@katrobrosi.bsky.social
Will witter on about tea, books, cricket and politics. If the Daily Mail likes it - I'm against it..
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This is true. Enforcement of environmental crime, trading standards, food hygiene, asb etc have been cut to the bone because they aren't services that anyone notices...until something goes wrong, like this colossal flytip. See also the proliferation of high street shops selling illicit goods.
The collapse of the enforcement state.
From the environment to traffic to anti-social behavior to labour standards to tax. All hollowed out.
It doesn't appear on "issues of concern" because it's never crystallised. Make no mistake, it's reducing faith in the state.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
From the environment to traffic to anti-social behavior to labour standards to tax. All hollowed out.
It doesn't appear on "issues of concern" because it's never crystallised. Make no mistake, it's reducing faith in the state.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
River close to engulfing Oxfordshire waste mountain, MP warns
Waste from a 150m (490ft) long fly-tip is beginning to float towards the River Cherwell, an MP says.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This is true. Enforcement of environmental crime, trading standards, food hygiene, asb etc have been cut to the bone because they aren't services that anyone notices...until something goes wrong, like this colossal flytip. See also the proliferation of high street shops selling illicit goods.
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It's the Seasonal Reposting Competition! Repost this over the weekend, and on Sunday one lucky person will win a signed copy of one of my books. For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 fiendish @theguardian.com #puzzles and all the stories behind them:
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It's the Seasonal Reposting Competition! Repost this over the weekend, and on Sunday one lucky person will win a signed copy of one of my books. For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 fiendish @theguardian.com #puzzles and all the stories behind them:
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...
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Just announced: our Spring/Summer gigs season!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just announced: our Spring/Summer gigs season!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
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Disgusting how many platforms this grifter has been given
November 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Disgusting how many platforms this grifter has been given
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Now on sale: the fourth Indoor Festival of Folk.
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Indoor Festival of Folk
A day-long winter feast of music and very special guests under Cecil Sharp House’s historic roof, co-hosted by EFDSS and folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc.
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Now on sale: the fourth Indoor Festival of Folk.
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
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A job well done ... Bill Voce and Harold Larwood prepare to leave Australia at the end of the Bodyline series. The injured Larwood took the train to Freemantle before sailing home; Voce travelled with the bulk of the squad for the New Zealand leg of the tour
October 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A job well done ... Bill Voce and Harold Larwood prepare to leave Australia at the end of the Bodyline series. The injured Larwood took the train to Freemantle before sailing home; Voce travelled with the bulk of the squad for the New Zealand leg of the tour
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Here is my Editorial in this current edition of County Cricket Matters - it’s from the heart.
Editions of this & all other CCM’s can be obtained from my website 🙏
www.countycricketmatters.com/shop
Editions of this & all other CCM’s can be obtained from my website 🙏
www.countycricketmatters.com/shop
October 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Here is my Editorial in this current edition of County Cricket Matters - it’s from the heart.
Editions of this & all other CCM’s can be obtained from my website 🙏
www.countycricketmatters.com/shop
Editions of this & all other CCM’s can be obtained from my website 🙏
www.countycricketmatters.com/shop
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A classic side-on picture of Harold Larwood in his delivery dating from 1932. Although only around 5'8" tall and weighing 11 stones, he had tremendous upper-body strength which contributed to him being the fastest bowler of his generation
October 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A classic side-on picture of Harold Larwood in his delivery dating from 1932. Although only around 5'8" tall and weighing 11 stones, he had tremendous upper-body strength which contributed to him being the fastest bowler of his generation
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This is no accident or diplomatic faux pas. It is retribution for UK recognition of Gaza. A v dangerous game but Netanyahu & his rw coalition partners won't care about that.
This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
October 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is no accident or diplomatic faux pas. It is retribution for UK recognition of Gaza. A v dangerous game but Netanyahu & his rw coalition partners won't care about that.
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📢We are searching for the next Artistic Director for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. 🎼
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📢We are searching for the next Artistic Director for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. 🎼
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
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The truth: we need migration.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The truth: we need migration.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.
Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.
Reject it. Draw the line.
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Interesting and informative piece by @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social on why, and also, how, he took his music off Spotify
www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...
www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...
Life After Spotify: What Musicians Lose & Gain — Jon Wilks
A field report on leaving Spotify: the illusions of discovery, the playlist trap, and how musicians can find value and real connection elsewhere.
www.jonwilks.online
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Interesting and informative piece by @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social on why, and also, how, he took his music off Spotify
www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...
www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...
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That was a fantastic game & brilliant win by Notts against Surrey. What a priceless advertisement for the game!
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
That was a fantastic game & brilliant win by Notts against Surrey. What a priceless advertisement for the game!
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
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England captain WG Grace leaves the field at the end of the first day of the 1st Ashes Test, Trent Bridge, June 1st 1899. Almost 51 and nearly 18 stone, he had been barracked by the crowd. Although his batting was still worth a place, he had become a liability in the field
August 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
England captain WG Grace leaves the field at the end of the first day of the 1st Ashes Test, Trent Bridge, June 1st 1899. Almost 51 and nearly 18 stone, he had been barracked by the crowd. Although his batting was still worth a place, he had become a liability in the field
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A clip I had not seen until last week ... the final ball of the Bodyline series, Wally Hammond hitting Phil Lee for six over long off to win the 5th Test at the SCG, February 28th 1933 (NFSA Australia)
August 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A clip I had not seen until last week ... the final ball of the Bodyline series, Wally Hammond hitting Phil Lee for six over long off to win the 5th Test at the SCG, February 28th 1933 (NFSA Australia)
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New music from Sean with @elizacarthy.bsky.social Sam Carter & Jennifer Reid hudsonrecords.ffm.to/petersfield
August 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New music from Sean with @elizacarthy.bsky.social Sam Carter & Jennifer Reid hudsonrecords.ffm.to/petersfield
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The Met will be arresting 500 people who represent no threat whatsoever to public order or to anyone or anything except the notion that the racist, settler colonialist Apartheid State of Israel should be allowed a free hand to terrorise and murder people in the Gaza Holocaust, infanticide, genocide
August 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Met will be arresting 500 people who represent no threat whatsoever to public order or to anyone or anything except the notion that the racist, settler colonialist Apartheid State of Israel should be allowed a free hand to terrorise and murder people in the Gaza Holocaust, infanticide, genocide
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Tom Lehrer made all of his music 100% public domain so if seeing people sad about his death makes you want to check them out… it’s free. he wanted you to share them.
tomlehrersongs.com
tomlehrersongs.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Tom Lehrer made all of his music 100% public domain so if seeing people sad about his death makes you want to check them out… it’s free. he wanted you to share them.
tomlehrersongs.com
tomlehrersongs.com
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An up-coming Ashes Series. Evokes memories of 'Bodyline' and the great Harold Larwood. So it is entirely appropriate to share article that marks the 30th Anniversary of the great man's passing. I was delighted to be able to tell a small part of his history:
www.thenottsedit.com/p/harold-lar...
www.thenottsedit.com/p/harold-lar...
Harold Larwood was one of England’s finest fast bowlers — and he was from a small mining town in Nottinghamshire
We explore the career and the legacy of the cricketing legend...
www.thenottsedit.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
An up-coming Ashes Series. Evokes memories of 'Bodyline' and the great Harold Larwood. So it is entirely appropriate to share article that marks the 30th Anniversary of the great man's passing. I was delighted to be able to tell a small part of his history:
www.thenottsedit.com/p/harold-lar...
www.thenottsedit.com/p/harold-lar...
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In the light of the PCA pushing for fewer Championship games with a video of cricketers on their golf course - it might be worth revisiting this Wisden article from Kit Harris in 2023. It makes some interesting points.
wisdenblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/07/n...
wisdenblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/07/n...
Never knowingly underbowled
Kit Harris asks England’s busiest seamers if there is too much cricket. Too much cricket. That’s what we’re told, time and again. Look what it’s done to England’s bowlers. Five of the 15 seamers th…
wisdenblog.wordpress.com
July 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In the light of the PCA pushing for fewer Championship games with a video of cricketers on their golf course - it might be worth revisiting this Wisden article from Kit Harris in 2023. It makes some interesting points.
wisdenblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/07/n...
wisdenblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/07/n...
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It wasn’t until 1987 that someone discovered this random stone at the side of a mountain in Northumberland actually had a 150cm hole through it which was perfectly aligned with the sunset of the summer solstice (and sunrise at Midwinter).
A great discovery!
@mythologyMonday
#mythologyMonday
A great discovery!
@mythologyMonday
#mythologyMonday
July 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It wasn’t until 1987 that someone discovered this random stone at the side of a mountain in Northumberland actually had a 150cm hole through it which was perfectly aligned with the sunset of the summer solstice (and sunrise at Midwinter).
A great discovery!
@mythologyMonday
#mythologyMonday
A great discovery!
@mythologyMonday
#mythologyMonday