Chris Tarling

@racingblogger Whoever wins gets battered in the final

Atletico Madrid v Arsenal predictions?

My first attempt at a match report - let us know what you think. The layout hasn’t transferred well from a word document- any tips on how to improve this?

Early start for some of the Beds boys with breakfast at Roam Cafe Bistro before their warm up game against the MCC at Dunstable cricket club @BedfordshireCCC

@BedfordshireCCC @dunstabletowncc @MCCOfficial @AALegacyTravel @harrisonsnet Why not start the day with a fantastic breakfast at Roam Cafe Bistro at Houghton Regis before going to the game or pop out for lunch it’s only 10 mins away roamcafebistro.co.uk

@BedfordshireCCC begins its season this coming Sunday @dunstabletowncc. We are taking on the @MCCOfficial in a 50 over a side match beginning at 11am. The bar will be open, admission is free. Please join us Thanks to Dunstable for hosting us and our generous sponsors

Great article about Bedfordshire County Cricket Club and their links to the community for 2026 season. bedfordindependent.co.uk/bedfordshire-c… @BedsChamberInfo @BedfordshireCCC

Just saved £43.75 buying this great picture from brookpacelascelles.com by being a part of Bedfordshire Cricket Club’s membership plus scheme and I still have a chance to win a share of over £1900 in their monthly draws. @BedfordshireCCC @FlitwickCC @realbedford dm me for info

@IanDavidSmith2 Good job you’re on dry January Smithy - oh no it’s FEBRUARY 😱

Today is Navam Full Moon Poya Day in Sri Lanka so no alcohol being sold, so a nice fruit juice to accompany Mr. Anderson today

@RobertJenrick @sharrond62 @metroline Absolute joke - I hope someone sets up a go fund me page for this chap - I’d happily donate

Mark Hehir was a bus driver in London who chased down a man who stole a passenger's necklace.     He’s a hero. But guess what? The bus company @metroline sacked him. 
They said the thief was a “customer”. Inexplicably a tribunal upheld their decision. It’s no wonder we live in a country that increasingly feels lawless. One where decent people feel the system is stacked against them. Metroline should reinstate Mark and apologise for their disgraceful conduct.

@SpeechUnion @sharrond62 🤦‍♂️this government are absolutely clueless when it comes to business.

The Banter Ban is coming to a pub near you. But what does it actually mean? 🍺 Employers will be required to take “all reasonable steps” to protect their employees from third-party, non-sexual harassment. That includes conversations, remarks and jokes that aren't directed at an employee, but which they overhear and find offensive or upsetting. Bonkers right? How are publicans supposed to shield employees from overhearing the banter of drunk customers? The government has quietly published an 'impact assessment' estimating it will cost small business owners £23.7 million just to familiarise themselves with their new legal duties under the banter ban — plus £124,000 a year in ongoing costs for a decade. Total could be as high as £59 million, according to the Government. But, of course, that's a woeful underestimate. The assessment claims it will take business owners just 30 minutes to understand these burdensome new obligations. Oh yeah? To give just one example of what publicans will have wrestle with: they'll have to work out whether to allow transwomen access to the women's lavatories. Unde this new law, female employees could sue for harassment if they find themselves in a loo with a man, but transwomen could also sue for discrimination if they aren't allowed to use the ladies. The legal complexity of that situation, involving a conflict of rights under the Equality Act, is Bridget Phillipson's excuse for delaying issuing EHRC guidance about access to single-sex women's spaces. Yet the Govenment is asking us to believe that publicans will be able to get their heads around this legal minefield in half an hour? The legal and compliance costs for landlords — not to mention the financial risk — could be the final nail in the coffin for the British pub -- and 540 are predicted to close this year. Watch Lord Young below 👇

@NCCA_uk @BedfordshireCCC @RogerBPhotos 2 exciting young players unfortunately one has defected for the 2026 season. @BedfordshireCCC @FlitwickCC @shropshireccc

Bedfordshire MVPs 2025 Jake Tarling had a formidable year as he claimed top spot for the One Day Trophy and the T20 MVP for Beds. But when it came to the long format, it was Joe Johnson who dominated. @BedfordshireCCC @RogerBPhotos #countycricket #nationalcounties

@BedfordshireCCC I know there’s a lot of guys at Flitwick Cricket Club who are itching to get involved. Come on guys £26 off a night out at one of these 3 outstanding pubs. Surely it’s now time to invest @FlitwickCC

News about the benefits of @BedfordshireCCC Membership Plus. £75 a year to join, giving you the chance to win monies in the membership draws, also discounts from local businesses. Please read the article below bedfordshireccc.play-cricket.com/news_details?s…

@deanheadley585 Excellent read - and they think they have it hard now 😂

The birth of the world's first great black batter - bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/…

@darren_lehmann @QldGov I was lucky enough to experience free travel at the weekend in Melbourne whilst watching the test. Trains and stations were clean and safe !!!! I think our London Mayor could take some tips on public transport from those in charge.

Queensland 50c is catching on . Love public transport make it affordable for all . @QldGov 👏👏

@deanheadley585 Yes - a long way to travel for 2 days 😱, probably 😂

One test in two days and one looking like it could go that way. Very disappointing for travelling fans.

@BedfordshireCCC @AALegacyTravel Become a business member contact chris@waterhalltrading.co.uk and support your local County cricket club

⁦@AALegacyTravel⁩ will be associated with our Captain, George Thurstance for the 2026 campaign. Once again a massive thank you to Elena and A&A Legacy Travel for becoming Business Plus member for 2026

@BedfordshireCCC Brilliant to have Elena on board. She was recently awarded Business Person of the Year 2025 by Community Interest Luton. A & A Legacy Travel design taylor-made luxury travel for time poor couples, families & professionals.

We can announce/ welcome A&A Legacy Travel as a Business Plus member. Website is aalegacytravel.com

@BedfordshireCCC Want to become a Business plus member then contact chris@waterhalltrading.co.uk or fundraising@bccc.co.uk

Roam Cafe Bistro will be associated with our leg spinner Joe Lowe for the 2026 season. We once again thank Roam Cafe Bistro for becoming a Business Plus Member. roamcafebistro.com

@BedfordshireCCC Great to see another Bedfordshire company on board. Why not get involved email fundraising@bedsccc.co.uk to see how easy it is. Individual membership is available with the chance to secure discounts from local businesses plus the chance to share in over £2000 of cash prizes

We are delighted to welcome Roam Cafe Bistro as a Business Plus member for 2026. Based in Houghton Regis, Roam offers a high-quality daytime cafe, serving Really Awesome coffee alongside a modern quality, menu.

@BedfordshireCCC The odds of winning your membership fee back are pretty good at the moment as we desperately need new members also get 25% discount off any purchase on brookpacelascellrs.com @oldmanradd @TomCarrPro @PeterMcCormack please retweet

⁦@BedfordshireCCC⁩ looking for new members, in return for your support of Bedfordshire cricket you could win cash prizes and receive discounts from local businesses.

@Official_Darlo Quality player

🚨Loan Extended! 🚨 Darlington FC are delighted to confirm the loan extension of midfielder Paddy McLaughlin from York City FC until the end of the season! Since arriving in October, Paddy has made 9 appearances and quickly become a key figure both on the pitch and in the dressing room. 💪 We’re also pleased to confirm that York have agreed to allow Paddy to feature in the play-offs, should the Quakers secure a place. 🙌 Brief comments from Steve 👇 youtu.be/oVUMn6Y-tr8 A huge thank you to York City for their support in making this possible. 🤝