Tom Stainer
@tomstainer.bsky.social
Chief Executive of the Campaign for Real Ale. Views are my own, not those of my employer.
If you're near the Pomfret Arms, Northampton, chance for some rare ticks. Collab 6 year aged Impy, and first new brew from the resurrected on site Far Cotton Brewery. The Chinook is available in cask and keg, which makes for an interesting taste test.
June 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
If you're near the Pomfret Arms, Northampton, chance for some rare ticks. Collab 6 year aged Impy, and first new brew from the resurrected on site Far Cotton Brewery. The Chinook is available in cask and keg, which makes for an interesting taste test.
Pedalling 2 Pubs training update. The bike is broke (sounds like a handful of gravel in the bottom bracket) so 60 boring miles on the static bike in the gym instead. On the plus side, recovery hydration was earned. Please help me support two hospitality charities: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
February 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Pedalling 2 Pubs training update. The bike is broke (sounds like a handful of gravel in the bottom bracket) so 60 boring miles on the static bike in the gym instead. On the plus side, recovery hydration was earned. Please help me support two hospitality charities: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
Huge thanks to @ldads.bsky.social for donating to the Hospitality Rides/Pedalling 2 Pubs effort. Please help us raise money to give homeless people a hand-up, not a hand out - and support hospitality staff in difficulties: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
Tom's fundraiser for Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away
Help Tom Stainer raise money to support Licensed Trade Charity
www.justgiving.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Huge thanks to @ldads.bsky.social for donating to the Hospitality Rides/Pedalling 2 Pubs effort. Please help us raise money to give homeless people a hand-up, not a hand out - and support hospitality staff in difficulties: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
Braving chilly weather to train for the Pedalling 2 Pubs charity bike ride - 150 miles over three days in the North Lake District. Raising money for Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity. Please donate and make my numb fingers and toes worthwhile! www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
January 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Braving chilly weather to train for the Pedalling 2 Pubs charity bike ride - 150 miles over three days in the North Lake District. Raising money for Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity. Please donate and make my numb fingers and toes worthwhile! www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
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The UK & Ireland Breweries pack has been updated as I noticed that @thornbridge.bsky.social are now here!
go.bsky.app/FCoDYRx
go.bsky.app/FCoDYRx
December 8, 2024 at 3:36 PM
The UK & Ireland Breweries pack has been updated as I noticed that @thornbridge.bsky.social are now here!
go.bsky.app/FCoDYRx
go.bsky.app/FCoDYRx
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Three Things video series: three practical tips and hacks to make your marketing and comms life better. Too long to post on here (only 1min 54…) so linked in link here: www.linkedin.com/posts/adamdr...
Adam Driver on LinkedIn: #marketing #comms #brand #freelancelife
Three Things / Three punchy practical marketing and comms tips to make your life easier.
The problem with doing these things on the fly is it is flexible…
www.linkedin.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Three Things video series: three practical tips and hacks to make your marketing and comms life better. Too long to post on here (only 1min 54…) so linked in link here: www.linkedin.com/posts/adamdr...
Best of luck to all shortlistees heading to @britbeerwriters.bsky.social awards tonight. Hope everyone there has a great night celebrating our brilliant British beer/pub/cider writing community!
November 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Best of luck to all shortlistees heading to @britbeerwriters.bsky.social awards tonight. Hope everyone there has a great night celebrating our brilliant British beer/pub/cider writing community!
Confirmation that CMBC are axing eight cask ales: camra.org.uk/media-centre...
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company plans to decimate consumer choice
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) can report that pubs will soon be unable to stock iconic beers, including Banks’s Mild, following the Carlsberg buy-out of the last of Marston’s UK brewing operations...
camra.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Confirmation that CMBC are axing eight cask ales: camra.org.uk/media-centre...
Ended up walking 20,000 steps yesterday thanks to staff away day in London, and six mile run in the cold this morning. Now making old man noises every time I sit down or stand up.
November 22, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Ended up walking 20,000 steps yesterday thanks to staff away day in London, and six mile run in the cold this morning. Now making old man noises every time I sit down or stand up.
Fundraising is up and running, with first donation already! Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity would love your support as we pedal 150 miles next year: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
November 20, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Fundraising is up and running, with first donation already! Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity would love your support as we pedal 150 miles next year: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
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As Xmas Party season starts next week…if you are making a booking, please
choose an Independent.
Our Hospitality Independents are the heart beat of our communities and High Streets.
Support the Independents.
choose an Independent.
Our Hospitality Independents are the heart beat of our communities and High Streets.
Support the Independents.
November 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
As Xmas Party season starts next week…if you are making a booking, please
choose an Independent.
Our Hospitality Independents are the heart beat of our communities and High Streets.
Support the Independents.
choose an Independent.
Our Hospitality Independents are the heart beat of our communities and High Streets.
Support the Independents.
Praise be! deck.blue is just like good old Tweetdeck - that's worth switching on it's own!
deck.blue
Get the most out of Bluesky with a multi-column layout
deck.blue
November 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Praise be! deck.blue is just like good old Tweetdeck - that's worth switching on it's own!
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As an alt text bore, I do cringe slightly when I see people say it's a great place to put gags, or to extend your word count. Think about who it is for: people who cannot see the image. Then help them 'see' the image. Which *might* include a joke if that's part of what makes the image interesting.
Other things you can do to make your posts accessible:
Don’t misuse alt text for extended commentary or jokes.
Limit your emojis.
Camel case / Pascal case hashtags.
Avoid using fancy fonts.
#accessibility experts - what else would you suggest?
Don’t misuse alt text for extended commentary or jokes.
Limit your emojis.
Camel case / Pascal case hashtags.
Avoid using fancy fonts.
#accessibility experts - what else would you suggest?
November 19, 2024 at 9:28 AM
As an alt text bore, I do cringe slightly when I see people say it's a great place to put gags, or to extend your word count. Think about who it is for: people who cannot see the image. Then help them 'see' the image. Which *might* include a joke if that's part of what makes the image interesting.
I'm doing this again in June - 150 miles through the North Lakes over three days in aid of The Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away. Both give vital support to people in hospitality and both would appreciate your support: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
Tom's fundraiser for Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away
Help Tom Stainer raise money to support Licensed Trade Charity
www.justgiving.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:13 PM
I'm doing this again in June - 150 miles through the North Lakes over three days in aid of The Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away. Both give vital support to people in hospitality and both would appreciate your support: www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
November 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Intending to spend more time here than the other place. Thanks to @adamdriver.bsky.social for his top tip in a recent Three Things video about using Sky Follower Bridge to port over those you follow on Twitter: skyfollowerbridge.com
Sky Follower Bridge: Connect Your Twitter Follows to Bluesky
Sky Follower Bridge | Instantly find and follow your Twitter connections on Bluesky. Streamline your social network transition effortlessly.
skyfollowerbridge.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Intending to spend more time here than the other place. Thanks to @adamdriver.bsky.social for his top tip in a recent Three Things video about using Sky Follower Bridge to port over those you follow on Twitter: skyfollowerbridge.com
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Good morning folks!
Here's the UK Breweries Start Pack to help y'all find and follow the breweries that have made their way here: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Don't forget, there's no algorithm here so if you want to help others see it, then repost it!
(Likes are just signs of appreciation)
Here's the UK Breweries Start Pack to help y'all find and follow the breweries that have made their way here: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Don't forget, there's no algorithm here so if you want to help others see it, then repost it!
(Likes are just signs of appreciation)
bsky.app
November 15, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Good morning folks!
Here's the UK Breweries Start Pack to help y'all find and follow the breweries that have made their way here: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Don't forget, there's no algorithm here so if you want to help others see it, then repost it!
(Likes are just signs of appreciation)
Here's the UK Breweries Start Pack to help y'all find and follow the breweries that have made their way here: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Don't forget, there's no algorithm here so if you want to help others see it, then repost it!
(Likes are just signs of appreciation)
Is the rain going to hold off for me to get a lunchtime training ride in? A few donations to help Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity might encourage me to risk it! www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
Tom's fundraiser for Licensed Trade Charity
Help Tom Stainer raise money to support Licensed Trade Charity
www.justgiving.com
February 14, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Is the rain going to hold off for me to get a lunchtime training ride in? A few donations to help Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity might encourage me to risk it! www.justgiving.com/page/tom-sta...
Well, another week, another new social media channel to sign up for. Here I am...
February 13, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Well, another week, another new social media channel to sign up for. Here I am...