Dave aka Fletch
@sirfletchphelps.bsky.social
Cyclist. Guitarist. Bass Basher. Brummie. Gobshite. Green.
Second ever winner of Fix the Headlines.
Second ever winner of Fix the Headlines.
Great to hear another show stealing turn from Thanos on @iandunt.bsky.social 's latest Striking 13 podcast! Despite the eldritch horror of current affairs he had me in fits of giggles.
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Great to hear another show stealing turn from Thanos on @iandunt.bsky.social 's latest Striking 13 podcast! Despite the eldritch horror of current affairs he had me in fits of giggles.
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
🚲 What's the threshold for a cycle lane not being controversial? Is it 51%? 🚲
55.88% - Support
4.24% - Neutral
39.41% - Don't support
0.47% - Don't know
55.88% - Support
4.24% - Neutral
39.41% - Don't support
0.47% - Don't know
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🚲 What's the threshold for a cycle lane not being controversial? Is it 51%? 🚲
55.88% - Support
4.24% - Neutral
39.41% - Don't support
0.47% - Don't know
55.88% - Support
4.24% - Neutral
39.41% - Don't support
0.47% - Don't know
Hey @denkmit.bsky.social i think I've found Jorge's missing investment!
November 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Hey @denkmit.bsky.social i think I've found Jorge's missing investment!
Laura KuenSSberg finding out that her beloved British Union of Faragists lost the Caerphilly bye election.
October 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Laura KuenSSberg finding out that her beloved British Union of Faragists lost the Caerphilly bye election.
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Keir Starmer's aides are reportedly telling him not to go to the COP30 climate conference, because Reform would attack him for it.
Yes, they might.
And he should wear it as a badge of honour.
Standing up for humanity, for science and a habitable planet.
Where's the hazard in that?
Yes, they might.
And he should wear it as a badge of honour.
Standing up for humanity, for science and a habitable planet.
Where's the hazard in that?
September 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Keir Starmer's aides are reportedly telling him not to go to the COP30 climate conference, because Reform would attack him for it.
Yes, they might.
And he should wear it as a badge of honour.
Standing up for humanity, for science and a habitable planet.
Where's the hazard in that?
Yes, they might.
And he should wear it as a badge of honour.
Standing up for humanity, for science and a habitable planet.
Where's the hazard in that?
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
This is outstanding. God knows what Labour is doing: legitimising the racism that'll be its undoing, losing the coalition which put it in office, trying to secure voters who will never support it, digging its own moral grave.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Politically acceptable UK racism is rising, even under La...
As I wrote these words last autumn: “We have made progress... even though that progress remains fragile and insufficient”, little did I realise just how ...
observer.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This is outstanding. God knows what Labour is doing: legitimising the racism that'll be its undoing, losing the coalition which put it in office, trying to secure voters who will never support it, digging its own moral grave.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
The gang at Stirchley Open Cinema are screening @sarahchaundler.bsky.social's City of Cars on Friday, 19 September at Stirchley Baths as part of a triple bill for Birmingham Heritage Week.
Why not go along?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.tickettailor.com/events/stirc...
Why not go along?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.tickettailor.com/events/stirc...
Buy tickets – Birmingham Heritage Week - Birmingham on the silver screen: A selection of short local films + 'Felicia's Journey' (12) – Stirchley Baths
Joseph Hilditch is an eccentric chef who lives in a large country manor. He befriends a young woman named Felicia, who has come...
www.tickettailor.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The gang at Stirchley Open Cinema are screening @sarahchaundler.bsky.social's City of Cars on Friday, 19 September at Stirchley Baths as part of a triple bill for Birmingham Heritage Week.
Why not go along?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.tickettailor.com/events/stirc...
Why not go along?
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.tickettailor.com/events/stirc...
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
'A Birmingham Crossrail, allowing suburban trains to travel from east or west, could enable higher frequencies by getting local trains out of the way of intercity ones, and revolutionise transport in a city still far too dependent on cars.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Want to know what’s going right in Britain? Come to the capital, look at the Elizabeth line railway | Jonn Elledge
It’s a ‘can-do’ object lesson for the Treasury. And imagine what such ambition could do for the fortunes of Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds, says author Jonn Elledge
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
'A Birmingham Crossrail, allowing suburban trains to travel from east or west, could enable higher frequencies by getting local trains out of the way of intercity ones, and revolutionise transport in a city still far too dependent on cars.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Hearing Black Sabbath (the song and the band) for the first time as a 10 year old changed my life forever. Ozzy, Geezer, Bill and Tony shaped my musical tastes for ever and have been a constant in my life ever since.
RIP Ozzy, you certainly didn't die wondering. x
RIP Ozzy, you certainly didn't die wondering. x
July 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Hearing Black Sabbath (the song and the band) for the first time as a 10 year old changed my life forever. Ozzy, Geezer, Bill and Tony shaped my musical tastes for ever and have been a constant in my life ever since.
RIP Ozzy, you certainly didn't die wondering. x
RIP Ozzy, you certainly didn't die wondering. x
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Traffic safety advocates are at Rainier and Charles this morning to mourn the people who are expected to be killed by traffic violence - if the city continues to maintain the existing dangerous conditions in this rapidly growing area close to future light rail.
July 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Traffic safety advocates are at Rainier and Charles this morning to mourn the people who are expected to be killed by traffic violence - if the city continues to maintain the existing dangerous conditions in this rapidly growing area close to future light rail.
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
I left the Labour Party today.
We had a leader imposed on us. Now those with vision & ability are being purged for loyal incompetents & idea-free careerists.
They would rather hand the city to extremists & fascists than councillors they can’t control.
insidebirmingham.substack.com/p/massive-la...
We had a leader imposed on us. Now those with vision & ability are being purged for loyal incompetents & idea-free careerists.
They would rather hand the city to extremists & fascists than councillors they can’t control.
insidebirmingham.substack.com/p/massive-la...
Massive Labour shakeup in Birmingham as party pushes out veteran councillors
Birmingham's Labour Group found out today if they have been selected today to stand in 2026 with some shocks
insidebirmingham.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I left the Labour Party today.
We had a leader imposed on us. Now those with vision & ability are being purged for loyal incompetents & idea-free careerists.
They would rather hand the city to extremists & fascists than councillors they can’t control.
insidebirmingham.substack.com/p/massive-la...
We had a leader imposed on us. Now those with vision & ability are being purged for loyal incompetents & idea-free careerists.
They would rather hand the city to extremists & fascists than councillors they can’t control.
insidebirmingham.substack.com/p/massive-la...
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Now THAT's a cease and desist letter
July 14, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Now THAT's a cease and desist letter
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
'Ethan Akotiah, 22, who lives off Stratford Road, said: "It's terrible, it's getting worse and worse.
My nan was in a collision and so was my mom. It's constant
... I fear for my family's life."'
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
My nan was in a collision and so was my mom. It's constant
... I fear for my family's life."'
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
'I fear for my family's life' - city road protest as road safety 'getting worse'
Drivers sounded their horns and gave the thumbs up as camopaigners demanded action at crash blackspot
www.birminghammail.co.uk
July 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
'Ethan Akotiah, 22, who lives off Stratford Road, said: "It's terrible, it's getting worse and worse.
My nan was in a collision and so was my mom. It's constant
... I fear for my family's life."'
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
My nan was in a collision and so was my mom. It's constant
... I fear for my family's life."'
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Another reason to create #SchoolStreets across @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social and wherever they’re needed.
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
I really cannot overstate how fantastic biking in the AM is for my small person.
After the “get dressed” and “eat your breakfast” and “OMG put your shoes ON” struggles she gets to hop on her bike, take control, and move her body.
She walks into the classroom feeling like a million bucks.
After the “get dressed” and “eat your breakfast” and “OMG put your shoes ON” struggles she gets to hop on her bike, take control, and move her body.
She walks into the classroom feeling like a million bucks.
July 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Another reason to create #SchoolStreets across @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social and wherever they’re needed.
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
A request for help from the cycling #HiveMind - what route would you suggest from Euston station to Crofton Park? I'll have a folding bike and am happy to go multi modal with a bike + train / tube combination. The TfL app suggests its 51 minute to cycle and 40-60 minutes by public transport.
June 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A request for help from the cycling #HiveMind - what route would you suggest from Euston station to Crofton Park? I'll have a folding bike and am happy to go multi modal with a bike + train / tube combination. The TfL app suggests its 51 minute to cycle and 40-60 minutes by public transport.
I was at this screening too and echo everything Izzy said.
I went to see the premier of @sarahchaundler.bsky.social excellent & hard hitting film ‘City of Cars’ at the Mockingbird Cinema tonight. Followed by a discussion facilitated by @janerockhouse.bsky.social We all want safe roads, this film makes it clear why it is so important.
June 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I was at this screening too and echo everything Izzy said.
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Die 5% NAVO norm...
Is echt extreem ridicuul hoog. Echt idioot. Rusland is een kleine economie. Europa hoeft echt geen 5% aan defensie uit te geven om zich daar tegen te verdedigen.
We kunnen het ook niet, we hebben geen doel voor dat geld, niet de mensen of fabrieken.
Is echt extreem ridicuul hoog. Echt idioot. Rusland is een kleine economie. Europa hoeft echt geen 5% aan defensie uit te geven om zich daar tegen te verdedigen.
We kunnen het ook niet, we hebben geen doel voor dat geld, niet de mensen of fabrieken.
June 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Die 5% NAVO norm...
Is echt extreem ridicuul hoog. Echt idioot. Rusland is een kleine economie. Europa hoeft echt geen 5% aan defensie uit te geven om zich daar tegen te verdedigen.
We kunnen het ook niet, we hebben geen doel voor dat geld, niet de mensen of fabrieken.
Is echt extreem ridicuul hoog. Echt idioot. Rusland is een kleine economie. Europa hoeft echt geen 5% aan defensie uit te geven om zich daar tegen te verdedigen.
We kunnen het ook niet, we hebben geen doel voor dat geld, niet de mensen of fabrieken.
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Please share this with those who have a passion for Air Quality, are already involved with Air Quality and those who are interested to know more of the work happening in the West Midlands.
Weds 18th June 6-8pm
I’ll be there on behalf of Mums for Lungs 💚
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midla...
Weds 18th June 6-8pm
I’ll be there on behalf of Mums for Lungs 💚
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midla...
June 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Please share this with those who have a passion for Air Quality, are already involved with Air Quality and those who are interested to know more of the work happening in the West Midlands.
Weds 18th June 6-8pm
I’ll be there on behalf of Mums for Lungs 💚
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midla...
Weds 18th June 6-8pm
I’ll be there on behalf of Mums for Lungs 💚
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midla...
Keep Stirchley Library Open Every Saturday
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
chng.it
June 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
I was in cycling in bandit country yesterday. I half expected @mrjamesob to emerge from the undergrowth at one point!
June 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I was in cycling in bandit country yesterday. I half expected @mrjamesob to emerge from the undergrowth at one point!
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Report available here: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Many important recommendations in this, including the central one of a new national play strategy. Strongly support this call for more child-friendly neighbourhoods.
Many important recommendations in this, including the central one of a new national play strategy. Strongly support this call for more child-friendly neighbourhoods.
June 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Report available here: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Many important recommendations in this, including the central one of a new national play strategy. Strongly support this call for more child-friendly neighbourhoods.
Many important recommendations in this, including the central one of a new national play strategy. Strongly support this call for more child-friendly neighbourhoods.
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
Hey BBC, I've got a great idea for a show if you want to appeal more to Reform voters…
June 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Hey BBC, I've got a great idea for a show if you want to appeal more to Reform voters…
Reposted by Dave aka Fletch
We welcome the confirmation of this funding (CRSTS2) indicatively allocated in October 2023.
We remain concerned about the transparency around what is now not being delivered as part of CRSTS1 (eating away at this £2.6bn before it begins) as well as secrecy around Active Travel Fund schemes.
We remain concerned about the transparency around what is now not being delivered as part of CRSTS1 (eating away at this £2.6bn before it begins) as well as secrecy around Active Travel Fund schemes.
June 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We welcome the confirmation of this funding (CRSTS2) indicatively allocated in October 2023.
We remain concerned about the transparency around what is now not being delivered as part of CRSTS1 (eating away at this £2.6bn before it begins) as well as secrecy around Active Travel Fund schemes.
We remain concerned about the transparency around what is now not being delivered as part of CRSTS1 (eating away at this £2.6bn before it begins) as well as secrecy around Active Travel Fund schemes.