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Matthew Willis

@matthewpwillis.bsky.social
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Aberystwyth based, one time member of Little Green Wheels, music, good food and countryside. Here for some civilised comment, debate and observation. I don’t take many things too seriously.

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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I don’t know about anyone else, but I think that Olympic Curling could be improved by integration with Dale Winton’s “Hole in the Wall" game show.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Just signing the North Cascades over to Canada. No one has done anything about it ever before, but I just did. They said it couldn’t be done, but it can. They say it’s worth Trillions of dollars…can you believe that?
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Lennon archive.org/details/john...
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John Lennon - Imagine (1971) : Nostalgies 60'-70'-80' : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
https://www.facebook.com/Nostalgies607080https://twitter.com/Nosta607080
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
At what point should this not be considered Treason? Nathan Gill colludes with a foreign power to cause the country harm whilst sitting in EU parliament for Reform. Some might wonder what they are for reforming. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
@exeter.ac.uk I thought this had already been evidenced by @equusonthebuses.bsky.social in his discovery of Huw Davies of Aberystwyth. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Well what the actual am I supposed to do with this then? A day with Prince Andrew … Will there be a reissue?
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
I popped over to Twitter to have a look…wish I hadn’t. A few lone soldiers carrying on in attempt to provide some balance, but it is not Twitter anymore…x is a more appropriate name for Elon’s apparatus of hate and violence.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Some, previous unpublished I believe, photos of Genesis, that I have in my collection of 35mm negatives. They are not dated. Possibly 1981/82? Any ideas @almurray.bsky.social @genesisnews.bsky.social ? For what it’s worth, I retain commercial rights, but feel free to have for personal enjoyment.
Tony BanksMike RutherfordPhil Collins
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
On the 200th anniversary of the foundation of London University, and 63 years after the Beatles recorded 10 tracks in one day, the disappointment of my failure to get Oasis tickets will be assuaged. Et tu @equusonthebuses.bsky.social? @almurray.bsky.social
Photo of ticket
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Anyone know what "reform" propose to do with all the Normans. They came over here, murdered people and took all our jobs.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Anyone else wonder whether Elon is a twa ? His education plans already falling short.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Go Vermont.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Enough is enough. Can we put the vile Musk on the next spaceship to leave earth? Just make sure the "Disaster Area" logos are covered until after take off.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Thought for the day. Given the current situation over the pond, I am wondering if we should rename the United States of America to the State of America?
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a sign in the grass says i am a republican but i am not a fool biden 2020
ALT: a sign in the grass says i am a republican but i am not a fool biden 2020
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Wondered which 4-letter word to use, but erred on side of caution. I feel like doing a Bowie at the Freddie Tribute Concert.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Scientists may be telling us "not to worry", but a 1:43 chance of asteroid YR4 hitting us!!! Don’t they watch the movies??? 🪨🌎💥 By the way, I have just bought all the toilet paper in town. DM me if you want some. www.space.com/asteroid-202...
space.com
Odds of an asteroid impact in 2032 just went up. Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry
"We are still at 97.7% chance of a miss from this asteroid."
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Just wondering if now is the time to take back control of the Resolute Desk? #britishwoodforbritishpeople
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I have, this morning, rediscovered the delight that is a crusty bread roll, buttered and filled with cheese and ham. It may surprise you that I cannot what doge think about it.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
I think we need more Poutine in the UK. This is one I rustled up in 2020 following the cancellation of a holiday in Canada. It really is rather nice, but cheese curds are not readily available and so it is a rare treat. I wonder if Tim Hortons could add it to their menu?
A serving of home-cooked Poutine
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Perhaps Canada should apply to join the European Union?
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
If Trump thinks that Denmark has no legal claim to Greenland, does that mean the British can take America back? #makeamericabritishagain We could then be nice and neighbourly to our Canadian cousins.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Wondering if anyone is up for renaming the Irish Sea to the Gulf of Aberystwyth?
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
A little bit faint, but there. Aurora 2025. Mid Wales.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Wrapping books is nice & easy. Luckily, mum has asked for mostly books this Christmas! Trying to paper match wherever possible. @katemossewriter.bsky.social , easy; @peterjamesauthor.bsky.social, less so. Christmas jumpers upsets the red and gold theme. 🤔 Seasonal greetings to one and all. 🎄
Pile of wrapped books for Christmas.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Bread with no butter anyone? #moistgate Who would have thought that something as simple as moist bread would be enough to keep a Conservative leader at bay. I wonder if Kemi would be interested in buying my new bread drying device as seen on Dragon’s Den…Bargain at £50 or £90 for two?
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
It’s a little bit windy in Wales just right now.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Well, no alien invasion today.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Perhaps the Government could implement measures to limit the powers & manage the behaviours of parking firms. Parking needs to be managed, but can be so done in a more civilised way. Perhaps a truly independent body to process appeals would be a start, funded by a levy on the companies
Angry person pointing at UK parking sign printed in very small print.  The person in the picture is not the author of this post.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
It was 24 years ago today. Remembering George Harrison.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
One word for the Notre-Dame restoration; chapeau.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Over in the haterverse, more misinformation. Rather than checking facts, happy to use interpretation by The European Conservative & oblivious that the guidance was 1st published in 2015 & last updated in March 24. Clarkson then regurgitates and seems to be Elmo’s parrot.
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Al Murray @almurray.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Belfast says "bollocks!" for the last time of 2024
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The Trump cabinet bingo competition is not over until it’s over.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Well, there we are then. Trump and Colon’s pick is wedi beni. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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Trump cabinet pick Gaetz withdraws from attorney general nomination
Donald Trump's controversial pick for top US law enforcement official Matt Gaetz says his confirmation process was becoming a
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Exceptional talent often keeps out of sight. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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James Bond theme tune guitarist Vic Flick dies aged 87
The musician best known for playing the guitar riff in the James Bond theme tune dies aged 87.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Beedeebeedeebeedeebeedee. youtu.be/3uEVDdFLBDw?...
youtu.be
Buck Rogers In The 25th Century Opening Credits and Theme Song
YouTube video by Steven (MechaGodzi11a)
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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 20/11/2024
🥳 10,000 Followers on Bluesky 🥳 To say thank you, I'll be giving away a 2024 General Election poster to one winner who reposts this (and is following) in the next 24 hours! Best of luck :)
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
The Adventure Game. Essential ‘80s after school viewing. Gronda gronda. Fabulous stuff. youtu.be/gt-gTDF32gQ?...
youtu.be
The Adventure Game Opening
YouTube video by irnbru70
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Yesterday’s farming protests made me look up congestion charge for agricultural vehicles in London. They are exempt…a potential boom in London tractor sales beckons.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
There was a music teacher at my school who, one day and in a very broad Yorkshire accent, told those of us assembled who had raised concern regarding an instruction he had issued, stated "Eh, boys, I am the real Headmaster of this school". I am wondering whether Elon/Elmo is making similar claims?
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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Delight to report the long-awaited return of semi-professional paranormal investigator Johnny Turnip to the Abergavenny Chronicle. www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/abergav...
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Abergavenny man claims he has saved the world - again!
AN Abergavenny man who claims he saved the world while no-one was watching, insists he doesn’t want acclaim for his “boss moves” but would like everyone to know how close they all came to an extinctio...
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
A starter pack for users, organisations and things in and around Aberystwyth. go.bsky.app/6uDGtZA
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
In light of the latest developments in the Ukraine/Russia conflict, I am thinking of holding a watch party this evening. Filtered water and selection of tinned food provided. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Grim drama telling the story of a nuclear strike on Britain through the eyes of two families, tracing the events leading up to the war and the decade of devastation that follows.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
An interesting and Blueskyesque post on Twitter.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Did our problems start when we moved away from the Gold Standard & started using pretend money? Land/property prices have no real relation to values; farmers have paid huge amounts for land that does not provide sufficient return. This, along with the property price boom, is not sustainable.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The Beatles up for two Grammy awards - Best Rock Performance and Record of the Year for their 2023 single "Now and then". youtu.be/Opxhh9Oh3rg?...
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The Beatles - Now And Then (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
I ventured over to have a look over in Elon’s #fightclub only to find that his pet AI system is recommending news for me based upon misinformation largely spread on X. There is a disclaimer suggesting users verify content but that seems unlikely to happen.
Screen shot of Elon Musk’s Grok putting together a recommended headline based, seemingly, on a lot of X users’ misinformed posts.
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Matthew Willis @matthewpwillis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Fair play to the sub-ed who slipped that in. #budget #farming
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WG RumblePants @wgrumblepants.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Wisden is now on Bluesky (@wisdenalmanack.bsky.social). We have been legitimised.
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a man wearing a yellow jamaica tank top
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