Hull Is This

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'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-wellbeingPodcast produced by Jerome Whittingham, Editor www.hullisthis.news This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o

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.newstwitter/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

Andrew Gibson, conservation officer at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, challenges us to think about how we can 'put nature back into everything we do'.HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham joined Andrew on a very wet day in the city to look at some examples of what he means.Andrew pointed out the mental health benefits of bird-watching and feeding the ducks, showed how architectural design can offer surprising opportunities, and how man-made environments can be managed with nature in mind. Putting nature back into everything we do is beneficial to all of us, not just nature, he argues.Find out more on HULL IS THIS here:https://hullisthis.news/podcast-put-nature-back-into-everything#nature #wildlife #conservation #zerocarbon #climatechange 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

Shifts is a project by photojournalist and podcaster Jerome Whittingham, in which he works a full shift with an interesting business or organisation, photographing and sound recording as he goes.This shift is a day of style, and a little bit steamy too.A gem of a business that maybe you wouldn’t expect to find in Hull, one of just a handful of its kind outside of London in fact.Based on Grimston Street in Hull, Cock of the Walk is a group of award winning bespoke cutters, tailors, and hand finishers.Headed by trained coat-maker Gillian Long, their craft is carried out using the time honoured skills found in Savile Row workrooms.#Hull #photojournalistFull photo essay here: https://hullisthis.news/shifts-cock-of-the-walk-bespoke-tailors 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 Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece.The exhibition displays Michelangelo’s world-famous work up close for the first time, giving visitors unprecedented access to the artist’s magnificent paintings which adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.“Michelangelo – A Different View” is coming to Hull Minster from October 8 to November 18.Photo: Solent News & Photo Agency.Article: https://hullisthis.news/hull-minster-to-host-stunning-exhibition-of-michelangelo-masterpieceJerome Whittingham 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

A unique experience is set to tour East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in the form of Hull Urban Opera’s latest creation, Music and Mindfulness.The production, which is built around Erik Satie’s one-woman opera Socrates, will be performed eight times across five venues in Hull, Beverley and Market Rasen, 22nd to 28th June.www.hullurbanopera.comHull Is This Editor Jerome Whittingham, @photomoments, spoke with Director Russell Plows and singer Poppy Shotts during a rehearsal.www.hullisthis.news 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

From challenging backgrounds and humble beginnings, to setting the bar high and settling for nothing less than success – some of Hull’s best known faces have shared their inspirational and positive journeys as they back a powerful social mobility message.They spoke at an event entitled ‘The Kid Done Good’, which was organised by Sewell Group as part of Humber Business Week 2019 and hosted by the Rt. Hon Alan Johnson at Sewell Studio in Geneva Way, East Hull.Hull Is This editor & photographer Jerome Whittingham (@photomoments) met some of the icons, and the event's host, ahead of 'The Kid Done Good' presentation.www.hullisthis.news - news with a positive purpose.#constructivejournalism#solutionsjournalism 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 big name stores seem to be pulling out of city shopping streets, leaving many shopkeepers and businesses wondering what can be done to reinvigorate city centre retail.In this podcast, we explore solutions to the perceived decline of high street shopping.We hear from confident retailers, an artist and social historian, a Business Rates advisor, and Member of Parliament for Hull West and Hessle Emma Hardy MP.There are solutions, as these people and others offer the call for us all to "come back to city centre shopping."Presented by Jerome Whittingham, @photomoments, editor of www.hullisthis.news 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 @photomoments was invited to visit Hull Community Voices singing group, at one of their regular Thursday evening rehearsals.**Jerome spoke with leaders Debbie Darmody and Jack Simmonds, who explained the group's passion for informality and fun, and their love of songs from diverse cultures all around the world.We recorded several songs that demonstrate the wide variety of styles the singers enjoy.It was a very enjoyable visit[**Website: http://hullcommunityvoices.org.uk**](http://hullcommunityvoices.org.uk) 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

**Author Richard Gardham (left) documents Hull City AFC's phenomenal rise from the lower tables to football's Premier League in his book 'The Decade: Ten Years That Transformed Hull City AFC'.**Telling the story 'through a series of interviews with more than 120 former owners, managers, players and fans. It was one of the most remarkable rises in English sporting history.'Richard came into the Hull Is This podcasting studio to share some gems from the book, and to talk about his passion for the club and for writing.Assisting with the interview is fellow author and passionate HCAFC fan Nick Quantrill (right).Proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to Dove House Hospice.Follow Richard on twitter: @richardgardhamPurchase 'The Decade' on amazon here: **[The Decade](https://t.co/kOM9kiIPPH)** 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 first in a new series of podcasts being produced in partnership with Creative Briefs, in which young people get to pitch questions to professionals working in the creative industries, gaining insight and insider knowledge about creative careers.In the hot seat is Rebecca Shipham of Ships and Pigs, an award-winning exhibition designer who creates trade stands for some of the world's biggest brands.  She is also co-founder of Creative Briefs, alongside Jason Bowers.Asking the questions are Yasmin, a recent advertising graduate, and Josh, a participant and volunteer at Creative Briefs.Hosted by Hull Is This editor, and photographer, Jerome Whittingham.Website: [http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk](http://www.creativebriefs.co.uk) 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

As one door closes, another is about to open. Kerrie White, formerly of mencap, shares her plans for I.C.E Ability, a charity that will aim to support people with learning disabilities and differing needs into employment.Twitter: https://twitter.com/Humber_01 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

Miranda van Rossum (right) founder of We Made This, and fellow crafter Janet Adamson, take stock of the progress of this huge movement of crafters in Hull. From toddlers to centenarians, there are now hundreds of people involved, eager to create and display 'makes'. Their exhibits have been seen across the city, adorning trees at Easter and Christmas, or brightening fences in early spring. They explain to me how sometimes it's the simple little ideas that make the biggest impact.Twitter: https://twitter.com/wemadethishullFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wemadethishull/ 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

Stephanie Darnes talks about her project Free Flow, which will be helping women in Hull to tackle period poverty. 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

**Young Hull boxer, Karen, idolises Hull boxing legend Barbara Butterick (‘The Mighty Atom’), who won a world boxing title in America in 1957.**Two stories intertwine in this fast moving, very physical one-woman show highlighting the fascinating story of a female boxer in the 1940’s/50’s juxtaposed with the contemporary issues faced by women in sport.And after all, “Everyone needs a hero!”Written by Mark Rees, Single Story Theatre, Hull.East Riding Theatre, Tuesday 13th November.[http://www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/2018/07/delicate-flowers/](http://www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/2018/07/delicate-flowers/) 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

**What does #homelessness feel like?**This short audio story is a ‘verbatim’ piece, edited together and re-recorded following conversations with rough sleepers and other homeless people in Hull. What you hear in the story are the words of the people I spoke with. Together, their phrases help us to understand not just what homelessness is – but what it feels like.Produced for World Homelessness Day, October 2018.My thanks to the Emmaus Street Outreach Team in Hull, to the participants that shared their experiences with me, and for the continuing resourcing support of HullHARP.(Music: Between Worlds, by Aussens@iter) 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

Talking movies! Nathaniel and Jerome, son and father, explore the movie industry.  We're no experts, but we've seen lots of films together, and we seem to be talking a lot about them. Listen to our thoughts, and tell us yours!In this first episode we focus on 'visual storytelling.' What do WE know? 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 thought we were just giving our produce to the people of Hull, but what we saw was it seeded friendships. It inspires people to get talking to each other.”Kate Macdonald, manager at Timebank Hull and East Riding, has been involved with FEASTival from its beginnings, helping to co-ordinate all the voluntary activity which makes Freedom FEASTival a truly community event.This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/ 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

Who knew that growing your own vegetables is good for your English language? Carlo and Magdy attend Friends for English, a group which welcomes people to the city, helping them to make friends and improve their English language skills.Friends for English have really embraced FEASTival, not only growing crops to donate to the feast, but also stepping up to volunteer as cooks, front-of-house, and FEASTival helpers. Sharing is central to what they do.[www.welcometoenglish.org](www.welcometoenglish.org)This #freedomFEASTival series of portrait/podcasts has been commissioned by Freedom Festival Arts Trust, in partnership with Timebank Hull & ER, and Artlink.More about Freedom Festival FEASTival here:https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/projects/freedom-feastival/ 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