EdChicken

Keen on the outdoors, respect, integrity, and not being patronised. The future belongs to my grandchildren.

[Peter Barron @BarronMedia]

#Darlington grandad Keith Wilson has published a book about his mountain climbing exploits as part of his campaign to raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease. It was launched with a book-signing at the top of Roseberry Topping. Full story on my page in Saturday's @TheNorthernEcho

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@LNER @basslady To be fair, LNER are better than most with bike bookings. But it's a VERY low bar

[OpenChiswick @OpenChiswickW4]

Right wingers really need to learn that they will never come out of an argument with a cyclist looking good.

Cyclists are their nemesis.

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@SarahWoods66 Even as a member it's the same experience. How to get a freebie as a 'celeb' is what I wonder! I'd recommend Harrogate which is well organised and has plenty of spaces to just sit and soak it up. With live music too.

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@lukeakehurst It's the standard right wing trope making it about poor parenting. Without such provision, there are many folk who would not be able to hold down a job.

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@ArtistCyclist Please reveal what brand of waterproof. It's supposed to be summer soon but....

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Farage isn’t a statesman, he’s an OnlyFans creator for Brexit nostalgia, but it's just him whispering “take back control” for £80 a pop.
I mean seriously, if grifting were an Olympic sport, he wouldn’t just win gold, he’d launch a crowdfunding campaign to upgrade it to platinum.

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@Tinfoildestroy @darrengrimes He sets the standard for his underlings

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@hindleanna @prestonlabour Sadly par for the course with Reform as evidenced here in Durham

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@thfc10010 @Cliffinkent @louderry I expect folks voted thinking councillors would do the job they were elected to do. This behaviour lowers turnout further and encourages " they're all the same" comments

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@Cliffinkent @louderry The same in Durham

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@bmay No!!!!

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@Parody_PM Only if you're able to accept the evidence of your own eyes and ears, as shown in reform's Durham

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@SimonHarrisMBD A year into Reform on Durham we find they get elected and then just don't bother. But the council claims to reduce waste!

[nazir afzal @nazirafzal]

No matter how you vote in the #LocalElections, Labour will hold power nationally for 3 years with a big majority, that won’t change

What WILL change is your local council’s Competence, Accountability & the Quality of Your Public Services

That choice is yours
Your vote matters

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@Aviemoron Indeed!

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

Exploring #Orkney by bike; Hoy takes some beating. Neolithic and wartime points of interest everywhere and such lovely helpful folk.

[20's Plenty for Us @20splentyforus]

Surely you are better than this Richard.
1. You know there are no "rules" on setting 20mph limits only "guidance".
2. You know that 80% of child road casualties are NOT when travelling to/from school.
3. You know that in Wales urban/village road casualties are down by 26%.
4. You know that setting 20mph back to "only outside schools" will kill and injure people.
5. You know it would increase insurance premiums.

20mph isn't "anti-motorist" any more than seat-belts, air-bags or traffic lights, but you attitude seems to be anti-life and livability in our communities.

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@Gfletch_ Nice to show the Wear off so well

[EdChicken @EdChicken2]

@EilidhCarr @g3zay It's good, but for anyone cycling or walking, be Awre you're a long way from any provisions.