Rob Hattersley
@robhattersley.bsky.social
Escapee primary teacher & child safety/lifeskills charity leader, now investigating ideas @reconnection.org.uk. Books, walks, cycling, piano, history, French, places, esp. Dorset & Orkney. Born 327ppm. Exvangelical. Be kind, always.
Enjoyed @steverichards.bsky.social & @iaindale.bsky.social at #Bridport #BridLit yesterday. Always good to hear nuance and curiosity in politics, not just opinion. Really interesting on Thatcher and Blair similarities/differences and how we are still living with their influence.
November 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Enjoyed @steverichards.bsky.social & @iaindale.bsky.social at #Bridport #BridLit yesterday. Always good to hear nuance and curiosity in politics, not just opinion. Really interesting on Thatcher and Blair similarities/differences and how we are still living with their influence.
Fab 24 hours in #Bristol to see #Tidelines. Chilled morning too; a mix of history, justice, books and coffee Available via @gwr.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Fab 24 hours in #Bristol to see #Tidelines. Chilled morning too; a mix of history, justice, books and coffee Available via @gwr.com
Israel gets away with it. Badenoch thinks if you ignore climate breakdown it will go away. Far right say *Starmer* is inciting violence. People think it ok to be horrible about an MP’s baby. And that’s before 10am. I’m off for a walk, on which I will remind myself it’s not me that’s mad…?
October 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Israel gets away with it. Badenoch thinks if you ignore climate breakdown it will go away. Far right say *Starmer* is inciting violence. People think it ok to be horrible about an MP’s baby. And that’s before 10am. I’m off for a walk, on which I will remind myself it’s not me that’s mad…?
Be great to have the camera the right way round!!
September 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Be great to have the camera the right way round!!
It’s not ‘The Orkneys’; it’s ’Orkney’. A place in its own right, not just a vague region. Otherwise a great discussion!
August 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It’s not ‘The Orkneys’; it’s ’Orkney’. A place in its own right, not just a vague region. Otherwise a great discussion!
Amid the frankly awful news, our garden has provided an oasis of calm and beauty this year, largely thanks to the skilled efforts of our Ukrainian guest.
August 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Amid the frankly awful news, our garden has provided an oasis of calm and beauty this year, largely thanks to the skilled efforts of our Ukrainian guest.
Finally made it up @nationaltrust.org.uk The Hardy Monument after 7 years living here, en route by bike to Hive Beach. Never been open when I’ve passed before. Stunning view. Thank you NT volunteers!
No, not that that Hardy, the first one! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardy_M...
No, not that that Hardy, the first one! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardy_M...
July 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Finally made it up @nationaltrust.org.uk The Hardy Monument after 7 years living here, en route by bike to Hive Beach. Never been open when I’ve passed before. Stunning view. Thank you NT volunteers!
No, not that that Hardy, the first one! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardy_M...
No, not that that Hardy, the first one! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardy_M...
If you’re on leave and staying away from home, it’s a HOLIDAY, *not* a staycation.
England, Wales and Scotland offer fabulous places to visit. My personal favourites are #Orkney and #Pembrokeshire. No need to fly overseas and you can even leave the car at home.
England, Wales and Scotland offer fabulous places to visit. My personal favourites are #Orkney and #Pembrokeshire. No need to fly overseas and you can even leave the car at home.
July 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
If you’re on leave and staying away from home, it’s a HOLIDAY, *not* a staycation.
England, Wales and Scotland offer fabulous places to visit. My personal favourites are #Orkney and #Pembrokeshire. No need to fly overseas and you can even leave the car at home.
England, Wales and Scotland offer fabulous places to visit. My personal favourites are #Orkney and #Pembrokeshire. No need to fly overseas and you can even leave the car at home.
Admit defeat and ditch the quiet carriage? app.independent.co.uk/2025/05/16/2...
May 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Admit defeat and ditch the quiet carriage? app.independent.co.uk/2025/05/16/2...
Good to see #Dorchester #CivicSociety at the Town Council’s Open Event this lunchtime @dorchesterarts.bsky.social, and to see the strong beneficial partnerships built. Two-hatting with @dorchestertransport.org.uk
May 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Good to see #Dorchester #CivicSociety at the Town Council’s Open Event this lunchtime @dorchesterarts.bsky.social, and to see the strong beneficial partnerships built. Two-hatting with @dorchestertransport.org.uk
Enjoying re-reading #TheSubtleKnife (Philip Pullman) & reminded about shock of a human without their daemon. Similar now to one without their phone. Sat in St John’s Garden; everyone on phones. I know I am now too, but enjoyed 10 minutes just sitting first, presumably looking very suspect.
May 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Enjoying re-reading #TheSubtleKnife (Philip Pullman) & reminded about shock of a human without their daemon. Similar now to one without their phone. Sat in St John’s Garden; everyone on phones. I know I am now too, but enjoyed 10 minutes just sitting first, presumably looking very suspect.
I was ‘quite amused’ when our guide pointed out that the Queen Victoria statue is atop a large underground public lavatory, bringing a different slant to the phrase ‘being on the throne’.
April 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I was ‘quite amused’ when our guide pointed out that the Queen Victoria statue is atop a large underground public lavatory, bringing a different slant to the phrase ‘being on the throne’.
Pleased to have been part of @yhacs.bsky.social quarterly get together in #Hull this weekend. Fascinating historical tour this morning, then a well-attended meeting at the home of William Wilberforce. ‘England owes to him the reformation of manners; the world owes him the abolition of slavery.
April 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Pleased to have been part of @yhacs.bsky.social quarterly get together in #Hull this weekend. Fascinating historical tour this morning, then a well-attended meeting at the home of William Wilberforce. ‘England owes to him the reformation of manners; the world owes him the abolition of slavery.
Quite enjoying my first experience of #HullTrains, with the exception of the apparent inability of #train designers to line up windows with seats. The Victorians managed it!
April 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Quite enjoying my first experience of #HullTrains, with the exception of the apparent inability of #train designers to line up windows with seats. The Victorians managed it!
Lovely to have a violinist friend round for me to accompany on piano, ranging from Handel to McCartney and The Corrs. I’ve don’t regret leaving the beliefs and judgementalism of church behind, but do miss the music and ‘camaraderie’.
April 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Lovely to have a violinist friend round for me to accompany on piano, ranging from Handel to McCartney and The Corrs. I’ve don’t regret leaving the beliefs and judgementalism of church behind, but do miss the music and ‘camaraderie’.
Morning Worship, Ringstead, Dorset
March 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Morning Worship, Ringstead, Dorset
March 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Enjoyed visiting Nothe Fort run by #Weymouth Civic Society this afternoon with chair James Farquharson. They passed the 100,000 visitor mark in 2024. Great example of a civic society protecting heritage, engaging community and making it pay. Much to learn. #MakingPlacesGreatTogether
March 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Enjoyed visiting Nothe Fort run by #Weymouth Civic Society this afternoon with chair James Farquharson. They passed the 100,000 visitor mark in 2024. Great example of a civic society protecting heritage, engaging community and making it pay. Much to learn. #MakingPlacesGreatTogether
‘Have I missed the connection to Arnside’? ‘Yes, but fear not, there is a friendly railway pub over there.’
I can vouch for the friendliness, and recommend the Lancaster stout. A personal celebration I’ll post about next week…
I can vouch for the friendliness, and recommend the Lancaster stout. A personal celebration I’ll post about next week…
January 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
‘Have I missed the connection to Arnside’? ‘Yes, but fear not, there is a friendly railway pub over there.’
I can vouch for the friendliness, and recommend the Lancaster stout. A personal celebration I’ll post about next week…
I can vouch for the friendliness, and recommend the Lancaster stout. A personal celebration I’ll post about next week…
Hadn’t expected to have to ring 999 when the crossing gates jammed on red at Bare Lane station! Impatient idiots risking everything by driving across on red. Thankfully now resolved.
January 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hadn’t expected to have to ring 999 when the crossing gates jammed on red at Bare Lane station! Impatient idiots risking everything by driving across on red. Thankfully now resolved.
Quite pleased with how our new website @dorchestertransport.org.uk is going. If you live in or near
#Dorchester #Dorset, or are just interested, check it out and sign up for email updates #IntegratedTransport #SustainableTransport #ActiveTravel #StreetsForPeople www.dorchestertransport.org.uk
#Dorchester #Dorset, or are just interested, check it out and sign up for email updates #IntegratedTransport #SustainableTransport #ActiveTravel #StreetsForPeople www.dorchestertransport.org.uk
January 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Quite pleased with how our new website @dorchestertransport.org.uk is going. If you live in or near
#Dorchester #Dorset, or are just interested, check it out and sign up for email updates #IntegratedTransport #SustainableTransport #ActiveTravel #StreetsForPeople www.dorchestertransport.org.uk
#Dorchester #Dorset, or are just interested, check it out and sign up for email updates #IntegratedTransport #SustainableTransport #ActiveTravel #StreetsForPeople www.dorchestertransport.org.uk
A Merry but also reflective Solstice to all my avid followers! All all those not so avid too!
December 21, 2024 at 10:14 AM
A Merry but also reflective Solstice to all my avid followers! All all those not so avid too!
#CorfeCastle very much alive, just not regularly connected to the national network although trains can and have run through.
December 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM
#CorfeCastle very much alive, just not regularly connected to the national network although trains can and have run through.