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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Seriously? Great Christmas has started showing Xmas movies already? That's just wrong.

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For anyone interested, I've written a #blog about the ups & downs of my big day out in London Docklands taking on the Summer Walk. Huge thanks to all who have donated to @dementiauk.bsky.social it's most appreciated! #walking #LondonDocklands #ultrachallenge wanderingtractor.uk/london-summe...

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London Summer Walk 25km – 22nd August 2006 – The Wandering Tractor

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It's been a busy weekend! A bonus game for me on Sunday as I thought I'd be too knackered after Saturday's charity walk to go to any football. Seems I was wrong... 🙂 #womensfootball

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Think I might spend some time this afternoon writing a blog on my charity 25km walk in London on Saturday. #walking #ultrachallenge #London #Docklands

Tom Canning @tomcanning83.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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If anyones looking for a long read this morning, I’ve published my first club feature after vowing to visit every senior men’s and women’s team this season. footballinberkshire.co.uk/features/opi...

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Every Town, Every Team: #1 Reading City

The Nag’s Head in central Reading is where this journey begin. First stop Reading City FC and The Rivermoor for Derby day.

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Not your average Saturday. That was hard but when a walk is run by a company called Ultra Challenge I guess it was never likely to be easy! Here's a few pics including some end of day figures. #walking #Docklands #London #charitywalk

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Blimey, Slough Town are really on a mission to piss their fans off this season. First the shambles with the new badge and now this partnership with Identisurge and their ID system. A lot of opposition to both.

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Wishing all the best to @10milesadayclub.bsky.social in the Sussex Stride event tomorrow. At least it's looking like it'll be a comfortable temperature! Good luck mate!

Football in Berkshire @footballinberkshire.co.uk · 20/08/2026

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Wandering Tractor has filed his second report from last weekend, having taken in Maidenhead United's FA Women's National League opener against Moneyfields on Sunday. Full match report is here: bit.ly/4g9VNY3

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I've come to the conclusion that my two most hated songs ever are:- The Final Countdown - Europe Rock Lobster - B52s (in fact anything from the B52s) Yours?

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Liking the new Spoons policy of not allowing music or calls using the speaker in the pub. Nothing irritates me more than having to listen to someone's phone conversation or flicking through reels with random bursts of shit music while on a bus or train. Use bloody earphones!

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I've never been much of a train enthusiast but just seen the Flying Scotsman is doing 4 hour trips from Didcot in October and have to say I'm quite tempted. Have a little think about that, never been on a steam train so I guess it'd be a once in a lifetime thing. 🚂

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Ipswich are only one of four league clubs who have yet to play a competitive game at the new Wembley Stadium, the others being Blackburn Rovers, Accrington Stanley & Colchester United. Will one of those make it off the list this season? NB. It won't be us. 🙂

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I have no football this weekend as on Saturday I'll be taking on the 25km London Summer Walk to raise funds for @dementiauk.bsky.social. Check out my Just Giving page below and if you have any spare change & can help me reach my target, I'd really appreciate it! www.justgiving.com/page/dave-re...

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Dave's fundraiser for Dementia UK

Help Dave Read raise money to support Dementia UK

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Right, this report from yesterday's match isn't going to write itself. Best get on...

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Football in Berkshire @footballinberkshire.co.uk · 17/08/2026

A nightmare journey couldn't deter Wandering Tractor from his first ever visit to Kintbury Rangers for their FA Vase tie. Full piece here: bit.ly/4ie9JBr

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Great to catch up with Neil & Jason at the game today. Second goal was massive in this one with Moneys taking control after going two ahead. Managed to grab a chat with this legend at the game today too, a lovely bloke. #goalkeepersunion

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

On the train (thankfully issue free today...so far!) to York Road for the #FAWNL South West opener between Maidenhead United Women and Moneyfields Women. #womensfootball

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Made it to Kintbury for their #FAVase tie with Mangotsfield. An interesting journey after a fire at Feltham stopped all trains between Waterloo & Reading. Nice walk along the Kennet & Avon before heading to the ground. Entry £7, programme £2 and a cheeseburger & chips for £5. Nice club. 👍 #NonLeague

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A new ground for me today, a visit to Kintbury Rangers for their #FAVase tie v Mangotsfield United. Not looking forward to the journey, the trains will be heaving with people heading off to Newbury races but once there though it'll be nice walking along the Kennet & Avon canal & around the village.

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Why oh why do I not look at other sporting events going on en route to my Saturday match? Newbury racing is on tomorrow which means the four carriage train both ways is going to be heaving. Is it too late to change my game selection? 😉 #NonLeague

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Crikey. Favourite for the title Werro falling in the 800m and may not be in the final. Meanwhile Keeley & Femke stroll through their semi. Be interesting to see if Werro is reinstated but doesn't look good as it didn't appear she was clipped. #EuropeanChampionships

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Next weekend will be my first men's & women's match reporting double. I'll be heading to the #FAVase tie between Kintbury Rangers and Mangotsfield United on Saturday. The #FAWNL season kicks off so I'll be at the Maidenhead United Women v Moneyfields Women. #NonLeague #womensfootball

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Check out my take on Saturday's #FACup tie between Tadley Calleva and Bemerton Heath Harlequins. A top day out including an unplanned extra walk! Another #Berkshire ground ticked off. 🙂 #NonLeague

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Jacob Ingebrigtsen that is unreal.

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our usual Ice cream van came round last night playing a different tune to normal, no customers. Tonight he's back playing the old tune and he's got a long queue. Moral of the story, don't mess with something that works, stick with the tried and trusted. 🍦

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Time to get on with Saturday's #noleague report before it gets too warm. No walking today, after Saturday's shenanigans and another 5 miles on a stupidly hot day yesterday, I'll be resting in a darkened room most of this week! Have a good week all and try to stay cool during this next heatwave.

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A change of fixture for me next Saturday. Now heading off to the #FAVase tie between Kintbury Rangers and Mangotsfield United. A first visit to Kintbury & the first time I'll have seen Mangotsfield in 20 years. #NonLeague

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I am officially pooped. In future if I mention I'm thinking of doing a 6 mile walk in the middle of getting to a game just slap me. 😄

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Made the stupid decision to walk from Tadley to the Roman remains at Silchester. 3 miles each way in the sun all the way, still, it's good practice tor the London walk in a couple of weeks! Anyway here's some pics...

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This weekend I'll be starting my FA Cup trail by heading to Tadley Calleva for their extra preliminary round tie with Bemerton Heath Harlequins. This will be a new ground for me and another one I can tick off the list of the Berkshire grounds I've yet to visit. 👍 #NonLeague #grassroots

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I suffered an extensive foot injury last year & set the 25km London Summer Walk this year as a target. With just two weeks to go I've decided to try to use the walk to help raise funds for Dementia UK. If you can help, please see below. Any reposts welcome! www.justgiving.com/page/dave-re...

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Dave's fundraiser for Dementia UK

Help Dave Read raise money to support Dementia UK

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The picture on the front of Reform's policy is of HMS Ocean on the River Thames in 2012. It was sold by to the Brazilian navy in 2018. Turns out you can judge a book by its cover.

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Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC @valedynamos.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Looking to increase our followers. If we can hit 150 by end of season, be fab Any #nonleague influencers please add us to your starter packs. Will FB and engage with most footie and groundhop accts Please RT 🔵🟡

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Go on go on Mrs Doyle

ALT: Go on go on Mrs Doyle

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Opened a new Instagram account and can confirm I have no idea what I'm doing! 😄

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Just been picking my always disappointing fantasy premier league team and need a very cheap forward as I've massively overspent everywhere else. Looking at Beto from #EFC, is he worth a punt? I see he only played 17 league games but still scored 9, is he likely to play or be a squad player? Ta!

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Football in Berkshire @footballinberkshire.co.uk · 03/08/2026

Wandering Tractor has been on the road again at the weekend and has filed his report for Football in Berkshire. On the menu? Maidenhead Town vs Staines & Lammas in the Combined Counties League. Full report: bit.ly/453FkOK

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A busy Sunday for me with two local pre-season friendlies to watch, one kicking off at 10.30am and the second at 2pm. The September fixtures for the SRWFL come out today so I'll be scouring through those later to add to my fixture list for next month! #womensfootball #grassroots

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Very entertaining game finished Maidenhead Town 3 Staines & Lammas 3. The hosts raced into a three goal lead in the first half with Staines clawing one back on 33 mins. The visitors were the better side in the second half levelling the scores on the hour but just couldn't find a winner. #NonLeague

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I'm off to Burnham for the Maidenhead Town v Staines & Lammas match. The home side have made an excellent start to their first season at step 6 winning both matches, while Staines have lost both of their two opening games. If you're at a game today, enjoy your day! #nonleague #grassrootsfootball

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Went a bit off the beaten track on my walk this morning. Already warm out there at 7am this morning & happy to find plenty of shade from the trees along the 8 mile route. Also just found out about the TFL Green Line Walk, 17 miles in London & will look to try that after the charity walk next month!

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Just received my start time for the 25km charity walk in London on 22nd August. It's all getting a bit too real now. As long as we're not still in 30° mode it should be fun! #walking #charityevents #ultrachallenge

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Catch up with my first league outing this season below, an end to end game between Woodley United and FC Deportivo Galicia. A good start to the new season 👍 #nonleague

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Mama Mallard out with her ducklings this morning, escorted by a Coot. #walking

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Just been past my local petrol statio and surprised to see it's 165.9 per litre. Wtf? I'm sure it was 145 just a few weeks ago. Don't drive so it doesn't affect me directly but when petrol prices go through the roof it usually means everything else follows suit.

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Enjoyable day as my league season kicked off at the Woodley United v FC Deportivo Galicia, Combined Counties Division One match. It finished 1-1 which is probably fair. Pitch looked greener than I thought it would but did look like it had crop circles in places. #NonLeague

Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My league season kicks off today with a visit to Woodley United for their Combined Counties Division One opener with FC Deportivo Galicia. Always good to have a chance to catch up with familiar faces and watch a competitive #nonleague match. 👍