Hull Is This

In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham visits EMS Community Growing Coordinator John Pickles, to hear how this charity is helping people to beat food poverty by having a go at growing their own veg. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

In this podcast episode Miranda van Rossum, creative co-ordinator and leader of We Made This Hull crafting group, tells HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham all about their latest large-scale community crafting project - Christmas Trees 4 Ever. On Saturday 5 December 2020, over 140 trees in 85 locations across Hull will be decorated with handmade creations by hundreds of local people. “The theme for this year’s trail is reduce-reuse-recycle. It’s been great to see so many creative interpretations of it in the makes, and the ‘tree identifiers’ on each tree will tell you a little more about how its makers have approached the theme,” said Miranda. Many groups, this year, have decided to take some time off from their regular activities because of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Not so for Miranda’s movement of dedicated crafters, they’ve stepped up to the challenge and even taken more ground! This year’s Christmas Trees 4 Ever trail even includes ‘makes’ created by an increased number of

In this HULL IS THIS podcast, editor Jerome Whittingham is joined by Laura Jarvis, Senior Development Manager at The Alcohol and Drug Service, and Paul Longley, Mental Health Trainer at Hopen and facilitator of Andy's Man Club in Hull. We talk about the mental health impacts of consuming too much alcohol, how much is too much, what strategies and coping mechanisms we can adopt to take control of our drinking, and what professional help is available to those who are worried about excessive alcohol consumption. Read full article, with links to help and support, on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/exploring-alcohol-and-mental-health-for-alcohol-awareness-week-2020 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

“We’re playing everything by ear, appropriately enough,” said Russell Plows, Artistic Director of Hull Urban Opera. In this podcast we continue our ad hoc series of lockdown conversations with artists. We find out how Hull Urban Opera has responded to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and its restrictions. Podcast: 24 minutes. Russell tells us about how the collective has made best use of lockdown time, some twiddling of thumbs, but also a lot of planning and even creating new works. Violence seems to be the way forward, it seems. Russell delights in revealing something of what the opera has in store ‘on the dark web’, maybe next year. “It’s an exploration of violence as a means of entertainment.” Intriguing. The Hull Urban Opera collective don’t do opera in a stuffy way, and they don’t shy away from contemporary culture and difficult issues. We discuss the collective’s use of technology, and Russell shares some thoughts about online arts encounters he’s enjoyed this year. Russell Plows was talki

Throughout October - Dyslexia Awareness Month - we've been digging a little deeper to explore what dyslexia is, and how it impacts upon life. In this podcast episode, HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham assembles a Creative Briefs panel to recap on conversations we've had this month, looking at how dyslexia changes education, entrepreneurship, emotions, and employment. The panel joining Jerome are: Josh, featured in our video 'Dyslexia Day to Day'; Yasmin, Creative Briefs project manager; and Jason and Rebecca, Creative Briefs directors. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

The coronavirus pandemic, and its lockdowns and impacts, has challenged those that like to gather together to sing. In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with leader of Hull Freedom Chorus Clare Drury. Clare is an Arts Development Officer at Hull City Council. We explore how technology and determination have created solutions, allowing choir members to produce music together. More on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-freedom-chorus-responds-to-pandemic-isolation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

In a series of features marking Dyslexia Awareness Month 2020, HULL IS THIS has partnered with Creative Briefs to explore how dyslexic people think differently and often excel at creative activities. Throughout October we’ll be looking at how dyslexia impacts upon emotions, education, employability, and entrepreneurship. In this podcast, Creative Briefs introduces HULL IS THIS Editor Jerome Whittingham to designer and entrepreneur Jim Rokos. Jim Rokos curated the Dyslexic Design exhibition which was presented at Designjunction, London, in 2016. The exhibition won a silver award in the 2016 London Design Awards for Pop-Ups, Display, Exhibit & Set Design. Photo: THE LADDER THAT LIKES THE WALL (detail) - Ab Rogers, American hardwood - 2014. See more at HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/dyslexic-design-with-jim-rokos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

The editor, Jerome Whittingham, loves the sound of the rain. HULL IS THIS was invited to learn more about a project that’s exploring how rainwater can be managed in urban areas. It’s a project called MAGIC Bilton, there’s a sister project too, called MAGIC Derringham. The MAGIC projects are working with residents in these areas of Hull, UK,  to look at ways that rainwater can be  better managed, and creative thinking is being encouraged. The research project is led by the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with the Hull and East Riding ‘Living with Water’ Partnership, and Timebank Hull & East Riding. They’ve commissioned a couple of community artists to help stimulate the conversation, and gather residents thoughts and ideas. The artists are Rachel Elm and Jemma Brown. We're also joined by Steven Dale, Clerk for Bilton Parish Council. Read more at HULL IS THIS, here: https://hullisthis.news/magic-projects-gather-residents-views-on-rainwater-man

Community and creativity come together as Tranby Lodge Gate woodland and wildlife haven hosts the ‘release’ of over 60 unique stoneware clay animal sculptures, made by Hessle residents during coronavirus lockdown. Project lead Pam Locker tells HULL IS THIS editor all about the project. Full article and photos on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/lockdown-clay-creatures-released-into-tranby-lodge-gate-woodland This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

In this HULL IS THIS podcast episode, editor Jerome Whittingham visits Humber Street Gallery, Hull, to preview artist Jamie Crewe's exhibition entitled 'Solidarity & Love'. Jerome is guided through the exhibition and its themes by gallery Exhibition and Education Coordinator David Cleary. "The exhibition takes inspiration from Radclyffe Hall’s novel The Well of Loneliness (1928), and addresses the provocations of the book, which has had a lasting impact on generations of queer, lesbian, and transgender people." Full show notes and photographs on HULL IS THIS website here: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-jamie-crewes-solidarity-love-at-humber-street-gallery This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks to flash fiction writer Rich Sutherland. Rich shares his latest 300 word flash fiction story, 'Heavenly Body', and we chat in depth about his writing style and inspirations. More at HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-hull-flash-fiction-writer-shares-his-heavenly-body This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Kenn Taylor, former creative director at Artlink in Hull, has a fascination for the city's Rex launderettes. He has visited and photographed each of them. "There’s this orange, intense orange thing, and the fact that they look like they just hadn’t changed. They have this visual language, but they’re all slightly different," said Kenn. In this podcast interview with HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, Kenn reveals more about his interest in this city 'clothes care' chain. You can see Kenn's photographs on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/citys-launderettes-have-their-own-visual-language-suggests-amateur-photographer Rmi7grt7TLcYuJwb537j This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Medical receptionist Gillian Godden has been working in her current role for the NHS for 13 years. Early in 2019 she wrote and published her first crime novel, and has quickly established a significant following of admiring readers. In this podcast interview with HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, Gillian reveals a little about how her gangland characters and stories come about, what other story arcs she's developing, and how she's now balancing two careers she loves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

[Guidance: references to domestic abuse, swearing] When Police Constable Sean Cargill returns home from a long shift on the beat, all he wants to do is phone his lover, Bella Hickson. However, Sean soon discovers that something is wrong with Bella and is forced to make the most troubling moral decision of his life. Murder in Lockdown tells a twisted tale of love, danger, and murder, against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. … Cast and Crew PC Sean Cargill – Sean Alton Bella Hickson – Zoe Hughes Written by Josh Whittingham Produced by Jerome Whittingham Music: “Two Face” by Causmic, “Spirit of the Dead” by Aakash Gandhi. … Experiencing or affected by domestic abuse? Help is always available. Website: National Domestic Abuse Helpline, or call 0808 2000 247 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

It’s Mothers Day, or Mothering Sunday, and we’ve all been thinking about our mums, what they mean to us, what they’ve done for us, how they inspire us, and how they love us. In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham been chatting to other people about their mums. Actually all contributors are writers, poets, and spoken word performers. What we’ve recorded together are a series of pieces that are loving, insightful, but maybe capture the spirit of the moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with founder and leader of the All For One family of choirs, Helen Garnett. Undeterred by what the coronavirus has thrown at them, the choirs and their members have taken themselves online, holding daily evening get togethers to sing. More at HULL IS THIS website, here: http://www.hullisthis.news twitter: @HULLISTHIS This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with poet Matt Nicholson, and Matt reads two poems from his latest collection, 'Small Havocs'. We talk about the flatness of the local landscape, the shape of water, and East Yorkshire placenames that tickle children and childish adults. His latest poetry collection is published by Yaffle Press. Full details here: http://www.yafflepress.co.uk/collections Matt will be holding a launch of his latest collection later in the year, after all this coronavirus stuff is history. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Hull Women's Week starts on Friday 6th March, just ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March. In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks with two women about the 'Inspiring a Generation' letter-writing project that they have taken part in, just one of a number of projects for Hull Women's Week. Their letters are written to their younger selves, and provide great insight about their careers and their thoughts about what it is to be a young girl or woman. What advice do they give to their younger selves? What would they have done differently if they knew then what they know now? The guests are: Emma Latimer (pictured right), Chief Officer of NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, and also Interim Chief Officer of NHS North Lincolnshire CCG and East Riding of Yorkshire CCG. Hester Bridges (pictured left), Labour Councillor for the Southcoates ward, and Chair of Hull Health & Wellbeing Board. Podcast produced by Jerome Whittingham, HULL IS THIS. More at HULL IS T

Hull's Health and Wellbeing Board are launching a new engagement initiative. Developed and delivered in partnership with #thehullwewant, the new engagement strand is an ongoing conversation with the people of Hull. Its aim is to give the public an opportunity to feedback their thoughts about all things health and wellbeing, identifying priorities for future work, creating opportunities to reduce inequalities, and helping the population to be healthier and happier. NHS Hull CCG Engagement Manager Matthew Fawcett and University of Hull Lecturer Gill Hughes (pictured) shed some light on how this initiative has come about, and what it will be doing. A public launch event, the Meetup in the Market, will take place on Wednesday 11th March, at Trinity Market in Hull's old town. More on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/meetup-at-the-market-for-a-chat-about-health-and-wellbeing Podcast produced by Jerome Whittingham, Editor www.hullisthis.news This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this

The 4-day working week is a dream for many employees, but one Hull business has made it a reality for the people it employs. GB Recruitment has trialled a 4-day working week for its employees for a month, and reports a generous increase in productivity for the period. In this podcast April MacKenzie, Senior Marketing Executive for the business, talks to HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, about the trial and its outcomes. Read more here: www.hullisthis.news twitter/instagram/facebook: @hullisthis #Hull This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com