The National Gallery in London is renovating its Sainsbury Wing and they’ve just found a secret letter from one of the original donors, sunk into a concrete column, saying that he hates the columns and is glad they’re being demolished. 10/10 unhinged rich man behaviour, no notes

Latest The Guardian cartoon #Grenfell theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

I'd missed this astonishing Tory leadership rule. The ability to extract huge sums from party benefactors tells us nothing about the candidates' ability to be prime minister or leader of the opposition. But it ensures they'll begin their leadership in thrall to wealthy donors.

I think the problem is a lot of ppl ask for "critique" when what they actually want is reassurance, which is totally a fair thing to want, but I think this "tough love" mentality a lot of schools/communities beat into artists makes them feel ashamed to ask for it directly. (1/7)

Well that was £39 that could’ve been better spent.

Yes, I definitely think the one thing missing at horribly low points in my mental health was firearms

Corris Kick Up. Talyllyn News A different angle that became the front page of the 'Awdry' leaflet - take a look and see if you can spot it!

Do you remember, while marching for a second referendum, when we dressed like goat-men, invaded Parliament with tactical gear, weapons and zip ties, injured police and security, and defecated on the Speaker’s chair, while MPs cowered under desks, and several people died? No? ~AA

❄️JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!❄️ Now available to order is our stunning Christmas Jumper, with artwork by Haydn featuring No.2 'Dolgoch' on a snowy winter's night Check them out & place your order on our BRAND NEW online shop, which you can find at talyllynshop.co.uk

We've had some photos sent over from Crovan's Gate on Sodor, Sir Handel is having a fresh coat of paint ahead of his time at the Talyllyn Railway this year! See him first at The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend on the 10th & 11th May! Book Now! 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-wee…

Made a new face and ran an event with some of my best friends! Thanks to everyone who came along to join in the celebration, we hope you enjoyed it - here's to the Extravaganza in July!!

We are excited to announce the launch of the #JustLikeAwdry Diorama Challenge 2025! For more information, rules, examples, and the link to submit, visit the Talyllyn Railway website 👉 talyllyn.co.uk/diorama-challe…

This is your one-stop post for all the essential Awdry Extravaganza info! The BOOKING OFFICE at Wharf opens at 8am for 'Explorer Ticket' collection - If you are booked in the 9am Exhibition Slot you do NOT need to queue here, please go straight to the Museum.

Dear Friends, This past weekend has been something rather special indeed. From all of us at the Talyllyn Railway we cannot thank you enough for coming to the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 - so many have travelled so very far to visit our little railway and we are so very grateful.

I've made a few videos this year, but this is the one I'm proudest of. Where else would I get to direct a real steam engine?! So many talented people involved in making this, but the star is really the Rev. W. Awdry who manages to bring "Sir Handel" to life anew 📸 Neil Leighton (10LEIGH10)

Attend if you can! youtube.com/watch?v=lP1Yei…

Look who's back... A big thank you to our volunteers for a fantastic effort to get Alf 'running well' again! #TalyllynRailway #DieselPower #Morethanmeetstheeye

Just found 20 or so of these A3 posters in a folder. I think they were a gift when I left primary school - or perhaps my teachers thought I'd appreciate them more than the bin would..! I assume it was a promotional thing. Did anyone else see these about?