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John Ritchie

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Retired, (sort of) former soldier, firefighter & journalist. Motorhome, cocker spaniel owner. @LUFC & Scarborough Athletic ST holder. Labour & Co-operative member NYC. Love National Parks.

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Sep 3

Big thanks to England for allowing us to catch an earlier train home yesterday! Really can’t think of any other positives.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Aug 30

Saw the hysterically funny production of Michael Frayn’s Noises Off @thesjt.bsky.social last night and I was literally crying with laughter. Absolutely wonderful performances all round. Hoping the joy continues at LS11 this afternoon! #MOT #ALAL
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Noises Off

One of the greatest British comedies ever written, Noises Off is a hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre.

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Aug 27

In all honesty I don’t think I could bring myself to watch that again. Dreadful performance that won’t fill any supporter with confidence for Saturday. That said we’ll be there! #ALAL #MOT

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · May 27

🎵 Up above the streets and houses 🎶

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · May 9

SJT this evening to see “Do I Love You” simply brilliant and I suspect a trip down memory lane for many!

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Apr 29

Leeds close in on title after Tanaka and Ramazani’s double crushes Bristol City: Ridiculous stats include 833 passes to 284! #ALAW #ALAL

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Apr 14

Fabulous to meet up with the very talented cast of Sister Act following this evening’s performance at Scarborough’s YMCA. Almost certainly my last civic duty as our town’s Deputy Charter Mayor and it was truly an honour to be in the company of such a wonderful team. Thanks for the invite.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Apr 14

The agony and ecstasy of watching Leeds move to within touching distance of promotion

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Apr 14

Out delivering in the Prospect Mount Road area this morning on behalf of Chris Head, Labour’s candidate for the new Scarborough Town Council. It was great being out and about in the sunshine, speaking to residents and hearing about their concerns.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Apr 14

What could possibly go wrong? #ALAW #MOT

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Apr 5

As a matter of fact we’re not! Thanks for asking though. #LUFC

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Mar 30

Privileged to have been invited to help celebrate the wedding of Alex & Diana; a welcome distraction from events at LS 11.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Mar 28

Heading darn sarf for the weekend. Teaming up with the Magees’, Binghams’ & Woods’ to celebrate the wedding of Alex and Diana. Can’t wait to see you all. 😀

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Mar 27

Brilliant and all too real @thesjt.bsky.social this evening. Incredible performance from Coogan.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Mar 26

Not the most entertaining of games at the Flamingo Land Stadium last night but workmanlike performances from all and deserved praise for Purver (MotM) and Weldji #uptheboro

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Jan 20

Can there be a better day to go and watch A Complete Unknown? The times they certainly are a changing and it’s going to take a lot more than a protest song to save democracy this time around. In the meantime Hollywood Plaza here I come.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Jan 17

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Scarborough Athletic FC @scarboroughathletic.com · Jan 14

𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 ✨

#CMONBORO

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Jan 1

Happy New Year All. Wishing everyone good health and happiness for 2025.

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Dec 23

Operation “Our Turn” underway.

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Scarborough Athletic FC @scarboroughathletic.com · Dec 20

𝗖𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽

Reserve player Calum Hudson, who recently made his first appearance for the England U18 Schoolboys Team, has spent the last 2 days at training camp at St George's Park, where he has been presented with his England Cap.

Congratulations Cal!

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Dec 7

Well played by Derby this afternoon, astonished that they were able to keep the score down to 2-0, clearly they’d had enough!

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Dec 3

Brilliantly bonkers production of Aladdin @thesjt.bsky.social this evening. Every member of the audience engaged from the opening lines to the last clap of applause, a thoroughly enjoyable performance. He’s behind you, oh no he’s…….

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Nov 27

A decent performer all round plenty of chances, frustrating’s the right word. Wish I’d worn a thicker jumper! 🧊

John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Nov 23

Definitely first in the queue for this one!

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