John Halpern

Cryptic crossword lover, setter and solver. You'll find my crosswords in The Guardian, Financial Times, The Times & The Independent. Come on, get solving!

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

@crosswords - Apologies - that last tweet was for the How To Write Crosswords course. This is for how to solve.... https://t.co/p7t2bkw0PM

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

@crosswords If cryptic crosswords make you 'grrrrrrr' join my Guardian Masterclass July 17 https://t.co/SVaNPNIlCt

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@theagilmore Hmmm Thea, I did the anger first, Still on anger actually.... Must move on. What next... shame. Think I'll stick with anger.

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@crosswords Brexit. I've never felt less proud to be British. To all our European friends, I'm so sorry.

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@RiddleVerse Thanks so much Riddle Verse. I haven't a clue.... x

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

On seeing my Father's Day card which read 'No 1 Daddy' my three-year-old remarked : 'Daddy, you are no-one!' ... I know my place.

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

Met the incomparable Ruby Wax last night at her inspiring show Frazzled. Vote Ruby for US President.

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I'm teaching how to solve - bring clueless friends to meet me. Makes for an original present too. https://t.co/2zE8qIFfNf

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Not the best look for me. Post-marathon sweaty orange. Still time to donate to Sense. Thanx https://t.co/WgjQl6ZDpD

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@damekellyholmes Kelly, you rock! I'm doing my fourth London Marathon, aged 48. You'll love it! And happy birthday for Tuesday! John x

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#getinspired Running London Marathon, must I wear bro-in-law's company lingerie products in exchange for charity cash? Y-fronts not!

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My page was one of the top pages of 2015! @JustGiving https://t.co/Vj2WO2dSos

Thank you so much to all those who contributed - still time!

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

Four-year-old pitch invader scores try http://t.co/2ggvVrDjHp
Lovely.

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

@jackrooke Jack, hi. Would be fab to talk Covent Garden at some point. Have a great weekend! x

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@CritIncident Paul hi!! A friend and I are setting up a mastermind group. Would love some advice over coffee? Maybe next wek? Possible? JH

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@rebeccamorelle Good idea! Something has been added to my ideas file… shame I can't get it out in time for the 14th! x

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

@rebeccamorelle Thanks for the exciting updates, Rebecca. Did I tell you Patrick Moore learnt astronomy in my mum's back garden? Speak soon?

[John Halpern @crypticpaul]

'Dear Araucaia, ... ' http://t.co/UxqxHaKfA6 via @guardian coming soon.... It's beautiful, trust me.

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Many thanks & love! £3400 so far! Let's top £5K for the great Araucaria. So sorry I can't thank you all personally. http://t.co/o2FxKLov9g

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Thanks to those who have donated to Sense for my marathon run. And for those who still wish to, pls go to:
http://t.co/VoCt1oaXbp