Dr Stephen O’Brien
@anfieldbhoy.bsky.social
Retired nurse academic, Corby Town Councillor 🌹, playing out the rest of my time on golf courses,discovering new beers, walking our beautiful county, supporting LFC, Northampton Saints, Steelbacks, Vikings #Skol and advancing the cause of social justice
Post budget libation. “Panela” Colombian 🇨🇴 Coffee Porter 7% from @thornbridge.bsky.social Intense flavours 👌 #BSkyBeer
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Post budget libation. “Panela” Colombian 🇨🇴 Coffee Porter 7% from @thornbridge.bsky.social Intense flavours 👌 #BSkyBeer
Currently reading this. Not a redundant word. I can see why it won the Booker 2025. A book that really holds you.
November 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Currently reading this. Not a redundant word. I can see why it won the Booker 2025. A book that really holds you.
This South Pacific Pale Ale “Kipling” from @thornbridge.bsky.social is going down way better than the Liverpool v Forest game. We have completely lost our way this season. 🤦🏻♂️
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This South Pacific Pale Ale “Kipling” from @thornbridge.bsky.social is going down way better than the Liverpool v Forest game. We have completely lost our way this season. 🤦🏻♂️
Lovely evening at The Spirit of Corby Awards supported by Corby Town Council. Inspirational stories of everything that makes Corby the unique community it is. I’m proud to be a small part of it. #DeedsNotWords
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Lovely evening at The Spirit of Corby Awards supported by Corby Town Council. Inspirational stories of everything that makes Corby the unique community it is. I’m proud to be a small part of it. #DeedsNotWords
This morning I did a piece for Radio Northampton on the outcome of the Covid Inquiry. Too little too late sums up perfectly our response. Lessons not learned from the early stages led to a huge second wave and needless death and disability. I’m on from 1 hr 40 min
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Annabel Amos - 21/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
Annabel brings you local news and an entertaining start to your Northamptonshire day.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This morning I did a piece for Radio Northampton on the outcome of the Covid Inquiry. Too little too late sums up perfectly our response. Lessons not learned from the early stages led to a huge second wave and needless death and disability. I’m on from 1 hr 40 min
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Out again with Big G. Sorting out world affairs. On the menu today, in no particular order; The Epstein files, Our disappointment with the current Labour Government, Football World Cup qualification 🏴 👏👏👏👏 Play off jeopardy 🇮🇪 and the Ashes series 🏏 All washed down with Abbot Ale #BSkyBeer
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Out again with Big G. Sorting out world affairs. On the menu today, in no particular order; The Epstein files, Our disappointment with the current Labour Government, Football World Cup qualification 🏴 👏👏👏👏 Play off jeopardy 🇮🇪 and the Ashes series 🏏 All washed down with Abbot Ale #BSkyBeer
Reposted by Dr Stephen O’Brien
Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
#FridayBeers #BskyBeer Round Corner Brewing “Underwater Song” Baltic Porter 8.2% 👌
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
#FridayBeers #BskyBeer Round Corner Brewing “Underwater Song” Baltic Porter 8.2% 👌
#FingerpostFriday The Green Patch Kettering Northamptonshire. Start of a recent walk.
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
#FingerpostFriday The Green Patch Kettering Northamptonshire. Start of a recent walk.
Started the day with Radio Northampton for their 1,000 mile walk challenge. Walked the first leg with them. The Green Patch to Millbrook School in Kettering. Great fun! #ChildreninNeed
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Started the day with Radio Northampton for their 1,000 mile walk challenge. Walked the first leg with them. The Green Patch to Millbrook School in Kettering. Great fun! #ChildreninNeed
A new runner for Doc’s Bar. Thanks to Steve, Nic and Ottilie ☘️ #BabyGuinness
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A new runner for Doc’s Bar. Thanks to Steve, Nic and Ottilie ☘️ #BabyGuinness
Out with Big G assessing the global political situation. This week we majored on the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the UK’s obsession on immigration related narratives and the current state of Celtic FC ☘️ All washed down with an improving Spoons Fridge 👍 #BSkyBeer
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Out with Big G assessing the global political situation. This week we majored on the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the UK’s obsession on immigration related narratives and the current state of Celtic FC ☘️ All washed down with an improving Spoons Fridge 👍 #BSkyBeer
Reposted by Dr Stephen O’Brien
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
Tea time with a Soft Cell soundtrack and a rather nice Black IPA “Wild Raven” 6.6% from @thornbridge.bsky.social #BSkyBeer RIP Dave Ball
October 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tea time with a Soft Cell soundtrack and a rather nice Black IPA “Wild Raven” 6.6% from @thornbridge.bsky.social #BSkyBeer RIP Dave Ball
Where in the world version 2.
October 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Where in the world version 2.
Not too shabby for a spot of lunch. But where in the world?
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Not too shabby for a spot of lunch. But where in the world?
If you only listen to one of the albums shortlisted for this years Mercury. Listen to this. Jacob Alon @In Limerence” Magical. spotify.link/d8qQpddswXb
Confession
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October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If you only listen to one of the albums shortlisted for this years Mercury. Listen to this. Jacob Alon @In Limerence” Magical. spotify.link/d8qQpddswXb
The East Midlands Derby 😂 v 🐯
October 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The East Midlands Derby 😂 v 🐯
The best song about Hurling you’ll ever hear. Essentially the only song you’ll ever hear about Hurling. Unless you know better. open.spotify.com/track/7uxXHz...
Killeagh
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October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The best song about Hurling you’ll ever hear. Essentially the only song you’ll ever hear about Hurling. Unless you know better. open.spotify.com/track/7uxXHz...
Past Future pale ale 5.4% aka “Murk” from Polly’s Mold Flintshire. Definitely the beer to celebrate my semi final win in the club match play singles earlier today. #RWGC 👍⛳️🏌️♂️
October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Past Future pale ale 5.4% aka “Murk” from Polly’s Mold Flintshire. Definitely the beer to celebrate my semi final win in the club match play singles earlier today. #RWGC 👍⛳️🏌️♂️