Tim Mansfield
@tjm1966.bsky.social
From Galgate in North Lancashire. Proud to work for the NHS, Secretary of Westmorland Cricket League, umpire, reader, filmophile, walker, fascinated with history, taker of pics. Views expressed may be my own.......etc.
2 months before the start of WW2 the cartoonist lampoons Goebbels and Derbyshire’s lamentable batting at Sheffield alongside reflections on the first test between England and West Indies
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
2 months before the start of WW2 the cartoonist lampoons Goebbels and Derbyshire’s lamentable batting at Sheffield alongside reflections on the first test between England and West Indies
I saw Laura van der Heijden play the Saint Sains cello concerto. Simply brilliant. Remarkable that it’s nearly 9 years since I first saw her perform over on the Isle of Man. www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
Former BBC Young Musician to perform
Cellist will entertain Ramsey this evening
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November 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I saw Laura van der Heijden play the Saint Sains cello concerto. Simply brilliant. Remarkable that it’s nearly 9 years since I first saw her perform over on the Isle of Man. www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
Warmduscher supported by the excellent Adore at Bootleg Social Club, Blackpool yesterday. I had considered going to see the Steve Knightly Band at Settle tonight, but didn’t fancy the trip in the weather
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Warmduscher supported by the excellent Adore at Bootleg Social Club, Blackpool yesterday. I had considered going to see the Steve Knightly Band at Settle tonight, but didn’t fancy the trip in the weather
In 1900, Lancashire Rugby League team beat Westmorland 15-0. Incredible to see players from long extinct village teams (Staveley, Ambleside & Holme) and that there was a T Fawcett from Holme. Mick Fawcett is a legendary cricketer for Holme Cricket Club playing on until at least the late 1990s.
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In 1900, Lancashire Rugby League team beat Westmorland 15-0. Incredible to see players from long extinct village teams (Staveley, Ambleside & Holme) and that there was a T Fawcett from Holme. Mick Fawcett is a legendary cricketer for Holme Cricket Club playing on until at least the late 1990s.
Swinton Lions' average home attendance for the 2025 season is around 843 spectators per game. In 1900 6950 attended their game v Salford, a crowd that was described as disappointing. #1900
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Swinton Lions' average home attendance for the 2025 season is around 843 spectators per game. In 1900 6950 attended their game v Salford, a crowd that was described as disappointing. #1900
Well the decision to play the kids against Palace has been vindicated
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Well the decision to play the kids against Palace has been vindicated
Surely with a goalie like this Madrid fellow it’s not fair unless you increase the size of his goal.
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Surely with a goalie like this Madrid fellow it’s not fair unless you increase the size of his goal.
Remember when Presidents had the class not to be disrespectful to their predecessors?
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Remember when Presidents had the class not to be disrespectful to their predecessors?
Jessica Holroyd of Milton Keynes wins #letteroftheday
November 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Jessica Holroyd of Milton Keynes wins #letteroftheday
In 1938 a frog created a world record by jumping 15 ft at the International Frog Jumping held at Angels Camp, California. That was beaten in 1986 by a frog named Rosie the Ribeter, achieving a leap of 21 ft 5¾ in. Next year's comp will be held on May 14-17, 2026 so start training your frog!
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In 1938 a frog created a world record by jumping 15 ft at the International Frog Jumping held at Angels Camp, California. That was beaten in 1986 by a frog named Rosie the Ribeter, achieving a leap of 21 ft 5¾ in. Next year's comp will be held on May 14-17, 2026 so start training your frog!
The Lovely Eggs brilliant in Manchester, incongruously Frank Skinner was the support act.
October 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The Lovely Eggs brilliant in Manchester, incongruously Frank Skinner was the support act.
Strange that this wasn’t mentioned in the headlines on the BBC headlines this morning 🤷♂️
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
Wind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK since 2010, a study has found.
Users of gas have been among the biggest beneficiaries, the research suggested. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Strange that this wasn’t mentioned in the headlines on the BBC headlines this morning 🤷♂️
My latest musical discovery Brògeal.
October 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My latest musical discovery Brògeal.
The Lancaster canal at Ellel Grange
October 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Lancaster canal at Ellel Grange
Cate Le Bon supported by H Hawkline was brilliant in Manchester last night. Equally good was Jane Weaver tonight at a pop up gig in the Shire Hall at Lancaster Castle. Amazing new venue
October 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Cate Le Bon supported by H Hawkline was brilliant in Manchester last night. Equally good was Jane Weaver tonight at a pop up gig in the Shire Hall at Lancaster Castle. Amazing new venue
I saw Trio Bohémo at Lancaster University tonight. Simply brilliant.
October 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I saw Trio Bohémo at Lancaster University tonight. Simply brilliant.
Born on 1st October 1837 was Edward Saunderson, Irish Unionist Alliance MP for North Armagh. The son of a Tory MP, he was an an Anglo-Irish landowner and led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906. A devout evangelical Anglican, he was also a keen yachtsman.
October 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Born on 1st October 1837 was Edward Saunderson, Irish Unionist Alliance MP for North Armagh. The son of a Tory MP, he was an an Anglo-Irish landowner and led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906. A devout evangelical Anglican, he was also a keen yachtsman.
Reposted by Tim Mansfield
CEO pay is up 1,094% since 1978, while worker pay is up just 26%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
September 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CEO pay is up 1,094% since 1978, while worker pay is up just 26%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Headingley for the last gasps of the 2025 English season
September 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Headingley for the last gasps of the 2025 English season
born on this day in 1854 was John Rutherford, the future Conservative MP for Darwen. Educated at Lancaster RGS, he played football for Blackburn Rovers, inherited a brewery and owned a horse called Solario which won the St Leger & the Ascot Gold Cup
September 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
born on this day in 1854 was John Rutherford, the future Conservative MP for Darwen. Educated at Lancaster RGS, he played football for Blackburn Rovers, inherited a brewery and owned a horse called Solario which won the St Leger & the Ascot Gold Cup
I was at Worcester in 1975 when Worcestershire became the first team to score over 300 in a 40 overs game (actually in 38 because of Derbyshire’s slow over rate). That was thought to be extraordinary.
How the game has changed in 50 years #ENGvSA
How the game has changed in 50 years #ENGvSA
September 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I was at Worcester in 1975 when Worcestershire became the first team to score over 300 in a 40 overs game (actually in 38 because of Derbyshire’s slow over rate). That was thought to be extraordinary.
How the game has changed in 50 years #ENGvSA
How the game has changed in 50 years #ENGvSA
I suppose Amorim can console himself with the fact that there will soon be a vacancy at Ibrox. Or will a modern day Mark Robins stand up?
August 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I suppose Amorim can console himself with the fact that there will soon be a vacancy at Ibrox. Or will a modern day Mark Robins stand up?