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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · 10d

Spent a glorious evening over at The Farmhouse and The Meadows at Polehanger (polehanger.co.uk) getting some new footage for this year's show trailers! An incredible spot tucked away in the Bedfordshire countryside, barns as old as the hills and perfectly secluded!
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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · 13d

About fucking time.

The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · 13d

"All of his supporters have suddenly turned into 𝘴𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴."

Wes Streeting hits back at Farage's claim that Starmer calling his policy 'racist' incites violence against Reform MPs.

@jonsopel1.bsky.social | @lewisgoodall.com

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Wes Streeting: ‘Farage’s supporters have suddenly turned into snowflakes’ | The News Agents

Wes Streeting tells The News Agents that Labour has

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 15d

This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.

If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐

There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..

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Silkabelli (mutazione-piromane Edition) @silkabelli.bsky.social · 27d

Queen

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · 26d

My wife has this skill, it’s the reason that ALL gifts must remain securely hidden or outside the house until the last minute. I have to sneak outside on Christmas Eve after she’s asleep, it’s ridiculous 😂

Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · 27d

It gets earlier and earlier every year and it is, at least in part, probably my fault. Sorry, but not. x

Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · 27d

Clearly I'm not getting to these venue announcements quickly enough! The Swan Southwold plays host to two performances of our favourite Christmas tale on the last Sunday before the big day and one has sold out already, so get in soon for those last seats!
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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Sep 11

Another new venue for 2025! Out in the Suffolk countryside near Diss, the incredibly atmospheric Wingfield Barns plays host to the classic tale of Christmas this December!
As always, tickets on sale at www.vintrageverse.co.uk now!

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Rachael McShane @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social · Sep 10

It’s a new term and my online fiddle classes are back! Know someone who might like to have some lessons with a super friendly group? Fancy learning some new tunes or working on technique? Sign up now and start on Monday! rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Sep 3

Venue #5 is another pub and theatre (a very fitting combination in my view), this time at The Brunswick Pub & Theatre in Hove. I shall be bringing a slice of Dickens to the south coast on December 19th! As always, tickets all on sale at : www.vintageverse.co.uk

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Aug 25

Venue #4 this year is another little gem that's coming back for two shows! This gorgeous little theatre tucked into the attic of the Town and Gown Pub & Theatre - Cambridge is a wonderfully intimate spot and I can't wait to get back!
Booking open now!
www.vintageverse.co.uk

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Aug 15

Venue #3 this year is a little gem right by London Bridge! With the smallest capacity, the trickiest entrance and the earliest start, @oldoptheatre.bsky.social is unique in many ways but well worth the effort! Tickets are well over 50% sold for both shows!

www.vintageverse.co.uk

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · Aug 7

And you can come and hear them for real in Hitchin next March!!!

www.vintageverse.co.uk/leveret

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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · Aug 5

New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation

47% of people think immigration is primarily illegal. There were 4% irregular arrivals in March

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Aug 4

Venue number 2 this year is a return to Friargate Theatre in the heart of York for FOUR shows starting on December the 11th!
This gorgeous little studio theatre just yards from the banks of the Ouse was an absolute treat to perform at last year and I can't wait to get back.
www.vintageverse.co.uk

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Jul 27

Venue number 1 on this year's roster sees a return to David's Bookshop Cafe for the first show of the season!
With a spangly little refit happening soon, it's going to be a slightly reduced capacity so get in early if you'd like to be there, over 20% sold already!
www.vintageverse.co.uk#shows

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Jul 20

Nothing says it's time to plan for Christmas like the start of the summer holidays, but that's what I've been up to, so I'm dragging you into it too. All shows are now online and a couple of them are over half sold, which is bit crazy.
Stick a pin in your favourite show now at www.vintageverse.co.uk

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Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Jul 16

Yes, it's early, but this year's dates are now all online and every single venue has started selling so clearly the heatwaves have got people thinking about Christmas!
We have some lovely venues on the tour this year and so get booking now at www.vintageverse.co.uk

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · May 29

I bet Piers Morgan is a company director, not a fucking whisper. Typical.

Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · May 22

New immigration figures out today show that arrivals on small boats account for just 3.7% of all migrants arriving into the UK. It might be worth asking why Reform, Conservatives and Labour all want you to be hyper-focussed on that 3.7%, the most desperate and the easiest to demonise.

Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · May 17

Are you someone that prides themselves on being incredibly organised WAY in advance?
You could set yourself a new PB here 👇

Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · May 17

A reminder to all you lovely lot that this year's tickets are now all on sale here www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority
You still have your pick of the venues but it looks like there's a chance that London may sell out before pre-sale ends so if you want to go there don't delay!

A Christmas Carol Early Access | Vintage Verse

Mat Jones' exquisuite one-man performance of this Christmas classic comes straight from Dickens' own reading text bringing a host of much-loved characters to life. The ideal way to welcome in your fes...

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Sam Sweeney @samsweeney.bsky.social · May 5

MAY IS HERE ☺️ and to celebrate, we've made our Boss Morris album available to stream on all major platforms.

"Boss Morris is an absolutely brilliant folk album for right now." - TradFolk

I'm so proud of this record - get it in your ears!

Link below... I hope you love it x

bossmorris.hearnow.com

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · May 1

"Alexa, open A Folk Song a Day"

"Play today's folk song."

Possibly the greatest folk music skill Alexa has that nobody knows about :D

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · Apr 29

I’ll file this amongst ‘shit that’s well worth knowing but doubtless I’ll have forgotten it if I ever need it’

Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · Apr 29

How to call your bank by dialling just 3 numbers… simply dial 1-5-9! Then you know it’s legit, watch the video for more info.

Please share, the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.

Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · Apr 23

I think you may have just broken the first rule of unwritten rules.

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Stash Jones @stashj.bsky.social · Apr 22

I know it gets earlier every year but it's starting to get ridiculous :D

Vintage Verse @vintageverse.co.uk · Apr 22

This year's shows are now on sale and early access is open exclusively on the link below!

There's a couple of shows 20% sold already so the smaller venues might go quite quickly, be sure to get in early if you'd like your pick!

www.vintageverse.co.uk/priority