David Norman
@owdhamedge.bsky.social
Left leaning, trying not to fall over. Latics fan. St. Ockwell Village idiot.
In 1982(?) Game vs Chelsea, Denis Law was summarising for the telly. He climbed down the ladder from the tv gantry in the Ford Stand to find me waiting for an autograph. He signed, smiled and said "its fucking parky". RIP. #oafc
January 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
In 1982(?) Game vs Chelsea, Denis Law was summarising for the telly. He climbed down the ladder from the tv gantry in the Ford Stand to find me waiting for an autograph. He signed, smiled and said "its fucking parky". RIP. #oafc
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The next great flood shall be wrought by the tears of billionaires finally paying their fair share.
December 9, 2024 at 10:07 PM
The next great flood shall be wrought by the tears of billionaires finally paying their fair share.
Yesterday was an enjoyable day with a disappointing result. We missed Stones and Clucas and we missed too many opportunities. That said, what a magnificent effort by the players. They had the better of the game, especially in the first half, & the worst of the referee. We will win the league. #oafc
December 1, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Yesterday was an enjoyable day with a disappointing result. We missed Stones and Clucas and we missed too many opportunities. That said, what a magnificent effort by the players. They had the better of the game, especially in the first half, & the worst of the referee. We will win the league. #oafc
It's clear that privatisation only works for those raking in the profits. The fact that they also control the narrative is depressing.
Large parts of adult social care in England face collapse, thinktank says.
The budget blamed but there are other factors.
Massive real cut in local govt funding since 2010.
Privatisation: 30%-40% of money vanishes in profits. Money buys less.
End Privatisation
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
The budget blamed but there are other factors.
Massive real cut in local govt funding since 2010.
Privatisation: 30%-40% of money vanishes in profits. Money buys less.
End Privatisation
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns
Sector will have extra £2.8bn cost burden from April due to tax and wage rises announced in budget, says Nuffield Trust
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 10:08 AM
It's clear that privatisation only works for those raking in the profits. The fact that they also control the narrative is depressing.
DAZN set up? ✅️ Latics Shirt washed and ready? ✅️ slightly out of date yellow ticket 'pizza botulinum' set for the oven? ✅️ flat capio ironed? ✅️ cider purchased? Doh!🤦🤬 Out into the bracing arms of Bert 🏊♀️ it is then. Brrrrr. Anyway, if you are going, put yer waders on and enjoy! #oafc
November 23, 2024 at 8:32 AM
DAZN set up? ✅️ Latics Shirt washed and ready? ✅️ slightly out of date yellow ticket 'pizza botulinum' set for the oven? ✅️ flat capio ironed? ✅️ cider purchased? Doh!🤦🤬 Out into the bracing arms of Bert 🏊♀️ it is then. Brrrrr. Anyway, if you are going, put yer waders on and enjoy! #oafc
I'm sorry to hear of the death of John Prescott. At a time when politicians seemed to become less 'real', he was somebody to whom many could relate. He felt hugely important to the many domestic successes of the 1997-2010 Labour government. A counter weight with a counter punch. RIP.
November 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM
I'm sorry to hear of the death of John Prescott. At a time when politicians seemed to become less 'real', he was somebody to whom many could relate. He felt hugely important to the many domestic successes of the 1997-2010 Labour government. A counter weight with a counter punch. RIP.
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This is great news. Let’s do the water industry next
November 20, 2024 at 7:42 PM
This is great news. Let’s do the water industry next
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Orgreave miners seeking Hillsborough-style probe have 'positive meeting' with Yvette Cooper
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Orgreave miners have 'positive meeting' on official probe with Yvette Cooper
Members of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign, including pitmen and family members of those arrested in the infamous clash between striking miners and police, visited the Home Office to talk abou...
www.mirror.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Orgreave miners seeking Hillsborough-style probe have 'positive meeting' with Yvette Cooper
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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I was pleased to be asked to design the new range of LUSH bags to celebrate their charitable giving - £100million to grass roots activists around the world , details here weare.lush.com/press-releases… Last night we celebrated at with a pledge to keep making a difference
November 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM
I was pleased to be asked to design the new range of LUSH bags to celebrate their charitable giving - £100million to grass roots activists around the world , details here weare.lush.com/press-releases… Last night we celebrated at with a pledge to keep making a difference
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The truth about IHT and farms.
November 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM
The truth about IHT and farms.
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All the evidence shows importance of greater access to nature, so cuts to England’s national parks are short-sighted & self-defeating. Instead Govt should reform them, give them a strong nature recovery focus & recognise their contribution to health & wellbeing www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s national parks facing financial peril due to budget cuts, say CEOs
Leaders warn cost savings will lead to mass redundancies and that spaces could become ‘paper parks’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:20 AM
All the evidence shows importance of greater access to nature, so cuts to England’s national parks are short-sighted & self-defeating. Instead Govt should reform them, give them a strong nature recovery focus & recognise their contribution to health & wellbeing www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Probably the biggest march in London this year was the Restore Nature Now March - despite the numbers, the uniting of @nationaltrust.bsky.social AND @xrglobal.bsky.social, it was of considerably less interest than to the media than farmers, so here are some photographs
November 19, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Probably the biggest march in London this year was the Restore Nature Now March - despite the numbers, the uniting of @nationaltrust.bsky.social AND @xrglobal.bsky.social, it was of considerably less interest than to the media than farmers, so here are some photographs
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On Monday we learnt that 1 in 3 children are living in poverty…
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
November 20, 2024 at 8:55 AM
On Monday we learnt that 1 in 3 children are living in poverty…
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
Constant whining from the wealthy who set their satnav to take them down every tax avoidance avenue possible frustrates me intensely. I don't even set mine to avoid toll roads. Clarkson can't even be bothered to defend his position, which is veering right across the double white lines. Keep left!
November 20, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Constant whining from the wealthy who set their satnav to take them down every tax avoidance avenue possible frustrates me intensely. I don't even set mine to avoid toll roads. Clarkson can't even be bothered to defend his position, which is veering right across the double white lines. Keep left!
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A message from a REAL farmer who hasn’t been brainwashed by the Tories, wealthy landowners and the right wing media👇🏽
#FarmersProtest
#FarmersProtest
November 19, 2024 at 6:14 PM
A message from a REAL farmer who hasn’t been brainwashed by the Tories, wealthy landowners and the right wing media👇🏽
#FarmersProtest
#FarmersProtest
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The protestors want to call it "the tractor tax" because calling it "the inheritance tax protest" would turn off public opinion.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
November 19, 2024 at 7:53 AM
The protestors want to call it "the tractor tax" because calling it "the inheritance tax protest" would turn off public opinion.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
The tractors coming into London today, in fact, pay no road tax, no congestion charge, and no ULEZ.
Exempt from all.
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‘Donald Trump’s Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever’
Me for Byline Times.
Me for Byline Times.
'Donald Trump's Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever'
For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues Mike Galsworthy
bylinetimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
‘Donald Trump’s Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever’
Me for Byline Times.
Me for Byline Times.
I'm rather hoping that gin is the cure for Norovirus. I'm confident.
November 19, 2024 at 7:23 PM
I'm rather hoping that gin is the cure for Norovirus. I'm confident.
I have little sympathy for farmers marching against IHT. It doesn't greatly impact the majority of farms & sensible financial & succession planning mitigates damage for those who are affected. The fact that many of these farming turkeys voted for Christmas doesn't endear me to them either.
November 19, 2024 at 3:29 PM
I have little sympathy for farmers marching against IHT. It doesn't greatly impact the majority of farms & sensible financial & succession planning mitigates damage for those who are affected. The fact that many of these farming turkeys voted for Christmas doesn't endear me to them either.
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Brrr! With temperatures plunging, here's how we can help wildlife weather the cold. ❄️
November 19, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Brrr! With temperatures plunging, here's how we can help wildlife weather the cold. ❄️
Bit of a mixed day today... Have Norovirus (which has aggravated my psoriatic arthritis) but my 60+ old git pass has arrived. Sadly the lack of toilets on trains and stations (combined with consideration for my fellow passengers) means a slight delay in using it!
November 18, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Bit of a mixed day today... Have Norovirus (which has aggravated my psoriatic arthritis) but my 60+ old git pass has arrived. Sadly the lack of toilets on trains and stations (combined with consideration for my fellow passengers) means a slight delay in using it!