One of my final pre-orders from the summer has been completed. A very intelligent, spooky story - brilliant for this time of year. #DarrenSimpson #Lykewise

Maya walking round giving off monster vibes. #CelebrityTraitors

Loved ‘Gloam’ as the setting felt very ‘Woman in Black’. This one was even darker dare I say. It’s going to be a popular choice in class. Looking forward to what comes next from the quill and ink/pen/computer of @jamackay_

Listening to Nessun Dorma and I am immediately transported back to being 10, during the summer of simply the best World Cup ever. #lastnightoftheproms

As another (well-earned even if I do say so myself) summer holiday comes to a close, always like to reflect on what I’ve managed to devour reading-wise. A great set with some more brilliant ones lined up as I head into yet another Autumn Term #MGFictionAddiction #Reading

I don’t really ever want to do players down, but I am stunned someone has paid £40 million (there or thereabouts) for Diouf. A couple of decent crosses aside, he was an absolute defensive liability - which is problematic for a left back. #WHUFC #WestHam

Not been a Claret Member for a couple of seasons now (can generally get tickets when I want to get across & found the end of the Moyes into Potter/Nuno era meant I didn’t relish going) but I’ve used my old Claret Number & it’s worked to add my tuppence worth. #Badge #WHUFC

Sixth form place secured and accepted for the Banana. Got three more years of the exam results scary summers ahead with his GCSEs next year, her A-Levels the year after and then his the one after that! #didntthinkthisthrough.

Although they aren’t major X/Twitter users I cannot promote @Booksforbugs highly enough. Regular pricing is outstanding and they currently have their £1 and £1 ‘shelf’ jammed with books we have in our ‘recommended reads’ for each year group. It’s fast delivery and a steal.

Another year comes and goes. Croatia you were painful at times (bites, stings and very, very clear glass doors) but also brilliant. #Croatia2026

I was always under the impression if you plead not guilty and maintain that through a trial over and over, and are then found to *be* guilty, you get a longer sentence. That it’s supposed to deter those for whom the evidence is irrefutable. Clearly not. #HenryNowak

After a night with mates watching and having sat so down after tournaments where we’ve gone home before we should, that one felt like it was totally on us. It felt like something I’ve watched at club football for years, sitting deeper and deeper trying to hold out. Never works.

Each year when the Year 6 production sets are being painted, there is always a chance to see what I can include. The Egypt backdrop for Joseph this year and an undersea one for The Little Mermaid being good examples. #COYI #Hammers #WestHam

I held on for a year where I knew singing would be a real asset and they showed that was the right call. Another one done, not sure how many I have left in me! #Joseph2026

A couple of days late posting after daughter’s prom and bits, but more than happy with my birthday gifts (got some book vouchers too!)

After many, many years of #LondonMarathon rejections and many, many years of @RoyalParksHalf ballot rejections, I have found a new mistress to reject me. Welcome to my life @LLHalf same time next year, and the one after I guess.