Last orders for @theoddies.bsky.social at @fcunitedmcr.bsky.social are at 13.00 this Saturday, 18 April join us, with Shugufta Choudhury and Baker Island, for pies, peas and peace.

There's only so much Fake Rush a boy can take. I've retreated to the comfy seats in the bar at The Met in Bury.

🔴 CLUB STATEMENT FC United of Manchester response to the Northern Premier League’s Written Reasons regarding their decision in relation to our fixture against Stockton Town fc-utd.co.uk/news-story/r... #WeAreStrongerUnited

Big Day in Indiepopville. Tickets for @marthadiy.bsky.social at Trades in September this morning. Pre-order of new @lameorecords.bsky.social released U.S. Highball LP with mixtape and tote bag bundle from @monorailmusic.bsky.social this afternoon. Delayed gratification is the new thing.

Available for pre-order from @monorailmusic.bsky.social in the UK.

They killed the Stonewall Rainbow Laces campaign and now they're going after the Pride campaign that replaced it in the Premier League. "Premier League’s Pride campaign triggers legal complaint over ‘gender ideology’" share.google/KrRwCkfpWyZZ...

Wow. This is how the Chair of the NorthernPremier League responds to criticism. He's got to go. @thenpl.bsky.social

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Fox hunting was meant to end over 20 years ago, yet trail hunting has allowed it to continue. The government's consultation is our best chance in over 20 years to finally fix the broken Hunting Act. Respond today: https://leagueacs.co.uk/aS2L1

David Squires delves into… Happy Mondays’ manic drugged-up trip to Barbados

Eternal.

Close encounter with a female fallow deer near Horse Shit Farm and an even closer one with these wood anenome down Prestwich Clough / Drinkwater Park.

⚽️ MATCH DAY INFO Turnstiles open from 1pm, with bars, food and the club shop all ready to go - get down early for what promises to be a fantastic day! All the key match info, including a note on spectator conduct, is here: fc-utd.co.uk/news-story/h... #WeAreStrongerUnited

How Much Shit Will America Eat

If you see this, I implore you to post a picture from whatever device you’re using with no explanation

With verve, dash, courage (and maybe an old bone), Ace Pilot Snoopy takes to the skies in Peanuts: Snoopy and the Red Baron! The Collected Peanuts by Fantagraphics supports Canine Companions.

I watched this on YouTube last night based on a couple of recommendations I can no longer find and can highly recommend it on every level. It delivers like few other proto-feminist Mexican SF films with singing cowboys, papier mache monsters and stunning protagonists in leotards.

Just seen my first ducklings of the year on the Irwell in town, between The Lowry and The People's History Museum. The goosanders are also back. On the stretch opposite the cathedral.

From @b7comics.bsky.social Dan Dare: First Contact graphic novel by @alexdecampi.bsky.social @marclaming.bsky.social & Michael woods with covers by art powerhouses @jhwilliams3.bsky.social and @westonfront.bsky.social here are the first 4 pages of story! www.kickstarter.com/projects/798...

bet those astronauts can't wait to get back to earth and choke down cold Big Macs at the White House while gagging at the stink of trump's full diaper

Should now be at Trades for @prolapseband.bsky.social , but no trains from Manchester to Hebden Bridge due to a breakdown at Mytholmroyd! Having a pint...

And here I was just marvelling at that wonderful sleeve. (I can only seem to quote respond to messages in this thread).

Four more years.

One of Sheffield's best DIY, inclusive music venues is under threat because of a bureaucratic shambles by the government and local council. Help them out if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/the-lughol...

4CD APR 26 OFFER OUT TODAY !!! Use code 'april2026' b4 02 Apr to claim 20% disc and pay 1 shipping on ltd ed digipak CDs by: Vain Pursuit, @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social*, Summer In Vienna and @mythicalmotors.bsky.social * *Also avail on Vinyl (see link) subjangle.bandcamp.com/album/4cd-ap...

It’s that time of year - folks asking us about #bumblebees - WHY THEY’RE SEEING THEM ON THE GROUND - so here’s a thread to explain. Please #repost! Every queen that survives means a new colony that gets to exist and produce new queen #bees for next year! So important to #share! 1/9 #nature #caring

May Day! May Day! Celebrate your loved one’s annual dreadful sacrifice with this snazzy Wicker Man card www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch

RIO amigos - i need help

wouldn't it be funny if EVERYONE blocked this Attie AI account @ bsky.app/profile/atti... before they could do anything with it

Anybody know who is supporting @prolapseband.bsky.social at @thetradesclub.bsky.social on April Fool's Day? I'm too stupid to know how to find out.

If you see this, post a concert photo you took.

Whether you're a collector or a newbie, now is the perfect time to stock up on our EC Artists’ Library: it's Fantabucks time! You'll get a $50 gift card for every $50 you spend on our website--no code needed, gift cards will be emailed after the sale ends. https://ow.ly/Nj4C50YyYsu

News or Fall Song?

An inspirational bookmark, this archive of illustration from c.1950-1975 is a joy. And growing weekly. www.modernillustration.org

Plus: a quick guide to the two-step process for opting out.

And if you want individual cards, I got The Fall, Joy Division, Charlatans, Blossoms, Stone Roses, The Smiths, Oasis, New Order & James cards at www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch too!

Where's Mo?

⚽️ FLIXTON - VIRTUAL TICKETS A reminder that tomorrow’s friendly against Flixton has unfortunately been postponed However if you’d like to support the club on Non League Day tomorrow, you can buy a virtual ticket here; fcumshop.co.uk/products/vir... #WeAreStrongerUnited

@perennialtheband.bsky.social Uncle Mickey has a question...

Kendo Nagasaki has pulled out of the LDN show he was due to wrestle his retirement match on next week in Dudley, over the promotion increasingly cosying up to the Reform party. Fair play, imagine being morally outflanked by Kendo Nagasaki.

This is the best $25 you will spend...well, in your life. www.humblebundle.com/books/collec...

A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

Post a non-religious picture you think of as holy.

I really need to go to Filthy McNastys and Dance to Sounds of Fuzz. Tonight.

This year's #JTSoarFest initial line-up. Some absolute diamonds in there. May have to stay two nights this time as it would be nice to see @acertainratio.bsky.social 46 years after I first encountered them (I am assuming they are headlining on the Sunday). newsletters.limitedrun.com/s/60cbbac5-8...

RELEASE THE UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES TODAY DONNIE....

We’ve got plenty of options for you to have your tea at FC - so get yourself down early and make a full evening of it at Broadhurst Park! #WeAreStrongerUnited

Last Thursday I was able to renew my pledge as a card-carrying member of the @perennialtheband.bsky.social society. As you can see, they move so fast and generate so many soul vibrations a humble phone camera cannot clearly capture them.