Keeping the memories alive…
I’ve seen a few different performances at this fab little theatre space and I’ve just heard today that it is soon to close, the whole building being for sale. I really hope new buyers come in and continue the excellent work started here. I doubt that will happen though, the focus at the moment seems to be on redevelopment and I suspect that’s what will happen to this five storey building.A couple of weeks ago …
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One of my favourite places in the world is Flamborough Head on our lovely East Coast and at only 35 miles away from home, it is an easy day trip. For the past three years though, we’ve had a few days stay in a static caravan during May or June, to coincide with the visit of the thousands of seabirds who flock to the cliffs for breeding season. This year, having had beautiful, sunny and …
Read moreMe, a few months ago “Shall we go to Skipton at the end of April for their beer festival?” And so the planning began…I found our accommodation, 1855 Wash House on the HomeAway site. Described as rustic and tastefully decorated with all the amenities you need, it didn’t disappoint. It is beautifully styled, comfortable and cosy. The tiny kitchen would be a problem for us if we were staying longer than a few days because …
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Last week I donned my Absolutely Cultured volunteer uniform for the second time this year to volunteer at a public open day down at the site of the Humber Field Archaeology excavations of the South Blockhouse.. Mainly so that I could learn a little bit more about the Tudor fortifications of our City myself.Here in Hull we are not very good at blowing our own trumpet or even publicising our involvement in important historical events …
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No, not the misleading headlines kind but the band of the same name. Patrick and I first saw them perform at a Larkin’s beer festival, probably about 3 or 4 years ago now, quite by chance as we were naturally just there for the beer and weren’t really aware that there would be live music. Just three young guys, one singing and playing a guitar, one on a double bass and one on percussion (if …
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