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EPISODE 12: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 11: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 10: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 9: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 8: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 7: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 6: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 5: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 4: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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

EPISODE 3: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time. 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 4th co-production with the YADA YADA SPOKEN WORD group. Presented by Jerome Whittingham and Alice Godber.This time the poets get a bit sweary and carnal. We're also joined by playwright and theatre-maker Dave Windass.Full show notes on the HULL IS THIS website: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-04 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

EPISODE 2: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time. 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

EPISODE 1: 20 Days – Amy Johnson's Solo Flight from England to Australia, 5th-24th May 1930.In 1930, Amy Johnson set off on her solo flight from England to Australia. If she achieved her aim to journey in the air from Croydon to Darwin she would be the first woman to do so. Flying in her recently purchased second-hand de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth – Jason – she had her sights set firmly on breaking pilot Bert Hinkler's record for the same journey.Written by Dave Windass, performed by Rachel Harris, with music by Jessica Dannheisser as part of her Orchestral Portraits album released on Audio Network covering Pioneering Women Through Time.Website: Amy Johnson Arts Trust 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 3rd co-production with the YADA YADA SPOKEN WORD group. Presented by Jerome Whittingham and Alice Godber.This time the poets get a bit distracted by things to consume.Full show notes on the HULL IS THIS website:https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-03 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 back with our second episode of open mic poetry, co-produced with YADA YADA Spoken Word, Hull. This time the poets are beating the lockdown blues, or at least taking it as their inspiration.The podcast is hosted by HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham, and Alice Godber, organiser of the YADA YADA group.Full show details on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-yada-yada-spoken-word-in-lockdown-02 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 HULL IS THIS hosts the YADA YADA Spoken Word group, their first virtual get together during the coronavirus lockdown.Jerome Whittingham, editor of HULL IS THIS, and Alice Godber, organiser of the YADA YADA Spoken Word open mic events, are joined by a small number of participants for this initial virtual gathering.Contributors are: Rachel Thompson, Megan Longthorne, Pete Jordan, Esther Femen, and Alice Godber.This podcast replaces their planned meeting of Wednesday 25th March."The coronavirus crisis has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, but it doesn't stop people from being creative, and it doesn't stop creative people from sharing their creativity together," said Jerome.HULL IS THIS and YADA YADA Spoken Word will be producing future episodes together too, and local poets and writers are invited to take part.To participate in future podcast episodes, which are likely to be fortnightly, contact Alice Godber via:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yadayadaspo

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.newstwitter: @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/collectionsMatt 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 City Council has pledged that the city become carbon neutral by 2030.In this recorded talk, Martin Budd, Environment and Climate Change Strategic Advisor for the council, presents outlines and elements of the council's draft carbon neutral strategy.Recorded with permission at a public event at The Guildhall, Hull, on Monday 9th March 2020.Summary article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/councils-carbon-neutral-2030-strategy-outlined-at-public-meeting#carbonneutral  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