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Paul Crampin

@crampino.bsky.social
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Barrister. Music, books, comedy, cycling, outdoors, indoors. Early Doors.

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Doug Brooks @desertvol.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Go get ‘em, Clapton!
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The Old Spotted Dog Ground @oldspotteddog.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We were shockingly and unceremoniously disconnected from mains power on Tuesday 😮 A huge thankyou to everyone who pulled together to get this game powered so we could welcome 1,117 fans to watch our second league win of the season. 🤝 #ForzaClapton
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Clapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 03/10/2026
FULL-TIME: Clapton Community 3-0 Great Wakering Rovers fwp.co/CZbMRR
FULL-TIME: Clapton Community 3-0 Great Wakering Rovers
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I went to see Daniel Kitson last night in Hornchurch. He is amazingly brilliant. He delivered for an hour and forty five minutes. Some of the material has just been drifting in and out of my head all day. If you get the chance to see him on this tour - grab it. www.danielkitson.com/new-page-28
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Tour — Daniel Kitson
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 27/09/2026
Ever feel you’ve been cheated? Consequences could be profound after Manchester City guilty verdict | Jonathan Wilson
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Ever feel you’ve been cheated? Consequences could be profound after Manchester City guilty verdict | Jonathan Wilson
The Premier League could be hit hard by the aftermath of this case, while Manchester City fans may know they took 30 years to recover from a guilty verdict of illegal payments in 1906
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The Old Spotted Dog Ground @oldspotteddog.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Old Spotted Dog Ground from the air 🗓️ 13/09/26 📸 @tombowles.bsky.social
Old Spotted Dog Ground from the air Old Spotted Dog Ground from the air
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Finally found out where Bob Mortimer’s Train Guy lives.
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
@endoftheroadfestival.com who do I contact re lost property? I lost my favourite hat last night in the car park.
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Rachel Rees @rachel-rees.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
As honoured as I am to see that The Times has picked up my Chagos article practically *word for word*, including my hard-gotten quotes, I’d prefer some credit — or for everyone to read my original FT piece! free link to read the evidently enviable article below (cheaper than a Times sub!) 🌴
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Introduce yourself with 10 acts you’ve seen live: 1) Motörhead 2) The Cramps 3) The Smiths 4) Sonic Youth 5) Gil Scott Heron 6) De La Soul 7) Pavement 8) Public Enemy 9) ESG 10) LCD Soundsystem
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Clapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 22/08/2026
Men's FA Cup matchday 🏆
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The games at @claptoncfc.co.uk coming thick and fast in August. Exciting game today in the FA Vase against Long Melford. 5-4 win on penalties.
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Luke Turner @luketurner.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Bad news from East London where the wonderful Newham Bookshop is under threat due to a preposterous rent hike. Run by the lovely Viv Archer, who is equally at home supporting books by West Ham's footballers as she is my words on queer sex in Epping Forest. Please sign this petition if you can:
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Ready for the eclipse.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Wow. Just wow.
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Tom Beasley @tomjbeasley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I've read this list three or four times and I really can't find the thing I'm supposed to be outraged by. One cereal bowl?! Stainless steel cutlery?! Two pillows?! Where are we putting them, the Ritz?!
Everything asylum seekers in Thetford were 'given for free'

A jaw-dropping list of items are being provided to asylum seekers housed in the Norfolk town of Thetford.

1x Duvet (S)
1x 1pc 9 oz mug
2x Pillow
1x 1pc 8 oz glass tumbler
2x Face cloth
1x 1pc stainless steel dinner knife
2x Hand towel
1x 1pc stainless steel dinner fork
2x Bath towel
1x 1pc stainless steel dessert spoon
2x Duvet cover (S)
1x 1pc stainless steel tea spoon
2x Pillowcase
1x 20cm non-stick frying pan
2x Fitted sheet (S)
1x 16cm non-stick saucepan
1x 1pc 10.5" dinner plate
1x Tea towel
1x 1pc 7.5" side plate
1x Toilet roll
1x 1pc 5.25" cereal bowl
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Sat in the shade of “The Nettle End” at @claptoncfc.co.uk this afternoon and watched a commanding 3-0 win in the actual FA Cup (super extra preliminary, before it starts plus one round). Only 13 games to Wembley!
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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Sometimes I think about how Michael Gove was able to dismiss the Tories £ 10 billion PPE waste & industrial scale corruption as an ‘ honest ‘ error & UK media said ‘ Oh that sounds credible ‘ 🙄 & the story disappeared after 2 days .
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Jerry Howse @jerryh1962.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The Clapton CFC Men's First Team's competitive season starts with a narrow defeat to SOUL TOWER HAMLETS The pick of Clapton’s chances saw Fred Taylor rattle the post and bar. Overall, however, an encouraging display from an injury-hit squad against last season's ESFL runners-up. Attendance 518
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Unlucky today @claptoncfc.co.uk hitting the bar at 1-0 down. But good performance all round - it’s going to be an exciting season.
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Disappointed to learn this is not about Alan.
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Clapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 31/07/2026
🎟️ 2026/27 admission prices 🎟️ As the new season begins, we can confirm admission prices at @oldspotteddog.bsky.social are frozen once again to the lowest amount allowed: Standard: £5 Concessions: Pay what you can Under 13s: Free www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2026/07/31/a...
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
@claptoncfc.co.uk big turnout for pre-season friendly this afternoon. Guy next to me from Louisiana had come to see the game.
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
No wonder America is in the state it’s in. @nytimes.com
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This really is worth the price of a monthly hot drink. Truly world expanding.
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Luke Turner @luketurner.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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John Doran @jahduran.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 19/07/2023
Under a Binface government, anyone who doesn’t accept human-made climate change as fact will be sent back to school, from Year 1 right the way to A Levels, to see if anything goes in the second time round. #VoteBinface
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 05/07/2026
A hero’s welcome for the Cabo Verde team arriving home ❤️
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
GOOD that this is happening. BAD that it didn’t happen ages ago.
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Yayoi Kusam's Infinity Mirrored Rooms #womensart #JapaneseArtistsWeek
Four images of room installations in different colours with lights and mirrors giving the impression of infinity
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
"It's the immigrants." Look at this picture. It's these people.
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This Swiss v Canada game is a bit tasty. #SUIvCAN
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
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Knits With Cats @knitswithcats.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A photo of algae with white letters in the upper left: Pantene Color of the year 2026 and a paint chip appearing box with a solid block the color of the algae labeled Pantone #658a2a American Flag Blue.
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Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I love this. Unmute.
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
So this magnificent account nears its end. #stalker
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 17/06/2026
Hope these guys have a good night
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David Reid @licklepuma.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Absolute scenes at the fan park in Lisbon when they equalised
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Matthew J I Wood Design & Illustration @matthewjiwood.com · 17/06/2026
Clapton CFC 25/26 & The Play-Off Winners Get 10% off until midnight with the discount code: CLAPTON-CFC Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing 🛒: www.matthewjiwood.com/subbuteo-tea... #ClaptonCFC @claptoncfc.co.uk
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Go on Doctor Congo.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Still no apology from Brexiteers who fed us a pack of lies "These estimates suggest by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. Investment, employment & productivity were all affected" cepr.org/voxeu/column... meme via Reform Are Not Your Friends
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Christian Odendahl @codendahl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
New @privateeyenews.bsky.social.
Cartoon showing a man on a branch. He is cutting it off with a saw, and will fall down with it. A sign reads Brexit reenactment, 10th anniversary celebration.
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British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk · 03/06/2026
In 1788, James Hutton sailed past Siccar Point, and discovered a gap in the rock record spanning around 60 million years. It was here that the study of geology took off. Today is Hutton's 300th birthday, and in his honour BGS baker Steve has baked an unconformi-cake. Happy birthday, James 🎂
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
What Reform did today was an incitement to rioting and an insult to a grieving family. This bloke should have hung his goddamn head in shame.
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Gunnerblog @gunnerblog.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🚨 Since his penalty miss in the #UCL final, Arsenal supporters have made Gabriel the top-selling shirt name at the club. His printed name is up 350% since Saturday’s final. At one stage he was outselling any other name x2. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️🇧🇷❤️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...
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Gabriel’s shirt sales increase by 350% after missing penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat
Gabriel said the defeat as “painful” but also said he is “proud” of his Arsenal team and everything they had achieved during the season.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/06/2026
👀 TheyWorkForYou tracks MPs' voting records and found that Nigel Farage has missed 77 votes in Parliament in a row. He last voted against draft regulations for the Employment Rights Act 2025 on the 18th of March. votes.theyworkforyou.com/person/263…
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Paul Crampin @crampino.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Why is it no surprise that @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social once again managed to make me late for an important appointment. I don’t think I’ve caught a single East Mids Train in the last week that’s been on time. It’s disgraceful.
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Luke Turner @luketurner.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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There’s something appallingly physical about the language that’s used to describe the radical changes that are affecting every aspect of our culture. AI slop. Enshittification. It’s all rather revolti...
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