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llafgorf.bsky.social

@llafgorf.bsky.social
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North of England (Colne Valley). No spring chicken.

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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
CNC RouterRow of machines down one wall of the space.  There are others.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The new "Queensgate Square" is slowly getting there. They have been planting the borders. #Huddersfield #westyorkshire #modernism #Queensgate
Queensgate Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
MeshCore companion node, boxed-up with battery and coiled USB charging lead. Temporarily portable (not weatherproof), but good enough to take outside on a nice day, for a long stroll, to map out repeater node reception across the valley. (Pen for scale) #MeshCore #Yorkshire #MeshRadio
Heltec V3 MeshCore companion node, boxed-up with battery and coiled USB charging lead. Temporarily portable (not weatherproof), but good enough to take outside on a nice day, for a long stroll, to map out repeater node reception across the valley.  (Pen for scale)
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I'm quite impressed with the reach of my MeshCore node, so far. And it's only been running since yesterday evening.
MeshCore repeaters appearing on a map of the UK - reached since yesterday evening from West Yorkshire.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Still not quite sure about doing this...
Radio Society of Great Britain "manual" for the Foundation Level exam.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Eclipse, west Yorkshire, using a colander, on the back of a convenient van.
Eclipse, west Yorkshire, using a colander, on the back of a convenient van.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Yesterday's cricket in Golcar. Signs of village normality in an increasingly mad world.
Cricket being played in Golcar
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Not exactly air-con, but the breeze feels nice...
Two frozen ice-packs, in front of a domestic fan.  A makeshift air cooler.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The ladder look home-made.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
@frogfall.bsky.social
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
www.newscientist.com/article/2530...
The pathetic sharks - VIZ
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Global primary energy consumption by source 1850-2024.  Overall growth of consumption is faster than the amount renewables being added.  Hence all three fossil sources are still increasing too.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
As each band has to whizz around from village to village in a coach - there are coaches everywhere. With eleven villages, and a convoluted network of narrow, hilly, roads - it could be chaos. But it all seems to work smoothly, due to the hard work, and coordination, of the volunteer marshals.
One of the queues of coaches in Greenfield - this one is of coaches waiting to take bands off to their next contest.  There was a similar queue of coaches bringing bands into the village.  The same thing was happening, simultaneously, at each of the other 10 villages.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
It was a great (if tiring) day, yesterday, at the Saddleworth contests. The logistics of the whole event are mind boggling.
This is the Ratby Cooperative Band, marching through Greenfield.  Interestingly, they were also carrying a sign that said they were also "Grimley Colliery Band".  I guess that means  they must have supplied all the additional band members (beyond the professional actors) for the filming of "Brassed Off".
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Greenfield (Saddleworth), earlier today.
Goldstone Brass Band, in Greenfield (Saddleworth), earlier today.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
So that's where they got the idea.
Tunnock's teacakes
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Abandoned slate mine, near Corris, Wales. Apparently it was for sale some time ago. But it looks like no supervillains were available who fancied turning it into a mountain lair.
Abandoned slate mine, near Corris, Wales.  Apparently it was for sale some time ago.  But it looks like no supervillains were available who wanted to turn it into a mountain lair.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The construction is quite extensive. It includes the original builder's "named brick" collection, and the building styles do evolve a bit, further from the "Italianate" section.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
There is a bizarre model "Italian village" near Corris in West Wales.
Model Italian village, near Corris, West Wales.Model Italian village, near Corris, West Wales.Model Italian village, near Corris, West Wales.Model Italian village, near Corris, West Wales.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
There is a pharmacy in Aberdyfi that was established in 1863, and is still a pharmacy.
There is a pharmacy in Aberdyfi that was established in 1863, and is still a pharmacy. It says "Medical Hall" above it, and the shop front looks to be original.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
View from the "bandstand" above Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), West Wales. It's not actually a bandstand, unless it is meant for a three piece band. It's a shelter on a viewing point.
View from the "bandstand" above Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), West Wales. It's not actually a bandstand, unless it is meant for a three piece band. It's a shelter on a viewing point.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
And this was Colne Valley West. The clear tactical vote should have been Labour in this ward (they came very close to winning) - but the Green vote gifted the ward to reform, as with Colne Valley East.
Pie chart of Colne Valley West results.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This was the result in Colne Valley East. The tactical vote should have been LibDem here - but that message hasn't got through to most voters, hence we've ended up with 3 Reform councillors.
Pie chart of Colne Valley East result.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Free-form Maypole by the Rochdale Canal in Hebden Bridge, on Mayday 2026.
Free-form Maypole by the Rochdale Canal in Hebden Bridge, on Mayday 2026.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Ongoing powercuts in Slaithwaite, Bolster Moor, Scapegoat Hill, Outlane, Milnesbridge.
Ongoing powercuts in Slaithwaite, Bolster Moor, Scapegoat Hill, Outlane, Milnesbridge.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
At last, a real Brexit Benefit. If you buy a fridge it comes with TWO handy energy usage stickers, instead of just the measly one.
Energy usage stickers for a fridge-freezer.
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llafgorf.bsky.social @llafgorf.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A land mark has gone! The old stone barn, at the top of the hill between Crosland Heath golf club, and the old fireworks factory, has just been demolished. #Huddersfield #Golcar #ColneValley
Digger on Felks Stile Road, near Crosland Heath Golf Club, where stone barn used to be.
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