Even at my age it feels good to get excited for a gig .. well I am.. Kevin Morby hits Mcr tomorrow 😬

What has any of this got to do with the Mayor of Gtr Mcr... tell us what you will do for the people of GM 🙄

Just watched a band cover Blitzkrieg Bop.. amazed myself I still know all the words 50 years later, but can't even remember my neighbours' names

Desperate & also dangerous tactics from the Green Party in Gtr Mancs when they are actually coming 3rd in most recent opinion polls ... nothing about a manifesto on the campaign leaflet just Labour bashing 🙄

A very frustrating thing yesterday, got a RAIL REPLACEMENT BUS, not just a bus or tram to connect with a train, the BUS gets stuck in traffic or whatever then the train it connects too just leaves .. yes I know why that happens but literally by 90 secs 😬, after an hr on said bus 🥲

Our next mayor .. ❤️

On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to those who have given everything to keep our country safe - and those who continue to protect it today. It was an honour to represent Manchester City Council at the Armed Forces Day event this morning.

Enjoy the match and the last of the sun everyone 🍻

In Piccadilly Mcr waiting for a train & realising why I usually avoid travelling on a Saturday 🥲

My sleep last night & this is after dozing in a chair on and off since about 7pm, heat exhaustion I suspect, these long summer evenings have been lost on me 🥲

Don't forget to put tomorrow's underwear in fridge before bed tonight, 🥵

Shout out to the posties, refuse collectors, delivery drivers, bus drivers etc... it's gonna be a sweaty few days

Gonna be a chaotic Park Life or maybe Take That for some of the people on my train into town ... bottles of wine already on the go 😂...

Over last few months just watched all 3 seasons of Ted Lasso, easy watching perfection, brought me so much joy #believe

Your fave bars all showing World Cup games is like dealing with the Xmas crowds .. ' I just don't wanna be in there ' 😬

To any of Sth Manc friends who've not yet stepped outside .,, the sun is already as hot at 8.15am as it was about 1pm yesterday, 🥵

Went into town to try & cope with the post SFA gig comedown, Bundo, Beermoth, Flawd & Balance ...perfect combo, ready for the weekend now

Anyone looking for their next watch, I highly recommend Legends on Netflix, fantastic story & it's only 6 episodes, Steve Coogan amongst others need I say more

Kicking of a musical May with a trip to SFTOC in Salford the 1st of 3 music festivals for us this month ( Wrexham & Sheffield to follow ) this & 2 Super Furries gigs, good times ahead ... June is for resting

After the chilly winds in Lyme park yesterday I've stuck with long trousers & a jacket for today's outing ... wind has dropped & I'm already regretting it, gonna get a bit sticky this afternoon 😎😥

Probs too late to catch Joshua Idehen on this tour as it's sold out... but you really should try & see him if you ever get chance, epic last night in Notts Rescue Rooms

Ok so Nottingham does have some redeeming features I've just managed to get petrol for £1.53 a litre 👊🏼

I remember saying something like this in a 6th form debate ( when they asked what I would do as prime minister) 😬

Called in for a Negroni, turned a page on menu & now I'm gonna have to try a couple of these too, Catalunya is perfect

This is crass & confusing from the Green Party in Levenshulme, I didn't even know that R£form were fielding a candidate but I do know there are 2 great candidates from both the Labour Party & Independents yet here they are being divisive 🙄

For Christians Easter is far more important than Christmas, I've always preferred it for a variety of reasons, here's a few... the weather is better, most pubs/ restaurants remain open, it's more relaxing, lamb roast beats turkey

Nipped in the lovely @heatonhops.bsky.social to say hello on their 11th birthday, it wasn't the Easter BH the day they opened but in typical Mcr style the weather was grim ( like this weekend) ... massive congrats!!!

Just had the unfortunate experience of walking thru NQ on a Friday, it's gone in from one of best places in town to hang out into a nightmare.. 🥲... just got worse & worse over last ten years .. fab tho for Mcr in general

Went to a brewtap on the outskirts of Altrincham yesterday.. I'd hazard a guess that there was as many kids in it as adults... non sat down with whoever brought them, I feel like this has just crept in over last 5 years... 😬... mini rant over

8 years ago David Byrne played Mcr Apollo & it was one of the best shows I've ever seen, more than a gig, was it art or theatre, pure perfection, about 20 performers on stage, all taking turns to shine... tonight we are lucky enough to go again ❤️

Ok, it's been out 6 years but I've just watched The Beastie Boys Story... what an amazing film, I think there's a whole load of their stuff i was unaware of too

Bloke just come in pub, woolly hat, quilted jacket but in weirdly short shorts... my mind is blown

Just for next 36hrs if you don't live in the Gorton or Denton constituency please can you keep your opinions & predictions to yourself... 😬

2 weeks exactly from requesting a renewal passport to receiving new one ( & I sent off 2nd class) ... pretty decent I'd say, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

No photos but spent a good chunk of the day demonstrating against the far right idiots who came uninvited to Mcr today ... they will never win, great to stand with people doing the right thing NO PASARAN 👊🏼

Small wins, didn't rain yesterday & we had daylight at 7.10am in the Republic of Mancunia this morning.. 👊🏼

Few things cheer me up more than a trip to watch a gig in Trades

You know you're in Yorkshire because even when the pub is busy it's not noisy, lovely soft toned accents

Nipping over to Hebden to clean bricks with the Insecure Men .. classic Sunday for IVW

Nigel Farage is in Dubai right now asking billionaires there to fund Reform. These are the people he is selling the UK off to. Foreign billionaires. He loves immigrants so long as they are rich.

Love the republic of Mancunia.. gig ends at 22.40.. then home with a brew by 23.15, on our great public transport 👊🏼

Dear influencers... do you know what 'hidden gem' means, I've just read a place clearly in sight on a major A road described as such, please buy a thesaurus 🙄

Apparently Trump made a call to Man U dressing room at half time today to give the players the boost they needed .. gotta hand it to that fella ain't nothing he can't sort out 🙄

I rarely go into town on a Saturday afternoon ( especially when footie is on) today was so chilled, 3 adults, one pram & baby plus dog, coffee, food, pints & space on train ... no43 why Jan > Dec

Forget the hype, it’s never a blue Monday here at Station Hop in Levenshulme. We have fine ales, tip top sounds and (with your help) some great company. We’re open from 4-9.30. Come down. blackjackbeers.bsky.social #GoodBeer #GoodTunes #GoodCompany #Levenshulme

Mancs you know that shop that had safes & tills on display ( Withy Stores) that most of us can't remember ever seeing open, well it's being gutted, sad times indeed,

Early footie kick off in Stockport means I'm not getting the peaceful afternoon pints I was looking forward to today, packed out 😬

Reason number 57 why Jan > Dec, plenty of space on train to town yesterday, got a walk in at Higher Ground, nice chilled atmosphere in the pub. 👊🏼

In December if I didn't need to be anywhere I was just allowing myself to wake up naturally anyway in Jan I've got the Lumie lamp back out which creates artificial light gradually to a pre set time, feeling miles better when I wake up even though it's earlier 😊

Hey! Just a reminder that every time you post on X you’re continuing to legitimise a platform that frequently publishes CSAM, non-consensual abusive pictures of women, racism, homophobia and fascist propaganda. I can’t understand how anyone with a conscience could be comfortable with that.