There's a lot of nice liberal folk on here who make nice, liberal points. But: 1. If you believe vaccines cause autism - you are a cunt 2. If you believe people on the autistic spectrum are somehow less human and valuable than you because of their condition - you are a cunt. Thank you.

Thanks to everyone who has already ordered our new book. It really helps. Aside from offering some intriguing tales of disarming characters, it makes a perfect Christmas present for someone you think is a lazy twat.

Authors appearing at this year’s festival include Diane Abbott, Robert Elms, Jimi Famurewa, Evie Wyld & John Crace. Plus me and @andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social 😎

The year is 2019. And @deserterblog.bsky.social is still doing hyperlocal pieces about South London neighbourhoods. Raider and Roxy hit Balham.

This 👇

NEW DESERTER PUBCAST: On the loose in Forest Hill and Brockley. Potatoes, Pétrus, pints, plaques, pints, poetry, pre-orders & pints again. Out now wherever you get your podcasts or here on the site with pics and spoilers! deserter.co.uk/2025/09/pubc...

“Surprisingly tender, gently humorous stories of hare-brained schemes and idleness, of loves lost and friendships forged ... Oozing lowlife charmers…” - @tonywhite.bsky.social Join us for a crawl through South London’s louche underbelly in our new book, Deserter Stories. Order: Deserter.store

@vincerai.bsky.social YES to Marmite sausage rolls! It’s also good in mayonnaise….

If you enjoyed our first two books, there's a good chance you'll enjoy our third, a fiction collection of short stories. Maybe a 95% chance. Good odds, with £1 off in September: deserter.store @deserterblog.bsky.social

I you know you know, that’s like the actual boarder. @deserterblog.bsky.social

Today is the day - Bandcamp Friday

The writing's completed 😮 The MS is with the typesetter 📖 The cover is being designed 👩‍🎨 Time to unveil pre-orders for our new book, Deserter Stories! Read all about it here: deserter.co.uk/2025/09/dese...

Double bubble tonight as we bring you Cask Wednesday downstairs (all cask beer £4 a pint). While upstairs the cider is flowing for our curated tasting session. Six great ciders in the house! Ticket info here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-shirkers...

It’s bank holiday in the UK so make sure you pick up your guitar and play some!

Having birthday drinks? Need a space for a performance or a rehearsal? Our air-conditioned upstairs room is available (for free) and suitable for 20-30 people depending on seating requirements. All we ask is that you use our fully-stocked bar downstairs 🍻

So Farage this country’s biggest wanker is running off to the US (again) to tell lies and tales to the US biggest wankers. Remember the time he told the yanks to keep out of uk politics when Obama exercised his free speech? What little creep he is.

Did you know you can now play (and download) Deserter Pubcast on our Substack? It includes a transcript so you can actually see our witterings as well as listen to them. What will they think of next? Books you can hear? Here's the most recent episode. deserterblog.substack.com/p/deserter-p...

The mega folding chair rides again! @deserterblog.bsky.social

Today is the day. Open from 3pm.

@andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social @vincerai.bsky.social Turned on what I think is a private chat… Tony B is closing- I’m sure Danny has been in touch?

10 places left for this so if you were thinking of coming along, now would be a good time to book 🍎🍎🍎

Ghost chilli is apparently so-named because the heat creeps up on you, and not because it tastes like sheet. Thank you. Goodnight.

Lambeth Lullaby: a new Deserter Pubcast out now. (And listeners on Apple Podcasts are now back in business - we hope, may need a refresh) Wherever you get your podcasts and also on our website with more pics: www.deserter.co.uk

The season's started. The Hamlet men are top of the league with just 41 games to go. The Pepper Army will be cheering on the women in their opener at Luton next Sunday. And the Menace kick off on Saturday. It's football as God intended.

Open Mic Night, back with a bang next Thursday, 21st August. Free. Easy. Performers, if you're interested in bagging a slot, please contact Ben: [email protected]

NEW PUBCAST: A Lambeth Lullaby A floating pub and a re-opened pub with roof-terrace and a park view. Plus crisps. Lots of crisps. podfollow.com/deserter-pub...

From the Mirror. The Market place in Vauxhall is offering free pints until 2030 if you change your name to Ben Stokes. 🤩 @vincerai.bsky.social @andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social

@matthew-wright.bsky.social Thanks Matthew! Lovely to speak again. I wanted to ask what the prize £ was for the Japanese rubbish collection show? I can beat the previous winner hands down! I’ll walk into my news agents pick up the slabs of the daily mail / sun / express and telegraph. 3 kilos easy

OZZY! 😫

We shirked, we rusted, we prayed. Thank you to everyone who turned out and made for a great day. #shirkrustandpray

How we’re lining up for the inaugural Cask Wednesay! £4 cask pints all day. #CaskWednesday

Well. I was prepared to be disappointed at these. In fact they really do taste of gazpacho. 🤓 amazing! @vincerai.bsky.social @mileseames.bsky.social @andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social #crispnews

And I got a round of applause on mystery hour.

Two soups?

Get in the fucking sea.

These are my people.

@andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social @vincerai.bsky.social @mileseames.bsky.social Regard! Mes Amie 🧐

@andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social @vincerai.bsky.social @mileseames.bsky.social brought back from Greece by Mrs James. These are banging. #crispnews

@andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social @vincerai.bsky.social @mileseames.bsky.social #crispnews I can taste butter but no garlic…are the even chicken flavoured 🤔

Afternoon James - listening on catch up but for the next time there is an AI Michael Parkinson - done by his son. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

#crispnews M&S biting Torres style with the Serrano ham. Torres have the edge 7/10. Spotted the lays in the corner shop. @andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social @vincerai.bsky.social @mileseames.bsky.social

It’s thunderfly day

My new EP, The Courage of Women is out on Saturday. 1. It's Just Another Day 2. Requiem for Dot 3. Immortal Beloved 4. Louise Michel Lived Here Visit my Spotify profile here: open.spotify.com/artist/5AzgB... And you can pre-save the EP on Spotify here: show.co/1DtydTX

Guh. Shakeshack empty and they take sooooo long.

Essential reading. With some indirect contribution from oneself . #kingofslabs