Thunderstorm Bun
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At last. A chance for my mother’s home town to be known for something other than That Bridge.
No Time to explain. Get in the boat.
The Tacoma Police Department estimates over 30 cats were free-roaming on board a deserted watercraft Thursday - with no sign of the owner.
August 8, 2026 at 6:56 AM
At last. A chance for my mother’s home town to be known for something other than That Bridge.
The hurling (Irish sport) on BBC 2 is going to be worth a watch.
July 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The hurling (Irish sport) on BBC 2 is going to be worth a watch.
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This Saturday, 12-4, we'll be pouring our beers at the first ever Loughborough Junction Summer Fair, over the road from our brewery and taproom in LJ Works. Expect food, beer, rum, mead, games, crafts and plants from Loughborough Farm.
Our taproom will be opening after the fair until 8 as usual.
Our taproom will be opening after the fair until 8 as usual.
July 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This Saturday, 12-4, we'll be pouring our beers at the first ever Loughborough Junction Summer Fair, over the road from our brewery and taproom in LJ Works. Expect food, beer, rum, mead, games, crafts and plants from Loughborough Farm.
Our taproom will be opening after the fair until 8 as usual.
Our taproom will be opening after the fair until 8 as usual.
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Now would be a good time for Alan to tell the tale of his pet rabbit being kidnapped by the DPD driver
July 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Now would be a good time for Alan to tell the tale of his pet rabbit being kidnapped by the DPD driver
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As it’s 1 July, it’s the 86th anniversary of the opening of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which famously only stayed open for four months, becoming not terribly easy to cross on 7 November the same year 🧵
Tacoma Bridge Collapse: The Wobbliest Bridge in the World? (1940) | British Pathé
YouTube video by British Pathé
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July 1, 2026 at 8:42 AM
As it’s 1 July, it’s the 86th anniversary of the opening of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which famously only stayed open for four months, becoming not terribly easy to cross on 7 November the same year 🧵
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If you would like to come to a lovely summer event in Croydon tomorrow evening (Sat 27 Jun), then look no further than our Summer Concert! It will feature a delightful programme of music by Sir John Rutter and Leonard Bernstein. Interval refreshments included.
www.cbcplatform.org/dbpage.php?p...
www.cbcplatform.org/dbpage.php?p...
June 26, 2026 at 11:24 AM
If you would like to come to a lovely summer event in Croydon tomorrow evening (Sat 27 Jun), then look no further than our Summer Concert! It will feature a delightful programme of music by Sir John Rutter and Leonard Bernstein. Interval refreshments included.
www.cbcplatform.org/dbpage.php?p...
www.cbcplatform.org/dbpage.php?p...
Fancy joining me for a virtual trip to 'The Biarritz of Wales' and the 'Welsh Riviera'? What about 'Barry-bados'?
On 10 June at 6.30pm I'll be doing an online talk about Welsh #seasidearchitecture for @c20cymru.bsky.social
Tickets available from secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
On 10 June at 6.30pm I'll be doing an online talk about Welsh #seasidearchitecture for @c20cymru.bsky.social
Tickets available from secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
June 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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“Oh god when will this incessant miserable grey stop? When will the sun come out?”
*sun comes out*
“NOT LIKE THAT”
*sun comes out*
“NOT LIKE THAT”
May 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM
“Oh god when will this incessant miserable grey stop? When will the sun come out?”
*sun comes out*
“NOT LIKE THAT”
*sun comes out*
“NOT LIKE THAT”
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For anyone who missed it - tomorrow is our next Be a Brewer Day, starting at 10am. We still have a couple of tickets left, so follow the link or get in touch if you want to join us.
If you've ever wanted to find out how different styles of beer are made, or what it's like to work in a brewery, or just want to taste a range of beers on a Saturday morning, your next chance is May 9th. Tickets for our Be a Brewer day are available here: www.clarkshaws.co.uk/shop
May 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
For anyone who missed it - tomorrow is our next Be a Brewer Day, starting at 10am. We still have a couple of tickets left, so follow the link or get in touch if you want to join us.
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Check your Sertraline if you're on it in the UK
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Precautionary recall of antidepressant medication due to manufacturing error
The MHRA has advised healthcare professionals to stop supplying the affected batch of Sertraline 100mg and return all remaining stock to their suppliers.
www.gov.uk
April 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Check your Sertraline if you're on it in the UK
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The critically acclaimed documentary film about the operation of the 30s Royal Mail train delivery service.
🚉 BFI: NIGHT MAIL (1936) 3:05pm #TPTVsubtitles Narrated by #PatJackson directed by #HarryWatt #BasilWright
🚉 BFI: NIGHT MAIL (1936) 3:05pm #TPTVsubtitles Narrated by #PatJackson directed by #HarryWatt #BasilWright
February 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The critically acclaimed documentary film about the operation of the 30s Royal Mail train delivery service.
🚉 BFI: NIGHT MAIL (1936) 3:05pm #TPTVsubtitles Narrated by #PatJackson directed by #HarryWatt #BasilWright
🚉 BFI: NIGHT MAIL (1936) 3:05pm #TPTVsubtitles Narrated by #PatJackson directed by #HarryWatt #BasilWright
@schmolik.bsky.social think I saw this on Instagram: defector.com/which-other-...
Which Other Olympic Mascots Could Italian Stoats Tina And Milo Slaughter In Cold Blood? | Defector
Apologies to all otters, ferrets, badgers, ferret-badgers, weasels, fishers, polecats, wolverines, martens, and grisons, but the mustelid of the moment is the stoat. The mascots of the 2026 Winter Oly...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM
@schmolik.bsky.social think I saw this on Instagram: defector.com/which-other-...
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Are all the jumpy twisty death board sports competitors teenagers because they reach their twenties and go “WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK AM I DOING?”
February 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Are all the jumpy twisty death board sports competitors teenagers because they reach their twenties and go “WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK AM I DOING?”
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ok. does anyone know if it's twice per athlon or every two athlons
February 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
ok. does anyone know if it's twice per athlon or every two athlons
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Two types of clothing at this opening ceremony:
1) We had a designer painstakingly create this over a period of months, based on a very particular idea
2) We bought a coat
1) We had a designer painstakingly create this over a period of months, based on a very particular idea
2) We bought a coat
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Two types of clothing at this opening ceremony:
1) We had a designer painstakingly create this over a period of months, based on a very particular idea
2) We bought a coat
1) We had a designer painstakingly create this over a period of months, based on a very particular idea
2) We bought a coat
IMPORTANT OLYMPIC NEWS:
THE POLISH FIGURE SKATING TEAM HAS A PLUSH PIEROGI
THE POLISH FIGURE SKATING TEAM HAS A PLUSH PIEROGI
February 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Time to re-pin this.
A warning for (new) followers: the Six Nations kicks off tonight. If you don't know what it is, it is a festival that gets us through the dark months and into spring. I might get overexcited (especially if beer or gin are involved) and post about it, so feel free to mute: #SixNations #6Nations #6N
February 5, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Time to re-pin this.
Why are you setting a new lot off at 1am?!
January 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Why are you setting a new lot off at 1am?!
Love you all.
January 1, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Love you all.
December 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Our taproom is open as usual on Saturdays, plus the last Sunday before Xmas (21st Dec) for our end of year party and pub quiz. Help us drink the bar dry and get your last minute Xmas gift packs, minikegs & merch. After 21st Dec we'll be closed for a few weeks for our winter break.
December 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Our taproom is open as usual on Saturdays, plus the last Sunday before Xmas (21st Dec) for our end of year party and pub quiz. Help us drink the bar dry and get your last minute Xmas gift packs, minikegs & merch. After 21st Dec we'll be closed for a few weeks for our winter break.