Reposted by Thomas FrereOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is so very funny youtu.be/SHUvSffmLIQ?...youtu.beMost TV is Just This NowYouTube video by Michael Spicer 55973308
Reposted by Thomas FrereNational Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 30/09/2026Nobody has ever regretted a scone after a long walk. 1422128
Reposted by Thomas FrereThe Autistic Coach | Mati (he/they) @theautisticcoach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Can I do it?” is a terrible measure of disability. Yes, I can do it. Can I do it repeatedly? Can I do it safely? Can I do it without support? Can I do anything afterwards? Can I do it tomorrow too? What does doing it COST? These tell me a lot more about my capability. 23893236
Reposted by Thomas FrereJohn Fielding Aerial Images @john-fielding.bsky.social · 26/09/2026When York station opened in 1877 it was the largest railway station in the world. Its 13 platforms finally let through-trains avoid reversing out of York. Today its great curved trainshed still carries the East Coast Main Line through the city. #York #Railways #AerialPhotography 0346
Reposted by Thomas FrereReece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 25/09/2026If you could take a minute to read this and, if it takes your fancy, then re-post it… I’d be so grateful. 🙏🏻 I’m doing my utmost to #SaveSquareChapelArts for the good people of Halifax & far beyond, and I need all the help you lovely lot can give me. Thank you! x www.canncomms.co.uk/post/actor-a...canncomms.co.ukActor and long-standing Patron, Reece Dinsdale fronts new campaign to save Halifax’s Square Chapel Arts CentrePhoto credit: Reece Dinsdale in the cinema/studio space at Square Chapel (photo by Ant Robling)Reece Dinsdale leads Square Chapel rescue mission: “It’s time to bring it home”Award-Winning Actor, Write... 17411410
Reposted by Thomas FrerePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics. Like Blair, Cameron, Clegg, Mandelson, hired to open govt networks to companies and corporate capture of the state. They sell political capital built with public money. What do we get in return?theguardian.comTom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive LewisWhen a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis 29663304
Reposted by Thomas FrereGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAbandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George MonbiotChanges in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 17925351729
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026What a joy it has been to share some R&R with these folks: Class of ‘87 @rwcmd.bsky.social relaxing at the beautiful www.fonsegre.com with @jameslovellx.bsky.social, @micro-oiseau.bsky.social 160
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Meeting up with college chums in the countryside around #Nevers in central France. And it is so good… 141
Reposted by Thomas FrereArbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Ed Sheeran needs to learn that if you don’t “pick a side”, you’re picking the side of the oppressor. Every single time. It’s that simple. 1222675485
Reposted by Thomas Frerepaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Finally, a hedge fund I can get behind. 👍 'Hedge laying was among the most popular categories of capital grants selected by farmers out of a pot of £225m provided by the government for practical environmental improvements on farms and across the countryside.' www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘It’s really taking off’: hedge revival as farmers rediscover ancient toolsGrant applications in England surge as interest grows in habitat that captures carbon and helps reduce flood risk 27213
Reposted by Thomas FrereDavid Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Anyone know why a newspaper owned by the Fourth Lord Rothermere, who inherited a fortune from the Third Lord Rothermere, who inherited his money from the Second Lord Rothermere, who inherited it from the First Lord Rothermere, is so strongly opposed to inheritance tax? 16760821542
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Just over 30 years ago - playing one of the Dromio twins in #TheComedyOfErrors in Williamson Park, Lancaster for the #DukesTheatre with the marvellous #SimonBridge . How camp were we? #OutdoorTheatre #Shakespeare 230
Reposted by Thomas FrereAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Watching BBC News and it's striking to hear the presenters repeatedly referring to the AfD as "far-right" whilst refusing to ever say the same about the hundreds of actual masked blackshirts currently swarming British ports 8743341048
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Posing with great uncle Mynott - or at least a pic he modelled for when a young man. Not a great work of art perhaps, but it was left to me and I have been happy to be its custodian. It’s now off to a new home with a 2nd cousin who is actually the grandson of the model, even sharing the same name! 050
Reposted by Thomas FrereJacky Fitt @micro-oiseau.bsky.social · 04/09/2026#northerners unite. Excellent #history of our past and cultural leanings from @groomb.bsky.social #booksky 1253
Reposted by Thomas FrereRobert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 04/09/2026With all respect to the BBC, the reason this story "matters" is not about whether it distracts from Reform's conference. It "matters" because it is important our leaders are not conspiring to break the law. 12750381201
Reposted by Thomas FrerePeter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Chris Mason watching Channel 4 News. 491085208
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Viiiiieeeewwwww! #NorthYorkMoors up near Rosedale 0100
Reposted by Thomas FrereFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Australia says data centres need to bring their own green energy - why isn't the UK insisting on the same? Have a listen to South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, "As data centres come on line and bring their own demand for energy, they bring their own supply of power" 2232795
Reposted by Thomas FrereAndy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Why does BBC radio 4 continue to give air time to every policy announcement from Reform UK and little or none to Lib Dems or Greens? Political incorrectness gone mad? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukReform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housingLabour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division". 75820233
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Apparently there was an eclipse… it just felt like the sun was going down here! 🤷♂️ 150
Reposted by Thomas FrereIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Imagine owning a cafe and trying to understand what you are being asked to do here. It's simply not possible. 87586127
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Dear programme makers, can’t you think of anything to make other than #celebrities going on road trips to foreign places? Or anything with celebs in to be honest… Make some #drama - preferably something that isn’t about a serial killer. Thank you. The world. #TV 1101
Reposted by Thomas FrereThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 05/08/2026‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valleytheguardian.com‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon ValleyAs Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable them 10410182
Reposted by Thomas FrereRachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social · 03/08/2026From today, EU citizens have a legal right to know when they're talking to a bot or looking at a deepfake, backed by fines of up to €15m. Thanks to Brexit, we're missing out on this protection.digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu 261134510
Reposted by Thomas FrereRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Still a classic youtube.com/watch?v=5eBT...youtube.comThe Daily Mail SongYouTube video by dananddanfilms 311923
Reposted by Thomas FrereZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Whilst the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, with food and fuel prices soaring, so do global oil and gas companies profits. Shell has today announced it's profits have more than doubled. This is obscene. www.reuters.com/business/ene...reuters.comShell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts pricesShell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher energy prices and increased market volatility during the Middle Eas... 1052106930
Reposted by Thomas FrerePeter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Andy Burnham was talking about social care when a health minister under Gordon Brown. If Labour can sort out an equitable system it will be a massive achievement and rank alongside the creation of the NHS. Caring for ageing parents is one of the most distressing times in a person's life. 1214025
Reposted by Thomas FrereThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/07/2026Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomastheguardian.comWhy many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan ThomasMany Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina 1415856
Reposted by Thomas FrereGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 21/07/2026An electric ice-cream maker was listed at just $17.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. Then it became unavailable at Best Buy, and more than tripled in price to $59.99 at Amazon. Here’s how it happened… 🧵 18532731613
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026At last…relaxing in the French countryside near Aubusson/Felletin. It’s warm but the rosé is chilled…. 160
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Yes! Lyn Gardner in The Stage: "..what distinguishes theatre is its unique ability to make us think and feel at the same time...when the boundaries between the stage and the audience seem to magically dissolve and we are suddenly connected by an invisible thread." www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea...thestage.co.ukLyn Gardner on the communal power of theatreOne of theatre’s supreme attributes is that it provides a collective experience, suggests Lyn Gardner – the opportunity to feel something together 021
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Me and ‘er at a posh wedding in the Cotswolds 😁 080
Reposted by Thomas FrereGlennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Breaking News: FIFA have confirmed Folarin Balogun will be allowed to stand in the Clacton by-election. 7543116
Reposted by Thomas FrereRiding Lights Theatre Company @ridinglights.bsky.social · 02/07/2026LOVELY REVIEW from Review Wizard after last night's press night of MISTERO BUFFO! reviewwizard.blog There's still time to grab yourself a ticket. Two performances tomorrow and two on Saturday! Book at friargatetheatre.co.uk. 111
Reposted by Thomas FrereRiding Lights Theatre Company @ridinglights.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Check out these stunning photos from 'Mistero Buffo', our production of Dario Fo's explosive satire, starring the brilliant Thomas Frere and Cathy Sara. ONLY 6 PERFORMANCES LEFT! Join us @friargatetheatre and get your tickets before it's too late! www.friargatetheatre.co.uk 📸 Tom Jackson 032
Reposted by Thomas FrereRiding Lights Theatre Company @ridinglights.bsky.social · 24/06/2026THE JONGLEUR IS COMING! Take a little peek into rehearsals of 'Mistero Buffo' - our explosive comedy satire on social justice and faith - opening at Friargate Theatre this Saturday Written by Dario Fo Translated by Ed Emery Sat 27 Jun - Sat 04 Jul Tickets at friargatetheatre.co.uk 021
Thomas Frere @tomfrereactor.bsky.social · 26/06/2026We’d just done a tech run so deserved a reward. #MisteroBuffo opens tomorrow night at the #FriagateTheatre in #York. www.ridinglights.org/misterobuffo 080
Reposted by Thomas FrereThe Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026*Whispers* Amazon doesn't need your money, but your local independent bookstore does. 652463586