Claire Melvin 🇺🇦

Writer, crafty-type, butcher, baker and candlestick maker Instagram: @clairermelvin

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

I decided to take advantage of all the extra time on my hands and have started a podcast!! Actually that’s not quite true; I chatted with a friend on hers last month, all about making plans and what to do if they don’t work out. https://t.co/AAjK1qq6eL

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@Peston May I ask questions? Who is paying for the by-election? Taxpayers? If Burnham wins, who will pay for the Mayoral election that will follow? And how can anyone trust Burnham's word when he committed to being Manchester Mayor for 4 years and is now walking away for personal gain?

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@Gerashchenko_en I wish you safety, warmth and peace in 2026, though not at the whim of the Russians / Americans... 🩵💛

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@alexmassie I would love to do an Ashes tour in Oz. I would be so angry if this were the one I'd been able to save up for. I never expect England to win, but I do expect them to at least fight. I hope the England fans are able to enjoy their trip, obviously excluding the cricket...

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@sophiearumble It's December, so yes! x

[Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman]

Would you like an early Christmas present?
Would you like these pin badges?
All you have to do is RT this tweet & I will select a winner one week from today.
Good Luck.

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@hwallop @marksandspencer Was there much Gluten free? Or for single / 2 people? My big gripe about supermarkets is they assume no-one has food intolerances and we all want to feed 50. I'm happy to pay this time of year, but not if it means I'm still eating something into Jan!

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@surreycricket Thank you! It's my birthday today (my last one in my, gulp, 40s) and the game was the perfect way to end, by far and away, my best birthday of the decade. Maybe next time though, don't leave it till the last ball, as I want to live to see my 50s 😆

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@henrymoeranBBC @henryolonga @bbctms It was incredible. He's a talent human being!

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@bertsbooks I stumbled upon you a few weeks ago. I've decided to stop using Amazon this year (or certainly use it a LOT less), so the next time I'm looking for books, I'll be in touch. Hope things pick up for you.

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@arthistorynews And as we know how Trump just loves pedantry - there is no 'champagne' business in the US. It can only be called Champagne if it comes from a specific area of France... That said, I don't disagree with you. He's looking for a way out of Europe / NATO etc...

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@Kit_Yates_Maths I'm sorry that you felt that you had no choice but to do this. Thank you for standing up. There comes a choice between doing the easy thing & doing the right thing. It's seldom the same thing & you have to live with whatever decision you make. I hope this isn't long-term for you.

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@AdamWagner1 And a return to the 2000 constitution?!

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@Elite_Bistros Hello! Are you doing the 'Elite at Home' Christmas dinner this year (and have I missed it?!). NYE was epic a few years ago. I've recently bought a house and want to celebrate / treat myself this Christmas (but without going out!!). Thank you 😊

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@Harlequins I'm of an age that I see J Evans and Quins and immediately think of big Jim! And then get confused as he retired a LONG time ago 😆

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@bbctms Hi @henrymoeranBBC after 8+ years of renting I got the keys to my new home last Friday, moved in on Tues & am attempting to bring order to my kitchen. Boxes everywhere (closed, open, half-full & empty!) but I am now paying my mortgage & not someone else's! Tired but happy

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@BBCRosAtkins Thank you for sharing and duly snaffled up!

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@silverpebble I'm imagining there's a reason he's now your ex?! Please don't let him affect you and despite not knowing either of you, there's only one of you I want to know (spoiler: it isn't him!). Keep being you, keep doing you; you're amazing ❤️

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@MelanieAntao https://t.co/iM63v8NXR3 or eBay!

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@TheCricketerMag @huwzat The pull shot of Graham Thorpe is probably still my favourite ever shot... RIP Graham and sending thoughts and love to his family.

[Claire Melvin 🇺🇦 @clairescalling]

@sophiearumble I have! A couple of times actually. Really nice way to spend a couple of hours and some nice art for my walls 😊