Tag Archives: Manchester
Hints of Spring
Wandering around Tokyo over the last day or two and the weather has definitely felt a little warmer, not that we are breaking out the flip-flops just yet, but if you have to take off a mitten for a minute … Continue reading
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Schadenfreude
Alas, no time for a long post today, as I have to keep my ire in check for screaming at Lucas later. In the meantime, let’s all gather together to enjoy this: The sending-off changed the game, no doubt about that. … Continue reading
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Lark Pies to Cranchesterford
It has almost become a new blood sport to bait the BBC for its perceived failings. Left and right, Christian and atheist, lovers of Terry Wogan and those of Chris Evans, it seems hardly anyone is content with the organisation … Continue reading
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Manchester views
A couple of pictures I took, when strolling around… Channel M have a huge ferris wheel in town, by the Arndale centre. They also used to have a music channel broadcasting local bands, but that unfortunately closed in May. The … Continue reading
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We are the Robots
To Manchester! The city sweltered in the unaccustomed sunshine, as the Manchester International Festival opened in style with Kraftwerk at the Velodrome. The ‘living legends and globally revered innovators of techno pop’ (as noted in the programme) are also cyclist enthusiasts, so when … Continue reading
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It Felt Like a Kiss
I’ll be in Manchester this weekend, at the Kraftwerk gig (just had to mention… sorry!) Now I’m also hoping I’ll be able to get tickets for ‘It Felt Like a Kiss’, a show put together by film maker Adam Curtis … Continue reading
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