Hello Masto-world!
Saturday again, and I hope you're going to have a good weekend.

Here in Central England it looks like it'll be a cool, dry, bright day with a stiff breeze.

Being Saturday, I'm going to the Petanque club in Leicester's Western Park.
There's going to be a fair bit of non-playing action - the club is hosting a national competition tomorrow - the pistes need tidying up & there'll be a chef prepping food in the clubhouse kitchen.

I'm thinking that I'll cycle to the club - I need the exercise and I've got tablets to collect from the pharmacy.

I'm starting to get anxious about our holiday in a couple of weeks. I just need to pack clothes because it's a cruise, but it's selecting the right mix of enough clothes - at least there's no weight limit!
The holiday weather will probably be pretty much like today, but a bit cooler.
I need exercise & sketching to de-stress.

Stay cool! Be bright!

#Today #GoodMorning #petanque #Leicester

I've heard some possibly some good news about an Urban Sketching group restarting in Leicester.
Sadly it's likely to be coordinated on Facebook.
Watch this space - I'll try to relay any info that I hear.

#UrbanSketching #UrbanSketchers #Leicester

#Cheshire and #Warrington Combined Authority, #Leicester City Council, #Oxfordshire County Council and Portsmouth City Council have joined the Urban #Transport Group (UTG), taking its membership to 19 authorities.

UTG said the additions strengthen its role as the UK’s network of transport authorities at a time of significant change in local transport policy.

The four new members are pursuing plans to improve public transport, walking and cycling, cut carbon emissions and support economic growth. Cheshire and Warrington is developing its transport function following the creation of the combined authority in February 2026. Oxfordshire is focused on reducing car dependency through an integrated, low-carbon network. Leicester is investing in bus, walking and cycling improvements, while Portsmouth is prioritising a people-centred transport system to tackle congestion and improve air quality.

UTG now has 10 Principal Members and nine Members.
https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/types/press-release/utg-new-members

Coming up in #Leicester:

Sat 13th June assemble at the clock tower at 3pm to walk to Highcross House (3:15 onwards) to oppose the far-right and stand in solidarity with the asylum seekers housed there. Bring your banners and voices.

25th June 6:30pm outside Athena Theatre: Katie Hopkins thinks she's a comedian. We think she should fuck right off. Make this "show" of hers as uncomfortable and unwelcome as possible. Bring your banners and your voices x

Prom Fashion Library at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester
https://www.transform-our-world.org/good-life-schools/good-life-schools-news/brookmead-academy-students-champion-sustainable-prom-fashion

#SolarPunkSunday #PromLibrary #UpCycling #Workshops #Sustainability #SustainableFashion #Fashion #Clothes #LibrariesOfThings #Textiles #Clothing #DeMontfortUniversity #PromLibrary #BrookMeadAcademy #Education #Leicester

#GurinderChadha to headline #SikhLens Arts & Film Festival in #Leicester

Read here: https://www.bizasialive.com/gurinder-chadha-to-headline-sikhlens-arts-film-festival-in-leicester/