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Philip Thomas

@philipthomas.bsky.social

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Pianist. Suffered Brain Injury and now disabled. Was Professor of Performance, Uni of Huddersfield and member of Apartment House. Married to gorgeous Tiff with two wonderful, now grown -up, kids, Naomi and Jack www.philip-thomas.co.uk

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · 15d

The first time in 5 years I have exited my house by foot

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Sep 8

I found myself in South Woodford this weekend and fancied seeing a film at the cinema, an Odeon. So I went to see The Roses. Except I couldn’t because it was only being shown on an upper floor and there was no lift so I had to watch a different film on the lower floor. Outrgeous! Very poor show

Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Aug 26

Wonderful to see my daughter, Naomi, this weekend. She saw me climb the stairs for the first time and was moved to tears. Well I guess it IS quite emotional seeing your old man walk unaided for the first time in five years

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Aug 26

I’m loving my new bath chair

Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Aug 15

My experience of Leamington Spa train station has been entirely positive. Great staff, great café

Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks for your message. Yes all good here. Big changes all the time. Love to you both

Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jul 22

So brilliant to be able to use my bathroom again after nearly 5 years of getting washed in other rooms

Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jul 21

and my seeing my friend (who I went interrailing with in 1992) whose daughter was in the same class as Naomi and we didn't know
An added bonus to the weekend was seeing my good friend Martin Iddon for the first time since my injury

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jul 21

It couldn't have been wetter but it was a glorious day for my daughter’s graduation this weekend.
Two added bonuses were:
Margaret Atwood (appearing by zoom) receiving an honorary degree,

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jul 15

New toy

Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jul 11

Just had 2 gorgeous weeks in the Loire, France. Cheese

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jun 28

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Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · Jun 24

Because they’re filling, they’re a complete, self-contained snack, they’re soft so I don’t choke on them when I eat, and I can hold and peel them myself no matter how wobbly I am. Brilliant