Rob Pike

Husband, pedantic git, Triumph rider, classic Mini owner, nature lover, hill walker, ale trailer, allotment holder, & happily retired civil engineer.

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

@britishminiclub @ArtbyBex @WWWMiniOC @minisportltd @petrol_ped @JoPolleyRacing @Miniphernaliaco @TisI_LeClerc @sarahcrabtreee @RyanMiniClubbyG @mikebrewer Our 1961 Austin Seven. Purchased new by my parents just before their wedding and much loved part of the family ever since. My first journey in her was home from the maternity ward, just over a year later. Stolen/recovered circa 2000. Resprayed in 2014, gearbox overhaul 2019.

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

@Liz_Kentish Thanks for your comment. Must admit the whole house and grounds was a stunning day out.

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

Found this natty little number at the #Nationaltrust Attingham Park, #Shropshire.
#postboxsaturday

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

In March 2026, a 20 year old male, Henry Collins; a fox-hunter with the East Cornwall Hunt viciously rode his horse into a female hunt saboteur from Kernow Sabs, Monitors and Animal Rights Team - Cornwall before launching into an unprovoked brutal attack beating her with his whip whilst atop his horse.

There are long established links between those who abuse animals, going onto inflict violence upon women and girls.

For a 20-year old to already display such violent misogynistic behaviour speaks volumes about the culture in which these thugs are raised.

Please take part in the Government consultation to finally ban this disgusting “sport” for good 👉 https://t.co/LU5aw2G5YF

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

A wonderful display of #Nationaltrust wheelbarrows, with a water barrow in the foreground .
#allmetalmonday #rust #history

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Located along the Edinburgh Royal Mile.
#postboxsaturday

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

Some of the joys to be found at #Nationaltrust Attingham Park.
#fingerpostfriday #walking #getoutside

[Hannah Bourne-Taylor @WriterHannahBT]

If you can, put a shallow dish of water out for wildlife who will seriously appreciate access to water during this #heatwave. 70% of natural small bodies of water have gone since the ‘70’s & water will spell the difference between life and death for some.

[Hunt Saboteurs Association @HuntSabs]

Speaking at the rally against hunting with hounds in London last Saturday, Megan McCubbin spoke up about the fact that every animal involved in hunting is a victim.

As hunts desperately clutch at straws, they are professing to love their hounds and horses but there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

In 2023 Guy Fitzearle, the then Kimblewick Hunt huntsman savagely beat a hound in front of field riders. East Herts Sabs reported that “the hound wasn’t doing as it was told so he grabbed it by the tail, beat it around the head until it was covered in blood and the screams and howls were heard by all of the field riders. He apparently then turned on his horse.”

Prior to this in 2022, renewable energy company Ecotricity published undercover footage filmed at the Carmathenshire Hunt kennels. The footage shows the huntsman Will Pinkney shooting hounds in the head before throwing their bodies into bins. Will shot nine hounds in 40 minutes.

Pictured is Henry Warner who at the time was whipper in for the North Shropshire Hunt, dragging a hound that had been caught in barbed wire fencing. Thankfully Staffordshire Hunt Sabs were on hand to free the hound before Henry charged in and dragged the visibly terrified hound away.

Only last year in October 2025 Calder Valley Hunt Sabs released a video of Middleton huntsman Jason O'Donnell violently whipping his frightened horse. In another case of disgusting cruelty, in 2024 East Yorkshire Coast Hunt Sabs captured drone footage of Derwent Hunt huntsman Damian Redman, repeatedly striking a horse at the hunt kennels.

These are not isolated incidents, violence towards animals is a prevalent part of hunting. Whether it is the wildlife that is being hunted, hounds or horses, they are all victims.

Complete the government consultation into banning “trail hunting” and end this cycle of cruelty for good. https://t.co/LU5aw2G5YF

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

Enjoyable day out with our Austin Seven at the South Zeal Classic car Rally, shame the weather didn't oblige. Some other wonderful examples of the British car industry on show too.
#allmetalmonday #ClassicCar #ClassicMini #MINI #originalmini

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

Box and friends!
#postboxsaturday

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A view from the #Norfolk coast path.
#fingerpostfriday #walking #getoutside

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

Spotted recently at #Nationaltrust Montacute House.
#postboxsaturday

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

One from the archives. Trouble is, I took it that long ago that I haven't got a clue where it is!!
#fingerpostfriday #walking #getoutside

[Richard Bowler @RichardBowler1]

Looking like it's a fair chance the Badger slaughter will end in England only to start in Wales. We can expect night shooting, lamping, protests, millions of £ in policing costs and ancient badger setts to fall silent. Please share.
@BadgerTrust @domdyer70 @ChrisGPackham

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

Found in the lovely #Somerset village of Tintinhull. #postboxsaturday

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All you need to know for a fun day out at #Nationaltrust Trerice.
#fingerpostfriday #walking #getoutside

[Richard Bowler @RichardBowler1]

Just look at that face. Please don't let him down, if you haven't already, please fill out the consultation to ban "Trail" fox hunting.
The Countryside Alliance are really putting a lot of effort in to getting the pro hunt to fill in the consultation. Let's not waste this chance.

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

About to start a 'bargain hunt' at Marlesford Mill antiques centre in #Suffolk.
#postboxsaturday

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

This looks a bit Norfolky and coastpathy!!
#fingerpostfriday #walking #getoutside

[Rob Pike @RobPike18]

This one was doing sterling service in Stirling Services, where the M80 and M9 meet. Located near the queue for the Greggs!
#postboxsaturday