Alun Roderick
@alunrod.bsky.social
Newly retired NHS worker (Biomedical Scientist). Now enjoying the journey.
Cymro Cymraeg.
Cymro Cymraeg.
Well, that’s the 27th time I’ve seen Rick Wakeman live (Bristol this time) and one of the best with an amazing set of musicians.
October 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Well, that’s the 27th time I’ve seen Rick Wakeman live (Bristol this time) and one of the best with an amazing set of musicians.
A rather splendid evening in the company of The Divine Comedy in Swansea.
October 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A rather splendid evening in the company of The Divine Comedy in Swansea.
Quite the approach into Abu Dhabi, right over Dubai
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Quite the approach into Abu Dhabi, right over Dubai
Biggest bucket list item now ticked off 😊
September 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Biggest bucket list item now ticked off 😊
I thought for one minute I was back in the 1980s. No, Germany 2025.
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I thought for one minute I was back in the 1980s. No, Germany 2025.
Finally got to see my last Vermeer painting (apart from the one stolen from Boston in 1990), in Braunschweig, Germany 😊
September 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Finally got to see my last Vermeer painting (apart from the one stolen from Boston in 1990), in Braunschweig, Germany 😊
What kind of reporting is this?? Ok, blood is found dripping from a ceiling in Barry Hospital so they make a ridiculous hint of a link that there is a phlebotomy service at the hospital. Do they think that the blood is not sent to the lab at UHW but stored in the ceiling at Barry Hospital? 🙄
August 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What kind of reporting is this?? Ok, blood is found dripping from a ceiling in Barry Hospital so they make a ridiculous hint of a link that there is a phlebotomy service at the hospital. Do they think that the blood is not sent to the lab at UHW but stored in the ceiling at Barry Hospital? 🙄
What kind of gibberish is this headline from WalesOnline?
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
What kind of gibberish is this headline from WalesOnline?
Last pre-season friendly 😊
August 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Last pre-season friendly 😊
We then got in to this view and they initially dismissed it. To be fair, though, after lots of moaning, they moved us.
I hate the place with a passion. The lower tier is possibly the worst view of any sport I’ve seen live.
I hate the place with a passion. The lower tier is possibly the worst view of any sport I’ve seen live.
July 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We then got in to this view and they initially dismissed it. To be fair, though, after lots of moaning, they moved us.
I hate the place with a passion. The lower tier is possibly the worst view of any sport I’ve seen live.
I hate the place with a passion. The lower tier is possibly the worst view of any sport I’ve seen live.
Why, suddenly, on Booking.com does the price quoted at the bottom differ from the “you’ll pay today” figure? Surely it’s illegal?
July 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Why, suddenly, on Booking.com does the price quoted at the bottom differ from the “you’ll pay today” figure? Surely it’s illegal?
Just home from Silverstone (yet again!) after a wonderfully chaotic race. Good day watching Formula 4,3,2 and 1. Some good racing seen - big shout to Welsh racer Ella Lloyd in F4 and Nico Hülkenberg’s hugely popular podium in the GP
July 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Just home from Silverstone (yet again!) after a wonderfully chaotic race. Good day watching Formula 4,3,2 and 1. Some good racing seen - big shout to Welsh racer Ella Lloyd in F4 and Nico Hülkenberg’s hugely popular podium in the GP
Fourth (and last) time seeing ELO. Jeff looking tired by the end but amazing to see Dhani Harrison singing two of his Dad’s songs alongside an original Wilbury.
July 6, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Fourth (and last) time seeing ELO. Jeff looking tired by the end but amazing to see Dhani Harrison singing two of his Dad’s songs alongside an original Wilbury.
Penultimate day at @hayfestival.bsky.social
Highlights include Bob Geldof and panel discussing international aid, fantastic author Matt Haig and the every impressive Ben Macintyre (author of Operation Mincemeat) discussing the SAS siege on the Iranian Embassy in 1980 to free hostages.
Highlights include Bob Geldof and panel discussing international aid, fantastic author Matt Haig and the every impressive Ben Macintyre (author of Operation Mincemeat) discussing the SAS siege on the Iranian Embassy in 1980 to free hostages.
May 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Penultimate day at @hayfestival.bsky.social
Highlights include Bob Geldof and panel discussing international aid, fantastic author Matt Haig and the every impressive Ben Macintyre (author of Operation Mincemeat) discussing the SAS siege on the Iranian Embassy in 1980 to free hostages.
Highlights include Bob Geldof and panel discussing international aid, fantastic author Matt Haig and the every impressive Ben Macintyre (author of Operation Mincemeat) discussing the SAS siege on the Iranian Embassy in 1980 to free hostages.
Thought provoking talks with Richard Dawkins and the astonishing Caroline Darian, whose story of her father’s abuse is beyond comprehension.
May 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thought provoking talks with Richard Dawkins and the astonishing Caroline Darian, whose story of her father’s abuse is beyond comprehension.
Other events at the brilliant @hayfestival.bsky.social include cozy crime authors Jeremy Vine and Rev Richard Coles, comedy provided by Chris McCauseland and everyone’s favourite actor Martin Clunes
May 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Other events at the brilliant @hayfestival.bsky.social include cozy crime authors Jeremy Vine and Rev Richard Coles, comedy provided by Chris McCauseland and everyone’s favourite actor Martin Clunes
Late nights have meant I haven’t posted photos from @hayfestival.bsky.social for a couple of days.
Excellent events in news with Jeremy Bowen and Jon Sopel, literature with Robert Harris (Conclave, Fatherland etc) Jonathan Coe (The Rotters Club etc) and Natasha Brown
Excellent events in news with Jeremy Bowen and Jon Sopel, literature with Robert Harris (Conclave, Fatherland etc) Jonathan Coe (The Rotters Club etc) and Natasha Brown
May 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Late nights have meant I haven’t posted photos from @hayfestival.bsky.social for a couple of days.
Excellent events in news with Jeremy Bowen and Jon Sopel, literature with Robert Harris (Conclave, Fatherland etc) Jonathan Coe (The Rotters Club etc) and Natasha Brown
Excellent events in news with Jeremy Bowen and Jon Sopel, literature with Robert Harris (Conclave, Fatherland etc) Jonathan Coe (The Rotters Club etc) and Natasha Brown
For goodness sake BBC Wales News 🙄
May 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
For goodness sake BBC Wales News 🙄
Also saw the team behind the film of Richard Burton’s relationship with his inspirational English teacher, Philip Burton - “Mr Burton”
Josh Hyams, Ed Talfan and Tom Bullough (from L to R)
Josh Hyams, Ed Talfan and Tom Bullough (from L to R)
May 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Also saw the team behind the film of Richard Burton’s relationship with his inspirational English teacher, Philip Burton - “Mr Burton”
Josh Hyams, Ed Talfan and Tom Bullough (from L to R)
Josh Hyams, Ed Talfan and Tom Bullough (from L to R)
Day 7 at the @hayfestival.bsky.social and a very thought provoking day. Panel including Ash Sarker, Mary Trump and Tanni Grey-Thompson discussing Gaza, Reform and Trump.
Sayeeda Warsi discussing being a Muslim in modern Britain.
Sayeeda Warsi discussing being a Muslim in modern Britain.
May 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Day 7 at the @hayfestival.bsky.social and a very thought provoking day. Panel including Ash Sarker, Mary Trump and Tanni Grey-Thompson discussing Gaza, Reform and Trump.
Sayeeda Warsi discussing being a Muslim in modern Britain.
Sayeeda Warsi discussing being a Muslim in modern Britain.
Another great day at @hayfestival.bsky.social including Mary Trump (no fan of her uncle Donald), historian Tom Holland (not the actor!) being interviewed by Stephen Fry and former chair of the 1922 committee, Graham Brady (now Lord Brady)
Also, shout out to the great Henry Normal
Also, shout out to the great Henry Normal
May 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Another great day at @hayfestival.bsky.social including Mary Trump (no fan of her uncle Donald), historian Tom Holland (not the actor!) being interviewed by Stephen Fry and former chair of the 1922 committee, Graham Brady (now Lord Brady)
Also, shout out to the great Henry Normal
Also, shout out to the great Henry Normal
A good day yesterday @hayfestival.bsky.social with a news panel including the wonderful David Olusoga, First Minister Eluned Morgan and Helen Rebanks. Also comedian Mark Steele discussing his cancer journey
May 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A good day yesterday @hayfestival.bsky.social with a news panel including the wonderful David Olusoga, First Minister Eluned Morgan and Helen Rebanks. Also comedian Mark Steele discussing his cancer journey
Look who I bumped into at @hayfestival.bsky.social yesterday
May 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Look who I bumped into at @hayfestival.bsky.social yesterday