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Richard Stokes

@richardstokes.bsky.social

Insomniac Coventrian currently living the dream in Banbury. Serial lurker, master introvert. @coventryrugby.bsky.social season ticket holder and player sponsor.

181 Followers  |  443 Following  |  110 Posts  |  Joined: 06.02.2024  |  2.0996

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Many Lebara customers will be disappointed to learn that their phone provider has been advertising on GB News, which pumps out content like this:

20.08.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5

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10.08.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@seanlwoodcock.bsky.social
How is this allowed to happen while 'concerned citizens' have free reign to lay seige to hotels with impunity?

10.08.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been a few years but some great memories of trips both solo and later with the kids. Hope you have a great time.

05.08.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can’t get enough of these videos. @diaperdiplomacy-m.bsky.social is a must-follow.

30.07.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6225    πŸ” 1966    πŸ’¬ 533    πŸ“Œ 227
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Trump’s Caddie magically drops a ball for him not in the deep stuff ⛳️

27.07.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7836    πŸ” 2636    πŸ’¬ 920    πŸ“Œ 958

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14.07.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hadn’t come across NSRO before. Really enjoyed this, now going to trawl the back catalogue. Thanks for the recommendation.

01.06.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ealing Trailfinders 55 Coventry 38 - Ealing crowned but Cov lay claim to heir apparent...and the winner of this year's Championship Food Watch is... For Cov, and especially for many of the younger, less experienced players, this season has been something of learning curve. At times, a steep one. Despite the challenges, Saturday demonstrated just h...

Ealing Trailfinders 55 Coventry Rugby 38 - Ealing crowned but Cov lay claim to heir apparent
www.covblog.org/post/ealing-...

26.05.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coventry Rugby 67 Nottingham 5 - crowd get a glimpse of the future as Cov youngsters put Archers to the sword those starting the game yesterday did more than enough to show that there's a core of young players that has the potential to take Cov forward to that next level, even without such as talisman as Kves...

Coventry Rugby 67 Nottingham 5 - crowd get a glimpse of the future as Cov youngsters put Archers to yhe sword
www.covblog.org/post/coventr...

18.05.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coventry Rugby 49 Caldy 31 - tactical changes make the difference as Cov fitness tells After 65 minutes Cov led Caldy by just 4 points and the result was still very much in the balance, with the visitors quick on the counter ..

Coventry Rugby 49 Caldy 31 a tactical changes makr thd difference as Cov fitness tells
www.covblog.org/post/coventr...

06.04.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Prem clique still going strong.

03.04.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fortunately we played at home on the Friday night and missed the worst of the storm, the majority of spectators sheltering in the stand.

30.03.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, but as Tim mentions, the experience would be very different in inclement weather. A good result for @coventryrugby.bsky.social , another 5 points in the bag - for what they’re worth.

30.03.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An exciting game of rugby today in the Championship between Chinnor and Coventry today, with Coventry eventually winning 45-37.
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29.03.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bowie and Jagger doing Dancing in the Street - what were they thinking / taking?

29.03.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Statement by Whole Game Union Co Chair and Nottingham Rugby Chairman, Alistair Bow - Nottingham Rugby As we head to what will be the first SGM on Thursday since 2000, I’m reflecting on how we have got to this point, and I keep coming back that its been poor actions taken by those that have a say, thos...

For anyone interested in the background to the RFU SGM this Thursday

www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/open-stateme...

23.03.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A regular sight here in North Oxfordshire, extending their range up from the Chilterns

01.03.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
History/ Red Kite Reintroduction Programme Historical Red Kites, Latin name Milvus milvus, were once commonplace in suitable habitat throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As well...

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01.03.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Red kite?

01.03.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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All with only one boot on πŸ‘ž

#PremRugbyCup #ComeOnCov πŸ”΅βšͺ️

16.02.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Merde

08.02.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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08.02.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very naughty bit of handling from Cov’s tight head Eliot Salt πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

02.02.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Canada Rugby trapper hat in red and black with maple leaf badge

Canada Rugby trapper hat in red and black with maple leaf badge

Would buy @coventryrugby.bsky.social

02.02.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a message advising Kion staff that X will no longer be used as a social media channel.

Screenshot of a message advising Kion staff that X will no longer be used as a social media channel.

My employer ditches X. Yay!

24.01.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coventry Rugby 24 Doncaster Knights 23: Cov hold on to secure much needed win - Coventry Academy prove far too strong for Hartpury Following 3 straight losses and a series of disappointing displays even in victory, yesterday's win was a much-needed boost

www.covblog.org/post/coventr...

19.01.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An information dark age is upon us. I’m logging off | Stewart Lee As Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos attempt to reshape our reality, my advice is to avoid their toxic platforms and wait it out

It *is* time to pack Amazon in and order from other retailers. πŸ‘‡

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...

19.01.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Written in 1979

16.01.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Article written in 1979 about Woodlands School Coventry, describing it as β€˜rather remarkable’

Article written in 1979 about Woodlands School Coventry, describing it as β€˜rather remarkable’

Article written the year after I completed my 5 years, some might say it explains a lot.

16.01.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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