Celia
@celiwool.bsky.social
'The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot,' Werner Herzog. Active travel, probably too much about the #TheArchers, occasional music and brand stuff. Working writer
There were several worried-looking men with flowers in the supermarket. One had gone for two dozen roses in a box. Another for a large mixed bouquet. A third with roses and white flowers. Whatever their choice, their brows were furrowed. #Valentines
February 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM
There were several worried-looking men with flowers in the supermarket. One had gone for two dozen roses in a box. Another for a large mixed bouquet. A third with roses and white flowers. Whatever their choice, their brows were furrowed. #Valentines
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Having had a chat with @keriwarbis.bsky.social, I'm calling it. Brine followed Ruairi out of the pub, saw him hit George, called 999 and has been furious with Ruairi ever since. Ruairi doesn't know that his Dad knows. God, this is BRILLIANT. It's like Christmas Eve, I'm all a-quiver. #TheArchers
February 13, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Having had a chat with @keriwarbis.bsky.social, I'm calling it. Brine followed Ruairi out of the pub, saw him hit George, called 999 and has been furious with Ruairi ever since. Ruairi doesn't know that his Dad knows. God, this is BRILLIANT. It's like Christmas Eve, I'm all a-quiver. #TheArchers
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Not sure i believe Brine’s confession tbh. Is he converting for someone else? #TheArchers
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Not sure i believe Brine’s confession tbh. Is he converting for someone else? #TheArchers
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Aha, George has downloaded the episode from BBC Sounds. Smart move! #TheArchers
February 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Aha, George has downloaded the episode from BBC Sounds. Smart move! #TheArchers
whoah! #TheArchers
Best episode ever
Best episode ever
February 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
whoah! #TheArchers
Best episode ever
Best episode ever
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My father was an author albeit in a niche genre. If he saw any of his books on sale in a bookshop he'd get them off the shelf, take them to the cashier & offer to sign them.
Whilst most bookshops were ok with this, the curious thing was no one ever asked him to show any ID. He could've been anyone.
Whilst most bookshops were ok with this, the curious thing was no one ever asked him to show any ID. He could've been anyone.
February 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
My father was an author albeit in a niche genre. If he saw any of his books on sale in a bookshop he'd get them off the shelf, take them to the cashier & offer to sign them.
Whilst most bookshops were ok with this, the curious thing was no one ever asked him to show any ID. He could've been anyone.
Whilst most bookshops were ok with this, the curious thing was no one ever asked him to show any ID. He could've been anyone.
"It's okay Jim, you don't need to apologise for my feelings. I can handle them. You DO need to apologise for your racism though."
Dear @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social and #wato #r4today please do NOT refer to “Sir” Jim Ratcliffe’s statement as an “apology” - he has NOT apologised for what he said (his racism), but did the classic gaslighting thing, “…if anyone was offended by my words, I’m sorry for that…” - it’s unacceptable… 😒
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
"It's okay Jim, you don't need to apologise for my feelings. I can handle them. You DO need to apologise for your racism though."
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Amber and George were walking and talking when he suddenly notices Fallon. Amber assumed she was going back to her cottage — but was she really? George then said he’d keep walking for a bit longer. Could he have followed her to Lilian’s? #TheArchers
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Amber and George were walking and talking when he suddenly notices Fallon. Amber assumed she was going back to her cottage — but was she really? George then said he’d keep walking for a bit longer. Could he have followed her to Lilian’s? #TheArchers
Blimey. You kind of want it to be the other way around: for Justine to win gold and Julia to come 80th. #winterolympics
February 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Blimey. You kind of want it to be the other way around: for Justine to win gold and Julia to come 80th. #winterolympics
💯 agree.
Much as she dislikes her coercive mother, it's no surprise some of her ways have rubbed off #TheArchers
Much as she dislikes her coercive mother, it's no surprise some of her ways have rubbed off #TheArchers
She was gaslighting George through that entire first conversation, accusing him of paranoia, flipping out, spiralling. She reacted as if he'd told her to STFU when he asked he to be quiet. Then she ended with a practically spelled out Do You Understand.
February 12, 2026 at 11:52 AM
💯 agree.
Much as she dislikes her coercive mother, it's no surprise some of her ways have rubbed off #TheArchers
Much as she dislikes her coercive mother, it's no surprise some of her ways have rubbed off #TheArchers
Brilliant
sigh
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Brilliant
Any #TheArchers fans who want to have a quick squint at the article - it's on Pressreader which you can access for free if you have a library card (search for your Borough when it gives you the option to sign in via your library). www.pressreader.com/uk/radio-tim...
February 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Any #TheArchers fans who want to have a quick squint at the article - it's on Pressreader which you can access for free if you have a library card (search for your Borough when it gives you the option to sign in via your library). www.pressreader.com/uk/radio-tim...
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This is absolutely insane. The sort of Kafka-esque nightmare you would find in a Philip K Dick book set far in the dystopian future. A window on America tumbling into autocracy.
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
This is absolutely insane. The sort of Kafka-esque nightmare you would find in a Philip K Dick book set far in the dystopian future. A window on America tumbling into autocracy.
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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having a career lobbyist as director of communication during the biggest ever lobbying scandal maybe not a tenable position to hold.
February 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
having a career lobbyist as director of communication during the biggest ever lobbying scandal maybe not a tenable position to hold.
I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
February 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Interesting piece addressing 'political instinct'. (From September 2025)
politicsuk.com/news/labour-...
politicsuk.com/news/labour-...
Tim Allan replaces James Lyon as No 10 Comms lead: What d...
James Lyon, Director of Strategic Communications and a long-standing aide in Sir Keir Starmer’s orbit, announced his departure. Into his shoe's steps Tim Allan
politicsuk.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Interesting piece addressing 'political instinct'. (From September 2025)
politicsuk.com/news/labour-...
politicsuk.com/news/labour-...
February 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I'm glad there's an option for adrenaline-junkie deer.
Great graphic from @pewenvironment.bsky.social showing how road crossings work
One wildlife crossing can prevent 1,400 accidents over its lifetime, saving lives & billions of $, according to a Scioto Analysis report
Investing in these bridges + underpasses is a win-win for drivers and wildlife 🌰
One wildlife crossing can prevent 1,400 accidents over its lifetime, saving lives & billions of $, according to a Scioto Analysis report
Investing in these bridges + underpasses is a win-win for drivers and wildlife 🌰
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I'm glad there's an option for adrenaline-junkie deer.
"After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government.
"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. […]
"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."
Unconvinced. Starmer should take responsibility surely?
"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. […]
"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."
Unconvinced. Starmer should take responsibility surely?
February 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
"After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government.
"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. […]
"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."
Unconvinced. Starmer should take responsibility surely?
"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. […]
"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."
Unconvinced. Starmer should take responsibility surely?
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He and Cummings now have the chance to create the most god-awful podcast together.
February 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
He and Cummings now have the chance to create the most god-awful podcast together.
Found some creative suggestions on Reddit for getting out of a #FebruaryFunk. For eg:
- Use a random address generator, then go draw whatever's at that address.
- Pat one different dog every day.
- In a clothes shop, try on outfits that are deliberately NOT your style just to see how they look
- Use a random address generator, then go draw whatever's at that address.
- Pat one different dog every day.
- In a clothes shop, try on outfits that are deliberately NOT your style just to see how they look
February 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Found some creative suggestions on Reddit for getting out of a #FebruaryFunk. For eg:
- Use a random address generator, then go draw whatever's at that address.
- Pat one different dog every day.
- In a clothes shop, try on outfits that are deliberately NOT your style just to see how they look
- Use a random address generator, then go draw whatever's at that address.
- Pat one different dog every day.
- In a clothes shop, try on outfits that are deliberately NOT your style just to see how they look
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Grandson getting into the swing of the Winter Olympics and practising his curling sweeper skillz 🧹
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Grandson getting into the swing of the Winter Olympics and practising his curling sweeper skillz 🧹
Man fitting a water meter for me: 'You could always get a water… butt, is it?'
Suddenly doubting himself and 😳 he might be talking inappropriately about butts in my kitchen
Suddenly doubting himself and 😳 he might be talking inappropriately about butts in my kitchen
February 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Man fitting a water meter for me: 'You could always get a water… butt, is it?'
Suddenly doubting himself and 😳 he might be talking inappropriately about butts in my kitchen
Suddenly doubting himself and 😳 he might be talking inappropriately about butts in my kitchen