I enjoyed, I must admit, rambling on myself on this topic, but absolutely loved the reminiscences of @Pro_Rata above and @dixiedean . Poetic and touching. Like Northwestern Simon Armitages. (View Post)

Greater Manchester specialises in depressingly named suburbs whixh turn out to be just as depressing as the name suggests. In addition to Gorton, I cite the examples of Weaste (Salford), Mumps (Oldha… (View Post)

Fair to say though that Labour chasing the votes of the far left in 2019 was also a disaster. (View Post)

The parentheses are important there, just to give context to any potential tourists. (View Post)

Evening everyone. I've just got back from an unexpected evening out with a mate of mine, his mother in law, his brother in law and his brother in law's partner. There was a quiz, and we won… (View Post)