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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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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 · 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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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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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 · 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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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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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 · 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 · 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

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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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

After seeing the Bees snatch an injury time equaliser in a 3-3 draw on Boxing Day, after leading 2-1 at halftime, it was the turn of Haringey Borough to do exactly the same today. Both teams also went a goal down before leading. Spooky or what? 😀 #barnetfc #haringyboroughfc

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

A misty Christmas Eve walk via Ally Pally, with not a Minion, Tellytubby, or traffic cone in sight. Do the tickets for this entrance in only cost a penny? (Daughter joke rather than Dad joke!) #allypally #darts

A set of direction arrows to various entrances at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Pslace. There is also sign saying “Toilet Entry”.

The figures 5 0 1 outside Alexandra Palace to acknowledge the World Darts Championships. Normally these are arranged as 150 to mark the recent anniversary of the building. The numbers are over two metres tall and painted with a variety of appropriate designs.

Looking up a flight of steps to the entrance to Alexandra Palace in yellow and red brick. In front is green arch marking the VIP entrance to the World Darts Championships.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Followed up my first parkrun for a month with my first Bees game since mid-October. A great first half performance and an ordinary second half, but a 4-1 win over Ebbsfleet and results elsewhere see us top of the league. 😀 And life takes another step back to normal. #barnetfc

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

First parkrun since radiotherapy (& Storm Darragh) interrupted things. Getting under 45 minutes was nice, but the time was immaterial. Just glad to be back walking & jogging round Ally Pally, even with some rain. All that walking round Disneyland Paris was good training! #loveparkrun #parkrun

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Sadly there are still no parkruns in France, but that doesn’t stop the dedicated parkrunner! I’m sure a Disneyland Paris parkrun would be a great success. #loveparkrun #parkrun

A figure viewed from the back wearing a black hooded coat with the word parkrun in large yellow letters. In the background is an ornate pink building with the words Disneyland Paris on a canopy.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

“It’s all about the coffee” - we did get to our parkrun cafe, somewhat later than usual, having finally ventured out into the wind and rain. One of us (not me) was on brand. #loveparkrun #parkrun

A wooden cafe table with a coffee in a green mug and an apricot danish pastry. Over the back of the chair opposite the viewer is draped a coat with the word “parkrun” (upside down) on it. In the background is part of the cafe counter and a display of cakes.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

No actual Ally Pally parkrun to go to this morning, but kept my 2024 streak going by getting a volunteer credit for “Communications person”. Code for posting on Bluesky, Facebook etc and then reading everyone’s parkrun posts. Fingers crossed for next week. #loveparkrun #parkrun #stormdarragh

A grid of 52 (13x14) squares coloured blue, orange and purple. and white.. Blue for a parkrun completed, orange for a volunteer credit, and purple for both a run and a volunteer credit. Three white squares for the remaining weeks of the year.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Today’s sunny walk took in views of London and possibly a passing Ally Pally peregrine falcon (or a pigeon) flying near the TV mast. #allypally #london #tvmast #peregrine #blueskies

A view over a city, London, under blue skies. In the foreground is a bare tree with a grass lawn sloping away. In the middle distance are more trees and then houses.

A view over a city, London, under blue skies. In the foreground is a grass lawn sloping away. In the middle distance are more trees and then houses. In the far distance on the horizon are two groups of tall buildings

Looking up at the TV mast at Alexandra Palace under a clear blue sky. Part of the brick building is shown. Steps are visible in the foreground leading up to the building.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Today’s orange juice arrived in a bottle which has travelled all the way from Chirk, some 180 miles away. It’s obviously been well used judging by the state of the printing.

A pint milk bottle containing orange juice. The bottle is decorated with an environmental message showing how much plastic a reusable bottle can save over using plastic milk containers.

A pint milk bottle containing orange juice. The bottle has the details of Edward’s Dairy in Chirk, Wales. The print has worn in places presumably through being reused many times

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The sun is out and Barnet are top of the league. A lovely morning for a stroll through the park ending with a coffee in our parkrun cafe. #allypally #northlondon #wintersun #november

Looking up a grassy hill to the Alexandra Palace under bright blue skies. There are trees to each side of the grass creating frame for the building which brightly lit by the sun.

A road through overhanging bare trees creating an arch or tunnel disappearing into the distance. The skies are blue and the shadows show that the winter sun is low in the sky.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Finally getting out for short walk after several days of taking things easy. Quite grey and chilly around the Ally Pally boating lake. #allypally #northlondon #November

A view of a park lake on a dull November day. Bare trees surround the grey water but there is a shrub with red berries in the immediate foreground to provide a splash of colour.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

One of the pleasures of still having a milkman is getting the occasional bottle from around the country. Often with the orange juice in it.

A pint milk bottle labelled Fresh British Milk with a Union Flag but containing orange juice.

A pint milk bottle labelled Creamline Dairies containing orange juice.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

After day spent generally resting after my radiotherapy we went on an outing south of the river. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! #battersea #london

The entrance to Battersea Power Station underground station.

A view of Battersea Power Station against blue skies with a pile of large red Christmas baubles in a water feature in the foreground.

The river Thames from the south bank at Battersea looking east under wintry blue skies.

Interior of Battersea Power Station looking down into the old turbine hall with Christmas decorations and shops.

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

For the past two and a half weeks I’ve been to UCLH to have radiotherapy. Today was the last of 13 visits. Thank you to every single person I encountered during my treatment. Kindness, compassion & friendliness in abundance. Things that no league table is ever going to measure. #nhs #cancer

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Awoke to heavy rain and then this happened. Slo-mo snow in North London. #snow #uksnow

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Starting the weekend as Funnel Manager at Ally Pally parkrun seeing 370 finishers across the line. Then getting home to find “nature red in tooth and claw” happening on our doorstep! Sparrowhawk 1 Pigeon 0

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Tim Fletcher @tim-mcmlv.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

First post … the twinkly lights along the front of UCLH. Taken at the end of my second week of radiotherapy - wishing all the staff there a good weekend. See you on Monday!

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