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Salisbury Transition City
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Our mission: To be a catalyst for positive change and create a sustainable Salisbury through networking, education & inspiration.

https://transitionsalisbury.org

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salisbury-tc.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing more of these around our beautiful city.
Seven new electric double decker buses coming to Salisbury
The extra seven buses will be used on the X4 route, which links Salisbury, Amesbury, Durrington and Larkhill.
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
Join the awesome people at Hazel Hill Trust at People In The Park on the 17th May, Queen Elizabeth Gardens.
April 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
The main stage lineup has been announced for People In The Park on 17th May 2025.

Some familiar faces and some new people too.
10:30 Rosie Jay 11:00 Echobirds 11:40 Maerefolk 12:20 Ukulele Vagabond 13:00 Ribble 13:50 Elastic Uke Band 14:30 Alex Morgan Wardrop 15:10 MCorp 16:00 Evolution Choir
April 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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activetowns.bsky.social
YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY: Please tune in later today, Wed, March 19th, at 2 pm EST for my conversation with Coby Lefkowitz, author of Building Optimism, about creating more housing and people-oriented places inspired in part by places like Utrecht and Haarlem in The Netherlands.
youtu.be/MNXSIJRt3eU
EP 287 COBY LEFKOWITZ: On Building Optimism
YouTube video by Active Towns
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March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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engineerlikeagirl.bsky.social
BBC News - Dangerous roads in Bournemouth set for 20mph zone - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Really hoping that the online consultation doesn't get hijacked by drivers who cannot see that this really is a no-brainer...
Dangerous roads in Bournemouth set for 20mph zone
Winton sees more incidents resulting in injury than any other part of Bournemouth.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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bicycledutch.bsky.social
🚴‍♂️ The N625 now has a 4m-wide bi-directional cycle path—a huge upgrade from the old narrow tracks. Read my blog post and watch the video to see the transformation! 🌿🎥
Major Upgrade for Cycling Infrastructure Along the N625 in Noord-Brabant
The province of Noord-Brabant, in collaboration with the municipality of Oss, has reconstructed the cycling infrastructure along the provincial road N625. Instead of two narrow, one-way cycle paths on either side of the road, there is now a two-way cycle path on the southwest side. This new four-metre-wide cycle path was opened in September 2024.
bicycledutch.wordpress.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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activetowns.bsky.social
YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY: Pls tune in later today, Mon, Jan 20th, at 2 pm EST for my conversation with @lauralaker.bsky.social about her new book Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network. A story that is ultimately universal and relatable to anyone
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EP 277 LAURA LAKER: A Profile of Potholes & Pavements, A Universal Story of Building a Cycle Network
YouTube video by Active Towns
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January 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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mossgatherer.bsky.social
I live where ponies roam free and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't appreciate the surreal beauty.
#photography
A white pony in front of rolling hills A pony in woodland Stampeding ponies A pony on a gravel trail
January 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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weird-wiltshire.bsky.social
Read the stories of the Gappergennies who terrorised the locals of Ashmore back in the 1800s with their haunting of a round barrow, near to the lonely and dark Washer's Pit. Who is the white lady? The same one rescued from being hung over the dew pond? 👻

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The Gappergennies of the Barrow and the Legend of Washer's Pit - Weird Wiltshire
‘Gappergennies?’ You say, ‘Whatever are they?’ That’s exactly what I was thinking when I first came across this little-known folklorish tale from the somewhat rural area of Ashmore. Now, I know Ashmor...
weird-wiltshire.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
Important message here. Whether you never borrow a book or only borrow rarely, it all helps. Salisbury Library is a amazing resource and needs support.
December 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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modacitylife.com
“The lesson from the Netherlands isn’t just about bike lanes or trains; it’s about ambition.

It’s about designing cities for people, not just cars.

It’s about leaders stepping up, citizens demanding more and breaking out of the status quo to embrace something better.”
A man and woman in casual attire cycle side-by-side while holding hands on a red asphalt protected bike lane in The Hague.
December 21, 2024 at 8:44 AM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
We’ve just passed 30,000 signatures on the Govt petition!

30% of the way there!

Please sign if you haven’t yet:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
December 21, 2024 at 8:45 PM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
I wish we could have something as awesome as this!
bicycledutch.bsky.social BicycleDutch @bicycledutch.bsky.social · Dec 10
Good morning!
This is how my commute in Utrecht (NL) starts in December: from the world’s largest bicycle parking garage into the darkness of the morning rush hour, where most people I see are riding a bicycle.
December 11, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
📢 Stop the Badger Cull! 🦡 Every signature counts. Let’s hit 100,000 signatures to protect these innocent animals.
Sign the petition now: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
December 10, 2024 at 9:55 AM
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tricyclemayor.bsky.social
brb taking my husband and dog to the shops
Lego of a woman cycling a cargo trike with a man and a white dog in the front bucket. Behind them is a lego street scene including a book shop and a cafe with outdoor seating.
December 10, 2024 at 2:21 PM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
The 'People in the Park' Christmas Tree is up at St Thomas's Christmas Tree Festival in Salisbury. If you're in town pop in and have a look at this fantastic event raising money for charity.
Donated fake Christmas Tree decorated with sustainable items such as embroidered baubles, painted wooden lettering, wooden globe baubles and a star made out of toothbrushes heading to be recycled. Donated fake Christmas Tree decorated with sustainable items such as embroidered baubles, painted wooden lettering, wooden globe baubles and a star made out of toothbrushes heading to be recycled. Donated fake Christmas Tree decorated with sustainable items such as embroidered baubles, painted wooden lettering, wooden globe baubles and a star made out of toothbrushes heading to be recycled. There is a large wooden swift
December 4, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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tomflood.bsky.social
New sticker coming soon.
white text on black Two columns THINGS KIDS HAVE SACRIFICED FOR DRIVERS -PLAYING ON THEIR STREET -SAFE SCHOOL STREETS -WALKING TO SCHOOL -BIKING TO SCHOOL -WALKING TO THE PARK -RANDOM PLAY -CROSSING THE STREET -PLAYING AT NIGHT -INDEPENDENCE -QUALITY STREET LIFE -AIR QUALITY -A PLANET -THEIR LIVES THINGS DRIVERS HAVE SACRIFICED FOR KIDS ROVÉLO CREATIVE
November 30, 2024 at 1:52 PM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
Sadly it's the same at many events. I found at one that the batteries can't be replaced in most of the toys too. It's such a waste.
ben.fiets.uk Ben (BicycleBenUK) @ben.fiets.uk · Nov 29
Every year at the lights switch on is the same - pointless plastic tat stalls, and a load of noisy diesel generators. Two elements that if it were up to me, would disappear. I wonder what percentage of this rubbish promptly ends up in landfill?

#Sustainability #Nuneaton
A street vendor stall selling plastic tat toys with flashing lights. This rubbish is sold at £5 each
November 30, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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protectallwildlife.bsky.social
#FoxOfTheDay 🦊

Rescue Foxes Finnegan and Dixie having a little chuckle at Save A Fox rescue sanctuary.

🎦 Credit: Save A Fox.

#WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Foxes
November 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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modacitylife.com
With over 11 million inhabitants, Germany's federated state of Baden-Württemberg is planning for a 55% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 for the transport sector—which is responsible for a third of its total emissions. To achieve this, they have set five ambitious targets. 🧵
People in casual winter attire walk, cycle, and ride public transport—including buses, trains, and trams—in the streets and public spaces of Karlsruhe in Germany. People in casual winter attire walk, cycle, and ride public transport—including buses, trains, and trams—in the streets and public spaces of Karlsruhe in Germany. People in casual winter attire walk, cycle, and ride public transport—including buses, trains, and trams—in the streets and public spaces of Karlsruhe in Germany. People in casual winter attire walk, cycle, and ride public transport—including buses, trains, and trams—in the streets and public spaces of Karlsruhe in Germany.
November 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
What a start! We only launched the petition 5pm yesterday!

Can we get to 10,000 signatures by midday? ✍️🦡

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
November 29, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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rspb.bsky.social
It’s National Tree Week! Trees are more than beautiful, they're lifelines for wildlife and natural carbon capturers.

Got a favourite tree or woodland memory? Share your story with us. 🌳

Spread some love for trees this #NationalTreeWeek.
A woodland glowing with autumnal shades of gold and orange. The tall trees stand close together, their branches creating a layered canopy. Sunlight filters through, and the forest floor is covered with bracken and fallen leaves, teeming with life. Trees like these support countless species and nurture the soil, quietly sustaining the world around them. A sleek Blackbird sits among the vibrant red berries of a rowan tree, framed by a bright blue sky. The bird is perfectly still, surrounded by the delicate branches. Trees like this provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, especially in winter, sustaining life in every season. The forest floor is dotted with spiky chestnut shells, some split open to reveal smooth, shiny brown nuts. The mix of green and golden shells rests on soft grass, a reminder of the role trees play in feeding wildlife and spreading life with every seed.
November 27, 2024 at 7:23 AM
salisbury-tc.bsky.social
Sadly a number of these have also appeared in Salisbury...
ben.fiets.uk Ben (BicycleBenUK) @ben.fiets.uk · Nov 28
On the blog this morning: Back in April, the County Council suddenly installed a new chicane barrier on an important path essential for accessing a shared use route. This ultimately resulted in a complaint - here's an update on where we're at:

#ActiveTravel #Accessibility #Warwickshire
The barrier complaint - an update
Earlier this year I entered into a protracted complaint with the County Council about the sudden installation of a chicane barrier on a short piece of path that is vital for accessing a formal shared ...
fiets.uk
November 28, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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dutchcycling.nl
Hello BlueSky.

We’re the Dutch Cycling Embassy. Our goal is to share our expertise and technology as the world's number one cycling country to facilitate cycling worldwide as the most modern, efficient and sustainable method of transport.
Woman cycling on a rainbow cycling path in Utrecht
November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM