Reposted by Matt RRay Newman @raynewman.bsky.social · 18hThat time someone dumped a toy house on the cemetery wall and, when I crouched a bit, some ✨ Hollywood Magic ✨ occurred. 4966301263
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The magnificent Madra Salach at the Tramshed in Cardiff last night. Wish they'd done Spancil Hill but that's a very minor gripe. 010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This looks like a fascinating book about beer culture in Mesopotamia by @tatepaulette.bsky.social But I can't believe he didn't call it Ziggurats and Alcohol. aeon.co/essays/mesop... 061
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The words vegetable and vigorous share a common Latin root, so to speak. These days we may be more familiar with the expression 'to veg out' meaning the opposite of vigorous. But anyone who's done a bit of gardening will understand the connection. 043
Reposted by Matt RChristianG @mryeswecan.eurosky.social · 11/09/2026No election fraud to be seen here. 828140066489
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Listening to Kitty Wells while doing the washing up. Heartbreaks, heaven and honky tonks.youtu.beKitty Wells - Will Your Lawyer Talk To GodYouTube video by academic51 010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Obviously I'd take the warm jam if that was the alternative. 000
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Fascinating stuff. I never knew this about Strawberry Fields. Not sure I fancy a blanket of sweet, warm jam though. 100
Reposted by Matt RK M Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The Spectator on the reaction of Reform Conference attendees to the Channel 4 expose 'the mood in the bars around Birmingham last night was utterly mutinous'. wp.me/p15p2Q-hzIwp.meThe Spectator on Reform: ‘a fish rots from the head’The Spectator a weekly magazine of the right which has been published since 1828 is currently edited by Michael Gove. It seems unable to work out whether it backs the Tories or Reform or both but i… 282
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 04/09/2026There is surely nothing worse than washing sieves There is surely nothing worse than washing sieves With the possible exception Of being Garth Crooks There is surely nothing worse than washing sieves #hmhb 010
Reposted by Matt RRobert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 04/09/2026With all respect to the BBC, the reason this story "matters" is not about whether it distracts from Reform's conference. It "matters" because it is important our leaders are not conspiring to break the law. 12750371201
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 02/09/2026youtu.beHalf Man Half Biscuit - Tess of the Dormobiles [Official Audio]YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit 010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Fascinating explanation of how and why they killed the VCR. And why its time has come again. 010
Reposted by Matt RLibrary of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️ 194335057162
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Licked by The Toffees, you're getting licked by the Toffees... Ew! 031
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Looks like Gargon's Disco Balls! @johnnydowd.bsky.socialyoutu.beJohnny Dowd - Gargon's Disco BallsYouTube video by steinberg321 010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 22/08/2026He's a season ticket holder, so that seems highly unlikely. 😁 010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Did he go for a pre match pint in the Ship and Mitre? 000
Reposted by Matt RPatrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The Prime Minister is here! 106010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Bristol Rovers captain, Riley J. Harbottle, sounds like a character from a Mark Twain story. A snake oil salesman perhaps. Today he meets his nemesis, Newport County's Harrison Biggins. 0102
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 21/08/2026You're probably aware that every dog has its day. Well, it turns out it's next Wednesday. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...en.wikipedia.orgInternational Dog Day - Wikipedia 010
Reposted by Matt RCharles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 13/08/2026It's not a war. Gaza has no army, no air force, no tanks, no artillery to protect itself against the IDF. It's not a war. It's genocide. 23940415
Reposted by Matt RNational Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 12/08/2026ANNOUNCEMENT: All our sundials will be out of order this evening between about 6pm and 8pm, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Normal service will resume tomorrow. In unrelated news, enjoy the eclipse later... Photos: Mike Selby, Annapurna Mellor, Chris Davies, John Millar 201711458
Reposted by Matt RPatrick Boyland @paddyboyland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026𝐇𝐚𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 “It is a step up. There’s some unbelievable players. But that's not an excuse - I feel like I'm ready." @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...nytimes.comHayden Hackney interview: What Carrick taught him, first thoughts on Moyes and making the ‘step up’Everton's £16.5million summer signing speaks exclusively to The Athletic about why he feels he is ready for his Premier League dream 0224
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Didn't know you were in the Bristol Toffees WhatsApp group, Paddy. 😁 010
Reposted by Matt Rpaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 02/08/2026England received only 7% of the long-term average rainfall for July. Southern England, just 1%. Factoid: There has been a weather station in Kew Gardens for 155 years. This July was the first month ever to record 0mm of rain. Tomorrow, London will again hit 30C+ www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comJuly set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwavesClimate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month 25626308
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The latest beer from Ashley Down Brewery is called ? Made by the brewer formerly known as Vince. 031
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I wonder if Aardman Animations have any idea of the number of meeting rooms named after them in Bristol offices. 010
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 26/07/2026And the roads would be much clearer for people who need cars if people who are able to travel by other forms of transport did so. Fewer cars on the road means quicker journeys for those who need them, like tradespeople or people with disabilities. 010
Reposted by Matt RMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Did you know a barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has kept trials fair since 1670. We can't let it be silenced now. Add your name to defend fair trials👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...you.38degrees.org.ukSign to protect the right to a fair trialImagine being called for jury duty, but advised against using your own common sense. ❗A top barrister is now facing contempt of court proceedings, simply for reminding a jury of their rights. If judg... 7241129
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Apparently Hansa Rostock are bringing 6,000 to @watfordfc.bsky.social Which will likely outnumber the home fans. A song for @hansarostock.bsky.social fans... Ist das eine Bibliothek? (Is this a library?) 030
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 22/07/2026'Six weeks to live but at least I’m not in Journey' Half Man Half Biscuit have known for some time. halfmanhalfbiscuit.uk/lyrics/mcint...halfmanhalfbiscuit.uk 010
Reposted by Matt RJack Bernhardt @jackbern.bsky.social · 19/07/2026love them or loathe them, there's one thing you can't deny about the Argentinian football team: they're a bunch of cunts 373608586
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Trump to have Fernandez brought back on for extra time? 000
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Quite like the idea of Trump having to sit through 120 minutes with no goals. 000
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 18/07/2026"England have played with a joie de vivre, France as if they want to leave." BBC commentators using AI to come up with their snappy summaries? 000
Reposted by Matt RPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Want to find out how Palantir bought their way into the NHS and the problems with its £330m software? Join Democracy for Sale's live discussion with Beeban Kidron and @jamesrball.com at 4.45pm TODAY (Thursday) Do spread word! youtube.com/@Democracy_for_Sale?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailyoutube.comDemocracy for SaleDemocracy for Sale is dedicated to challenging dark money and hidden influence in our politics. 213076
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I'm going to try the shower today. There must be a rational explanation... 000
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 14/07/2026This was in a single locked shower room, mind. The floor was completely dry except for a set of wet footprints from the locked door to the shower door. And the guy's an engineer who's not into 'ghost stories'. Note the use of the Bristol 'mind' for emphasis. 211
Matt R @bluemattred.bsky.social · 14/07/2026@raynewman.bsky.social started reading your latest book of short stories last night. This morning, a work a colleague came into the office looking quite spooked. He'd cycled in and had a shower downstairs. No-one else had used the shower but when he got out, there were wet footprints on the floor... 1122
