Countertenor, gin fanatic & artistic director of Ensemble Plus Ultra. British Airways nerd. Opinions are my own.
Joined May 2010
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Appalling customer service attitude from @Tesco after a loaf of bread included in an order for my parents arrived partly eaten by rodents. Aside from the public health breach, they just don’t seem bothered by it. #PublicHealth @publichealthni
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Thrilled that our new album of works by Vivanco has now been released - available on all major streaming platforms. open.spotify.com/album/703ZM…
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The Lord's Prayer - Sir John Tavener
@amycwood @MarthaMcLorinan @WBalkwill @GuyCutting @jimmyvacance @DavidJohnMartin
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“Music is not only a profession... but a mission, a mission to make society better.” @MaestroMuti
Advice from @JustinWelby on @AndrewMarr9 this morning: “if you go to church at Christmas, keep away from the choir”. Thanks for that Justin, you utter waste of space. Nice to know how much we mean to you. Gobshite. #churchofengland #anglicancommunion
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The arts, our musical and visual culture, are fundamental to our wellbeing and public health. Our artists are also our ambassadors. They should have a significant place in phase one of the UK’s COVID-19 reconstruction. @OliverDowden @DamianCollins
On the peril for British classical music. Orchestras could be going to the wall within weeks; the entire infrastructure is threatened. A relief package is needed - but maybe some real change of outlook, too ... theguardian.com/music/2020/j…
No @VodafoneUK broadband at home now for over 48 hours - also no response from their team. Pathetic.
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Could someone at @AerLingus please explain why I've been charged £18 admin fee when I booked it all myself online...?
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As Marine One flew overhead just now I was suddenly inspired by Churchill, born in the very place where the US President dined last night, and I was pleased to offer my own similar salute in a gesture of welcome to our American visitor. #stoptrump #trumpvisituk
Why does @Fullers Sanctuary House in Westminster insist on putting the bins out (and moving customers to do it) well over an hour before closing time? It’s disgusting to stand next to giant bins whilst having a drink.
When is @SadiqKhan going to sort out the public transport in #London? Unacceptably low levels of service. @TfL
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Congratulations to the Reverend Dr James Hawkey who has been appointed the Abbey's next Canon Theologian, to succeed the Reverend Professor Vernon White who retires at the end of September westminster-abbey.org/abbey-…
ALT Jamie Hawkey
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Concierto fantastico del escuadrón Britanico @EnsemPlusUltra en el precioso Monasterio de las Decalzas Reales. 🇬🇧🎼🎼🇪🇸
How can @UpperCrust_uk justify charging £2.45 for a cup of tea? A poor quality teabag and some hot water - rubbish.
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Phrases that mean nothing will happen:
Leave it with me
I’ll have a word
I’ll see what I can find
Consider it done
I’ll make some calls
I’ll think about it
Certainly a possibility
Let’s come back to that
Good idea
Maybe
It’s on my list
Might see you down there
I’ll look into it
Courtesy of staff saying please and thank you would be a start at the Victoria St branch of @StarbucksUK - that's before considering a smile...
Another wonderful @wabbey Institute event last night with the hugely impressive @nick_clegg - expertly chaired by @BBCMarkEaston
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Well done @TfL and @SadiqKhan for plunging London back into the 20tg century. Idiots.