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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Stuff to do: The next @bbcoxford walk is on 31/10 from The Fishes in North Hinksey. 5ish miles up to see some views of Oxfords dreaming spires then down to walk a bit of the flood meadows. Meet at 1015hrs.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tough time for businesses and buses thanks to much needed work to improve Queen Street in Oxford

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Anne of Green Gables, L. M. Montgomery Sense and Sensiblity, Jane Austen The Hobbit, JRR Tolkein The Oxford Mysteries, Alis Hawkins Max the Miracle Dog, Kerry Irving Dinner Lady Detectives, Hannah Hendy All them dogs, Djamel White Thanks all - if you’ve got a great read for next month reply here 2/2

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today’s book club suggestions from my Sunday show… 10 Children who changed the world, Paterson Joseph A meeting on Mincing Lane, Michael Bundock Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Marlon James Last Days of Glory: The Death of Queen Victoria, Tony Rennell Ruth Galloway mysteries, Ely Griffith’s 1/2

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Botley Road is back open and the filters are on plus Queen Street is closed and…

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Commitment to job… 5am and the Botley Rd in Oxford finally reopens! You saw it here first!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A great weekend nosing around Oxford and #opendoors - especially learning about Slade Camp - a place i’ve walked around loads, without ever realising it’s amazing back story.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"The City and its Uncertain Walls" by Haruki Murakami - Malcolm ILLUSIONS The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah - Richard Bach - Sandy Always Remember: The boy, the mole, the fox the horse and the storm - Charlie Mackesy - Dave (3/3)

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Dorset murder series - Rachel McLean - Cat in Cowes A brief history of almost everthing - Bill Bryson - Martin Thursday next (series) - Jasper Fforde - Manuela Trouble with swords - Richard Hardie - Lorna The bookbinder of Jericho - Pip Williams - Val (2/)

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today's book club recommendations from you lovely people: A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara - Jason A Colour of Magic - Terry Pratchett - Phil Beverley Hills Housewife - James Cahill - Natalie Livingstone When the cranes fly south - Lisa Ridzen - Amanda (1/)

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Wordle 1,899 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 My life is now complete! I’ve been nursing this starter word for so long!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Back in after an epic evening with the Solar Eclipse! Valencia - you were awesome!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Nothing like leaving Oxford at the crack of dawn to begin a summer adventure, with an eclipse along the way. Also, is it me or does Oxford smell like burning this morning?

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Botley Rd in Oxford to remain closed for an extra six weeks so SGN can repair gas leaks. I’ll have all you need to know on the breakfast show in the morning.

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Radio Times @radiotimes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Ghosts fans, look alive! 👻 Watch the first-look trailer for new film The Possession of Button House as the mansion's beloved residents return. Read more: www.radiotimes.com/movies/ghosts-mo…

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

This is a better one… misty morning in Oxfordshire on the #summersolstice

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Oxford Pride today 🏳️‍🌈 Thankfully there is a bit of shelter in the Westgate!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Oxfords new lego shop is open… and it’s popular! Do i join the queue!!!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It’s been quite a day, finally able to sit down and post some pics of another great May Morning in Oxford.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It’s always such a privilege meeting people who did things that lead to my life being a better one… this was one of those times. Listen here ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Secret Berkshire: Retracing Reading's gay liberation movement

Radio Berkshire's Phil Mercer meets activist and Reading Gay Alliance co-founder Martin Kaufman.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Getting the warm feels playing actual records on the radio!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Record store day tomorrow… so i’m playing some of the tunes this morning off actual vinyl!!! Wish me luck, it’s been a long time.

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Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Sign up for our next Relaxed Morning Opening on Saturday 25 April, for visitors who may benefit from a calmer environment, including those on the autism spectrum, have additional learning needs or sensory and communication difficulties. 9-10am. Free but booking required. bit.ly/3Puv51b

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Sophie Law @brucey0ne.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Right then. For the very last time… shall we do this?! 🎧 🎙️ 📻

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Sophie @brucey0ne.bsky.social never looks more comfortable than when in a paddling pool in the car park!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Clocks go forward tonight… so if the first hour of the show tomorrow is either missing me or a bit of a mess… blame Apple!

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Henley Toad Patrol @henleytoads.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

That's it, we are all done for the year. 4977 toads 960 frogs & 124 newts have been carried over the road. Thanks everyone for your support and help this year! @froglife.bsky.social @henleystandard.bsky.social @henley-herald.bsky.social #toadpatrol #toads #frogs

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A lovely walk to the Rollright Stones with @bbcoxford.bsky.social - This is what Spring is all about!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Just noticed we are running more than an hour late, so there is that!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

First time on a sleeper train. I’m a bit sleep deprived (blame excitement and indigestion!) but so far it’s been very good. OBB Nightjet Munich to Amsterdam. Cost the same as my hotel room the night before so pretty good value.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Moon, or is it the #deathstar, glowing over Oxford this evening! Spring seems to be itching to get going with it today.

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Sophie Law @brucey0ne.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Only in radio!!!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

@bsky.app The old bridge at Oxford railway station is finally being replaced. Big machines needed!!!

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Sophie Law @brucey0ne.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Tomorrow morning from 7 (and from 9 in full) @bbcoxford.bsky.social we take some of the key players in the Oxford congestion charge on the road in a vintage bus. But will it be a bumpy ride?

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Flippin' heck! It's just four weeks to Shrove Tuesday and our fantastic Pancake Day Race which takes place on Broad Street, Reading at lunchtime on February 17. Sign up today for just £150 and batter it out against businesses in Reading! 🥞 launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved...

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Pancake Race 2026

Launchpad's Pancake Race is back! Will your team be the one to lift 2026’s Pancake Race trophy? Sign up today to find out.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Been hobbling around in some new shoes thinking to myself how could i have gotten the fit so wrong… then found this inside!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The land where the #ThamesWater Reservoir will go. Jealous that my colleague Allen was the one to go up in the plane! www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

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Business concerns over Oxfordshire reservoir project near Abingdon

The reservoir plan would be

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

btw… found it… it has snuck in with other decorations!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The airfield where Hal from V1Flight operates will disappear as part of the plan. He is gutted and says there are better ways of making sure we have enough water.

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The last day to have your say on the proposed ‘Megavoir’ for Oxfordshire. It’ll completely fill this view if it goes ahead. @bbcoxford.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Just finished packing up Christmas 2025 and seem to have lost a big green bauble! Can everyone check under the telly please.

Boxes with a packed up fake Christmas tree, christmas lights, and baubles with one green one missing

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Christmas Eve on @bbcoxford.bsky.social and Sophie and Emma on the show are embracing their star potential!

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Phil Mercer @philmercer.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Rehearsals for the BBC Berkshire carol service underway… be at Reading Minister for 7pm at the latest. Broadcasts Christmas Eve at 9am.

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