Ben McCormick
@benmccormick.bsky.social
Writer, beer maker and drinker, lefty, inventor of the Beer Advent Calendar, slow cyclist, even slower guitar player, deft exponent of the reverse mocker.
Careering into December and the working week wide awake and not even remotely able to sleep. Fucking great. Think I need meds.
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Careering into December and the working week wide awake and not even remotely able to sleep. Fucking great. Think I need meds.
Just heard McColl's Brewery in County Durham is closing down for good. Sad news. Always liked their beers and reviewed one for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social a while ago. #breweryclosure
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Just heard McColl's Brewery in County Durham is closing down for good. Sad news. Always liked their beers and reviewed one for @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social a while ago. #breweryclosure
So, ALFOS in Barcelona was bloody lovely. Great crowd, nice little venue, huge sound. 10/10, no notes, etc. #ALFOS #Barcelona #ooof #AHCC
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
So, ALFOS in Barcelona was bloody lovely. Great crowd, nice little venue, huge sound. 10/10, no notes, etc. #ALFOS #Barcelona #ooof #AHCC
Stupid fucking Brexit passport shittiness. Honestly, I could strangle those brainless cunts for this alone.
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Stupid fucking Brexit passport shittiness. Honestly, I could strangle those brainless cunts for this alone.
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I appear to have forgotten how to fall asleep. Which is a worry.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I appear to have forgotten how to fall asleep. Which is a worry.
Curse this inability to sleep. Not sure there's much point in trying now. Still, I got through another 100 pages of book, so there's that. #insomnia #randomsleeplessness #onamondayaswell
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Curse this inability to sleep. Not sure there's much point in trying now. Still, I got through another 100 pages of book, so there's that. #insomnia #randomsleeplessness #onamondayaswell
I've just sent a slightly edited version of this template to my MP and urge everyone else to do the same. It takes five minutes. The EHRC is not fit for purpose and its Code will do untold damage to community, business and human rights for all. Thanks.
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
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Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨
Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
actionnetwork.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I've just sent a slightly edited version of this template to my MP and urge everyone else to do the same. It takes five minutes. The EHRC is not fit for purpose and its Code will do untold damage to community, business and human rights for all. Thanks.
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Outstanding work by @ono-ch1.bsky.social again. A joyous night out. Thanks you lovely lot.
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Outstanding work by @ono-ch1.bsky.social again. A joyous night out. Thanks you lovely lot.
Reputation is gone
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
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You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
youtu.be/03--ARTlhw4?...
Wolf Kidult Man | The Fall | From The Basement
YouTube video by From The Basement
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November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Reputation is gone
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
youtu.be/03--ARTlhw4?...
You're in the clear, boy
Every day of your life
You persevere, boy
#FallFriday
youtu.be/03--ARTlhw4?...
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Glorious morning for a bike ride despite the wind. Need to do more, though, as I was out for the count after just 56km. #bikesky #autumnalcolours #knackered
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Glorious morning for a bike ride despite the wind. Need to do more, though, as I was out for the count after just 56km. #bikesky #autumnalcolours #knackered
Reposted by Ben McCormick
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Downtown Victoria North 2
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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Eldritch house with green moss
Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look
#FallFriday
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Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look
#FallFriday
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The Fall Lay Of The Land
YouTube video by PATHWAY 23
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October 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Eldritch house with green moss
Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look
#FallFriday
youtu.be/jt-7UdLSFVY?...
Sound of ordinary on the waves
Tiles drip from its roof
Home secretary has a weird look
#FallFriday
youtu.be/jt-7UdLSFVY?...
India getting so close then giving it away with stupid shots. Just need to keep their heads and they've got this. #AUSvIND #WCWC #stoppanicking
October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
India getting so close then giving it away with stupid shots. Just need to keep their heads and they've got this. #AUSvIND #WCWC #stoppanicking
October 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
SA looking very strong today. Looking ominous for England with this pair at the wicket. #ENGvSA #WCWC #staringdownthebarrel
October 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
SA looking very strong today. Looking ominous for England with this pair at the wicket. #ENGvSA #WCWC #staringdownthebarrel
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Was trying to think of a decent pub in SE London where I could sit quietly and read my book and I honestly can't think of any. So I've just stuck a 'sharing' bottle in the fridge and that'll have to do. Yes, I am middle aged. #quietpub #dearth #gapinthemarket
October 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Was trying to think of a decent pub in SE London where I could sit quietly and read my book and I honestly can't think of any. So I've just stuck a 'sharing' bottle in the fridge and that'll have to do. Yes, I am middle aged. #quietpub #dearth #gapinthemarket
Yeah, I know. FWP and all that. Just got ready for a bike ride and discovered my electronic shifting battery is out of juice. Bellendedly didn't check it last night like a berk. #bikesky #fwp #bloodysram
October 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Yeah, I know. FWP and all that. Just got ready for a bike ride and discovered my electronic shifting battery is out of juice. Bellendedly didn't check it last night like a berk. #bikesky #fwp #bloodysram