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David Cook @Spiddly

North of the Kennet, south of the Thames. Keeping it local with music, history and architecture. Listening to and looking at all the good stuff.

Joined October 2009
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David Cook@Spiddly
19 May 2024
Today might be a good time to tell you of my new blog Stone Diaries, detailing my thoughts during field trips to ancient sites. Entries are being updated with details of myths and pubs for each site, so do join me on my travels 🙂 stonediaries2.wordpress.com #StandingStoneSunday
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Stone Club@the_stone_club
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The Backrooms…
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Spooky stuff #DoctorWho
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Currently listening to ‘Eternal Gong Bath Of The Sunbed Mind’ by @LevertonFox Bandcamp bit.ly/3RTjES3 #music Live improvised performance on the @deXterBentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @ResonanceFM bit.ly/3Sbiql7 #radio
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A series of alignments at The Cove. Sun, contrail and bird. #StandingStoneSunday
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Visit Avebury@VisitAvebury
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Archaeology events at Avebury this Summer swindonlink.com/28733/archae…

Archaeology events at Avebury this Summer

Archaeology events at Avebury this Summer - https://swindonlink.com/?c=28733

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The 2025 ‘Clear Spot’ radio documentary on @longplayer, featuring an interview with artist Jem Finer currently playing on @ResonanceFM Perfect listening for a Sunday afternoon #radio
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No matter what time of year, the setting of the sun behind Waden Hill is always a dramatic sight. #StandingStoneSunday
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“As ever, the wind whipped across the brow of the hill, offering cool respite from the day’s furnace like temperature.” It’s been a while… A new entry on the Stone Diaries blog, with an evening visit to White Horse Hill on a scorching day. stonediaries2.wordpress.com/…

AN EVENING ON WHITE HORSE HILL

25th May 2026 The slow burn of the evening on the hottest day of the year so far. The sun had blazed so fiercely, it was near impossible to step out during the day for any extended period of time.&…

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Adapting traditional methods to rechalk the Cerne Abbas Giant in the face of climate change. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…

Rechalking beloved Cerne Giant is a sticky process – and climate crisis is making it worse

Volunteers head to Dorset countryside to restore the figure, but increasing heat means techniques have had to be adapted

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A good end to the bank holiday…
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At this time of year, all eyes look towards the sun. #StandingStoneSunday
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Currently listening to ‘After The Rain, Strange Seeds’ by The Leaf Library - Bandcamp bit.ly/4fD4Gcr Apple Music bit.ly/4tOVzsV Spotify bit.ly/3PlEdFX #music Live performance on the #HelloGoodbyeShow @ResonanceFM bit.ly/4v76CP6 #radio
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A good start to the bank holiday…
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Currently listening to ‘From A Hole In The Floor To A Fountain Of Youth’ by @futureislands Bandcamp bit.ly/3Px4pxm Apple Music bit.ly/3RVXCxN Spotify bit.ly/4nLxBNB #music
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Colour palette of the perfect countryside evening. #StandingStoneSunday
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Currently listening to ‘Forest Mountain Forest’ by Simon Bromide And The Bromides - Bandcamp bit.ly/3PL4ldh Apple Music bit.ly/3PpekF6 Spotify bit.ly/3PO7rgF #music Live performance on the #HelloGoodbyeShow @ResonanceFM bit.ly/4tENRBs #radio
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Field recording - The Avebury Crows #fieldrecording
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Pinned @the_stone_club badge to the jacket today, which can only mean one thing…
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Currently listening to ‘Department of Biology’ by @cronenbergswife Bandcamp bit.ly/4w2BfXn Apple Music bit.ly/3PieNsw Spotify bit.ly/4tNgKMB #music Live performance on the @deXterBentley #HelloGoodbyeShow on @ResonanceFM bit.ly/42OHaS8 #radio
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Where the avenue ends, and the henge begins. #StandingStoneSunday
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