David Elstone
@elstie.bsky.social
Chairman of Young Somerset, former Headmaster. Bristol City supporter.
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Nigel Farage loves open borders - for the super rich
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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November 28, 2024 at 7:44 AM
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Has anyone at the RFU made a public comment since Danny Care’s revelations about their coach Eddie Jones’ methods?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
November 21, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Has anyone at the RFU made a public comment since Danny Care’s revelations about their coach Eddie Jones’ methods?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
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It’s happening
November 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
It’s happening
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COMPETITION: I’ve got three copies of Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors to give away.
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
November 15, 2024 at 4:39 PM
COMPETITION: I’ve got three copies of Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors to give away.
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
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The BBC’s Marianna Spring: ‘The more violent the rhetoric, the more important it is I expose it’.
www.theguardian.com/society/2023...
www.theguardian.com/society/2023...
The BBC’s Marianna Spring: ‘The more violent the rhetoric, the more important it is I expose it�...
The broadcaster’s disinformation and social media correspondent spends her time pursuing trolls and dismantling conspiracy theories. In return she is abused, slandered, threatened. She talks about b...
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2023 at 8:18 PM
The BBC’s Marianna Spring: ‘The more violent the rhetoric, the more important it is I expose it’.
www.theguardian.com/society/2023...
www.theguardian.com/society/2023...
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Last light in Thórsmörk, Iceland.
Thórsmörk is a mountain ridge named after the Norse god Thor and situated in the south of Iceland between some of the oldest glaciers in the world.
Source: Arnar & Simona
Thórsmörk is a mountain ridge named after the Norse god Thor and situated in the south of Iceland between some of the oldest glaciers in the world.
Source: Arnar & Simona
November 14, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Last light in Thórsmörk, Iceland.
Thórsmörk is a mountain ridge named after the Norse god Thor and situated in the south of Iceland between some of the oldest glaciers in the world.
Source: Arnar & Simona
Thórsmörk is a mountain ridge named after the Norse god Thor and situated in the south of Iceland between some of the oldest glaciers in the world.
Source: Arnar & Simona
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Groundsmen wringing out one of the sacks used to dry at the Oval in 1946. Surrey did a remarkable job in getting the ground ready for the first full post-war season as it was returned by the authorities in 1945 in an appalling condition
November 15, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Groundsmen wringing out one of the sacks used to dry at the Oval in 1946. Surrey did a remarkable job in getting the ground ready for the first full post-war season as it was returned by the authorities in 1945 in an appalling condition
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The outgoing host of the BBC’s flagship football highlights show says it’s been a joy and a privilege and tells his yet-to-be-decided successor to ‘be yourself’
Gary Lineker: It’s the right time to leave Match of the Day
The outgoing host of the BBC’s flagship football highlights show says it’s been a joy and a privilege and tells his yet-to-be-decided successor to ‘be yourself’
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:03 AM
The outgoing host of the BBC’s flagship football highlights show says it’s been a joy and a privilege and tells his yet-to-be-decided successor to ‘be yourself’
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November 15, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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Is this the end of X? We've done an analysis on the rise of Bluesky ⬇️
The rise of Bluesky and what it could mean for Elon Musk’s X
The app has had more than a million sign-ups since Donald Trump’s election, as X users seek sanctuary from bots, offensive posts — and its owner’s politics
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Is this the end of X? We've done an analysis on the rise of Bluesky ⬇️
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For any fans of Wordle and similar word
games, Two Words is back and (we hope) even more accessible.
You can give it a go here.
twowords2.page.link/play
Thanks to all those who are already playing. And beware the Susie bot!
games, Two Words is back and (we hope) even more accessible.
You can give it a go here.
twowords2.page.link/play
Thanks to all those who are already playing. And beware the Susie bot!
Two Words with Susie Dent
twowords2.page.link
November 15, 2024 at 11:45 AM
For any fans of Wordle and similar word
games, Two Words is back and (we hope) even more accessible.
You can give it a go here.
twowords2.page.link/play
Thanks to all those who are already playing. And beware the Susie bot!
games, Two Words is back and (we hope) even more accessible.
You can give it a go here.
twowords2.page.link/play
Thanks to all those who are already playing. And beware the Susie bot!
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Could an alleged sex trafficker really become America’s most senior law officer?
Listen now.
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Could an alleged sex trafficker really become America’s most senior law officer?
Listen now.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Could an alleged sex trafficker become America’s next Attorney General?
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 14/11/2024 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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Could an alleged sex trafficker really become America’s most senior law officer?
Listen now.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Could an alleged sex trafficker really become America’s most senior law officer?
Listen now.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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"The growth is phenomenal”
What's happening over on Bluesky – and can it really rival X/Twitter, as more than a million people sign up in a week?
@thenewsagents.bsky.social
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq5vUqU1pR...
What's happening over on Bluesky – and can it really rival X/Twitter, as more than a million people sign up in a week?
@thenewsagents.bsky.social
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq5vUqU1pR...
Is everyone flocking to Bluesky? Platform adds 1 million users in a week
What's happening over on Bluesky – and can it really rival X/Twitter, as more than a million people sign up in a week?
articles.globalplayer.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:02 PM
"The growth is phenomenal”
What's happening over on Bluesky – and can it really rival X/Twitter, as more than a million people sign up in a week?
@thenewsagents.bsky.social
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq5vUqU1pR...
What's happening over on Bluesky – and can it really rival X/Twitter, as more than a million people sign up in a week?
@thenewsagents.bsky.social
articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq5vUqU1pR...
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A wonderful photo for so many reasons, hard to believe it is 11 years ago ... Sachin Tendulkar prepares to walk out to resume his final Test innings, Mumbai, November 15th 2013 (Atul Kamble) MCC-Wisden Photograph of the Year 2013
November 15, 2024 at 9:35 AM
A wonderful photo for so many reasons, hard to believe it is 11 years ago ... Sachin Tendulkar prepares to walk out to resume his final Test innings, Mumbai, November 15th 2013 (Atul Kamble) MCC-Wisden Photograph of the Year 2013
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Thanks to all the people who've joined today, 4,000ish so far. I better think of something interesting to write!
November 14, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Thanks to all the people who've joined today, 4,000ish so far. I better think of something interesting to write!
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Hello folks. Just joined. Got to learn how it works. Will do a post on my twitter now so you can see this is the real me and not some scammer!
November 14, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Hello folks. Just joined. Got to learn how it works. Will do a post on my twitter now so you can see this is the real me and not some scammer!
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The view from our backyard last night.
November 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM
The view from our backyard last night.