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J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 6h

The RFU might want 15 concerts but are overlooking the fact that Twickenham Stadium is a dreadful venue for gigs. There’s no tube, South West Railways never put on extra trains, the acoustics are awful, and even by the standards of other sports grounds it is utterly soulless.

Guardian Sport @sport.theguardian.com · 6h

RFU could use ‘anti-pee paint’ to placate Twickenham locals in push for new licence

* Residents have complained about post-event behaviour * RFU wants to stage more events to fund expansion The Rugby Football Union has proposed using “anti-pee paint” that would leave public offenders “covered in their own urine” to ease residents’ fears over plans to increase the number of music concerts staged at Twickenham. The RFU is seeking permission from Richmond council to stage up to 15 concerts a year, but the Guardian can reveal that it encountered another setback last week when it was determined that a limit of three concerts – and only one on a Saturday – would remain as part of its new licence. Continue reading...

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J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 7h

Morning!

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J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 9h

I repaired the roof of my shed last week.

J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 18h

Any tears?

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J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 18h

Fantastic record. There was an English magazine called Bucketful of Brains which voted it their top album of the ‘80s. I’d certainly put it up there.

They played in the UK last year for the first time in four decades and they were terrific.

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J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 19h

I don’t know that particular album, but this compilation of her English language work is wonderful.

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J Kelly @john63kelly.bsky.social · 1d

I think I have had under a handful of bronzed CDs in 40 years of buying them. I recall reading that they were mainly from one pressing plant. Don’t know if that’s correct.