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Matthew Hocking

@matthoc.bsky.social
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Trying to live more slowly, an occupational therapist in dementia amongst other things. All views shared are strictly my own.

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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A short walk from ours is the local park, couldn’t not stop and ponder given the early morning view.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Every 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Although you wouldn’t think it given the positioning and headline of the article in BBC newsland
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It’s felt like a while since I’ve been out on a longer run, very missed! #summerrain #running #staffordshire
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A link to the past these old shop fronts, stumbled across this one in Aberystwyth this morning. #ceredigion @grimartgroup.bsky.social
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A jog over the hill to the areas Parkrun this morning, running is always hard, but enjoyable. #ceredigion #parkrun
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A few days down the coast to quieten the mind. Eating kindly, a little trail running and some walks so far. #slowliving
A coastal trail with the sea to the left, the grass is mainly parched.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Hoping ‘wear your adult kids clothes to work day’ doesn’t become a thing.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
So 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
We’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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
It 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
When 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Been up since 4am with painful sinuses, the fix oddly was to go out for a run, it always helps! #running #parkrun
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Whilst 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.’
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
It’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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
There 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.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
With 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
We 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Took 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
My Grandfather Sy painted this scene in the late 1960’s, today my son located and captured the view with his phone. #bruges #art
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
My 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
An evening stroll and we stumbled upon this exquisite repurposed petrol station in Fontainebleau @memoire2cite.bsky.social
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Out 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
At last some much needed honesty from a fast food vendor, Paris unwittingly leading the way……
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
I’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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Out to the Musée D’Orsay (Gare) this morning after an early jog around Montmartre. Mind blown seeing Van Gogh’s art up close. #paris
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We’re off to Paris and Fontainebleau for a few days #trainsnotplanes
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
A longer run today, with time to interrupt, process and let go of mind noise. Hardly noticed the wind and rain. #running
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Tonight’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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Absolutely glued to the #winterolympics2026 Especially the friendships and support between the nations and competitors which is no more evident than in the #snowboarding community.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Not here in Europe at least…
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Adapted 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Out after work for a few laps of the local area, enjoyable and processed the hanging thoughts. #running #wfhday
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
A short focussed run after a productive day of cleaning and cooking.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Music Complete, New Order, darn good!
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
The crisp snow and cold air focus’s the mind, a gentle and enjoyable 5k run after work. #running #remainedupright
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
A chilly but invigorating start to the day #running
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
I’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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Dropped my son to work at a rural hotel/spa so went for an early jog around the near deserted lanes #running
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
After 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
And the vegans are weird apparently……. #vegans
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
I have the cold which keeps giving, so was good to go on a very gentle run between showers #running
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Tried 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.
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Here’s a pic from Monday eve.
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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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The 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
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Whatever happened to people bringing their own reusable cups to conferences etc? Are we post sustainability?
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Matthew Hocking @matthoc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Panel 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
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