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7 years

As if death by electrocution wasn't enough

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Social-distance baptism...

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Don’t go and see it. Worst Carry On film ever

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Stone Hinge

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What are the chances? (one for the older viewers!)

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I’m very proud and honoured today to have been appointed by HM The Queen as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester. 2020/21. Following in the wonderful Mark Adlestone’s @HighSheriff_GM footsteps from April 17th

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So, after an on-air partnership of 32 yrs, Jimmy Wagg and I are finishing our Sunday morning programme on @bbcradiomanc . Final programme is 28 March. And we're having one last theatre show @StockportPlaza1 on September 19th in aid of @StAnnsHospice Please join us

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I’m sure an Aldi checkout person would have had all those US votes counted by now.

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I should not have had that Sherry before I bought the train set on eBay

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Very clever...

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Thanks to everyone who has supported our Installation, shared the experience with us and sent us best wishes. We really appreciate all your thoughtful messages of encouragement. Best wishes The Sheriffna and High Sheriff

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I’m sure this wasn’t in the High Sheriff job description ...

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It’s a miracle! 34years married

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When you applaud our NHS heroes in half an hour, please also think of our amazing colleagues @StAnnsHospice who are looking after very vulnerable patients at this difficult time. All hospice workers are also heroes. Thanks

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An informative royal visit from HRH PRincess Anne to @Catch22 Manchester. It's an organisation working in partnership with @gmpolice to help victims and witnesses in Greater Manchester to cope and recover from the impact of crime @GMLO_UK

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10 years

The Old Trafford Stadium tour has been sold out to Barcelona fans today on the eve of their game with Manchester City

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4 months

RIP Steve Wright -seen here with our wonderful friend Dianne, whom we’ve also lost (and some guy from a pop group). ⁦ @TrustDianne ⁩

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It’s 30yrs since I played a tune with maestro Mike McGoldrick. Now, thanks to a clever app and Mike’s patience, I can virtually accompany him as we play an Irish tune called St Anne’s Reel- especially for the fab team at ⁦ @StAnnsHospice ⁩

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55 years ago today. Terrible disaster but heroics from the pilot

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Seems a shame to grill it! Donald Rump

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3 years

Our special year in office as High Sheriff and Sheriffina of GM comes to an end today. Best wishes to our next High Sheriff, @DianeHawkinsDL Many thanks for all your support, encouragement and engagement during the year. 'Before and after photos, ' April 2020 - April 2021

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4 years

Breaking news... Scientists have discovered that trees can communicate with each other. It's a system called What Sap

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Two weeks today I will be installed as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, following Mark the current wonderful HS, @HighSheriff_GM . Installations are often grand affairs but this one is now going to be done 'virtually' from home.(I'm still getting dressed up though)

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My Lockdown project finally complete. I’ve learned to write ‘hello’ in mandarin

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What a week for @StAnnsHospice . Just before our 50th anniversary, we have been given permission to build a brand new hospice, securing our future. Now we just need to raise £10million! If you know of any philanthropists, please point them our way!

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Remembering The legend- Tony Wilson on his birthday. Tony on the north/south divide: "We gave you The Industrial Revolution, the trades union movement, the Communist Manifesto, the first computer and the best music. Down South you came up with Chas and Dave"

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Happy anniversary to my beautiful and very modest wife, Sheila. Today we celebrate 31 years of marriage. How and when we first met is a matter of fact. However, whether we were ever actually 'childhood sweethearts' is still a matter of huge debate!

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This week should have seen the official Hanging of the Sheriff (a photo portrait) in the Crown Court. Obviously it’s postponed but to make up for it, this surprise painting arrived today. Present from ⁦ @Laura_ONeal ⁩ and painted by Anna

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Sheilas wrapped my present. I hope it’s a new iPad

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Delighted to have been invited to contribute to a documentary for ⁦ @mcrhistfest ⁩ marking 50 years since the world-changing disabled people bill introduced by Alf Morris. Absolutely right to do this in Wythenshawe

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4 years

Such sad news. He was a private man and in the sometimes self-congratulatory world of media, his authenticity and humility shone through. He was very proud of his girls and they'll be comforted to know how much their dad was admired, appreciated and loved by all of us.

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4 years

Everyone here at Granada Reports is heartbroken at the death of our great friend Tony Morris:

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One for the mathematicians...

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Three generations watching United beat West Ham.

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Nipped over the Pennines for a pint in the Woolpack with Emmerdale’s finest ⁦ @ChrisBisson ⁩

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I know I've said this before but please, at 8pm, when you'e applauding, remember those key workers who look after patients in our hospices. Hospices are independent charities and make a huge difference to our communities, especially at this time. Thanks a million

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A very happy birthday to my wonderful wife, Sheila, The Sheriffina

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After Jimmy Wagg and I said goodbye to Sundays 12 months ago, I’m back on the Sunday morning slot ⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ (10am-2pm) -temporarily- during April and May. Hope you can join me. Let’s have a giggle

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My bored pal just phoned up a Best Western Hotel. When they answered: "Best Western?" He said "True Grit, starring John Wayne"

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Caritas trustee appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester | Caritas Salford

Caritas trustee appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester | Caritas Salford

We’re really excited to announce that one of our trustees has been chosen by King Charles as the next High Sheriff of Greater Manchester....

www.caritassalford.org.uk

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4 years

Before we get to Movember, if anyone wants to sponsor me to eat triangular Swiss chocolate next month, I’m doing Octoblerone.

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Sacha is a campaigning genius

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This is for the 3.8 million lives that were ignored. The freelancers and the self employed. The Conference are trying every trick to have this taken down…so I’ve just deployed large digital vans as well, to keep circling the area.

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As the clocks go forward, would it be ok to choose 2023?

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4 years

My grandson,Harry, asked which app I used to teach maths when I was a teacher. I told him calculators had only just been invented. This was my ‘interactive’ board. (It moved up and down, and everything. He thinks I’m very old

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2 years

Looking forward to working with @BeckyRKelly on Sunday (early) morning in @BBCRadioManc I’m on air 6-10am. Great to be back in the studio chair

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6 years

If you’re coming to support the London Marathon, please look out for me and give me a wave of encouragement. It’s my very first time. I’ll be standing next to the beer and burger vans near Vauxhall Bridge.

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3 years

A huge day for @StAnnsHospice Our 50th anniversary today. Half a century of looking after the people of Gr. Manchester. One of the UK’s oldest and largest hospices. Congratulations to all colleagues and volunteers

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Our final official event as High Sheriff and Sheriffina: we were grateful to be invited to share in Manchester Cathedral's Evensong service during which we remembered HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. @ManCathedral @LordMayorOfMcr

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A great pleasure to present the MBE to Dr Heather Williams, ⁦ @alrightPET ⁩ a senior medical physicist ⁦ @TheChristie ⁩ specialising in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Also a huge advocate for women and girls in science. A well-deserved honour ⁦ @GMLO_UK ⁩

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Happy birthday to my amazing stepson

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So blessed to have these 2 little ones to celebrate my birthday with ❤ (46 before you ask 👴🏽)

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4 years

Not even worth a caption competition ..

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A thoughtful and classy gift (& one each) from my sister ⁦ @BernieONeal ⁩ as Jimmy Wagg and I prepare for our final Sunday morning programme together this weekend on ⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩

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This week's Majorca holiday cancelled, obviously. Oh for the days you could pile all the family and luggage into (and on top of) an old Ford Anglia and leave Wythenshawe for a week in Ireland. It was just a quick three hours to Holyhead, through all the clogged up N Wales towns.

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2 years

Happy 100th birthday BBC. Ive been involved for around 40 of those years, ⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ - Phew!

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3 years

Hebden Bridge on the last day of April

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Back in my spiritual home this morning On air @BBCRadioManc between 10am-2pm. Hope you can listen and join in.

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4 years

What a star @jimmy_wagg is. Unique

Your Local Voice newspaper

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He didn't miss a single programme in 31 seasons of commentating on Saturday #football for @BBCRadioManc ... Read about the ardent @jimmy_wagg in our current issue #Wythenshawe #goodnews #LocalNews @EamonnONeal

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The GM High Sheriff Young Citizen of the Year for Trafford is Freya Gavin. She's faced huge challenges and lost her sight in 2019. She's heading to elite athlete level and volunteers with Challenge 4 Change, demonstrating her leadership skills. Inspirational Freya (and Lennon!)

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4 years

A really welcome boost for all hospices including ⁦ @StAnnsHospice ⁩ from The Chancellor this evening. We will all appreciate any help

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Today’s DIY project finished in record time. I think Sheila will be delighted when she gets home

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I was privileged to be asked to play a small part in Manchester Cathedral's service to mark the anniversary of Lockdown.

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5 years

Ah! Now I understand!

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It was a privilege to know Caroline and to work with her closely in the early days of her amazing career. I was also honoured to be invited to her funeral. A generous, kind, authentic woman. If you missed the programme, please watch on catch up.

BBC Two - Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy

Film exploring the unique talent, life and body of work of Caroline Aherne.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The opening of the DIanne Oxberry Rose Garden at Media City. A beautiful memorial that also serves the purpose of spreading the word about ovarian cancer symptoms @TrustDianne @iLoveMCUK #speeadthewordnw

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Waaaay before Michael Flatley. Circa 1960 St Patrick’s Day concert at Manchester’s Free Trade Hall My sister Geraldine and I dancing a 2-hand reel. No comments or captions please

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5 years

No irony here whatsoever

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Congratulations to @StockportMBC and @AndyBurnhamGM office for a superb collaboration -a new rooftop park and snazzy ‘Metrolink-ready’ interchange heard the story on @BBCRadioManc and came to see for myself

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Chapel Street, Salford. Chapel Street, was the first street in the world to have gas lighting in 1806.

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Just be kind. How hard can it be?

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Happy birthday to our son Kieran. 30 today. Here is is with brother Chris and sister Laura

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History has been made. A serving High Sheriff presents a radio programme @bbcradiomanc to mark the death of a senior Royal Family member. Guests include Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Warren Smith: former HS @PaulGriffithsDL and Karan Lee DL. The GM Lieutenancy well represented. @GMLO_UK

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The GM High Sheriff Young Citizen Of The Year for Manchester is Kea Bell. She is an outstanding community volunteer with the Caribbean & African Health Network: Life & Friendship Group Burnage and much more. Congratulations Kea

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Looking forward to sitting in for ⁦ @trowie ⁩ on the late show this week. 10pm-1am ⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ You may as well join me!

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2 years

Enjoying presenting mid-morning on ⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ this morning. Unexpected but very welcome! Why not join us?

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3 years

Back in the Sunday saddle, sitting in for Sweeney @bbcradiomanchester 10am-2pm. Come on, join in.

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4 years

Online shopping eh? I ordered 4 Kindles From Amazon. They’ve sent me a Two Ronnies DVD.

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1 year

Delighted to be sitting in Studio 23 for my former TV partner, ⁦ @BeckyWant ⁩ on ⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ this afternoon from 2pm. Hope you can listen in at some point.

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4 years

I really must type more carefully. Owing to accidentally pressing the space bar, I’ve just booked two weeks on the Norfolk B Roads for next year

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There were many social distanced parties yesterday. At ours, the High Sheriff and Sheriffina of Greater Manchester made a short speech to the neighbours and proposed a Toast to our WW2 heroes, using a loudhailer, obviously. (Then the uniform was swapped for T-Shirt and shorts).

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@BishManchester @BBCr4today Bishop David, you were, as always, excellent in Radio 4 this morning. Perfectly measured - it with an appropriate, supportive ‘edge’. Thanks for representing us @BishManchester

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As I have just over two weeks left as High Sheriff before I hand over to @DianeHawkinsDL , I have written my final HS column in the Manchester Weekly News. Thanks to the paper for helping me to publicise all the great work our communities have been doing.

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Sheila asked why I don’t buy her flowers. I didn’t even know she sold them

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Previously unseen Lowry discovered at auction: ‘Rush Hour 2020’

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Good turn for today. Neighbour was distraught and in tears as she’d run out of fabric conditioner. I’ve just offered her some comfort

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Following the announcement of the 'road map' I've started looking at flights online. Sheila's very excited, which is surprising as she doesn't play darts.

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The things a chief exec does for the charity @StAnnsHospice #ManchesterMidnightWalk @ManCathedral

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Thanks very much to ⁦ @AndyBurnhamGM ⁩ for visiting the Dianne Oxberry Garden at Media City UK. ⁦ @TrustDianne ⁩ really appreciates the Mayor’s interest in our charity’s aim to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

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Really looking forward to sitting behind the mic tomorrow morning (Sunday) 6-10am ⁦⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ Hope you can join me and producer ⁦ @BekkyKelly ⁩ . We’ll be talking about Ukraine, @Francishouse and @caritassalford among many other things. ⁦⁩

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I'm am so thrilled that @MENnewsdesk has today kindly published the story about the wonderful achievements of our Young Citizens. It shows the MEN's commitment to celebrating social action. Congratulations to all our Young Citizen of the Year winners, and those Highly Commended.

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I want to pay a huge, heartfelt tribute to my wonderful colleagues @StAnnsHospice Thank you so much for stepping up, supporting each other and doing it all with goood grace. All for the good of our our patients. Thank you very much. I’m very proud of you. E

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I was so privileged to be asked by Ian to deliver the eulogy at Dianne’s funeral

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Family and friends have gathered for the funeral of our much-loved colleague Dianne Oxberry. Our thoughts are with her family.

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Happy St George’s Day.

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Thanks to @MENnewsdesk for covering the High Sheriff Installation

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“Hello, is that ⁦⁦ @BBCRadioManc ⁩ . I used to be Eamonn ONeal Can someone let me in please?”

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Backstage at the Plaza with co-presenter Jommy Wagg and in between us the amazingly talents Buzz Hawkins.... the man behind The Bradshaws. All in memory of Dianne Oxberry. So many loyal listeners and fab acts making it a great night

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Stroll along the canal to Mano a Bocca in Sale (using a Father’s Day voucher!) @ManoBoccaPizza

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