
Ian Kirke
Writer at Freelance
Frustrated Speedway promoter, Notts County fan and part-time philosopher. Lord of Hougun Manor, Cumbria. Retired in a hammock. Views are 100% mine.
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1 month ago |
centralbylines.co.uk | Ian Kirke
I am fortunate beyond words to have Arthur (five), Darcie (three) and Theo (nine months) in my life. Just thinking about them sends a tingle down my spine. Although they can all – to varying degrees – exhibit classic temper tantrums, usually over seemingly mundane issues such as being unable to eat a packet of sweets before dinner, they nonetheless radiate the most incredible, tangible, and touching examples of happiness.
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1 month ago |
centralbylines.co.uk | Ian Kirke
I think I’m a serial worrier. I base this assumption on the simple fact that I have often found myself worrying about having nothing to worry about. Riddle me that one if you can! Nestled within my consciousness for as long as I can remember, I think I handle this state of mind fairly well. Granted it’s annoying, but similarly to my dislike of getting into cold water, I’ve grown to accept it as being part of my personality.
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2 months ago |
centralbylines.co.uk | Ian Kirke
Escapism seems the only way to stay sane these days. Along with billions of unwilling and unwitting participants, I presently live in a universe where the leader of ‘the free world’ – whatever that flimsy statement ever meant – openly blames a sovereign nation-state for being invaded by a foreign power.
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2 months ago |
centralbylines.co.uk | Ian Kirke
As a longstanding Notts County season ticket holder, going AWOL for a home fixture is supreme sacrilege. The crunch match against Tranmere Rovers (Saturday 22 February 2025) ultimately fell to the magnetism of Marrakech, the fourth biggest city of Morocco, and the now customary short break (four nights) to somewhere new and scintillating to celebrate my birthday. As I have advanced in age, travel has become key to my spirit of adventure and mental wellbeing. Escape is my antidote to ageing.
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2 months ago |
centralbylines.co.uk | Ian Kirke
The Catholic practice of confession has always fascinated me – probably because I’m nosey by nature. I am by no means religious, but there are elements of this sphere that nonetheless fascinate me. I love nothing more than exploring religious sites during my travels across the globe and I regularly use holy words to compliment my habit of swearing – often at the most trivial mishaps of everyday living.
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