Ben
fisherben.bsky.social
Ben
@fisherben.bsky.social
Non league football. Music. Writing. Running. Team-building. Coaching. Governance.
Pinned
Work begins on my first ever book! A collection of oral histories featuring people associated with @FisherFC.bsky.social in some way or another, from its inception in 1908 through various iterations and locations across SE London to the present day #Bermondsey #amwriting #realfootballrealpeople
It’s going to be mega! See you there… #upthefish #nonleague
November 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Foreign leader threatens a British institution and tries to steal $1 bn of British citizens’ assets. Trump’s attack on the BBC is an act of war. We need a firm, and ultimately calming response.
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.

The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
They say you know it’s Christmas
When John Lewis’ #advert drops.
A stirring tale of kindness
And encouragement to shop.

For me I like my veggies
Therefore Christmas can begin
When I see an ad with humour
And a carrot called Kevin!

#vss365
October 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We were
#Elastic then.
Now, hardened by conflict
We no longer bounce back. We clench
And strike.

#vss365
October 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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On this day in 1936, East London's Jewish community and anti-fascists beat back Oswald Mosley's blackshirts.

This year more than ever we remember the Battle of Cable Street heroes and the continued battle against fascism.

¡No pasarán! They shall not pass.
October 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Work begins on my first ever book! A collection of oral histories featuring people associated with @FisherFC.bsky.social in some way or another, from its inception in 1908 through various iterations and locations across SE London to the present day #Bermondsey #amwriting #realfootballrealpeople
September 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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National mental health director Claire Murdoch resigns with immediate effect claiming political pressure for a new person...her resignation letter....👀
September 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Goodish Expectations
Slightly diminish a book: The Grapes of Irritation
September 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
It’s Volunteers Week, a great time to extend a huge hug of gratitude to everyone @fisherfc.bsky.social who give freely of their time and expertise. Volunteers do so much to keep this amazing community club striding forwards. Thank you all so much. #nonleague #scefl
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June 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Three out of five ain’t bad.

Well done Austria.

#eurovision #esc
My top 5 picks for #Eurovision

1. Sweden
2. Estonia
3. Austria
4. France
5. Iceland

#ESC
May 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
My top 5 picks for #Eurovision

1. Sweden
2. Estonia
3. Austria
4. France
5. Iceland

#ESC
May 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Disappointed that Belgium and Croatia didn’t get through. #eurovision #esc
May 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Went to the Seaside. Bought a tea towel.
May 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations to @whitstabletownfc.bsky.social on winning the FA Vase. Excellent game. Excellent achievement. #nonleague #scefl @scefl.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations to VCD Athletic on winning promotion to the Isthmian yesterday. @scefl.bsky.social @isthmianleague.bsky.social #nonleague #scefl
May 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Why I will be celebrating on Monday evening regardless of the result

benwestmancott.wordpress.com?p=453
#scefl #nonleague @fisherfc.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Bank Holiday Monday
SCEFL Premier Division Play Off
VCD Athletic v Fisher
3:00 kick off
May 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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⚽️⚪️⚫️ UP NEXT ⚫️⚪️⚽️

SCEFL PLAY OFF FINAL
Bank Holiday Monday

Join us as we take on VCD Athletic in the play off final.

The GT Stewart Stadium
Oakwood
Old Road
Crayford
DA1 4DN

Kick off at 3pm
May 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This is madness. How will mental health services respond to this? And how will gender dysphoria services respond?
April 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Congratulations to Faversham Town FC on winning the @scefl.bsky.social Premier this evening. A well deserved victory. Good luck in the Isthmian League. #nonleague
April 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Another war began today,
but a nations bells thundered,
in a threatening way.
Dead soldiers rose
from the fields of war,
telling the children,
to fight, no more.
Ignore the warmongers,
cause no #death
inflict no pain.
Give freedom,
give life,
find peace,
again.
#vss365
April 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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⚽️⚫️⚪️UP NEXT⚪️⚫️⚽️

The hunt for a play off spot continues on Saturday at St Paul’s as Snodland Town are the visitors.
Kick off at three.
April 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
😞
April 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A.H.O
TAMIW - song - 2025
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April 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
From HSJ today “Staff working in assurance, regulatory, performance management, communications and engagement roles should be prioritised for redundancy by ICBs, NHS England has indicated.”
Rationale: functions are already done by others.
Is more working coming to providers/CQC? #nhs #governance
Revealed: the ICB staff targeted for redundancy
Staff working in assurance, regulatory, performance management, communications and engagement roles should be prioritised for redundancy by integrated care boards, NHS England has indicated.
www.hsj.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM