Katharine Schopflin
@schopflin.bsky.social
Information manager, Long Covid, dementia care, choral singing. An atheist of Jewish extraction who really likes Anglican churchgoing. She/ Her.
Today has already included: 'There will be monks on the Isle of Wight' and 'orchestrating Hippopotamus. Nice little bassoon obbligato'. Without leaving my bed.
November 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Today has already included: 'There will be monks on the Isle of Wight' and 'orchestrating Hippopotamus. Nice little bassoon obbligato'. Without leaving my bed.
This is my favourite seasonal meme.
Post something random or you'll have an awful December
November 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This is my favourite seasonal meme.
Does anyone ever worry if the manufacturers popped a few blanks in their medication? Like in 'Brass' where she puts a needle in one in ten condoms to keep the population up.
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Does anyone ever worry if the manufacturers popped a few blanks in their medication? Like in 'Brass' where she puts a needle in one in ten condoms to keep the population up.
And the LINK, Schopflin! Euroradio Christmas Music Day | EBU share.google/51XBbtukF1Jn...
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
And the LINK, Schopflin! Euroradio Christmas Music Day | EBU share.google/51XBbtukF1Jn...
This is my favourite EBU event (it may not surprise you that Israel does not participate, oddly, Canada sometimes does). Sunday 14th December on Radio 3. Something to wrap presents to. And shout 'nil points' if the Swedish Radio Choir does a naff arrangement of 'Carol of the Bells'.
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is my favourite EBU event (it may not surprise you that Israel does not participate, oddly, Canada sometimes does). Sunday 14th December on Radio 3. Something to wrap presents to. And shout 'nil points' if the Swedish Radio Choir does a naff arrangement of 'Carol of the Bells'.
Not that it counts but I was Whammed on Sunday and Harked today. Starts for real on 1st December including the @quiresandplaces.com Harkhunter !
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Not that it counts but I was Whammed on Sunday and Harked today. Starts for real on 1st December including the @quiresandplaces.com Harkhunter !
It's an Advent Miracle! Travelling between Petersfield and London on Sunday and there's no rail replacement bus.
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's an Advent Miracle! Travelling between Petersfield and London on Sunday and there's no rail replacement bus.
Somehow missed that DUAA has rolled back some of our rights under automated decision-making. I need to check the detail but systems making automated decisions that affect our rights need more, rather than fewer, checks and balances.
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Somehow missed that DUAA has rolled back some of our rights under automated decision-making. I need to check the detail but systems making automated decisions that affect our rights need more, rather than fewer, checks and balances.
Always interesting where civil liberties groups come from the right .. arguing for rights and freedoms and against the heavy hand of the law.
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Always interesting where civil liberties groups come from the right .. arguing for rights and freedoms and against the heavy hand of the law.
'We're in an era of low- to non-intervention on the part of the supervisory authority on DP issues'. Well that's one way of putting it!
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
'We're in an era of low- to non-intervention on the part of the supervisory authority on DP issues'. Well that's one way of putting it!
Still amazed at people who give presentations at professional events and begin by saying they don't know much. I'm afraid they are usually women. You're representing the profession in your organisation, it hurts us all.
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Still amazed at people who give presentations at professional events and begin by saying they don't know much. I'm afraid they are usually women. You're representing the profession in your organisation, it hurts us all.
You know the old boring company names ie '[Descriptor] [Noun] Services' had a lot of advantages. Companies called stuff like 'Workplace Paradise' have a lot to live up to.
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
You know the old boring company names ie '[Descriptor] [Noun] Services' had a lot of advantages. Companies called stuff like 'Workplace Paradise' have a lot to live up to.
I've started doing later hours on my office day, that enables me to do bus and tube with a seat on the former. I can't tell you the difference it makes. Still within my workplace's established core hours although that doesn't stop people booking in meetings earlier.
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I've started doing later hours on my office day, that enables me to do bus and tube with a seat on the former. I can't tell you the difference it makes. Still within my workplace's established core hours although that doesn't stop people booking in meetings earlier.
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⏰ Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds consultation closes on Tuesday 25th. If you care about this, please complete the survey and say that the current arrangements work well.
Have your say on Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds
We’re consulting on future access at Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds to ensure arrangements remain fair, lawful & respectful.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
⏰ Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds consultation closes on Tuesday 25th. If you care about this, please complete the survey and say that the current arrangements work well.
Why isn't the Versailles Hall of Mirrors called a Reflectory?
November 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Why isn't the Versailles Hall of Mirrors called a Reflectory?
Cat advice needed. She needs to move to kidney diet and hates soft food. Hasn't touched it in nearly 24 hours. How long do I give it before I get her some ordinary kibble? And any ideas to make it palatable for her?
November 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Cat advice needed. She needs to move to kidney diet and hates soft food. Hasn't touched it in nearly 24 hours. How long do I give it before I get her some ordinary kibble? And any ideas to make it palatable for her?
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Only 3 days left on BBC Sounds to catch @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social last ever edition of Sound of Cinema. A love letter to the movies and to the joy of looking deeper, of complexity.
There are fewer and fewer programmes of this depth on R3 so grab it while you can.
Only 3 days left on BBC Sounds to catch @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social last ever edition of Sound of Cinema. A love letter to the movies and to the joy of looking deeper, of complexity.
There are fewer and fewer programmes of this depth on R3 so grab it while you can.
Sound of Cinema - A place for ideas - BBC Sounds
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Only 3 days left on BBC Sounds to catch @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social last ever edition of Sound of Cinema. A love letter to the movies and to the joy of looking deeper, of complexity.
There are fewer and fewer programmes of this depth on R3 so grab it while you can.
Only 3 days left on BBC Sounds to catch @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social last ever edition of Sound of Cinema. A love letter to the movies and to the joy of looking deeper, of complexity.
There are fewer and fewer programmes of this depth on R3 so grab it while you can.
In my dream last night two different men I didn't know offered to give me a lift from Norwich to Ipswich. I felt a bit creeped out and said I'd get the bus. Still bothering me that the train can't have been running in my dream logic. It's usually ok at that end!
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
In my dream last night two different men I didn't know offered to give me a lift from Norwich to Ipswich. I felt a bit creeped out and said I'd get the bus. Still bothering me that the train can't have been running in my dream logic. It's usually ok at that end!
Anyway that's Galsworthy finished. He died the year after this was published. He doesn't seem to be much read but if you like Trollope and Powell and enjoyed Howard's Cazalets, they are very much recommended.
I've just finished reading Galsworthy's final book, 'Over the River'. Bit of searching and it seems it was closely adapted with Diana Wynyard and Colin Clive, directed by James Whale. Pre-Code Corner: The Censorship Woes of One More River | Classic Movie Hub Blog share.google/6Y0IQXtgpdUP...
Pre-Code Corner: The Censorship Woes of One More River
One More Hurdle to Cross: The Censorship Woes of One More River In between the credits and the opening shot of One More River, a certificate proclaims that the picture has been passed by the Produc…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Anyway that's Galsworthy finished. He died the year after this was published. He doesn't seem to be much read but if you like Trollope and Powell and enjoyed Howard's Cazalets, they are very much recommended.
I've just finished reading Galsworthy's final book, 'Over the River'. Bit of searching and it seems it was closely adapted with Diana Wynyard and Colin Clive, directed by James Whale. Pre-Code Corner: The Censorship Woes of One More River | Classic Movie Hub Blog share.google/6Y0IQXtgpdUP...
Pre-Code Corner: The Censorship Woes of One More River
One More Hurdle to Cross: The Censorship Woes of One More River In between the credits and the opening shot of One More River, a certificate proclaims that the picture has been passed by the Produc…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I've just finished reading Galsworthy's final book, 'Over the River'. Bit of searching and it seems it was closely adapted with Diana Wynyard and Colin Clive, directed by James Whale. Pre-Code Corner: The Censorship Woes of One More River | Classic Movie Hub Blog share.google/6Y0IQXtgpdUP...
This is a lovely book, perfect for anyone who attends anglican service and/or sings in a choir. There's currently a discount and mine arrived within 24 hours of my having ordered it! Also - recyclable packaging.
Looking for a Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for musician in your life?
My book is available from Amazon worldwide and other good booksellers, as well as right here at quiresandplaces.com (where theres an exclusive option to have it signed!).
My book is available from Amazon worldwide and other good booksellers, as well as right here at quiresandplaces.com (where theres an exclusive option to have it signed!).
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This is a lovely book, perfect for anyone who attends anglican service and/or sings in a choir. There's currently a discount and mine arrived within 24 hours of my having ordered it! Also - recyclable packaging.
I'm reading a courtroom scene from Galsworthy's 'Over The River' (1932) and the Barrister's approach is pretty much the same as the other party's was in my employment tribunal last year.
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I'm reading a courtroom scene from Galsworthy's 'Over The River' (1932) and the Barrister's approach is pretty much the same as the other party's was in my employment tribunal last year.
I actually bothered to change my shoes when I got to the office today. I'm not saying I won't enjoy getting back into trainers but it is quite fun to stalk about in boots. And be 2 inches taller.
November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I actually bothered to change my shoes when I got to the office today. I'm not saying I won't enjoy getting back into trainers but it is quite fun to stalk about in boots. And be 2 inches taller.
This episode is generally positive about Senegal-grown veg for the UK market. But it highlights the mileage and logistics concerned with providing cheap summer veg all round. As the grower said, the choice is ours as consumers. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Food Programme - Why Is Africa Feeding Us? - BBC Sounds
Dan Saladino investigates our growing dependence on West Africa for fresh produce.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This episode is generally positive about Senegal-grown veg for the UK market. But it highlights the mileage and logistics concerned with providing cheap summer veg all round. As the grower said, the choice is ours as consumers. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
A couple of years ago, on concert day, my choir's concert failed to make the cut for Radio 3's 'email us and we'll tell everyone about your concert'. But for one that did, the announcer said "They'll be performing Bach's Magnificat. The other composers are Scheidt ..."
BBC Radio 3
The Early Music Show
Now Playing
Samuel Scheidt, Capriccio Stravagante Renaissance Orchestra & Skip Sempé
Courant ('Ludi Musici', Cantus XIX)
The Early Music Show
Now Playing
Samuel Scheidt, Capriccio Stravagante Renaissance Orchestra & Skip Sempé
Courant ('Ludi Musici', Cantus XIX)
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A couple of years ago, on concert day, my choir's concert failed to make the cut for Radio 3's 'email us and we'll tell everyone about your concert'. But for one that did, the announcer said "They'll be performing Bach's Magnificat. The other composers are Scheidt ..."