Nigel Clark
@nigelclark22.bsky.social
Adopted Yorkshireman. Cockney. Vegetarian. Left Politics, cricket, gardening, countryside, music and Yorkshire coast.
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Trump is irrational and unreasonable. You can’t reason with the unreasonable. It’s like explaining “no ice cream” to a toddler.
January 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Trump is irrational and unreasonable. You can’t reason with the unreasonable. It’s like explaining “no ice cream” to a toddler.
#Jenrick; promoted way beyond his abilities due to shortage of Tory talent. Cannot even properly organise his own defection.
Never did like the cut of his jib.
Never did like the cut of his jib.
January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
#Jenrick; promoted way beyond his abilities due to shortage of Tory talent. Cannot even properly organise his own defection.
Never did like the cut of his jib.
Never did like the cut of his jib.
Revisited a countryside craft I learnt through BTCV 38 years ago. Not perfect, but I hope my newly-laid hedge will thrive and provide a habitat for nesting birds. #hedgelaying
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Revisited a countryside craft I learnt through BTCV 38 years ago. Not perfect, but I hope my newly-laid hedge will thrive and provide a habitat for nesting birds. #hedgelaying
First impression of #Traitors is that it’s in danger of becoming another Big Brother. Too much shrieking, too much back story, too many people who want to become ‘influencers’.
January 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
First impression of #Traitors is that it’s in danger of becoming another Big Brother. Too much shrieking, too much back story, too many people who want to become ‘influencers’.
I know it’s a celebrity do, but couldn’t the contestants on Mastermind at least have some knowledge of their respective specialist subjects?
I presume they were paid handsomely to appear. They should be so ashamed that they should donate their fee to their charity.
#celebritymastermind
I presume they were paid handsomely to appear. They should be so ashamed that they should donate their fee to their charity.
#celebritymastermind
December 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I know it’s a celebrity do, but couldn’t the contestants on Mastermind at least have some knowledge of their respective specialist subjects?
I presume they were paid handsomely to appear. They should be so ashamed that they should donate their fee to their charity.
#celebritymastermind
I presume they were paid handsomely to appear. They should be so ashamed that they should donate their fee to their charity.
#celebritymastermind
Came downstairs to find a ReformUK leaflet through my letterbox.
Have fumigated everything within 6 feet, but can’t seem to get my hands properly clean.
Have fumigated everything within 6 feet, but can’t seem to get my hands properly clean.
December 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Came downstairs to find a ReformUK leaflet through my letterbox.
Have fumigated everything within 6 feet, but can’t seem to get my hands properly clean.
Have fumigated everything within 6 feet, but can’t seem to get my hands properly clean.
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Once more for the haters...
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Once more for the haters...
#Nuremberg - a must-see film. So many interesting characters, such captivating acting. A new look at a fairly well-known theme.
November 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#Nuremberg - a must-see film. So many interesting characters, such captivating acting. A new look at a fairly well-known theme.
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Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
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I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
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November 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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When they say Trump calling a reporter "piggy" is "just being honest," they are revealing a key feature of the reactionary mind: it believes, at a deep brainstem level, that *everyone* is awful & selfish & ugly on the inside. Everyone just suppresses it out of fear of social disapproval. Not Trump!
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
When they say Trump calling a reporter "piggy" is "just being honest," they are revealing a key feature of the reactionary mind: it believes, at a deep brainstem level, that *everyone* is awful & selfish & ugly on the inside. Everyone just suppresses it out of fear of social disapproval. Not Trump!
A pilgrimage to visit John Peel’s grave. Brought back memories from the 60s and 70s of John’s influence on my music taste which still remains.
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A pilgrimage to visit John Peel’s grave. Brought back memories from the 60s and 70s of John’s influence on my music taste which still remains.
We’ve had a fabulous few days in Suffolk. Stayed in Woodbridge (The Cherry Tree - great pub). Poked around Framlingham to find #thedetectorists locations, then some time at Orford (Riverside Cafe), and to coast at Slaughden where the sea was spectacular, and there’s a Martello Tower.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We’ve had a fabulous few days in Suffolk. Stayed in Woodbridge (The Cherry Tree - great pub). Poked around Framlingham to find #thedetectorists locations, then some time at Orford (Riverside Cafe), and to coast at Slaughden where the sea was spectacular, and there’s a Martello Tower.
The Celebrity Traitors - why oh why do the faithfuls not analyse previous voting patterns. Those are the clearest indicators of who are the traitors.
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Celebrity Traitors - why oh why do the faithfuls not analyse previous voting patterns. Those are the clearest indicators of who are the traitors.
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Reading the tributes to Diane Keaton is a welcome reminder of the value of kindness. A lasting legacy.
October 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Reading the tributes to Diane Keaton is a welcome reminder of the value of kindness. A lasting legacy.
Diane Keaton will be missed. ”Well la-di-da”. RIP
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Diane Keaton will be missed. ”Well la-di-da”. RIP
Quite a coincidence that Medpro went into administration the day before it was fined £122 million.
October 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Quite a coincidence that Medpro went into administration the day before it was fined £122 million.
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💰 PPE Medpro must repay £122m for supplying defective PPE
⚖️ But it doesn’t stop with Baroness Mone. When will the ministers who referred their cronies onto the VIP Lane face consequences?
https://goodlaw.social/f2e9
⚖️ But it doesn’t stop with Baroness Mone. When will the ministers who referred their cronies onto the VIP Lane face consequences?
https://goodlaw.social/f2e9
PPE Medpro must repay £122m for breach of contract | Good Law Project
The company Michelle Mone landed on the Tories’ unlawful VIP Lane has 14 days to repay £122m for gowns supplied during the pandemic and never used.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
💰 PPE Medpro must repay £122m for supplying defective PPE
⚖️ But it doesn’t stop with Baroness Mone. When will the ministers who referred their cronies onto the VIP Lane face consequences?
https://goodlaw.social/f2e9
⚖️ But it doesn’t stop with Baroness Mone. When will the ministers who referred their cronies onto the VIP Lane face consequences?
https://goodlaw.social/f2e9
And so the cricket season ends…..
September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
And so the cricket season ends…..
An extraordinary afternoon of cricket at Headingley today. So glad I was there to see the season put to bed, to see Yorkshire retain Division One status in emphatic fashion, and capture some memories to see me through until next April. Winter well!
September 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
An extraordinary afternoon of cricket at Headingley today. So glad I was there to see the season put to bed, to see Yorkshire retain Division One status in emphatic fashion, and capture some memories to see me through until next April. Winter well!
Very sad to hear of the passing of “Dickie” Bird. A great character, pleased to chat to all at Yorkshire’s games. Also very generous. He donated the clock above the Western Stand, and followed that up with a massive donation to build the players’ balcony. RIP Dickie.
September 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Very sad to hear of the passing of “Dickie” Bird. A great character, pleased to chat to all at Yorkshire’s games. Also very generous. He donated the clock above the Western Stand, and followed that up with a massive donation to build the players’ balcony. RIP Dickie.
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The COVID enquiry and last night’s ITV documentary shone light on a dark time - when billions of pounds of public money were shovelled into the pockets of private investors rather than public institutions - wasting existing expertise, wasting money, wasting lives in the process.
A number of labs initially got in touch with PHE, Alice.
Initial response was, as expected, supportive.
However, after further comms things suddenly fell silent.
No local NHS or university labs therefore helped, apart from those with freedom/resource.
Then, May. Dysfunctional lighthouse, too late.
Initial response was, as expected, supportive.
However, after further comms things suddenly fell silent.
No local NHS or university labs therefore helped, apart from those with freedom/resource.
Then, May. Dysfunctional lighthouse, too late.
September 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The COVID enquiry and last night’s ITV documentary shone light on a dark time - when billions of pounds of public money were shovelled into the pockets of private investors rather than public institutions - wasting existing expertise, wasting money, wasting lives in the process.