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Simon Read

@simonread.bsky.social

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Writer/broadcaster: an anagram of 'randomise'. Tweet about #cocktails #beer #blackandwhitefilms #music #puns #football #finance. Work: [email protected]

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Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 3h

I saw Rianne Downey singing beautifully with Paul Heston earlier this year. Now she's got her own album out and is showcasing her songs in a church in Kingston. It's a wonderful setting and she has a great voice and warming personality, which makes for an enjoyable intimate gig.

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 7h

Thanks for the tip. I'm looking forward to it

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 7h

The job search continues.
I had a job offer which included a company car but I can't drive so had to turn it down. It was a great offer but I had nothing to chauffeur it.

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 8h

#blackandwhitefilm of the day: Obsession, 1949. Rarely shown British #FilmNoir, last on TV 20 years ago. Psychiatrist Robert Newton plans the perfect murder of his wife's US lover, but the cops are closing in as suspense rises on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social at 10.05pm youtu.be/YBW2zg6cHdA?...

Noir Alley - Obsession (1949) intro 20220911

YouTube video by Noir Fan (not affiliated with Eddie Muller or TCM)

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Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 1d

Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only

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Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 1d

There certainly is

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, I've been trying to post just more fun things, but I couldn't ignore this

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Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 1d

"The president wants us to be scared, but we will not be bullied into fear and silence".
It's so important to stand up to wannabe dictators like Trump. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump

Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 1d

Back in London now but this was yesterday in Looe

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 2d

Band names for sale:
• Shot To The System
• The Boom
• Spitting Blood
• Not OK
• Short Platforms

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 2d

Very clever

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 3d

An REM tribute band in Cornwall? Yes, REM Pretend have loads of energy and integrity and performed an enjoyable and entertaining set in Looe on Friday night

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Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 3d

Postcard from Looe

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 3d

Have you heard of Emily Hobhouse? I hadn't until we visited The Story of Emily near Liskeard. It's the 1875 house of the heroic humanitarian who exposed the horror of the British concentration camps in the Boer, as well as an interactive war experience. Well worth a visit. thestoryofemily.com

the story of Emily

Emily Hobhouse was an extraordinary Cornish woman, who challenged the social norms of her time, to advocate for the welfare of others. Step back in time to 1875 and explore the Victorian world of the ...

thestoryofemily.com

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 4d

Morning sky outside Liskeard

Simon Read @simonread.bsky.social · 4d

Corrupt dictator Trump has ordered the press corps at the Pentagon to only write stories approved by the state. In other words he's banned the free press. The journalists have all walked out. Thankfully someone has the courage to stand up to the monster