David Porter

Former manager of the Royal Institution's Young Scientist Centre and ex lots of other stuff

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@BBCSport how rude and dismissive can andrew cotter be, show some respect for the hosts to celebrate how they want to!

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@jjsanderson @biglesp Oh but those nights are drawing in!
😁

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@BLAIMGame @Christo03770888 Not skimmed, homogenised, skimmed was blue wasn't it?

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@jjsanderson Never buy fish on a Monday!

[Jonathan Sanderson @jjsanderson]

Not that anyone reads my account, but just in case:

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@STEMillie_ @MercedesBenzUK Congratulations, glad they recognised your talent and enthusiasm

[Lea Rowing Club, Hackney, London @TheLeaRC]

A break from usual proceedings to share some pictures from our monthly river clean up expedition. The team managed to pull out 9 sacks of litter - fantastic work, but sadly it barely scratches the surface of pollution on the River Lea.

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@PeterVogel Probably around '76/7 (age 15/6) at school terminal to Hatfield Poly (now Uni of Hertfordshire) mainframe. Didn't think it then, but so lucky to get such a young introduction to programming.
Loved the clean logic of it compared to actual languages (Fr,Ge, etc. 😁)

[Lea Rowing Club, Hackney, London @TheLeaRC]

🚨 Lea Spring Regatta is nearly full.

‼️ Entries are likely to be suspended within the next 24 hours.

🗳️ If you’re planning to enter, do so ASAP to avoid disappointment!

[Lea Rowing Club, Hackney, London @TheLeaRC]

A rower and not got round to entering? Don’t delay - we are likely to close early!

More details: https://t.co/ZlxGJ8c5b0

[Lea Rowing Club, Hackney, London @TheLeaRC]

Not rowed before? You’re very welcome to come and watch. Our regatta course is all viewable from the canal towpath - and our bar will be open to the public.

[Lea Rowing Club, Hackney, London @TheLeaRC]

As well as our usual Olympic-style fine boat races, this year we’re running an event for mixed crews in stable quads (provided by the club - and open to any @britishrowing member)!

[Lea Rowing Club, Hackney, London @TheLeaRC]

Join us for an East End boat race!

Entries are filling fast for Lea Spring Regatta on 21st April.

Proper sprint rowing racing for all ages and categories, in the heart of Hackney!

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@RuthAmos Congratulations Ruth, released on my birthday, might have to get myself a 🎁

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@TheLeaRC @BritishRowing Also we are in the BR day ticket scheme!

[Ruth Amos 💡 @RuthAmos]

I wrote a book! And it’s available to preorder. It’s about 10 inventions that changed the world and it’s BEAUTIFULLY illustrated by Stacey Thomas 😍

https://t.co/T1i1MFK5O4

[Jonathan Sanderson @jjsanderson]

The jelly baby wave machine rides again!

Honestly, I think this is my legacy for the world.

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@RCurranCrawley @FindingAda @Ri_Science Didn't know you had done this , going to watch today! Can't wait 😁

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@PizzaExpress why have you updated your app to a new (less functional) version in which the QR scanner does not work? Worse, it then asks if you want to enter the code manually, which is impossible as it is not on the sticker...

[David Porter @Afflewine]

@petergallivan @Ri_Science @KingsNMES Oh no! Who is going to call me to ask where things are!
A great innings at a wonderful place🎉 good luck in the new job and keep in touch.