Ralph Hosier
@ralphhosier.bsky.social
Chartered Engineer, instigator of change, teacher, builder of special vehicles, general trouble maker. Quite likes dark chocolate.
www.rhel.co.uk
www.motor-skills.co.uk
www.rhel.co.uk
www.motor-skills.co.uk
Haynes holds a special place for me, my first car back in '86 was 'spares or repair', the engine in bits, I was 17 with no money. So I bought a Haynes manual and read how to build an engine.
I’m on stage at the John Haynes Classic, hope to see you there
johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
I’m on stage at the John Haynes Classic, hope to see you there
johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
August 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Haynes holds a special place for me, my first car back in '86 was 'spares or repair', the engine in bits, I was 17 with no money. So I bought a Haynes manual and read how to build an engine.
I’m on stage at the John Haynes Classic, hope to see you there
johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
I’m on stage at the John Haynes Classic, hope to see you there
johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
Engineering, where art and science meet to get things done.
Making stuff at rhel.co.uk
Learn skills at motor-skills.co.uk
Learn skills, make stuff.
Making stuff at rhel.co.uk
Learn skills at motor-skills.co.uk
Learn skills, make stuff.
July 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Engineering, where art and science meet to get things done.
Making stuff at rhel.co.uk
Learn skills at motor-skills.co.uk
Learn skills, make stuff.
Making stuff at rhel.co.uk
Learn skills at motor-skills.co.uk
Learn skills, make stuff.
This Sunday I'll be at the remarkable Kimbolton Fayre, over a thousand classic and performance cars, craft stalls, food and entertainment. And all for charity. Who's going?
www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com
www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com
Kimbolton Country Fayre & Classic Car Show – Eastern England's biggest classic car meeting plus fantastic entertainments
www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This Sunday I'll be at the remarkable Kimbolton Fayre, over a thousand classic and performance cars, craft stalls, food and entertainment. And all for charity. Who's going?
www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com
www.kimboltoncountryfayre.com
Net Zero should be an opportunity:
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There's a lot of nonsense talked about 'Net Zero', and this is in danger of causing not only environmental harm but economic harm too. | Mr Ralph Hosier
There's a lot of nonsense talked about 'Net Zero', and this is in danger of causing not only environmental harm but economic harm too.
First of all, despite what you may hear on social med...
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June 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Net Zero should be an opportunity:
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Extreme politics always leads to division, hatred, fear and violence
A repeating pattern through history
It never ends, with power an ideology divides more, supporters gradually fall victim to it's insatiable need to divide, expel, punish and humiliate anyone seen as 'other'
A repeating pattern through history
It never ends, with power an ideology divides more, supporters gradually fall victim to it's insatiable need to divide, expel, punish and humiliate anyone seen as 'other'
June 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Extreme politics always leads to division, hatred, fear and violence
A repeating pattern through history
It never ends, with power an ideology divides more, supporters gradually fall victim to it's insatiable need to divide, expel, punish and humiliate anyone seen as 'other'
A repeating pattern through history
It never ends, with power an ideology divides more, supporters gradually fall victim to it's insatiable need to divide, expel, punish and humiliate anyone seen as 'other'
I think this year is broken.
June 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I think this year is broken.
I'll be on stage at the JOHN HAYNES CLASSIC On Sunday, 7th September 2025, the inaugural John Haynes Classic Motor Show.
This event honours John Haynes OBE, creator of the iconic Haynes Manual and founder of Haynes Motor Museum.
www.johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
This event honours John Haynes OBE, creator of the iconic Haynes Manual and founder of Haynes Motor Museum.
www.johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
John Haynes Classic Car Show | Somerset
Join us at the John Haynes Classic Car Show on Sunday 7th September. Experience a stunning display of classic cars, vintage vehicles, and automotive heritage in Somerset. Don't miss this exciting even...
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June 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I'll be on stage at the JOHN HAYNES CLASSIC On Sunday, 7th September 2025, the inaugural John Haynes Classic Motor Show.
This event honours John Haynes OBE, creator of the iconic Haynes Manual and founder of Haynes Motor Museum.
www.johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
This event honours John Haynes OBE, creator of the iconic Haynes Manual and founder of Haynes Motor Museum.
www.johnhaynesclassic.co.uk
The sky is fascinating. If you know a bit of science the world talks to you. Look up and see all the different zones, cloud forms dependent on pressure, humidity temperature etc. It's a busy sky, the way vapour trails disappear, linger or spread tells you about the conditions in that bit of the sky.
June 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The sky is fascinating. If you know a bit of science the world talks to you. Look up and see all the different zones, cloud forms dependent on pressure, humidity temperature etc. It's a busy sky, the way vapour trails disappear, linger or spread tells you about the conditions in that bit of the sky.
There's definitely some distinguished noses in the shop today.
May 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There's definitely some distinguished noses in the shop today.
Things in my pocket on an average day. What tools do you like to have with you?
May 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Things in my pocket on an average day. What tools do you like to have with you?
Predictions are always perilous. But I think we're in for a long, hot, dry summer. Maybe a real bad one. And if that happens it's going to get more people thinking about the environment, and what we're doing to it. And that means attitudes to cars etc. may change. Are we ready?
May 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Predictions are always perilous. But I think we're in for a long, hot, dry summer. Maybe a real bad one. And if that happens it's going to get more people thinking about the environment, and what we're doing to it. And that means attitudes to cars etc. may change. Are we ready?
Want to know how to change brake discs and calipers? How to change the oil and other car maintenance tasks? Or maybe you know someone else who would benefit from our practical, hands on training? Our next BCM2 course is 26th April, pass it on.
motor-skills.co.uk/aohe-courses...
motor-skills.co.uk/aohe-courses...
Car maintenance – Motor Skills Training – Putting the Skills in Your Hands
motor-skills.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Want to know how to change brake discs and calipers? How to change the oil and other car maintenance tasks? Or maybe you know someone else who would benefit from our practical, hands on training? Our next BCM2 course is 26th April, pass it on.
motor-skills.co.uk/aohe-courses...
motor-skills.co.uk/aohe-courses...
The lies being spread today will infect thoughts and actions for generations.
Historically it's been difficult to spread lies to all of us so quickly, but social media does just that.
And whilst real journalists work hard to verify and give context, they too are being attacked.
Historically it's been difficult to spread lies to all of us so quickly, but social media does just that.
And whilst real journalists work hard to verify and give context, they too are being attacked.
March 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The lies being spread today will infect thoughts and actions for generations.
Historically it's been difficult to spread lies to all of us so quickly, but social media does just that.
And whilst real journalists work hard to verify and give context, they too are being attacked.
Historically it's been difficult to spread lies to all of us so quickly, but social media does just that.
And whilst real journalists work hard to verify and give context, they too are being attacked.
Our fantastic Practical Skills training can be found here, from beginners to experts we can help you, we're happy to share the skills we use daily building amazing vehicles:
motor-skills.co.uk
motor-skills.co.uk
Motor Skills Training – Putting the Skills in Your Hands – Learn Car Maintenance and Repair Skills with Ralph Hosier’s team
motor-skills.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Our fantastic Practical Skills training can be found here, from beginners to experts we can help you, we're happy to share the skills we use daily building amazing vehicles:
motor-skills.co.uk
motor-skills.co.uk
I love just going out for a drive, no particular destination, just exploring. Get to a junction, shall we go left or right? It's hugely enjoyable.
Anyone else do this?
Anyone else do this?
March 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I love just going out for a drive, no particular destination, just exploring. Get to a junction, shall we go left or right? It's hugely enjoyable.
Anyone else do this?
Anyone else do this?
Those who agree with you may be wrong.
Those who disagree with you may be right.
Repeating someone else's narrative in an argument adds nothing.
Independent thought doesn't come from reposting without comment.
I like the fact that my friends here have different views to me, it helps me learn.
Those who disagree with you may be right.
Repeating someone else's narrative in an argument adds nothing.
Independent thought doesn't come from reposting without comment.
I like the fact that my friends here have different views to me, it helps me learn.
March 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Those who agree with you may be wrong.
Those who disagree with you may be right.
Repeating someone else's narrative in an argument adds nothing.
Independent thought doesn't come from reposting without comment.
I like the fact that my friends here have different views to me, it helps me learn.
Those who disagree with you may be right.
Repeating someone else's narrative in an argument adds nothing.
Independent thought doesn't come from reposting without comment.
I like the fact that my friends here have different views to me, it helps me learn.
I strongly believe that practical skills are vital. Not just for jobs & independence, but to broaden our understanding. The more we truly understand how the world works the more informed our life choices.
So you see, skills matter.
And that's why I set up
Https://motor-skills.co.uk
I'm on a mission
So you see, skills matter.
And that's why I set up
Https://motor-skills.co.uk
I'm on a mission
March 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I strongly believe that practical skills are vital. Not just for jobs & independence, but to broaden our understanding. The more we truly understand how the world works the more informed our life choices.
So you see, skills matter.
And that's why I set up
Https://motor-skills.co.uk
I'm on a mission
So you see, skills matter.
And that's why I set up
Https://motor-skills.co.uk
I'm on a mission
That is not politics of ideology.
In fact that's not politics at all.
That's rich men ganging together, bullies laughing at those who appear weaker than them.
It's serious, and very very dangerous.
In fact that's not politics at all.
That's rich men ganging together, bullies laughing at those who appear weaker than them.
It's serious, and very very dangerous.
February 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
That is not politics of ideology.
In fact that's not politics at all.
That's rich men ganging together, bullies laughing at those who appear weaker than them.
It's serious, and very very dangerous.
In fact that's not politics at all.
That's rich men ganging together, bullies laughing at those who appear weaker than them.
It's serious, and very very dangerous.
Here's a question for you; if someone is worried about what they can do if the world goes properly squiffy what practical skills should they learn now?
February 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Here's a question for you; if someone is worried about what they can do if the world goes properly squiffy what practical skills should they learn now?
If a car advert says 'easy fix' then it isn't. Sometimes we buy cars to fix up and sell on, we have all the tools and facilities plus a very capable team, not once has an essay fix been true.
January 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If a car advert says 'easy fix' then it isn't. Sometimes we buy cars to fix up and sell on, we have all the tools and facilities plus a very capable team, not once has an essay fix been true.
Are we seeing the answer to the Fermi Paradox unfolding globally?
January 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Are we seeing the answer to the Fermi Paradox unfolding globally?
If you want to be a patriot you'd tell the world the great things about this country, our innovation, industry, arts, quality of life, history etc.
If you are trying to convince the world that this country is awful then I don't really see how that's patriotic.
If you are trying to convince the world that this country is awful then I don't really see how that's patriotic.
January 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If you want to be a patriot you'd tell the world the great things about this country, our innovation, industry, arts, quality of life, history etc.
If you are trying to convince the world that this country is awful then I don't really see how that's patriotic.
If you are trying to convince the world that this country is awful then I don't really see how that's patriotic.
We used AI, it's clearly the most powerful tool ever created. And like any tool, whether it's an angle grinder, hammer, chainsaw etc., it can be used for good or bad. The biggest problem is that governments really don't understand this.
January 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We used AI, it's clearly the most powerful tool ever created. And like any tool, whether it's an angle grinder, hammer, chainsaw etc., it can be used for good or bad. The biggest problem is that governments really don't understand this.
Controversial opinion, I'm an engineer who loves tech but there are some things I feel should be mechanical and not just software driven: Door handles, hand brake, brakes, steering.
January 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Controversial opinion, I'm an engineer who loves tech but there are some things I feel should be mechanical and not just software driven: Door handles, hand brake, brakes, steering.
Surely if those involved in politics genuinely cared about you and me they'd work together, cross party, to constructively solve our problems, not put huge effort into taking chunks out of each other?
January 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Surely if those involved in politics genuinely cared about you and me they'd work together, cross party, to constructively solve our problems, not put huge effort into taking chunks out of each other?