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James Curran

@jamescurran.bsky.social
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Here for the updates on stuff that matters, like music and sport... generally found at the barrier at a gig, in Orange at motor racing circuits or watching football

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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
After night 3 of Afghan Whigs tour a glorious stroll around Glasgow early morning under blue skies. Next stop Manchester
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Night one of the Afghan Whigs tour and a night in Leeds, bring it on
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Altered Images at Band on the Wall, Manchester with @jamescurran.bsky.social Celebrating the 45th birthday of the album Happy Birthday. A wonderful, joyous gig, dream come true. Clare is as fabulous & gorgeous as ever, I ADORED her as a young teen. And I was given a set list from the stage! 😍
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Couldn't get any closer! Waiting for Altered Images to walk on stage. @jamescurran.bsky.social & I slightly excited 😊.
Looking directly at the stage
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A truly amazing night at the barrier seeing Pulp with @jamescurran.bsky.social at Wythenshawe Park. Very emotional to be so close to Jarvis and the whole band. Utterly incredible 🥰. Here's Do You Remember the First Time?
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Jarvis Cocker, what a front man. Last night at Wythenshawe Park and an amazing gig with Pulp.
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Another friday night, another gig in Wythenshaw Park, the pleasure of Pulp tonight
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Good morning! Off to work in a minute, but I'm going to share this post below again for attention as it really is a life or death situation for this lovely young woman. Please share/donate if you can. Thank you. Cancer is a b*stard.
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Can't beat views like this for an afternoon at the Football, Rhyl away at Llanuwchllyn
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A wonderful night watching The Cure at Wythenshaw Park with @theresa-c.bsky.social
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The Cheap Thrills with 'Party' .. 2,200 sold out crowd, their biggest headline gig to date. Bloody brilliant! Giglife with @jamescurran.bsky.social .
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Weekend at Silverstone, marshalling the Formula 1 British Grand Prix over at Luffield Centre
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Emily✨ @emilyoram.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Not all heroes wear capes, some *are* capes
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Eight years ago today whilst in the shower I found a lump in my breast. It was found to be Grade 3 breast cancer - these tend to grow & spread more quickly & have a worse prognosis. Early detection helps to save lives - please read & share the info below. It may be the reminder that saves a life.
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Touch Look Check
Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. Touch your breasts. Look for changes. Check anything new or unusual with a GP. What’s your normal?
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
A Saturday morning parkrun to start weekend. Felt good carried on at a good pace and ended up with a personal best for 5k. Doing longer runs really helping me. Really not sure whats happened to me enjoying this... #parkrun
Details of 5.06km run in 34m 22s
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The genius that is Pete Wylie #totp
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
All hail Tenpole Tudor, stonewall classic #TOTP
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Gigsintoon @gigsintoon.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
On this day in 1996, #60ftDolls released their debut album, The Big 3. What an album, Happy Shopper, Stay, Talk To Me, absolutely fantastic, my favourite was Pig Valentine! What was yours?
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Enjoyable parkrun along the seafront in Prestatyn. Something about the waves and sea to keep you going
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Matt Jones @maffrj.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Last night the best band from Wales put on an amazing show, playing everything we could have hoped for and more. Personally the epic version of Mountain People was the highlight. Great to spend it with @jamescurran.bsky.social and @theresa-c.bsky.social too. Photo dump to follow. #SFAOK
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
An amazing time last night seeing Super Furry Animals in Llandudno with @jamescurran.bsky.social & @maffrj.bsky.social . Fabulous setlist, they really are such a special band. Here's Something 4 the Weekend. 😀
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Ah, music perfection with The Bangles #totp
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Think this Live Report has just keeled over, no recollection if this euro entry #totp
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
5th parkrun completed this morning and for an old un, pretty happy with this run. Most confident I've felt and determined to press on.
Picture with details of Park Run info
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 01/05/2026
Hooray, our World Cup 2026 Wall Chart is FINISHED 🥳 It's our biggest wall chart ever, an A1-sized shambles sullied by SIXTY wonky doodles. Dunno if competitions fly on Bluesky, but if you share this we'll send a couple of freebies out to some (un)lucky RTers x 🛒 noscoredraws.com/products/wor...
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World Cup 2026 Wall Chart - No Score Draws A1 WC2026 Poster Print - Ex
Our biggest ever wonky World Cup Wall Chart for the biggest ever World Cup! Yes it's the 2026 World Cup, so to keep track of all the ins and outs, the kick-of times, scores and tables, here's a HUGE A...
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Absolutely bonkers half of football, PSG and Bayern going forward at another level. Finished off with a bonkers VAR decision. Guaranteed goalless 2nd half... #PSGBAY
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Happy 10th year birthday to the Couch to 5k BBC/NHS app. Downloaded it last autumn and it was a game changer. Furthest run tonight in 17 years getting to 6k non stop.
Bloke looking tired after running 6k
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Gigsintoon @gigsintoon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
On this day in 1996, Manic Street Preachers released the single A Design For Life The lead single from their fourth studio album, Everything Must Go, it reached number 2 in the charts! What a tune!
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PopMatters @popmatters.com · 13/04/2026
The Afghan Whigs' 'Black Love' Is an Underappreciated Masterpiece Thirty years ago, the Afghan Whigs doubled down on their obsessions with funk and soul to create a song cycle that’s closer to a concept album than it isn’t READ: tinyurl.com/BlackLove30
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The Afghan Whigs' 'Black Love' Is an Underappreciated Masterpiece » PopMatters
Thirty years ago, the Afghan Whigs doubled down on their obsessions with funk and soul to create a song cycle that's closer to a concept album than it isn't.
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
An evening with Miles Hunt in Liverpool. Glorious 2 hours of tales and tunes of 40 years of music.
Miles HuntMiles Hunt
The gangTung Auditorium, very nice venue
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Yesterday afternoon me & Mr C @jamescurran.bsky.social were gifted 2 tickets for 80's Anthems by Candlelight at Chester Cathedral. Was a really lovely evening in such an atmospheric historical venue. Lots of dancing & singing all night.
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Fabulous night seeing Jim Bob with @jamescurran.bsky.social at Manchester Academy. We may now be 50-somethings but last night we were 20-somethings once more.
Myself and James stood at the barrier ready for a gigJim Bob and his band on stageJim Bob
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A night for the 50 Somethings, the national treasure that is Jim Bob at Manchester Academy
Jim Bob50 Something bloke
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
A rainy night in Manchester to see Elles Bailey at Band on the Wall
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
This mornings 5k inspired by early 90's indie disco sounds of Carter, Ned's, Stuffies, Jesus Jones and Inspiral Carpets
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The Bunnymen, always an occasion in Liverpool. Cracking night at the Empire
Echo and the Bunnymen logo at Liverpool Empire
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A night with dEUS in that London for the Worst Case v In a Bar tour. Everyone's favourite Belgium band. Only one night in UK for tour so a road trip was needed for a gig that was just pure musical perfection.
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Match 11 of 2026. Welsh Cup semi-final, Rhyl against Caernarfon Town at Colwyn Bay. 0-0 half time in an even game so far.
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Theresa C. @theresa-c.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Love this little arrangement in our summerhouse. Grow and bloom is such a wonderful ethos to follow in life 😀
A picture saying grow and bloom on a shelf next to some lights and a pot boat
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The latest attraction in town, a Black Swan making a short stay over at Marine Lake in Rhyl
Black Swan at Marine LakeBlack Swan taking centre stage
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Match 9 of 2026. A very wet afternoon in Mold for first away trip for Rhyl for the year. Poor red card decision from ref, but 10 men grabbed the winner on a sodden pic.
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R.E.M. @remhq.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
“Losing My Religion”was released 35 years ago today. The lead single from Out Of Time earned multiple GRAMMY Awards, topped charts worldwide, and helped redefine what alternative rock could sound like on mainstream radio. More here: i.craftrecordings.com/rem-outoftime
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Match 8 of 2026. A cold afternoon as Rhyl fail to take off against the Wingmakers. 3-1 home defeat for Rhyl against second place Airbus
Rhyl 1 Airbus 3, JD Cymru North
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
4 weeks after completing couch to 5k, managed this morning 1st 5k run under 40 minutes, getting there slowly.
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Friday night in Liverpool with Suede. A night of pure entertainment with the ultimate showman. With a low stage, as shorties me and @theresa-c.bsky.social headed to balcony for perfect view.
Brett Anderson, Suede, Mountford Hall, Liverpool
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Match 7 of 2026 and a glorious afternoon for Sunny Rhyl making it to the semis of the Welsh Cup. Stacey, Nessa and Uncle Bryn going home on Dave's coaches with tails between their legs with Rhyl beating Barry Town Utd 2-1.
Rhyl v Barry Town United JD Cymru Quarter FinalRhyl v Barry Town United JD Cymru Quarter FinalRhyl v Barry Town United JD Cymru Quarter Final
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
First gig of year and a stormer of a one to start, White Lies at Albert Hall in Manchester with @theresa-c.bsky.social Top support too with She's in Parties
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Massively proud of Mrs C and her live interview on Radio Wales this lunch time talking about her life experiences following Breast Cancer diagnosis
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Last night was Match 6 of 2026, an evening under the lights at Belle Vue and a deserved 2-1 win over Buckley Town.
Moonlit football at Belle Vue, Rhyl v Buckley Town
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James Curran @jamescurran.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Always a massive soft spot for this tune
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