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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · May 3

The only way for #tories to deal with #reformuk is to admit that #brexit was a disaster for the UK, apologise and let all the Brexiteers go to Reform. Return to fight #labour on the centre ground.

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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · Feb 14

Europe needs to get real on defence and Britain needs to get real on Europe. My speech last night to Labour Movement for Europe … alastaircampbell.org/2025/02/euro...

Europe needs to get real on defence; Britain needs to get real on Europe

Below is the text of a speech I am making this evening to the Labour Movement for Europe, urging a change in approach by Labour, to be bolder in the terms of the “reset” that is promised, clearer in a...

alastaircampbell.org

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 30

Ein konzentratzion lager ist noch ein konzentratzion lager sogar in guantanamo bay

David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 18

I know. I laugh out loud when I hear myself saying only 160 miles!!!

I never ever say never again as I've burned myself too many times with that statement. I have applied to volunteer next year. Thereafter, who knows?!!

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 18

It certainly is and as for mud, bog, mud and more bog, it's unparalleled. But I only did 160 miles and there are guys and girls out there still walking and doing the full 268. It's mind bending.

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 18

On Thursday evening I finished the @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger North. The finest event that I have ever entered and the lows were low and the highs incredibly high. On life you regret what you didn't do, so if you're thinking of doing the event, prepare and DO IT!

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 18

Many thanks Tim. An event of highs and lows. But the highs were really high. Thanks for watching and willing me on.

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 13

Here we go!!
@spinerace.bsky.social Challenger North!

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

Fabulous to see James Allen just win @spinerace.bsky.social Challenger South. A cracking reception for him.

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

I've done my fair share of LDWA 100 mile events. Indeed, I've completed 22 but they're always in the summer.
LDWA community loves the @spinerace.bsky.social race and having dot watched for yrs and cheered on the entrants, I thought it was time to give it a go. So, Challenger North it is!!

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Sir Twonkalot @dribelad.bsky.social · Jan 12

Number 254 for the dot watchers 👍
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/brain-s...

Brain surgery patient prepares to run 268 miles along the Pennine Way - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Ultramarathon runner Mel Sykes, from Holmfirth, had brain surgery less than 18 months ago – now she’s taking on one of the most brutal running challenges in the world.

www.leedsth.nhs.uk

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

Thank you!!

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

Certainly is Tim. In for a penny and all that jazz!!!
8am tomorrow for me.

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

What an event. LDWA members might be interested to know that Rod Hollands is back for another go. Now this is a man who is focused on the end goal. His number is 168.
@spinerace.bsky.social
#LDWA
#britainsmostbrutal
#montanespinerace

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

Quite right too.

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 12

They appeared to be so strong and were working together.

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 11

Look out for Isabel Creed and Adrian Gosling both LDWA members who have pedigree at this distance and very determined people.

Montane Spine Race @spinerace.bsky.social · Jan 11

Montane Winter Spine Challenger South 2025

Out on the Pennine Way, the runners in the Winter Spine Challenger South are already over three hours into their race and the conditions are seriously tough…

Live tracking: live.opentracking.co.uk/spinerace25

#SpineRace #WinterSpine

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 11

Good luck to each and every entrant. You've trained hard and deserve the luck you've earned.

Montane Spine Race @spinerace.bsky.social · Jan 11

Montane Winter Spine Challenger South 2025

They’re off! It was -9c as these runners left Edale and they have 60hrs to break through 108 miles of ice and snow before they reach their finish line in Hawes.

Live tracking: live.opentracking.co.uk/spinerace25

#SpineRace #WinterSpine

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Montane Spine Race @spinerace.bsky.social · Jan 11

Montane Rescue Teams are entirely reliant on donations. Learn more about their incredible work and how you can support them here:

England and Wales: www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/

Scotland:
Any Hour, Any Day, Any Weather
www.scottishmountainrescue.org

Welcome to Mountain Rescue England and Wales

On call 24/7: 365 days of the year: Whatever the weather

www.mountain.rescue.org.uk

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Montane Spine Race @spinerace.bsky.social · Jan 11

The MRT challenge south and MRT challenge north are exclusively for mountain rescue personnel. These are the people that all of us who share a love of wild places rely on in times of trouble…

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 9

I think I'd be more concerned about the homes of residents and the safety of all concerned than a bloody sign.
#lafires
#hollywood
#california
#losangeles
#bbc

David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 8

When will main stream media start to directly link the exceptional climatic and disastrous weather events with climate change?
Just another California wildfire? It's winter for goodness sake.
#climatechange
#bbc
#cnn
#news

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 7

It's only matter of time now before what will be known as the western democracies, are beholden to and governed by very right of centre parties. If lies are now to be alternative facts and truth a mere pebble on a beach, then we should simply brace ourselves.
#meta
#facebook
#musk

Tagesschau Bot @tagesschau.bsky.social · Jan 7

Meta beendet in den USA Zusammenarbeit mit Faktenprüfern#Meta #Facebook #Instagram

Meta beendet in den USA Zusammenarbeit mit Faktenprüfern

Der Facebook-Mutterkonzern Meta beendet in den USA die Zusammenarbeit mit Faktenprüfern.

www.tagesschau.de

David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 6

Gorgeous winter light illuminates the fallen beech tree leaves at Beacon Hill in Monmouthshire.
Fun fact. Draw a line due east from Beacon Hill and next highest land is Harz Mountains in Germany.
#photography
#winter
#landscapes
#monmouthshire
#trees

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David Morgan @morgs4mountains.bsky.social · Jan 5

The most worrying aspect of the #montanespinerace is surely the kit check. I've checked, unpacked, packed and unpacked several times now. 🤞 all will be fine.
#britainsmostbrutalrace
#challengernorth
#pennines
#kitcheck

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