Sun-drenched bliss in Southbourne. 🏖️ Watch the golden sands of Bournemouth stretch out under a perfect blue sky, with gentle waves lapping the shore. Pure coastal serenity. #Southbourne #Bournemouth #BeachDays #EnglishRiviera ☀️🌊

Watching #BBCLaurak & the fixation on Mandelson is such a waste. With a cost-of-living crisis at home & instability abroad, why are we stuck on 90s nostalgia? People need answers on real issues, not internal party gossip. Let’s focus on what actually matters. 📉🌍 #Politics #UKPol

After smashing an absolutely mad day in the Chazza shop, getting it prepared for tomorrows trade.....I'm now on the bus home to rescue a very cold beer in the fridge that's screaming my name. 🚎🍺

Sunday morning is just better with Victoria Derbyshire in the chair. ☕️ Nothing beats her forensic, no-nonsense style—she cuts through the spin in a way Laura Kuenssberg often doesn't. That extra bit of edge and accountability is exactly what we need. Essential viewing! 🔥 #VictoriaDerbyshire

Just seen the Green Party political broadcast with @zackpolanski.bsky.social & @greenpartyhan.bsky.social. Thank you for taking on the tired old two-party machine, breaking the cycle and reminding people that power isn’t a birthright of parties — it’s earned from the ground up! Hope is SO powerful ❤️

Happy Easter to those who celebrate 🐣 Spent last night mingling with #Eurovision royalty Cheryl Baker & Jay Adton of #BucksFizz fame celebrating 45 years since they won. Always love their intimate events.

A courageous move by Lush.....thank you!

Strolling through Highgate Cemetery & Catacombs last Friday —a perfect mix of heavy history and unexpected turns. * Karl Marx (the massive monument) * Alexander Litvinenko * Michael Faraday ⚡️ * Jeremy Beadle (a quirky find!) A hauntingly beautiful walk. 🪦✨ #HighgateCemetery #London #History

That classic London silhouette never gets old. 🏛️✨ Spent the morning admiring the Portland stone and baroque details of St. Paul’s from the outside. Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece is still holding its own against the city skyline. #StPaulsCathedral #LondonArchitecture #London 🇬🇧

Tracey Emin - A Second Life 📍 Tate Modern, London

Off to London tomorrow for galleries, museums &—unashamedly—ABBA Voyage for the 3rd time. 💃✨ ​Weird to admit, but I’ll actually miss my job. Annual leave used to be an "escape", but when you’re in the right role, a break is just a pause, not a getaway. See you on the (virtual) dance floor! 🚆🎨 ​#ABBA

​Current status: My "plates" aren't spinning anymore; they’re just wobbling aggressively. Between being an emotional support human at home and a professional firefighter for office nonsense, I’m exhausted. I don’t need a holiday; I need a sensory deprivation tank for a month. 🏳️

​My brain has approximately 47 tabs open, 3 of them are frozen, and I can hear circus music coming from somewhere in the background. ​How are we actually doing today? Give me the honest 1-10 rating.

I know Starmer is performing pretty miserably at being Prime Minister, but just imagine having a President who is so out of touch and arrogant he openly posts racist content on social media. Come on U.S.A, please sort this freak show out. #racist #US #politics

Victoria Wood 🥰😂 Kitty: She said, “Do you like fun, Kitty?” I said, “No, I don’t. I had enough of that in 1958 when I got trapped in a lift with a hula-hoop salesman” #VictoriaWood #Kitty #PatriciaRoutledge

Following on from the Mandelson scandal, when Labour lose the Gorton & Denton by election, surely that has to be the final nail in the coffin for Starmers' premiership? #bbcqt #politics #scandal #ukpolitics

​Is Zia Yusuf on a @bbcquestiontime loyalty card? 💳 One more appearance and he gets to keep the chair. ​Hard to rail against "the establishment" when you're basically the @BBCNews housemate. Any chance of seeing @EdDavey, @ZackPolanski, or @StephenFlynnSNP for a change of scenery? #bbcqt #politics

Just back from a week on MSC Poesia, stopping off at Hamburg, Amsterdam, Bruge and Le Havre. Really enjoyed it but now mentally preparing for one of those weeks where so much is happening you're not quite sure how its going to go! #holiday #cruise #vacation #hamburg #Amsterdam #bruge #lehavre

Was on a work trip and bumped in to this little one! #bull #trainstation #BirminghamUK #metalbeast

​Salty air, sun glare, and coffee in hand. ☕️☀️ Rate this view 1-10! 👇 ​#CoffeeLover #SeaSide #SunKissed #SummerVibes #ViewGoals #CoffeeTime

Afternoon stroll with a hot bevvy! #walking #betwixtmas #fishermanswalk #southbourne

Found the best Christmas presents in charity shop today—unique, affordable,sustainable.These shops are the go-to destinations for gifts with purpose.Shop sustainably gift meaningfully.What’s the best charity shop Christmas find you’ve ever had? #CharityShops #SustainableShopping #ChristmasGifts

“First day I met her, she said: I’m a radical feminist lesbian!” “I thought: What would the Queen Mum do?” - Patricia Routledge as ‘Kitty’ by Victoria Wood 😂

Golden sands, blue skies, and the best company! ☀️ Nothing beats showing friends from out of town why Southbourne in Bournemouth so special. We spent the day soaking up the sun by the pier, enjoying fish and chips, and making memories. Can't beat that beach life!

Toucan play that game. #AmazonWorld #IoW

So today, I got up at 5.45am, well before my alarm. Went to work and processed a new goods order, went to my own shop to end the day. When I for home the house was empty so watered the garden and then prepped dinner. Spicy cauliflower steaks with salad! Yum Yum. Exciting muchly

Happy Bucks Fizz day. #eurovision #BucksFizz

So I recently decided to paint my garden fence.....to protect it. After 8 hours, it turns out charcoal grey is actually somewhere between dark green & blue, and 1 coat on the tin is a complete lie! #FirstWorldProblems #GayDIY #tragic

Today I've been mostly shopping then doing manly power tool stuff in the garden. That is all!

It's Friday night.....what do you do? Stay in, go out? Love my new house ....nesting 🏠

So did I mention I was moving house? Anyhow.....done that! Try to have a few days of rest and relaxation before returning to work next Tuesday? No chance! Have another bout of the lurgy......seriously?!?!

So moving week is finally here.....guess should start packing!

A throw back to July 2024. #symi #island one of the hottest days of the year. Was beautiful.

Am I feeling better? One minute yes, the next? No! This really needs to do one as I have a busy few weeks coming up and need to be fighting fit. #cough #splutter #sneeze

The dreaded lurgy has arrived. Headache all day yesterday, deteriorated today. Temperature, sore throat and painful lungs, tingly bones.....done a test and it's not COVID. Perhaps I'm run down #feelingrough #notcovid #earlytobed

Keeping one eye on the news not to lose touch. The Trump/Musk situation seems like a farce. I wonder how other countries view our U.K #politics situation? 🤔

Just imagine what governments around the world COULD achieve if they taxed those that CAN afford it just a little bit more. #taxtherich

Wow....ti's frosty this morning. Having to use public transport today, on my way to work. Have a great one peeps! #workingninetofive #publictransport

The temperature in the south of the U.K has plummeted today. But then it is January so it should be cold!

So this is 2025.....how's it started for you? A lazy day for me as has been miserable weather wise. Back to work tomorrow! #happynewyear #HNY2025

Happy New Year you lovely lot! Hope 2025 brings you peace, happiness and prosperity xx

So today, productive. Took documents to solicitors, paid house deposit & fees . Then off to #Ikea to look at furniture. Question..why do people think it's a good idea to take children there? My parents never did this,we always got taken out in the countryside & fresh air to tire ourselves out!

Went to look at sofas today in all the "big retailers". Didn't find a single one comfortable, and they all had electric recliners and USB ports......just want a normal sofa! Anyone in the UK recommended anywhere? #sofa #sofashopping

Happy Sunday. I'm not a religious soul, more spiritual, I guess. Reminiscing back to March on holiday in Malta. These photos from the St. John's Co-Cathedral on Valetta. Seeing Carravagio's "Beheading of St. John the bapist, "an incredible photographic quality painting. #art #cathedral #malta

Is anyone else still having "picky teas" to use up the leftovers from Christmas? #Cantstopeating

Visited Lymington,Hampshire today. Normally, only pass through to get the ferry to the Isle of Wight. The small High Street was bustling so headed down to the Quay. #Lymington #Hampshire #Quay #Boats #water

Seems to be going quite well......

Saturday.......what does one do today? A gentle meander round the shops perhaps, though I feel that could turn stressful as it's the first Saturday after Christmas. What are you lovely lot up to? #betwixmas #Whattodo #retailtherapy

So, moving in to first home in a few weeks' time. What are those things you wish you'd been told or warned about pre owning?

I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear. This man sows hate, lies and division. He is a grifter and a conman. He does not represent the vast majority of Britons. Repost if you agree P.s. multiculturalism is great.