Kathryn Magson

Jeeez it's not often I'm lost for words........

Flatpack dance lessons? Thanks for that one JimmyTee! 

I'm in the process of watching Dope Girls on BBC1 - it's fab & I'm hooked - definite  from me!

I watched No Other Land last night - if you haven't already seen it, it's strong, powerful & WELL worth watching.

I have a few friends who have had treatment for prostate cancer - all got through it successfully apart from one. A good few years ago, one of my close friends  knew that her husband had a problem. She'd tried for months on end to reason with him - begged & pleaded - cajoled - nagged & bullied him to see the doctor, but he refused outright - head buried very deeply in the sand - until it was far too late & he was way beyond treatment. He spent his final days being cared for in a hospice. 

Very sad, heart-breaking story, but there's a lesson to be learned here guys - look after yourselves & please don't leave it too late to seek help!

My heart goes out to anyone living with this or any other form of cancer.

43 minutes ago, Rick Cooper said:

For those who haven't already seen this great video of Plebs , Halifax 1967. They seem to be having a good time especially the girl at 1min 17 secs. Anyone go there or know anyone in the clip?

 

 

 

 

I went there a few times but mostly went to The Wheel. Can't see any faces I recognise but it was SO many years ago! You're right Rick - they all do look to be having a good time...some big eyes there...

Sad news - I met Tommy a few times & he was always such a lovely man - one of life's nice guys & a proper gent. RIP Tommy & thank you for the music xx

Is anyone watching Virdee on BBC1? All filmed in Bradford (my home city) & it's interesting to see all those familiar locations on the telly! Doesn't do much for Bradford's already tarnished reputation, but it's well worth a look!

16 hours ago, Bukem said:

Jesus.....that's it! Wow...I have goosebumps. I had this "so come on and make a dream come true" with a bit more passion in my mind but that is exactly the song. Wow. Thank you so much. 

Tell me, how did you do it? If googled it with exactly the lyrics I posted a 100 times and even ChatGPT was clueless.....Amazing Kathryn, thank you!

I just googled it & it came up straight away - must be my magic touch!  Glad I could help. 

55 minutes ago, Clee93 said:

Looks and sounds like a bandwagon leap on the hot subject of the moment from another outsider attempting to cash in... Other than that, this just sounds like horribly processed AI effort at best and a lazy attempt with preset samples on very basic recording software.
 

My thoughts exactly!

'Fraid it's a  from me too......

4 hours ago, Roburt said:

As well as the upstairs coffee bar room, there was a 2nd room upstairs. This was beyond the stairs down to the dance areas / stage room. This room was usually almost empty & always cold, but you had to go through it to reach the gents.

We all used to call it "The Cold Room" - I remember it well Roburt - too cold & smelly (the gents!) to stay in there for long! I would always have a look in at some point during the night to see if I knew anyone in there, but rarely stayed for long cos of the strong pong!  I've never found a photo of the room, although I vaguely recall a few of us sitting in there chatting to Jimmy Cliff one night.

Sad news indeed - yet another of my teenage icons lost. RIP Sam & thank you for the music. 

Watching So Long Marianne (Leonard Cohen) on ITVX - only seen episode 1 so far & it's a definite  from me!

I've reported scammers to Facebook too (not records - offering tickets for sale & very obviously scammers) but profiles weren't removed - Facebook happy with the post & not breaching rules etc Not much else we can do is there? Just try to warn people & hope they don't fall for it.

On 02/11/2024 at 13:31, Mal C said:

Thats worthy of a Photo Competition entry Chris, really nice shot...

 

I'll second that! 

On 20/10/2024 at 19:19, Simon T said:

I remember it well. We were so naive, funny now thinking about all those 'public service' top-tips, like taking your doors off to build a fall-out shelter and hiding behind your settee.

On 13/10/2024 at 09:21, Mike said:

Threads BBC 1984

The news article linked below led me to re-watch the BBCs 1984 Threads 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dp8197y3eo

A television drama about a fictional nuclear attack on the city of Sheffield had a profound effect on many who watched it in the 1980s. Now it has aired once again, we spoke to some first and second-time viewers to gauge their reaction.

40 years on, forgot how harrowing it was at the time 

I'd say alltime must watch tv but for the wrong reasons

anyone else re-visited it?

 

I've just watched Threads again - I'd forgotten just how harrowing it was to watch too. Definitely a must watch but as you say, for all the wrong reasons.

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Threads BBC 1984

The news article linked below led me to re-watch the BBCs 1984 Threads 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dp8197y3eo

A television drama about a fictional nuclear attack on the city of Sheffield had a profound effect on many who watched it in the 1980s. Now it has aired once again, we spoke to some first and second-time viewers to gauge their reaction.

40 years on, forgot how harrowing it was at the time 

I'd say alltime must watch tv but for the wrong reasons

anyone else re-visited it?

 

I saw it first time round - saved it to watch again when I can steel myself to do it. As you say Mike - well worth a watch but for the wrong reasons.

2 hours ago, Steveb0610 said:

Hi all.

i am looking to make contact with a one time buddy, Dave Rimmer of Culcheth.

I anyone can help me it would be appreciated 

Steve Boocock of Culcheth 

He's on facebook if you're on there Steve - hope you manage to make contact with him. 

Did anyone watch "Till" on BBC2 on Sunday night? It's based on a true story exposing racism in 1950s Mississippi, when a 14 year old boy was murdered for paying a compliment to a white woman. Very sad story & well worth watching.

15 minutes ago, Slippers said:

Thanks Kathryn, glad you enjoyed it i(if 'enjoyed' is the right word)  Sort of film related, I'm currently watching 'Better call Saul' on Netflix . Once you get through the first couple of episodes in series one, which to be honest are mildly annoying, it settles down to become a truly great peice of Television.

Back on topic, one of the better films I've seen lately is 'Mr Jones' I think it's on Netflix - not entirely sure, it's all about Stalin's forced starvation of the Ukrainian people in the 1930s.

 

 

 

 

I've seen Mr Jones - it's another film well worth watching