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Tim Fletcher
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Retired librarian, parkrunner, Barnet FC & Haringey Borough FC, Fairport Convention etc. Muddling along with cancer. Green, remainer/rejoiner, 💙NHS
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Managed my first parkrun of 2026 yesterday, & first in new age category. After @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social was cancelled for the second week running we made it to Pymmes parkrun for a potter round.
At least Ally Pally managed a NYD event this year where I made my Run Directing debut. #loveparkrun
A man, dressed warmly, standing on a red set of steps with a megaphone. He is wearing the blue hi vis vest if a parkrun run Director. In background are some runners walking by on their way to the start line. This against a backdrop of bare trees and a grassy slope.
January 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Duolingo’s French course quietly imparting important information. 🙂
A screenshot shot from Duolingo containing the phrase “ Tu dois tourner à gauche” (You have to turn to the left).
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Down to White Hart Lane for tonight’s football as Haringey Borough take on Wormley Rovers at Coles Park. Apparently there’s another game on down the road.
A view from the stand as two football teams line up under floodlights to shake hands before kickoff. One team in red shirts and black shirts, the other in yellow shirts and blue shirts.
September 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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That’s #parkrun no. 227 in the books on a perfect Spring morning. A few seconds quicker (40:45) than last week so hurrah. Followed by another lovely #parkfaff with the @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social team. #loveparkrun
A cup of coffee in dark red mug alongside and apricot danish pastry on a wooden table.
April 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Another Saturday and another parkrun (at Ally Pally), and another 3 points for the Bees.
My time of 41:01 was a nice surprise, I was aiming at sub-42 so job done! 🙂
Barnet’s 3-1 defeat of Gateshead sees us requiring just 8 points to clinch the title. All very satisfactory. #loveparkrun #barnetfc
Runners lined up at the start of a parkrun. In front of the them is purple pop up sign with Ally Pally on it. This is at Ally Pally parkrun. The runners are spread across a tarmac road listening to the welcome from the run director wearing a blue hivis vest. A selfie of a grey bearded parkrunner wearing sunglasses and running cap, with an apricot coloured shirt. Behind is the finish funnel with yellow bunting, with trees beyond. It is a bright sunny morning. The players and staff of Barnet FC gather together at the end of a match. We are looking down from the stand as they come towards us to acknowledge the supporters. In the background on the other side of the pitch the scoreboard shows the result. A 3-1 win for Barnet.
March 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Blossom on a north London street under blue skies. #blossomwatch
(Taken yesterday- it’s not so nice today)
A close up of white, tinged with pink, blossom. The close blossom is in focus with the rest becoming more blurred. Beyond the blossom is a clear blue sky and grey pavement.
March 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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After this morning’s Ally Pally parkrun I am officially 90% of the way to my 250 milestone (225). Another walk/run in 42:04 so a smidge faster than the previous outing so I’m happy with that. The antibiotics might be working!
And the Bees march on the National League title!
#loveparkrun #barnetfc
March 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Hello Spring! Despite the still bare branches there’s definitely a hint of things about to happen. The sky above Ally Pally.
Looking up at the bare branches of trees against a clear blue sky. Some branches and trunks are in silhouette, others are catching the sun.
March 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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As if to welcome the sun and some warmth returning after the winter, our Cropredy tickets have arrived! Roll on August.
#faiportconvention #cropredy
A view of a music festival (Farport’s Cropredy Convention) from the back of the field. In the distance is the stage under blue skies with some light clouds. The audience spreads down the hill towards the stage.
March 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Given it’s gone all grey and gloomy again here’s a not very good picture of some blossom against a blue sky. Taken yesterday after junior parkrun funnel “managing” at @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social.
Pink and white blossom on a tree against a background of blue sky.
March 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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A sunny Saturday of parkrun (42:14 at @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social) followed by a 93rd minute winner for the Bees to defeat Dagenham & Redbridge in a lunchtime kickoff in front of a bumper crowd to maintain our lad at the top of the table. All very enjoyable in the end. #barnetfc #loveparkrun
March 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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In a world far away from FIFA and their wretched idea of a World Cup final half-time show the Bees are now 9 points clear at the top of the National league after putting five past Yeovil last night. All rather enjoyable. 🐝
#barnetfc
March 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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This afternoon’s “entertainment” was at Coles Park where Haringey Borough lost to Gorleston in their latest must-win game. 🙁
Meanwhile the Bees continued on their merry way winning away at Oldham. 🙂
March 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Not up to actually doing @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social today so got my parkrun fix by scanning, with a bit of first lap marshalling. It was a chilly misty start to spring - quite a few cold hands trying to present their barcodes and tokens. My scan total, 96 out of 322 finishers. #loveparkrun
March 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Off to Pymmes parkrun today to avoid anything resembling a hill, or mud. On that score, mission accomplished. A walk/jog round in just over 42 minutes, so under my target of 45 minutes. Success!
Nice to chat about the Cancer Research Winter Run 10k which sadly I’m not up to this year. #loveparkrun
February 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Thank you Spiers & Boden (@squeezyjohn.bsky.social & @jonboden.bsky.social) for a great evening at Cecil Sharp House. A welcome chance to escape the trials & tribulations of the world for a couple of hours.
February 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Big game at The Hive last night with top (the Bees) v 2nd (York). I was expecting a close game but we completely outplayed York to go 7 points clear. A splendid evening. #barnetfc
February 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Marshalling at @prioryparkparkrun.bsky.social this morning, after a few weeks away. Chilly & grey but that didn’t stop our 66 finishers. Followed by the obligatory coffee in the park cafe & a walk home through a muddy Ally Pally taking in the rewilding work. #parkrun
#loveparkrun #juniorparkrun
Me marshalling at junior parkrun wearing a yellow hi-vis vest over a black jacket, and woolly bobble hat. In the bush bend me is a small lime green cone with the number 7 written on it. Alexandra Park rewilding project We are creating a wet woodland and new reedbed to reduce flooding and provide a better habitat for birds, plants and wetland wildlife! The woods are now dense and cast deep shade, the water is stagnant in this area. We plan to create a healthy, wet woodland in this area by: * Removing selected trees to let in the light and allow the creation of a new curvy water channel. Trees will be selected for removal if they are diseased or have a likelihood of becoming dangerous in the near future * Digging out new pools to hold water, creating new aquatic habitat and reducing flows into the sewer system during peak flows In the upper woodland we will reduce winter flooding by: * Digging out and guiding the channels in the woods to divert the water away from paths * Repairing the pipe under the path to the pond area Less than 20 years ago this woodland was quite sparse and there were very few trees along the reservoir boundary. The project is part of our charity's ongoing work to improve the Park and Palace and become a sustainable home for all that we do. It is made possible thanks to £50,000 of funding from the Mayor of London. When? Ground and environmental surveys have been carried out, and work onsite will take place in winter 2024, with completion by March 2025. We aim to minimise disruption, though there may be some short-term diversions onto temporary trackway. We do not intend to close the path entirely. Future More funding will be required for a second phase to restore the existing conservation pond and extend it to create a reedbed. Reedbeds are scarce in London and ours will form a valuable new habitat for the Park. SUPPORTED BY MAYOR OF LONDON A path through a park on a grey winter morning. There are a lot of puddles beside the path with bare trees all around
February 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Glad I made the effort this afternoon. A hard fought win for the Bees against Solihull Moors and we move on to Tuesday’s rather important game against York. #barnetfc
February 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Not up to actual parkrunning/walking this morning but did get round to @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social to scan barcodes & shout “mind the post” at the start. Followed by a good #parkfaff over coffee and token sorting. Feel a lot better for getting out and being involved.
#parkrun #loveparkrun
February 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Wasn’t sure about parkrunning today but a vacancy arose at @allypallyparkrun.bsky.social for a tailwalker so I donned the orange hi-vis and had nice walk round for my double-Nelson run no 222. Could have done without the rain on the third lap but you can’t have everything. 🦺 #loveparkrun #parkrun
February 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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If you are feeling a bit worn down by everything happening at the moment then may I recommend an evening in the company of Martyn Joseph. On fine form (despite a nasty lurgy) at Kings Place tonight.
January 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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A 2-0 victory over Hartlepool and a very satisfactory evening at The Hive as the Bees carry on their winning ways at the top of the National League. This is fun!
And we now have fancy LED perimeter advertising.
#BarnetFC
January 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Marshalling at a frosty Priory Park juniors this morning. 31 finishers on a very nice morning. Now getting my reward! Although cheering on the children in the sunshine is pretty rewarding.
#parkrun #loveparkrun
A man (me) in a frosty park wearing a blue bobble hat and yellow hi-vis waistcoat over a coat. There are trees behind me in the sunshine. Marshalling at a junior parkrun. A cup of coffee in a white cup on a white saucer.
January 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Finally did my first parkrun of 2025 at Pymmes with Ally Pally cancelled. Cold but rather lovely with the sun on the frost, and only the ponds were frozen.
Barnet’s game was postponed so off to Haringey Borough to see them lose a very poor game. It’s not going well for the Borough. Also freezing! 🥶
A frosty park in winter under clear blue skies. Shadows fall across the frosty covered grass cast by the low morning sun. The trees and bushes beyond s frozen lake are bare and there is fence between the viewer and the lake. Pymmes Park North London. The winter sun setting over a football match at Coles Park Tottenham, home of Haringey Borough. In the foreground is clear “dugout” where one team’s staff and substitutes are standing and sitting. No stands surround the field - just fences.
January 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM