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In this podcast I take up an invitation to visit a small charity in Fegg Hayes, in North Staffordshire.
The Restoration Shack aims to be ‘a creative space where individuals can thrive and feel valued’.
It was set up by Linda Williams.
“It’s all about heart for me. The essence of it is this, everything we try to do is about quality. We will give of the very best. We use the very best products we can possibly afford. We’ve renovated this place to be the best it can possibly be. Because, when you offer something of quality to people, you respect them, it gives an element of value, they know they are valued enough to go the extra mile.” Linda Williams.
“It’s all about people. The vision is about changed lives,” said Linda.
Find out more about The Restoration Shack, including how you can get involved, by visiting the charity’s Facebook page:
Facebook: The Restoration Shack
The Restoration Shack, 115 Fegg Hayes Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6QR.
Email: linda@restorationshack.co.uk
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“I’ve learned how resilient you can be, and how simple life could be. Life is very complex, there’s lots of things you’ve got to do, and people worry about lots of different things. But, if you trim it down, it’s just a matter of getting on with people,” said Chris Parr.
Chris is Director of the Stoke 2000 project, “an art, culture, education and recycling project” in Stoke-on-Trent.
On the 29th March he set off on an epic 2,000 bike ride across Britain, fundraising for MIND, and “helping more people to get creative and make other products from recycled pallet wood. Most importantly, showing that activity and creativity can help with feelings of mental health, isolation and loneliness.”
Chris spoke to North Staffs News editor Jerome on day 28 of his 50 day challenge, a planned rest day in Whitley Bay.
He talks about the challenges he’s experienced so far, the people he’s met, and the places he’s visited.
Find out more about Chris’ Man in Notion challenge, and support him if you can!
Chris’ webpage about the challenge can be viewed here:
https://thestoke2000.co.uk/projects/britain-cycle-tour-recycling-pallets
His fundraising page for MIND Charity can be found here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/man-in-notion
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WARNING: ADULT CONTENT. The interview contains swearing, and descriptions of abuse and violence.
Jerome chats with Stoke-on-Trent indie author Jo Haywood about KNAVE, her second book.
Jo tells Jerome about her long-standing passion for writing fiction, hints at her fascination with all things paranormal, and she plugs Stoke Indoor Market - where she used to be employed as manager.
Jo has a book signing event at the indoor market on Saturday 1st April, 10am to 12pm.
Find out more about Jo, and order books, on her website:
https://johaywoodauthor.co.uk/welcome
Read more on the North Staffs News website, here: https://northstaffs.news/podcast-knave-with-stoke-on-trent-indie-author-jo-haywood
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I set myself a challenge of photographing as many species of bumblebee as I could find in one day.
I trekked through fields, a former golf course, nature reserve and country park in Silverdale, and along a trail into Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.
These are my thoughts and observations recorded along the way.
Can we do more to help our bumblebees? Where are they doing best? How many species did I manage to photograph?
Take a look at the photographs from the day here:
https://jeromew.uk/jeromes-bumblebee-challenge
“My nickname is Birdman. So, I use birds in all of my work. For me, birds can travel the world without thinking of borders, you know? Something I don't have the luxury of.”
Semaan Khawam is artist-in-residence at Allison Lochhead’s ‘Art for Peace’ exhibition, showing at Appetite’s Astley Walk arts space in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
He tells me more about the inspiration for his sculptures and paintings, and why he can never return to the place of his birth, Syria.
More about Appetite's Art for Peace exhibition here: https://www.appetite.org.uk/event/art-for-peace-by-alison-lochhead/
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"My interest in Maps in March is looking at the green spaces in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre, and uncovering some of the stories about some of the trees in particular that are around the town centre, and in the parks and along the walkways, to bring out people to just appreciate what's around them," says Su.
Su Hurrell, Ladybird Su, is one of five artists and illustrators commissioned by Appetite to create 'Maps in March'.
"These maps will build on our original town centre map created by Chloe Breeze and explore the specific themes of nature, independent businesses, markets, food and drink outlets and feeling safe within the town centre," says Appetite.
Su was talking to Jerome Whittingham. Jerome has been commissioned by Appetite to report on activities at their Newcastle Common arts space.
Find out more about Appetite's Maps in March project here:
https://www.appetite.org.uk/event/maps-in-march-at-newcastle-common/
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"It turns out with Newcastle-under-Lyme that the market's been one of the main things for the culture of the place," says Kidda.
Kidda Kinsey is one of five artists and illustrators commissioned by Appetite to create 'Maps in March'.
"These maps will build on our original town centre map created by Chloe Breeze and explore the specific themes of nature, independent businesses, markets, food and drink outlets and feeling safe within the town centre," says Appetite.
Kidda was talking to Jerome Whittingham. Jerome has been commissioned by Appetite to report on activities at their Newcastle Common arts space.
Find out more about Appetite's Maps in March project here:
https://www.appetite.org.uk/event/maps-in-march-at-newcastle-common/
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Ceramic artist Rita Floyd was specially selected by The Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones to be artist-in-residence during his recent Life, Clay and Everything exhibition for Appetite.
Keith's exhibition ran from 5th to 26th February at Appetite's Newcastle Common arts space.
Jerome caught up with Rita to chat, and to get a hands-on demonstration of her fabulous flower-making skills.
He made a daisy!
More about Appetite and Keith's exhibition here: https://www.appetite.org.uk/event/life-clay-everything-by-keith-brymer-jones/Jerome has been commissioned by Appetite to report on activities at their Newcastle Common arts space.
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Siobhan McAleer, artist and community curator, is the creative force behind The Depository of the Dull. It’s a project delivered jointly by Appetite and the Brampton Museum, and it’s inviting you to ‘bring in your objects and tell us your stories’.
Siobhan said: “The Depository of the Dull was made as a virtual museum in lockdown last year. I invited people to tell us about some everyday objects that they had been looking at while they'd been in their houses. We called it the Depository of the Dull. It's kind of a play on words or a joke, I guess. The thing is,neverything is supposed to look as though it's not very interesting, but then has a really interesting story that goes along with it.
“For this project, the Depository of the Dull, I'm working at Newcastle Common, which is Appetite’s base in the town centre, and alongside the Brampton Museum, and what we're doing is asking people to bring in their everyday objects, with interesting stories associated in some way to Newcastle.”
Listen to Jerome's full chat with Siobhan, ‘Shiv’, in this podcast. She tells us what’s already been offered to the collection, gives examples of the stories attached to some of the items, and explains how we can get involved.
You can also find out more about The Depository of the Dull by visiting Appetite’s website, here: https://www.appetite.org.uk/event/the-depository-of-the-dull-at-newcastle-common/
Get in-touch with Shiv and the Depository of the Dull with details of your deposit at depodsub@gmail.comJerome has been commissioned by Appetite to report on activities at their Newcastle Common arts space.
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Light Over Winter is Appetite’s latest offering at their Newcastle Common venue, in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre, North Staffordshire.
It’s an exhibition of photographs by 14 local photographers who’ve taken part in workshops lead by Grain photography hub.
I went along to a bustling preview event (Thursday 6th January 2021) to meet some of the workshop leaders and a number of the photographers who were clearly very excited to see their images on a gallery wall.
The Light Over Winter exhibition is open for visitors at the Newcastle Common space on the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.
It runs until Saturday 29th January, 11am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Find out more about this exhibition and Appetite’s work by visiting their website - https://www.appetite.org.uk/event/light-over-winter-exhibition/Jerome has been commissioned by Appetite to report on activities at their Newcastle Common arts space.
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Poet Jennifer Spice invites children and others to take a walk and to talk about nature.She’s been engaging with children from Crescent Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, in a series of workshops to “feel a bit of nature, pick up a stone, connect with nature, read some poetry in nature, do some breathing in nature.”
In this podcast episode Jennifer tells how the children respond to new experiences of the natural world, and how they’ve been inspired to write poetry together. She also shares several of her poems.
“Nature, thinking, then writing prose, journaling and poetry, have been my mainstay to self-help therapy, to get well, maintain well, and grow well,” said Jennifer.
Jenn is a wave of infectious energy. She delights in the shape of clouds, the buzzing of insects, the vibrancy of Nature’s palette. She aims to live in each moment, to enjoy each moment, mindfully and fully. Her writing helps her to record the moments that a camera would miss.
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June and Annette are challenging company. They challenge us to think positively about Burslem.We met in the Market Place Cafe, just opposite the former Burslem town hall.
For about an hour they spoke passionately about their home town – the ‘mother town’ of the potteries – its history, its characters, its architecture, its future.
“Annette calls me mother,” said June.
The friend that introduced me to June and Annette calls them both ‘the mothers of the mother town’. They speak of Burslem with both love and affection.
“We have an excellent community,” said June. “It always comes together for anything. It’s a beautiful old town.”
June and Annette are leading members of ‘Our Burslem’, a community action group which promotes Burslem, putting on events in the town, and co-ordinating a large and vocal social media presence, on facebook in particular.
Their mission is not political, or rather not ‘party political’. Actually, the group demonstrates a ‘pure’ democracy, being a movement of diverse people uniting in action and voice to affect change in their community.
“It’s not about politics,” said Annette. “It’s about doing the right thing.”
Maybe that is politics?
The Our Burslem group’s aim is to tell others that the town is something worth shouting about.
Annette said: “I think we need to reinvent ourselves as a town, as a destination town… In Stoke-on-Trent people need to be proud of where they come from, it makes a difference… I want people to realise there’s beauty in this town, it just needs some love, care, thought, and innovation – that goes back to Wedgwood… What are we going to do with it, to make it the place to be?
“Would you know this is the place where Wedgwood was born? Is that not the easiest solution to get tourism into the city?”
Annette, on behalf of the Our Burslem group, has recently nominated three of the town’s buildings to be considered for the Victorian Society’s ‘Top Ten Most Endangered Buildings’ list, in the hope of attracting regeneration and renovation funding.
In our on-street podcast interview she talks about the three buildings she’s nominated: The Wedgwood Institute; the indoor market; and The Central – all on Queen Street.
“There’s no harm in trying to make it – Burslem – better again,” concludes Annette.
We’d be fools to disagree.
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Featuring themes of domestic violence and attempted suicide...
It’s been five months since Bella Hickson killed her husband Connor and Police Constable Sean Cargill is still suffering the consequences. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Alice Farmer is on Sean’s trail. Murder in Lockdown II tells a twisted tale of love, danger, and murder, against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
Murder in Lockdown II sees the return of Sean Alton as PC Sean Cargill and also stars Georgina Garton as DI Alice Farmer. Includes a cameo appearance by Zoe Hughes (Bella).
Murder in Lockdown II was written by Josh Whittingham, and produced by Jerome Whittingham @photomoments for HULL IS THIS.
The first episode can be heard on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-murder-in-lockdown
More by writer Josh Whittingham here: https://writtenbyjoshw.wordpress.comSupport the show
In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats to Pippa Robson, Deputy Chief Officer of Forum.
Pippa explains the work of Forum, and talks in detail about the Hull Together survey, and opportunity for all residents of the city to shape policy for years to come.
"If you’re a Hull resident aged 16 or over, you can make a real difference in your community by taking part in a new survey throughout January 2021.
Whether you were born in Hull or you’ve recently arrived in the city, your opinions, praise, concerns and grumbles about the issues that matter in your community – safety, employment, education, migration, integration and more – are needed to contribute to positive change.
Your opinions matter and will ultimately help shape a new plan for Hull, with the aim of uniting our communities, and encouraging equality and safety for everyone."
The Hull Together survey is now live and is available online at northbankforum.org.uk/survey/until Sunday 31 January, 2021.
Paper copies, in any language required, can be requested by contacting Pippa Robson at pippa@nbforum.org.uk
More on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-together-survey-uniting-communities-by-listening-to-all-residents-views-on-the-issues-that-matter
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An audio drama.
Josh Whittingham, writer, said: “Starring Jackie Rodgers, For The Record tells the story of Detective Chief Inspector Jane Raven, a detective whose last case is hampered by the early onset of dementia. While her memories of the past are strong, Jane is having trouble remembering her last case as a detective before she was forced to take early retirement. However, one name keeps circling around in her mind: Lydiard. But what significance does it have to Jane’s final case?”
At the end of For The Record, HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks to June Cooke, the director of Hull-based dementia charity Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group, about early onset dementia in the workplace.
Writer: Josh Whittingham
Jane Raven played by Jackie Rodgers
Produced by Jerome Whittingham
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HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with writer and spoken word performer Michelle Dee.
Michelle shares three poems, all written recently: Routine, Ice Queen, and Mercy. She explains the inspiration and background to each.
We chat about the year in the arts, and reflect upon not just the challenges it has presented - but also the opportunities.
Michelle makes a recommendation for a wine to enjoy with bacon steaks.
HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-wintry-poems-and-reflections-upon-a-year-with-michelle-deeSupport the show
In this podcast episode Clare Drury, Musical Lead at Hull Freedom Chorus, chats with HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham about the choir's song for Christmas 2020 - Light of a Guiding Star.
Clare tells how the year has helped shape the song, and how this performance 'together but apart' blends traditional Christmas themes with messages for a pandemic year.
The choir share their performance of the song.
Performance video available on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-freedom-chorus-share-light-of-a-guiding-starSupport the show
In this podcast interview Fiona Caley, artist in residence at Hull's urban agriculture project Rooted in Hull, reveals what's in store for artists visiting the site.
She talks to HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham about opportunities for collaboration with other artists - visual art and photography, poetry and spoken word, performing arts and musicians.
Website: Rooted in Hull
Read full article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/rooted-in-hulls-artist-in-residence-reveals-whats-in-the-big-red-boxSupport the show
In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham pays a visit to the Hull Library of Stuff. He meets the library's founder and director, Alan Dalgairns.
Alan explains how making a purchase on an online auction site some years ago got him thinking about how he could help people save money, and help reduce the environmental impacts of manufacturing, owning, and disposing of 'stuff'.
Read article at HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/a-visit-to-the-hull-library-of-stuffSupport the show
In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats to theatrical musician Graham Graham Beck.
Graham tells us how a 2020 calendar clear of festival appointments may lead to a greater offering of his genuinely unique, often surreal, musical performances in 2021.
Graham shares his freshly knob-twiddled Christmas single 'Every time I look into your eyes it's Christmas'.
He reveals how he'll be spending Christmas Day.
And, the editor prays there'll be no fireworks.
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In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks to WISHH charity manager Lisa Whitton.
Lisa talks about the work of the WISHH charity - working independently to support Hull hospitals. They've had quite a year!
This Christmas their popular annual campaign has to be delivered very differently, in order to keep patients safe from Covid-19 - but there's still plenty of opportunity to have some fun, raise some cash, and know you're helping to bring some happiness to those who find themselves in hospital during the festive season.
Website: WISHH Charity Twitter: @WISHHcharityYou can also read full details of WISHH National Elf Service campaign here: https://hullisthis.news/wishh-charity-launches-help-the-nhs-with-the-national-elf-serviceSupport the show
In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham visits EMS Community Growing Coordinator John Pickles, to hear how this charity is helping people to beat food poverty by having a go at growing their own veg.
Read full article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/project-turns-underused-land-into-productive-food-growing-sites-with-residents-helpSupport the show
In this podcast episode Miranda van Rossum, creative co-ordinator and leader of We Made This Hull crafting group, tells HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham all about their latest large-scale community crafting project - Christmas Trees 4 Ever.On Saturday 5 December 2020, over 140 trees in 85 locations across Hull will be decorated with handmade creations by hundreds of local people.“The theme for this year’s trail is reduce-reuse-recycle. It’s been great to see so many creative interpretations of it in the makes, and the ‘tree identifiers’ on each tree will tell you a little more about how its makers have approached the theme,” said Miranda.Many groups, this year, have decided to take some time off from their regular activities because of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Not so for Miranda’s movement of dedicated crafters, they’ve stepped up to the challenge and even taken more ground! This year’s Christmas Trees 4 Ever trail even includes ‘makes’ created by an increased number of care home residents. Fab work!More details about this project - and the Christmas Trees 4 Ever map - can be found on the group’s website here:https://wemadethishull.wordpress.com
Use and follow the hashtag #ChristmasTrees4Ever on social media.
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In this HULL IS THIS podcast, editor Jerome Whittingham is joined by Laura Jarvis, Senior Development Manager at The Alcohol and Drug Service, and Paul Longley, Mental Health Trainer at Hopen and facilitator of Andy's Man Club in Hull.
We talk about the mental health impacts of consuming too much alcohol, how much is too much, what strategies and coping mechanisms we can adopt to take control of our drinking, and what professional help is available to those who are worried about excessive alcohol consumption.
Read full article, with links to help and support, on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/exploring-alcohol-and-mental-health-for-alcohol-awareness-week-2020Support the show
“We’re playing everything by ear, appropriately enough,” said Russell Plows, Artistic Director of Hull Urban Opera.
In this podcast we continue our ad hoc series of lockdown conversations with artists.
We find out how Hull Urban Opera has responded to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and its restrictions.
Podcast: 24 minutes.
Russell tells us about how the collective has made best use of lockdown time, some twiddling of thumbs, but also a lot of planning and even creating new works.
Violence seems to be the way forward, it seems. Russell delights in revealing something of what the opera has in store ‘on the dark web’, maybe next year. “It’s an exploration of violence as a means of entertainment.”
Intriguing. The Hull Urban Opera collective don’t do opera in a stuffy way, and they don’t shy away from contemporary culture and difficult issues.
We discuss the collective’s use of technology, and Russell shares some thoughts about online arts encounters he’s enjoyed this year.
Russell Plows was talking to HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham.
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Throughout October - Dyslexia Awareness Month - we've been digging a little deeper to explore what dyslexia is, and how it impacts upon life.
In this podcast episode, HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham assembles a Creative Briefs panel to recap on conversations we've had this month, looking at how dyslexia changes education, entrepreneurship, emotions, and employment.
The panel joining Jerome are: Josh, featured in our video 'Dyslexia Day to Day'; Yasmin, Creative Briefs project manager; and Jason and Rebecca, Creative Briefs directors.Support the show
The coronavirus pandemic, and its lockdowns and impacts, has challenged those that like to gather together to sing.
In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with leader of Hull Freedom Chorus Clare Drury.
Clare is an Arts Development Officer at Hull City Council.
We explore how technology and determination have created solutions, allowing choir members to produce music together.
More on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-freedom-chorus-responds-to-pandemic-isolationSupport the show
In a series of features marking Dyslexia Awareness Month 2020, HULL IS THIS has partnered with Creative Briefs to explore how dyslexic people think differently and often excel at creative activities.Throughout October we’ll be looking at how dyslexia impacts upon emotions, education, employability, and entrepreneurship.
In this podcast, Creative Briefs introduces HULL IS THIS Editor Jerome Whittingham to designer and entrepreneur Jim Rokos.
Jim Rokos curated the Dyslexic Design exhibition which was presented at Designjunction, London, in 2016. The exhibition won a silver award in the 2016 London Design Awards for Pop-Ups, Display, Exhibit & Set Design.
Photo: THE LADDER THAT LIKES THE WALL (detail) - Ab Rogers, American hardwood - 2014.
See more at HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/dyslexic-design-with-jim-rokosSupport the show
The editor, Jerome Whittingham, loves the sound of the rain.HULL IS THIS was invited to learn more about a project that’s exploring how rainwater can be managed in urban areas.It’s a project called MAGIC Bilton, there’s a sister project too, called MAGIC Derringham.The MAGIC projects are working with residents in these areas of Hull, UK, to look at ways that rainwater can be better managed, and creative thinking is being encouraged.The research project is led by the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with the Hull and East Riding ‘Living with Water’ Partnership, and Timebank Hull & East Riding.They’ve commissioned a couple of community artists to help stimulate the conversation, and gather residents thoughts and ideas.The artists are Rachel Elm and Jemma Brown. We're also joined by Steven Dale, Clerk for Bilton Parish Council.
Read more at HULL IS THIS, here: https://hullisthis.news/magic-projects-gather-residents-views-on-rainwater-management-and-actionSupport the show
Community and creativity come together as Tranby Lodge Gate woodland and wildlife haven hosts the ‘release’ of over 60 unique stoneware clay animal sculptures, made by Hessle residents during coronavirus lockdown.
Project lead Pam Locker tells HULL IS THIS editor all about the project.
Full article and photos on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/lockdown-clay-creatures-released-into-tranby-lodge-gate-woodland
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In this HULL IS THIS podcast episode, editor Jerome Whittingham visits Humber Street Gallery, Hull, to preview artist Jamie Crewe's exhibition entitled 'Solidarity & Love'.
Jerome is guided through the exhibition and its themes by gallery Exhibition and Education Coordinator David Cleary.
"The exhibition takes inspiration from Radclyffe Hall’s novel The Well of Loneliness (1928), and addresses the provocations of the book, which has had a lasting impact on generations of queer, lesbian, and transgender people."
Full show notes and photographs on HULL IS THIS website here: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-jamie-crewes-solidarity-love-at-humber-street-gallerySupport the show
HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks to flash fiction writer Rich Sutherland.
Rich shares his latest 300 word flash fiction story, 'Heavenly Body', and we chat in depth about his writing style and inspirations.
More at HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-hull-flash-fiction-writer-shares-his-heavenly-bodySupport the show
Kenn Taylor, former creative director at Artlink in Hull, has a fascination for the city's Rex launderettes. He has visited and photographed each of them.
"There’s this orange, intense orange thing, and the fact that they look like they just hadn’t changed. They have this visual language, but they’re all slightly different," said Kenn.
In this podcast interview with HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, Kenn reveals more about his interest in this city 'clothes care' chain.
You can see Kenn's photographs on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/citys-launderettes-have-their-own-visual-language-suggests-amateur-photographer
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Medical receptionist Gillian Godden has been working in her current role for the NHS for 13 years. Early in 2019 she wrote and published her first crime novel, and has quickly established a significant following of admiring readers.
In this podcast interview with HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, Gillian reveals a little about how her gangland characters and stories come about, what other story arcs she's developing, and how she's now balancing two careers she loves.
Read more on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-nhs-key-worker-crime-writer-gillian-goddenSupport the show
[Guidance: references to domestic abuse, swearing]
When Police Constable Sean Cargill returns home from a long shift on the beat, all he wants to do is phone his lover, Bella Hickson. However, Sean soon discovers that something is wrong with Bella and is forced to make the most troubling moral decision of his life.
Murder in Lockdown tells a twisted tale of love, danger, and murder, against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cast and Crew
PC Sean Cargill – Sean Alton
Bella Hickson – Zoe Hughes
Written by Josh Whittingham
Produced by Jerome Whittingham, @photomoments for HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-murder-in-lockdown
Music: “Two Face” by Causmic, “Spirit of the Dead” by Aakash Gandhi.…
Experiencing or affected by domestic abuse? Help is always available. Website: National Domestic Abuse Helpline, or call 0808 2000 247
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EPISODE 20: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 19: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 18: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
Website: Amy Johnson Arts TrustSupport the show
EPISODE 17: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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HULL IS THIS 5th co-production with the YADA YADA SPOKEN WORD group. Presented by Jerome Whittingham and Alice Godber.
Hi Five!
We're also joined by playwright and theatre-maker Dave Windass.
Full show notes on the HULL IS THIS website: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-05Support the show
EPISODE 16: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 15: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 14: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 13: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 12: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 11: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 10: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 9: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 8: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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EPISODE 7: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
Website: Amy Johnson Arts TrustSupport the show
EPISODE 6: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
Website: Amy Johnson Arts TrustSupport the show
EPISODE 5: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
Website: Amy Johnson Arts TrustSupport the show
EPISODE 4: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
Website: Amy Johnson Arts TrustSupport the show
EPISODE 3: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Support the show
HULL IS THIS 4th co-production with the YADA YADA SPOKEN WORD group. Presented by Jerome Whittingham and Alice Godber.
This time the poets get a bit sweary and carnal. We're also joined by playwright and theatre-maker Dave Windass.
Full show notes on the HULL IS THIS website: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-04Support the show
EPISODE 2: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Support the show
EPISODE 1: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.
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HULL IS THIS 3rd co-production with the YADA YADA SPOKEN WORD group. Presented by Jerome Whittingham and Alice Godber.
This time the poets get a bit distracted by things to consume.
Full show notes on the HULL IS THIS website:
https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-03Support the show
We're back with our second episode of open mic poetry, co-produced with YADA YADA Spoken Word, Hull. This time the poets are beating the lockdown blues, or at least taking it as their inspiration.
The podcast is hosted by HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, and Alice Godber, organiser of the YADA YADA group.
Full show details on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-02Support the show
In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS hosts the YADA YADA Spoken Word group, their first virtual get together during the coronavirus lockdown.
Jerome Whittingham, editor of HULL IS THIS, and Alice Godber, organiser of the YADA YADA Spoken Word open mic events, are joined by a small number of participants for this initial virtual gathering.
Contributors are: Rachel Thompson, Megan Longthorne, Pete Jordan, Esther Femen, and Alice Godber.
This podcast replaces their planned meeting of Wednesday 25th March.
"The coronavirus crisis has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, but it doesn't stop people from being creative, and it doesn't stop creative people from sharing their creativity together," said Jerome.
HULL IS THIS and YADA YADA Spoken Word will be producing future episodes together too, and local poets and writers are invited to take part.
To participate in future podcast episodes, which are likely to be fortnightly, contact Alice Godber via:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yadayadaspokenword/
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It’s Mothers Day, or Mothering Sunday, and we’ve all been thinking about our mums, what they mean to us, what they’ve done for us, how they inspire us, and how they love us.
In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham been chatting to other people about their mums.
Actually all contributors are writers, poets, and spoken word performers.
What we’ve recorded together are a series of pieces that are loving, insightful, but maybe capture the spirit of the moment.
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HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with founder and leader of the All For One family of choirs, Helen Garnett.
Undeterred by what the coronavirus has thrown at them, the choirs and their members have taken themselves online, holding daily evening get togethers to sing.
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twitter: @HULLISTHIS
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HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with poet Matt Nicholson, and Matt reads two poems from his latest collection, 'Small Havocs'.
We talk about the flatness of the local landscape, the shape of water, and East Yorkshire placenames that tickle children and childish adults.
His latest poetry collection is published by Yaffle Press.
Full details here: http://www.yafflepress.co.uk/collections
Matt will be holding a launch of his latest collection later in the year, after all this coronavirus stuff is history.
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Hull City Council has pledged that the city become carbon neutral by 2030.
In this recorded talk, Martin Budd, Environment and Climate Change Strategic Advisor for the council, presents outlines and elements of the council's draft carbon neutral strategy.
Recorded with permission at a public event at The Guildhall, Hull, on Monday 9th March 2020.
Summary article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/councils-carbon-neutral-2030-strategy-outlined-at-public-meeting
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Hull Women's Week starts on Friday 6th March, just ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March.
In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks with two women about the 'Inspiring a Generation' letter-writing project that they have taken part in, just one of a number of projects for Hull Women's Week. Their letters are written to their younger selves, and provide great insight about their careers and their thoughts about what it is to be a young girl or woman.
What advice do they give to their younger selves? What would they have done differently if they knew then what they know now?
The guests are:
Emma Latimer (pictured right), Chief Officer of NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, and also Interim Chief Officer of NHS North Lincolnshire CCG and East Riding of Yorkshire CCG.
Hester Bridges (pictured left), Labour Councillor for the Southcoates ward, and Chair of Hull Health & Wellbeing Board.
Podcast produced by Jerome Whittingham, HULL IS THIS.
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Hull's Health and Wellbeing Board are launching a new engagement initiative.
Developed and delivered in partnership with #thehullwewant, the new engagement strand is an ongoing conversation with the people of Hull. Its aim is to give the public an opportunity to feedback their thoughts about all things health and wellbeing, identifying priorities for future work, creating opportunities to reduce inequalities, and helping the population to be healthier and happier.
NHS Hull CCG Engagement Manager Matthew Fawcett and University of Hull Lecturer Gill Hughes (pictured) shed some light on how this initiative has come about, and what it will be doing.
A public launch event, the Meetup in the Market, will take place on Wednesday 11th March, at Trinity Market in Hull's old town.
More on HULL IS THIS:
https://hullisthis.news/meetup-at-the-market-for-a-chat-about-health-and-wellbeing
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The 4-day working week is a dream for many employees, but one Hull business has made it a reality for the people it employs. GB Recruitment has trialled a 4-day working week for its employees for a month, and reports a generous increase in productivity for the period.
In this podcast April MacKenzie, Senior Marketing Executive for the business, talks to HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, about the trial and its outcomes.
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Andrew Gibson, conservation officer at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, challenges us to think about how we can 'put nature back into everything we do'.
HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham joined Andrew on a very wet day in the city to look at some examples of what he means.
Andrew pointed out the mental health benefits of bird-watching and feeding the ducks, showed how architectural design can offer surprising opportunities, and how man-made environments can be managed with nature in mind. Putting nature back into everything we do is beneficial to all of us, not just nature, he argues.
Find out more on HULL IS THIS here:
https://hullisthis.news/podcast-put-nature-back-into-everything
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Shifts is a project by photojournalist and podcaster Jerome Whittingham, in which he works a full shift with an interesting business or organisation, photographing and sound recording as he goes.
This shift is a day of style, and a little bit steamy too.
A gem of a business that maybe you wouldn’t expect to find in Hull, one of just a handful of its kind outside of London in fact.
Based on Grimston Street in Hull, Cock of the Walk is a group of award winning bespoke cutters, tailors, and hand finishers.
Headed by trained coat-maker Gillian Long, their craft is carried out using the time honoured skills found in Savile Row workrooms.
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Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece.
The exhibition displays Michelangelo’s world-famous work up close for the first time, giving visitors unprecedented access to the artist’s magnificent paintings which adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
“Michelangelo – A Different View” is coming to Hull Minster from October 8 to November 18.
Photo: Solent News & Photo Agency.
Article: https://hullisthis.news/hull-minster-to-host-stunning-exhibition-of-michelangelo-masterpiece
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A unique experience is set to tour East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in the form of Hull Urban Opera’s latest creation, Music and Mindfulness.
The production, which is built around Erik Satie’s one-woman opera Socrates, will be performed eight times across five venues in Hull, Beverley and Market Rasen, 22nd to 28th June.
www.hullurbanopera.com
Hull Is This Editor Jerome Whittingham, @photomoments, spoke with Director Russell Plows and singer Poppy Shotts during a rehearsal.
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From challenging backgrounds and humble beginnings, to setting the bar high and settling for nothing less than success – some of Hull’s best known faces have shared their inspirational and positive journeys as they back a powerful social mobility message.
They spoke at an event entitled ‘The Kid Done Good’, which was organised by Sewell Group as part of Humber Business Week 2019 and hosted by the Rt. Hon Alan Johnson at Sewell Studio in Geneva Way, East Hull.
Hull Is This editor & photographer Jerome Whittingham (@photomoments) met some of the icons, and the event's host, ahead of 'The Kid Done Good' presentation.
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The big name stores seem to be pulling out of city shopping streets, leaving many shopkeepers and businesses wondering what can be done to reinvigorate city centre retail.
In this podcast, we explore solutions to the perceived decline of high street shopping.
We hear from confident retailers, an artist and social historian, a Business Rates advisor, and Member of Parliament for Hull West and Hessle Emma Hardy MP.
There are solutions, as these people and others offer the call for us all to "come back to city centre shopping."
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Hull Is This editor Jerome Whittingham @photomoments was invited to visit Hull Community Voices singing group, at one of their regular Thursday evening rehearsals.Jerome spoke with leaders Debbie Darmody and Jack Simmonds, who explained the group's passion for informality and fun, and their love of songs from diverse cultures all around the world.We recorded several songs that demonstrate the wide variety of styles the singers enjoy.It was a very enjoyable visitWebsite: http://hullcommunityvoices.org.ukSupport the show
Author Richard Gardham (left) documents Hull City AFC's phenomenal rise from the lower tables to football's Premier League in his book 'The Decade: Ten Years That Transformed Hull City AFC'.Telling the story 'through a series of interviews with more than 120 former owners, managers, players and fans. It was one of the most remarkable rises in English sporting history.'Richard came into the Hull Is This podcasting studio to share some gems from the book, and to talk about his passion for the club and for writing.Assisting with the interview is fellow author and passionate HCAFC fan Nick Quantrill (right).Proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to Dove House Hospice.Follow Richard on twitter: @richardgardhamPurchase 'The Decade' on amazon here: The Decade
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The first in a new series of podcasts being produced in partnership with Creative Briefs, in which young people get to pitch questions to professionals working in the creative industries, gaining insight and insider knowledge about creative careers.In the hot seat is Rebecca Shipham of Ships and Pigs, an award-winning exhibition designer who creates trade stands for some of the world's biggest brands. She is also co-founder of Creative Briefs, alongside Jason Bowers.Asking the questions are Yasmin, a recent advertising graduate, and Josh, a participant and volunteer at Creative Briefs.Hosted by Hull Is This editor, and photographer, Jerome Whittingham.Website: http://www.creativebriefs.co.ukSupport the show
As one door closes, another is about to open. Kerrie White, formerly of mencap, shares her plans for I.C.E Ability, a charity that will aim to support people with learning disabilities and differing needs into employment.Twitter: https://twitter.com/Humber_01Support the show
Miranda van Rossum (right) founder of We Made This, and fellow crafter Janet Adamson, take stock of the progress of this huge movement of crafters in Hull. From toddlers to centenarians, there are now hundreds of people involved, eager to create and display 'makes'. Their exhibits have been seen across the city, adorning trees at Easter and Christmas, or brightening fences in early spring. They explain to me how sometimes it's the simple little ideas that make the biggest impact.Twitter: https://twitter.com/wemadethishullFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wemadethishull/
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Stephanie Darnes talks about her project Free Flow, which will be helping women in Hull to tackle period poverty.
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Young Hull boxer, Karen, idolises Hull boxing legend Barbara Butterick (‘The Mighty Atom’), who won a world boxing title in America in 1957.Two stories intertwine in this fast moving, very physical one-woman show highlighting the fascinating story of a female boxer in the 1940’s/50’s juxtaposed with the contemporary issues faced by women in sport.And after all, “Everyone needs a hero!”Written by Mark Rees, Single Story Theatre, Hull.East Riding Theatre, Tuesday 13th November.http://www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/2018/07/delicate-flowers/
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What does #homelessness feel like?This short audio story is a ‘verbatim’ piece, edited together and re-recorded following conversations with rough sleepers and other homeless people in Hull. What you hear in the story are the words of the people I spoke with. Together, their phrases help us to understand not just what homelessness is – but what it feels like.Produced for World Homelessness Day, October 2018.My thanks to the Emmaus Street Outreach Team in Hull, to the participants that shared their experiences with me, and for the continuing resourcing support of HullHARP.(Music: Between Worlds, by Aussens@iter)
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Talking movies! Nathaniel and Jerome, son and father, explore the movie industry. We're no experts, but we've seen lots of films together, and we seem to be talking a lot about them. Listen to our thoughts, and tell us yours!In this first episode we focus on 'visual storytelling.' What do WE know?Support the show
“We thought we were just giving our produce to the people of Hull, but what we saw was it seeded friendships. It inspires people to get talking to each other.”Kate Macdonald, manager at Timebank Hull and East Riding, has been involved with FEASTival from its beginnings, helping to co-ordinate all the voluntary activity which makes Freedom FEASTival a truly community event.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/Support the show
Who knew that growing your own vegetables is good for your English language? Carlo and Magdy attend Friends for English, a group which welcomes people to the city, helping them to make friends and improve their English language skills.Friends for English have really embraced FEASTival, not only growing crops to donate to the feast, but also stepping up to volunteer as cooks, front-of-house, and FEASTival helpers. Sharing is central to what they do.www.welcometoenglish.orgThis #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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“People are realising where their food is coming from and the impact it’s having on the environment. It makes sense to grow food where you live, eat what’s in season, eat local basically.”Frith Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture project in Beverley, is supplying food to FEASTival. You can also catch them with their stall outside Grain on Newland Avenue every Saturday - making locally grown food more accessible on the 'Hight Street'.Frith Farm's website: https://frithfarming.com/about/This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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Young local food growers at Youth in Nature have been planting and raising salad crops for FEASTival this year. They're very excited that food they have grown will be helping to feed FEASTival visitors.This Youth in Nature project is based at the new allotments provided by Keepmoat Homes on the Hawthorn Avenue housing redevelopment. Youth in Nature is a Big Lottery project funded by Our Bright Future initiative - Probe Hull Ltd, Child Dynamix & Yorkshire Wildlife Trust working together to help young people & wildlife.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/Support the show
"There's things we can all do to look at food sustainability, it could be something really basic like looking at the amount of food we use and waste."Bryony MacFadyen works for Hull Food Partnership which promotes food sustainability in the city, encouraging the growth of local food enterprise too.http://hullfoodpartnership.org.ukThis #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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The Common Vegetable, by Dave Windass, performed by Charlie Sellers.Originally commissioned by Invisible Dust for their Surroundings project.This recording produced by @photomoments.(Advisory: mild use of bad language).
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“It’s about encouraging people to start growing their own veg, and for children to see it growing as well. The allotment is a place of rest, haha!”Margaret Milner is secretary of Hull and East Yorkshire Allotment Society.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"FEASTival - it's a fantastic project. It's great to have things that aren't based on a cash value. It's where skills are shared, and people are coming together to work together for something which is beneficial to all."Graham Brooks is Director of Arthur's Organics, for many years delivering veg boxes to customers in Hull and the East Riding. Now, Graham also grows some of the produce his business delivers, with a bit of help from volunteers.www.arthursorganics.comThis #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"How far do you want to go back? … They say the way to stay young is to keep on learning. That's true yes," says David Longthorn.David shares a wealth of grower's knowledge and experience with other volunteers at Down 2 Earth, a project on the Newland allotment site that is providing food for Freedom FEASTival. He tells me how his own passion for growing and foraging is all about maintaining a sustainable balance between his need for food and the needs of the earth.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"They [honey bees] are doing better in cities than they are in the countryside, that's because in a city you're more likely to have people growing flowers for the maximum time in a year."Karen Mouett keeps bees at a very industrial location, outside ABP Port House in east Hull.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"The notion of the guerrilla was to have lots of lines of attack - not really attack - but going into the community and trying to spread the word of how easy it is, really, to grow your own vegetables and your own food."Wendy Gregory is a grower at the Community Garden Guerrillas, which has land at East Hull Community Farm on Barham Road.Find the group's facebook page here.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"It can be beneficial just to spend time in nature. As we become increasingly detached from methods of food production, to reconnect with the outdoors can be really beneficial in terms of physical exercise and also mental health."Andy Steele grows for food and nature at Down 2 Earth, a community woodland at Newland Avenue allotments.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/Support the show
"I want people to think that food doesn't have to come hundreds of miles to your plate, you can grow it here. A lot of the food at FEASTival is grown within the boundaries of the city, in the incredible allotments that Hull has got."John Pickles grows food right in the heart of the city, in the bed outside The Wilson Centre. It's food for people to harvest as they pass by.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"Grow your own vegetables, supply your needs, start a revolution with a packet of seeds. Undermine the capitalist system by growing your own vegetables."Robert Eunson is a poet and musician, and has 2 plots at Newland allotments.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"There's a lot [of businesses] saying 'can you get us some salad here, something to try', and the point is it's grown on the old Victoria Dock, what better way of promoting their food?"Adrian Fisher is Director of Rooted in Hull, an innovative urban agriculture project currently being developed on St Peter Street in the centre of the city.http://www.rootedinhull.org.ukThis #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival 2018 here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/
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"We Know What We Are," claims author Russ Litten.Recorded in front of an audience in @photomoments' modest studio in Hull, Russ shares pre-drinks, reads from his latest collection of short stories, and chats about confinement in prisons and sheds.https://www.obliteratipress.com@RussLittenWith co-host & arts blogger @msmichdee.www.photomoments.news
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A unique and thought-provoking event presented by MacMillan charity - 'Let's Celebrate Life.'Dozens of charities, organisations, and services gathered, and were joined by hundreds of visitors, to explore the theme 'my life, my choice'.Why are we so bad at talking about death and preparing for the end of life? This event in Hull has started a more open conversation, helping to break the taboo of talking about death.Presented and sponsored by MacMillan Cancer Support, with additional support from Hull City Council, KCOM, East Riding Council, and NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group.
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Recorded in front of an audience at @photomoments' modest studio in Hull, poet Matt Nicholson enjoys pre-drinks and reads from his latest collection - 'We Are Not All Blessed With A Hat-Shaped Head.'Also round the table with us is voice of culture Michelle Dee, arts blogger and critic.Matt Nicholson - @MattpoetHull, www.kingsengland.comMichelle Dee - @msmichdee, www.culturemarathon.co.uk, www.hotpotatohull.co.uk
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The Big Malarkey Festival is Hull’s children’s literature festival produced by the Hull Library Service, held on a colourful tented site in East Park.Last year (2017) nearly 8000 people came to the park to meet writers, illustrators, poets, performers and puppet-makers, and try their hand at all kinds of practical activities.This well-loved festival returns in June, opening to the public on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th.In this podcast festival director Ellen Bianchini, and local writers Joe Hakim and Norah Hanson, share some revelations about the exciting programme of activity and inspiration on offer.Find out more, and book festival tickets, on the website:http://thebigmalarkeyfestival.com
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Sarah Thacker, Advisor at Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau, and Gillian - a beneficiary - talk about how the support that CAB has offered - an opportunity for an organisation to learn from its service users.Recorded for the 'Help Through Crisis Event', organised by Hull and East Riding CAB, April 2018.
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Mark Charlton, Assistant City Manager (Community Safety and Partnerships) at Hull City Council, describes the work he oversees helping troubled families in the city.Recorded at the 'Help Through Crisis Event', organised by Hull and East Riding CAB, April 2018.
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Tassie Weaver, Local Networks Manager at the MEAM Coalition, describes how the 'Making Every Adult Matter' approach is helping people with multiple disadvantages in Hull.Recorded at the 'Help Through Crisis Event', organised by Hull and East Riding CAB, April 2018.
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Andy Coish, Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau, gives a thorough review of the roll out of Universal Credit in Hull, outlining its impacts upon beneficiaries.Recorded at the 'Help Through Crisis Event', organised by Hull and East Riding CAB, April 2018.
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Kim McBirnie, a DWP disability consultant, briefly describes the support available to disabled people.Recorded at the 'Help Through Crisis Event', organised by Hull and East Riding CAB, April 2018.
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Anonymous Let's Talk is an Arts Council England funded project currently being delivered in HMP Hull. It's an opportunity for inmates to write creatively about their innermost thoughts and feelings, guided by some leading performance poets. Project lead Ian Winter, supported by punk poet Toria Garbutt and producer Mark Rees, share how the inmates have opened up to poetry - it's a confessional process.(Photo: Toria Garbutt, Ian Winter, Mark Rees).More: twitter @anonymous_lets
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Jenny, a Year 10 work experience student from Kelvin Hall School in Hull, interviews author Louise Beech about her debut novel 'How to be Brave.' Researched, produced, presented and edited by Jenny - during her 2 week placement with @photomoments. Thanks to Emmaus Hull for hosting this interview session.https://louisebeech.co.ukhttp://orendabooks.co.uk
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Children from a Year3/4 class at Estcourt Primary Academy in Hull joined Creative Briefs to enjoy an arts tour of Humber Street Gallery, Hull Minster, and Ferens Art Gallery. They looked at the differences between traditional and contemporary artwork, and had conversations with designer Rebecca Shipham of 'Ships and Pigs'. (Photo: Rebecca Shipham).More about Creative Briefs 'Schools Art Tours' here: http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk/school-tours/Support the show
Children from Estcourt Primary Academy in East Hull were asked 'is it art?' They visited Humber Street Gallery to look at photographic exhibitions by Martin Parr and Olivia Arthur who together presented 'A Portrait of Hull', during 2017 City of Culture. I was delighted to tag along to record their reactions. More Key Stage 2 tours like these are planned for 2018. http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk/school-tours/Support the show
In the 'Skills Through Gills' project with Creative Briefs, learning disabled students at FIND Charity in East Yorkshire have been involved in creating pieces of art, with the aim of holding a public exhibition. The artworks are based on Hull's architectural landscape, maritime history, and the question 'what does Hull mean to you?'Staff at FIND explain what is involved, and the impact it's having on the participating students.Further information about this project and Creative Briefs company:http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk/skills#design #learningdisability
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Congratulations to Annie, a student at Estcourt Primary Academy Hull, for creating the winning design for Creative Briefs 'Chewing Gum Gone' project. Here Annie tells us about her winning design, and teacher Mr Ullah explains how important it is that children have real-world experience with creative professionals like Jason at Creative Briefs.
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At a showcase event in #Hull for #DateswithDinosaurs with Creative Briefs, I'm joined by photographer Miranda Harr, community artist Wayne Wolton, and young designer Josh, to discuss creativity and #dyslexia.
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A group of young people with #dyslexia have been set the creative brief of designing a dinosaur calendar for #Hull. Jason from Creative Briefs, Steve at Dinostar, Mr Ullah from Estcourt Primary Academy, children & parents - all share their enthusiasm for this unique project. Supported by National Lottery 'Awards for All', and Dyslexia Sparks.
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October 2017. Led by Jason from Creative Briefs, children from Estcourt Primary Academy enjoy an arty tour of some galleries in #Hull, accompanied by photographer Jerome Whittingham too.0:00 - Intro & Humber Street Gallery British Road Signs.7:30 - Humber Street Gallery, Martin Parr, Magnum.11:12 - Humber Street Gallery, Clare Holdstock, Gallery Assistant Q&A.12:20 - Jerome asks 'Is photography art?'13:50 - Humber Stret Gallery, Olivia Arthur, Magnum.17:09 - Q&A with Jason, on Humber Street Gallery.21:25 - Princes Quay, Hull International Photography Festival, Great Britons of Photography.24:24 - Princes Quay, Methodist Church's Battered & Berthed exhibition.27:35 - The Alan Boyson mural, 3 Ships, on the former BHS building.30:47 - Hull Central Library, Q&A with Jerome, 'Is Photography Art?'#art #photography #children #martinparr
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Lou's latest exhibition, showing at HIP Gallery as part of Hull International Photography Festival, explores the very boundaries of the photographic image. In this interview she reveals something of her surprising techniques: a cat, a washing machine, and a bit of leather polish to boot. http://www.louhazelwood.com #photography #art #abstract #expressionism
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'So he pulled the right levers and you did the asking'. #Sculptor Brian Griffiths returns to #Hull, presenting an exhibition of #puppets created by his friends & family - self #portraits and impersonations. Fantasy, social experiment, even theatre - are these puppet creations real or imposters? You decide. Artlink, Princes Avenue, Hull - 9th October to 14th December.Support the show
The Citizens Advice Bureau is calling for the Government to pause the roll out of the Universal Credit benefits system until 'significant problems' are fixed. Andy Coish, Advice Session Co-ordinator at Hull & East Riding CAB, details common problems encountered by applicants - and by those whose role it is to help. #ukhousing #poverty #debt #welfarereform
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Highly toxic #fentanyl which is being added to #heroin in #Hull and East #Yorkshire is implicated in a recent spike in overdose related deaths. Tony Margetts, Substance Misuse Manager at East Riding Council, gives urgent advice to users. More: http://www.humberhelp.co.uk/features/features/heroin-fentanyl.html
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A new project from Carnegie Heritage Centre in #Hull celebrates the city's 'firsts'. Volunteer Andy Richardson tells me more about this new walking trail for 2017. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.Support the show
Connected Hull collected data from Francis Askew Primary School's car, competing in the Goblin Class at Project Blyth. @ConnectedHull @ProjectBlyth #IoT #bigdata #STEM #Hull #greenpower
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Children from 4 #Hull primary schools engage in a Q&A with professional product designer Anna from Gumdrop Ltd, following workshops with Jason at Creative Briefs and The Chewy Project. http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk #design #chewinggum #recycling
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Creative Briefs design company in #Hull have been working with local school children on an age-old sticky problem. In this podcast children from Dorchester Primary, Bransholme, bring me up to date with their 'Chewy Project', and the fascinating opportunity provided by Gumdrop Ltd. http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk #chewinggum #bubblegum #recycleSupport the show
Empowering everybody to make the world a better place through digital making, the Connected Hull project descended on Hull Raspberry Jam at the Central Library, 17th June 2017. http://connectedhull.net #IoT #smartcities #Hull #RaspberryPi
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Reporting on a recent week-long workshop at Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group in Hull, during which participants explored their diagnosis of dementia through glass percussion and art. Remarkable. More at: http://www.photomoments.news/features/features/reflections-bmlsg.htmlSupport the show
In this recorded conversation ahead of #GE2017, Andrew and I explore the joys, perils, responsibilities and successes of running a new #charity within the homelessness sector. How tough is it to support people in housing chaos currently? This interview helps to reveal the full picture. #homelessness #ukhousing #Hull
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Our 5th #GE2017 conversation is with Martin Deane, Green Party candidate for #Hull North. Never ones to shy away from posing radical solutions to problems, Martin sheds some light on the ins and outs of #Green Party #housing & #homelessness policy, including a basic income for all. Wishful thinking?
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In this recorded #GE2017 conversation for HumberHelp Ben Hanson, Programme Lead for Housing Strategy, explains that Hull City Council is currently putting together a renewed 'Preventing Homelessness Strategy' in consultation with many sector partners. He outlines the scope and content of the process, and invites further contribution. What would you add? #Hull #homelessness #ukhousing
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Our 4th pre-election housing and homelessness conversation is with Emma Hardy, Labour's candidate for Hull West and Hessle. She informs that issues regarding housing affordability and the private rental sector are regular conversations on the doorsteps whilst out canvasing locally. She also speaks passionately about #education being a route out of #poverty. #GE2017 #homelessness #housing (Photo reproduced with permission).
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Pre-election #housing & #homelessness conversation with Andrew Young, Chair of Trustees - Emmaus Hull & East Riding. We chat about the pressures being put on homeless charities, and whether our responses to the homelessness crisis are innovative and radical enough. #GE2017 #Hull
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2nd of our HUmberHelp pre-election #housing & #homelessness conversations, with #YMCA Humber CEO Malcolm Smith in #Grimsby, who says "People talk about young people being apathetic about politics, but that couldn't be farther from the truth." #GE2017 More conversations here: http://www.humberhelp.co.uk/ge17/general-election-2017.html
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In the 1st of our pre-election conversations at HumberHelp, keeping the debate wide and informed, we talk housing and homelessness with Carl Minns - Liberal Democrat candidate for Yorkshire East. More here: http://www.humberhelp.co.uk/ge17/general-election-2017.html #ukhousing #homelessness #GE2017
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Ben Murphy, SWITCH Project Lead in Hull, explains how becoming a volunteer mentor can really help someone experiencing homelessness and housing chaos. More info: https://hullcvs.org.uk/volunteer-centre-hull/switch-project/
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Dylan, currently the youngest companion at The Orchard, Hull, shares his thoughts on the support he's receiving in his new home. #Emmaus #homelessness #youth #Hull
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Despite the new legislation banning the sale of 'legal highs' on the high street, use of these substances is set to continue. Real project in Hull has launched a new awareness campaign - including the 4U poster - to help highlight the serious consequences of taking New Psychoactive Substances and draw public attention to the issue. #drugs #legalhighs #nps
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Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Bishop of Hull, Rt Revd Alison White, talks about 'shelter, house, home, and nest'. #homelessness, #church, #housing
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Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Alison Gelder, CEO, welcomes delegates and gives a brief introduction to the campaigning work of Housing Justice. #homelessness #church #housing
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Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Angela Dearing, of JRF, outlines the national picture of homelessness, housing, housing policy, and sector research. #homelessness #church #housing
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Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. United Voices choir - comprising members from Open Doors project, supporting refugees in Hull, entertain delegates as the afternoon session resumes. #homelessness #church #housing #refugees
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Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Dave Barnett, Community Housing Manager for Hull City Council, provides a summary of #homelessness locally, outlining the council's response to the issues. #church #housing
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Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Andy Dorton, trustee of Social & Economic Action Resources for Churches in Hull (and the East Riding) offers 4 challenging comments to those engaged in faith responses to #homelessness. #church #housing
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Nigel has been living at Humbercare Ltd's Futures homelessness hostel, on Westbourne Avenue Hull, for a year. Now he's ready to move on. Here he shares some thoughts on the support he's received, and looks forward to a future in a new home of his own.
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Sam shares from his online anthology (A Portrait in Poems), reading 'It Was Always Free!' and 'Gaza 27/7/2014', exploring themes such as mystery and unknowns, misunderstandings and barriers. Deeply mindful and soulful. Hull.
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Hull poet Brian Iles reads 2 of his poems, 'Stoning the Step' and 'The Watcher', both acutely observational and endearingly intimate.
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Michelle Dee reads again her essay 'Infinity', first presented at the What Is? Collective event in Hull, Valentine's weekend, February 2016. 'To see a World in a Grain of Sand, and a Heaven in a Wild Flower. Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, and Eternity in an hour,' William Blake. Painting by Sarah Mole.
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Ahead of changes proposed by the Psychoactive Substances Bill, Mike and Sue from the REAL project in Hull talk about their work educating and supporting users of new unregulated drugs, new psychoactive substances - so-called 'legal highs'.
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Gifty Burrows, Chair of Trustees of the William Wilberforce Monument Fund, reveals plans of an oral history project aiming to collect the untold stories of Africans that have traveled to Hull and East Yorkshire. @Wilberforcefund @UntoldHull
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Clare walks me around her exhibition 'Concrete Wasteland' at a very busy Artlink in Hull, commenting on Bauhaus' impact upon architecture, interior design, and housing. There's even a cheeky Disney reference. January 2016.
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Pat and Denise, both of whom care for husbands fighting dementia, respond to Eric Hall's Huffington Post article '5 most critical tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers' (see: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-j-hall/5-of-the-most-critical-tips-for-alzheimers-caregivers_b_9009692.html). Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group, Hull, UK.
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Author Brian W. Lavery reads from 'The Headscarf Revolutionaries', Lillian Bilocca and the #Hull triple-trawler disaster of 1968. Published by Barbican Press, 2015. http://www.brianwlavery.com/
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Writer and actor Ian Winter reads from his play 'Gordon', showing at Kardomah94 #Hull on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September 2015. #theatre
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Jerome is collating people's stories of artistic experiences for his project 'Moved' - part of Roots & Wings/Art for Hull's #untoldstories strand. Here, he shares his own story. #Hull @artforhull
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"They had picks and spades, some had bulldozers. I had a medicine spoon and a toffee hammer." #Hull #poetry
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Peter Knaggs, #Hull poet, reads his poem 'Who pays the tax when Amazon and Starbucks don't?'
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"I've got a bigger dream than you might think, one day people might get to see that dream." Mandy, resident at Humbercare's Westbourne House, provides - with openness & honesty - a glimpse into the important support provided by the Futures Assessment Centre. #homelessness #addiction #HullSupport the show
Poet Mike Watts reads 'Despite This', the end poem in his latest anthology - Jawbreaker - published by Paul Gibson, available Waterstones. #Hull #poetry Mike's website: http://www.mikewatts.me.uk
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Louise Beech reads an extract from her debut novel - How to be Brave - available from Orenda Books on Kindle 30th July & paperback 17th September. #Hull http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Brave-Louise-Beech-ebook/dp/B00Y15POWO/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
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Oh dear. Here's the 'Dead Bod Song' from Open Umbrella's show 'Protest Will Ensue' - part of Assemble Fest 2015 - theatre, but not as you know it. #Hull #theatre www.assemblefest.co.uk Support the show
It’s a fairy tale, but delivered in a way that transforms familiar surroundings into something far more sinister and exciting. Alex Mitchell, Artistic Director for Silent Uproar, tells me about their show for Assemble Fest 2015. www.assemblefest.co.uk #theatre #Hull
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The Roaring Girls tell me about their show for Assemble Fest 2015, Hull. An exploration into depression, anxiety and fear, this show includes a confetti cannon when you least expect it and ends with a dance party to leave you energised. www.assemblefest.co.uk #theatre #Hull
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PinUpRound talk about their show for Assemble Fest 2015, Hull. Decades of fashion, feminism and the female form are charted through physical theatre, taking the audience from the 1950s to the present day and beyond. www.assemblefest.co.uk #theatre #Hull
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Bellow Theatre chat about their show for Assemble Fest 2015, Hull. A musical tale of marriage, mayhem, murder and meat, this is a contemporary twist on a gruesome Dickens classic. www.assemblefest.co.uk #theatre #Hull
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'Yalda, Iranian Woman' is a timely new piece of #theatre by Dave Windass and Roya Amiri, being performed in #Hull on 23rd & 24th February, 2015. Here, we chat about the play's themes. This is a play 'for anyone that's ever felt lost, alone & adrift in the world.' More: www.yalda.org.uk #Islam
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This new theatre piece, of magic and deception, written by acclaimed Hull playwright Dave Windass, plays at the Heads Up Festival on 12th September 2014.
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Penny Duck Theatre's Andy Wilson talks about 4 very different characters to be revealed in his one-man show at the Heads Up Festival, 13th September at Kardomah 94 #Hull.
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Recorded at musical rehearsals for 'Earworm', a play by Mark Rees which will be performed at Ensemble 52's Heads Up Festival in Hull in September, young actress Alice Palmer talks about the character she plays.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Harriet Linfoot, Urban Wildlife Officer in #Hull, chats about artistic activities at the city wildlife garden.
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To be performed at the Heads Up Festival, in #Hull in September, this new piece by playwright Mark Rees of Single Story Theatre Company, explores with gentle humour one depressed young woman's employment within the phone-sex industry. 15th & 16th September 2014, at Kardomah 94, Hull.
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Joe Hakim and Mike Watts reflect on the last session of Write to Speak performance poetry, Kardomah 94 arts space, #Hull. 23rd July 2014
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