First mince pies made for this year

Lovely autumnal visit to @nationaltrust.org.uk Saltram with the kids this week. Great trees and autumnal colours, and a beastly beings trail that had actual proper (local) folklore. All ended with an obligatory cream tea.

Soul cakes ready for tonight, All Saints day & All Souls day (if they last that long! Wondering if I can persuade the rest of the family that we give these out tonight instead of sweets!

I spent 40 years campaigning for supporters' rights, was a founder member of the FSA and wrote extensively about the tensions between 'proper' fans, hooligans & police. I crossed swords with clubs & politicians. I never thought a top Tory would publicly support the boot boys as 'good natured fun'.

In Aberystwyth they were very clear it was 'The Full Welsh' instead at a hotel, which was identical

Remembering James Adams today, 20 years on from 7/7.
A great bloke and a good friend.

Sad news. Went on her radio programme on BBC Hereford and Worcester many years ago with my History man slot on a Saturday morning. Some people very impressed by my meeting 'TV Am royalty '!

metro.co.uk/2025/06/18/w...

Would have been good to have been at Wembley today & finally be there to see I support win there, but glad Rovers won it. Completely nerve-wracking!

Sitting down to watch the Rugby Challenge Cup final, cheering on Hull KR v Warrington. Sadly not at Wembley this year when I made the trip.

prediction vs reality

Lost count of how many times I've seen Martyn Joseph in concert but it's always a great performance and last night was no exception. With the lunatic inaugurated this week it was good to have something to encourage us!

So... Remember that guy who took Newport Council to court for £600m because he accidentally threw out the hard drive with his bitcoin private key on it?

Judge just summarily dismissed his case.

And even if you're not a lawyer, the judgement is a pretty fun read... /1

Enjoying a visit to the beach at Saltburn. Although we didn't join my niece and brother in law in actually having a swim in the sea!

A bit later than usual (no early deadline for the Worcestershire Young Archaeologist Club party) but making mince pies, some of which are for the school nativity tomorrow

Loved Crediton Christmas Tree Festival, including searching with S and E for the trees they helped decorate

Fountains Abbey Parkrun is regarded as one of the most picturesque parkruns & l finally made it as I'm up for my Mum's 80th birthday. Atmospheric with the mist over the abbey & very enjoyable