Steve Shipcott
@steveshipcott.bsky.social
Proud granddad. Appreciator of music. Former cricket umpire. Surrey CC supporter and for some reason Bridport FC.
Good for UEFA, and I only wish cricket had someone similar to stand up to the ICC and ECB. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through
Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.
bbc.co.uk
Thames Water leak about 25% of their water supply but don’t you dare use a hose pipe.
@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Train two hours late so little option but go to Camborne Wetherspoons to eat. At least the book is taking my mind of whatever I'm putting in my mouth.
Our anthem is awful, of course, but would be partially improved if played at the speed of a Viennese waltz
Do all referees have to shave their head so they look like Collina? #TheFootball
Fly the angel sleeves of your hostess dress at half mast, dim the standard lamps of all suburbia and please be seated at the telephone table to make the gossipiest call you can from a landline in memoriam💙
Kirkdale Bookshop@kirkdalebooks.bsky.social · last mo.
May I just say that imho this by @mikebatt.bsky.social is a knockout work. I'd love to see it live, and it's in my 2026 favourites list. I shall be revisiting.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that the ideal place to have a washing machine filter is so far down the machine that it’s virtually impossible to put anything underneath it to catch the water from it.
Bluesky is the home of people who are only interested in everything.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. If you've looked upon my works and despaired please consider leaving a review on one of the major online retail sites.
Ginsters pasties are an embarrassment to Cornwall. They're repulsive little pockets of sadness. Foul things.
Anthony Head was an Ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats home for more than two decades. Thanks for everything Tony x
@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social That's, go on. Pick a day I actually can't get there! Still, fot anyone nearby who can, Tom is launching his book Everthing Will Swallow You at Clocktower Records in Bridport. Tickets a tenner. Sorry I'll miss you - still, I do have the book.
Unbelievably sad that the glorious Felicity Lott has passed. There have been many great sopranos, but few had the radiant intelligence of this extraordinary musical legend.
Thinking of asking Sam Jackson to commission a piece from Caroline Shaw which is just fifteen minutes of a choir going "Fucking refresh!"
The VWF has had the pleasure of verifying that a newly discovered manuscript is indeed a formerly unknown song, written by Vaughan Williams. ‘Before the Mirror’ was written by RVW when he was in his late 20s. Morley College, where it was discovered, plans to record it. 🧵1/3
That's it! I HAVE RETIRED! Now to go through all those playlists. Negroni imminent
a cat is laying on its back in a cardboard box on the floor .
ALT: a cat is laying on its back in a cardboard box on the floor .
media.tenor.com
Tunnock's is pretty much the only brand I can think of that hasn't engaged in enshittifaction. No change to recipe, shrinkflation, rebranding, change in packaging. I hope they're still going when all their competitors are fucked.
With so much awful news, here is something to brighten your day:
Sad and long-expected news: Michael Tilson Thomas died last night at 81, nearly five years after first being diagnosed with brain cancer. This will take some time to process. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Michael Tilson Thomas, transformative music director of S.F. Symphony, dies at 81
The longtime San Francisco Symphony music director battled aggressive brain cancer for years but continued to guest conduct and teach, leaving a lasting legacy in the classical music world.
sfchronicle.com
Your friendly reminder that St George was the scientist, not the monster.
THREAD. Today I'm giving away 3 signed hardbacks of my latest book, each with fab linoprint bookmarks, made by my mum Jo. Repost & reply to enter. You might like it if you like: Folkloric creatures Old records Intricate psychedelic stories The idea of circular time All shares much-appreciated.
Ich did not make thys, but Ich wisshe Ich did. Repost yf you are a proud member of the Gen AI Backlash.
Asked Aretha Franklin which wildlife charities she supports. She said RSPB ETC. Have a good weekend folks
