Nick Hickman
@nickhickman.bsky.social
Member of Paramount Cycle Racing Team and #Shropshire Hills Labour Party Branch.
Married 31 years. Retired. Favourite jobs:
Husband
Cycle mechanic
Programme Director for Big Pharma
Coach
Project Manager for African medical charity
Windscreen fitter
Married 31 years. Retired. Favourite jobs:
Husband
Cycle mechanic
Programme Director for Big Pharma
Coach
Project Manager for African medical charity
Windscreen fitter
I guess it's been there for thousands of years but it was new to me and Monty Dog this morning, and we had it all to ourselves. Light Spout Waterfall above Carding Mill Valley, #Shropshire . Great to be out walking a bit further again after some surgery recently.
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I guess it's been there for thousands of years but it was new to me and Monty Dog this morning, and we had it all to ourselves. Light Spout Waterfall above Carding Mill Valley, #Shropshire . Great to be out walking a bit further again after some surgery recently.
Beautiful sunshine on Castle Hill above All Stretton, #Shropshire this morning. Monty dog was up there as King of the Castle while I was the Dirty Rascal down below.
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Beautiful sunshine on Castle Hill above All Stretton, #Shropshire this morning. Monty dog was up there as King of the Castle while I was the Dirty Rascal down below.
Dirty Lane by All Stretton? @gardeningwitch.bsky.social was there with Monty dog this morning but couldn't make it round the usual loop.
November 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dirty Lane by All Stretton? @gardeningwitch.bsky.social was there with Monty dog this morning but couldn't make it round the usual loop.
She might go for a nice walk in the countryside to chill out a bit. Not round here though, black sheep everywhere today and hardly any white ones.
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
She might go for a nice walk in the countryside to chill out a bit. Not round here though, black sheep everywhere today and hardly any white ones.
But here in UK it is National Crisp Sandwich Day. You guys are missing out on this gourmet experience.
October 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
But here in UK it is National Crisp Sandwich Day. You guys are missing out on this gourmet experience.
@gardeningwitch.bsky.social has excelled herself for the Little & Large tomatoes this year. 731g vs. 2g.
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@gardeningwitch.bsky.social has excelled herself for the Little & Large tomatoes this year. 731g vs. 2g.
A rather grey, drizzly day but the morning dog walk up the Batch Valley #Shropshire always has something colourful to enjoy.
October 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
A rather grey, drizzly day but the morning dog walk up the Batch Valley #Shropshire always has something colourful to enjoy.
Spotted a toad while putting the bin out for collection this evening. I saw a remarkable resemblance to someone in the news.
September 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Spotted a toad while putting the bin out for collection this evening. I saw a remarkable resemblance to someone in the news.
Found a tiny little toad this morning on my walk with Monty dog under Novers Hill in #Shropshire. Size of my thumbnail. Might have been a prince of course but I didn't kiss it to find out. Would have been rude to as I hadn't brushed my teeth yet.
August 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Found a tiny little toad this morning on my walk with Monty dog under Novers Hill in #Shropshire. Size of my thumbnail. Might have been a prince of course but I didn't kiss it to find out. Would have been rude to as I hadn't brushed my teeth yet.
Missed 'em. Those #Shropshire faeries are really tricky to catch and flew off just as I was lining up the perfect shot this morning.
August 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Missed 'em. Those #Shropshire faeries are really tricky to catch and flew off just as I was lining up the perfect shot this morning.
Racing again this week, for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. 10 miles TT. First time out on a 1970s Harry Quinn I have restored. Lovely to ride but not as fast as modern bikes (and younger riders). Came last but loved it.
July 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Racing again this week, for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. 10 miles TT. First time out on a 1970s Harry Quinn I have restored. Lovely to ride but not as fast as modern bikes (and younger riders). Came last but loved it.
Lawful protest or terrorists blocking the road?
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
June 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Lawful protest or terrorists blocking the road?
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
Actually was a theatre troupe who travelled with a LeJog ride I did in 1990. The angry scarecrows in a field on the Wenlock Edge and the alien tourists inspecting our campsite in Upton on Severn were some other memorable acts.
Was representing a candidate outside a polling station (Atcham, #Shropshire)
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
May 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Was representing a candidate outside a polling station (Atcham, #Shropshire)
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
this morning. So quiet. Three or four voters in a couple of hours. Maybe lots of postal votes? I'll be at the count tomorrow. Will be interesting to see the turnout. Looks like every vote could really make a difference.
Up at 5:30 to go racing for Paramount CRT. The Mid Shropshire Wheelers 25 miles Time Trial. Didn't come last.
April 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Up at 5:30 to go racing for Paramount CRT. The Mid Shropshire Wheelers 25 miles Time Trial. Didn't come last.
Jonathan's Rock above the Batch Valley in #Shropshire this morning. Found a new (to me) track up there from the gully, which is is getting a bit easier to navigate as the terrain dries out. Starting to see a few more lambs up on top.
March 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Jonathan's Rock above the Batch Valley in #Shropshire this morning. Found a new (to me) track up there from the gully, which is is getting a bit easier to navigate as the terrain dries out. Starting to see a few more lambs up on top.
BBC Radio 4's Any Questions in the village hall at All Stretton in the #Shropshire Hills this evening was good. I certainly didn't agree with some points made but it's important that this kind of debate can happen here.
March 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
BBC Radio 4's Any Questions in the village hall at All Stretton in the #Shropshire Hills this evening was good. I certainly didn't agree with some points made but it's important that this kind of debate can happen here.
Wild ponies on Novers Hill above All Stretton. There are one or two new lambs about too but we didn't see any today.
March 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Wild ponies on Novers Hill above All Stretton. There are one or two new lambs about too but we didn't see any today.
To mark #ShropshireDay I cooked up a Shropshire Fidget Pie. @gardeningwitch.bsky.social had second helpings so I think it was OK.
February 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
To mark #ShropshireDay I cooked up a Shropshire Fidget Pie. @gardeningwitch.bsky.social had second helpings so I think it was OK.
Was going to do some decorating but Monty Dog took over so I shall have a beer instead.
February 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Was going to do some decorating but Monty Dog took over so I shall have a beer instead.
Started my cycling time trial season as usual with the Ely & District CC Hardriders 25. The lane along the Hundred Foot Drain doesn't get any less rough but at least there was a bit of a tail wind along there this year. Was riding for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. Photo courtesy Davey Jones.
February 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Started my cycling time trial season as usual with the Ely & District CC Hardriders 25. The lane along the Hundred Foot Drain doesn't get any less rough but at least there was a bit of a tail wind along there this year. Was riding for Paramount Cycle Racing Team. Photo courtesy Davey Jones.
Ponies were grazing rather lower down than usual on the Long Mynd today. Some weather coming in maybe?
February 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ponies were grazing rather lower down than usual on the Long Mynd today. Some weather coming in maybe?
A cold, grey day but the old oak tree on Novers Hill didn't seem to mind and the viburnum (?) was going for it anyway.
January 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A cold, grey day but the old oak tree on Novers Hill didn't seem to mind and the viburnum (?) was going for it anyway.
A bit slushy in the village earlier this morning but quite attractive a little way up the valley. Hopefully it will all be gone soon though and not hang around for days.
January 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A bit slushy in the village earlier this morning but quite attractive a little way up the valley. Hopefully it will all be gone soon though and not hang around for days.
"They said you was high classed. Well, that was just a lie. You ain't nothing but a hound dog ..."
Monty is not impressed with Elvis night here.
Monty is not impressed with Elvis night here.
January 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"They said you was high classed. Well, that was just a lie. You ain't nothing but a hound dog ..."
Monty is not impressed with Elvis night here.
Monty is not impressed with Elvis night here.