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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · 25d

Aah, shame 🙁

We are saddened to announce that Lionel, who was a guest favourite here at Longleat, has passed away.

The eight-year-old was one of four red pandas and will be honoured when we mark International Red Panda Day on Saturday.

A key part of the European-wide conservation breeding programme, Lionel fathered four cubs during his time at Longleat.

A spokesman for Longleat said: “We are deeply saddened to announce Lionel’s passing, as well as playing a key part in the breeding programme, he became a popular TV celebrity and helped us to deliver amazing close-up experiences for guests.

“We know he was much-loved by visitors and keepers alike; our keepers were devoted to him and all the red pandas who live with us, and they are committed to providing the best possible care for this endangered species.”

Keepers will be sharing memories of Lionel as well as highlighting the key conservation work taking place to mark International Red Panda Day on Saturday.

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · 28d

That lunge deserved a red though.

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Sep 3

Here’s one for @sellingamirror.bsky.social Ghostly!

A Facebook marketplace listing for a long mirror. The mirror is being held from behind by one person and the picture taken by someone who is shown reflected, but covered in a blanket or sheet like the classic comic depiction of a ghost.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Sep 1

Best Wishes. Giles.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Aug 30

Would it be ok if I already smell of wee?

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Aug 29

I still prefer The Wedding Present.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Aug 6

Instead it turns out we saved it for a rainy day.

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Aug 6

Visiting the funfair today and wondering what you can actually do with these big prizes once they’re home.

A large man who is a fairground operator is sitting in a camping chair outside a rifle range fairground attraction. Around him are several large stuffed toy characters which are offered as prizes. The composition of the picture suggests that the large man who is in charge of the attraction is in fact one of the prizes.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jul 29

She calls them her ‘victory rolls’.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jul 26

Gave yourself away as being a cat in the last line. In a bowling alley maybe, but still a cat.

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jul 21

Do they need a harmonica player? 💕

I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · Jul 20

I have no idea what is happening here but it is the best thing I’ve seen today!

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jul 20

Nobody puts Deirdre in a corner.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jul 19

Haha, this really is cool.

SaschaJanssen 🎸 @saschajanssen.bsky.social · Jul 19

Cool

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jul 13

I recommend @nextupcomedy.com for live streams and archive recordings of stand up.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jun 28

Well, if she’s let you take her up the Primrose Valley already….

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you see this, post an image you saved because it made you laugh

An advert from Facebook marketplace. It offers two sunloungers for £45 but the picture is of a middle aged couple standing in what looks like an Italian side street on holiday.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jun 22

If you see this, post an image you saved because it made you laugh

A Facebook marketplace advert for Mrs Tee’s wild mushrooms but the picture is of an elderly bald man looking wistfully at the camera. I surmise he must be a fun guy.

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jun 10

And had a mac

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Jun 1

Fun guy

A Facebook marketplace advert for wild mushrooms, however the picture is a selfie of a balding man probably in his late 60s, and not the chicken in the wood mushrooms on offer.

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Apr 20

I find this news personally very reassuring😁

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Mar 31

Donald Rumsfeld may be interested….

A screenshot of a Facebook marketplace advertisement showing a caravan, the listing describes it as an unknown unknown.

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Mar 29

Me referring to this as Sigue Sigue Cygnet is a cultural reference that is entirely lost to the other volunteers at Wildlife in Need.

A young swan stands proudly in the paddock at the Wildlife in Need rescue and rehabilitation centre

Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Mar 29

Fags, Mags and Bags is the actual best. @govindajeggy.bsky.social

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Alan Clifford @alanclifford.bsky.social · Mar 29

And then a glorious assist for Sarr. It’s like Wilf Zaha all over again