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.
Good morning from my inbox.
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Good morning from my inbox.
They're love'n it TM
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
They're love'n it TM
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)
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
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?
"Step 1 of *23*?"
October 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Step 1 of *23*?"
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 🛼
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
Astonishing Hamlet from Eddie Izzard tonight at Northern Stage - a very sincere standing ovation all round
September 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Astonishing Hamlet from Eddie Izzard tonight at Northern Stage - a very sincere standing ovation all round
The Albert Hall is a thing of absolute beauty, particularly when lit like this
September 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Albert Hall is a thing of absolute beauty, particularly when lit like this
Thought six: If Starbucks want to understand where it's going wrong, they need to start with their American pain au chocolat, and work back from here to examine all the processes that led to the idea that this is worth a) serving and b) $6.
August 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Thought six: If Starbucks want to understand where it's going wrong, they need to start with their American pain au chocolat, and work back from here to examine all the processes that led to the idea that this is worth a) serving and b) $6.
Thought 5: Conferences have done horrible things to my mood and self-esteem over the years. This year has been much better. Boundaries are key. You don't have to do every last thing. Give your energies where you're wanted and welcomed, and don't push to get in where you're not. Just relax.
August 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Thought 5: Conferences have done horrible things to my mood and self-esteem over the years. This year has been much better. Boundaries are key. You don't have to do every last thing. Give your energies where you're wanted and welcomed, and don't push to get in where you're not. Just relax.
Thought 4: Accessible design is so important, and yet... Railway stations and other transport hubs are better when treated as canvases for creativity - buildings old and modern here, and I know which I prefer
August 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Thought 4: Accessible design is so important, and yet... Railway stations and other transport hubs are better when treated as canvases for creativity - buildings old and modern here, and I know which I prefer
Thought 3: Public art can't help but lift a place. The majolica bus stop seat. The downtown branch of a gallery in a old shop. The train station mural. It's all worth it to lift the spirits.
August 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Thought 3: Public art can't help but lift a place. The majolica bus stop seat. The downtown branch of a gallery in a old shop. The train station mural. It's all worth it to lift the spirits.
Thought 2: Get the bus. Shows you a lot about a place I think, and buses seem to be where the destitute of Orange County end up - people shouting through delirium of various descriptions were a consistent audio backdrop. Safety nets. Society needs them. Or it all lands on churches, buses and police
August 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Thought 2: Get the bus. Shows you a lot about a place I think, and buses seem to be where the destitute of Orange County end up - people shouting through delirium of various descriptions were a consistent audio backdrop. Safety nets. Society needs them. Or it all lands on churches, buses and police
10 days in Southern California, two conferences and a ton of remote work done and I'm feeling reflective! Here's some pure self indulgence.
Thought 1: I'm not as old as I will be, but I'm not as young as I used to be. The line being travelling for work being net interesting and net knackering is 🤷♂️
Thought 1: I'm not as old as I will be, but I'm not as young as I used to be. The line being travelling for work being net interesting and net knackering is 🤷♂️
August 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
10 days in Southern California, two conferences and a ton of remote work done and I'm feeling reflective! Here's some pure self indulgence.
Thought 1: I'm not as old as I will be, but I'm not as young as I used to be. The line being travelling for work being net interesting and net knackering is 🤷♂️
Thought 1: I'm not as old as I will be, but I'm not as young as I used to be. The line being travelling for work being net interesting and net knackering is 🤷♂️
lads, what have you done?
July 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
lads, what have you done?
John Niven spot on on the loss of Twitter as a social network
July 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
John Niven spot on on the loss of Twitter as a social network
Last night at the #BBCProms with @rnsinfonia.bsky.social at @theglasshouseicm.bsky.social - such a great night. Lobgesang epic.
July 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Last night at the #BBCProms with @rnsinfonia.bsky.social at @theglasshouseicm.bsky.social - such a great night. Lobgesang epic.