Cllr Wilfred Gimble
@wilfredgimble.bsky.social
Proud Cumbrian. Husband of Beryl. Father of three. Councillor on Wingston Parish Council. Purveyor of fine cheese. Loves Boules (no longer plays for ethical reasons)
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I have been informed that certain parishioners do not have Blue Sky. I will therefore Tweet on both platforms. These are the kind of everyday sacrifices we councillors make for our communities.
People have such strange dogs.
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
People have such strange dogs.
I am practicing how to be Unflappable.
February 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I am practicing how to be Unflappable.
I would like to retract all of my previous support for @NICKIMINAJ. You have shown that you hold hatred in your heart.
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I would like to retract all of my previous support for @NICKIMINAJ. You have shown that you hold hatred in your heart.
I am wearing a short-sleeved overshirt with a long-sleeved undershirt.
January 26, 2026 at 12:08 PM
I am wearing a short-sleeved overshirt with a long-sleeved undershirt.
I left during the flaying scene.
My (third) son Christopher is taking me to see the new Ralph Fiennes film. I don't know anything about it, but as long as it's not too violent I'm sure to enjoy myself.
January 18, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I left during the flaying scene.
My (third) son Christopher is taking me to see the new Ralph Fiennes film. I don't know anything about it, but as long as it's not too violent I'm sure to enjoy myself.
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My (third) son Christopher is taking me to see the new Ralph Fiennes film. I don't know anything about it, but as long as it's not too violent I'm sure to enjoy myself.
How do I describe the new neighbour..? Bovine?
January 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
How do I describe the new neighbour..? Bovine?
There has been a sprinkling here in Wingston.
January 2, 2026 at 10:43 AM
There has been a sprinkling here in Wingston.
Happy New Year to all who celebrate. 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Happy New Year to all who celebrate. 2026.
I've been thinking a lot about moths lately.
December 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I've been thinking a lot about moths lately.
I am spending the day eating jigsaw and doing a cheesecake.
December 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I am spending the day eating jigsaw and doing a cheesecake.
I have never boxed on Boxing Day.
December 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I have never boxed on Boxing Day.
After a lovely long shower, I got straight back into my jim-jams.
December 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
After a lovely long shower, I got straight back into my jim-jams.
Merry Christmas to all from us at The Croft, Wingston.
Wilfred, Beryl, and the dogs.
Wilfred, Beryl, and the dogs.
December 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Merry Christmas to all from us at The Croft, Wingston.
Wilfred, Beryl, and the dogs.
Wilfred, Beryl, and the dogs.
Beryl is distracted by wrapping presents. Now is the perfect time to raid the larder.
December 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Beryl is distracted by wrapping presents. Now is the perfect time to raid the larder.
Christmas baking interrupted by loud screaming next door.
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Christmas baking interrupted by loud screaming next door.
I ordered flowers to send to myself, just to feel something.
December 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I ordered flowers to send to myself, just to feel something.
Wrapping presents while inflicting terrible bladder strain upon myself..
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Wrapping presents while inflicting terrible bladder strain upon myself..
The hot water isn't working. I'll have to have a word with Beryl about her late night bathing habits.
December 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The hot water isn't working. I'll have to have a word with Beryl about her late night bathing habits.
I have been tricked into watching a film with Graphic Content in it.
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I have been tricked into watching a film with Graphic Content in it.
Great upheavals today. Very political. Can't discuss on public channels ... But it has to do with the Bake Sale.
December 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Great upheavals today. Very political. Can't discuss on public channels ... But it has to do with the Bake Sale.
I think Wingston should have an anthem.
December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I think Wingston should have an anthem.
The Council would like to apologise for the behaviour of Father Christmas at last weekend's Christmas Fair. Disciplinary action is being taken.
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Council would like to apologise for the behaviour of Father Christmas at last weekend's Christmas Fair. Disciplinary action is being taken.
I will be delivering a speech at the Village Hall about crocus husbandry. Details T B C.
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I will be delivering a speech at the Village Hall about crocus husbandry. Details T B C.
I have recently switched to decaffeinated coffee. Do not do this.
December 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I have recently switched to decaffeinated coffee. Do not do this.