Head of Operational Planning and the Lowland Canals @scottishcanals. Professional Planner. Welder, fabricator, blacksmith for fun. All opinions are my own.
Loch Lomond
Joined December 2020
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On this day 1 year ago, I was diagnosed with a high grade cancerous tumour in my bladder. Lots of scans, 2 resections, chemo, immunotherapy, more scans and the prognosis looks good. Thanks to @BernGartoch, @NHSForthValley ,@maggiesforthval & @scottishcanals for support and care.
Scottish Canals are currently looking to recruit a Head of Placemaking. Who will lead on ensuring that our places are well designed, create opportunities and that they are accessible, sustainable, and relevant for people and communities.
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My mother in law had to make a complaint to the Ombudsman about @UtilitaEnergy which was upheld. With over £70 in credit @UtilitaEnergy have installed a prepay meter instead of a smart meter with 50 pence of credit and no instructions. #rubbishcustomerservice for a pensioner!
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Back @NHSForthValley for a cystoscopy before more #Immunotherapy for #bladdercancer. As always the level of care is impeccable and I must say the inside of my bladder was looking particularly hansom, hardly any sign of two resection surgeries. Professional NHS staff at their best
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Resting in the wonderful setting of @maggiesforthval after a regular cystoscopy for #bladdercancer @NHSForthValley. I had a very warm welcome from Frances who kept me topped up with tea. Amazing resource with amazing people.
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The never ending scourge of public littering. We spend a disproportional amount of time clearing litter when we could be improving the canals. #leaveNoTrace #DumbDumpers #CanalMagic #litterpicking
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Cutting trees on the Monkland Canal the old fashioned way! Sweat, grit and a Japanese pull saw. #MonklandCanal
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Monkland Canal, hidden history. A foot bridge, over a weir, over a cundy, over a culvert!
#MonklandCanal #canalmagic
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The Monkland Canal is a wonderful asset @scottishcanals with an amazingly active local community group, the Friends of the Monkland Canal, check them out on Facebook.
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I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Particular thanks go to @BernGartoch @NHSForthValley @maggiesforthval @scottishcanals Stay safe.
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With the north pole reaching its maximum tilt away from the Sun we achieve another winter solstice. We can stop say "the night are fair drawing in" and look forward to longer days. Happy solstice everyone.
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A very merry Christmas and happy new year to all the staff @maggiesforthval such an amazing resource when you have a #cancer diagnosis. The support they offer to our loved ones, dealing with cancer in their closest family, is amazing. So kind, so caring, I thank you all so much.
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I would like to wish all the staff @NHSForthValley a very merry Christmas and happy new year. These incredibly kind people have seen me through a cancer diagnosis, tumour resection and are currently supporting me through #Immunotherapy. They are amazing, cherish them all!
COVID jag number 3! Thank you very much @NHSForthValley awesome, prompt and caring service.
Last day of bladder cancer treatment for 6 weeks and boy it was tough! @TENAMen_ saved my blushes. As ever @NHSForthValley were brilliant. My week was brightened though when my work mates delivered a beautiful mini Christmas tree and the "Cup of Doom" returned full of goodies ♥️
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Cold on the canal bank tonight but the Kelpies fair warms the soul. @MillarRichard @scottishcanals @BernGartoch @scottsculptures @andrew_thin
The #Monklandcanal was looking amazing today. Thanks to Friends of Monkland Canal for their company and incredible dedication to the canal. #canalmagic @scottishcanals @MillarRichard @andrew_thin
Had a meeting with @CMooringsScot earlier @FalkirkWheel outdoors with masks to keep me safe whilst undergoing #Immunotherapy. @scottishcanals Falkirk Wheel after dark is breathtaking. It fair lifts your spirits!
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Top hospital transport @NHSForthValley. Beautiful day for #Immunotherapy with amazing staff in oncology. Hosted after @maggiesforthval for a wee bit of mental relaxation. Even a short time @maggiesforthval is so therapeutic. 💙🌈
