Mark
@rfcider.bsky.social
Bimbling down the auld Corpse Road with a view to a pint or two...
Love a good walk, pubs, music, beer, art, cider, Leicester Tigers RFC, the Sooty Show.
https://corbypubsafari.blogspot.com/
Love a good walk, pubs, music, beer, art, cider, Leicester Tigers RFC, the Sooty Show.
https://corbypubsafari.blogspot.com/
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Mark
@rfcider.bsky.social
· Apr 19
Please Note: Walking Route May Differ From That Advertised. Corby Pub Safari Accepts No Responsibility For The Absence Of Roads, Footpaths, Pubs or Beers.
#CorbyPubSafari
#CorbyPubSafari
Apologies, launch date rescheduled for 31st April. Still struggling to find some ribbon and a pair of photogenic scissors… and a star turn.
#CorbyPubSafari
#CorbyPubSafari
I read Caitlin Thomas’s memoirs last year and thoroughly didn’t enjoy it, but like a scab that must be picked.
Not Quite Posthumous Letter To My Daughter - Caitlin Thomas (Putnam, 1963, London, 1st Ed)
#BookChatWeekly
Not Quite Posthumous Letter To My Daughter - Caitlin Thomas (Putnam, 1963, London, 1st Ed)
#BookChatWeekly
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I read Caitlin Thomas’s memoirs last year and thoroughly didn’t enjoy it, but like a scab that must be picked.
Not Quite Posthumous Letter To My Daughter - Caitlin Thomas (Putnam, 1963, London, 1st Ed)
#BookChatWeekly
Not Quite Posthumous Letter To My Daughter - Caitlin Thomas (Putnam, 1963, London, 1st Ed)
#BookChatWeekly
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Sanctuary from Tweed in Don Paddys, Uppingham.
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Sanctuary from Tweed in Don Paddys, Uppingham.
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Spotted on a Look At Life about the River Thames, a Draught Bass delivery?
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Spotted on a Look At Life about the River Thames, a Draught Bass delivery?
Latest charity shop rescue, a nice watercolour titled ‘At Betws-y-Coed’ (1863) by William Miles Prendergast (1843-c1920).
#WatercolourWednesday
#WatercolourWednesday
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Latest charity shop rescue, a nice watercolour titled ‘At Betws-y-Coed’ (1863) by William Miles Prendergast (1843-c1920).
#WatercolourWednesday
#WatercolourWednesday
The broken Fridge has now been laid to rest at Welland Recycling Centre, which means tonight’s is a use-em-up tea, in particular a bit of Grasmere Chorizo which I must say is very good.
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The broken Fridge has now been laid to rest at Welland Recycling Centre, which means tonight’s is a use-em-up tea, in particular a bit of Grasmere Chorizo which I must say is very good.
‘Labour are still utterly shit scared of provoking the Hard Right and their Little Englander followers by addressing this’, analysis by Mark on his Sofa this morning suggests…
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
‘Labour are still utterly shit scared of provoking the Hard Right and their Little Englander followers by addressing this’, analysis by Mark on his Sofa this morning suggests…
Reposted by Mark
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
The correct use of Pumpkin…
In serious fall mood over here. 🍁🍂
Chestnuts, pumpkins, walks in the forest, please!
youtu.be/DnKOzdEa80A?...
Chestnuts, pumpkins, walks in the forest, please!
youtu.be/DnKOzdEa80A?...
Billie Eilish - Bad Guy (Pumpkin Cover)
YouTube video by Pupsi
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The correct use of Pumpkin…
Reposted by Mark
⭐ Today we are pleased to announce the official 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest!
🏺 Featuring famous sites and forgotten artefacts nominated by the public, the 100 Treasures guides you through the Geopark's 600 million years of heritage.
🌐 Read more here: www.charnwoodforest.org/forgotten-ar...
🏺 Featuring famous sites and forgotten artefacts nominated by the public, the 100 Treasures guides you through the Geopark's 600 million years of heritage.
🌐 Read more here: www.charnwoodforest.org/forgotten-ar...
September 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
⭐ Today we are pleased to announce the official 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest!
🏺 Featuring famous sites and forgotten artefacts nominated by the public, the 100 Treasures guides you through the Geopark's 600 million years of heritage.
🌐 Read more here: www.charnwoodforest.org/forgotten-ar...
🏺 Featuring famous sites and forgotten artefacts nominated by the public, the 100 Treasures guides you through the Geopark's 600 million years of heritage.
🌐 Read more here: www.charnwoodforest.org/forgotten-ar...
Post a famous bathroom scene
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Post a famous bathroom scene
Watched my first Fellini movie yesterday, the utterly sad/charming Nights of Cabiria with a wonderful performance from Giulietta Masina(1921-1994).
…also, watched the not so successful 1952 adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s ‘An Outcast of the Islands’ with Trevor Howard. It’s no Heart of Darkness…
…also, watched the not so successful 1952 adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s ‘An Outcast of the Islands’ with Trevor Howard. It’s no Heart of Darkness…
NIGHTS OF CABIRIA - 4K Restoration Trailer
YouTube video by Rialto Pictures
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Watched my first Fellini movie yesterday, the utterly sad/charming Nights of Cabiria with a wonderful performance from Giulietta Masina(1921-1994).
…also, watched the not so successful 1952 adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s ‘An Outcast of the Islands’ with Trevor Howard. It’s no Heart of Darkness…
…also, watched the not so successful 1952 adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s ‘An Outcast of the Islands’ with Trevor Howard. It’s no Heart of Darkness…
Brewery Tap Heads-up: Langton Brewery Taproom open from this Thursday 27th.
@leicester.camra.org.uk #BSkyBeer #Beer
@leicester.camra.org.uk #BSkyBeer #Beer
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Brewery Tap Heads-up: Langton Brewery Taproom open from this Thursday 27th.
@leicester.camra.org.uk #BSkyBeer #Beer
@leicester.camra.org.uk #BSkyBeer #Beer
Hmm! Reconsidering Catholicism 🤔
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hmm! Reconsidering Catholicism 🤔
The family that snip together…
They’re never going to look like new but cleaned, greased, oiled and ready for a jolly good sharpen. 🌱
They’re never going to look like new but cleaned, greased, oiled and ready for a jolly good sharpen. 🌱
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The family that snip together…
They’re never going to look like new but cleaned, greased, oiled and ready for a jolly good sharpen. 🌱
They’re never going to look like new but cleaned, greased, oiled and ready for a jolly good sharpen. 🌱
Now for the ‘Lady Secateurs’, which are even worse than mine… 🌱
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Now for the ‘Lady Secateurs’, which are even worse than mine… 🌱
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Cider-itarians, look away now!
The cider doesn’t exactly penetrate the Ham, but it colours and flavours the surface nicely, possibly even tenderises it a bit.
#Cider #HockMaDoodleDoo
The cider doesn’t exactly penetrate the Ham, but it colours and flavours the surface nicely, possibly even tenderises it a bit.
#Cider #HockMaDoodleDoo
November 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Cider-itarians, look away now!
The cider doesn’t exactly penetrate the Ham, but it colours and flavours the surface nicely, possibly even tenderises it a bit.
#Cider #HockMaDoodleDoo
The cider doesn’t exactly penetrate the Ham, but it colours and flavours the surface nicely, possibly even tenderises it a bit.
#Cider #HockMaDoodleDoo
Top Tip
November 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Top Tip
Went for a more Medlar rich Pud for #StirUpSunday, hence a bit darker than usual. The hard bit was pushing the bletted Medlars through a sieve, aroma of spicy toffee apple, hopefully worth the effort.
#MedlarMonday #PudMLud
#MedlarMonday #PudMLud
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Went for a more Medlar rich Pud for #StirUpSunday, hence a bit darker than usual. The hard bit was pushing the bletted Medlars through a sieve, aroma of spicy toffee apple, hopefully worth the effort.
#MedlarMonday #PudMLud
#MedlarMonday #PudMLud
Glad Argentina made a game of it, could have sneaked a win at the end. Back to proper club rugby next week…
Spicy hopped golden ale from Five Points Brew Co.
#BSkyBeer
Spicy hopped golden ale from Five Points Brew Co.
#BSkyBeer
November 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Glad Argentina made a game of it, could have sneaked a win at the end. Back to proper club rugby next week…
Spicy hopped golden ale from Five Points Brew Co.
#BSkyBeer
Spicy hopped golden ale from Five Points Brew Co.
#BSkyBeer