Saskia Heijltjes

@saskiaheijltjes

Green Party Cllr for Lambridge, Bath and North East Somerset Once describes as "fanatical green" by Jacob Rees-Mogg. Promoted by Michael Coffey on behalf of Saskia Heijltjes (Bath and NE Somerset Green Party), both at Ravenscroft, Sydney Road, Bath

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Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· 2d

When you book a ferry from UK to NL, you are clearly shown harbour tax as well as environmental taxes (latter is 45 euro for a family of 4). When you book a flight from UK to NL you are being congratulated on your children no longer having to pay Airport Passenger Duty 🔥🌎 @flightfreeuk.bsky.social

Stenaline booking screen showing harbour tax and environmental tax for a return ferry from UK to NL

Easyjet website message showing Savings for children. Good news! UK air passengers duty (APD) is no longer payable for: Children under 16... This is a saving of £13 per child.

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jul 19

Kidical Mass in Bath today 🎉 We are calling for safer streets! #streetsforkids

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jul 15

Throwback to the June #kidicalmass Bath 🤩 Join us on Sunday for the last ride before the summer holidays. 📅 Sun 19 July 🕒 2pm 📍 Orange Grove (next to the Abbey) Whether you're riding solo, with grandkids, with your own kids, or just want safer streets, come along!

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jul 1

Wherever we go people stop us and ask us about our cargo bike. Yesterday's question: "Can it go on the road?!" (we were parked at the local supermarket). The two ladies who asked us were genuinely stunned when I stepped on the bike and rode away. Never a dull day with a cargo bike!!

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 29

We covered our south facing windows with tin foil during the heatwave but one batch had a silly coating of some sort which means our windows are now covered in this. I've tried water, window cleaner, vinegar is next...

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 29

Having a partner with a PhD in comp sci is useful sometimes 😅 He has been making mazes on demand for our maize-obsessed 8 yr old.

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 24

Karen Gee @cyclesprog.bsky.social and I were both hoping to attend @cleancitiescampaign.org Curious Cities Assembly for the 2nd day tomorrow, but the irony is that it’s too hot to travel... We need less traffic and tarmac, more trees and plants, wider pavements, more cycle lanes & seating.

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 23

Our school is asking 150+ parents/carers to drive to school at noon, even if they live a short walk away. I know it's hot but driving is not the solution... P.s. We don't own a car and I'm not picking her up by cargo bike 😜

Dear all,

We are expecting the hottest part of the day to be around 12.30pm, so we kindly ask that children are picked up at this time and encouraged not to walk, where possible. We understand this may not be convenient for everyone, and we are very grateful for any adjustments you are able to make.

Just a gentle reminder that once your child has been collected, responsibility returns to parents and carers. Collection will take place from the playground as normal.

Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation — we really appreciate your support.

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 18

There is literally a pub car park a few metres away where parents can park 🙄 #streetsforkids

School message saying parking reminder keeping our children safe

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 14

I completely forgot to post this sooner 🙄 it's TODAY!! 🚲 Kidical Mass Bath – June edition! 📅 Sunday 14th June ⏰ 2PM 📍 Orange Grove (next to the Abbey) Join us for a joyful ride calling for safer streets – for everyone who believes cycling should be safe for all ages and abilities 🎶🫧🎉

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 13

I led a small big ride for Palestine in Bath today and this was my very old school method for way finding. Worked a treat! Free Palestine ✌️ 🇵🇸

The route written out on a piece of cardboard attached to handlebars

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jun 13

Free Palestine ✌️ 🇵🇸

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· May 19

These 3 new cycle stands will make a massive difference in our local park (Alice Park). There are currently 4 cycle stands on the other side of the hedge so these will increase capacity and security due to visibility.

3 sheffield stands within Alice Park in Bath

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· May 3

Larkhall Festival was amazing today! Lots more to see and do tomorrow: larkhallfestival.com/schedule?day=4

King Bladud heading up the procession at Larkhall Festival

Ross and Saskia volunteering as marshals at Larkhall Festival

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Apr 20

Yes, it's the junction with Gloucester Road. The new raised crossing will be built on the junction of London Road/Lambridge Street.

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Apr 20

Our route to the park. Photo taken years ago but the route is still scary. Soon to be changed though with a continuous crossing and an extension of the 20mph speed limit 🙌

Small child on balance bike on the pavement alongside a busy, main road

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Apr 19

Another very joyful Kidical Mass ride in Bath 🎉 What do we want: safer streets! When do we want them: now!

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Apr 1

These rides are free, inclusive, and open to everyone; from toddlers on balance bikes to adults on trikes. They’re also a powerful way of showing demand for safer streets. 3/8

Group of people on bikes, seen from the street level

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Apr 1

Kidical Mass rides are those joyful, slightly chaotic, always brilliant family cycle rides you’ve probably seen popping up everywhere. They’re about one simple idea: kids should be able to travel safely by bike. 2/8

Image credit: Jamie Bellinger
Children and adults cycling in a group on Great Pulteney Street in Bath

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Apr 1

🚲 There’s a new crowdfunder to support Kidical Mass rides across the UK, and it’s one of those small things that quietly makes a big difference. 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/km-insurance Image credit: @jamiebellinger.com 1/8

Girl cycling in middle of group. Image credit: Jamie Bellinger

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 27

22nd Bike Bus at Bathampton Primary this morning 🙌 Thanks to @bicyclemayorbath.bsky.social for joining us! #fridedays

Headteacher Ms Datta, parents Saskia and Jo and Pete dtsib

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 20

Big bike small bike 😍

A cargo bike and a kids bike parked on great pulteney street in Bath

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 19

And we did it! BANES councillors voted for play 🤸🛼🛴

Cllrs Saskia Heijltjes and Joanna Wright on swings

Cllrs Saskia Heijltjes with rollerskates dress on in the guildhall in Bath

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 19

Building on the fantastic work by @playingout.bsky.social I've put playing out on the agenda for Bath and North East Somerset Council tonight 🙌 democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieListDocume... Let's get more children playing, more of the time!

Joanna and Saskia at Larkhall square which gets closed off for the local festival every year

Cllrs Katie Collier and Ed Lamb, who've also taken play motions to their councils

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 17

Who needs a car 😜 @carryshitolympics.bsky.social #cargobike

Saskia with box bike with rolls of carpets in it. The bike has a kidical mass bath poster on the side.

Small kids bike with pannier with roll of carpet in it

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 12

What a brilliant @playingout.bsky.social conference today! Children's right to play is more important than ever. Let's make sure that more (all!) children can play, more of the time.

Table discussion at playing out conference

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 8

📢 Kidical Mass Bath is back! 🚲 FB event page: fb.me/e/dbfo6dvXv Join us for a family-friendly cycle ride to celebrate cycling and call for safer streets. Let's show that we want to cycle and we need safe spaces to do so! 🗓️ Sunday 19 April ⏰ 2PM 📍 Orange Grove (next to the Abbey)

Image of a precious kidical mass cycle ride in Bath

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Mar 4

What are you waiting for, join us now! join.greenparty.org.uk

Zack Polanski with Bath and North East Somerset Green Party councillors Sam Ross, Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Jan 11

Perfect parking spot 👌

Blue tandem parked on a traffic island in Bath, UK

Saskia Heijltjes@saskiaheijltjes· Dec 6

Trip to the tip at the other end of town on busiest Sat of the year?! Always feel like a superhero on my #cargobike 🦸 Old radiator + charity shop load 👍 #carfree #carryshitolympics