David Beauchamp
@physmus.bsky.social
Retired teacher (11-18 Physics/Astronomy), clarinettist, churchwarden.
Stafford Orchestra, Staffs Chamber Orchestra.
Originally from Hampshire, almost a Midlander now (after 40 years). Still talks funny though.
Stafford Orchestra, Staffs Chamber Orchestra.
Originally from Hampshire, almost a Midlander now (after 40 years). Still talks funny though.
This thread is so important.
Ah, I see this time the politician crowing about "modernising the NHS" and "saving billions cutting bureaucracy" is wearing a red rosette. I genuinely wonder if any minister for health has ever actually considered the role of administration within the National Health Service.
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This thread is so important.
Grr wordle.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Grr wordle.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
Lost my 104 day streak and 99% strike rate this morning.
This, and the replies.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This, and the replies.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
Another tragedy of the Great War, robbed us of so much brilliant writing that absolutely encapsulated England.
As I was saying...
I don’t want a lot for November
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care for early Yuletide nonsense
Underneath any sort of coniferous tree
I just want to avoid this ode
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for early references to it is…
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care for early Yuletide nonsense
Underneath any sort of coniferous tree
I just want to avoid this ode
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for early references to it is…
a man with long hair and a beard is holding a gun that is shooting flames
ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is holding a gun that is shooting flames
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As I was saying...
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BBC really burying the lede there
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
BBC really burying the lede there
Sat in a coffee shop, looking at the Christmas tree and hearing festive music
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sat in a coffee shop, looking at the Christmas tree and hearing festive music
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
Must be November.
#NotEvenBloodyAdventYet
Somehow every series of #TheTraitors is better than the last! How do they do that? Never thought a celebrity version would work, but wow.
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Somehow every series of #TheTraitors is better than the last! How do they do that? Never thought a celebrity version would work, but wow.
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What’s the betting that the University’s senior management didn’t even consider this point, let alone quantify its likely impact, before deciding to “suspend” music.
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
What’s the betting that the University’s senior management didn’t even consider this point, let alone quantify its likely impact, before deciding to “suspend” music.
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I'm seeing so many excellent memes and screencaps today missing their alt text!
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm seeing so many excellent memes and screencaps today missing their alt text!
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
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If you use Wikipedia, you might have noticed that it isn't cluttered with annoying ads. They depend entirely on donations to remain free & independent.
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
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November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If you use Wikipedia, you might have noticed that it isn't cluttered with annoying ads. They depend entirely on donations to remain free & independent.
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
House at the back of us is having a massive firework display in the garden. Next door's dog is going mental.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
November 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
House at the back of us is having a massive firework display in the garden. Next door's dog is going mental.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
Why do we still allow this? It's cruel.
Thanks to Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra for another fantastic playday! Great music, brilliant company and so much cake!!!!
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thanks to Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra for another fantastic playday! Great music, brilliant company and so much cake!!!!
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
Reckon we pulled off the performance too.
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It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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Permission to sing Bread of Heaven really quite loudly sir?
October 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Permission to sing Bread of Heaven really quite loudly sir?
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If you haven't read the Wikipedia page about the Aberfan disaster, please do.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
October 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If you haven't read the Wikipedia page about the Aberfan disaster, please do.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
The warnings were all there, from engineers, miners, experts - and were ignored. Afterwards the government and the Charity Commission effectively stole donations made to the town, to pay for the removal of the tip.
Don't forget the MERL @themerl.bsky.social !
Reading: come for the starlings, stay for the excellent museum, Diwali parade and delicious South Indian food
October 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Don't forget the MERL @themerl.bsky.social !
Auditions done. Six amazing candidates, I don't know how the committee can choose!
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
Staffs Chamber Orchestra are auditioning 6 candidates to be our new MD next month - exciting times for the future of this brilliant band.
Next year's concerts are sure to be amazing!
Next year's concerts are sure to be amazing!
October 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Auditions done. Six amazing candidates, I don't know how the committee can choose!
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
Whoever gets it, we're in for a great journey and our audiences are in for a treat 🎶
What five events defined your childhood?
Decimalisation
Apollo program cancellation
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drought of 1976
Winter of discontent
Decimalisation
Apollo program cancellation
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drought of 1976
Winter of discontent
What five events defined your childhood?
The first moon landing
Thatcher stealing my milk
Vietnam war
Star Wars
The Clash
The first moon landing
Thatcher stealing my milk
Vietnam war
Star Wars
The Clash
What five events defined your childhood?
Poll tax riots
Brixton riots
Fall of the Berlin wall
Sex Pistols
Jaws/Grease/Poltergeist
Poll tax riots
Brixton riots
Fall of the Berlin wall
Sex Pistols
Jaws/Grease/Poltergeist
October 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
What five events defined your childhood?
Decimalisation
Apollo program cancellation
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drought of 1976
Winter of discontent
Decimalisation
Apollo program cancellation
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drought of 1976
Winter of discontent
Quite excited to be rehearsing with my friends in the Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra tonight for the first time in almost 2 years!
October 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Quite excited to be rehearsing with my friends in the Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra tonight for the first time in almost 2 years!
Even better, set your account to remind you.
Image descriptions. Making OK content epic, one post at a time.
Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.
Simply click "Alt" after you've uploaded your image, write a description and post.
October 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Even better, set your account to remind you.
2nd proofread of this year's big Christmas arrangement done, before the first print run on Wednesday. Can't believe how many more typos I found.
Managed to reformat it down to 13 pages though. Win!
Managed to reformat it down to 13 pages though. Win!
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
2nd proofread of this year's big Christmas arrangement done, before the first print run on Wednesday. Can't believe how many more typos I found.
Managed to reformat it down to 13 pages though. Win!
Managed to reformat it down to 13 pages though. Win!
Another fantastic concert from the Halle (in Nottingham this time), and great to catch up with an ex-pupil beforehand!
September 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Another fantastic concert from the Halle (in Nottingham this time), and great to catch up with an ex-pupil beforehand!
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Picard management tip: Tolerate failure, not incompetence. Learn the difference.
August 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Picard management tip: Tolerate failure, not incompetence. Learn the difference.
I've been photographing the contents of our church for the inventory, and noticed that this one looks quite pretty! #AccidentalArtist
September 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I've been photographing the contents of our church for the inventory, and noticed that this one looks quite pretty! #AccidentalArtist