Chris Dodson
@c_dodson_thatch
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4th generation, award winning master thatcher from Cambridgeshire. Lover of the countryside, rural life and decent cups of tea. #SBSWinner
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It has to be just right! Dressing
#waterreed
into place.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
http://t.co/YUf1pOecpL
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So we might be getting an addition to the family, struggling for names, he is a little boy and going to be a gun dog. Suggestions please.
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@notcapnamerica
I’ve a black mate who’s British, moved to the US. He tells me it’s like going back in time, black people regularly called the N word, and how much better the UK is. The US has a problem with institutional racism, so you worry about the US, rather than what we are upto.
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6 years ago today our daughter died, without a shadow of a doubt the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. Our love for each other has kept us strong. More than anything else, it proved how important talking is. We will always love you Elizabeth xxx
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4 rib of beef, we certainly won’t be going hungry for a while. Can’t wait for someone to say that this amazing, organic beef is worse for the environment than some processed vegan shit, shipped from half way round the world. Sourced from our local butcher.1
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When people talk about bravery and being a hero, this is the example we should be looking at. RIP Brodie
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the tragic death of Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon whilst on duty in the Middle East. Tributes have been paid to her:
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@eleanorsalter
@Right_2Roam
I’ve lived 42 years in the countryside and have never seen any signs where it was white people only. The countryside is open for all, you have to make the effort though, it’s not going to come to you.
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The end of a really productive week over in Meldreth. Ridge all cut, eaves and gables cut and the front now virtually wired.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#Cambridgeshire
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Why don’t people in the countryside watch
@BBCCountryfile
? For this exact reason. There’s no apartheid in the countryside, everyone is welcome, however you have to make the effort to go out there. This is absolutely pathetic.
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@Ben_Stephenson
A brave guy on his day off, going up against an armed suspected with no body armour. Those who slam the police soon forget these acts of bravery, doing this to keep the public safe.
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All finished in Orton Waterville today on this
#longstraw
#rethatch
a lot of old thatch came off, especially altering the valleys to allow for the correct drainage. Really pleased with the end result.
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#cambridgeshire
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@liamyoung
Can you please explain why France is so dangerous? They are risking more by attempting to cross the channel.
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@danielgoyal
Huge difference between actual refugees and economic migrants. You aren’t a refugee if you need to escape war torn France.
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8 years ago today I woke up knowing this would be the hardest day of my life, knowing what Lisa would have to go through, with our hopes and dreams gone. We will always love you Elizabeth.
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@Tesco
Surely what is far better for the environment is eating locally sourced products, not crap brought together from all over the globe and then made out like it’s great for the environment. That argument is a complete con.
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@thom_brooks
@Keir_Starmer
Keir voted 50 plus times to stop Brexit. You honestly think people who voted leave will forget that?
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Bit of practical pest control this morning. With over 1 million new trees being planted on the estate, grey squirrel control is essential. This will be a huge help to small birds, with less of these buggers to plunder eggs and chicks.
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@SholaMos1
God also said Love Thy Neighbour. Perhaps you should remember that when you’re spewing your vile racial hatred.
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All finished over in Pavenham, Bedfordshire today on this very large and very complex water reed rethatch. It’s been tough going at times but I’m very pleased with the end result.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#bedfordshire
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So, Mrs D and I have a little bit of news. Baby Dodson will be making an appearance in mid February!
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@EdwardJDavey
The media bias against the Conservatives from the BBC has been clear for years, how many times did we hear “in-spite of Brexit this happened etc”, it’s been a long time since the BBC has been neutral, presenting fact rather than personal opinion.
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@SirPeterPurvis
You complain about fascist behaviour yet you don’t want to hear an opinion other than your own?
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@liamyoung
Next question, if you are escaping for safety, why cross an entire continent for safety?
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@SiobhanBenita
So dim you don’t realise we are still part of NATO, which isn’t the EU. Guess the US can’t be part of it either because it’s not in the EU, dear me 🙄🙄🙄
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@theJeremyVine
You’ve got a “Dr” who hasn’t practiced in 6 years and owns a company selling masks, she’s never going to want to put herself out of business is she?
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So that’s us all finished for the year, with this little cottage near
#cambridge
all completed today. Roof all topped off with an otter and perch
#strawfinial
from
@thestrawstore
#thatching
#masterthatcher
#ruralcrafts
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@MichelleDewbs
Love Island, Instagram etc has enabled this nomark to think he’d get away with it. Society fixated on “influencers” who are as fake as their tans. The sooner people actually focus on those with morals than what someone’s wearing, the better
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How to roll on a Friday night, bit of vintage tractor and binder action, cutting this years thatching straw
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@Eyeswideopen69
He voluntarily gave up his ranks when he decided to stop being a working Royal. You clearly know bugger all about how things work.
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@SholaMos1
Rishi is British, but I don’t really like him. I’d vote for Kemi over Rishi any day of the week. You know people can disagree with others and it not be racist. I think you are a vile individual, it’s not me being racist, it’s your racism which gives me that view.
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All the front now thatched in and time to start cutting. It never fails to escape me that the last time I was here 24 years ago, I had so much to learn, now everything is automatic.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#cambridgeshire
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To properly train as a thatcher, it takes about 7 years to truly grasp the craft. There is no quick fix solution. Those who boast about having “X” on the roof after a couple of weeks create problems. You must understand your materials, what you are doing and why.
#masterthatchers
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So this afternoon I went and had a look at this barn. If we get it, we might be there a few days
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
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@ClaudiaWebbe
The weapons are brought in illegally, with one purpose and there’s a market for them. Rather than supporting an organisation which wants to defund the Police, perhaps supporting them would be far better.
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I do love having them both at work with me ☺️☺️
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#cambridgeshire
#family
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All finished today over in Offord D’arcy. While not a large roof, with all the re-building needed, it was fairly complex. Water reed on the coat and the straw on the ridge were all from
#Norfolk
, great sustainability.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#cambridgeshire
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@DrNeenaJha
Perhaps if NHS trusts weren’t employing lived experience directors, art directors, diversity officers, it might make a difference. NHS getting 30 billion PA more than 2019, so something isn’t right is it?
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@LukePollard
Are you going to ban Halal slaughter or do you believe slitting an animals throat and letting it bleed to death is ok?
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@theJeremyVine
@splufcmot
You are very confrontational. Far better the driver beep, to make you aware of their presence, than hit you. All you want is an argument with drivers. One day you’ll mouth off at the wrong person and you will get hit. It’s not right, but it will happen.
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@LauraPidcock
As an MP you swore an oath to the Queen. So you’re either a liar or your word of oath means nothing. So which is it? You hypocritical fraud.
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Been waiting for the scaffolding to come down over in Pinchbeck, so popped back for a final clear up today. Very pleased.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#lincolnshire
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@BladeoftheS
How much does the crown cost per person per year, well as of 21/22 financial year, the answer is £1.29 per person. That’s such a sum. The contribution to the economy is £2.5 billion. Suck it up princess.
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Team work is essential. This time last week, mum was admitted suddenly to hospital, passing away on Friday. The fact I could leave everything and not worry took a huge weight off my mind. Well done chaps, you done yourselves proud.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#team
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@DominicFarrell
@GarethSouthgate
I don’t think they seem to get that the public don’t want racism but they don’t agree with BLM. The two are very different.
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@KayBurley
I just wonder when we can all turn up outside your house, harassing you and your family, which you seemed to think was acceptable earlier this year?
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Ongoing ridge work at Leighton Bromswold, Cambs. This is a fairly new property, built in 1998, with our new ridge being the 2nd reridge and repair. The vast majority of the ridge should be completed in the coming week.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#cambridgeshire
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Going shooting isn’t all about the bag, it’s about being out and enjoying your surrounding. It brings me peace and tranquility.
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All finished in Bolnhurst
#bedfordshire
today. Very complex roof with a lot going on. Really pleased with the end result, owners chuffed to bits. Happy Chris. There’s even a photo of me smiling 😬😬😬
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
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All cut out, dressed up, with the last of brushing down to do.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#bedfordshire
#ruralcrafts
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@DrProudman
They are grifters. All they perpetually do is whine about how hard they have it, while living a millionaire lifestyle. They whine about press intrusions, but constantly sell themselves to the press.
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Sooooo, after a lot of procrastinating, we have decided to get a puppy. Reggie will be joining us mid August. First time training a gun dog, so this could be interesting
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@charlotte2153
@JamieWebster94
@nbhdweekender
Pathetic. You lot made a huge fuss about a gentler, kinder politics. Happily call stories scum. Quite frankly Charlotte, you are a sad, pathetic and vile individual.
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@RichardBurgon
Our Armed Forces are far more than an offensive or defensive force. When the shit hits the fan, who do the public want to help, you Richard, when there were 120mph winds on Friday, did the public want you on stand by to help or the military?
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@DianaPegoraro
I guess you are vegan? If not I would probably pipe down and not be a hypocrite
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All about the attention to detail! The owner rang to thank me and say how pleased they were with this ridge. Despite the fact you’d never see this from the floor, the attention to detail Tom put in made them so happy!
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#bedfordshire
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@FreefromTorture
Nobody minds real refugees but a load of 20 year old blokes from Albania aren’t fleeing anything
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Certainly a hot few days, but the wiring is virtually now completed and we will be starting the fillets tomorrow.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#fenland
#ousewashes
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@NadiaWhittomeMP
You need to show you membership card to get into local Labour Party meetings. The Gov have also said they will offer everyone free voting id if required. Perhaps if voting fraud within Labour wasn’t so bad, it wouldn’t be a problem.
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When we moved in 2 years ago, we had no small birds in our garden, just a plague of crows and magpies. Pretty hard pest control means today, we have our second brood of blackbirds hatching. While it’s not a big thing, I really chuffed.
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The basic tools of the
#thatching
craft never change. The
#legget
for dressing the reed, hatchet for cutting open the bundles and a hammer, for driving in the spikes. The link to the past is what makes thatching so amazing
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
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@ProtectWldlife
@andie1105
@PhilSpencerTV
There’s a huge difference between trophy hunting and shooting a dear and it being eaten. For all those complaining, I hope non of you eat meat. It doesn’t just find its way into the shops you know 🙄🙄
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All finished in Milton Bryan today on this huge long straw rethatch. Challenging features and a lot of preparation were the order of the day. Really pleased with the teams efforts.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#bedfordshire
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First day out proper for Reggie, after a week watching from a distance, he joined me for half the drives. Loved it to bits, watched intently and even retrieved his first pheasant. Very pleased.
#gundogsoftwitter
#labradorretriver
#dogsoftwitter
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In September 2000, a rather young and sprightly Chris got the opportunity to lay some straw for the 1st time. 24 years ago, as a master thatcher and running my own business, I’m back to rethatch it, this time, I will be teaching my son,
@dodson_nyall
. Full circle.
#thatching
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@CovidJusticeUK
@BorisJohnson
I wonder if your members are pestering Keir Starmer for his get together? The Labour MP who attended a funeral where over 200 people were. What about Kay Burley?
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The beautiful feeling of a thatched in roof with the gable cut out. I feel happy!
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#bedfordshire
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An afternoon in the woods on pest control duty. I haven’t had a shot at a jay in 25 years, then I get a left and right! Sam is off the mark with his .410, with a squirrel. Happy chap.
#pestcontrol
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@AngelaRayner
Labour opposes fracking and as a party, you closed down the vast majority of our coal mines.
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@SholaMos1
Your family were Royal in Nigeria and you owned slaves. Don’t forget that bit Shola.
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All finished today in Barrowden today and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. So pleased with the finished article here.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#rutland
#teamwork
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A close up of the ridge. Long straw making up the base with sedge on the apex. Spars no more than 6” apart and everything pegged down as tight as possible. Craftsmanship is about doing a proper job, not cutting corners and scrimping on materials.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
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@RichardBurgon
What about how the military did so much to help with Covid, helping with vaccines, running testing centres, acting as ambulance drivers. They were good enough then for you.
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@ThomasWillett9
@padredigiobbo
CIS isn’t a thing, they are women. What’s stopping me saying I’m a bloke and going into clothes store and into the women’s changing rooms for a good perv, when I’m challenged I just say I identify as a woman. It’s just a pervert charter.
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I do what I do because I love what I do, though every once in a while, it’s nice to get some recognition. Thank you very much
@CPREBeds
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#bedfordshire
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@JamesBlunt
You’re a proper legend James, a perfect example of not taking yourself too seriously and getting trapped in the celeb bubble!
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Today I’m remembering Kelan. He was one of my old cadets and a friend. He was a brilliant young man with such huge potential. RIP Kelan.
Today in 2003
Fusilier Kelan Turrington, aged just 18 from Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, and of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was tragically killed by friendly fire whilst on active service in Basra, Iraq
Lest we ever Forget this brave young man who gave his all 🏴🇬🇧
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How to finish the last drive
@GameboreUK
@Beretta_1526
combination working well. First white partridge I’ve ever seen.
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Chris Packham is a bloody charlatan. He has a world wide nature tourism business. It’s ok to jet around the world to put money in his pocket, but not for your average Joe to go on holiday. Those who believe this idiot are gullible fools.
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@Steve_Lyons_
@JujuliaGrace
@GBNEWS
Hates Fascists, wants to overturn democratic vote and rejoin, the irony with you is strong.
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@washingtonpost
As a medical fact, only women can get pregnant. A man does not posses the physical organs to become pregnant. This is a biological fact.
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All finished over in Great Gransden today on this Combed Cereal Straw re-thatch with full pattern ridge.
#thatching
#masterthatchers
#ruralcrafts
#cambridgeshire
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@danny_mercer
If your Trust has a diversity manager or lived experience director, perhaps a chat with the management ask why they are pissing money up the wall might be in order. Front line staff deserve good pay, but the NHS wastes a lot of money.
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True conservation work in progress. If you believe in wildlife conservation, invest in hedges.
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