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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 1d

Nice segue into Fast Cars. What an intro: caught me by surprise & took me hurtling back to when I purchased the LP on release.

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 2d

I remember watching the match. Beckham’s performance was as good as it gets. Topped by that brilliant goal.

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 4d

A tribute to Peter Hall (1943–2025) | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/tri...

A tribute to Peter Hall (1943–2025)

www.jancisrobinson.com

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 6d

It is a very good read, taking a fresh approach away from the usual humdrum format.

Mickeyundertone @mickeyundertone.bsky.social · 6d

Look! A book!!!
Those kind people at Omnibus have reissued this, with a great new foreword by Roddy Doyle.
Ireland's greatest living writer *
It's out now.
I think.

*well, he is. Roddy Doyle, I mean.

@omnibuspress.bsky.social

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 7d

Justice!

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE

Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’ * VIP lanes and 25m faulty gowns: what PPE Medro trial reveals about Tory response to Covid The government has won its legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic. The Department of Health and Social Care sued the company, PPE Medpro, in December 2022, arguing that it had not complied with PPE laws to ensure that 25m surgical gowns it provided under a June 2020 government contract were sterile. Continue reading...

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 10d

I hoping to track some down but I'm not optimistic.

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 11d

www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/pra...
All the wine recommendations are spot on. Fortunately in its way, no mention of two of my favourite producers AJ Adam & Peter Lauer.

In praise of Kabinett

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 11d

And swimming is a recreation, not a sport. IMHO.

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 19d

Came here to state JC's version is far superior to NC's. But no need, it has already been said.

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 19d

I always really liked the song (live version). Additionally, have a major soft spot for Boston's More Than A Feeling. Don't own either, which rescues my credibility, a little.

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to my copy arriving direct from AdVL, next week.

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Club Oenologique @cluboenologique.bsky.social · 23d

In an extract from her new book, The Wines of Beaujolais, Natasha Hughes MW introduces a group of rebellious winemakers who have had a lasting effect on wines made in the region: cluboenologique.com/story/the-wi...

The winemakers that rebelled against Beaujolais Nouveau

In an extract from her new book, The Wines of Beaujolais, Natasha Hughes MW introduces a group of rebellious winemakers who have had a lasting effect on wines made in the region

cluboenologique.com

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 26d

Bought my copy last week. HJ's annual remains essential reading.

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Westy @westy539.bsky.social · Mar 29

A great micro pub surprise after a walk around Dorchester. Convivial Rabbit… superb 🍻 #BskyBeer #micropub #craftbeer #RealAle #cask

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 28d

Well I cared enough to buy the LP. I suspect I didn't mention this to my mates, though. 😊

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · 28d

Spot on, MB. Towers over the original.

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FunHouse Radio @funhouseradio.bsky.social · Sep 5

CURRENTLY IN ROTATION
youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8h...

[I Married a] Monster from Outer Space

YouTube video by John Cooper Clarke - Topic

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 20

Les deux bâtiments existent toujours. Celui de droite est resté pratiquement inchangé.

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 20

IIRC, saw him support a certain pop combo at Bournemouth Winter Gardens, 1979. (Yep, way behind on catch up).

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 15

Both are delicious, but if a choice 'had' to made then BdB.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 15

‘I tried to be nice. Sometimes I would explode’: John Fogerty on Creedence, contracts and control

As the driving force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival, he wrote some of the 60s most enduring songs. But a poor record deal followed by years in the wilderness drove him to the brink of breakdown. Now 80, he looks back

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 11

I drank the '70 on a couple+ occasions, including the Taylor vs Davis snooker final. I paid £3/bottle (IIRC, notes elsewhere) bin-ended by the much missed Westcliff Wines. It remains one of my all-time favourite wines.

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 11

Nick Cave: do not pass Go & go straight to repeat.

Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 9

My favourite Sancerre producer. Makes both excellent red & white, providing VFM across their range.
And they are very welcoming when we arrange an appointment. Saturdays are best.

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Mark Carrington @chbeaumont.bsky.social · Aug 5

Yes, interesting. If a player has concussion he is not allowed to play but an arm in a sling is OK.