Robin C-F
@robin.cantrill-fenwick.uk
Arts Management. Audiences. Data. Publishing. Life in the North Pennines with thoughts on culture, politics, and a side of Denmark-appreciation. Chief Exec at @bakerrichards.bsky.social and @artsprofessional.co.uk
Interesting that this is the first black Friday with native access to price history on Amazon - so it's possible to see how many items do indeed put their price up in the run up to Black Friday, to appear discounted this weekend.
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Interesting that this is the first black Friday with native access to price history on Amazon - so it's possible to see how many items do indeed put their price up in the run up to Black Friday, to appear discounted this weekend.
The political drama today in Aalborg has been intense and literally no-one I know cares. Curses! 🇩🇰
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The political drama today in Aalborg has been intense and literally no-one I know cares. Curses! 🇩🇰
Today a department of Northumbrian Water emailed a contractor of ours a file
The contractor emailed it to me
I emailed it back to a different department of Northumbrian Water, who didn't receive it in time to process it today.
Which is quite vexing, given we have no water until this is sorted.
The contractor emailed it to me
I emailed it back to a different department of Northumbrian Water, who didn't receive it in time to process it today.
Which is quite vexing, given we have no water until this is sorted.
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today a department of Northumbrian Water emailed a contractor of ours a file
The contractor emailed it to me
I emailed it back to a different department of Northumbrian Water, who didn't receive it in time to process it today.
Which is quite vexing, given we have no water until this is sorted.
The contractor emailed it to me
I emailed it back to a different department of Northumbrian Water, who didn't receive it in time to process it today.
Which is quite vexing, given we have no water until this is sorted.
Good morning from my inbox.
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Good morning from my inbox.
First (proper) snow of the year has arrived in the #NorthPennines
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
First (proper) snow of the year has arrived in the #NorthPennines
Just the London Pension Fund Authority asking a perfectly normal questionerer
November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just the London Pension Fund Authority asking a perfectly normal questionerer
Geekily interesting how two huge media organisations can have the exact opposite interpretation of privacy law / policy as to whose faces to blur or unblur on these stories (Guardian, and BBC)
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Geekily interesting how two huge media organisations can have the exact opposite interpretation of privacy law / policy as to whose faces to blur or unblur on these stories (Guardian, and BBC)
I'm staying in the sort of hotel that offers you a glass jug in the room with paper filter pre-installed for you to percolate the perfect coffee following the manual provided.
But not an iron.
But not an iron.
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'm staying in the sort of hotel that offers you a glass jug in the room with paper filter pre-installed for you to percolate the perfect coffee following the manual provided.
But not an iron.
But not an iron.
Today I had to order some roadworks signs, and on the order confirmation I discovered it's an unprecedented time for roadworks signs
October 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Today I had to order some roadworks signs, and on the order confirmation I discovered it's an unprecedented time for roadworks signs
Just do it. Like the Lib Dems and tuition fees this government, thanks for the winter fuel allowance, is burdened by an original sin which condemns it to one term. May as well do the right thing.
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises at Budget - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises at Budget - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises at Budget
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Just do it. Like the Lib Dems and tuition fees this government, thanks for the winter fuel allowance, is burdened by an original sin which condemns it to one term. May as well do the right thing.
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises at Budget - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises at Budget - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The mainline into Euston features multiple graffiti tags saying "I farted in Yoga", and now I'm wondering if Celia Imrie is out there with her spray can of a Monday night?
October 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The mainline into Euston features multiple graffiti tags saying "I farted in Yoga", and now I'm wondering if Celia Imrie is out there with her spray can of a Monday night?
All the Threads algorithm shows me these days is men obsessed with airline status - not just the gratuitious mentions of their frequent flyer programme, but the casual mentions of business class or the lounge, the complaints about non-frequent flyers... One guy this morning complaining that [1/2]
October 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
All the Threads algorithm shows me these days is men obsessed with airline status - not just the gratuitious mentions of their frequent flyer programme, but the casual mentions of business class or the lounge, the complaints about non-frequent flyers... One guy this morning complaining that [1/2]
"Step 1 of *23*?"
October 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Step 1 of *23*?"
Psyching myself up for a big meeting with the final movement of Sibelius 5, because I'm *that* kind of classical music tosser.
October 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Psyching myself up for a big meeting with the final movement of Sibelius 5, because I'm *that* kind of classical music tosser.
Off to @livetheatre.bsky.social on Friday to see Bad Lads by @graeaetheatre.bsky.social, which plays there until Saturday night - if you want to too, you need to get your skates, or other mobility aid of your choice, on 🛼
October 7, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Off to @livetheatre.bsky.social on Friday to see Bad Lads by @graeaetheatre.bsky.social, which plays there until Saturday night - if you want to too, you need to get your skates, or other mobility aid of your choice, on 🛼
My husband has got me absolutely hooked on the Inspector Gamache novels 🕵️♂️
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My husband has got me absolutely hooked on the Inspector Gamache novels 🕵️♂️
Reposted by Robin C-F
Very timely and interesting statement from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Particularly interesting re my own work, but also to those who want to know just what the hell is going on.
'Engaging with the grief and anger of white working-class communities that this comment...' 1/3
'Engaging with the grief and anger of white working-class communities that this comment...' 1/3
Beyond the flags: grief, polarisation and the work of repair
Amid grief, rage and division, there are seeds of hope and repair to be found in the North East. But they will not flourish if we stay silent.
www.jrf.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Very timely and interesting statement from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Particularly interesting re my own work, but also to those who want to know just what the hell is going on.
'Engaging with the grief and anger of white working-class communities that this comment...' 1/3
'Engaging with the grief and anger of white working-class communities that this comment...' 1/3
Contains a lovely piece of history - a telegram / telemessage from Trevor Nunn to Cameron Mackintosh railing against his plan to cut one of the show's pivotal songs www.thetimes.com/article/f17b...
‘What are you trying to prove?’ The furious rows behind the making of Les Mis
As the hit musical turns 40, John Nathan talks to the original team about cutting songs and sacking lyricists — and tours a revealing new archive
www.thetimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Contains a lovely piece of history - a telegram / telemessage from Trevor Nunn to Cameron Mackintosh railing against his plan to cut one of the show's pivotal songs www.thetimes.com/article/f17b...
Is it? What a world. Interview with David Lammy in the Observer
September 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Is it? What a world. Interview with David Lammy in the Observer
What a song, what a voice
Something inside so wrong: Labi Siffre tells Tommy Robinson to stop using anti-apartheid anthem
Something inside so wrong: Labi Siffre tells Tommy Robinson to stop using anti-apartheid anthem
Exclusive: UK singer, 80, says it is ‘absurd’ as a ‘positive atheist, homosexual black artist’ for far right to claim his work
For decades, Labi Siffre’s hit (Something Inside) So Strong has been a global anthem against apartheid. It was inspired by a documentary about apartheid-era South Africa, and was widely reported to be Nelson Mandela’s favourite song.
But now the singer-songwriter has taken the step of issuing Tommy Robinson with a cease and desist order after the far-right activist incorporated the song into his social media posts and used it at the recent “unite the kingdom” rally in central London. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM
What a song, what a voice
Very interesting from @edvaizey.bsky.social on recent guidance on corporate sponsorships for museums
Broadly aligns with my view that we draw the ethical line in the wrong place at present, though it's obviously a very difficult judgement call
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Broadly aligns with my view that we draw the ethical line in the wrong place at present, though it's obviously a very difficult judgement call
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Museums must be free to decide their own partnerships - Arts Professional
The Museums Association has recently proposed changes to its Code of Ethics. Former Culture Secretary, now Lord Ed Vaizey, thinks the proposals are misguided and ill-informed.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Very interesting from @edvaizey.bsky.social on recent guidance on corporate sponsorships for museums
Broadly aligns with my view that we draw the ethical line in the wrong place at present, though it's obviously a very difficult judgement call
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Broadly aligns with my view that we draw the ethical line in the wrong place at present, though it's obviously a very difficult judgement call
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
Loved the Downton movie at the Hexham Forum cinema tonight - note-perfect sentimental mush. #IndependentCinema
September 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Loved the Downton movie at the Hexham Forum cinema tonight - note-perfect sentimental mush. #IndependentCinema
I have this morning learned that Peterlee in County Durham is named after a campaigning Methodist preacher and Trades Unionist called Peter Lee
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September 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I have this morning learned that Peterlee in County Durham is named after a campaigning Methodist preacher and Trades Unionist called Peter Lee
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