional writer. Grew up in Yorkshire, live in London, still miss Bristol & often found at the seaside.

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Chris Mabbs @chrismabbs.bsky.social · 20h
If you want to buy the new Sweetest Ache album Reframed from the EU or USA labels who are releasing it then bandcamp Friday will be an excellent time to do it! li.sten.to/reframed
If you want to buy the new Sweetest Ache album Reframed from the EU or USA labels who are releasing it then bandcamp Friday will be an excellent time to do it!
https://li.sten.to/reframed
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Lovely local night out here in Kingston thanks to @banquetrecords.com seeing old pals @weddingpresent.bsky.social and @darrenhayman.bandcamp.com with Q&A about the new volume of Tales From The Wedding Present. Am Not Going To Fall In Love With You is my new earworm.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I was a first-timer at the very lovely super-friendly Plymvalley #Parkrun today - not the fastest route but I was pleased I managed to run all the way up the hill on the 2nd lap (if not the 1st) and that I didn’t trip on the downhills. Thanks to all the volunteers!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sneaked in another new-to-me lido this morning before the season comes to an end - lovely chill lanes at Shepton Mallet this morning with the brewery just over the wall.
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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 07/09/2026
ianvisits.co.uk
Kew Gardens offering £10 tickets for visits on Tuesdays
Kew Gardens in southwest London has launched a £10 ticket offer for visitors to the large walled estate who turn up on Tuesdays.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Including the magical #SecretShine - who I’m sure will be back when they get round to it 😊 www.vice.com/en/article/3...
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3 Shoegaze Bands of the 90s That Vanished After One Great Album
These three bands were part of the shoegaze movement of the 90s, contributing one great album before vanishing.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
1st time at Battersea #Parkrun today with a walk and a doughnut and, eventually, beer and crisps after. All the food groups.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dodged the early morning rain and headed out of London for breakfast in Wendover then a walk on The Ridgeway, the “Chequers Path” and the Aylesbury Ring with @walking-class-hero.bsky.social
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Getting Septembergigs off to a good start with tonight #TylerBallgame at Koko with @walking-class-hero.bsky.social
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’ve made a playlist of bands / artists I’ve seen - and, in one case, am about to see - so far this year. 2026 has been another great year for live music for me open.spotify.com/playlist/6iq... - and plenty more to go, including Malaga Popfest! Enjoy x
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Sarah Records Clare - live in 2026
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Very much looking forward to The Orchids marvellous Unholy Soul (plus singles) being reissued towards the end of next month by the lovely folks at Circuitry Recordings (who did the super Lyceum reissue last year).
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Nice to have the fabulous #SecretShine feature on this @cherryredrecords.bsky.social 3CD shoegaze box-set and in such great company (not quite sure when it came out, Matt @uncharteredstreets.bsky.social gave me my copy at the Foglights launch gig the other night).
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Also, yesterday was a double-dip day - huge beautiful chill Parliament Hill Fields Lido followed by the, errr, slightly greenish Hampstead Heath Mixed Ponds (Kenwood Ladies Ponds closed for blue-green algae). Frida Kahlo at Tate first & Horsegirl in Islington later, so all in all a bit tired now.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Had a great time this morning at the super-friendly brilliantly organised and very welcoming V for Victoria Park, Newbury #Parkrun - with huge thanks to all the volunteers!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Lovely evening with @skepwax.bsky.social at The Betsey with Foglights launching their debut EP, Catenery Wires and, pictured here, errr, Catenary Foglights Wires I guess.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Sad I can’t make this next weekend, but maybe you can?
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Beccles Lido yesterday and then, err Lowestoft #Parkrun today as Beccles was off. Lovely pool and lovely friendly Parkrun where i accidentally completed the compass challenge as “west” is in the middle of Lowestoft. And now home again with the cat.
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Ben @didnotchart.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
No one ever asks me - god knows why - what the best Sarah Records band was but it’s always The Orchids #sarahrecords #theorchids
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Early morning paddle from Kingston to Hampton Court and back with some paddle-pals before the heat of the day properly kicked in. Gorgeous serene calm river.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Today’s lovely #Parkrun at Nonsuch included a stretch of the lovely #LondonLoop @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social Section 7 - thanks to all the volunteers who make Parkun happen and who look after the LOOP.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Nice overnight to Oxfordshire for Blenheim Palce, Woodstock Lido, Abingdon #Parkrun and then Abbey Meadows Lido in Abingdon. Lovely to be away and now nice to be back home with the cat.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
And then back home to London today via this lovely #Parkrun and breakfast in Honiton.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Then to @edenproject.bsky.social for a magical joyous evening with the very wonderful @cmatbaby.bsky.social
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
After Plymouth I headed to Fowey and then to Par Sands, where Trembling Blue Stars were playing on my inner jukebox - ABBA on the Jukebox share.google/1Ud5MOjDtArx... - and where I had a dip in the estuary (tide was out so very shallow).
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Kicked the day off at the lovely Mount Wise Pools in Plymouth - the lesser known of the city’s two lidos. And very lovely it was too. What with Salcombe yesterday, I’ve now been to all the (currently open) South Devon lidos - which has only taken me about 5 years!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
My first ever AquaPaddle was at Kingsbridge yesterday afternoon in full sun and full-on breeze / wind. Massively enjoyed the paddle and the location and very satisfied with my mid-table obscurity time.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Forgot to book Petersfield lido to swim after #Parkrun on the way to Devon - and apparently there’s a heatwave so it was sold out - but I did get to do a wonderful organised swim round Paignton pier this evening. In fact it was so great I did it twice!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Walked up to #RichmondPark #Parkrun for the first time in a very long time - and admired the wildflower meadow at Latchmere on the way back.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Lovely swim at Helmsley Lido in Friday’s Yorkshire heat - what a lovely pool!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
So I had always stupidly assumed that the cover of Coles Corner was, errr, Coles Corner. But it’s the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough- opposite the station and just beside a nice little craft beer bar.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Lovely here on the North Yorkshire coast - so far, walk from Scarborough to Filey, a bus back, a couple of sea swims, and a morning run along the front before the heat got any worse.
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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Due to the hot weather two legs of the Thames Path Relay on 24 and 25 June are cancelled. Tomorrow's leg from Walton-on-Thames will finish at Hampton Court Bridge. We will re-arrange the missing sections later in the year. @clarewadd.bsky.social @walking-class-hero.bsky.social
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
What a joy to see Belle and Sebastian and Saint Etienne at the Piece Hall here in Halifax tonight.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Halifax #Parkrun was indeed hilly 😬
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Lunchtime lanes at heavenly Hathersage lido high up in the Hope Valley today.
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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
2/2 ...... Osney bridge, where the Osney Heron was on duty 👋 Thank you to Des Garrahan from Inner London Ramblers for leading this leg of the Relay celebrating our 30th anniversary. #thamespath30 @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Two great gigs this week - first @pinkopaque.co.uk on Thursday in Aldgate and then today I finally got to see Lande Hekt instore at @banquetrecords.com here in #Kingston
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Walked a bit of the #CapitalRing in @theroyalparks.bsky.social #RichmondPark yesterday on our way to and from the @royalballetschool.bsky.social White Lodge open day and tour.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Back at our home #Parkrun today in almost perfect running weather. New t-shirt arrived short-quick!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Hey folks, who’s joining me at this gig on Thursday?
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/05/2026
I want to get more Londoners walking. To make that happen, our streets need to be safer and cleaner. Together with TfL, I'm setting out an action plan for new crossings, safer routes to school and clearer pavements so more Londoners can walk every day.
mylondon.news
TfL to ban cars on 200 more London roads outside schools at certain times
The School Streets scheme aims to make walking the "first choice of travel to school for even more Londoners"
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
U is for Upton Court, Slough where I completed the challenge to run a #Parkrun beginning with every letter in the word Parkrun this morning, because… well, why not? Nice flat course and thank you to the lovely friendly volunteers.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The SL7 and 102 Flightline took me to the huge and heavenly Hillingdon Lido to kick off my day in the cool cool water.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Lovely Serpentine lake swim kicked off my day yesterday. Bitten to bits, but worth it.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
After yesterday’s #Parkrun on a bit of the #CapitalRun route, today I hired a paddleboard and followed a bit of it on the River Brent from Brentford Lock. Walking is best of course, but a different perspective is nice now and then too.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Nice to be running on some of the #CapitalRing route at this morning’s brilliant #Parkrun. I was a bit early so was able to give those signposts a bit of a clean while I was waiting around too!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
First time at Chelsea Flower Show today - rain held off and sun even shone a bit!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Fabulous allium schubertii from yesterday’s trip to RHS Wisley.
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Sunrise starting to look lovely after this morning’s exhilarating 5-30am swim at Goodrington Sands, Paignton. What a way to start the day!
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Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Isabella Plantation (Richmond Park) looking lovely in the sunshine earlier today.
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