Could this be a Swedish yellow duck? Google Lens seems to think so, but I'm not sure. It was happily swimming amongst the other ducks on my local duck pond this morning
Could this be a Swedish yellow duck? Google Lens seems to think so, but I'm not sure. It was happily swimming amongst the other ducks on my local duck pond this morning
Walking around my local graveyard this afternoon I was reminded of our local celebrity, Michael Greenwood (1731/2 - 1812). A mariner, he was press-ganged in 1748, shipwrecked off the coast of Morocco in 1758, and then enslaved by the Moors for 17 months. Quite a life! #Faversham #Kent #England
#Frogface Farage is due to speak at the Kent Event Centre in Detling, near Maidstone, on Monday (March 31)
Feel free to attend and kick #fascism out of #Kent
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Tickets cost £3 and whilst your money goes to Reform, if you can shout loud enough....
Be that disruption
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kent-needs-reform-join-nigel-farage-mp-tickets-1289796258329?
#Southeastern and #Hornby have unveiled the Railway 200 ‘Javelin’ high-speed #train at #Margate station to celebrate the 200th anniversary of passenger rail services in the #UK. The special livery features iconic landmarks across Kent and the South East, marking the region’s connection to high-speed rail. 395015 is the first to showcase the #Railway 200 graphic, with more #trains to follow. The unveiling, attended by local businesses, highlights the transformative impact of high-speed rail, which saw over 15 million journeys in the last financial year. Hornby has also released a model train pack to commemorate the event. High-speed services, launched in 2009, have boosted connectivity, economic growth, and social mobility across #Kent and #London.
https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/big-train-meets-little-train-a-railway-200-encounter
Little meets Large at Margate for Railway 200 http://dlvr.it/TJlG2s #Kent #Margate #Network #RailNews
LiDAR For Rapid Geomorphological Assessment In Relict Periglacial Landsystems
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https://doi.org/10.1144/egsp30-2024-46 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #LiDAR #A21 #transportation #motorway #UK #England #Kent #geology #engineeringgeology #earthworks #massmovement #risk #hazard #slope #failure #construction #groundworks #excavation #forensic #periglacial #landforms #glacial #deposition #landsystem #geohazards #geomorphology #model #spatialanalysis #casestudy
Så, jag är alltså 70-talist men har trots det gräsligt dålig koll på #kent. Jag äger skivan Vapen och ammunition, men där slutar kunskapen.
Om jag ska vidga mina vyer, vilka Kentskivor ska jag lyssna på, och vilka kan vara?
#Southeastern will introduce an enhanced timetable on Sunday, 18 May, adding capacity and newer Class 377 Electrostar trains to support an expected 10 million additional journeys. Following over 135 million journeys in 2024—a 7% increase from 2023—the operator aims to improve customer experience with air-conditioned #trains.
Key changes include longer trains on peak services, additional stops at East Malling and Barming, and improved connections between #Ashford International and Maidstone East. The timetable also extends services for events at Dreamland Margate and increases capacity to the north #Kent coast.
Southeastern's Operations Director, Scott Brightwell, emphasised the commitment to reliable journeys, while Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy noted the focus on enhancing passenger services. Full timetables will be available on the Southeastern website, with minor timing adjustments for better punctuality.
https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/southeastern-introduces-timetable-boost-from-may-with-newer-trains-and-more-carriages-to-support-a-growing-railway
Travel for a fiver on Southeastern on the first weekend in April http://dlvr.it/TJf6N1 #Broadstairs #EastSussex #Kent #Maidstone
Kent councils campaign for Eurostar services to once more stop in the county http://dlvr.it/TJd7D7 #AshfordInternational #EbbsfleetInternational #Eurostar #Kent
#Southeastern Network Weekend offers 10,000 Advance tickets for just £5 for travel on 5 and 6 April, coinciding with #Kent Big Weekend, where local attractions provide free tickets to residents. Available exclusively via the Southeastern website and app from 22 to 28 March, this initiative, inspired by Network SouthEast's popular offers in the 80s and 90s, celebrates 200 years of the #railway and promotes sustainable travel, allowing customers to explore Kent’s attractions without driving. The network connects towns like #Canterbury and #Ashford, as well as scenic spots such as #Margate and #Hastings. Steve White, Managing Director at Southeastern, emphasised the opportunity for affordable exploration, while Deirdre Wells OBE, CEO of Visit Kent, praised the partnership for its value and sustainability. Customers needing assistance can contact Southeastern Customer Services, with terms and conditions applying to the tickets, valid on selected routes.
https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/southeastern-network-weekend-brings-affordable-adventures-to-all
Sea view
This #phonephotography was taken during a walk from Herne Bay to Margate with my eldest child as a section of our attempt to walk the kent coastal path.
Taken: November 2024
https://flic.kr/p/2qrJCxs
Did you know Henry Fox built Kingsgate Castle in the 1760s as part of his grand Holland House estate in Broadstairs, Kent? Perched on cliffs above Kingsgate Bay, this historic gem has transformed from stables to a residence and even a fashionable hotel. Today, it stands as a testament to architectural evolution and local lore. #History #Kent #Architecture #HenryFox #lordHolland
A new #Monopoly: #Whitstable and Herne Bay Edition game is now available, celebrating local landmarks, including #Southeastern #trains, Whitstable's Squeeze Gut Alley, and the oyster festival. Over 30 local organisations and charities feature, including Wildwood Trust, Revival #Kent, and the Umbrella Centre. The game includes bespoke property spaces, cards, and Chance/Community Chest cards with fun local twists, like advancing to Herne Bay Pier or being penalised for a seagull stealing lunch. The launch took place this morning in Herne Bay, and the game coincides with Monopoly's 90th anniversary and #Easter 2025. Southeastern is proud to be part of the edition, reflecting the region’s #tourism, #heritage, and community spirit.
https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/southeastern-trains-coming-to-a-monopoly-board-near-you
Faulty Towers dining trains return to the Spa Valley Railway http://dlvr.it/TJWc8L #Kent #RailNews #SpaValleyRailway #standardgauge