Colin Babb 1973

Author of 1973 and Me & They Gave the Crowd Plenty Fun + Web editor, journo, pic taker, ex-BBC, ex-Waaaah! Guyana 🇬🇾, Caribbean UK, SWLondon, Surrey, Leeds

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

Get in touch if you want to host a Colin Babb event. Storytelling around my 70s/80s childhood/adulthood, 1973 and Me, They Gave the Crowd Plenty Fun, music, cricket, television, school dinners, football + more! #BooksWorthReading #presentations #nostalgia https://t.co/fie9lBWRQp

[Tony Thorne @tonythorne007]

The longest day…

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

Wherever I roam, I enjoy meeting journalists, broadcasters and writers to swap experiences, inspiration and ideas. Hanging out with the news and sport guys at GTV (Guadeloupe Télévision) in Guadeloupe, 2011 #Guadeloupe #inspiration #Caribbean

[WG RumblePants @WG_RumblePants]

I’m absolutely delighted that Gay has made maiden Test 50. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders. He’s quietly confident, with a seemingly good work ethic and temperament.

I like him.

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

Spotted in Worcester Park, Surrey. Graffiti art featuring characters from Top Cat - 'The indisputable leader of the gang.' One of my favourite 1970s TV cartoon shows #graffiti #Surrey #1970s

[Blueboy @officialblueboy]

Our next gig is on 5th June at The Lexington. Tickets via:

https://t.co/b6lmFbD4bT

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

@officialblueboy Planned to be at this gig but plans got changed. During my Waaaah years, Blueboy played gigs for us (including this one https://t.co/NfUUOJA5SD), appeared in our fanzine - Keith (RIP) was one of our cover stars, and the band appeared on our CD comp releases. Fond memories...

[Andy - Burley Banksy @theburleybanksy]

I'm starting off this public artwork on Saturday on Briggate at about 9.30 am. Come and add your own bit! All welcome and it's free.

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

#Guyana #Independence #Diamond

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s omission from the England team is disappointing but not unexpected.

What he has provided #LUFC this season is something that other England striker options perhaps don’t: a world-class ability in the air, outstanding hold-up play, huge work rate off the ball as the first defender, and 15 Premier League goal involvements.

Tuchel’s first selection has a lot of surprises in it. And in some ways feels imbalanced. And it is missing some big game players.

If it all goes wrong for England, Tuchel won’t be short of critics.

I feel for DCL, he’s a leader on and off the pitch. He had an incredible hot streak in the winter and the best season of his career since playing under Carlo Ancelotti.

#LUFC will get a fit DCL with a full preseason under his belt and ready to hit the ground running at the start of next season with the burning ambition of a point to prove.

But you feel for Calvert-Lewin because he could not have done much more to be on that plane.

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

First look as Jerk Junction opens at Leeds Trinity Kitchen #Caribbean #Leeds #jerkjunction https://t.co/uiqaXhCHxj

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

@WG_RumblePants Check out my book about this series: https://t.co/BwHDQUEN4Q

[The Paddock and The Pavilion @ThePaddandPav]

The 1973 England v West Indies series was covered extensively by Colin Babb @gavethecrowd in ep 104 1973 and Me - A way of connecting with home
https://t.co/bX2QRDd1vL
@WVCricket @caribbeancrick1 @PeterMooreSport @WG_RumblePants

[Tony Thorne @tonythorne007]

‘Onomastics’ is the study of names and naming from a linguistic perspective. I’m currently looking at the invention of first names by parents from other cultures which imitate the sounds of English. Latest examples are ‘Welbson’ and ‘Dagnew’. More examples very welcome.

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court | The Independent #Guyana #Venezuela #Essequibo https://t.co/fX4SWnDAjL

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

Watched Brighton v Wolves this weekend. #Brighton won 3-0 and it was a comfortable win for them. Although, already relegated, #Wolves had a bit of a go in the second half. After the final whistle the home fans were full of joy and the away fans were, understandably, not happy.

[Annie Chave @AnnieChave]

Thank you to everyone that took time to wish me happy birthday. I love a birthday and I spent it at one of my favourite places #Dartmouth

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

@AnnieChave Delayed birthday greetings from me!

[Gary Crowley @CrowleyOnAir]

Morning all…

Still buzzin’ after our #bbcradiolondon Bank Holiday Monday Special (80s & 90s).

Huge thanks to our Fab 4 Laura Lee Davies, Jennie Baptiste, Nick Heyward & David McAlmont—and to everyone who tuned in & contributed.

ICYMI: you can 👂@
https://t.co/0hzV70jec2

[Colin Babb 1973 @gavethecrowd]

Strawberry Story and Dalek Beach Party. In the dressing room before playing at the first Club Waaaah gig. Oct '91 at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London. One of the many gigs I organised during my Waaaah/Bring on Bull years (from 1991-1996?!).
#indiepop #livemusic #nostalgia

[Echo & the Bunnymen @Bunnymen]

On this day in 1984, we released the album Ocean Rain. A masterpiece. 🐰🛶