Helen Applecross

Loves motorbikes, art, hills, sea, books & chewing the fat with old friends. Believes in an international, outward looking, welcoming & independent Scotland.

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@GraysonWWE In summer it’s light until after 11pm - just saying 😀

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My musical pal Craig has created a disquieting and unique take on What a Wonderful World. https://t.co/7QV6Uubbhr

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Just finished a fantastic Saturday ride out around Oban, Glencoe, Fort William and Kinlochleven - very jealous of my pal’s Triumph Scrambler.

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@BRBMotoblog I enjoy riding in groups, when people are looking out for one another & not showing off. But biking alone is great! I did a Europe trip solo (France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria & Germany) & decided to ride one mountain road twice, which was fun but delayed me by several hours 😀

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@AyoCaesar @tomlinsonlindam Scotland’s water is already under public ownership through Scottish Water and is not privately run - its quality is ranked the highest in the UK.

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@edinburghpaper The Venue

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@johnharris1969 @martinimarie I’m thankful my brother (non verbal, with learning disabilities) is in a supported house of 3 people & 24 hour care. He enjoys lots of activities out & about with kind, brilliant staff. For 10 yrs he was abused in an institution. His present living situation is a fragile blessing

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@Grouse_Beater My husband used to go under age drinking in there with his pals back in the day (he’s 44 so that was a long time ago 😀). Then a policeman bought the pub so they had to go over to Denholm instead to drink. A well known photographer had it for a while - but no idea who has it now.

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@carlfreer @AfricanArchives I bought King Leopold’s Ghost in Brussels when visiting there. It was the most devastating book I’d ever read & opened my eyes to horrific events in the Congo under King Leopold that I’d not been aware of. There is so much hidden history that needs to better known & understood.

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@EmmaWebsdale Edinburgh Council did similar in Prince’s St Gardens - felled beautiful, mature trees. Many Edinburgh residents complained but could not stop it happening 😢

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@wendgill @neilmcrowther @RoseUnwin As sister of a brother with learning disabilities & autism, after our mum died of cancer in 2011, I’ve continually advocated for him to live his best life. I’ve often challenged decisions that would limit his activities. Without family it can be a completely different story.

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@OwenJones84 Well said - she has been amazing and I am gutted to see her go.

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@robin_jb They originated in the 1960s as unfaired, stripped back bikes & have enjoyed a modern revival. The name came about in the 60s because folks used to race around between biker cafes - or that’s the story ! So much that could have been done with that & #TheApprentice wrecked it 😢😭

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OMG #TheApprentice have just discovered women ride bikes and have no idea what a Cafe Racer is 🤣

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@Ralph_Hapschatt Just watching this episode - it’s hysterical 🤣

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@sophiemcginn Scotland 😀

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@P0wley80 @debsinindia @deathinparadise Yes - hope not 😢

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@debsinindia @deathinparadise I think the loose ends of the previous episodes of #DeathInParadise (the copper arriving, Sophie and the guy watching in the car) are going to come together in a finale - there’s going to be something bigger afoot 😬

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@MickCondon I did it in 2014, before it was the NC500 & it was beautiful & quiet. Then again in 2017 over 5 days from Edinburgh, which was about the right amount of time - it was busier & I also detoured off it on B roads. I’d go in either May (pre midge season) or Sept (post midge season)

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@zcelticboy @bbcapprentice @Lord_Sugar He got rid of the Irish guy as well in week 2 of the last series - the rugby player - who was really good I felt 👍