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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Whoever decided to put tickets for the BBC Proms on sale at 09.00 on a Saturday morning clearly isn’t a parkrunner! #bbcproms #loveparkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Made it round to @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social to help give out finish tokens. I’m not able to do parkrun at the moment so it’s worth repeating how valuable simply getting out and seeing people, as well as helping out can be. #parkrun is a lot more than the running & walking. #loveparkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

So for the first time since 1971 (I think) Haringey Council isn’t under Labour. Control. Green Party: 28 Labour Party: 21 Liberal Democrats: 8 I hope the three parties can find ways to work together for the benefit of everyone in the borough. #haringey #localelections

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Waiting for the vidiprinter to show the final results from Haringey Council elections. I think it’s gone to penalties. #localelections #haringey

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Managed my first parkrun of 2026 yesterday, & first in new age category. After @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social was cancelled for the second week running we made it to Pymmes parkrun for a potter round. At least Ally Pally managed a NYD event this year where I made my Run Directing debut. #loveparkrun

A man, dressed warmly, standing on a red set of steps with a megaphone. He is wearing the blue hi vis vest if a parkrun run Director. In background are some runners walking by on their way to the start line. This against a backdrop of bare trees and a grassy slope.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Duolingo’s French course quietly imparting important information. 🙂

A screenshot shot from Duolingo containing the phrase “ Tu dois tourner à gauche” (You have to turn to the left).

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Down to White Hart Lane for tonight’s football as Haringey Borough take on Wormley Rovers at Coles Park. Apparently there’s another game on down the road.

A view from the stand as two football teams line up under floodlights to shake hands before kickoff. One team in red shirts and black shirts, the other in yellow shirts and blue shirts.

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Brexit is bad for our health (as predicted). There’s an urgent need now to repair the damage done and get health research and provision back on its feet. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

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NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds

Exclusive: Britons found to have ‘lost out’ while rest of Europe benefits from golden age of research and treatments

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

That’s #parkrun no. 227 in the books on a perfect Spring morning. A few seconds quicker (40:45) than last week so hurrah. Followed by another lovely #parkfaff with the @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social team. #loveparkrun

A cup of coffee in dark red mug alongside and apricot danish pastry on a wooden table.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Sorry to bid farewell to @petroc.bsky.social from BBC Radio 3 Breakfast, but looking forward to welcoming @tommckinney.bsky.social from next week. 📻

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London Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 In a shock U-turn, @transportforlondon.bsky.social spokesperson Joe King has confirmed to LCC that the new Silvertown Tunnel will in fact be opening only for walking, cycling and public transport! More on this as we get it... 👀

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Hmm. Now might be a good time for the UK to strengthen relationships with our European neighbours 👀 By rejoining the Customs Union, the government could begin to overcome the obstacles that small businesses have faced in trading with our closest neighbours since Brexit www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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UK expects to be affected by Trump tariffs, No 10 says

Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Another Saturday and another parkrun (at Ally Pally), and another 3 points for the Bees. My time of 41:01 was a nice surprise, I was aiming at sub-42 so job done! 🙂 Barnet’s 3-1 defeat of Gateshead sees us requiring just 8 points to clinch the title. All very satisfactory. #loveparkrun #barnetfc

Runners lined up at the start of a parkrun. In front of the them is purple pop up sign with Ally Pally on it. This is at Ally Pally parkrun. The runners are spread across a tarmac road listening to the welcome from the run director wearing a blue hivis vest.

A selfie of a grey bearded parkrunner wearing sunglasses and running cap, with an apricot coloured shirt. Behind is the finish funnel with yellow bunting, with trees beyond. It is a bright sunny morning.

The players and staff of Barnet FC gather together at the end of a match. We are looking down from the stand as they come towards us to acknowledge the supporters. In the background on the other side of the pitch the scoreboard shows the result. A 3-1 win for Barnet.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Blossom on a north London street under blue skies. #blossomwatch (Taken yesterday- it’s not so nice today)

A close up of white, tinged with pink, blossom. The close blossom is in focus with the rest becoming more blurred. Beyond the blossom is a clear blue sky and grey pavement.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

After this morning’s Ally Pally parkrun I am officially 90% of the way to my 250 milestone (225). Another walk/run in 42:04 so a smidge faster than the previous outing so I’m happy with that. The antibiotics might be working! And the Bees march on the National League title! #loveparkrun #barnetfc

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Hello Spring! Despite the still bare branches there’s definitely a hint of things about to happen. The sky above Ally Pally.

Looking up at the bare branches of trees against a clear blue sky. Some branches and trunks are in silhouette, others are catching the sun.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19/03/2025

💩 Thames Water dumped 50% more raw sewage into rivers last year than the previous 12 months. 🤯 That's 300,000 of sewage discharge. 🤬And they want us to pay for the cleanup by increasing our bills. 🚰 Time to stop rewarding failure. Time for water be back in public hands.

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
SEWAGE DISCHARGES INCREASE
AND SO DO YOUR BILLS!
Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

As if to welcome the sun and some warmth returning after the winter, our Cropredy tickets have arrived! Roll on August. #faiportconvention #cropredy

A view of a music festival (Farport’s Cropredy Convention) from the back of the field. In the distance is the stage under blue skies with some light clouds. The audience spreads down the hill towards the stage.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/03/2025

Thames Water's £3 billion loan will include £898 million in consultancy fees and interest payments. And they plan on forcing customers to pay for it. We can't keep rewarding them for failure. Public ownership of our water is the only option.

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.
The Thames Water Effect

1990
No debt
Public service
No dividends
Fair bills

2025
£19bn in debt
Private profits
£7bn paid out
Bills up 47%

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I’d like to say I remember it well but I’m not sure I do! My 96th parkrun at the time. That 100 milestone took a while to come around.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Given it’s gone all grey and gloomy again here’s a not very good picture of some blossom against a blue sky. Taken yesterday after junior parkrun funnel “managing” at @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social.

Pink and white blossom on a tree against a background of blue sky.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A sunny Saturday of parkrun (42:14 at @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social) followed by a 93rd minute winner for the Bees to defeat Dagenham & Redbridge in a lunchtime kickoff in front of a bumper crowd to maintain our lad at the top of the table. All very enjoyable in the end. #barnetfc #loveparkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

14/15 - 😀 A bit annoyed that the one I got wrong was the TV sci-fi question!

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

In a world far away from FIFA and their wretched idea of a World Cup final half-time show the Bees are now 9 points clear at the top of the National league after putting five past Yeovil last night. All rather enjoyable. 🐝 #barnetfc

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This afternoon’s “entertainment” was at Coles Park where Haringey Borough lost to Gorleston in their latest must-win game. 🙁 Meanwhile the Bees continued on their merry way winning away at Oldham. 🙂

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Not up to actually doing @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social today so got my parkrun fix by scanning, with a bit of first lap marshalling. It was a chilly misty start to spring - quite a few cold hands trying to present their barcodes and tokens. My scan total, 96 out of 322 finishers. #loveparkrun

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Priory Park junior parkrun @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The basics: We start at 0900 every Sunday at Priory Park in London (N8, Hornsey) between the tennis courts and the cafe. It's free to run and everyone's always welcome regardless of ability. Adults are welcome to run with children; only children get an official finish time (aged 4 to 14 inclusive)

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Off to Pymmes parkrun today to avoid anything resembling a hill, or mud. On that score, mission accomplished. A walk/jog round in just over 42 minutes, so under my target of 45 minutes. Success! Nice to chat about the Cancer Research Winter Run 10k which sadly I’m not up to this year. #loveparkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Thank you Spiers & Boden (@squeezyjohn.bsky.social & @jonboden.bsky.social) for a great evening at Cecil Sharp House. A welcome chance to escape the trials & tribulations of the world for a couple of hours.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Big game at The Hive last night with top (the Bees) v 2nd (York). I was expecting a close game but we completely outplayed York to go 7 points clear. A splendid evening. #barnetfc

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Marshalling at @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social this morning, after a few weeks away. Chilly & grey but that didn’t stop our 66 finishers. Followed by the obligatory coffee in the park cafe & a walk home through a muddy Ally Pally taking in the rewilding work. #parkrun #loveparkrun #juniorparkrun

Me marshalling at junior parkrun wearing a yellow hi-vis vest over a black jacket, and woolly bobble hat. In the bush bend me is a small lime green cone with the number 7 written on it.

Alexandra Park rewilding project

We are creating a wet woodland and new reedbed to reduce flooding and provide a better habitat for birds, plants and wetland wildlife!
The woods are now dense and cast deep shade, the water is stagnant in this area. We plan to create a healthy, wet woodland in this area by:
* Removing selected trees to let in the light and allow the creation of a new curvy water channel. Trees will be selected for removal if they are diseased or have a likelihood of becoming dangerous in the near future
* Digging out new pools to hold water, creating new aquatic habitat and reducing flows into the sewer system during peak flows
In the upper woodland we will reduce winter flooding by:
* Digging out and guiding the channels in the woods to divert the water away from paths
* Repairing the pipe under the path to the pond area
Less than 20 years ago this woodland was quite sparse and there were very few trees along the reservoir boundary.

The project is part of our charity's ongoing work to improve the Park and Palace and become a sustainable home for all that we do. It is made possible thanks to £50,000 of funding from the Mayor of London.

When?
Ground and environmental surveys have been carried out, and work onsite will take place in winter 2024, with completion by March 2025.
We aim to minimise disruption, though there may be some short-term diversions onto temporary trackway. We do not intend to close the path entirely.

Future
More funding will be required for a second phase to restore the existing conservation pond and extend it to create a reedbed.
Reedbeds are scarce in London and ours will form a valuable new habitat for the Park.

SUPPORTED BY MAYOR OF LONDON

A path through a park on a grey winter morning. There are a lot of puddles beside the path with bare trees all around

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Glad I made the effort this afternoon. A hard fought win for the Bees against Solihull Moors and we move on to Tuesday’s rather important game against York. #barnetfc

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Not up to actual parkrunning/walking this morning but did get round to @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social to scan barcodes & shout “mind the post” at the start. Followed by a good #parkfaff over coffee and token sorting. Feel a lot better for getting out and being involved. #parkrun #loveparkrun

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Rosie Fletcher @rosieatlarge.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

good news for aspiring demons

"World number one Sinner banned for three months"

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

On Library Lovers Day, enjoy this optimistic 1950s magazine cover “Stand aside television. The library holds the stage as the curtain rises on this new age of the written word” (1957) Artist: DL Mays

At the centre of a bright and bustling library, the librarian sets like the smiling captain of a spaceship at the controls. Numerous school children examine the books in the library and seem completely absorbed.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

12/15 😀 Some lucky guesses and some I actually knew. Delayed games, power cuts and rescued stolen dogs – take the Thursday quiz www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Delayed games, power cuts and rescued stolen dogs – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Catching a smuggler in Ladybird Land The Customs Officer (1972) Artist: John Berry

Two dapper young gentlemen face each other with knowing looks. One is a customs officer and the other opens the flap with his coat to reveal it is strung with countless watches in order to avoid customs charges. Both men look like Hollywood heartthrobs

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Wasn’t sure about parkrunning today but a vacancy arose at @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social for a tailwalker so I donned the orange hi-vis and had nice walk round for my double-Nelson run no 222. Could have done without the rain on the third lap but you can’t have everything. 🦺 #loveparkrun #parkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

12/16 - not bad at all. Although a day late due to other things. Bandicoots, phantom bans and metric musicians – take the Thursday quiz www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

theguardian.com

Bandicoots, phantom bans and metric musicians – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If you are feeling a bit worn down by everything happening at the moment then may I recommend an evening in the company of Martyn Joseph. On fine form (despite a nasty lurgy) at Kings Place tonight.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

9/15 - picked up in the later stages after a rocky start.

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Ally Pally parkrun @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Want to see a list of all the UK parkruns listed in order of difficulty - of course you do! Out of 835 we are ranked 564 (the higher the number the harder the parkrun) so certainly well in the top half of the table. www.thepowerof10.info/content/item... #loveparkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

A 2-0 victory over Hartlepool and a very satisfactory evening at The Hive as the Bees carry on their winning ways at the top of the National League. This is fun! And we now have fancy LED perimeter advertising. #BarnetFC

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Marshalling at a frosty Priory Park juniors this morning. 31 finishers on a very nice morning. Now getting my reward! Although cheering on the children in the sunshine is pretty rewarding. #parkrun #loveparkrun

A man (me) in a frosty park wearing a blue bobble hat and yellow hi-vis waistcoat over a coat. There are trees behind me in the sunshine. Marshalling at a junior parkrun.

A cup of coffee in a white cup on a white saucer.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Finally did my first parkrun of 2025 at Pymmes with Ally Pally cancelled. Cold but rather lovely with the sun on the frost, and only the ponds were frozen. Barnet’s game was postponed so off to Haringey Borough to see them lose a very poor game. It’s not going well for the Borough. Also freezing! 🥶

A frosty park in winter under clear blue skies. Shadows fall across the frosty covered grass cast by the low morning sun. The trees and bushes beyond s frozen lake are bare and there is fence between the viewer and the lake. Pymmes Park North London.

The winter sun setting over a football match at Coles Park Tottenham, home of Haringey Borough. In the foreground is clear “dugout” where one team’s staff and substitutes are standing and sitting. No stands surround the field - just fences.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

As I was one of the inspectors this is not a complete shock! #loveparkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Back from a walk round the Ally Pally parkrun course - looks lovely but still a number of icy patches. I’m not confident I’ll be doing a parkrun there tomorrow. Good luck to all the Run Directors out there making decisions over the next few hours.

A park covered in frost. A n the distance are cranes. The sky is blue with high light clouds with an orange glow where the sun has recently risen.

A frosty park scene with a roadway running bottom right to top left. There is an icy puddle across the roadway. There is a bare tree silhouetted against the sky which is pale blue with a yellow glow above the horizon where the sun has recently risen.

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