Spencer

Spencer

@plotfolk.bsky.social

Searcher of the abundant joy in the small things. #CargoBike โšก๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿšฒ rider and a hardworking pedestrian ๐Ÿšถ. Plot experimenter. Knows a bit about woodworking. Hoping #ActiveTravel is one day just called "travel" Shrewsbury UK.

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@plotfolk.bsky.social

Wyle Cop, #Shrewsbury. Locally known as "the Cop". This beautiful historic street full of independent shops is the main excuse people give for not cycling anywhere in our town at all - "how are we going to cycle up the Cop?" Forget what you think you know, #E-bikes are the future. #ActiveTravel

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Camcycle
@camcycle.bsky.social

Meet Will, the Cambridge plumber who gets to many of his jobs by e-cargo bike. Will founded Veloplumb in 2023, with a simple idea: many plumbing jobs donโ€™t need a van full of equipment. 'I really believe in it, it boosts mental health to be outdoors, exercising and of course doing some plumbing!

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Shrewsbury BID
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social

Our loveliest of towns, Shrewsbury, has picked up 4 awards at the 2026 Heart of England in Bloom, including one for the Dingle, the RHS Gold for Small City, Overall Small City & ๐™Š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™–๐™ก๐™ก ๐™’๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง โ€“ ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™€๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™๐™š๐™œ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’

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Shrewsbury BID
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social

๐ŸŒณ Riverside Gardens is now open! ๐ŸŒณ You can now explore Shrewsbury's newest play area, the open space and climbing boulder, built from English stone - including locally quarried Grinshill sandstone. The park also creates a new route from Frankwell to Raven Meadows and back.

Spencer
@plotfolk.bsky.social

Over a year on, and it looks like Blue Diamond Percy Throwers Shrewsbury are not wanting my business still. ๐Ÿ˜ข

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Always check the cycle racks before and after you've locked up. Especially the shiny chunky ones.

Spencer
@plotfolk.bsky.social

No one cycles in Shrewsbury. No one cycles in the rain. No one cycles in the cold. No one carries all their bags on an old bike. #Pashley #Hero

Spencer
@plotfolk.bsky.social

As someone whose relatives have fallen and broken limbs from uneven damaged pavements, I hate that this has become so normalised. Why is everyone so impatient now? ๐Ÿš—๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿšš Ironically Iโ€™m on a bike and we always get accused on cycling on pavements, but reality says different.

Spencer
@plotfolk.bsky.social

Good ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ๐Ÿ‘– morning #Shrewsbury โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿšฒ #ActiveTravel #Commute

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Mike Manger
@mikemanger.info

This from Shrewsbury's Residents Association traffic policy. How did people cope before cars?! I for one can't sleep without my passing traffic security blanket.

Spencer
@plotfolk.bsky.social

Good โ›…๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿง๐ŸŒค๏ธ morning #Shrewsbury โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿšฒ #ActiveTravel #Commute

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Camcycle
@camcycle.bsky.social

โ€œI was in a wheelchair and I would sit outside in my driveway and people would go by and I felt trapped,โ€ he says. โ€œI canโ€™t walk,โ€ he thought, โ€œbut if I can get on my bike, I bet I could ride.โ€ Arthur, you are an inspiration! ๐Ÿšฒโค๏ธ www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

theguardian.comA new start after 60: Iโ€™m 92 and cycling is my life โ€“ despite the crash that left me unconsciousArthur Plummer got a bike when he retired at 65 and joined a cycling club as one of its youngest members. Now he is its oldest but still racking up 5,000km every year

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Netherton Foundry
@nethertonfoundry.bsky.social

We love our jam kettle, but whilst it wouldnโ€™t look out of place in the Downton Abbey kitchen many of you told us itโ€™s too big for the modern home. We listened, we heard you, we got it. So weโ€™ve made a smaller one; ideal for domestic jam making on a 21st century scale. NFS-597 on the website

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Cllr Ed Lamb
@edwardlamb.bsky.social

One of those charts that should probably be on the front page of every newspaper/website in the world, local and national

Prof. Eliot Jacobson@climatecasino.net

Breaking News! Code UFB!!! For the first time in recorded history, the Niรฑo 3.4 sea-surface temperature (SST) is above 30.0ยฐC, reaching a preliminary SST of 30.06ยฐC on October 5th. The Niรฑo 3.4 SST anomaly is now 3.41ยฐC above the 1991-2020 baseline. Everything is not fine.

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Green Commute Initiative
@greencommutec2w.bsky.social

We're pleased to share some fantastic customer reviews we received this week. Our customer support team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience - one that we believe makes us stand out from the crowd. #cycletowork #activetravel #GreenCommute

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Shrewsbury BID
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social

The wait is almost over ๐ŸŒฑ Join us Thursday 8th Oct, 6โ€“8pm at #Shrewsbury's Abbey Foregate Pocket Park to celebrate the opening of this new public space ๐Ÿ‘‹

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Original Shrewsbury
@originalshrews.bsky.social

What's that we spy? A whimsical new mural by Charlotte Tisdale at #Shrewsbury's Abbey Foregate Pocket Park! Just one of the many new features unveiled as this patch's makeover continues.

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Shrewsbury BID
@shrewsburybid.bsky.social

If you're hoping to make your business catch the eyes of passersby this festive season, be sure to book a space at our Christmas Window Painting Masterclass for local businesses. ๐Ÿ“14 October at 10am @ the Shrewsbury BID office (First floor, 11A Fish St) https://ow.ly/cLqV50ZQA6J

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Original Shrewsbury
@originalshrews.bsky.social

Looking to level up for autumn? Check out one of these workshops, hosted by Shrewsbury Arts & Crafts in Shrewsbury Library: ๐Ÿ’ฎ September 26: Floral Patches: Visible Mending & Embroidery ๐ŸŒป October 7: Floral Glass Painting ๐Ÿชก October 24: Sashiko โ€“ Geometric Patterns https://ow.ly/YK0850ZR1ne

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Dutch Cycling Embassy
@dutchcycling.nl

For children and teenagers, cycling opens up the world beyond the front door. Being able to cycle to school, meet friends, visit the park or explore the neighbourhood gives young people a greater sense of independence and freedom!

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Dutch Cycling Embassy
@dutchcycling.nl

European Mobility Week is back! ๐Ÿšฒ๐ŸŒ From 16โ€“22 September, cities and organisations across Europe come together to promote more sustainable ways of getting around, including cycling, walking and public transport.