Debbie H

@debbiereads

Widow, proud mum of a resident doctor, cockapoo guardian. Retired teacher. Cake, history, books and The Archers.

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Debbie H@debbiereads· 9d

Not even embarrassed to post this! Had a big poster of him on the ceiling above my bed. It fell down on my maiden aunt when she was staying! 😁

A photo of David Cassidy, from the 1970s. Chin resting on clasped hands, shiny brown hair and 'come to bed' eyes! Wearing a baby blue jumper and striped trousers.

Debbie H@debbiereads· 27d

This was the post immediately before the one about Yusuf's claims in my feed...

Screenshot of a post headlined "Nigel Farage says he'll 'pick up a rifle' if the government backsides on Brexit"

Debbie H@debbiereads· Jul 10

RIP Patricia Greene. #TheArchers

Photo of Patricia Greene, who voiced Jill Archer in The Archers

Debbie H@debbiereads· Jun 24

Also, this:

A chart showing how bright / neon / black coloured swimwear is more easily visible underwater than white / pale colours. The caption reads 'ls your child's swimwear visible underwater?'

Debbie H@debbiereads· Jun 22

Love seeing where my blood donation goes. This time, it's to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. #GiveBlood #RoSubtype #RareBlood 🩸

Google map, showing the route between NHS Blood and Transplant in Bristol and John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Jun 22

Debbie H@debbiereads· May 6

Says it all, really.

A poster describing what each element of the new Banksy statue stands for. The statue is of a figure holding a flag, which has blown over his face so he can't see, stepping off a plinth into a void.

Debbie H@debbiereads· May 4

A brightly coloured poster that announces 'happy deaf awareness week.' The week runs 4th - 10th May. The poster states: sign language matters, inclusion matters, everyone belongs.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Apr 30

This is from #TheArchers section of the BBC website. No equivalent biography seems to be on there for Erik, but I would imagine it would be very much the same 🤷🏼‍♀️

Page from The Archers website with a biography of the character Jakob Hakansson.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Apr 26

I'm currently enjoying this. Always felt Neil Innes didn't get the recognition he deserved. Love the front cover quote from Michael Palin.

The cover of the book 'Dip My Brain In Joy' by Yvonne Innes.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Mar 7

@georgepenney.bsky.social A woman (60s) has returned from walking her lively cockapoo, to find a parcel hanging from the letterbox inside her door. She smiles broadly & her heart lifts. She's been anticipating this moment. Cockapoo grabs the parcel & pulls it out, dropping it at the woman's feet.

A paperback book entitled 'Tiny Moments of Joy' by George Penney.
The cover is bright red, with a faint leaf pattern picked out round the edge. 'Tiny' and 'Joy' are printed in large, white font, which makes them really stand out.
The post-writer can't wait to read it, as she follows George's Bluesky account and finds it fascinating, uplifting and an antidote to the way the world is at the moment.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Feb 27

Bobble hat

Debbie H@debbiereads· Feb 26

Spoof headline states 'The terrifying truth about netball that the BBC refuses to broadcast'

Debbie H@debbiereads· Feb 25

Fair analysis from Crace in The Guardian.

A screen shot analysing Kemi Badenoch, from The Guardian.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Feb 5

I wasn't sure how she'd take to it, but she's very adaptable and, as long as I'm around, she'll give things ago. Cinema provides dog blankets to put on the seats, and bowls of water. Definitely going to do it again! #PicturehouseCinemas

A cream and beige cockapoo, slightly in need of a groom, is snoozing happily on a dog blanket in a dark cinema.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Feb 2

Martel Maxwell on #HomesUnderTheHammer describing one of these as a cooker, or bread oven 🙄 Anyone with half a brain knows it's a washing copper, which explains its proximity to the mangle. At least she knew what that was!

A brick built copper, which was used in 19th / early 20th century for washing clothes. A fire was made in the bottom, whilst in the top a large copper basin was inset, in which the warm water was used to wash clothes and linens.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Jan 26

Black and white photo of St Therese of Lisieux as a young woman, with the quote "Let us love, since that is what our hearts were made for."

Debbie H@debbiereads· Jan 20

Seems a good day to share this, from Rubio last May.

A press statement from Rubio, dated 22nd May 2025, welcoming the UK / Mauritius agreement on the Chagos Archipelago

Debbie H@debbiereads· Dec 25

Best Christmas present from daughter, two tickets. She even said she'll come with me "if you can't find anyone else to go with" 😁 #TheArchers

A poster advertising The Archers Live At 75 tour

Debbie H@debbiereads· Dec 23

Maybe we're imagining the wrong kind of hula hoop? #TheArchers

A scattering of hula hoop potato snacks.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Dec 16

See the Book of Revelation, chapter 12.

Screenshot of the Book of Revelation, chapter 12, which explains the 'serpents' referenced in the OP.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Dec 13

International netball on terrestrial telly! Hooray 😃

A poster for the England vs Jamaica international netball match. It shows Helen Housby mid-catch. The words Game Day are prominent, in yellow, orange and red lettering.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Dec 2

I beg to differ!!!

A film poster advertising the Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol

Debbie H@debbiereads· Oct 28

Such a lovely and loving couple, reunited now. They have given so much to our cultural life. Loved watching their canal adventures, too! Condolences to their family. RIP Prunella.

Timothy West and Prunella Scales, looking happy and relaxed.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Oct 7

Well that was jolly lovely! #TheArchers

Actress Celia Johnson, head and shoulders. She is wearing a 1940s style hat

Debbie H@debbiereads· Oct 6

The Sound of Bollocks

Debbie H@debbiereads· Oct 1

It's fascinating finding out names for things around the world, isn't it?! For example, I've lived in lots of different places in the UK, and had a short spell in Australia. These have been called plimsolls, sand shoes, pumps and daps! Very confusing 😀

Debbie H@debbiereads· Oct 1

Slippers in the UK!!

Photo of a pair of feet in very furry slippers.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Sep 22

For anyone who needs something beautiful to look at.

A white sand beach on St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, with the island of Tresco across the blue water. The sky is cloudless and bright blue.

Debbie H@debbiereads· Sep 21

Good afternoon!