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Searcher of the abundant joy in the small things. #CargoBike βš‘πŸ“¦πŸš² rider and a hardworking pedestrian 🚢. Plot experimenter. Knows a bit about woodworking. Hoping #ActiveTravel is one day just called "travel" Shrewsbury UK.

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A flyer for the Wheels4Me cycle loan scheme
At the top is the Wheels4Me logo. On the right is a red banner saying 'Free' and then photos of various cycles against an orange background. 

The text on the flyer says: "Think you can't cycle? Think again! 

An inclusive cycle loan scheme for London

Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free cycle loans for Disabled Londoners whose needs aren't met by most standard bicycle hire schemes. We offer: 

Loans from a small fleet of adapted cycles
Free delivery
A cycle training session at the time of delivery
Insurance against theft or damage of the cycle 
Collection when the loan is complete 
A nationwide advice line providing info on all aspects of inclusive cycling." 

There is the web address www.wheels4me.co.uk and a QR code.

At the bottom on an orange background are the logos for the Motability Foundation, Wheels for Wellbeing, Peddle My Wheels and Sustrans. 

Underneath is written: "Wheels4Me gratefully acknowledges the support of the Motability Foundation, which funds this project."

A flyer for the Wheels4Me cycle loan scheme At the top is the Wheels4Me logo. On the right is a red banner saying 'Free' and then photos of various cycles against an orange background. The text on the flyer says: "Think you can't cycle? Think again! An inclusive cycle loan scheme for London Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free cycle loans for Disabled Londoners whose needs aren't met by most standard bicycle hire schemes. We offer: Loans from a small fleet of adapted cycles Free delivery A cycle training session at the time of delivery Insurance against theft or damage of the cycle Collection when the loan is complete A nationwide advice line providing info on all aspects of inclusive cycling." There is the web address www.wheels4me.co.uk and a QR code. At the bottom on an orange background are the logos for the Motability Foundation, Wheels for Wellbeing, Peddle My Wheels and Sustrans. Underneath is written: "Wheels4Me gratefully acknowledges the support of the Motability Foundation, which funds this project."

Now the days are getting brighter and warmer, it’s the perfect time to get outside, and if you've ever thought you can't cycle, think again!

Wheels4Me offers free loans of adapted cycles designed for people whose needs aren’t met by most standard cycle hire schemes.

12.03.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Top 8 Reasons People are Choosing Cargo Bikes over Cars.
momentummag.com/the-top-reas...

11.03.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic titled β€œWe think people using mobility aids should be allowed to get away from danger at running speed” 

A young woman using a manual wheelchair with a power attachment is under a streetlight in the dark. There are a group of people standing just outside the light, looking threatening or at least intimidating. The woman’s eyes are wide with fright. 

At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo

Graphic titled β€œWe think people using mobility aids should be allowed to get away from danger at running speed” A young woman using a manual wheelchair with a power attachment is under a streetlight in the dark. There are a group of people standing just outside the light, looking threatening or at least intimidating. The woman’s eyes are wide with fright. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo

All Disabled people should be legally able to speed up to "running" or "cycling"-equivalent speeds to get out of danger, whatever mobility devices we're using, at all times of day and night, and wherever we are travelling.

wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/we-think-peo...

#MobilityJustice

11.03.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Question from a neighbour's 10yo walking with us to school this morning... why don't we get potholes on the pavements?

11.03.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover 12 miles of stunning River Severn scenery around Shrewsbury πŸ—ΊοΈ

Our most popular canoe and kayak day trip is back for the 2026 season!

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Book your trip today buff.ly/sSNyRMa

10.03.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good ⛅️ morning #Shrewsbury βš‘οΈπŸ“¦πŸš²=⛓️‍πŸ’₯⛽️ #ActiveTravel #Commute

10.03.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Or just castors on the shed?

07.03.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Been getting worse in the last year or so with more cars.
I’m always cautious when I approach the junction but it’s a blind bend and anyone walking the same direction (especially young families walking to the Quarry) wouldn’t stand a chance.
I’m just reporting to Op Snap from now on.

07.03.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to miss you!

07.03.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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London borough says anyone can grow veg on blank patches of council land If a piece of land owned by Hounslow Council is a blank canvas, residents need only ask to grow fruit and veg on it

Normalise this.
#RightToGrow

www.mylondon.news/news/west-lo...

07.03.2026 09:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning #Shrewsbury

07.03.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Transportation should never include the words β€œforce their way through”.

06.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm a vicar in a small rural village. I could never say this to my flock because of the outcry, but Reform are blatantly opposed to genuine Christian values and it's clear that anyone considering voting for them has not been listening to a single word I say each week

06.03.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 1349 πŸ” 184 πŸ’¬ 122 πŸ“Œ 16

Full time job!
Like Op Snap at the moment.

06.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White text: strange how nobody cares about pedestrian safety until the villainous cyclist shows up

White text: strange how nobody cares about pedestrian safety until the villainous cyclist shows up

06.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 211 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
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β€œVery, very few people can break the speed limit on a bike”: James May slams Mr Loophole’s call for clampdown on β€˜speeding’ cyclists, claiming problem is with illegal e-motorbikes and β€œnothing to do w... James May has criticised calls for a police crackdown on β€˜speeding cyclists’, arguing that β€œvery, very few people” can break the speed limit on a bike and that campaigns focused on speed β€œalways demon...

β€œAbsolute balls. 30mph on the flat on a bicycle is Tour de France stuff… These campaigns always demonise β€˜speeding cyclists’,” the former Top Gear host said

06.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1

Had forgotten about Shrewsbury Pedestrian. Never replied to any interaction.

06.03.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

😒 *driver and cyclist

06.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well spotted πŸ‘€
Maybe this extra manhole cover (if that’s what it is) stopped the bollard placement in the correct place πŸ€”

06.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That particular one was Sunday morning 11.30ish, but it’s like that on Saturdays too.

06.03.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you mean like this?

06.03.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Bless them

06.03.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is a very British thing that we pick up our dog poo in a plastic bag (usually) then place it in a bin which is nearly always situated next to the park bench.
This is so everyone who sits on the bench gets to share the smell of poo whilst they relax πŸ’©

06.03.2026 07:52 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good 🌦️ morning #Shrewsbury βš‘οΈπŸ“¦πŸš² #ActiveTravel #Commute

06.03.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rat runners and queue jumpers only save time in their own heads.

05.03.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They all copy each other down here. My reason for posting this was in the hope that one person sees it, says β€œI’m not going to risk doing that again” to themselves.

05.03.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Most days…

05.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The same for the 3 drivers who did it before too. We would have no congestion!

05.03.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Raised dot paving crossing too. Opposite the college.

05.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll let this one be as I’ve posted it. There’ll be another tomorrow.

05.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0