Kev Thomas

Christian, Husband & Dad and Charity Trustee. My job involves me helping people count stuff!

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@virginmedia Thank you for the call and arranging the engineer visit 👍

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@virginmedia For the 4th day in a row our broadband has gone down at about 3.30pm. The green light at the bottom is flashing.

I have rebooted the hub previously. Which does restore the connection but the underlying issue is still there. App shows no known issues in the area.

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@RoyalMail I received this today but there is no mention of when the price of a 2nd class stamp will be reduced due to the poorer service being provided. Please can you advise?

@MartinSLewis @MoneySavingExp @TomHayesBmouth

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@timfarron This bill supposedly contains the strongest safeguards anywhere in the world. Has anyone said which country currently has the strongest safeguards and explained how the safeguards in this bill are stronger?

[Tom Hayes MP @TomHayesBmouth]

Bournemouth needs Labour focused on tackling the cost of living crisis.

Britain needs Labour focused on fixing our economic foundations.

And Labour needs the Prime Minister focused on keeping everyone safe in insecure, uncertain times.

Looking inward isn’t the solution.

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@MartinSLewis @itvMLshow We contacted the finance companies fairly early on. They advised us that we weren't affected. Can we take them at their word and therefore don't qualify for compensation?

[Ali Harwood @HarwoodAliArt]

Bootle Bards - a Family-Friendly Open Mic Poetry Night

Bootle Bards is a family-friendly poetry open mic where young people and adults who are young at heart share the stage, the spotlight, and the joy of storytelling.
Next event:

Tuesday 17th February 2026

Expect heartfelt poems, brave first performances, thoughtful words, and the occasional goosebump moment - all in the warm, book-filled surroundings of Kingsley & Co Literacy Project.

Whether you’re a seasoned poet, a first-timer clutching a notebook, or someone who simply loves listening to good words well told, Bootle Bards is for you.

The evening is split into two relaxed halves:
*an early section spotlighting young voices, and
*a later section mainly for adult performers,
with plenty of time in between to grab a drink, browse the shelves, and soak up the atmosphere.

How the Evening Flows:
6:00pm – Doors open
Drinks, food, books, mingling and settling in
6:30pm – 7:00pm – First half
7:00pm – 7:20pm – Interval
7:20pm – 8:20pm – Second half
8:30pm – Home time

The event is family-friendly throughout - no swearing or inappropriate content - making it a lovely shared creative space across generations.

Want to Read a Poem?
Bootle Bards is hosted by Ali Harwood, who will guide the evening and keep things running smoothly.
If you’d like to perform, please email [email protected] in advance or contact me here.

Drinks, Food & Good Vibes…
Kingsley & Co’s café will be open all evening, serving delicious drinks and homemade cakes, perfect fuel for poetry, courage and conversation.

Tickets & Ages:
https://t.co/dRWrsyUOOc

*Adults (18+): £5 (via Eventbrite)
*Under 18s: Free (ticket required)
*Under 11s: must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: this is an open access event. We are not in loco parentis.
Come along. Bring a poem, bring a friend, or just bring your curiosity.
We can’t wait to hear what you have to share…

#bootlebards #kingsleyandco #poetry #aliharwood

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@SW_Help Wonderful! Thank you for your help 👍😀

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@SW_Help I am due to catch the 17.26 from Pokesdown to London Waterloo and have a connection from Euston to Liverpool Lime Street at 20.07. The 17.26 is delayed. Can I catch the 16.26 instead? Thank you

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@Keir_Starmer And the foundations will never be strong while the economy is hemorrhaging gdp and therefore tax because of #Brexit

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@Keir_Starmer Looks like the focus groups have reported that the term tough decisions is equated with austerity so they're using "fair choices" but fair to who?

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@UKLabour @paulmasonnews Genuine question: Will there be anything left to announce in the budget next week?

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@SW_Help You don't say?!

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@SW_Help myself and approx 40 other passengers have just been lied to. We were on the delayed 17.35 from London Waterloo to Weymouth. We were told to leave the train at Brockenhurst as the stops between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth had been cancelled.

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

@SW_Help Yes I am. I'm travelling to Pokesdown. If I'd known the truth I'd have stayed on until Bournemouth and arranged to be picked up there

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

Having alighted at Brockenhurst we found out that the next train is not a few minutes behind but is half an hour and counting as it is also affected by slippery rails.

This is an absolutely disgusting way to treat fare paying passengers @south_railway

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Food banks provide help when people need it most. But real change means ending the need for them altogether.

Repost if you agree 💚

[Kev Thomas @kevmthomas]

Thank you @TheatreCraft from a grateful Dad for an amazing day. Informative, superbly organised and full of opportunities for my son to explore offstage roles and careers.

[Ykids @Ykids_Charity]

📚 COUNTDOWN TO BOOTLE CHILDREN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL 2025! 📚🎉

🏴‍☠️ Here Be Treasure! 🏴‍☠️
📅 29th Oct - 15th Nov 2025

Family pirate fun & two week school programme

#BCLF25

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

❗ 14 MILLION people are facing hunger and hardship in the UK. In 2025. In one of the richest countries in the world.

We don’t need more food banks – we need change. Repost if you agree.