Andrew
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Mostly nothing... But what there is will probably be walking, music and cricket
oh my god this is amazing straight off the bat
Odd This Day@oddthisday.bsky.social · 2d ago“The managing director of the company that printed her books suggested that she read Nietzsche on the perceptive grounds that they had a lot of ideas in common”—one of those splendid reviews that’s very entertaining in its own right *and* makes you want the book immediately
'The first UK release that truly captured the amphetamine energy of punk, even if it was not itself punk. Better records would come, by great songwriters, but none had the effortless energy and promise of this' #NickLowe – ‘Heart Of The City’ The Strange World of… #StiffRecords buff.ly/gkfAyay
Haven't watched yet, but as it has a new season let's bring over to Bluesky my cast list for Lord of the Rings using the cast of S1-3 of Ted Lasso. Let's start with an easy one: Aragorn. No fucking second breakfasts for any fucking hobbits or any other fucking muppets with this Aragorn.
MI London have FINALLY won a game... in the least convincing fashion imaginable.
I have to admit that I've not been as invested in the Hundred as in previous years but the transition to MI London seems to have been pretty terrible as far as the women's team goes.
Raf Nicholson@rafnicholson.bsky.social · 3w agoNormal service has resumed in the Women's Hundred - I'm back monitoring the "lowest ever team totals" list. www.cricinfo.com/records/trop...
London transport gurus! Is there any advantage these days to using contactless over oyster?
Everything featured here, as well as all the other knockout music we’ve covered at tQ this month, will be compiled into an hours-long playlist exclusive to our subscribers... Music of the Month(s): The Best Albums and Tracks of June and July 2026 buff.ly/9yaz69P
you gotta talk about Gloria here, right
Rich Raho@richraho.bsky.social · 4w agoPope Leo received singer and songwriter Patti Smith in private audience this morning. The Pope and Smith are both Chicago natives. She was accompanied by @antoniospadaro.bsky.social, undersecretary for the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education.
'AFC joins Uefa and Concacaf in opposing Fifa plan' Showing solidarity and literally refusing to play ball is something boards in cricket never manage to do. Instead, they are meekly (and cheaply) bought off as they waive through whatever last minute changes the ICC makes to World Cups etc.
Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through
Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposal...
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If you're anywhere near Manchester. Then get to see the Button Up exhibition of Ai Weiwei's works.
This tree was alive before London and England even existed Perhaps a Roman soldier out of their new town of Londinium set eyes on it The oldest tree in London +2000 years - The Totteridge Yew 🌲
I've got tickets to see @perennialtheband.bsky.social bring their sound (the *Perennial Sound*) and energy to The Cav in October. Can't wait! #GigGang @statsgeekclare.bsky.social
When you're trying to lay low in a meeting... 📷 Mark Singleton
As if thy weren't motivated enough, Sachin Tendulkar just popped round to Lord's before play on day four to give the Indian team an impromptu team-talk. #INDvENG www.ecb.co.uk/matches/1125...
I'm sure that Heather and Tammy would have loved things to have been a bit different today. But they leave the game stronger than when they debuted and that's no small thing. #ThankYouHeather #ThankYouTammy
From where we sitting looks like mostly India fans are staying to see the coup de grace delivered.
Tammy Beaumont bows out with 7327 international runs and 14 centuries for England 👏
Looks like we might just get to see her in what will be a rearguard defensive innings of England are to get out of this game without a loss
Andrew @akbrown.bsky.social · 2mo agoJust want say #ThankYouTammy - hopefully she's picked and is batting on Sunday when we're off to Lords.
Just want say #ThankYouTammy - hopefully she's picked and is batting on Sunday when we're off to Lords.
Tammy Beaumont: England batter to retire from internationals after India Test
England batter Tammy Beaumont has confirmed that she will retire after the Test match against India, which starts on Friday at Lord's.
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