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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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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 4h

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

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 2h

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 · 2h

Thanks Paul

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 4h

Great shop 👌

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 10h

Fans of #TheArchers who only listen to the omnibus will be relieved to hear that the 3 minute sex scene between George and Amber has been cut for time. #TheArchers

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 12h

Dancing lights in the lobby #Stunday #Photography #EastCoastKin

Inside an office building lobby, looking towards three rotating doors with the sunlight coming in at a different angle from each, intersecting with a curved reception desk in the foreground.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 13h

Human piñata at the grandkids' birthday party?

BBC story: I was shocked when mum told me what she wants to do with her body when she dies.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Take care Andrew - your fans outnumber the haters by thousands to one.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

It's now 16 years since I started sending a weekly local news email to residents in my ward, first as a campaigner, then as a councillor and now on behalf of the current councillors. That's over 800 emails, and still going strong: over 60% of emails get opened each week.

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Have they considered not pouring massage oil over the roads and pavements every morning?

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Party conferences haven't changed much in years. Held across 5-6 days, often expensive to attend, and trying to do many different things: showcase the party, enthuse activists, a social meet-up, sometimes develop policy and thinking. Are they fit for purpose and, if not, how should they be changed?

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

"Haribo declined to comment when approached by the BBC." *chef's kiss"

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

I think we have to admit that George and Amber did the deed. #TheArchers

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

It is tempting - if I was rich or brave enough

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Please don't. Regardless of your views on AI, shorting is hugely risky. With normal investing, the worst that can happen is that you lose all the money you invested. When you short a company, there's no limit to the amount you can lose.

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Here you are, Alison. Some advice from the doctor, just in case it comes in handy.

Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 1d

Right-wingers: there are so many non-white people in the UK, they're taking over.

Also right-wingers: why are there so many non-white people on TV? There are hardly any in the country.