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Jan Jones
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I write mysteries (contemporary, 1920s), romance (contemporary, Regency), poetry (as the mood takes me). New tag: "Putting the heart into cosy mystery".
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.

He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Eleventh day of the eleventh month.
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc I've signed to Trump-proof the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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For UK folks, I have new work available to buy from my website! There’s some pieces here I’m v excited to share. I won’t say the C word but, you know, handmade goods from your local queer potter :) #pottery #ceramics

WavingPinesPottery.co.uk/shop
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
@craftycow.bsky.social Happy birthday!
November 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Oh yes, Amber and Nikita! #strictly
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Weird choice of music for a Viennese Waltz. Much too strong imo #strictly
November 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
My God, Karen's energy. #strictly
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Whoa, Lewis. #strictly
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Me: must remember to water the greenhouse before it gets dark.
Edits.
Edits some more.
Just one more chapter then.
Me: must remember to... oh.
Looks for head torch.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
@glittermagpie.bsky.social Many happy returns of the day!
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
@persiflage.bsky.social Happy birthday!
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
@janehill.bsky.social How did it go today?
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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I'm terribly sorry, but I have to ask for your assistance again.
Marmite, my cat, urgently needs vet visits, medicines, and a probable operation.
I'm beside myself with worry at the moment.
Any help in the form of donations or reposts would be most gratefully received.
4fund.com/pp2gmh
Marmite needs your help for medical care, please! – Donate on 4fund.com
I'm sorry to have to ask for help again, but Marmite, my beloved cat, needs your help urgently.I think her problem is that she has a big hairball in her stomach that she can't vomit out. She's been dr...
4fund.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Oooh, see what just came in the post! Thank you, Kate! @loreandordure.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
*wheezes, wipes eyes, catches breath*
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
www.burymercury.co.uk/news/2559016...
How 45,000 acre 'Forest City' could look amid calls to 'preserve' villages
Villages between Haverhill and Newmarket in Suffolk may be wiped out as part of plans for a new Forest City to the east of Cambridge.
www.burymercury.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Would you like some fab hand-printed letterpress Christmas cards?

Sure you would!
These gorgeous cards are now available to buy again!

UK only, free shipping, good discounts for multiple packs.

ko-fi.com/s/1af2e209ad
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Bookshelves in my chaotic and wildly mis-named dining room. #SundayPixBooks
November 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I'm suddenly all in favour of wolves... #strictly
November 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Best Hallowe'en #strictly for years.
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My goodness, Lewis and Katya! #strictly
November 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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These gorgeous cards are now available to buy again!

UK only, free shipping, good discounts for multiple packs.

ko-fi.com/s/1af2e209ad
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Saturday tea. You'd pay good money for this in a restaurant. And they'd only give you a quarter of it, excised with a scone cutter.
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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This week, I spoke up for pupils, parents, and staff affected by cuts to funding for the International Baccalaureate (IB) — particularly those at Impington Village College, where many of my constituents study.
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Mild and damp for hallowe'en out there, which reminds me of this poem I wrote a few years ago...
jan-jones.blogspot.com/2014/10/mild...
Mildy Disturbing...
. On a day when the 31st October hit an astonishing 20 degrees Centigrade here in East Anglia, I bring you this poem... A Light Fright ...
jan-jones.blogspot.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM