Graham
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I cant help but wonder if the confidence-shattering, humiliating defeat was worth the extra money made by playing an extra game.
I suspect not.
Any Welsh green shoots seen in the other autumn internationals have been crushed under the boots of the Springboks
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
I suspect not.
Any Welsh green shoots seen in the other autumn internationals have been crushed under the boots of the Springboks
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Wales 0-73 South Africa: Where does Welsh rugby go from here?
BBC Sport Wales ask where does Welsh rugby go from here after another record defeat dished out by South Africa.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I cant help but wonder if the confidence-shattering, humiliating defeat was worth the extra money made by playing an extra game.
I suspect not.
Any Welsh green shoots seen in the other autumn internationals have been crushed under the boots of the Springboks
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
I suspect not.
Any Welsh green shoots seen in the other autumn internationals have been crushed under the boots of the Springboks
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Reupped my coffee supplier for December. Cant go wrong with Coaltown ☕️☕️☕️🏴
#SpecialityCoffee #CoalTownCoffee #Coffee
#SpecialityCoffee #CoalTownCoffee #Coffee
November 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Reupped my coffee supplier for December. Cant go wrong with Coaltown ☕️☕️☕️🏴
#SpecialityCoffee #CoalTownCoffee #Coffee
#SpecialityCoffee #CoalTownCoffee #Coffee
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
Radiohead
Manic Street Preachers
Blur
Biffy Clyro
Bruce Springsteen
Radiohead
Manic Street Preachers
Blur
Biffy Clyro
Bruce Springsteen
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick (I think Journey was technically the headliner here but the whole show slapped)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Alice in Chains
Pearl Jam
Velvet Revolver
Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick (I think Journey was technically the headliner here but the whole show slapped)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Alice in Chains
Pearl Jam
Velvet Revolver
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen:
Adia Victoria
The Protomen
The Klezmer Conservatory Band
The Nields
Nine Inch Nails
Adia Victoria
The Protomen
The Klezmer Conservatory Band
The Nields
Nine Inch Nails
November 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
Radiohead
Manic Street Preachers
Blur
Biffy Clyro
Bruce Springsteen
Radiohead
Manic Street Preachers
Blur
Biffy Clyro
Bruce Springsteen
Feels like a Glenfiddich kind of an evening 🥃
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Feels like a Glenfiddich kind of an evening 🥃
Reposted by Graham
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... - my new article, if of interest please share.
I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations |
Let’s put aside the schooldays accusations and look, instead, at the Reform leader’s path since then. I think a pretty clear picture of the man emerges, says author and podcaster Musa Okwonga
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... - my new article, if of interest please share.
A very early start on the train to Birmingham for work. Will need to keep the coffee flowing today!
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
A very early start on the train to Birmingham for work. Will need to keep the coffee flowing today!
Just heard The Fairytale of New York on the radio- first Christmas tune of the season.
Whilst I’d love to be grumpy about it, I don’t have it in me- I love this song and the festive season is on the way 🎄🎅🏻⭐️
Whilst I’d love to be grumpy about it, I don’t have it in me- I love this song and the festive season is on the way 🎄🎅🏻⭐️
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Just heard The Fairytale of New York on the radio- first Christmas tune of the season.
Whilst I’d love to be grumpy about it, I don’t have it in me- I love this song and the festive season is on the way 🎄🎅🏻⭐️
Whilst I’d love to be grumpy about it, I don’t have it in me- I love this song and the festive season is on the way 🎄🎅🏻⭐️
Bore da from Cardiff!
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Bore da from Cardiff!
A very entertaining trip to the Principality with 11 tries scored- just a shame seven of them were by Argentina!
Nice to see LRZ back in a Wales jersey.
#WalArg #AutumnInternationals #WRU
Nice to see LRZ back in a Wales jersey.
#WalArg #AutumnInternationals #WRU
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A very entertaining trip to the Principality with 11 tries scored- just a shame seven of them were by Argentina!
Nice to see LRZ back in a Wales jersey.
#WalArg #AutumnInternationals #WRU
Nice to see LRZ back in a Wales jersey.
#WalArg #AutumnInternationals #WRU
I’m currently watching the latest season of Strange New Worlds. Mostly it’s felt lacklustre & I’ve been disappointed.
However tonight I watched Through the Lens of Time & I was blown away.
It felt like the perfect combination of old & new trek.
I loved every second of it.
#StarTrek #SNW
However tonight I watched Through the Lens of Time & I was blown away.
It felt like the perfect combination of old & new trek.
I loved every second of it.
#StarTrek #SNW
November 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Ultra Processed People is blowing my mind.
I knew ultra processed food was bad for me (and everyone else), but learning just how damaging & addictive it is has been eye-opening.
It explains the struggles I have had with weight and food my whole life & that is empowering for change.
#booksky #upf
I knew ultra processed food was bad for me (and everyone else), but learning just how damaging & addictive it is has been eye-opening.
It explains the struggles I have had with weight and food my whole life & that is empowering for change.
#booksky #upf
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Sadly I’ve discovered my elderly Mac isn’t up to the challenge of running #FM26. After the two year wait, it’s kinda frustrating.
On the other hand, my social life and wallet are breathing a sigh of relief…
On the other hand, my social life and wallet are breathing a sigh of relief…
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October 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Sadly I’ve discovered my elderly Mac isn’t up to the challenge of running #FM26. After the two year wait, it’s kinda frustrating.
On the other hand, my social life and wallet are breathing a sigh of relief…
On the other hand, my social life and wallet are breathing a sigh of relief…
… and to think I wasted 30 years of Sunday mornings going to church….
October 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
… and to think I wasted 30 years of Sunday mornings going to church….
The Ooni is lit tonight! 🔥🔥🔥
October 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Ooni is lit tonight! 🔥🔥🔥
Looks like the beginning of the end for either Ospreys or Scarlets….
#WRU #Rugby
www.wru.wales/2025/10/unan...
#WRU #Rugby
www.wru.wales/2025/10/unan...
Welsh Rugby Union - Unanimous board decision on the future of elite rugby in Wales
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) today announced a landmark decision on the future of elite rugby in Wales, following one of the most extensive consultations ever undertaken in Welsh sport.
www.wru.wales
October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Looks like the beginning of the end for either Ospreys or Scarlets….
#WRU #Rugby
www.wru.wales/2025/10/unan...
#WRU #Rugby
www.wru.wales/2025/10/unan...
At last. Time to stop listening to his aides who pander to Reform voters who will never tick the Labour box anyway, and actually show some desperately needed leadership on the #ClimateCrisis.
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms
After speculation and conflicting pressures, prime minister will attend climate summit next month
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At last. Time to stop listening to his aides who pander to Reform voters who will never tick the Labour box anyway, and actually show some desperately needed leadership on the #ClimateCrisis.
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I don’t often watch the Bundesliga, but I’m glad I did tonight. Bayern Dortmund was a fantastic game!
Feel like Dortmund deserved a point for their second half performance.
Feel like Dortmund deserved a point for their second half performance.
October 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I don’t often watch the Bundesliga, but I’m glad I did tonight. Bayern Dortmund was a fantastic game!
Feel like Dortmund deserved a point for their second half performance.
Feel like Dortmund deserved a point for their second half performance.
Tonight it’s a re-read of Back to Basics before swinging into Friends and Foes for the first time!
What’s your comic of choice tonight?
#AmazingSpiderMan
What’s your comic of choice tonight?
#AmazingSpiderMan
October 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Tonight it’s a re-read of Back to Basics before swinging into Friends and Foes for the first time!
What’s your comic of choice tonight?
#AmazingSpiderMan
What’s your comic of choice tonight?
#AmazingSpiderMan
I’m not sure any headline has ever made me feel older….
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m not sure any headline has ever made me feel older….
Another trip to Cardiff means another chance to grab an excellent coffee.
Kin +Ilk in Pontcanna was the cafe of choice this morning. Excellent Colombian filter has fuelled my morning so far!
Kin +Ilk in Pontcanna was the cafe of choice this morning. Excellent Colombian filter has fuelled my morning so far!
October 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Another trip to Cardiff means another chance to grab an excellent coffee.
Kin +Ilk in Pontcanna was the cafe of choice this morning. Excellent Colombian filter has fuelled my morning so far!
Kin +Ilk in Pontcanna was the cafe of choice this morning. Excellent Colombian filter has fuelled my morning so far!
Those Brexit bonuses just keep on rolling in 🙄
2019: Priti Patel celebrates Brexit with the ending Freedom of Movement with the EU
2025: Simon Calder explains the new EU entry-exit system, where, now outside the EU, Brits will be fingerprinted and have face scans to enter the EU
2025: Simon Calder explains the new EU entry-exit system, where, now outside the EU, Brits will be fingerprinted and have face scans to enter the EU
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Those Brexit bonuses just keep on rolling in 🙄
Good climate news this morning: Renewables overtake coal as the biggest source of energy on the planet.
But disappointing to see Europe not keeping up with the trend.
In the UK we need Labour to use their huge majority to take positive action on the Climate Crisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But disappointing to see Europe not keeping up with the trend.
In the UK we need Labour to use their huge majority to take positive action on the Climate Crisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Good climate news this morning: Renewables overtake coal as the biggest source of energy on the planet.
But disappointing to see Europe not keeping up with the trend.
In the UK we need Labour to use their huge majority to take positive action on the Climate Crisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But disappointing to see Europe not keeping up with the trend.
In the UK we need Labour to use their huge majority to take positive action on the Climate Crisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This week I’m delighted to support Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week, a campaign from NSPCC.
In 2025 it’s focusing on how parents can play their part to bring out the best in their children.
Please watch the campaign video below to find out more
youtu.be/mLFFvmqJBZs?...
#KYCSIS #NSPCC
In 2025 it’s focusing on how parents can play their part to bring out the best in their children.
Please watch the campaign video below to find out more
youtu.be/mLFFvmqJBZs?...
#KYCSIS #NSPCC
Play your part in sport and physical activity - Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport 2025
YouTube video by NSPCC
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October 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This week I’m delighted to support Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week, a campaign from NSPCC.
In 2025 it’s focusing on how parents can play their part to bring out the best in their children.
Please watch the campaign video below to find out more
youtu.be/mLFFvmqJBZs?...
#KYCSIS #NSPCC
In 2025 it’s focusing on how parents can play their part to bring out the best in their children.
Please watch the campaign video below to find out more
youtu.be/mLFFvmqJBZs?...
#KYCSIS #NSPCC
A glass of red and this month’s Monocle. A relaxing way to end a busy week.
October 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A glass of red and this month’s Monocle. A relaxing way to end a busy week.
Reposted by Graham
