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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · 4d

My recent short #bikeride #exploring #Wembury in #Devon youtu.be/L0q9QNiYSnk

20 October 2025

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · 5d

A car didn't, on its own, back into it. A driver reversed his car into it. Cars don't damage buildings and cause injuries. Drivers do. #Motonormativity

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

"Covering a war means going to places torn by chaos, destruction and death... It means trying to find the truth in a sandstorm of propaganda" - the late Marie Colvin.

Truth is the cornerstone of justice. Without it we can't start to hold those responsible to account. Let journalists into Gaza.

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 8d

The Rafah crossing is expected to re-open.

Alongside the desperately needed aid, journalists must be allowed into Gaza.

Over 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza - but the crimes of the Israeli government and military must not go undocumented.

Let the journalists in.

Graphic with an image of a press photographer among rubble in Gaza.

Text reads:

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

LET
JOURNALISTS
IN

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

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · 8d

As a guy in a country with a king, I understand how much better it would be if we didn't have one. Nice to know how easy it is to find your nearest protest at www.nokings.org #NoKings #Protest

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Mamdani: "I just want to speak directly to the president. I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to stay out of jail. I won't be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own."

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8d

AOC: And they are able to radicalize a generation of young boys in particular, away from healthy masculinity and into an insecure masculinity that requires the domination of others who are poorer, browner, darker, or a different gender than them.

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · 8d

'Slammed' because you never know, the Greens might have more political influence in the future cause of its sudden rise in prominence. #RightRunningScared #GreenParty #Polanski #GreenWave

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13d

Patriots don't peddle for Putin.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Farage's top aide in furious BBC Question Time clash over Russian bribe MEP

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf clashed with Green Party leader Zack Polanski on BBC Question Time over the conviction of ex-Reform Welsh leader Nathan Gill, who took Russian bribes

www.mirror.co.uk

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 23d

Liverpool! We have an amazing panel at 4pm at @OpenEyeGallery with the brilliant & inimitable @carolvorders.bsky.social Stewart Lee & @ellenejonesbsky.social & the entire @thenerve.news team on this our launch day!

It’s first come, first served for seats. See you there!! 👊👊👊

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 28d

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Sep 14

Not exercising is a much more 'massive burden'. Since getting my ebike, I cycle at least 10 times more than I used to. So, I guess that makes me in the saddle long enough to have an accident. Otherwise, I'd be on the sofa, becoming less fit.

Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Sep 1

My first substack post. Please be kind. I feel a little naked.

Who am I?

A not quite brief enough introduction.

open.substack.com

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks Helen.

Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us at 9.30 am for the Launch of our new e-bike charger and community bike maintenance stand!
Doctor Bike sessions – repairs and servicing
These sessions are free, but there is a small charge for any parts required (cash or card accepted).

Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Aug 26

Saturday 30th August: 9.30 am — 4 pm — Stover Bike Event
including Adult Cycle confidence sessions: 1 hour. Bikes provided.
Smoothie bike – Make fruit smoothies using pedal power! – No need to book. #NewtonAbbot #Stover #Devon #Cycling #BikeEvent

Newton Abbot: Saturday 30 August: Cycle Confidence - FREE Adult Cycle Training | Outside of Exeter

Please click on the calendar date and time to book your session.Please note: cycling is not allowed within the main area of Stover Country Park; you will meet your instructor (and if required, borrow ...

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Marco Foster @marcofoster.bsky.social · Aug 24

Epstein survivor Sarah Ransome on Ghislaine Maxwell: “I have spent the last 17 years in my own prison for what she, Jeffrey, and all the co-conspirators did to me. I was raped three times a day. Ghislaine must die in prison.”

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Aug 5

Can't she imagine what would happen if this level of secrecy were put in the hands of authoritarian governments with bad intentions? It's a staggering lack of imagination. With the remote possibility of #Reform #Farage being in power one day, today's government should not hand these powers to him

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Aug 1

By supporting the expansion of Heathrow Airport and spreading outright lies about decarbonising flying, Labour has again capitulated to lobbyists.
This is its defining characteristic: doing whatever powerful lobbyists ask, regardless of the social, environmental and even political costs.

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Jul 24

Did all this with just the batteries in the frame on my #Ribble #eBike. There would be photos if the weather hadn't been so #dreich. 55.5 miles

Lassoing the Malverns | bike ride | Komoot

Andy Smith went on an outdoor adventure with komoot! Distance: 89.3 km | Duration: 04:19 h

www.komoot.com

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · Jul 21

🧵Introducing the Trump Action Tracker website!

Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Jul 19

Emerging from a portal on #BlackpoolSands #PortalSaturday

Bright sunlight at the entrance to a cave, from the inside.

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Jul 19

Do you mean we have to put in a new bathroom in our home as we're not a single sex family?

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Jul 18

The sentencing is appalling on its own, but the way that this man will be allowed to drive a car EVER AGAIN is insane. #Ban4Life #MurderByCar

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jul 16

The thing about the Epstein disgustingness that strikes me hardest is that hundreds of rich old men raped underage girls and the only person currently in jail for that vile behavior is a woman.

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Andy Smith @avetchling.bsky.social · Jul 16

Anyone have any idea why you would vote for #ToryLight like this? #BlueLabour. You know what's holding us back. the rich not being quite rich enough, apparently.

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 16

Cutting "red tape" (aka public protections), as Reeves is doing, does not save money. Instead, it transfers costs from the rich to the poor. Other people pay for financial recklessness, filthy rivers, air pollution, lax building standards and consumer rip-offs.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business

At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growth

www.theguardian.com

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