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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I continue to be a bloody (or plasma-y) hero

Badge awarded for 50 donation credits for blood and plasma donations in the UK.
A gold badge with the number 50 inside.
Text below - Every donation counts
Give Blood

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Did that quiz thing, not upset 12axes.vercel.app

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Can someone please go to Sheffield and put 50p in the meter?

A screenshot of https://www.northernpowergrid.com/power-cuts-map showing a huge power outage in Sheffield

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yes yes hospitals etc but.. SAVE THE ALPACAS! They're scared of the dark

A screenshot from https://www.northernpowergrid.com/power-cuts-map of the current power outages in Sheffield.
There are over a 1000 and the map cannot show them all.
At the bottom left is an alpaca farm

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Am giving that dialect quiz a go ( mydialect.us/quiz-standar... ) and .. wtf is this question?

A question from a dialect quiz which tries to geolocate you depending on how you pronounce words or use certain phrases.

Question 48 of 60
🔎
What do you call it when rain falls while the sun is shining?

sunshower

the wolf is giving birth

the devil is beating his wife

monkey's wedding

fox's wedding

pineapple rain

liquid sun

I have no term or expression for this

other

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Now this is a conspiracy theory I can get behind

A reddit post from r/CasualUK

From user tomwaitsgoatee

"The government have more traffic cones than they can store, which is why you frequently see them out on the side of the roads but no actual roadworks being done."

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I mean... how much more blatant does their God need to be?

BBC News headline - Six people injured after sign falls at Christian festival

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

But which is better, there's only one way to find out...

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I wonder why there is a speed restriction on this part of the railway.... oh, yeah, that'll do it www.opentraintimes.com/maps/signall...

A screenshot from OpenTrainTimes showing a live view of the signal blocks on approach to Swindon. Two of the blocks are filled with text VERY and HOT

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A bus with a numberplate ending in bus!

A optare bus operated by Cotswold Green in Cirencester. It is the number 54 to Stroud.
It has a numberplate of CG56 BUS.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

It's actually cloudy and cool outside!

A picture taken standing in the central reservation of a dual carriageway.
The sky is covered by grey clouds.
There are houses to the left and trees to the right.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Did you know that Iceland will give you £1 for alerting them to a shoplifter? One whole pound.

The terms and conditions for 'Shop a shoplifter' on the Iceland.co.uk website

Customer £1 Reward – Terms and Conditions

Eligibility: Open to UK residents aged 18 or over who shop in store and have a validly registered Bonus Card.

Participation Procedure: Customers who observe a suspected shoplifting incident within any UK Iceland or FWH store, excluding Iceland local and The Range, should discreetly inform a staff member present in the store. The staff member will use their judgement, in accordance with the relevant training and guidance they have received, to consider whether the information provided appears reasonable. If so, the customer will be eligible for a £1 Bonus Card Top Up Reward (“Reward”).

Iceland staff may undertake investigative measures, where appropriate, to determine the customer's eligibility for the Reward. The decision of Iceland staff is final.

Rewards will be given to all customers who independently and correctly identify a shoplifting incident regardless of whether someone else has already reported it. Reports that appear to be based on overheard information may not qualify.

Reward: Customers who are eligible for the Reward are required to present a valid Bonus Card at the till. Upon verification of both the eligibility and Bonus Card account, the Reward will be promptly credited to their Bonus Card.

Limitations:

Only one reward per customer per day.

Reports must be made in good faith. False or malicious reports may result in disqualification and account suspension.

Safety Notice: Customers must not put themselves or others at risk. This initiative does not encourage physical intervention or confrontation by customers or Iceland staff.

Public Conduct: Customers must not publicly announce, share, or publish any details of the incident, including on social media. This includes naming of suspected individuals. Breach of this clause may result in disqualification from the initiative forfeiture of Rewards and further action.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I bet they'd have preferred the view behind them to be honest

A stone bench facing away from the sea on Weymouth beach front.
The inscription reads
In loving memory of
Gordon James and Doreen James

1933-2012 1935-2025

Together again, enjoying the view they loved so much

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It's a fucking DRAWER, you illiterate fucks

large draw organisers on sale at One Beyond

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This meets your definition of a motorbike. It even has a battery so it's an e-bike. Also I really want one so I can chase people down the pavement slicing their toes off.

White Winds Limited 21V Cordless Grass Trimmer, Wheeled Lawn Edger with 2 Batteries. A motorbike apparently.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Oh man, this could be SO many touring comedians. I can think of 3 off the top of my head. "It's to protect my family" is the usual one.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Why email me that my bill hasn't yet been generated? Are you trying to build tension? The amount you owe us THIS month is........ ....... ....... Come back tomorrow to find out

An email title from EE
'Your latest EE Broadband bill - Will be available soon'

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

You don't generally go for a fucking day out mate

Screenshot of a Facebook post from the Swindon Community Notice Board
'If you planning on going g to A&E I would avoid it unless your desperate'
(All spelling mistakes from the original)

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

That thing where your countries fan's NOT being cunts for once is news

BBC News headline 'England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup'

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Worst Twilight Zone knock off ever. (Or a new Crystal Maze area?)

An android notification from the eufy app stating 'You have entered the geofencing zone.'

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Whatever your definition of lolly, surely we can all agree that the pyramid shaped things are irritating sticky stupid bastards

A Jubbly ice lolly - a pyramid shaped flavoured ice consumable package in cardboard.
The cardboard will go soggy.
The insides will either melt or disintegrate all over the face and hands of the consumer.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Is the town centre picturesque or is the bus stop picturesque? WE NEED TO KNOW

A headline from the Swindon Advertiser "Disbelief as two people caught 'having sex' in picturesque town centre bus stop"
Pictured - a woman is bend over a stone wall with a topless man behind her. The stone wall forms part of a stone bus stop.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

RainAlarm just pinged and holy shit that's some heavy rain on it's way

An image from https://www.rain-alarm.com/ showing a heavy rainstorm over Bristol that is heading North East

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It was the 'Any old toot' tour, they decorated the bus and everything

The TootBus tour bus. Lots of room at the back for Nicko to bang the shit out of his drums but a thoughtfully covered area at the front so that Adrian doesn't get his hair wet in the rain. The number of the bus? 666.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Last year we got to walk out onto the court with the prizes at the trophy presentation. Volunteers get free uniforms and mainly the experience of helping the event or public. It's very cool.

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mathewsmith.bsky.social @mathewsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

@megabrow12.bsky.social You're the only person I follow that might be slightly impressed that I got to do the coin toss for the Women's Single Semi Final at the Nottingham Open. I got to keep the coin!