Becky Grainger
@beckylgrainger.bsky.social
Chesterfield, UK
Procrastination, tea, Spireites
Procrastination, tea, Spireites
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On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
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August 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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𝗕𝗲𝘇. 𝗜𝘀. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸.
Just three days after adding Ronan Darcy to their attacking unit, Chesterfield have bolstered again, bringing James Berry back on loan from Wycombe Wanderers.
But what might the plan be for Berry’s second spell in a Spireites shirt?
Link ⬇️
#Spireites
Just three days after adding Ronan Darcy to their attacking unit, Chesterfield have bolstered again, bringing James Berry back on loan from Wycombe Wanderers.
But what might the plan be for Berry’s second spell in a Spireites shirt?
Link ⬇️
#Spireites
The Bez is back | Chesterfield’s (potential) plan for James Berry’s second Spireites spell
Chesterfield further bolstered their attacking core on Friday, announcing the return of James Berry on a season-long loan from League One outfit Wycombe Wanderers. The 24-year-old only made the…
medium.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
𝗕𝗲𝘇. 𝗜𝘀. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸.
Just three days after adding Ronan Darcy to their attacking unit, Chesterfield have bolstered again, bringing James Berry back on loan from Wycombe Wanderers.
But what might the plan be for Berry’s second spell in a Spireites shirt?
Link ⬇️
#Spireites
Just three days after adding Ronan Darcy to their attacking unit, Chesterfield have bolstered again, bringing James Berry back on loan from Wycombe Wanderers.
But what might the plan be for Berry’s second spell in a Spireites shirt?
Link ⬇️
#Spireites
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
@chesterfieldfc.bsky.social will host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 12th July.
The match will kick off at 2pm.
#Spireites
@chesterfieldfc.bsky.social will host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 12th July.
The match will kick off at 2pm.
#Spireites
June 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
@chesterfieldfc.bsky.social will host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 12th July.
The match will kick off at 2pm.
#Spireites
@chesterfieldfc.bsky.social will host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 12th July.
The match will kick off at 2pm.
#Spireites
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𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜...𝙇𝙚𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙨
Chesterfield kicked off a new week in style, confirming the arrival of Northern Ireland striker Lee Bonis from Dutch side ADO Den Haag.
A lowdown on what to (possibly) expect from the Spireites’ fifth summer signing is below.
Any support hugely appreciated! ⬇️
#Spireites
Chesterfield kicked off a new week in style, confirming the arrival of Northern Ireland striker Lee Bonis from Dutch side ADO Den Haag.
A lowdown on what to (possibly) expect from the Spireites’ fifth summer signing is below.
Any support hugely appreciated! ⬇️
#Spireites
Introducing… Lee Bonis | Chesterfield’s next Northern Irish talisman?
Chesterfield confirmed summer signing number five on Monday, officially announcing the arrival of striker Lee Bonis from Dutch second tier…
medium.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜...𝙇𝙚𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙨
Chesterfield kicked off a new week in style, confirming the arrival of Northern Ireland striker Lee Bonis from Dutch side ADO Den Haag.
A lowdown on what to (possibly) expect from the Spireites’ fifth summer signing is below.
Any support hugely appreciated! ⬇️
#Spireites
Chesterfield kicked off a new week in style, confirming the arrival of Northern Ireland striker Lee Bonis from Dutch side ADO Den Haag.
A lowdown on what to (possibly) expect from the Spireites’ fifth summer signing is below.
Any support hugely appreciated! ⬇️
#Spireites
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Chesterfield will host Mansfield Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup!
What a draw!
#Spireites
Chesterfield will host Mansfield Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup!
What a draw!
#Spireites
June 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Chesterfield will host Mansfield Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup!
What a draw!
#Spireites
Chesterfield will host Mansfield Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup!
What a draw!
#Spireites
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𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜...𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙢 𝙇𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙨
Delighted to bring this series back for another Chesterfield transfer window, starting with a look at the Spireites' second summer signing Adam Lewis and what he might add to Paul Cook's squad.
Link is below and, as always, any support is massively appreciated!
#Spireites
Delighted to bring this series back for another Chesterfield transfer window, starting with a look at the Spireites' second summer signing Adam Lewis and what he might add to Paul Cook's squad.
Link is below and, as always, any support is massively appreciated!
#Spireites
Introducing…Adam Lewis | Chesterfield’s latest flying full-back?
Chesterfield are back making signings, meaning the ‘introducing… series’ returns! Today, it’s to take a look at the Spireites’ second…
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June 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜...𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙢 𝙇𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙨
Delighted to bring this series back for another Chesterfield transfer window, starting with a look at the Spireites' second summer signing Adam Lewis and what he might add to Paul Cook's squad.
Link is below and, as always, any support is massively appreciated!
#Spireites
Delighted to bring this series back for another Chesterfield transfer window, starting with a look at the Spireites' second summer signing Adam Lewis and what he might add to Paul Cook's squad.
Link is below and, as always, any support is massively appreciated!
#Spireites
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Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
May 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
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A huge, quiet success: violence has fallen 75% in a generation:
May 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A huge, quiet success: violence has fallen 75% in a generation:
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From Carlisle down to Gillingham, your support this campaign has been nothing short of incredible.
It wasn't the end to the season we all wanted, but we thank you for making our first year back in the EFL a memorable one.
We're All Town, Aren't We? 💙
#Spireites
It wasn't the end to the season we all wanted, but we thank you for making our first year back in the EFL a memorable one.
We're All Town, Aren't We? 💙
#Spireites
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From Carlisle down to Gillingham, your support this campaign has been nothing short of incredible.
It wasn't the end to the season we all wanted, but we thank you for making our first year back in the EFL a memorable one.
We're All Town, Aren't We? 💙
#Spireites
It wasn't the end to the season we all wanted, but we thank you for making our first year back in the EFL a memorable one.
We're All Town, Aren't We? 💙
#Spireites
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May 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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May 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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5⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 🎉
We are delighted to confirm that we have hit the 5,000 season ticket mark for the 2025/26 campaign!
Thank you for your amazing support, #Spireites 💙
We are delighted to confirm that we have hit the 5,000 season ticket mark for the 2025/26 campaign!
Thank you for your amazing support, #Spireites 💙
May 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
5⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 🎉
We are delighted to confirm that we have hit the 5,000 season ticket mark for the 2025/26 campaign!
Thank you for your amazing support, #Spireites 💙
We are delighted to confirm that we have hit the 5,000 season ticket mark for the 2025/26 campaign!
Thank you for your amazing support, #Spireites 💙
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How to call your bank by dialling just 3 numbers… simply dial 1-5-9! Then you know it’s legit, watch the video for more info.
Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
April 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
How to call your bank by dialling just 3 numbers… simply dial 1-5-9! Then you know it’s legit, watch the video for more info.
Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
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This does additionally mean when members of the public work incredibly hard to fundraise for cancer research, a sizeable chunk of it is just grabbed by the government for visa fees, instead of going directly into the research as it otherwise could.
Another report on how our high visa costs deter top R&D talent
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
April 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This does additionally mean when members of the public work incredibly hard to fundraise for cancer research, a sizeable chunk of it is just grabbed by the government for visa fees, instead of going directly into the research as it otherwise could.
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Ben Smith’s match report following Chesterfield’s dramatic 3-3 draw against Bradford City is now available to read via the link below!
Also includes Ben’s instant post-match video reaction!
#Spireites
northderbyshireradio.com/stoppage-tim...
Also includes Ben’s instant post-match video reaction!
#Spireites
northderbyshireradio.com/stoppage-tim...
Stoppage time strike keeps Chesterfield’s play off hopes alive – North Derbyshire Radio
northderbyshireradio.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Ben Smith’s match report following Chesterfield’s dramatic 3-3 draw against Bradford City is now available to read via the link below!
Also includes Ben’s instant post-match video reaction!
#Spireites
northderbyshireradio.com/stoppage-tim...
Also includes Ben’s instant post-match video reaction!
#Spireites
northderbyshireradio.com/stoppage-tim...
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Aware some may have missed this with the England game on last night, so just another shout for the Chesterfield-Harrogate Town preview that went up over on YouTube yesterday, in case anyone’s in need of some pre-match viewing.
#Spireites
#Spireites
🚨 NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO 🚨
Discussed the latest selection dilemmas facing Chesterfield as they prepare for the visit of Harrogate Town on Saturday, aiming to keep their positive recent momentum rolling.
Link will be below and, as always, any support hugely appreciated.
#Spireites
Discussed the latest selection dilemmas facing Chesterfield as they prepare for the visit of Harrogate Town on Saturday, aiming to keep their positive recent momentum rolling.
Link will be below and, as always, any support hugely appreciated.
#Spireites
THE RETURN OF WILL GRIGG?!| Chesterfield vs Harrogate Town Preview
YouTube video by BenSportStory
www.youtube.com
March 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Aware some may have missed this with the England game on last night, so just another shout for the Chesterfield-Harrogate Town preview that went up over on YouTube yesterday, in case anyone’s in need of some pre-match viewing.
#Spireites
#Spireites
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5⃣0⃣0⃣ 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 2⃣6⃣ 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.
It has taken just over a day, since going on sale, to reach 500 season tickets for the 2025/26 campaign - keep it going #Spireites!
We're All Town Aren't We? 💙
It has taken just over a day, since going on sale, to reach 500 season tickets for the 2025/26 campaign - keep it going #Spireites!
We're All Town Aren't We? 💙
March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
5⃣0⃣0⃣ 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 2⃣6⃣ 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.
It has taken just over a day, since going on sale, to reach 500 season tickets for the 2025/26 campaign - keep it going #Spireites!
We're All Town Aren't We? 💙
It has taken just over a day, since going on sale, to reach 500 season tickets for the 2025/26 campaign - keep it going #Spireites!
We're All Town Aren't We? 💙
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When discussing mental health it’s always important to push back against the tendency of some to ‘not really believe in it’.
Suicide continues to be the biggest cause of death for men under 50. If it wasn’t a thing that wouldn’t be the case.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Suicide continues to be the biggest cause of death for men under 50. If it wasn’t a thing that wouldn’t be the case.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Men urged to talk about mental health to prevent suicide
Health and Social Care Secretary set out actions being taken to prevent suicides in a speech at the suicide prevention charity Papyrus’s headquarters in London.
www.gov.uk
March 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
When discussing mental health it’s always important to push back against the tendency of some to ‘not really believe in it’.
Suicide continues to be the biggest cause of death for men under 50. If it wasn’t a thing that wouldn’t be the case.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Suicide continues to be the biggest cause of death for men under 50. If it wasn’t a thing that wouldn’t be the case.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Name me something more frustrating than trying to book a driving test. (Daughter)
No... you can't, because there is nothing more illogical, absurd, corrupt, and downright ridiculous as the current system.
End.
No... you can't, because there is nothing more illogical, absurd, corrupt, and downright ridiculous as the current system.
End.
March 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Name me something more frustrating than trying to book a driving test. (Daughter)
No... you can't, because there is nothing more illogical, absurd, corrupt, and downright ridiculous as the current system.
End.
No... you can't, because there is nothing more illogical, absurd, corrupt, and downright ridiculous as the current system.
End.
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Some very sad news from Chesterfield.
Our thoughts go out to Phil, his family and close friends at this time.
#Spireites
Our thoughts go out to Phil, his family and close friends at this time.
#Spireites
March 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Some very sad news from Chesterfield.
Our thoughts go out to Phil, his family and close friends at this time.
#Spireites
Our thoughts go out to Phil, his family and close friends at this time.
#Spireites
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I’m seeing more posts lately where people aren’t using alt text. A lot of the posts are great but inaccessible to those who are sight impaired and use screen readers. Alt text describes images for screen readers. So please take a few minutes to write some alt text so everyone can ‘see’ your posts
March 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I’m seeing more posts lately where people aren’t using alt text. A lot of the posts are great but inaccessible to those who are sight impaired and use screen readers. Alt text describes images for screen readers. So please take a few minutes to write some alt text so everyone can ‘see’ your posts
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Referees will award corners, not indirect free-kicks, if goalkeepers try to waste time by holding onto the ball for more than eight seconds from next season.
Full story from @mjslater.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
Full story from @mjslater.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
March 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Referees will award corners, not indirect free-kicks, if goalkeepers try to waste time by holding onto the ball for more than eight seconds from next season.
Full story from @mjslater.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
Full story from @mjslater.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
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A message has been received from Tyrone Williams, providing an update on his progress: chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/message...
#Spireites
#Spireites
March 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A message has been received from Tyrone Williams, providing an update on his progress: chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/message...
#Spireites
#Spireites
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3 tickets have become available again for Friday - jump in www.rncm.ac.uk/basket/?inst...
February 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
3 tickets have become available again for Friday - jump in www.rncm.ac.uk/basket/?inst...