Monthly Archives: November 2012

Dear Rotherham & Croydon – do you want some Respect?

“Vote Respect” they told me. “Vote Respect and vote for change” is what they said. And Vote Respect I did. Well, for me, a Respect voter, there’s been a change. It’s not been good. I wasn’t apathetic, knowing a bit … Continue reading

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Originally posted on Am I Kulchad Yet?:
Music, acrobats, trapeze artists and death-defying stunts, all played out 200ft in the air… exactly the outlandish, outrageous performances we’ve come to expect in Bradford’s wonderful City Park. I knew this year’s Christmas…

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#TweetBD – The Final Table

Well, it’s over. I’ve recorded how our local politicians have used social media, namely Twitter, to sell our wonderful city and fabulous district. I challenged them to retweet, share and crow what’s great. The results have been, well, interesting. I … Continue reading

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#TweetBD Day 6 – Welcome to BD1K

The penultimate day of the competition and, hyperbole aside, we have a player who’s effort, strength and sleight of retweeting hand would surpass those of Hercules, the Hulk and Harry Houdini combined, surely cementing fist spot. Stand up and take … Continue reading

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Bradford Christmas Lights Switch-On – Exciting!

I never thought I’d say this but, I’m really looking forward the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Bradford on November 17th. Suffice to say, it’s at my new favourite place, City Park, and I know they know how to put on … Continue reading

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#TweetBD Day 5 – A Double Century!

#TweetBD day 5 – and things are getting exciting at the top and the bottom. There’s been a record-breaking day for one politician, a change of position in the MPs’ mini-competition, and one councilor may be about to realize that … Continue reading

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