Roy Dickinson
@rjohndickinson.bsky.social
Brit proudly helping to build the EU.
ECFIN. EBRD. Ukraine. Choirs. Running. Food. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈
ECFIN. EBRD. Ukraine. Choirs. Running. Food. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈
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🚨🚨 It is rare that the rulings of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social make headlines but the judgment yesterday on the recognition of #samesex marriage is a rare exception to this. Very welcome ruling from the CJEU: 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
Top EU court mandates same-sex marriage recognition across borders
The Luxembourg-based court said a decision by Polish authorities infringed on a same-sex couple’s freedom of movement.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
🚨🚨 It is rare that the rulings of @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social make headlines but the judgment yesterday on the recognition of #samesex marriage is a rare exception to this. Very welcome ruling from the CJEU: 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
I’m a fan of Radio 3’s “Through the Night”: it’s one part of the station where they still imagine we’re adults who are happy to listen to music that’s not on their “250 greatest classical hits” playlist that dominates the rest of the day.
But even I find Shostakovich’s 5th a bit much for 5.30am 😆
But even I find Shostakovich’s 5th a bit much for 5.30am 😆
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
I’m a fan of Radio 3’s “Through the Night”: it’s one part of the station where they still imagine we’re adults who are happy to listen to music that’s not on their “250 greatest classical hits” playlist that dominates the rest of the day.
But even I find Shostakovich’s 5th a bit much for 5.30am 😆
But even I find Shostakovich’s 5th a bit much for 5.30am 😆
I’m from Walsall. I surrender.
A movie that takes place where you’re from
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I’m from Walsall. I surrender.
It seems such a terrible waste to put the very talented Jonathan Bailey on BBC Radio 3, a medium where we can’t *see* him.
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It seems such a terrible waste to put the very talented Jonathan Bailey on BBC Radio 3, a medium where we can’t *see* him.
Cycling to the swimming pool in a few minutes and it’s a more daunting prospect than usual. 🥶
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Cycling to the swimming pool in a few minutes and it’s a more daunting prospect than usual. 🥶
Some idiot reporter on BBC Radio 4 has just declared that “few moments in sport - perhaps with the exception of the 100 m final in the Olympics - offer a crescendo of excitement quite like the first ball of an #Ashes”
It confirms my longstanding belief that #cricket geeks just hate real sports.
It confirms my longstanding belief that #cricket geeks just hate real sports.
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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yes I think @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com has talked about this, it's deeply alienating to find out that the vast majority of people do not want the curated timeline / engagement / discussion version of social media that I find to be the only good version of the experience
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
yes I think @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com has talked about this, it's deeply alienating to find out that the vast majority of people do not want the curated timeline / engagement / discussion version of social media that I find to be the only good version of the experience
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In the latest Guardian Blind Date: they go out on a Saturday night, and you know what that means. Plus lots of Jonathan Bailey gifs in my review.
Will and Fred
We’re back! Let’s not make a big thing of it. This week drinking from the poisoned chalice of dating doom that is the Guardian Blind date are: Will, 33, a government officer (left, sans…
theguyliner.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
In the latest Guardian Blind Date: they go out on a Saturday night, and you know what that means. Plus lots of Jonathan Bailey gifs in my review.
I’m listening to this American guy playing Bach on his mandolin, and it’s really an impressive feat: it must have taken so much work and artistry.
But, it is, really, just “plink”, isn’t it? Not enjoyable.
It’s like those people who can carve turnips into beautiful roses: impressive, but why?
But, it is, really, just “plink”, isn’t it? Not enjoyable.
It’s like those people who can carve turnips into beautiful roses: impressive, but why?
November 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I’m listening to this American guy playing Bach on his mandolin, and it’s really an impressive feat: it must have taken so much work and artistry.
But, it is, really, just “plink”, isn’t it? Not enjoyable.
It’s like those people who can carve turnips into beautiful roses: impressive, but why?
But, it is, really, just “plink”, isn’t it? Not enjoyable.
It’s like those people who can carve turnips into beautiful roses: impressive, but why?
The world faces many critical emergencies: it sometimes seems overwhelming.
But we must not let the climate crisis overwhelm us, and I’m proud that the #EBRD in partnership with the #EU is playing a key role in financing ambitious climate action.
But we must not let the climate crisis overwhelm us, and I’m proud that the #EBRD in partnership with the #EU is playing a key role in financing ambitious climate action.
Our President @odilerenaudbasso.bsky.social is in Brazil leading the EBRD delegation at the #COP30 Business and Finance Forum.
As a leading private capital mobiliser across our regions, we remain committed to supporting our countries’ green ambitions at COP30 and beyond.
As a leading private capital mobiliser across our regions, we remain committed to supporting our countries’ green ambitions at COP30 and beyond.
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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So!! In #running news, i am home and showered and fed and watered (or rather, wined) from today’s exertions and can report on the results.
It’s called getting your excuses in early, 😆, but let me post a screenshot of the elevation of the course.
It’s called getting your excuses in early, 😆, but let me post a screenshot of the elevation of the course.
October 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
So!! In #running news, i am home and showered and fed and watered (or rather, wined) from today’s exertions and can report on the results.
It’s called getting your excuses in early, 😆, but let me post a screenshot of the elevation of the course.
It’s called getting your excuses in early, 😆, but let me post a screenshot of the elevation of the course.
Thank goodness for the clock change! Up and about very early to get to the starting line for the #Lisbon half marathon! Feeling good, slept well. Fingers crossed!
October 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Thank goodness for the clock change! Up and about very early to get to the starting line for the #Lisbon half marathon! Feeling good, slept well. Fingers crossed!
So I have been to the expo to collect my bib and other race paraphernalia for tomorrow’s #Lisbon half marathon!
At this point, very excited and full of anticipation.
The logistics however are challenging.
At this point, very excited and full of anticipation.
The logistics however are challenging.
October 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
So I have been to the expo to collect my bib and other race paraphernalia for tomorrow’s #Lisbon half marathon!
At this point, very excited and full of anticipation.
The logistics however are challenging.
At this point, very excited and full of anticipation.
The logistics however are challenging.
#lisbon is atmospheric and autumnal this morning. Good for the marathon runners who are about to set off on their 42,2k 🤯
I’m here for the half marathon tomorrow when it’s forecast to be a bit warmer and more humid.
I’m here for the half marathon tomorrow when it’s forecast to be a bit warmer and more humid.
October 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
#lisbon is atmospheric and autumnal this morning. Good for the marathon runners who are about to set off on their 42,2k 🤯
I’m here for the half marathon tomorrow when it’s forecast to be a bit warmer and more humid.
I’m here for the half marathon tomorrow when it’s forecast to be a bit warmer and more humid.
So, in #running news, it is now a couple hours under a week to go to the #Lisbon half marathon! This time next Sunday I shall be getting back to the hotel for a shower, a nice little snooze and anticipating the slap up feast (or gruel, depending on the outcome of the race…) to come 😆😋
October 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Two weeks to go to the #Lisbon half marathon!
This last week was peak load week, and wasn’t the toughest that coach Kris has ever given me, but on the other hand tough enough to make me yearn for the taper to begin. 55k overall and a 2k swim.
This last week was peak load week, and wasn’t the toughest that coach Kris has ever given me, but on the other hand tough enough to make me yearn for the taper to begin. 55k overall and a 2k swim.
October 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Two weeks to go to the #Lisbon half marathon!
This last week was peak load week, and wasn’t the toughest that coach Kris has ever given me, but on the other hand tough enough to make me yearn for the taper to begin. 55k overall and a 2k swim.
This last week was peak load week, and wasn’t the toughest that coach Kris has ever given me, but on the other hand tough enough to make me yearn for the taper to begin. 55k overall and a 2k swim.
Same….
And an autumnal Sunday afternoon is the perfect moment for it.
And an autumnal Sunday afternoon is the perfect moment for it.
Just seeing this on the page turns some people* into a blubbering mess.
*Me. It’s me.
*Me. It’s me.
October 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Same….
And an autumnal Sunday afternoon is the perfect moment for it.
And an autumnal Sunday afternoon is the perfect moment for it.
So, in #running news, after a summer of seemingly constant injury, I’ve managed 7 weeks of fairly serious training and have my next race in my sights. Just three weeks to the Lisbon half marathon!
I am not as fit as I was in the spring when I did a PB in Zürich but I’m looking for a good run.
I am not as fit as I was in the spring when I did a PB in Zürich but I’m looking for a good run.
October 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
So, in #running news, after a summer of seemingly constant injury, I’ve managed 7 weeks of fairly serious training and have my next race in my sights. Just three weeks to the Lisbon half marathon!
I am not as fit as I was in the spring when I did a PB in Zürich but I’m looking for a good run.
I am not as fit as I was in the spring when I did a PB in Zürich but I’m looking for a good run.
I can never hear the ending of that Gorecki Totus Tuus (just on BBC Radio 3) without also hearing the introductory bars of Bernstein’s Maria from West Side Story.
It improves the Gorecki enormously once you hear it, and you will never be able to unhear it now 😆🎶
It improves the Gorecki enormously once you hear it, and you will never be able to unhear it now 😆🎶
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I can never hear the ending of that Gorecki Totus Tuus (just on BBC Radio 3) without also hearing the introductory bars of Bernstein’s Maria from West Side Story.
It improves the Gorecki enormously once you hear it, and you will never be able to unhear it now 😆🎶
It improves the Gorecki enormously once you hear it, and you will never be able to unhear it now 😆🎶
Thirty years ago to the day… I became a probationary EU civil servant and began a professional life mainly here in Brussels, but also 4 years in Kosovo, 4 years in Palestine and a year in Athens, which has been a remarkable journey and a fantastic opportunity to work for the people of Europe 🇪🇺
October 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Thirty years ago to the day… I became a probationary EU civil servant and began a professional life mainly here in Brussels, but also 4 years in Kosovo, 4 years in Palestine and a year in Athens, which has been a remarkable journey and a fantastic opportunity to work for the people of Europe 🇪🇺
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Honestly why dont we just start lying at this point
September 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Honestly why dont we just start lying at this point
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@BMW has news how it will NOT end its contribution to air pollution : ‘ICE and combustion will never disappear. Never,” said Jochen Goller, member of the board of management of BMW AG for customer, brands and sales,’ www.autocarindia.com/industry/bmw...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@BMW has news how it will NOT end its contribution to air pollution : ‘ICE and combustion will never disappear. Never,” said Jochen Goller, member of the board of management of BMW AG for customer, brands and sales,’ www.autocarindia.com/industry/bmw...