Monthly Archives: July 2020
Win a family ticket for four to The British Music Experience, situated on Liverpool’s Pier Head
Win a family ticket for four to The British Music Experience, situated on Liverpool’s Pier Head (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Read the full story..Tasting Beer with Soul: Twisted Wheel Brew Co.
On the face of it, beer and music seem like natural bedfellows.
Read the full story..A tribute to CP Lee
Christopher Paul ‘CP’ Lee, who has died aged 70, was a man whose whole life was driven by enthusiasm.
Read the full story..Good News in Focus: Burtonwood and Winwick Community Bus
Northern Soul and People’s Powerhouse are continuing our partnership to share good new stories about businesses, people and communities coming together in the North of England during the COVID-19 crisis. As the country begins to loosen lockdown restrictions, we’re talking to Northerners doing excellent work across the region.
This week we chat to Cathy Mitchell, deputy leader for Warrington Council who, as part of her council role, set up Burtonwood and Winwick Community Bus, a charity providing transport for the communities of Winwick and Burtonwood.
Read the full story..“There’s lots of poo, there’s lots of wee, there’s lots of vomit.” Northern Soul chats to Cat Henstridge from CBBC’s The Pets Factor
If you’ve never turned on CBBC to keep little ones entertained while you inhale a pint of tea, you may not have had the good fortune of stumbling across The Pets Factor.
Read the full story..“It helps you explore what it is to be human.” Becky Swain, Director of the new Manchester Poetry Library, talks to Northern Soul
When you think about a traditional library, what comes to mind? Books from floor to ceiling? Maybe a frosty librarian and a lot of dramatic shushing? Growing up I adored the library, but years spent at university, pouring over textbooks and watching the person sitting next to me sneakily wolf a smelly tuna sandwich, dampened my library-loving spirit. It’s only in recent years that I’ve rekindled the flame.
Read the full story..Book Review: Portrait of Humanity Vol 2
I am mildly obsessed with the photography collections from Hoxton Mini Press.
Read the full story..Takeaway review: Dishoom, Manchester
Any writer of restaurant reviews will, as a matter of professional courtesy, read the competition.
Read the full story..“We have to pull together.” Northern Soul talks to James Mason, CEO of Welcome to Yorkshire
At the time of writing, the UK is slowly attempting to reclaim some semblance of normality.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: North Yorkshire coastline
Northern Soul‘s North Yorkshire Photographer Paul Hunter heads to the North Yorkshire coastline and takes some stunning images.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
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