Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A short walk from ours is the local park, couldn’t not stop and ponder given the early morning view. 040
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Every now and then my running route takes me over this small pedestrian bridge, whilst not one of Gustav Eiffel’s it shares some of his construction features. #staffordshire #running 051
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Although you wouldn’t think it given the positioning and headline of the article in BBC newsland 100
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It’s felt like a while since I’ve been out on a longer run, very missed! #summerrain #running #staffordshire 071
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A link to the past these old shop fronts, stumbled across this one in Aberystwyth this morning. #ceredigion @grimartgroup.bsky.social 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A jog over the hill to the areas Parkrun this morning, running is always hard, but enjoyable. #ceredigion #parkrun 020
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026A few days down the coast to quieten the mind. Eating kindly, a little trail running and some walks so far. #slowliving 040
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Hoping ‘wear your adult kids clothes to work day’ doesn’t become a thing. 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026So sorry to hear that there is a large wildfire so close to where we were staying last week in Mirepeisset Aude. We visited the olive groves and the production centre which is especially close to the fire. #Aude 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026We’re staying in Aude, there’s less formal cycle infrastructure than some other Département’s of France, but there are a wealth of Chemin’s, towpaths and even on the top of flood defences which provide safer routes. A leisurely ride out to Narbonne from Mirepeisset today #cycling #nopotholeshere 050
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026It is often in the back streets where you experience the fabric of the place, the Castel is of course impressive and historic, but stumbling across these more recent relics speaks of its people in an equally meaningful way. #grimart #carcassone 010
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026When the kids were small I sold driving over the Millau Viaduc as a thing, it was thick fog that morning. We returned today and also saw the marvel that is Gare de Eiffel. The A75 between Clermont Ferrand and Montpellier is truly stunning. #EV 121
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Been up since 4am with painful sinuses, the fix oddly was to go out for a run, it always helps! #running #parkrun 0101
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Whilst not a box, and as you say there were many boxes in the ‘80’s, we could of stayed on a more aero path: ‘In 1983, the Audi 100 had the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd) of any production car to that date of 0.30.’ 210
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026It’s been a while since I’ve been out on my bike, jeez it showed, a lovely tho short excursion with a coffee stop. #cycling 010
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026There can be a tendency to run flat out at #parkrun , I often do, it is equally enjoyable tho to take it a little easier which I did today. 070
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026With scaffolding going up around our house it seemed to be a good time to go for a run, longer than recent excursions out #running #mindfix 061
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 02/05/2026We are in a change of era, not merely an era of change, there are nations embracing change, I applaud them. Meanwhile in the UK we are by our states actions quietly supporting genocide, billionaires, war and ecocide. #wecandobetter 020
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Took the long way round to the shops today, less traffic at a busy time of day, kinda regret not pumping the tyres up after a #cycling slumber. #bumpingtherims 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026My Grandfather Sy painted this scene in the late 1960’s, today my son located and captured the view with his phone. #bruges #art 030
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026My new favourite park is the incredible Des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris. I joined seemingly every Parisian and tourist in a late afternoon jog. #Paris #running 040
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026An evening stroll and we stumbled upon this exquisite repurposed petrol station in Fontainebleau @memoire2cite.bsky.social 120
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Out on the trails yesterday in the Seine-et-Marne, mostly car free, we visited the historic artist hangout of #Barbizon on a leisurely route. #cycling 031
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026At last some much needed honesty from a fast food vendor, Paris unwittingly leading the way…… 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/03/2026I’ve always enjoyed visiting Paris, this visit has been no different, there is now tho a new calm with fewer vehicles, people can move around more freely. #Paris 010
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Out to the Musée D’Orsay (Gare) this morning after an early jog around Montmartre. Mind blown seeing Van Gogh’s art up close. #paris 020
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026We’re off to Paris and Fontainebleau for a few days #trainsnotplanes 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026A longer run today, with time to interrupt, process and let go of mind noise. Hardly noticed the wind and rain. #running 040
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Tonight’s run after work felt a lot better than in recent weeks, warmer air and the longer days helps, but also my belief in myself and determination is returning. #running 050
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/02/2026Absolutely glued to the #winterolympics2026 Especially the friendships and support between the nations and competitors which is no more evident than in the #snowboarding community. 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Adapted version of classic French cooking: Potatoes Boulanger, Juicy Marbles ‘steak’ with a (could be thicker) Brandy Peppercorn Sauce, best thing I’ve cooked in ages, much better than the photo suggests. #vegancooking 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Out after work for a few laps of the local area, enjoyable and processed the hanging thoughts. #running #wfhday 0120
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026A short focussed run after a productive day of cleaning and cooking. 010
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026The crisp snow and cold air focus’s the mind, a gentle and enjoyable 5k run after work. #running #remainedupright 0100
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 03/01/2026A chilly but invigorating start to the day #running 030
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 28/12/2025I’ve started to recover my fitness in the last couple of weeks following weeks of bugs. More than that though the sense of mental balance following a run like this morning’s beats fitness goals all day long. #running 060
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Dropped my son to work at a rural hotel/spa so went for an early jog around the near deserted lanes #running 020
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/12/2025After volunteering a few times recently it was good to be out running in a rather muddy #Parkrun, 88 runs at the same venue and 28 volunteers. A reminder that you can walk, jog, run or a combination at Parkrun. #social 060
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025I 1st accidentally watched the last 10 minutes of the film ‘Funeral in Berlin’ around 5 years ago, today I turned on the TV and began watching the film at exactly the same point, and the chances are? #movies 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 06/12/2025I have the cold which keeps giving, so was good to go on a very gentle run between showers #running 030
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Tried this cashew cheeze, made with live cultures and remarkably it has wonderful texture and is creamy whilst being #dairyfree I’m dipping a toe into artisan nut cheeses, I’d previously declined to try them but am pleasantly surprised. 000
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025The benefits of OT’s using E-bikes for local access visits went way beyond reduced carbon emissions and financial costs, health and well-being of the clinicians was also positively impacted. #SusQi @thercot.bsky.social 022
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025‘Brain Health Clinic, ‘Dementia United’, ‘Living Well with Dementia’, Greater Manchester showcasing dementia initiatives, knowledgeable speakers including one Andy Burnham. #UKDC2025 010
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025The Search, referring to people living with dementia searching for answers or comfort from memories of the past to make sense of distress in the present. #UKDC2025 010
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Whatever happened to people bringing their own reusable cups to conferences etc? Are we post sustainability? 020
Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Panel discussions regarding Digital Assistive Tec, the ethical considerations w cameras/gps, how Advance Planning w the person could inform this as cognitive abilities and capacity changes #UKDC2025 #MPFT 000