Ian Mason – Page 90 – the dim pause

Posted on September 7, 2025

Very decent Sunday lunch at the Eliot Arms, South Cerney. Beetroot Wellington and Arkell’s 3B bitter 🍺

A beer glass with the label Arkell's Family Brewers containing a dark beer, placed on a wooden table. In the background, there's a larger glass with a straw and some additional glassware.

A table with a plate of roast dinner featuring a meat pie, roasted potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and gravy. A Yorkshire pudding is on a separate plate. There's a glass of Aperol Spritz and a pint of beer from Arkell's Brewery.

Posted on September 7, 2025

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl.

Posted on September 7, 2025

England v South Africa – third and final ODI is underway in Southampton.

Posted on September 7, 2025

Women’s MetroBank One Day Cup, League 2, semi-final at Sophia Gardens, Saturday 6th September 2025.

Glamorgan 209 (48.4 overs): Bethan Ellis 70; Kemp 4-34
Northants Steelbacks 148 (41.3 overs): Kirk 34; Reid 5-36

Glamorgan defeated Northants Steelbacks by 61 runs to reach the final of the One Day Cup, League Two.

Posted on September 7, 2025

🎵 My top weekly artists as logged by last.fm: Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra (44 plays), Suede (11), Tasmin Little, Piers Lane (9), Van Morrison (9), Steve Mason (6)

Posted on September 6, 2025

Lakeside strolling 🚶

A serene landscape with a large tree on the right, a calm body of water in the middle, and a sailboat on the horizon. The sun is setting or rising, casting a soft light over the scene with a partly cloudy sky.

Posted on September 6, 2025

Suede: Antidepressants review – edgy post-punk proves reunited Britpoppers remain on the up 🎵

Posted on September 6, 2025

First morning of a weekend lakeside break in the Cotswolds.

A modern lakeside deck with a wooden floor features a dining table set with cushioned chairs and benches. Two lanterns sit on the table. The deck overlooks a peaceful lake surrounded by contemporary houses with large windows.

Posted on September 4, 2025

England finish on 325-9. South Africa win by 5 runs.

Posted on September 4, 2025

England need 11 off last three balls with one wicket in hand.