Paul Simpson

'Juncture'
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The Port of London

#London

You are on the list of prime suspects. 😉 Thank you either way.

Holding up a paperback copy of The Rising of the Moon by Gladys Mitchell. Black and white cover held up against teal coloured, painted internal wall.

Not sure from where the recommendation came but just finished reading "The Rising of the Moon" by Gladys Mitchell, first published 1945. Bit of light (or is that dark?) relief on book front. Prolific author. Bought three more titles in her Mrs Bradley series on strength of it. 📚

A sign with a green border spelling the name Ponderosa - the name of the fictional ranch in TV western series made popular in the sixties and seventies, Bonanza.

A ponderer rather than the Ponderosa? You've put Bonanza in my head now and I can't shake it.

GH-2000 London-Paris/Brussels Seaspeed costs less than a plane and it's faster than a ship It's a fact, you save time and money with Seaspeed's daily capital services. London to Paris by train-hovercraft-train takes only 6 hours and costs just £14-40. London to Brussels by train-hovercraft-coach takes just 7% hours and costs only £12-75. And either way the channel crossing takes only half an hour. With Seaspeed you get the best of both worlds. Seaspeed Hovercraft the fast no fuss way to Europe for bookings phone 01-606 3681 or Dover (0304) 202266, Seaspeed Travel Agents or principal B.R. Stations.

In 1976 you could travel from London to Paris by train and hovercraft in just six hours for just £14.40. Those were the days.

Neil Sedaka, “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain” Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 86 The Brooklynite's esteemed body of work also includes "Calendar Girl," "Oh! Carol," "Love Will Keep Us Together," "Where the Boys Are," "Bad Blood" and "Solitaire."

Neil Sedaka was so talented, and he inspired me to follow my dream of being a songwriter.

With love and gratitude and condolences to his family.

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Trashcan Sinatras “The Bitter End” Official Music Video YouTube video by Trashcan Sinatras Official

Trashcan Sinatras: "The Bitter End". First new single in a while. Cherished them ever since "Obscurity Knocks" from album "Cake". Memories blasting that out of car stereo in my Triumph Dolomite as we crossed the South Downs to Rottingdean. Just what was needed right now. 🙏 youtu.be/6Z-vo2ksrW0?...

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I’m so happy with this comp. No acetates or anything recovered from a degrading quarter inch… all songs that will be familiar to anyone who woke up to Wogan/Ray Moore/Steve Jones in the 80s. www.acerecords.co.uk/weds-morning...

Holding up a paperback copy of Wolf Solent by John Cowper Powys, between my thumb and fingers, against a deep red background.

Quite the book. "Wolf Solent" by John Cowper Powys. Took me a little longer than usual reading but magical, earthy with lessons for the soul. A liberation of a true and particular sense of place. 📚

Head and shoulders image of Chris Davids during his interview, against a blue backdrop. Caption at bottom reads: Diagnosed with a brain hernia at the height of my career.

This week's "Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett" podcast: My Brain Surgery with Maribou State's Chris Davids. Had the same surgery for Chiari Malformation almost 30 years ago. Real parallels. Great listen to Chris Davids of the electronic duo. Wish him all the best. 🧠🤕

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Increasingly, I've had to switchover as much as I can to listen to BBC Radio 3. Eases the pain, even if it doesn't help with trust.

Sir Mark Tully obituary BBC correspondent and author whose sensitive reporting from India made him a revered public figure in the subcontinent

I used to love listening to "Something Understood" I always felt I'd learnt something, or been given a different perspective.
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Sir Mark Tully obituary BBC correspondent and author whose sensitive reporting from India made him a revered public figure in the subcontinent

Very sad to hear about the passing of former colleague Mark Tully, the "voice of India" and also a wonderful presenter of "Something Understood."

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Beautiful news. Huge congratulations!

Top deck of a Glasgow bus, 1995, photo by Martin Parr.

Got hold of some this moquette pattern a few years ago. Had it made into near indestructible dining seat cushions, and a wingback armchair cushion. Texture and look continue to make me smile years later.

On a day full of grey skies and mud, love is still in fashion.
#Wildflowerhour

Making the commonplace moments of magic. RIP Martin Parr - and thank you!

A photo of my rather pale faced great uncle Harry, appearing to wear an orange paper party hat from a Christmas cracker, as well as a shirt and tie with a cardigan.

Your post about many families having an Uncle Harry who doesn't quite fit in, the one daring to be different is spot on. Dad's Uncle Harry in Leeds was what can only be described as 'nocturnal'. On family visits from Hampshire, his exclusively post-midnight appearances both fascinated & unnerved me.

Tale Waves – from Gilly Stewart Tale Waves is brought to listeners by Farnham based children’s storyteller, Gilly Stewart.  Each episode is introduced by the character ‘Hetty Tale Waves’, who hands over to a different storyt…

Supporting Gilly with a new direction for her storytelling onto YouTube gave me a useful distraction from social media, and other noise I wanted to avoid. Think episodes got better as we went along and have a hint of Uncle Mac/Children's Hour vintage radio.
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Flver with two colour photos of Gilly Stewart, one top right and one bottom left. and the following text: Tale Waves Gilly Stewart's storytelling podcast for children. Original audio format now reimagined for YouTube. 25 video episodes feat. original writing, classica music. soundscapes. fantasy worlds & life lessons. On YouTube. search for Tale Waves, Sound Vault and Gilly Stewart, or Tale Waves podcast, and find links to all episodes on the original SoundVaultHQ.com website.

"Tale Waves" was Gilly Stewart's storytelling podcast for children, part of Farnham's Sound Vault community project (2017).

Audio format reimagined for YouTube (2025). 25 videos. Original writing, classical music, soundscapes, fantasy worlds & life lessons.

Playlist> youtube.com/playlist?lis...

‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service The long read: After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can be

‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service

Radio 3 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with an all-day broadcast from the Highland Chieftain Train from Inverness to London Radio 3's Train Tracks includes a whole-day broadcast and five live programmes across the country

#BBCRadio3 is broadcasting from a train for an entire day to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern #railway 🚂

📻 Listen to Train Tracks, live on Saturday 27 September on BBC Radio 3 and #BBCSounds

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Too much street furniture/clutter, competing with the pavement parking is a particular joy when a neurological issue impacts on your balance. Still, I'm sure they are impactful... 🤔 Give us back our pavements!

Have been a huge fan of Diana Luke since listening as a teen to my local radio station, Guildford's County Sound, then on Jazz FM and GLR. Now I'm one of the band of "moonbathers & bedwarmers" who tune in avidly to her late night show on @boomradio.co.uk. Thanks @theliveluke.bsky.social 👏👏.