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James
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European Yorkshireman.
Bon viveur, Gourmand, Raconteur, Liar and Ale Enjoyer #YNWA
Visited The Fargate yesterday in Sheffield. Similar decor to The Bankers Cat in Leeds but twice the size and twice the pumps.
Nice and busy with the opening weekend of the Christmas market on.
Delicious pint of Thornbridge - Jack of All Taps (4.6% Manchester Bitter).
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Swanney - Scapa Bere brewed with Orkney Bere barley @ The Sheffield Tap.
#BSkyBeer
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
November 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Got a day in Sheffield tomorrow with my oldest of friends, so taking it easy tonight (avoiding Amity Damnity).
Elusive - Indy (5.2% Pale Ale) #BSkyBeer
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Following the £1.8M organ renewal project at Leeds Town Hall I hope someone plays Hans Zimmer’s - Interstellar Organ Suite and invites me.
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Good morning 🍋
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Turin Brakes, Brudenell Social Club, Leeds.
Touring their 10th album. Watched them here 2 years ago to the week.
#MusicSky
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Props to whoever plays the music between the acts tonight at Brudenell. Haven’t heard Add N to (X) in ages.
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday
- It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself.

One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend

Love you Mani x x
Never to be forgotten
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We’ve decided to have an 80s themed Christmas this year. The foil garlands and hanging decorations just arrived and I’m nostalgically happy with the tat.
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My 31st and last gig of the year tonight*
Hit my 2024 New Year resolution by averaging a gig every month.

*subject to change
#MusicSky
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
£200+ John Lewis parcel left outside my house by Royal Mail. Will need a signature my arse.
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My 18th time seeing (The) Young Knives last night. Haven’t had a ticket in 11 years so used Tim Burgess’s ticket maker.
Can’t believe I went to see them 6 times in 2006. We did get on the guest list for a fan-only Futureheads gig at the Leadmill they were supporting.
#TicketStubWed #MusicSky
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Watching the Scottish reactions to last nights game proves that no other sport can touch the emotions football can create.
Will be great to see them and their fans in North America next year.
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Young Knives, The Fulford Arms, York. My 18th time seeing them.
#MusicSky
November 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#Whamageddon already, The Masons Arms, York. I don’t care if it’s supposed to start in December.
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Really got to stop going on holiday over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Always miss out on a fantastic event. Pulp at Wythenshaw Park for example 🫤
November 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Baxter Dury, O2 Academy, Leeds.
#MusicSky
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I do enjoy gigs that start an hour earlier on a Sunday. Not a fan of starting the week tired.
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
November 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Fantastic time at #Pyvofest 2025 at the Ukie Club in Bradford.
Beer, live music, dancing and a lot of fun. A true community gathering.
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Nipped into The Corn Dolly for a pint of Moorhouse’s - Black Cat Reserve (7% Mild). Ooof.
#BSkyBeer
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Watched Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein last night. A beautiful looking film which felt an hour too long.
November 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Pulp: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Looking at tonight’s #Pyvofest at the Ukie Club beer list - 12 Ukrainian beers, 12 beers from 11 different countries and 8 local beers (plus pierogi).
Bradford’s international beer festival.
#BigUpBradford
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM