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Mark Walley

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Vicar, Middlesbrough

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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 26/09/2026
Went into town to explore the Middlesbrough Arts Week & Turner Prize stuff. Great fun and entirely free. Didn’t get to see the Turner Prize as completely booked out though. #UTB
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/09/2026
Me when discussing film adaptions of classic novels: “of course directors should adapt them to a different medium, it’s a good thing” Me when I see any new information about The Magician’s Nephew
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Barry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A few thoughts on recent events in #Middlesbrough @churchofengland.org www.churchofengland.org/media/storie...
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Investing in Hope - Bishop Barry reflects on events in Middlesbrough | The Church of England
Bishop Barry offers a reflection on events in Middlesbrough
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 30/08/2026
Me, 20 minutes pleasant drive from 'lawless’ Middlesbrough.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 29/08/2026
I wrote something about living and ministering in Middlesbrough and posted it on Facebook, but because you shouldn't need to have Facebook to read somethings, I've posted it on the internet too. It's short. There are photos. iamsparticus.com/boro-post-cr...
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 28/08/2026
Up the boro.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 16/08/2026
Facebook, I have literally never wanted to do this, and only ever clicked "continue" by accident.
A screenshot of the dialogue box that pops up when you write something on Facebook and Facebook goes "oh should this be an event".
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 07/08/2026
Keswick Convention Football Shirt Count (week 3): Leeds: 5 Tottenham: 3 Arsenal: 3 (including the lovely black and green away kit) Ipswich: 2 (one the Sheeran Barca coloured shirt) Other single digits: Liverpool, Boro, Man City, Wolves, AVFC (nice Europa League white and blue one)
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 30/07/2026
www.uefa.com/news-media/n... “No one has the moral authority to sell what they merely hold in trust for the next generation.” Absolutely love this. Immediate and clear action, elegantly and passionately expressed.
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Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 national associations
UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/07/2026
BCP subtweeting the whole Argentinian outfield.
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Stephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
KNIGHTHOOD FOR ROONEY
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maura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I respect France's commitment to not working on a holiday.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/07/2026
More like ba-steal our hearts day right?
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Barry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Might God be calling you to the North Yorkshire coast @dioceseofyork.bsky.social and specifically to be.... Pls share, and happy to chat if interested dioceseofyork.org.uk/vacancies/is...
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Is God calling you to be the new Vicar of Coatham and Dormanstown? | Diocese of York
Are you a priest with a heart for mission, community engagement and parish growth? Do you sense God calling you to serve in a place where faithful foundations have been laid and exciting opportunities...
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Archbishop of York @www.archbishopofyork.org · 10/07/2026
The Church of England’s General Synod convenes in York this weekend. Please pray for us as we come together as one body in Christ. May we seek God faithfully and be guided by the hope and wisdom found in Jesus Christ.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 05/07/2026
If that ball had got to Martinelli in the last 15 minutes when he'd only just come on as a sub, he'd have scored that.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 04/07/2026
Don’t know if they’re turning up in Sandsend though?
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th July youtube.com/shorts/iKEQX...
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A reminder of how to cook a LEGO burger!
YouTube video by Master Builder Alec
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 22/06/2026
Convinced England are now going to win the World Cup to prove that a) The Monkey's Paw exists, and b) Keir Starmer knows where it is.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 27/06/2026
The problem with this kit is that it’s a Wales red, not an England red.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 25/06/2026
Westside Cowboy's full TRNSMT festival is on iPlayer. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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TRNSMT - 2026: Westside Cowboy
Westside Cowboy bring their guitars and indie edge to King Tut’s for the first time.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 23/06/2026
Great to be at Multiply North with various colleagues from across @dioceseofyork.bsky.social (and wider) including Bishop Eleanor.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 22/06/2026
Convinced England are now going to win the World Cup to prove that a) The Monkey's Paw exists, and b) Keir Starmer knows where it is.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/06/2026
The mass booing from the US fans whenever a minor decision goes against their team gives me hope for the game in American
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/06/2026
You’ll never sing that.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/06/2026
We can't spell your name, we can't spell your name, Curacau? Curacoa? Coracoa? We can't spell you name.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/06/2026
Great kit game for both Germany and Curacao. Best of the tournament so far?
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 10/06/2026
On clerical shirts sleeve length.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 10/06/2026
I’m a big fan of football clubs having a terrible home kit every decade or so, just to make everyone appreciate their other home kits. Anyway, this is the new Newcastle kit
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/05/2026
Bit of a funny week for the Prime Minister.
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Barry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Precious and blessed confirmation and ascension day service at St Chad's, Middlesbrough tonight. Such faith and hope writ large. Also good to join in their pre service pizza ritual!
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 16/05/2026
We’re ready
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 15/05/2026
Ascension Day is my favourite festival of the church year. Here are, over the next 10 days, many reasons why it should be yours.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/05/2026
“See, the conqueror rise in triumph, see the king in royal state; Riding on the clouds, his chariot, to his heavenly palace gate; Hear the choirs of angel voices, joyful praises to him sing; And the gates on high are opened, to receive their heavenly king.”
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/05/2026
Happy Ascension Day! “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god…”
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 02/05/2026
If Boro end up playing Hull in the final, can all @dioceseofyork.bsky.social staff & clergy have the day off? @bishopbarry.bsky.social surely there is some precedent here?
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 29/04/2026
I don't care about why Giant from Gladiators has been sacked, but his real name is Jamie Bigg. Nominative Determinism strikes again!
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/04/2026
A review of every film I watched on a plane while on Holiday.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/04/2026
OutKast in shambles.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 17/04/2026
Hong Kong I love you, but “room-temperature water” is too far.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 17/04/2026
It’s been coming. Uzbekistan have had ½ dozen shots(?) at goal(?) in the last 5 minutes, and eventually one gets through the Luxembourg keeper(?)’s mitts(?). (I don’t know how hockey works)
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/04/2026
New game, dance move or Chinese condiment.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 13/04/2026
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a group of power rangers putting their hands together in a circle .
ALT: a group of power rangers putting their hands together in a circle .
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 07/04/2026
Look, I know that Teesside Airport does not represent best value for the tax payers money and the people of Teesside, but I do enjoy flying from it.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 03/04/2026
“Britain is quietly awakening to full-fat supernatural Christianity” www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/6b15ada... Nice shout out to @glenscrivener.bsky.social in the telegraph
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Britain is quietly awakening to full-fat supernatural Christianity
I have turned to Rome and I am not alone in wanting to be part of an ethereal reality sustained by a creator God
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 03/04/2026
Truly the worst possible result. Only Ipswich can save us now
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 01/04/2026
Yes! I want to start a campaign, #WafersAreNotRealBread If you’re using GF bread, the Warburtons Tiger Loaf, is the best I’ve reliably found in high street shops. You only need a slice, so less waste.
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 25/03/2026
Also, happy Incarnation Day!
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 25/03/2026
Can’t believe i’ve only just discovered Fred again…’s Tiny Desk concert. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iQm...
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Fred again..: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 18/03/2026
My great photography skills have captured BBC Radio 1’s Greg James just as he’s about to cycle up the very big hill towards claybank.
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