When the Grainger Market opened in Newcastle in 1835, there was a huge banquet to celebrate, with notable men of the city, like builder Richard Grainger and architect John Dobson, on the guest list. Meanwhile the women stood on, looking down from the balconies as the men filled their bellies. Nearly 200 years on and …
The first time I saw “proper” flamenco – not a tacky show put on for Brits in a hotel – was in Seville back when I was a student. I fell in love and have sought out this beautiful art form – which combines singing, dance, guitar and clapping – ever since, even joining a …
Reverend Chris Howson is an extremely busy man. He wears four hats – he is co-chair of the Sunderland Interfaith Forum, Chair of Sunderland City of Sanctuary, Minister at Sunderland Minster and first and foremost, University of Sunderland Chaplain. As I walk up his garden path I am greeted by a friendly, fluffy feline. “That’s …
“Being around other people always helps. Realising you’re not alone…” I first met Hannah Tait when she was running a pop-up playgroup at a local football club and I took my son along. I was struck, not only by her relaxed, friendly nature, but by her ability to make everyone feel included – even someone …
Last week the food and entertainment industry lost one of its most well-known and loved figures. Dave Myers, one half of cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, passed away aged 66, two years after revealing that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, Dave Myers’ route to becoming a TV presenter was …
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