Derek Alan Meins

Winston lives in the hearts of all who witnessed his legendary pumps.

Apologies. That wasn’t necessarily meant for public airing 🤣 Congratulations nonetheless

I can highly recommend that you do, as the article suggests, listen to this…

Wonder how many there are now? Less than 10 I’d wager…

Ha ha. I’m very much looking forward to this… plenty more juicy details in the vault if you need them.

Indeed. If you need any further details, I’m happy to provide. 🤣

Very much so. Every weekend we we drive for hours to a marquee filled with strange vegetables and jars of jam/chutney. It became very competitive at times. Most of the kitchen appliances in our house were prizes from onion shows 🤣

I think it was mainly because when you had a good ‘set’ (they are judged on size, shape, uniformity), you’d want to take them to various shows to increase your chances. Made for not very fun summer holidays though 🤣

Send help…

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Yeah, it’s tough. We’ve been really lucky finding a supportive venue who help us out. I think the most important thing is trying to find/build a community and doing it all together.

An image showing two members of the Glasgow band Maz + the Phantasms wearing T-shirts promoting the community music organisation, Lancaster Music Coop.

A few fellow Weegies, Maz + The Phantasms, who were honoured to have on recently 👌

Thanks for sharing. We shall keep fighting the good fight ✊

Just re-upping this. The world feels very grim at the moment but watching this young, disabled-, queer- and ND-inclusive community grow reminds me things aren't all bad. They're getting closer to opening but any help makes it easier. Non-profit, volunteer-led, general force for good in the world 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️♾️

It’s a massive con, is what it is…

Huge congratulations to the wonderful @wildtwin.bsky.social on winning this year’s TLS Ackerley Prize for his amazing book, ‘Wild Twin’. Very well deserved sir. Great stuff 👏

Wow! Fantastic news Jeff. Congratulations. Very well deserved.

A very informative thread and definitely worth reading.

If you could chuck a few bob our way I'd be very grateful. It's an immersive school project. The kids get hands-on experience of the filming process as well. They, and Lancaster Film Institute, are amazing. Please repost/share/bung us! Thanks, you're amazing too, whatever.
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‘Ravage: An Astonishment of Fire’, by MacGillivray - The Bottle Imp To refer to this as a book of poetry would not only be misleading, it would also be to undersell it. Yes, it contains striking examples of Kristján Norge’s adept poetical abilities, but it also contai...

I did a book review which appears in the latest edition of The Bottle Imp by @asls.org.uk You can read it here, if you wish. www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2025/06/rava...

As is correct, my friend. Anything else would be gauche

If your band ever wants to venture south of the border too, let me know if you fancy a gig in Lancaster sometime.

@balumcarnes.bsky.social Good to meet you today. Very much enjoyed your talk and input.

Cat sat on books and envelopes. Very happy family. Thanks Postie 🫡

@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Daphne Hornswog sends her approval and endorsement. Thank you very much for sending the books. We can’t wait to get stuck in. Much appreciated. @k2mey.bsky.social

James Hogg’s gravestone in Ettrick Kirk yard

Monument erected on the site of the cottage where Hogg was born

Ettrickhall farmhouse

Tibbie Shiels Inn, where Hogg frequented throughout his life.

I’ve been having a wonderful time on a ‘research visit’ in search of James Hogg in the Ettrick Valley. Magical 👌

Look at me, look at me…

I’m not made of money, Jennie 🤣

Proper bargain. 20% off. What can possibly go wrong…

Celebration of literature, travel and music to boost Lancaster Music Co-op campaign An acclaimed screen, stage and radio writer will next week bring tales of his time travelling across Europe in the 1970s to Lancaster University for a special evening in support of Lancaster Music Co-...

This event I’m organising with @wildtwin.bsky.social is THIS FRIDAY 23rd May! Read all about it and book tickets here: www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/nationa...