Carla Francome
@carlafrancome.bsky.social
Communications fan and storyteller • TEDx Speaker • Former TV Producer • Award-winning cycle campaigner • Former clown, expect jokes.
That really is some bike!
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
That really is some bike!
Reposted by Carla Francome
20 Nov - Handlebars of Happiness features storyteller @lesabrecanberra.bsky.social who’ll explain his latest epic.
He took his recumbent tricycle from Canberra to London, rode from Heathrow and hung out with good eggs like @carlafrancome.bsky.social, before riding through parts of ENG & France.
He took his recumbent tricycle from Canberra to London, rode from Heathrow and hung out with good eggs like @carlafrancome.bsky.social, before riding through parts of ENG & France.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
20 Nov - Handlebars of Happiness features storyteller @lesabrecanberra.bsky.social who’ll explain his latest epic.
He took his recumbent tricycle from Canberra to London, rode from Heathrow and hung out with good eggs like @carlafrancome.bsky.social, before riding through parts of ENG & France.
He took his recumbent tricycle from Canberra to London, rode from Heathrow and hung out with good eggs like @carlafrancome.bsky.social, before riding through parts of ENG & France.
Oof I’m sorry. The problem is they just don’t care. There are so many fake customer service agents from booking.com which just shows how bad it is! Well done for fighting them
booking.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Oof I’m sorry. The problem is they just don’t care. There are so many fake customer service agents from booking.com which just shows how bad it is! Well done for fighting them
Never got my money back. They just don’t care IMO
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Never got my money back. They just don’t care IMO
a big thanks to the Ranelagh pub for offering 20% off to everyone who’d been to the launch. It was fully booked!
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
a big thanks to the Ranelagh pub for offering 20% off to everyone who’d been to the launch. It was fully booked!
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
Well done to everyone who’s been involved in this, what a brilliant effort. Cycle campaigners, this can be some inspo perhaps … 9/9
I’m here to listen to you, do come knocking, thank you”.
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I’m here to listen to you, do come knocking, thank you”.
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
There must have been over 100 people there today, not just adults and kids, but older people too, to come and sit and watch. My dad loved perching and being part of the hubbub. And finally, … 8/9
Emily, who’s the cabinet member for parks and leisure, and a ward councillor here then did a speech.
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Emily, who’s the cabinet member for parks and leisure, and a ward councillor here then did a speech.
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
She said it was “a pleasure to be here in my own ward to open this park that will be used by residents in Haringey and Enfield”. She continued: “My door is very much open, and .. /7
The council will also now maintain it.
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The council will also now maintain it.
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
Theresa in her speech said: “Many thanks to @emilyarkell.bsky.social for supporting us and agreeing for the council to look after it”.
Katie told me afterwards that the 2 local ward councillors including Emily had been very supportive and helpful. - 6/9
the parks and leisure team to oversee the project - like asking for bids to choose the right equipment, and then overseeing the installation.
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
the parks and leisure team to oversee the project - like asking for bids to choose the right equipment, and then overseeing the installation.
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
The council organised the contract with the right equipment company, and provided the project management to oversee its installation -/5
been when they found out!)
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
been when they found out!)
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
So the Friends of the Green Bounds Green raised just over £20,000, but then they needed to put it into action. At this point they needed Haringey council to get involved.
Katie explained to me afterwards that it had to be a person from … 4/9
persistence is needed with these things huh.
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
persistence is needed with these things huh.
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
They explained how they did it - they raised £975 from putting on local events, and applied for a grant from the National lottery community fund.
They were granted £19,186 in 2024 🎉🎉 (What a brilliant day that must have … 3/9
a lot. Theresa, Eric and Katie (in high-vis) from The Friends told us that the team have wanted a new playground here since 2017.
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
a lot. Theresa, Eric and Katie (in high-vis) from The Friends told us that the team have wanted a new playground here since 2017.
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
Wow change takes time doesn’t it! That’s 8 years. (Reminds me of some other kind of campaigning *cough*).
It’s amazing how much drive and … 2/9
Hey @carolinerussell.bsky.social I thought you’d like the public toilets in Margate in the thread - real inspo for London!
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hey @carolinerussell.bsky.social I thought you’d like the public toilets in Margate in the thread - real inspo for London!
Reposted by Carla Francome
Westgate has a lovely wide path for cycling. I loved this chalk note on the wall in the 3rd picture: “Parker + Mummy + Bike ➡️” so cute!
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Westgate has a lovely wide path for cycling. I loved this chalk note on the wall in the 3rd picture: “Parker + Mummy + Bike ➡️” so cute!
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
There was a lot of us and we were on foot but I’ve cycled around this area before and along here and it’s gorgeous. … 2/9
There’s a sea water swimming pool in Margate brrr. (And saunas). And I was delighted to see these toilets in Margate, so nicely decorated too. We should be showing off our public toilets! Let’s make a feature of them 🤩🤩 … 9/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
There’s a sea water swimming pool in Margate brrr. (And saunas). And I was delighted to see these toilets in Margate, so nicely decorated too. We should be showing off our public toilets! Let’s make a feature of them 🤩🤩 … 9/9
We had a middle class problem in Margate - the Turner gallery is closed this week!
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We had a middle class problem in Margate - the Turner gallery is closed this week!
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
But there’s cafes and shops to explore. I thought these “More to Margate” boxes were cute, if a bit warn, and was pleased to see a water filler. And the lights - ducks/fish/dragons?! Discuss. 8/9
Westgate has a lovely little town with shops and restaurants, so it’s great for exploring. Even a restaurant called “Quince!” Posh. Naturally I just took a photo and then went back to our Airbnb and made something cheap 😂 … 7/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Westgate has a lovely little town with shops and restaurants, so it’s great for exploring. Even a restaurant called “Quince!” Posh. Naturally I just took a photo and then went back to our Airbnb and made something cheap 😂 … 7/9
“What shall we call the street here?”
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“What shall we call the street here?”
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
“I reckon Sea Road”
“That works”.
A classic in Westgate - it actually runs along the beach, wish I’d got a snap! … 6/9
The council building is lovely too. Imagine being a councillor here! What fun. Well probably, although I think it might be a reform council around here so maybe not so fun 😨 … 5/9
November 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The council building is lovely too. Imagine being a councillor here! What fun. Well probably, although I think it might be a reform council around here so maybe not so fun 😨 … 5/9