Manchester Mermaid

🧜‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ Outdoor swimmer based in Manchester, U.K. Occasional cyclist and walker. Dog lover. Host of @wildswimpodcast

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@outdoorswimming @outdoor_swimmer any advice for swimmers where bird flu is reported (inland lakes) ? Got one organiser running sessions and another cancelled so I’m confused and can’t find much on Google.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@MCRMetrolink We’ve tapped in at brooklands towards MCR but haven’t been able to get on a tram due to overcrowding. If we seek other transport can we get refunds? What should we do?

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@AvantiWestCoast due to the strikes on 13/12 I’ve needed to cancel my plans and won’t be travelling. How can I claim a full refund for train tickets booked before strikes were announced?

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@StanleySq_Sale @SaleRide Thank you 😊

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@StanleySq_Sale I love so much of what you’ve done with the Square, but I’m really sad that the fairly new bike parking is being reduced significantly to accommodate Christmas trees. In some cases by half, or the entire stand is now inaccessible. @SaleRide

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@StanleySq_Sale @SaleRide Lastly, this wouldn’t have happened in the car park - people would be in uproar.

As a cyclist, you get used to not being catered for so it was fantastic to have racks right outside the shops. Now we can’t use them again for a month. I’m really sad.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@StanleySq_Sale @SaleRide Some of the racks on Hereford St are too close to the wall to use properly, you can’t secure thru back wheel as is the recommended method.

My bike is only insured if it is locked to something immovable so unless that is possible in the office it doesn’t help.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@StanleySq_Sale @SaleRide Maybe I could understand one rack, but it is *all four*. And the photo with the two bikes occupying the only spaces is from today, mid afternoon - already full. Please can you look into relocating the trees to somewhere more suitable, or reducing the number?

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

Wonderful trip to the Lake District last week. See if you can spot me swimming in Brothers Water. #LakeDistrict

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@GMCycleHiveMind Yes, I’ve struggled through here with 2 panniers. Terrible design.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@AvantiWestCoast is the timetable for Tuesday 27th confirmed or not? Your website is contradictory. My boss would like to know if I’m going to work on Tuesday 🤷‍♀️ Cc @AndyBurnhamGM

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@ThreeUKSupport I was trying to register an account to see if I can see why my data isn’t working. I’ve tried on the payg app and on the website. Every time I get this message.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@ThreeUKSupport I can’t register my number. I keep getting this message on the website and app. I’ve tried multiple times with different emails. My data isn’t working and I need it.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@AndyBurnhamGM @AvantiWestCoast Thank you Andy. I’m on the 10:15 Man - Eus to get to work in London. People standing from Manchester. 1st class declassified after we left due to people standing but now full too. Already dreading trying to get home this evening. Paid £90 for this 💩

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@AvantiWestCoast as my train is now cancelled, can I transfer my seat reservation at all? How many additional unreserved carriages are you running? I need to work on the train and I’m worried I’ll be standing MAN - EUS 25/08

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@CrossCountryUK Thanks, but you need to improve communications around this. The website where you submit a claim says 10 days. The auto response says busy periods would be up to 20 days not ~40.

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@CrossCountryUK hi, I raised two delay repay claims on 12th June through your website and I haven’t heard anything. I chased via email after 20 days but still nothing. Help?

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@CrossCountryUK Yes
XC-220612-BBRH
And
XC-220612-BBRJ

[Manchester Mermaid @McrMermaid]

@AdamBronkhorst Larger businesses need to put up signs on site, and provide details on their website, possibly including directions.

Decent stands not right up against a wall

If you provide cover for shopping trolleys it should be illegal to have to park a bike in the rain 🤞