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#GlobalChampagneDay
Today is World Champagne Day, and we're reminded of this quote from Casino Royale.
Whilst Bond is famous for his martinis, both he and Ian Fleming were partial to a glass of fizz. 007 actually drinks more Champagne in the books than he does martinis. We’ll raise a glass of ‘cheerful wine’ to that!
#WorldChampagneDay #JamesBond #IanFleming #CasinoRoyale
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Given that our Government is preparing households for what may lie ahead (images from Sweden’s “warbook”), wouldn’t it be a good idea to deliver the funding and reforms that would deter and prevent much of it happening. A war would cost us 50% of GDP. It’s 5% to prevent one.
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Warren Gatland calls for four regions and reveals stark warning he gave WRU board walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugb…
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#OTD in 1805, the Royal Navy defeated the combined forces of France and Spain at Trafalgar.
The tactical brilliance, professionalism, technology and training which underpinned Adm Lord Nelson’s stunning victory have driven and shaped the Navy ever since.
#TrafalgarDay
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Heartbreaking. The price of coal. The subsequent whitewashing and passing the buck-total criminal negligence. Sixty years on and still no one held accountable. The powerful crushing the powerless for all those years. Huge respect to the “little people” for fighting back #Aberfan
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“It is always a treasured moment to receive such dear and old friends on a special Visit such as this.”
The King speaks of the enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Oman at the State Banquet for the Sultan of Oman, at Windsor Castle.
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Marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster in Aberfan.
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Nodi 60 mlwyddiant trychineb Aberfan yn Aberfan.
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"...Mae'n curo, curo yn Aberfan." ❤️
Remembering 60 years since 144 lives were tragically lost on October 21st 1966. They will never be forgotten.
✍️ Aberfan by Gwynfor Dafydd
Some Welsh fans are so fickle and negative, only viewing things through the lens of the men’s national XV. Welsh rugby is so much bigger than that. WRU strategy outlines that by 2029 90% of its registered Level 2 and Level 3 match officials to be actively refereeing matches, #WRU
🚨 Croeso Ben Whitehouse 🏴
Ben Whitehouse has joined the Wales men’s national squad on a full-time basis as a specialist coach. 🤝
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#CymruAmByth
Soooooo excited
With just eight UK and EU shows left, don’t miss your chance to see the band live in Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Brussels, Paris, Lisbon or Madrid – as well as their hotly-anticipated Halloween show at The O2 in London.🎃
TICKETS ARE MOVING FAST – GET YOURS HERE duranduran.com/tour
So excited for this!!
Bon Jovi will return to London's Hyde Park for a UK exclusive headline performance at American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Thursday 24 June 2027.
And that’s not all… a full supporting lineup is still to come.
American Express Cardmembers Presale: 1pm Monday 19 October. Terms apply.
BST Hyde Park Presale: 10am Wednesday 21 October. Get access through our website.
General Sale: 10am Friday 23 October.
VIP, hospitality and payment plans will be available.
For more information, visit bst-hydepark.com/events/bon-…
Hard to believe this was 7 years ago in #Oita for the @rugbyworldcup
We had such a fab time with the @FranceRugby supporters!