Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 26/09/2026Went 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 020
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/09/2026Me 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 010
Reposted by Mark WalleyBarry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A few thoughts on recent events in #Middlesbrough @churchofengland.org www.churchofengland.org/media/storie...churchofengland.orgInvesting in Hope - Bishop Barry reflects on events in Middlesbrough | The Church of EnglandBishop Barry offers a reflection on events in Middlesbrough 172
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 30/08/2026Me, 20 minutes pleasant drive from 'lawless’ Middlesbrough. 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 29/08/2026I 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... 052
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 16/08/2026Facebook, I have literally never wanted to do this, and only ever clicked "continue" by accident. 010
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 07/08/2026Keswick 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) 120
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 30/07/2026www.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.uefa.comStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 national associationsUEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions. 010
Reposted by Mark WalleyStephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 19/07/2026KNIGHTHOOD FOR ROONEY 229443
Reposted by Mark Walleymaura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I respect France's commitment to not working on a holiday. 115111522404
Reposted by Mark WalleyBarry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Might 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...dioceseofyork.org.ukIs God calling you to be the new Vicar of Coatham and Dormanstown? | Diocese of YorkAre 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... 012
Reposted by Mark WalleyArchbishop of York @www.archbishopofyork.org · 10/07/2026The 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. 131
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 05/07/2026If 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. 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 04/07/2026Happy 4th July youtube.com/shorts/iKEQX...youtube.comA reminder of how to cook a LEGO burger!YouTube video by Master Builder Alec 000
Reposted by Mark WalleyMark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 22/06/2026Convinced 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. 012
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 27/06/2026The problem with this kit is that it’s a Wales red, not an England red. 010
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 25/06/2026Westside Cowboy's full TRNSMT festival is on iPlayer. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...bbc.co.ukTRNSMT - 2026: Westside CowboyWestside Cowboy bring their guitars and indie edge to King Tut’s for the first time. 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 23/06/2026Great to be at Multiply North with various colleagues from across @dioceseofyork.bsky.social (and wider) including Bishop Eleanor. 130
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 22/06/2026Convinced 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. 012
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/06/2026The mass booing from the US fans whenever a minor decision goes against their team gives me hope for the game in American 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/06/2026We can't spell your name, we can't spell your name, Curacau? Curacoa? Coracoa? We can't spell you name. 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/06/2026Great kit game for both Germany and Curacao. Best of the tournament so far? 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 10/06/2026I’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 000
Reposted by Mark WalleyBarry Hill @bishopbarry.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Precious 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! 141
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 15/05/2026Ascension Day is my favourite festival of the church year. Here are, over the next 10 days, many reasons why it should be yours. 100
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.” 100
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 14/05/2026Happy 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…” 100
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 02/05/2026If 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? 120
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 29/04/2026I don't care about why Giant from Gladiators has been sacked, but his real name is Jamie Bigg. Nominative Determinism strikes again! 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 19/04/2026A review of every film I watched on a plane while on Holiday. 100
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 17/04/2026Hong Kong I love you, but “room-temperature water” is too far. 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 17/04/2026It’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) 100
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 13/04/2026media.tenor.coma group of power rangers putting their hands together in a circle .ALT: a group of power rangers putting their hands together in a circle . 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 07/04/2026Look, 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. 000
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 telegraphtelegraph.co.ukBritain is quietly awakening to full-fat supernatural ChristianityI have turned to Rome and I am not alone in wanting to be part of an ethereal reality sustained by a creator God 100
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 03/04/2026Truly the worst possible result. Only Ipswich can save us now 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 01/04/2026Yes! 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. 200
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 25/03/2026Can’t believe i’ve only just discovered Fred again…’s Tiny Desk concert. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iQm...youtube.comFred again..: Tiny Desk ConcertYouTube video by NPR Music 000
Mark Walley @iamsparticus.com · 18/03/2026My 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. 000