Today marks the third anniversary of yours truly suffering a heart attack. Yes, a trinity of summers have now elapsed … More
Tag: leeds
A Close Shave
Around ten minutes prior to commencing this blog I was almost mown down by Alan Bennett, the acclaimed Leeds playwright, … More
The 100 Year War
It’s just ten days before Leeds United’s footballing return to (hopefully) conclude the 2019/20 COVID delayed Championship season. A remaining … More
Eleven Kings
During my fledgling years my main love was association football, as an old Pathe news commentator may’ve dubbed the game in … More
Jack Strachan’s Chippy
In the late 1950’s/early 1960’s my grandparents owned a fish and chip restaurant on land which later became the roundabout … More
Chilling in the Chill
Post-haircut, I’m writing this literary effort sitting outside of the Botanist pub on Boar Lane, Leeds. It’s nippy out; however, … More
Careful What You Wish For!
In the last couple of decades there’s been a growth in the number of double barrelled names in the UK. … More
Starstruck
This morning I felt moved to say hello to TV broadcasting royalty Harry Gration, who was stood next to me … More
In The Company of Mike & Spike
In the company of a pal of mine, yesterday evening I went to see a gig at the Brudenell club, … More