Stephen Readhead

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@CallumDenton8 Haha

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

*One month before her 95th birthday, Patricia Routledge wrote something that still gently echoes:*

**“I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.”**

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolor painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

**I’m writing this to tell you something simple:**

**Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.**

Let these years ahead be your *treasure years*.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

*With love and gentleness,*

— Patricia Routledge

[steve @bagshaw2112]

OMG the T-Shirts and what is happening behind is hilarious.This is funny in my opinion. Sorry for any bad language Typical #British holiday they say! Have a #monday smile to start your week off. 🙈🙈😆😆😆😆

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@htafchelp is pay at the gate available for the Leicester game?

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

BREAKING: After Trump's disgraceful actions at the WH today with President Zelensky major world players just came out to defend Ukraine and Zelensky:

- Donald Trump and JD Vance: You never thank us... waa waa waa.

- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Dear Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.”

- President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausea: “Ukraine, you’ll never walk alone.”

- Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “Dear Zelensky, Denmark proudly stands with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”

- French President Emmanual Macron: “There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a people being aggressed: Ukraine. We were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago and to continue doing so. We, that’s the Americans, the Europeans, Canadians, Japanese, and many others. Thank you to all those who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who, from the beginning, have been fighting. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, for their children, and for the security of Europe.”

- President of Moldova Maia Sandu: “The truth is simple. Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia is the aggressor. Ukraine defends its freedom—and ours. We stand with Ukraine.”

- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson: “Sweden stands with Ukraine. You are not only fighting for your freedom but also for all of Europe’s. Slava Ukraini! ”

- Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Mer: “Dear Volodymyr @zelenskyyua, we stand with #Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war. (FM)”

- Crotia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenković: “Croatia knows from its own experience that only a just peace can last. The Croatian Government stands firm in its belief that Ukraine needs such a peace - a peace that means sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a secure Europe.”

- Finland’s Prime Minister @PetteriOrpo: “Finland and the Finnish people stand firmly with Ukraine. We will continue our unwavering support and work towards a just and lasting peace.”

- Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal: “We stand united with @ZelenskyyUa and Ukraine in our fight for freedom. Always. Because it is right, not easy.”

- Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris: “Ukraine is not to blame for this war brought about by Russia’s illegal invasion. We stand with Ukraine.“

- Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics: “Ukraine is a victim of the Russian aggression. It fights the war with the help from many friends and partners. We need to spare no effort for just and lasting peace. Diplomacy sometimes is the art of the impossible in difficult circumstances. Latvia stands with Ukraine”

- Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof: ”The Netherlands supports Ukraine as firmly as ever. Now more than ever. We want a lasting peace and an end to the war of aggression started by Russia. For Ukraine and its people, and for Europe.”

- Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Friedsen: “Luxembourg stands with Ukraine. You are fighting for your freedom and a rules based international order. ”

The West stands with the heroic Zelensky. Trump sides with the evil Putin. What has America become?

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@westerhampete @KevinNagleMLS 0 -6 at Bury around 1985/6. Great day

[Tony Yorkshire @Tony__Yorkshire]

As it's #YorkshireDay there's nowt better than watching this again.... 🤣

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@EyUpLetsSup @KevinNagleMLS He has been a town fan all his life!

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@htafc Happy with the shirt. Already bought and collected it. Then get an email to say I could have got 10% off after I had already bought and collected it!!!!. Bad timing for the email!

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@KevinNagleMLS @htafc so what's the point of sending an email to season card holders at 17:17 on the day you release the new shirt saying you can get 10% off. I have bought the shirt and a kit for my 4 year old grandson and collected it by 14:00!!! #abitlate

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

How many Dads does it take to fold a stroller?

Wait for it at the end. 🤣

🔊

[non aesthetic things @PicturesFoIder]

The husband asked her to get a energy saver lightbulb but she got a voice activated one instead 🤣

[James Hogg @JamesAHogg2]

21 seconds of the mighty Dave Allen will set your Sunday up a treat.

Good morning.

[Inferam @InferamAI]

An easy way for anyone to stop a baby from crying 🤣

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@YCCC_YCF @YorkshireCCC Have they got wet? Lol

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@CarmichaelDave @KevinNagleMLS why haven't we got a WhatsApp channel? Or have we and its a secret 😉 #htafc #utt

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@NobleofLiam Clearly well before kick off

[No Context Brits @NoContextBrits]

Never forget.

[Stephen Readhead @Bullrush28]

@KevinNagleMLS I don't see where there is an issue TBH. I knew what you meant and no offence taken. And if anyone did........hmmmm!