Julian Wellings
@julianwellings.com
📩 Email marketing writer/editor/designer. 🎬 Video producer/editor. Media watcher; news junkie. Woodmancote, Gloucestershire, UK. www.expertiseontap.co.uk
Brilliant observations from @jonathanliew.bsky.social.
—"too often the press conference acts as a sort of dickhead intensifier, legitimising the sort of inquiries that would get you punched in the street." #Wimbledon2025
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
—"too often the press conference acts as a sort of dickhead intensifier, legitimising the sort of inquiries that would get you punched in the street." #Wimbledon2025
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
Tension and tedium: welcome to the Wimbledon press conference room | Jonathan Liew
Anyone can ask any question of the players, leading to absurd inquiries, but it can sometimes serve a useful purpose
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Brilliant observations from @jonathanliew.bsky.social.
—"too often the press conference acts as a sort of dickhead intensifier, legitimising the sort of inquiries that would get you punched in the street." #Wimbledon2025
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
—"too often the press conference acts as a sort of dickhead intensifier, legitimising the sort of inquiries that would get you punched in the street." #Wimbledon2025
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
"Use a phone; knock on doors". Love this job ad.
I’m hiring a reporter for London Centric, looking for someone smart who can use a phone, knock on doors and wants to cause trouble. Don’t care if you’ve got qualifications, just want evidence of caring about news. Initial six month contract, pay above national rates. www.londoncentric.media/p/jobs
July 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"Use a phone; knock on doors". Love this job ad.
Blue Peter's last ever live show was yesterday. Amazing memories of appearing with my school class in 1969. The BP pets in the corner of the studio + Noakes pacing around trying to learn his lines — editor Biddy Baxter wouldn't allow autocue.
March 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Blue Peter's last ever live show was yesterday. Amazing memories of appearing with my school class in 1969. The BP pets in the corner of the studio + Noakes pacing around trying to learn his lines — editor Biddy Baxter wouldn't allow autocue.
Spotted on a Facebook group which features images of old vehicles. Perhaps this unfortunate image sums up what local print/online journalism has become today. #Reach plc.
#Gloucester Docks 1974/75.
#Gloucester Docks 1974/75.
March 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Spotted on a Facebook group which features images of old vehicles. Perhaps this unfortunate image sums up what local print/online journalism has become today. #Reach plc.
#Gloucester Docks 1974/75.
#Gloucester Docks 1974/75.
🎬 An enjoyable morning producing this pro bono community video as volunteers gathered to plant over 1,000 trees on land off Besford Road in Woodmancote / Cleeve Hill, #Gloucestershire
March 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
🎬 An enjoyable morning producing this pro bono community video as volunteers gathered to plant over 1,000 trees on land off Besford Road in Woodmancote / Cleeve Hill, #Gloucestershire
— 'Sheen’s dogged determination to do something “one brick at a time” should be an inspiration to all.'
Agreed. This was well worth watching.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Agreed. This was well worth watching.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Michael Sheen’s Secret Million Pound Giveaway review – this Robin Hood heist is a total inspiration
The Welsh actor is rightly indignant as he meets people struggling with debts in his home town … then devises an elaborate ploy to pay them off using his own cash. You can’t help but root for him
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
— 'Sheen’s dogged determination to do something “one brick at a time” should be an inspiration to all.'
Agreed. This was well worth watching.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Agreed. This was well worth watching.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Reach plc weather articles never cease to amaze. Posted four hours apart ⬇️.
March 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reach plc weather articles never cease to amaze. Posted four hours apart ⬇️.
Brilliant writing.
Visiting Great Uncle Don: my SKETCH of Today in Managing elderly unstable presidents. thecritic.co.uk/visi...
Visiting great uncle Don | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
Eight years ago, when Theresa May charged across the Atlantic to meet the newly-enthroned Donald Trump, I was in the Oval Office as the much-obsessed-over bust of Winston Churchill was ceremonially…
thecritic.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Brilliant writing.
Can't believe it's 10 years since BBC political correspondent Norman Smith morphed into the EastEnders theme on BBC News.
(Might include a bit of embellishment from me).
youtu.be/bAjaoSjf9s4?...
(Might include a bit of embellishment from me).
youtu.be/bAjaoSjf9s4?...
BBC's Norman Smith morphs into Eastenders theme
YouTube video by quiveo
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February 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Can't believe it's 10 years since BBC political correspondent Norman Smith morphed into the EastEnders theme on BBC News.
(Might include a bit of embellishment from me).
youtu.be/bAjaoSjf9s4?...
(Might include a bit of embellishment from me).
youtu.be/bAjaoSjf9s4?...
Well done to the lady who complained to IPSO about Reach plc's clickbait headlines.
— "Clickbait headlines on two Birmingham Live stories were breach of Editors' Code."
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
— "Clickbait headlines on two Birmingham Live stories were breach of Editors' Code."
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
Two Birmingham Live headlines 'actively misleading' says IPSO
Press regulator IPSO has criticised Reach regional website Birmingham Live over two "actively misleading" headlines.
pressgazette.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Well done to the lady who complained to IPSO about Reach plc's clickbait headlines.
— "Clickbait headlines on two Birmingham Live stories were breach of Editors' Code."
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
— "Clickbait headlines on two Birmingham Live stories were breach of Editors' Code."
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
RIP Johnnie Walker. In this recording I made 37 years ago at "Driftback 20", Johnnie talks to John Burch about his career and that momentous broadcast on Radio Caroline as the Marine Offences Act came into force, and how he felt when he eventually knew it was all over.
youtu.be/7KVXeMtBMLw?...
youtu.be/7KVXeMtBMLw?...
Legendary British DJ Johnnie Walker interviewed at "Driftback 20", 15th August 1987
YouTube video by Expertise on Tap | Email & Video Marketing
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December 31, 2024 at 11:08 PM
RIP Johnnie Walker. In this recording I made 37 years ago at "Driftback 20", Johnnie talks to John Burch about his career and that momentous broadcast on Radio Caroline as the Marine Offences Act came into force, and how he felt when he eventually knew it was all over.
youtu.be/7KVXeMtBMLw?...
youtu.be/7KVXeMtBMLw?...
Saddened to hear of the passing of Johnnie Walker, one of my radio heroes. Honoured to meet him briefly in April 1989 on a boat on the Thames as BBC GLR celebrated the 25th anniversary of Radio Caroline.
📷 Gerry Burke, Mike Aherne, Johnnie Walker, Tommy Vance. Sadly all are no longer with us.
📷 Gerry Burke, Mike Aherne, Johnnie Walker, Tommy Vance. Sadly all are no longer with us.
December 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Saddened to hear of the passing of Johnnie Walker, one of my radio heroes. Honoured to meet him briefly in April 1989 on a boat on the Thames as BBC GLR celebrated the 25th anniversary of Radio Caroline.
📷 Gerry Burke, Mike Aherne, Johnnie Walker, Tommy Vance. Sadly all are no longer with us.
📷 Gerry Burke, Mike Aherne, Johnnie Walker, Tommy Vance. Sadly all are no longer with us.
Just spotted a breaking news alert on my local Reach title. "What is this major story affecting Cheltenham?", I pondered.
Ah yes, it's about when the Coca Cola truck is going to Cribbs Causeway, 45 miles away.
Ah yes, it's about when the Coca Cola truck is going to Cribbs Causeway, 45 miles away.
December 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Just spotted a breaking news alert on my local Reach title. "What is this major story affecting Cheltenham?", I pondered.
Ah yes, it's about when the Coca Cola truck is going to Cribbs Causeway, 45 miles away.
Ah yes, it's about when the Coca Cola truck is going to Cribbs Causeway, 45 miles away.
Fantastic to watch #pickleball being played earlier at @eastglos.co.uk #Cheltenham. They've recently introduced the sport to complement their existing racket sports offering.
It's a sport for everyone, easy to learn and low impact, so it's easy on the joints!
It's a sport for everyone, easy to learn and low impact, so it's easy on the joints!
December 5, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Fantastic to watch #pickleball being played earlier at @eastglos.co.uk #Cheltenham. They've recently introduced the sport to complement their existing racket sports offering.
It's a sport for everyone, easy to learn and low impact, so it's easy on the joints!
It's a sport for everyone, easy to learn and low impact, so it's easy on the joints!
Just made the mistake of trying to read an article on a Reach plc website on my phone (usually use an adblocker on my PC).
I'd forgotten how impossible it is.
I'd forgotten how impossible it is.
December 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Just made the mistake of trying to read an article on a Reach plc website on my phone (usually use an adblocker on my PC).
I'd forgotten how impossible it is.
I'd forgotten how impossible it is.
📩 Pleased to have just published the weekly E-News for
@eastglos.co.uk #Cheltenham, as I have been doing for the past 23 years. Another packed edition with players of all ages on the road, competing in events.
#Tennis #padel #squash
More > newsletter.eastglos.co.uk/t/y-7690E7FD...
@eastglos.co.uk #Cheltenham, as I have been doing for the past 23 years. Another packed edition with players of all ages on the road, competing in events.
#Tennis #padel #squash
More > newsletter.eastglos.co.uk/t/y-7690E7FD...
November 22, 2024 at 9:07 AM
📩 Pleased to have just published the weekly E-News for
@eastglos.co.uk #Cheltenham, as I have been doing for the past 23 years. Another packed edition with players of all ages on the road, competing in events.
#Tennis #padel #squash
More > newsletter.eastglos.co.uk/t/y-7690E7FD...
@eastglos.co.uk #Cheltenham, as I have been doing for the past 23 years. Another packed edition with players of all ages on the road, competing in events.
#Tennis #padel #squash
More > newsletter.eastglos.co.uk/t/y-7690E7FD...
A quick walk around the fields near home. Not quite a winter wonderland, but pleasant nonetheless.
📍Woodmancote, #Gloucestershire.
📍Woodmancote, #Gloucestershire.
November 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM
A quick walk around the fields near home. Not quite a winter wonderland, but pleasant nonetheless.
📍Woodmancote, #Gloucestershire.
📍Woodmancote, #Gloucestershire.
Just done this. My username is now one the domain names that I own — easier to remember and verified.
💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Just done this. My username is now one the domain names that I own — easier to remember and verified.
Everyone else seems to be posting nice images, so here's mine: Cleeve Hill, #Gloucestershire pictured from Woodmancote playing field.
November 16, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Everyone else seems to be posting nice images, so here's mine: Cleeve Hill, #Gloucestershire pictured from Woodmancote playing field.
My latest E-News for @eastglos.bsky.social.
📩 OUT NOW: Our latest E-News edited for us by @julianwellings.bsky.social .
Discover more> newsletter.eastglos.co.uk/t/y-D30D859F...
#Tennis #padel #squash and #racketball in #Cheltenham
Discover more> newsletter.eastglos.co.uk/t/y-D30D859F...
#Tennis #padel #squash and #racketball in #Cheltenham
November 16, 2024 at 11:39 AM
My latest E-News for @eastglos.bsky.social.
Honoured to film the #Remembrance Service in Bishop's Cleeve, #Gloucestershire once again. A large turnout, as ever.
(Would have posted a short video clip but the size limit on here is only 50Mb).
(Would have posted a short video clip but the size limit on here is only 50Mb).
November 12, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Honoured to film the #Remembrance Service in Bishop's Cleeve, #Gloucestershire once again. A large turnout, as ever.
(Would have posted a short video clip but the size limit on here is only 50Mb).
(Would have posted a short video clip but the size limit on here is only 50Mb).
I don't know if or how I'll use Bluesky just yet, but I thought I'd drop in and create a profile for now.
August 29, 2024 at 9:51 PM
I don't know if or how I'll use Bluesky just yet, but I thought I'd drop in and create a profile for now.