Leeds Rum Festival Reviewed

I was first introduced to rum in, of all places, France. About twenty years ago I was having a stroll round the Old Port of Marseille and had finished dinner when I spied a bar which looked perfect for sitting outside to people watch over a coffee and cognac before retiring to my bed.  Well, […]

FredagsRamen at Baltzersen’s in Harrogate

Another out of town assignment for me, this time in Harrogate. Leeds Living had been invited to sample the new FredagsRamen at Baltzersen’s. For those of you who are not familiar with the lovely town of Harrogate, Baltzersen’s is a well known cafe serving Scandinavian themed food from 8.00am until 5.00pm daily. Breakfast is served […]

600 People – A Third Angel Presentation at Live Art Bistro

How on earth does one begin a review of a talk on astrophysics? By leaving the earth behind, of course, and looking at the stars and planets. I knew that the evening would be good when I stopped at the admission desk and said, ‘I believe that you have a press ticket for 600 People.’ […]

In Conversation With Sam Fish

Saturday 27th October 2018 sees the Third Leeds Rum Festival being held at the Corn Exchange from 7.00pm until late and I will be covering it on behalf of Leeds Living. It’s a hard life. Imagine my surprise and delight when I was also asked if I would like to interview one of the joint […]

Stewart Francis at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall

On 17th October the wonderful Leeds City Varieties staged a leg of the Stewart Francis’ “Into The Punset” Farewell Tour. It seems to be modelled on that of Sir Elton John whose goodbye gigs run until 2021, in that Mr Francis’ dates go up to June 2019 with a final final one on 7th December. […]