Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel – How the Project’s Opaque Funding Ruins the Show.

~ july1966

by Chris Harris I've thoroughly enjoyed watching Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel on BBC Scotland. It's beautifully filmed, Banjo and Ro are engaging, and their enthusiasm for breathing new life into a neglected historic building is infectious. Watching them tackle the enormous challenges of restoring Ulva House on the Isle of Ulva has made … Continue reading Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel – How the Project’s Opaque Funding Ruins the Show.

Investment, Equity and Equality FC: What Are Owners Not Being Told?

~ july1966

by Chris Harris. A Reassuring Statement… But Not the Full Story At first reading, the Board's financial statement of 29 June is encouraging. It confirms that Lewes FC's operating budget is fully funded through to May 2027, removing any immediate concerns over whether the club can complete the coming season. That is undoubtedly welcome news … Continue reading Investment, Equity and Equality FC: What Are Owners Not Being Told?

What I Want to Communicate to Local People About Lewes Football Club by Pete Bull

~ july1966

A long goodbye with love as Lewes FC enters a different era What I Want to Communicate to Local People About Lewes Football Club A long goodbye with love as Lewes FC enters a different era. Pete Bull Lewes FC has built one of the most powerful stories in non-league football: supporter ownership, Equality FC, … Continue reading What I Want to Communicate to Local People About Lewes Football Club by Pete Bull

Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded

~ july1966

A personal appreciation of The Ruts' classic Staring at the Rude Boys, the connections between punk, reggae and ska, and why The Crack remains one of the greatest punk albums ever recorded. by Chris Harris etc There are certain records that seem to encapsulate an entire period of British music within a few short minutes, … Continue reading Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded

Learning to Stop Pausing with  “Um” and “Erm” and Why We Say Them

~ july1966

by Chris Harris One of the more unexpected consequences of starting a podcast is that you eventually have to listen to yourself. At first, that sounds rather exciting because you've finally managed to record something, upload it successfully and put it out into the world. Friends and family say encouraging things, a few people listen, … Continue reading Learning to Stop Pausing with  “Um” and “Erm” and Why We Say Them

Interesting Finds: The Last Picture Palace Seats Inside the Story of Brighton’s Lost ABC Cinema

~ july1966

By Chris Harris Interesting Finds: The Last Picture Palace Seats Inside the Story of Brighton’s Lost ABC Cinema There is something strangely emotional about old cinema seating. Not antique furniture in the traditional sense. Not polished mahogany or aristocratic country house pieces. Cinema seats were built for ordinary people. Thousands upon thousands of them. Yet … Continue reading Interesting Finds: The Last Picture Palace Seats Inside the Story of Brighton’s Lost ABC Cinema

Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village to Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 2. The Short Story and the Art of Navel Gazing.

~ july1966

by Chris Harris Over the past few months, I’ve been documenting something I’d talked about doing for years: writing and publishing a book. These pieces were written as it happened, recording the ideas, the writing, the mistakes, the editing and the occasional moments when I wondered what on earth I’d started. The book now exists, … Continue reading Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village to Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 2. The Short Story and the Art of Navel Gazing.

Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village To Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 1

~ july1966

by Chris Harris Over the past few months, I’ve been documenting something I’d talked about doing for years: writing and publishing a book. These pieces were written as it happened, recording the ideas, the writing, the mistakes, the editing and the occasional moments when I wondered what on earth I’d started. The book now exists, … Continue reading Welcome to Denham. Bringing A Village To Life: A Writer’s Journey Part 1