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Iain Roberts

@slowbikeiain.bsky.social

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I run public consultations for big energy & infrastructure projects. Lib Dem, ex Stockport councillor, everyday cyclist, urbanist, The Archers, British basketball, photography. He/him. LGBTQIA+ ally.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 6h

Was thinking of watching The Intruder on BBC1, but I prefer my TV programmes not to sound like sex toys.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 15h

My @bigissue.com vendor says this week's magazine is selling less well than usual. He has his suspicions as to why.

Margaret Thatcher on the cover of Big Issue magazine "Thatcher at 100".

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 15h

Mirror pink #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPForPink #Reflections

A mirror with neon pink surround appearing to repeat back into the image. HS in neon blue in the centre of the mirror and a figure stands behind.

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 17h

"Rylan is joined by Prof Alice Roberts' eyebrows..."

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Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 18h

From historical talks to local library services, councils across the East of England are hosting a range of events and initiatives to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in full!

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 19h

I stumbled across a cover of "You're Gorgeous" by the Wurzels and Mrs R made me turn it off.

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 19h

...plus the Tempsford New Town proposals.

2. Having seen Bluesky folks painting Reeves as in bed with the developer seeking to concrete over the countryside, and endangered snails, Martin's empassioned rant was an interesting counterstrike. I'll have to read Michael Dnes's piece. (3/3)

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 19h

...adding more complexity and controversy could backfire. I've worked on both Old Oak Common and East West Rail. In both cases, handling development separately seems to be working pretty well. For OOC via the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, and for EWR via the using means... (2/3)

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 19h

A couple of thoughts on this week's The Abundance Agenda pod by @jamesomalley.co.uk and @mjrobbins.com:

1. Praful's idea of including large-scale house-building in DCOs like East West Rail is interesting, but I'm not convinced. The amount of work to get a DCO over the line is huge... (1/3)

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 19h

I need an album of Bernard Matthews-style cover versions in a Norfolk accent.

"You're bootiful, you're bootiful
I saw your face in a crowded place
And I don't know what to do"

"But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one as bootiful as you."

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 19h

Blossom #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPForPink

A tree with pink blossom leans over a canal lock.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

George Grundy claims another victim #TheArchers

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

I always envision a "walk-in" GP service as the alternative to a Dukes of Hazard-style GP service where patients have to jump in through the window.

Unofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 1d

SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says Swinney

The announcement came during the first minister's keynote speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Pink at Pride #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPForPink #Photography #LGBT+

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

At least she didn't ask you to get in the bath with her, I guess

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

I'm an avid listener of The Archers, but even I would accept this is going too far.

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

And in the first week in a while that I didn't cycle into town.

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 2d

Um. There’s a woman presenting this too.

ok.co.uk @ok.co.uk · 7d

Rylan Clark is set to delve into the eerie world of witchcraft in his new show, The Witches Of Essex.

Rylan Clark slams 'misogyny' in British witch hunt as he fronts new Sky show

Rylan Clark shares the spotlight with professor Alice Roberts in The Witches Of Essex, where the pair delve into the dark history of witch hunts - and one discovery rattled Rylan.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Pink flowers, Botanic Garden, Cambridge #WeekPforPink #AlphabetChallenge #Photography

Pink, purple and red flowers spread across the image with leafy out-of-focus background.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Always a silver lining 😆

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing you a swift recovery

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 2d

On BlueSky I share thoughts about sustainable transport and environmental psychology, plus interesting links

I'm going to try a newsletter for when I want to explore ideas in more depth

Sign up? simple.ghost.io The first entry, to tell you what's going on, is at simple.ghost.io/the-simple-n...

The Simple Newsletter is coming soon

Because you can never have enough email

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 2d

The Jackie guide to flirting - from 1975. Would you still follow these top tips 50 years later?

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Just in case you don't know how, here's our JACKIE GUIDE TO FLIRTING - or The Ancient Art of Showing A Boy You Fancy Him
Look deep into his eyes and then quickly look away as if you didn't want him to notice you staring.
Droop your lower lip, put your head on one side and look fragile and vulnerable when he's speaking to you.
Speak softly so he has to bend nearer to hear you.
Accidentally brush his arm with your hand.
Fix him with your eyes and give a heavy "if only" sigh.
Whisper a secret in his ear.
Flatter him. Tell him what smashing teeth he's got! Ask him where he bought his T-shirt. Say you wish your fingers were as long and thin as his. Don't criticise him even in fun.
Get a deep, sexy voice. If yours is too high and squeaky - lower it, practise on a tape recorder.
Look ALIVE-eyes sparkling, lips parted, teeth gleaming, alert and ready to laugh.
Move about with other boys, show him what a superb flirt you are.
Say what a poor little lonely girl you are and how you never get any dates.
Smile with your eyes, be witty and make him laugh.
Look at him sideways from behind your hair.
Cross your legs and let one shoe dangle dangerously from your foot.
Confide in him. Ask him if he thinks you'd suit your hair permed.
Have fun!

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Paul

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 2d

Great shop 👌