Erica
@briteeyedviolet.bsky.social
Optimist with a slight northern side and soft spot for Wales, parkrun and cats. Often found in an independent bookshop.
I’m wondering if there’s been a run on Cook Food in Tunbridge Wells? The lack of washing and chopping and washing up is incredibly appealing right now.
December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I’m wondering if there’s been a run on Cook Food in Tunbridge Wells? The lack of washing and chopping and washing up is incredibly appealing right now.
This is a very good write up of the water situation in Tunbridge Wells.
Tunbridge Wells has endured nearly a week of water failures, broken deadlines and a boil notice that will stretch well beyond the return of supply, exposing long-flagged weaknesses in South East Water’s network and a collapse of trust across the town.
The week the water stopped
A week of dry taps, false deadlines and emergency queues reveals a broken system and a town running out of patience
www.kentcurrent.news
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is a very good write up of the water situation in Tunbridge Wells.
The quote in this article is a good summing up of the way South East Water is failing to communicate with Tunbridge Wells. It’s incredibly frustrating to be so misled.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Tunbridge Wells water cut likely to last after treatment problem reoccurs
Thousands of homes, schools and businesses expected to be without supply for at least another day
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The quote in this article is a good summing up of the way South East Water is failing to communicate with Tunbridge Wells. It’s incredibly frustrating to be so misled.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Eagerly waiting to be reconnected to the water in the next half an hour. It’s not happening, is it? The residents of our town should be renamed as Disgusting of Tunbridge Wells after so long without a shower.
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Eagerly waiting to be reconnected to the water in the next half an hour. It’s not happening, is it? The residents of our town should be renamed as Disgusting of Tunbridge Wells after so long without a shower.
What people post on social media versus the reality of life. See alt text.
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
What people post on social media versus the reality of life. See alt text.
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We're planning an exhibition to mark the centenary of The Women's Library next year. We'd like to feature collections and research that people are working on currently. Please get in touch and let us know.
September 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We're planning an exhibition to mark the centenary of The Women's Library next year. We'd like to feature collections and research that people are working on currently. Please get in touch and let us know.
This was after he asked me if I was playing because I didn’t answer much to begin with 😬
8-13 @briteeyedviolet.bsky.social on fire 🔥 #universitychallenge 👏
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This was after he asked me if I was playing because I didn’t answer much to begin with 😬
Popped into the first birthday of the local independent bookshop for one drink, stayed for the night. Tunbridge Wells we are lucky to have such lovely people in our town. And yes these are terrible photos.
November 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Popped into the first birthday of the local independent bookshop for one drink, stayed for the night. Tunbridge Wells we are lucky to have such lovely people in our town. And yes these are terrible photos.
This was a lot of fun to work on. Also, their Welsh Red is a lot of fun to drink.
Thanks to everyone who came along to the opening of Mad Dog Brewery Co's newest tap room in Tunbridge Wells last night - it was a pleasure to work on a local project.
As a big fan of beer, managing the guest list and media relations was the perfect job for Erica! 🍻
As a big fan of beer, managing the guest list and media relations was the perfect job for Erica! 🍻
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This was a lot of fun to work on. Also, their Welsh Red is a lot of fun to drink.
10-5 to me in tonight’s University Challenge 🥳
(Sorry, not sorry to @twpeople.bsky.social)
(Sorry, not sorry to @twpeople.bsky.social)
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
10-5 to me in tonight’s University Challenge 🥳
(Sorry, not sorry to @twpeople.bsky.social)
(Sorry, not sorry to @twpeople.bsky.social)
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It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy
A paper that knows a thing or two about editorial f*ck-ups...
writesbright.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
I’m sure I have some Oxford followers on here? Can anyone recommend a dedicated vegetarian or vegan restaurant in the city centre? Thanks.
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I’m sure I have some Oxford followers on here? Can anyone recommend a dedicated vegetarian or vegan restaurant in the city centre? Thanks.
Today is manic Tesco Christmas delivery slots day. I decided I couldn’t be bothered to go through the stress.
Logged in now out of curiosity, no queue and I found a good selection of slots still available on all days except 23 December.
Logged in now out of curiosity, no queue and I found a good selection of slots still available on all days except 23 December.
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Today is manic Tesco Christmas delivery slots day. I decided I couldn’t be bothered to go through the stress.
Logged in now out of curiosity, no queue and I found a good selection of slots still available on all days except 23 December.
Logged in now out of curiosity, no queue and I found a good selection of slots still available on all days except 23 December.
Ah Kent, is this sort of nonsense what the rest of the country has to look forward to?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Beyond ironic’: Reform-led council says flags must come down so Christmas lights can go up
Kent county council says union flags and flags of St George must come off street lights because of safety concerns
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Ah Kent, is this sort of nonsense what the rest of the country has to look forward to?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Did anyone else get distracted by the en dash, em dash use on Amol Rajan’s desk this evening? Or is it just me who’s easily distracted? #UniversityChallenge
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Did anyone else get distracted by the en dash, em dash use on Amol Rajan’s desk this evening? Or is it just me who’s easily distracted? #UniversityChallenge
Pomegranate, orange and baby spinach salad to accompany a fish finger sandwich. Because I’m classy*
*and definitely not because half a bag of spinach, one orange and a random pomegranate were the only fresh fruit or veg in the house.
*and definitely not because half a bag of spinach, one orange and a random pomegranate were the only fresh fruit or veg in the house.
November 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pomegranate, orange and baby spinach salad to accompany a fish finger sandwich. Because I’m classy*
*and definitely not because half a bag of spinach, one orange and a random pomegranate were the only fresh fruit or veg in the house.
*and definitely not because half a bag of spinach, one orange and a random pomegranate were the only fresh fruit or veg in the house.
We watched the film Perfect Days yesterday.
It’s a beautiful film that celebrates the joys of the simple life.
www.curzon.org.uk/film/perfect...
It’s a beautiful film that celebrates the joys of the simple life.
www.curzon.org.uk/film/perfect...
Perfect Days - Curzon Cinema & Arts
Wim Wenders’ beguiling Tokyo-set drama is a poignant, warm-hearted portrait of a Tokyo toilet cleaner, played by Cannes Best Actor prize-winner Koji Yakusho.Hirayama seems utterly…
www.curzon.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We watched the film Perfect Days yesterday.
It’s a beautiful film that celebrates the joys of the simple life.
www.curzon.org.uk/film/perfect...
It’s a beautiful film that celebrates the joys of the simple life.
www.curzon.org.uk/film/perfect...
Wetting myself with laughter watching Taskmaster for the first time ever. @twpeople.bsky.social what have you done to my TV viewing?
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Wetting myself with laughter watching Taskmaster for the first time ever. @twpeople.bsky.social what have you done to my TV viewing?
Can someone please help me out? I need to find a CD with this or something similar by Tippett.
I am not knowledgeable enough to know where to start.
Thanks #music
I am not knowledgeable enough to know where to start.
Thanks #music
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Can someone please help me out? I need to find a CD with this or something similar by Tippett.
I am not knowledgeable enough to know where to start.
Thanks #music
I am not knowledgeable enough to know where to start.
Thanks #music
😂
I once tried to shoot fog.
Mist.
Mist.
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
😂
Have I mentioned how much I love the writing of Kim Stanley Robinson?
I learn so much as I read his books, which are also unputdownable *and* contain an interesting scattering of words that have me reaching for the dictionary.
I learn so much as I read his books, which are also unputdownable *and* contain an interesting scattering of words that have me reaching for the dictionary.
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Have I mentioned how much I love the writing of Kim Stanley Robinson?
I learn so much as I read his books, which are also unputdownable *and* contain an interesting scattering of words that have me reaching for the dictionary.
I learn so much as I read his books, which are also unputdownable *and* contain an interesting scattering of words that have me reaching for the dictionary.
Not a fan of Rankle, but today I guided The Boy to a 100% correct first time result so I feel this achievement needs to be shared.
(I have to clarify he’s apparently achieved this before.)
(I have to clarify he’s apparently achieved this before.)
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Not a fan of Rankle, but today I guided The Boy to a 100% correct first time result so I feel this achievement needs to be shared.
(I have to clarify he’s apparently achieved this before.)
(I have to clarify he’s apparently achieved this before.)
Anyone?
Does anyone use solid shampoo and/or conditioner?
I’ve been trying them out and would appreciate more recommendations.
(So far Grom or Hair Blocks are winning, but I’m not 100% won round yet.)
I’ve been trying them out and would appreciate more recommendations.
(So far Grom or Hair Blocks are winning, but I’m not 100% won round yet.)
October 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Anyone?
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