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David Liddell

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 12/10/2025
🤩 #DonaldTainsh #SpokesComp 3rd prize #Africap presented by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social #Livingston rides @edi.bike @redheugh.bsky.social @gregorpoynton.bsky.social @keithirving.bsky.social @spoinged.bsky.social @petek00.bsky.social @jocelock.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @camthebam.bsky.social
Photo:   R to L  Kirsteen Sullivan MP,  Donald Tainsh with his Africap prize (donated by Lanterne Rouge bike cafe, East Lothian), Dave du Feu from Spokes.
Other competition prizewinners and full details of entries will be announced shortly on Spokes websitePhoto:  Kirsteen Sullivan puts the Africap onto Donald Tainsh's head!title page of Rail & River Ramble video, the basis of Donald's entry into the Spokes competition, My Favourite Bike Ride5. Any interesting / useful / beautiful features / facilities en route
Eliburn reservoir, Livingston Old Wood, art installations alongside Lochshot Burn, Livingston Old Kirk, Livingston Inn, River Almond, Livi Skate Park, Howden Rock Ramp fish pass, Almond Park (several paths to choose, just keep heading east!), Craigshill Bypass fish pass, Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Linhouse Water, Mid Calder weir Larinier fish pass, Union Canal feeder channel, Kirkhill Pillar at A&CCP Visitor Centre, the views from Camps Viaduct and The Shale Trail.
The staffed Visitor Centre is at the mid-point of the route and has a picnic area, play park, toilets, ice cream, a drinks vending machine and an exhibition space.

6. Why is this a favourite route of yours? … can be just a sentence, or max 500 words. Note that this question is important in the judging
This is a “green space” ride that I enjoy in any season with places along the way to discover and explore or just to pause and think or wonder. It’s a delightful ride that takes in the history of Livingston as a post war New Town and its place in the heritage of West Lothian. Livingston has a wonderful extensive and comprehensive network of traffic free, shared use paths that was one of the attractions of the town when I moved here with my young family in 1982. Now retired I love exploring the network and its connections to other areas of West Lothian, recording many of my rides on YouTube ( www.youtube.com/@lostinlivi ) in the hope of encouraging others to discover the connections that can be made and the delights to be found.
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 24/09/2025
🚲 #WestLothian #BikeMap now at printer 🤩 Sneak preview here at WL #BikeLibrary @edi.bike @trustlinlithgow.bsky.social @kittysull1.bsky.social @gregorpoynton.bsky.social @cameronglasgow.scot @mininglandscapes.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @drmoiras.bsky.social @sw20.info @keithirving.bsky.social
The Spokes West Lothian bike map on display on the fence at West Lothian Bike Library, printed on weatherproof long-lasting material.  An official launch and thank-you to our many volunteer helpers is planned for Sat 11 Oct
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Living Streets Edinburgh @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Edinburgh Council have launched a consultation about the future of Princes Street and the wider Waverley Valley. You can read more here in Scottish Construction News : tinyurl.com/PrincesConsult Lots to ponder....
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Views sought on ambitious vision for Edinburgh’s city centre
Residents, businesses and other interested groups in Edinburgh are being asked to comment on a strategy to revitalise Princes Street and the wider Waverley Valley to be more vibrant and welcoming.
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Ben Coles @bencoles.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Latest on last night’s breakaway league news with @charliemorgan.bsky.social. Understand that Finn Russell has been lined up to be the headline attraction from the Premiership. www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/...
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Finn Russell and Antoine Dupont targeted as players offered double-your-money to join breakaway league
Exclusive: Several leading England players are also known to be on the USA-backed competition’s wish list
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
This is both sad and infuriating. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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'Refused service again with my guide dog, I'm done speaking out'
Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues.
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David Liddell @redheugh.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Trying to get my tongue round that one but certainly am one 🥴
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