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Oliver

@oliverslt.bsky.social
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Lover of the outdoors. Cake eater, coffee drinker, news reader and cemetery dweller. Learning to thrive with Cauda Equina. Wondering what my next adventure will be. Taking life one step at a time, literally.

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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Beginning to push a little bit of distance now. Still walking wonky, but it's good to get out into the autumn sunshine.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Fantastic, honest conversation from Bradley Wiggins at @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social as part of @otsfestival.bsky.social in Sheffield.
Stage set for Bradley Wiggins as part of the Sheffield Off The Shelf festival Inside the Lyceum theatre in Sheffield The Lyceum theatre Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sunshine and Blue skies!
Sunshine and blue skies in the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Brilliant reminder of resilience and authenticity in action in Sheffield today.
Runners in th and Sheffield 10k Runners returning to the city centre in the Sheffield 10k race
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The start of an exciting week at The Lake District Calvert Trust near Keswick with the Back Up Trust. Being challenged and finding out about all things spinal injury.
Calvert Trust near Keswick View from the Calvert Trust near Keswick My new friend, super tame Robin
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Not sure this little chap can read. Certainly hasn't stopped him digging for bulbs.
Squirrel digging for bulbs, near a blanket of daffodils, next to a sign saying 'SPRING BULBS planted in this area, please keep off
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
So excited. After six months of barely being able to walk, I've just picked up my orthotics. Still got a very long road, but at least now I'm on it, rather than sat on the sofa.
TurboMed ankle orthotic mounted on a trainer. This pivots and has a return springy ness built into it. Carbon fibre fixed orthotic device. This goes into my shoe and around my ankle. It's completely fixed and rigid, but will eventually help with cycling. Rigid ankle orthotic with a cycling shoe. This should make cycling possible eventually. TurboMed ankle orthotic with shoe and fiit/ leg in place. It provides stability and has a sprung return to make walking more possible
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
You need a bit of beetroot in there. 😁
Beetroot pasta with feta and a little bit of lemon juice and pepper
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The sky is looking so good tonight.
Moon and clouds over Sheffield City Centre
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Lovely evening for the first Ami's Kitchen Supper Club at Sheffield General Cemetery.
Sheffield General Cemetery in the dark. Lights on to show the way.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Don't want to speak too soon, but spring is definitely thinking about it...
Endcliffe Park in Sheffield. Sun streaming through the trees. Sun on the grass and trees in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Fish was amazing. Still not had a custard tart yet, but it's on the plan for tomorrow.
Sea Bream in a local restaurant in Lisbon Mackerel in a local restaurant in Lisbon
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
It just keeps raining...
Grafitti in a tunnel near FX Factory in Lisbon that reads 'Good Things Happen Here' FX Factory in Lisbon looking very wet.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Lisbon in the rain. Beautiful.
Hotel WC Beautique in Lisbon at night, lit up. Street sign. Smile you are in happy street. Lisbon artist shop. Painted with coffee and red wine. Street painting in Lisbon showing two people with hearts connected.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Threat of snow outside means the candles are lit. It's cosy and warm inside.
A range of candles in a fireplace.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Always struck by the beauty of the lights
Buildings lit up in blue on the edge of Sheffield City Centre
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Far to early to think about it's spring yet, but a few signs of life already.
Chilli seeds just beginning to sprout, enjoying the warmth of a propagator. Tiny chilli seedlings, germinated in a propogator. Now ready for the lid to be off. Tiny fox glove seedlings, just beginning to sprout. In a propogator. Snow drops, crocus and daffodils just beginning to show themselves in the garden.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This was a bit of a shock.
Snow overnight at Greystones in Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Last trace of Christmas. These were so good. Would you try them?
Hot honey and pigs in blankets flavour giant puffed maize snacks. Delicious
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Ready to leap.
Street art showing a cat leaping over a 'Danger of Death' sign A sign in lights on the roof of Sheffield's Site Gallery. The sign reads 'Everything is different today'
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Doesn't look like much, but Nutella Tiramisu (after great pizza and on your daughter's expenses) was really good.
Nutella Tiramisu
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Anyone fancy a cinnamon bun cup, filled with a ginger cake, vanilla cheesecake, ginger caramel and a mini gingerbread person. Feeling very fortunate after my daughter's baking gang yesterday.
Cinnamon bun cup, filled with a ginger cake, vanilla cheesecake, ginger caramel and a mini gingerbread person. Cinnamon bun cup, filled with a ginger cake, vanilla cheesecake, ginger caramel and a mini gingerbread person.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Just the best sign to have across the road from the hospital.
Sign across the road from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield saying, Come inside, a doughnut makes it better.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Proper tropical here. Hope it is where you are too.
Overnight temperatures, showing it's a bit cold. Overnight temperatures, getting even colder.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Great to be out in the sunshine, but it's so cold.
Weston Park, Sheffield. Looking across the grass towards the university. Firth Court and the Arts Tower just in view. A frosty tree lined walk way in Sheffield General Cemetery. Warm coffee on a cold day.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Enjoying the low winter sun.
Low winter sun in Weston Park, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Proper low sunshine #GlimmerOfHope today.
Low sun over the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
It is, more veg going in.
Added carrots and sprouts.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
The start of something good for my #GlimmerOfHope today. Just what's needed on a cold afternoon.
Onions and mushrooms cooking down.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Bradfield brewery Belgian Blue
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Belgian Blue as today's #GlimmerOfHope. Beer that colour always looks a bit odd, but it's still good.
Belgian Blue beer
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Walk, with cake to share. What better #GlimmerOfHope for a Saturday.
Chocolate cherry fudge cake and orange polenta cake.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Best Christmas dinner ever turns into best pie ever. #GlimmerOfHope
Roast lamb Christmas dinner. Best pies ever. Pie with lamb and veg filling.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
All lit up in Sheffield. #GlimmerOfHope
Christmas tree and ferris wheel lit up in Christmas lights in Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Peaceful and powerful on a foggy morning in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. #GlimmerOfHope
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Sun's out, market's busy and the Big Wheel's turning. #GlimmerOfHope
Christmas Market and Big Wheel in Sheffield.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Tree lights and present wrapping as my #GlimmerOfHope today. Loving this particular paper.
Reindeer, star and candy cane wrapping paper.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Fluffy Santa down a back alley. Made me smile. #GlimmerOfHope
Fluffy santa on the side of a house in Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Dark so early, but just a #GlimmerOfHope.
Pink skies over Sheffield at dusk.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Epic Too Good To Go bag as my #GlimmerOfHope. Almost dark super early today, but plenty of goodies.
Too Good To Go bag containing brie cranberry and rocket sandwich, stuffing and balsamic onion sandwich, salami feta and rocket sandwich, sausage roll and cinnamon bun.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Fading light on Brincliffe Edge for today's #GlimmerOfHope
Sun just beginning to go down on Brincliffe Edge, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Not sure what the collective noun for crumpets is? Maybe @gaiinz.bsky.social knows? One of the joys of a daughter in the food industry as today's #GlimmerOfHope
Gourmet crumpets from Crumpetoria
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Sticking with an Italian theme for another #GlimmerOfHope. Meeting up with people from the Champions Cauda Equina charity. It was so good to meet people with similar experiences. Any Christmas meal rounded off with Tiramisu has got to be good too.
Tiramisu at Piccolinos in Sheffield wuth the Champions Cauda Equina charity.
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
After a frazzling day, something tasty was needed. #GlimmerOfHope
Flamin' Nora, from Porter Pizza on Sharrowvale Road, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Narnia lamps on Frog Walk. Today's #GlimmerOfHope
Frog Walk in Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
All that rain gives a perfect #GlimmerOfHope.
Mini waterfall in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Today's #GlimmerOfHope. Enjoying the candles before lighting the tree.
Candles in the fireplace
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Sunshine, clear skies and a new friend. #GlimmerOfHope
Squirrel in the Botanical Gardens, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Getting my ducks in a row for a very wet park walk. #GlimmerOfHope
Ducks in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield
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Oliver @oliverslt.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A late #GlimmerOfHope. Beautiful moon and skies tonight.
Moon over Endcliffe Park, Sheffield
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