La Crapule
@lacrapule.bsky.social
Geraldine in real life, teaching languages in the North West. Education, bit of politics, some tennis, occasional pictures of my dog and worries about my kids, random stuff I think is funny. Football when we're winning.
Such bobbins, this narrative. Anecdotally... my son's diagnosis is DCD. Because of this, some SEND adjustments were made at school. Because of that, he is studying for a degree. I imagine he will be a productive member of society, and a taxpayer.
Former New Labour guy Alan Milburn here in today's Times. Joins Farage in citing 'SEND diagnoses' which don't actually exist. Would love to see data on the bigger claim. Anyway, this is how "overdiagnosis" is being woven through govt policy. Getting support at school = on the fast-track to the dole
January 25, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Such bobbins, this narrative. Anecdotally... my son's diagnosis is DCD. Because of this, some SEND adjustments were made at school. Because of that, he is studying for a degree. I imagine he will be a productive member of society, and a taxpayer.
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Interesting thread here which raises thoughtful points : how do we move on from here (regardless of how we have got here in the first place).
Former New Labour guy Alan Milburn here in today's Times. Joins Farage in citing 'SEND diagnoses' which don't actually exist. Would love to see data on the bigger claim. Anyway, this is how "overdiagnosis" is being woven through govt policy. Getting support at school = on the fast-track to the dole
January 25, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Interesting thread here which raises thoughtful points : how do we move on from here (regardless of how we have got here in the first place).
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Remember:
Still Ukraine.
Still Gaza.
Still Epstein.
Still Ukraine.
Still Gaza.
Still Epstein.
January 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Remember:
Still Ukraine.
Still Gaza.
Still Epstein.
Still Ukraine.
Still Gaza.
Still Epstein.
This is not just Paris. This is Ryanair Paris. (Not Paris.)
January 23, 2026 at 9:46 PM
This is not just Paris. This is Ryanair Paris. (Not Paris.)
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#FridayFive Literature.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
#FridayFive Literature.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
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Zelenskyy was spot on about Europe today.
The UK leaving the EU & not being a leading voice for Europe to pull together & pull its weight is the worst geopolitical mistake of this century.
The UK leaving the EU & not being a leading voice for Europe to pull together & pull its weight is the worst geopolitical mistake of this century.
January 22, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Zelenskyy was spot on about Europe today.
The UK leaving the EU & not being a leading voice for Europe to pull together & pull its weight is the worst geopolitical mistake of this century.
The UK leaving the EU & not being a leading voice for Europe to pull together & pull its weight is the worst geopolitical mistake of this century.
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers:
Catatonia
10,000 Maniacs
Everything but the Girl
Mary Coughlan
Zaho de Sagazan
Catatonia
10,000 Maniacs
Everything but the Girl
Mary Coughlan
Zaho de Sagazan
January 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers:
Catatonia
10,000 Maniacs
Everything but the Girl
Mary Coughlan
Zaho de Sagazan
Catatonia
10,000 Maniacs
Everything but the Girl
Mary Coughlan
Zaho de Sagazan
Someone send me to bed, please.
January 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Someone send me to bed, please.
Lemme buy you a book. It's a real thing, don't be shy.
Hey #buyastrangerabook day fans!
I've another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
I've another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
January 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Lemme buy you a book. It's a real thing, don't be shy.
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Worrye not about 'being productive,' for thou art not a product. Thou art a star daunsinge yn a hopeful skye. A signal blinking across centuryes and worldes. Thou art a song performid just once and perfectlye.
January 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Worrye not about 'being productive,' for thou art not a product. Thou art a star daunsinge yn a hopeful skye. A signal blinking across centuryes and worldes. Thou art a song performid just once and perfectlye.
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Hello Bluepals, we are open.
January 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Hello Bluepals, we are open.
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I wrote Joy of Six: love. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
The Joy of Six: stories of love in sport
A father helping a son across the line, Kevin Sinfield’s inspirational friendship with Rob Burrow and more – when devotion to others takes centre stage
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I wrote Joy of Six: love. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
My parcel is waiting for me at Tytherington shops and I can't remember what I bought, so I'm a tiny bit excited today. I could check Vinted but I'd rather sit with the feeling.💃🤞
January 18, 2026 at 8:49 AM
My parcel is waiting for me at Tytherington shops and I can't remember what I bought, so I'm a tiny bit excited today. I could check Vinted but I'd rather sit with the feeling.💃🤞
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And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
January 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
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We've had a pleasing flurry of online and offline orders.
We're down to last twenty or so copies. We'll probably reprint but plan is to change these a little so this might be the last chance to get a genuine first edition of the first 100. If you want one, order now.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
We're down to last twenty or so copies. We'll probably reprint but plan is to change these a little so this might be the last chance to get a genuine first edition of the first 100. If you want one, order now.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
We've had a pleasing flurry of online and offline orders.
We're down to last twenty or so copies. We'll probably reprint but plan is to change these a little so this might be the last chance to get a genuine first edition of the first 100. If you want one, order now.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
We're down to last twenty or so copies. We'll probably reprint but plan is to change these a little so this might be the last chance to get a genuine first edition of the first 100. If you want one, order now.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
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Let me buy you a book. It will make us both happy.
Hey #buyastrangerabook day fans!
I have another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
I have another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
January 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Let me buy you a book. It will make us both happy.
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I’m back at my own Primary School 😮 Grove Vale Primary, where all 120 Year 1 & 2 kids have created work based on the book “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts. Their fabulous display was inspired by the beautiful illustrations by Hannah Peck 😁
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I’m back at my own Primary School 😮 Grove Vale Primary, where all 120 Year 1 & 2 kids have created work based on the book “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts. Their fabulous display was inspired by the beautiful illustrations by Hannah Peck 😁
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart
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"In 2026, please try to share the work of real, living artists . . . the dead ones really don't need the publicity like we do." 😆👍
www.darrellwakelm.com
#edusky #UKEd #artists #art #artist #sculpture #artistinresidence #artteacher #artteachers #creatives #inspire
www.darrellwakelm.com
#edusky #UKEd #artists #art #artist #sculpture #artistinresidence #artteacher #artteachers #creatives #inspire
January 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
"In 2026, please try to share the work of real, living artists . . . the dead ones really don't need the publicity like we do." 😆👍
www.darrellwakelm.com
#edusky #UKEd #artists #art #artist #sculpture #artistinresidence #artteacher #artteachers #creatives #inspire
www.darrellwakelm.com
#edusky #UKEd #artists #art #artist #sculpture #artistinresidence #artteacher #artteachers #creatives #inspire
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Good old football
Macclesfield pull off FA Cup’s greatest shock by knocking out holders Crystal Palace
Macclesfield pulled off arguably the greatest FA Cup giantkilling of all time, stunning Crystal Palace, the holders, 2-1 in the third round
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Good old football
And we are over the moon.
Congrats to Macclesfield's Silkmen, beating Crystal Palace in the biggest FA Cup shock of all time. Macclesfield was once the world's largest producer of finished silk, with 5,000 looms and 71 mill factories. Photo of Paradise Mill, now part of the Silk Museum.
January 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
And we are over the moon.
The pitch at the Moss Rose is covered in year 11s who ought to be revising for their mocks 🤣🤣
⚽️⚽️🥅🥅
⚽️⚽️🥅🥅
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The pitch at the Moss Rose is covered in year 11s who ought to be revising for their mocks 🤣🤣
⚽️⚽️🥅🥅
⚽️⚽️🥅🥅
Moss Rose on the TV. Wayne Rooney in Macclesfield. You can see my house on the BBC. I know we're about to get hammered, but the excitement in Macc is fantastic. Go Silk Men ⚽️🥅
January 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Moss Rose on the TV. Wayne Rooney in Macclesfield. You can see my house on the BBC. I know we're about to get hammered, but the excitement in Macc is fantastic. Go Silk Men ⚽️🥅