Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 9hThe Bamburgh lighthouse seemed surprised to see us this evening. 020
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"What would you do if I sang out of tune, would you stand up and walk out on me?" 130
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Spending a week at Budle Bay, Northumbria. Being welcomed by a Harvest Moon (sadly does not include Neil Young). 030
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Apparently, all the British government had to do to stop this pernicious and destructive dry spell, was to schedule a cricket test match at Headingley (Leeds). Here in London it's been raining for at least two minutes, with no signs of it ever abating. Oh, it's stopped. As you were. 152
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Currently in Gloucestershire at the source of the Thames. Here's Mrs Whelk pointing to the precise spot where water emerges during moister times. 250
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Just finished 'Fibber In The Heat ' by Miles Jupp. The perfect summer read. Funny, poignant and charming, it's not only about cricket but the sub-continent and a young man's impetuous dreams. Highly recommended. 011
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Today is Roger McGuinn's 84th birthday. Not just the voice of The Byrds, but much much more. He's also the reason I bought a Rickenbacker 12 string. 131
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Canterbury library being as classy as you'd expect. 110
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 30/05/2026I'm currently watching 'For A Few Dollars More' and I've realised I've never seen it before. And yet, if you'd asked me, I would have sworn I'd seen it lots of times. 030
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Happy Birthday to my pal Seven Pitches. Have a great day Jo. xxx🤩 000
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Just got a postcard from a friend. Apparently she's a prisoner in Portmeirion. @f1annie.bsky.social 121
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026On 20th Feb 1985 I went to see The Bangles play at The Marquee based solely on this photo I'd seen that day in the listings magazine Time Out. They were sensational. #TheBangles 032
Reposted by Prof Reg WhelkBarbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 19/02/2026To celebrate the second screening of THE TURKISH DETECTIVE on BBC4 at 9pm Saturday 21 February I am giving away one copy of an Ikmen first edition. RT and follow for a chance to win. Winner revealed next week. 21514
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 20/09/2025It's a tad busy outside the apartment this morning. #thames 131
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025As I'm sure everyone knows, the 16th Sept 1400 is the day that Owain Glyndwr declared himself 'Prince of Wales'. We visited the memorial to his daughter, Catrin, which is in St Swithin London Stone Church Garden just off Cannon Street. (BTW we are not Welsh, just seemed like a fun thing to do). 140
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025The Oval, yesterday, 16th September 2025. It was a bit chilly. 120
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 30/08/2025It only took 3 days to read the latest Poe and Tilly. I think it's MW Craven's best yet. Terrific read. Loved it. 020
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 25/08/2025It's 50 years since the Born To Run LP was released. The album cover on the right was taken off the wall display at the Hammersmith concert in 1975, the one on the left is our original copy. Just played it and it still sounds fresh and new. 130
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Currently in Carlisle for eldest daughter's coronation as Alumni of the Year; just when you think you couldn't be any prouder. 130
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Great reverb in this abandoned railway tunnel on the way to Keswick. 061
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 18/07/2025A lovely walk this afternoon on the old Keswick Railway Trail. 020
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Today's the 4th of July. Aimee Mann got it right the first time when she wrote this; ‘Today's the fourth of July Another June has gone by And when they light up our town I just think What a waste of gunpowder and sky’. 000
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Birthday present from daughters. I've been after this book for years. Going to read it slowly with accompanying soundtrack. #LauraNyro 110
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Canary Wharf tonight taken from my bedroom window. The sky is actually a deeper blue, but my camera phone is pretty crap. 000
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Charity shop find: a near mint copy of Herb Alpert's 'Going Places'. 150
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Proud dad post: Here's my kid making a speech to the good and the great assembled at the Tullie opening last night. Not a dry eye in my head. #Carlisle 000
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 25/04/2025I've travelled up to Carlisle for the opening of Tullie museum and art gallery's new space. 031
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Spent this afternoon watching 'The Great Escape' from soup to nuts. Now settling down to watch Spurs v Forest. If you have a Spurs shirt, put it on now. 100
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 07/04/2025I was lucky enough to see Clem Burke play twice. Firstly, in a small club in Bond St, when he was drumming for Michael Des Barres, and then a few years later for Blondie at Glasto. He was a huge presence on stage and never gave less than his all. Will be sadly missed. 021
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Stopped off for a lunchtime pint at The Hole in the Wall. Pint of Timothy Taylor's Landlord, and Hendrix 'All Along the Watchtower' on in the background. #Torquay 010
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 12/03/2025I always fancied a Bond guitar, never even played one, but they looked so cool. #MickJones 020
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025I was at this Clash gig in St Albans, it was May 1977, and it was stupendous. 020
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025On the recommendation of davyh, l popped into Farsight Gallery off Denmark St, to view the Mick Jones exhibition. 120
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 02/03/2025In the last couple of days we have sadly lost David Johansen and Joey Molland, the last remaining members of the New York Dolls and Badfinger respectively. Two bands that now join the 'no members left' brigade. 041
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Now Playing: Bette Midler's second album. Picked up for a quid last week at a church sale in Egham that I happened to be passing. Chased down with a shot of very cold Aviation gin. 020
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 25/01/2025View from the balcony is pretty nice tonight. 010
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025So, farewell Garth Hudson, last remaining member of 'The Band'. My abiding memory of you is at The Royal Albert Hall, climbing up to that magnificent in-house organ to play the opening chords to 'Chest Fever'. The sound filled that old hall and left shivers down my spine. #TheBand 010
Prof Reg Whelk @profregwhelk.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Had a lovely, nostalgic walk around Kensington High Street/Church St, invoking memories and stories from over 50 years ago, including the hairdressers where I heard 'Hunky Dory' for the first time. Ended up in a terrific pub called The Mall Tavern. 040
