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@arfursmith.bsky.social

Comedian and (night)mayor of Balham

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Congratulations to all the socks having a holiday

20.06.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Still got 3 more birthdays. This month

15.06.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe nightingales are singing in the orchards of our mothers, and hearts that we broke long ago have since been breaking others. The sky is high the sea is deep, roll them overboard and sleep…”

10.05.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoying bluebells

19.04.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Just heard your Hamlet short story on Radio 4. Beautiful. Thank you

18.04.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo collage of the lineup.

A photo collage of the lineup.

Exactly one month until we venture to the Mill Arts Centre in #Banbury, in the company of @arfursmith.bsky.social, @rosieisaholt.bsky.social & @davidephgrave.bsky.social, for this. www.themillartscentre.co.uk/shows/mostly...

18.04.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Poor old Elon Musk he’s lost 135 billion dollars and now he’s only got 298 billion left. Thinking of organising a benefit for him. Any volunteers to do an act in it?

09.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been nominated in the humility swards! I’ll be really pissed off if I don’t win

31.03.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Duh I’m meant to be giving a motivational speech tomorrow but I can’t really be arsed……

31.03.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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I can confirm Balham Airport is operating as normal

21.03.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Exploring The Meanings of Identity through Poetry - A Workshop Series Join our four-part online workshop on identity with Steve Lottβ€”teacher, director of studies, and 2024 Togetherness Poetry Challenge finalist

As part of the 2025 Togetherness #Poetry Challenge we’re exploring β€˜shared identities’ themes, with online sessions with one of last year’s Challenge poets, Steve Lott based in Harlow, Essex
@arfursmith.bsky.social @poetrysociety.bsky.social @ovyuki.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

17.03.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’ve said it before…..

16.03.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Your documentary was heart breaking and brilliant. God help those poor people

14.03.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Been great to have you

14.03.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poets Together, Awright! Poetry Challenge Launch & Modern Cockney Festival Join us for a relaxed and uplifting evening, with an incredible line up of spoken word performances, drinks, nibbles, and very good vibes.

Everyone welcome at our launch of this year’s Togetherness #Poetry Challenge in Dalston @arfursmith.bsky.social @poetrysociety.bsky.social @poetrydaily.bsky.social @rhinopoetry.bsky.social @pascalepetit.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poets-toge...

11.03.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Start of. Middle of. End of.

07.03.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Seems a Nigerian Prince has left me Β£450 million. Quite pleased

04.03.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Done a sculpture

01.03.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sorry I broke your vase

27.02.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting breaking news in Balham; I’ve got a new pair of slippers!

12.02.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0

See ya Saturday?

05.02.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m game. Email me?

27.01.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Has anyone seen Elon Musk and Ron Hubbard in the same room?

19.01.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

You coming to say hello?

14.01.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes I think our cutlery wants to escape

13.01.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Spotted 2 tigers on Wandsworth Common

11.01.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

My apologies to the people of Balham. I’d booked some snow for today but alas….

08.01.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Pomegranate is an annoying name for a fruit. It sounds like an Australian describing an English stone

04.01.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All of our advisers are currently helping other customers but please hold and we shall be with you shortly (boring tinny music) x 50

30.12.2024 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0