Ian Child
@iangchild.bsky.social
Proud Midlander living on the south coast of the UK. Love the outdoors - camping, cycling, walking, just being in that there nature. Care passionately about the environment.
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FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOOFAH
Just slip out the tub, bub
Crush it with a handstand
That kind of ploy, Roy
Endears you to me.
Force it down the lav, Trev
Tear it into shards, pard
Defenestrate it, Mic
Hide it in a tree
Just slip out the tub, bub
Crush it with a handstand
That kind of ploy, Roy
Endears you to me.
Force it down the lav, Trev
Tear it into shards, pard
Defenestrate it, Mic
Hide it in a tree
January 15, 2026 at 9:39 PM
FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOOFAH
Just slip out the tub, bub
Crush it with a handstand
That kind of ploy, Roy
Endears you to me.
Force it down the lav, Trev
Tear it into shards, pard
Defenestrate it, Mic
Hide it in a tree
Just slip out the tub, bub
Crush it with a handstand
That kind of ploy, Roy
Endears you to me.
Force it down the lav, Trev
Tear it into shards, pard
Defenestrate it, Mic
Hide it in a tree
July 30th, Milton Keynes Bowl. Supporting were The Cranberries, Radiohead and Sleeper. Not too shabby a line up.
The monster tour kicked off in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺 on this day in 1995. Where did you see the band that year?
January 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
July 30th, Milton Keynes Bowl. Supporting were The Cranberries, Radiohead and Sleeper. Not too shabby a line up.
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The death of Brigitte Bardot necessitated the update of this marvelous chart. Only three people mentioned in Billy Joel's banger "We Didn't Start The Fire" are still alive. Source: buff.ly/cWkphRB
December 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The death of Brigitte Bardot necessitated the update of this marvelous chart. Only three people mentioned in Billy Joel's banger "We Didn't Start The Fire" are still alive. Source: buff.ly/cWkphRB
Hello Misplaced Childhood my old friend, it’s good to listen to you on vinyl once again. Today’s birthday present is a turntable with a selection of favourite 80s albums.
December 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hello Misplaced Childhood my old friend, it’s good to listen to you on vinyl once again. Today’s birthday present is a turntable with a selection of favourite 80s albums.
A beautiful piece. I’ve always enjoyed @nadderdiary.bsky.social ‘s writing for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social and this is no exception.
'Home has been with me all along.'
As our annual series of end-of-year musings continues, Malcolm Anderson contemplates the changing face of his home county www.caughtbytheriver.net/2025/12/shad...
As our annual series of end-of-year musings continues, Malcolm Anderson contemplates the changing face of his home county www.caughtbytheriver.net/2025/12/shad...
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A beautiful piece. I’ve always enjoyed @nadderdiary.bsky.social ‘s writing for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social and this is no exception.
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Billy Bragg's song written in response to Tommy Robinson's campaign. Wishing all the very best to those attending the Stand Up To Racism and Care 4 Calais counter-rally today.
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song.link/y/liRd9pjSBDA
BILLY BRAGG - PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS by Billy Bragg
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December 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Billy Bragg's song written in response to Tommy Robinson's campaign. Wishing all the very best to those attending the Stand Up To Racism and Care 4 Calais counter-rally today.
song.link/y/liRd9pjSBDA
song.link/y/liRd9pjSBDA
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Not easy to get to sleep tonight - have burnt the bridge of whatever career I had left and really don’t feel that my opinions are so extreme that that should have been necessary
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Not easy to get to sleep tonight - have burnt the bridge of whatever career I had left and really don’t feel that my opinions are so extreme that that should have been necessary
Burford looking very Christmassy tonight.
December 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Burford looking very Christmassy tonight.
In the 1970s, my dad had a couple of Wolseleys - an 18/85 and then a Six. These were seen as large family cars. Their external size (L 4.2m x W 1.7m x H 1.4m) was slightly smaller than the current ‘subcompact crossover’ Ford Puma (4.2m x 1.8m x 1.5m).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In the 1970s, my dad had a couple of Wolseleys - an 18/85 and then a Six. These were seen as large family cars. Their external size (L 4.2m x W 1.7m x H 1.4m) was slightly smaller than the current ‘subcompact crossover’ Ford Puma (4.2m x 1.8m x 1.5m).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
One of the best batters I’ve ever seen play in a golden era for Hampshire. I remember seeing him batter the touring Aussies at the old County Ground in Southampton in 1993, Merv Hughes and all - 191 off 191 balls. Just brilliant. RIP The Judge.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62
Robin Smith, the former England and Hampshire batter who made more than 4,000 Test runs between 1988 and 1996, has died at the age of 62
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
One of the best batters I’ve ever seen play in a golden era for Hampshire. I remember seeing him batter the touring Aussies at the old County Ground in Southampton in 1993, Merv Hughes and all - 191 off 191 balls. Just brilliant. RIP The Judge.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
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This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
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We are all one war, one hurricane, one military coup, one wildfire, one drought, one economic collapse away from becoming an "asylum seeker".
November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We are all one war, one hurricane, one military coup, one wildfire, one drought, one economic collapse away from becoming an "asylum seeker".
I know I’m a sentimental old duffer who doesn’t understand the modern world, but as someone who remembers the days of ATV, Southern and TVS, it’s a shame to see ITV succumbing to a US media juggernaut.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
ITV shares soar as it holds talks to sell television business to Sky
US telecom firm Comcast aims to buy media and entertainment arm for £1.6bn but analysts question valuation, potential job cuts and regulatory concerns
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I know I’m a sentimental old duffer who doesn’t understand the modern world, but as someone who remembers the days of ATV, Southern and TVS, it’s a shame to see ITV succumbing to a US media juggernaut.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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October 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Perfect line and length from Ian McMillan on the other place
September 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Perfect line and length from Ian McMillan on the other place
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My new favourite thing on Bluesky is actual members of REM discussing what the lyrics to songs actually were.
September 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
My new favourite thing on Bluesky is actual members of REM discussing what the lyrics to songs actually were.
Marloes Sands…just wow. If this was Cornwall etc etc…
August 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Marloes Sands…just wow. If this was Cornwall etc etc…
Well, you’ve got to give the pigeon 10/10 for perseverance…
August 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Well, you’ve got to give the pigeon 10/10 for perseverance…
Also indulged my love of transport and industrial architecture by fulfilling another long held ambition to see the Ribblehead viaduct. Again, it didn’t disappoint!
July 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Also indulged my love of transport and industrial architecture by fulfilling another long held ambition to see the Ribblehead viaduct. Again, it didn’t disappoint!
Had the gorgeous Aysgarth falls virtually to myself yesterday morning. Last time I was there was in about 1992 with @wecdsend.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Had the gorgeous Aysgarth falls virtually to myself yesterday morning. Last time I was there was in about 1992 with @wecdsend.bsky.social
Fulfilled what has almost been a lifetime’s ambition today and got to see Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Wasn’t disappointed either! Although my legs are letting me know I walked 22 miles (on top of 17 yesterday).
July 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Fulfilled what has almost been a lifetime’s ambition today and got to see Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Wasn’t disappointed either! Although my legs are letting me know I walked 22 miles (on top of 17 yesterday).
I don’t know the truth about Raynor and Moth Winn. I don’t know if Moth/Tim has it or whether he was misdiagnosed; CBD is hard to diagnose. However, I do know that the description of CBD in the book is terrifying and my heart goes out to all who have it.
We were shocked and disappointed to learn of the allegations made about Raynor and Moth Winn by The Observer. The article has taken everyone by surprise and has made people affected by CBD & PSP feel angry, let down and eager for clarity. Full statement: www.pspassociation.org.uk/news/pspas-r...
July 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I don’t know the truth about Raynor and Moth Winn. I don’t know if Moth/Tim has it or whether he was misdiagnosed; CBD is hard to diagnose. However, I do know that the description of CBD in the book is terrifying and my heart goes out to all who have it.
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This made me laugh
July 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This made me laugh
First read this book at university - it was a set text. Must find my copy and re-read it.
"My father was not prepared for such a fate. He had been the spoiled darling of the public, the constant favourite of the press, and now, like the dark angels of old
'so huge a rout
Encumbered him with ruin.'
He could not recover from amazement at having offended everybody..."
'so huge a rout
Encumbered him with ruin.'
He could not recover from amazement at having offended everybody..."
June 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
First read this book at university - it was a set text. Must find my copy and re-read it.
This…poignant and beautiful writing by Pippa Bailey
THE NEW STATESMAN: A profound farewell: Reflections on loss, love, and the legacy of a father who defined coolness and shaped a daughter’s world.
- by Pippa Bailey
- by Pippa Bailey
My dad was that thing every child wishes their parents could be: cool
He did not want emotional, protracted goodbyes, and so we did not say any.
www.newstatesman.com
June 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This…poignant and beautiful writing by Pippa Bailey