RIP Eddie Harty who won 1969 Grand National on Highland Wedding, trained by Toby Balding.
Historic race as it was the first Grand National to be broadcast by the BBC in colour.
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Some new words here from Roger Taylor of Queen.
Who could possibly be the inspiration for this new song called "Chumps"?
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Thanks to everyone for your support. @BoomRadioUK @MikeReadUK @SeanUsherRadio the JustGiving page for #everyOneDeservesAChristmas justgiving.com/campaign/2025-β¦
Well this is rather nice.
#ShineYourLight the Heritage Chart Christmas number 1.
Mal is such a lovely, kind man and this tops off a great year.
Llongyfarchiadau @malpope.bsky.social
Voted βοΈ
It's the week before the Heritage Chart Radio & TV Christmas Chart & #shineyourlight is at NO 4 Would you help us to get as high as we can please Mumbles A Cappella Swansea Silver Rhythmaires Bright Light Bright Light Cerdd NPT Music Tis Done uk.surveymonkey.com/r/522BLGP
Iβve been thinking a lot about the bond between us band of musical brothers The Jacksβ¦βthere is a friend that sticketh closer than a brotherβ. For us that was Wal and this week, in between the tears, we will smile as we remember what made him so very, very special. www.malpope.com/goodbye-old-...
Good to say "hello" to @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social this evening at the Christmas Lights switch on in Caldicot.
Also to say "thank you" to John Griffiths who is stepping down from the Senned prior to the May elections.
Nadolig LLawen both.
Every year it seems to come around earlier and earlier. No not Christmas I mean recording the new Everyone Deserves A Christmas Charity Record. www.malpope.com/shine-your-l...
@malpope.bsky.social Christmas Song for 2025
Shine Your Light.
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As I look back at this week I am astounded by such levels of brilliance and excellence I have witnessed and been a part of in my hometown. World class football and world class pianos. www.malpope.com/a-world-clas...
@racingpost.com
British racing unites as 363 sign open letter urging chancellor to abandon betting tax hike
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If you're watching #BBCAntiquesRoadshow tonight this is a track produced by @eltonofficial John at @AbbeyRoad Studios with Elton on Backing Vocals youtu.be/bBusGv1cJ6s?...
3 days to go www.atgtickets.com/shows/mal-po...
@malpope.bsky.social you were sandwiched between good company today on Lucy Owen show.
A Friend of mine has set himself a challenge of running 5 half marathons on 5 consecutive weekends all for the charity Shine.
Shine support people with Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
The first challenge was last Sunday and this weekend it will be Windsor
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My thanks to @Deanthomaswelch for including me in this report about the #Swansea Amphitheatre. Next time at @ArenaSwanseaβ¦
From #owainglyndwr to mal pope courtesy of @jasonmohammad and @BBCRadioWales @ArenaSwansea
Behnaz played you too. π
Slightly different gig to normal but an honour to tell the story of the underground chapel @ Mynydd Newydd Colliery and my grandfather who for a time was the keeping of the Bible
Have you seen this man???
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#AxeTheRacingTax
The @bhahorseracing.bsky.social is asking for you to...
π«΅ Play your part at axetheracingtax.co
#AxeTheRacingTax
The front page of the Racing Post today.
Perhaps send this to your MP today as Horse Racing shuts down in solidarity to #AxeTheRacingTax
@catherinefookesmp.bsky.social
@jessicamordenmp.bsky.social
Thanks to your amazing support 'Best Of Times' is the highest new entry @HeritageChart The vote is open again. Homecoming Concert @ArenaSwansea 8th Oct @BoomRadioUK @BBCRadioWales @SwanseaBayRadio @Tisdone1
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Just going to wait here for a bit and see if anyone notices
If you've not heard @malpope.bsky.social new song, please give it a listen.
Very upbeat tune and a rather good animated video too.
#BestOfTimes
Tickets are now on sale www.swansea-arena.co.uk/shows/mal-pope
Number 3 bottom left... Caerleon?
