Tickets going fast for @michael_simkins & the #WestHampstead players tribute to much loved Flick Rea, councillor, alderman & community stalwart: on Thursday 3 December. Book via Eventbrite - scan the QR code on the flyer or click this link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-flick-r…

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Denville Hall · Nov 2, 2026 · 8:23 AM UTC

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Denville Hall@denville_hallNov 2

Sir @IanMcKellen explains just why Denville Hall is so special, backstage at RAISE THE ROOF! last night at the Victoria Palace Theatre 💫

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michael simkins · Oct 30, 2026 · 3:11 PM UTC

michael simkins@michael_simkinsOct 30

I can assure you it'll be a fabulous festive occasion to remember a fabulous festive lady...

Friends of WHLibrary@FoWHLNW6Oct 30

Join us to celebrate the late, much loved Flick Rea, councillor, alderman & community stalwart & raise funds for her memorial bench: on Thursday 3 December. Book via Eventbrite - scan the QR code on the flyer or this link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-flick-r…

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michael simkins · Oct 29, 2026 · 5:01 PM UTC

michael simkins@michael_simkinsOct 29

My brother Geoff playing Johnny Mandel's 'Close Enough For Love' at a packed Pizza Express Live. Exquisite..

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michael simkins · Oct 25, 2026 · 10:12 AM UTC

michael simkins@michael_simkinsOct 25

I only scored 14 of them but I think we put on 50 in Delhi ...

Harry (Matt) Burton@mataharifilmsOct 24

Replying to @michael_simkins

@michael_simkins Look what just turned up on the @GaietiesCC chat?

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michael simkins · Oct 24, 2026 · 2:17 PM UTC

michael simkins@michael_simkinsOct 24

Bang on. it's a wonderful evening...

Clive Davis

@CliveDavisUKOct 24

The first five-star play I've seen in quite a while. Ilford Boy is raw, raucous and terrific entertainment. @DonmarWarehouse thetimes.com/article/067e742…

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michael simkins · Oct 21, 2026 · 7:42 PM UTC

michael simkins@michael_simkinsOct 21

This is a FANTASTIC play. Do Not Miss.

David Eldridge 💙@deldridgewriterOct 21

ILFORD BOY @DonmarWarehouse is a stone cold banger and beaut. Go and see it!

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Caroline Berry · Oct 21, 2026 · 5:19 AM UTC

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Caroline Berry@1CarolineBerryOct 21

This clock stopped ticking at 09.13 on October 21st 1966 when a collapsing coal tip sent thousands of tonnes of slurry down the mountainside, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Always remembered. Never forgotten. Especially today #Aberfan60 #Aberfan #NeverForget 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Russell Davies · Oct 18, 2026 · 5:35 PM UTC

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Russell Davies@RRussellDaviesOct 18

Did you miss the first Semi-Final of Brain of Britain at 4.30 this afternoon on @BBCRadio4? I had to unfortunately, but don't worry, it's repeated on Saturday 24th Oct. at 11.30pm. The nation's mug of intellectual cocoa! Cheers!

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David Townsend · Oct 18, 2026 · 3:46 PM UTC

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David Townsend@dt_oldchapOct 18

Thank you, David

David Wright@davidoncricketOct 18

Excellent from David Townsend in October’s @TheCricketerMag

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michael simkins · Oct 5, 2026 · 6:34 PM UTC

michael simkins@michael_simkinsOct 5

Just finished this on Sunday. It is exquisite. I cannot recall being more profoundly moved by a book for decades...

Joshua Knapp

@havingaknappOct 5

Almost no plot. Almost nothing to it at all. A love scene that never happens. No resolution because there is nothing really to resolve. Memory, loss, healing. Real joy, but fleeting. A painting uncovered as lots of other lovely things fade away. One of best books I’ve read for ages.