Jane Hill
@janehill.bsky.social
I do comedy, lecturing, journalism, radio and writing. I like beaches, books and buildings.
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Jane Hill
@janehill.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Just saving this for posterity, like someone grabbing the family photos before fleeing a house fire.
Hey, iPhone, other than in this one post, I will literally never want to write “abd” so feel free to autocorrect it. Thx.
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hey, iPhone, other than in this one post, I will literally never want to write “abd” so feel free to autocorrect it. Thx.
By the way, if you’re in Plymouth, you may want to know that this is from The Bow Deli in Stonehouse. They’re tucked behind the Lidl on Union Street, opposite the Lord High Admiral.
www.thebowdeli.com
www.thebowdeli.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
By the way, if you’re in Plymouth, you may want to know that this is from The Bow Deli in Stonehouse. They’re tucked behind the Lidl on Union Street, opposite the Lord High Admiral.
www.thebowdeli.com
www.thebowdeli.com
I’ve just eaten lunch at 10.30 because I happened to be near the deli that sells roast pork sandwiches with a lovely bit of crackling on each slice plus a pot of warm gravy to dip it in. And who can blame me?
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I’ve just eaten lunch at 10.30 because I happened to be near the deli that sells roast pork sandwiches with a lovely bit of crackling on each slice plus a pot of warm gravy to dip it in. And who can blame me?
At the point where I’m losing my nostril hairs, and who knew what an important job they do in damming the tide of snot.
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
At the point where I’m losing my nostril hairs, and who knew what an important job they do in damming the tide of snot.
I didn’t think of this possibility!
Wasn't Mr Rochester, was it?
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I didn’t think of this possibility!
I woke very disturbed at 4am convinced that someone nearby had called out “Jane!” very urgently.
Not sure if it was a dream, a rando in the street outside shouting, or God calling to me like he did to Samuel in the temple that one time.*
(*I was a teenage Sunday School teacher.)
Not sure if it was a dream, a rando in the street outside shouting, or God calling to me like he did to Samuel in the temple that one time.*
(*I was a teenage Sunday School teacher.)
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I woke very disturbed at 4am convinced that someone nearby had called out “Jane!” very urgently.
Not sure if it was a dream, a rando in the street outside shouting, or God calling to me like he did to Samuel in the temple that one time.*
(*I was a teenage Sunday School teacher.)
Not sure if it was a dream, a rando in the street outside shouting, or God calling to me like he did to Samuel in the temple that one time.*
(*I was a teenage Sunday School teacher.)
I’ve hit a stage of being permanently hungry. I went too early with my tea (a substantial lasagne at around 5pm) and now I need a whole nother meal. If this doesn’t build me up, I don’t know what will.
I’ve lost a couple of stone since this cancer malarkey started (note: my BMI currently stands in the middle of the “healthy” range so 🤷🏻♀️).
I picked up a Macmillan guide to a “building up” diet to avoid losing more. I note that it’s basically “what Jane eats.”
I picked up a Macmillan guide to a “building up” diet to avoid losing more. I note that it’s basically “what Jane eats.”
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I’ve hit a stage of being permanently hungry. I went too early with my tea (a substantial lasagne at around 5pm) and now I need a whole nother meal. If this doesn’t build me up, I don’t know what will.
Reposted by Jane Hill
Noel Edmonds: Who’s the first Noel?
His wife: Oh God. Not again.
Him: Do it.
Her (wearily): You’re the first Noel.
*lovemaking commences*
His wife: Oh God. Not again.
Him: Do it.
Her (wearily): You’re the first Noel.
*lovemaking commences*
November 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Noel Edmonds: Who’s the first Noel?
His wife: Oh God. Not again.
Him: Do it.
Her (wearily): You’re the first Noel.
*lovemaking commences*
His wife: Oh God. Not again.
Him: Do it.
Her (wearily): You’re the first Noel.
*lovemaking commences*
I’ve just used the expression billy-o in a WhatsApp. I’m 97.
December 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’ve just used the expression billy-o in a WhatsApp. I’m 97.
On the bright side, I don’t have to pay for my Covid jab this year.
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
On the bright side, I don’t have to pay for my Covid jab this year.
I’ve lost a couple of stone since this cancer malarkey started (note: my BMI currently stands in the middle of the “healthy” range so 🤷🏻♀️).
I picked up a Macmillan guide to a “building up” diet to avoid losing more. I note that it’s basically “what Jane eats.”
I picked up a Macmillan guide to a “building up” diet to avoid losing more. I note that it’s basically “what Jane eats.”
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I’ve lost a couple of stone since this cancer malarkey started (note: my BMI currently stands in the middle of the “healthy” range so 🤷🏻♀️).
I picked up a Macmillan guide to a “building up” diet to avoid losing more. I note that it’s basically “what Jane eats.”
I picked up a Macmillan guide to a “building up” diet to avoid losing more. I note that it’s basically “what Jane eats.”
Facebook algorithms can fuck right off (also that’s the US spelling of fuelled so it can fuck off twice as hard).
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Facebook algorithms can fuck right off (also that’s the US spelling of fuelled so it can fuck off twice as hard).
Oh no, I’ve accidentally ordered an item from one of those companies that wants to be friends.
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Oh no, I’ve accidentally ordered an item from one of those companies that wants to be friends.
Further to this, a thing called GREAT! Player (accessed via the Freeview Play app) seems to be the motherlode without shelling out for Hallmark.
November 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Further to this, a thing called GREAT! Player (accessed via the Freeview Play app) seems to be the motherlode without shelling out for Hallmark.
I discovered a nice 4-mile circular walk and quickly I found that I had a favourite field.
November 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I discovered a nice 4-mile circular walk and quickly I found that I had a favourite field.
Felt well enough today for a little stroll to lovely Devonport Market Hall, where I cautiously (masked & beanied) did a quick tour of the artisan craft market.
November 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Felt well enough today for a little stroll to lovely Devonport Market Hall, where I cautiously (masked & beanied) did a quick tour of the artisan craft market.
Reposted by Jane Hill
So here's a thing. I help run my local food bank, and we're doing this: 12 Days of Christmas Giving.
It's the busiest time of year for us and we have to build up our stocks right through December.
I know you're not in N4, but all food banks are in the same boat, so if you can help please do! 🙏🎄
It's the busiest time of year for us and we have to build up our stocks right through December.
I know you're not in N4, but all food banks are in the same boat, so if you can help please do! 🙏🎄
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
So here's a thing. I help run my local food bank, and we're doing this: 12 Days of Christmas Giving.
It's the busiest time of year for us and we have to build up our stocks right through December.
I know you're not in N4, but all food banks are in the same boat, so if you can help please do! 🙏🎄
It's the busiest time of year for us and we have to build up our stocks right through December.
I know you're not in N4, but all food banks are in the same boat, so if you can help please do! 🙏🎄
My hairline seems to have receded about an inch overnight and most of it is on my pillow. Beanie time, I think. And maybe clippers in a couple of days.
(By the way I’m supremely relaxed about the hair loss - a very minor inconvenience as the chemo does its job).
(By the way I’m supremely relaxed about the hair loss - a very minor inconvenience as the chemo does its job).
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
My hairline seems to have receded about an inch overnight and most of it is on my pillow. Beanie time, I think. And maybe clippers in a couple of days.
(By the way I’m supremely relaxed about the hair loss - a very minor inconvenience as the chemo does its job).
(By the way I’m supremely relaxed about the hair loss - a very minor inconvenience as the chemo does its job).
Great thread.
Buckle up, we're going in
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Great thread.
I went to see The Real Thing on Broadway in 1984. I was staying in NY with a rich girl (friends of friend) and she took me. I felt extremely out of place. I remember nothing about the play or cast. But I do remember I was using a child’s beach bucket (with a lid) as my handbag.
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I went to see The Real Thing on Broadway in 1984. I was staying in NY with a rich girl (friends of friend) and she took me. I felt extremely out of place. I remember nothing about the play or cast. But I do remember I was using a child’s beach bucket (with a lid) as my handbag.