Pete Burchill
@peteburchill.bsky.social
Far too many passions and interests (social enterprise, community music making, culture, sustainability, jazz, indie beer). Not enough time to spend on them all!
Steve Coogan nailing it here. And so good to hear him bigging up the cooperative sector.
July 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Steve Coogan nailing it here. And so good to hear him bigging up the cooperative sector.
A levy of just £1 on each ticket sold could make a huge difference!
This the reality facing the UK’s live music scene.
👉 Read Dan McCarthys’ full article on @thequietus.com at: thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
👉 Read Dan McCarthys’ full article on @thequietus.com at: thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
June 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A levy of just £1 on each ticket sold could make a huge difference!
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Eden Project Morecambe revealed in new images. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eden Project Morecambe's striking look revealed in new images
The developed designs for the Lancashire project, with its shell shaped pavilions, are revealed.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Eden Project Morecambe revealed in new images. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Richard Hawley: as a musician, I know why closing down the thriving Leadmill is a blow to all of Sheffield. observer.co.uk/culture/musi...
As a musician, I know why closing down the thriving Leadmill is a blow to all of Sheffield | The Observer
Independent journalism | News, culture & style | Investigations, analysis, features, ideas, recipes, newsletters & podcasts that make sense of the world
observer.co.uk
May 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Richard Hawley: as a musician, I know why closing down the thriving Leadmill is a blow to all of Sheffield. observer.co.uk/culture/musi...
I can highly recommend the SIBA Indie Beer Checker if you’re not sure whether your beer is truly independent. 🍺
Indie brewers kept out of UK bars and pubs by multinationals, study finds
About 60% of venues within 40 miles of small firms now inaccessible as major brewers and some pubcos restrict access
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I can highly recommend the SIBA Indie Beer Checker if you’re not sure whether your beer is truly independent. 🍺
Spot on!
In today's @theguardian.com, I argue Trump is a symptom and cause of a less happy, less trusting world - and set out what we can do about it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump is creating a selfish, miserable world. Here’s what we can do | Michael Plant
The president is both a symptom and a cause of unhappiness and mistrust. But we can respond by rebuilding our social fabric
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Spot on!
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Look at Spain: progressive on immigration and clean energy —and reaping the benefits. #NomadCentury #ChangeTheNarrative
How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar
As immigration has increased, GDP has surged and unemployment has fallen to lowest level since 2008
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Look at Spain: progressive on immigration and clean energy —and reaping the benefits. #NomadCentury #ChangeTheNarrative
News just in on The Leadmill.
EXCLUSIVE: The Tribune understands that The Leadmill has lost its legal battle with its landlord and will have to leave the building. While the judge has yet to formally announce his decision, word is already spreading among the venue’s staff.
February 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
News just in on The Leadmill.
Already part of a co-op, or just curious about how co-operative models can drive positive change? Come along to the fantastic, community owned Gardeners Rest next month for what is hoped will be the first of a series of regular meet-ups for co-operators in the city. www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-...
Sheffield coop meet up — SSEN - Sheffield Social Enterprise Network
Sheffield Co-op Meet Up Launch This informal gathering is a chance to connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities with fellow co-operators, social entrepreneurs, and community-minded individuals...
www.ssen.org.uk
February 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Already part of a co-op, or just curious about how co-operative models can drive positive change? Come along to the fantastic, community owned Gardeners Rest next month for what is hoped will be the first of a series of regular meet-ups for co-operators in the city. www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-...
Spot on I reckon!
We've listed the top-10 best rated Pubs in #Sheffield according to the European Bar Guide - Do You Agree?
▶ SEE THE FULL LIST: www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/494549...
▶ SEE THE FULL LIST: www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/494549...
Best Pubs in Sheffield according to the European Bar Guide - Do You Agree?
Sheffield has been recognised as one of the top cities in the UK for pubs by the prestigious European Bar Guide. The city earned a perfect five-star rating for its nightlife, surpassing Leeds, Liverpo...
www.sheffieldforum.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Spot on I reckon!
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It's 12 years since the community in Sheffield saved the historic Sheffield industrial landmark Portland Works from being turned into flats built in 1879 and the first place in the world to manufacture stainless steel cutlery & still home to makers today.
markansell.blogspot.com/2025/01/port...
markansell.blogspot.com/2025/01/port...
Portland Works
I thoroughly enjoyed filming this story about Portland Works in Sheffield. It's 12 years since the community in Sheffield saved the histori...
markansell.blogspot.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It's 12 years since the community in Sheffield saved the historic Sheffield industrial landmark Portland Works from being turned into flats built in 1879 and the first place in the world to manufacture stainless steel cutlery & still home to makers today.
markansell.blogspot.com/2025/01/port...
markansell.blogspot.com/2025/01/port...
Some good ideas here on how we can all do our little bit!
It's been a terrible week. A terrible, terrible week. The worst people on earth are full of energy and vigour, the best are defined by anxiety and self-doubt. Here are three simple rules to surviving the next four years, because by God we'll need them iandunt.substack.com/p/a-little-b...
A little bit of hope after a terrible week
A survival guide to the next four years.
iandunt.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Some good ideas here on how we can all do our little bit!
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Hollywood is on fire , yet still deniers clutch at straws to blame this on anything other than the real problem– climate breakdown . I’m petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads to take the fight to the companies who continue to exploit our fragile planet petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hollywood is on fire , yet still deniers clutch at straws to blame this on anything other than the real problem– climate breakdown . I’m petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads to take the fight to the companies who continue to exploit our fragile planet petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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The fight for a survivable future isn’t over, but it will require a huge shift in approach. It’s time to stop fantasising about a decarbonised utopia and start acting on the resilience-building strategies that can protect our communities
@rupertread.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@rupertread.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At Extinction Rebellion, we aimed for UK net zero in 2025. That won't happen – so here’s what to do instead | Rupert Read
With the climate crisis hitting Britain, we must build resilience at a local level by rewilding, saving water and fighting floods, says Rupert Read of Climate Majority
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The fight for a survivable future isn’t over, but it will require a huge shift in approach. It’s time to stop fantasising about a decarbonised utopia and start acting on the resilience-building strategies that can protect our communities
@rupertread.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@rupertread.bsky.social
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Now this is an interesting development and could go either way in terms of change for theatre in Sheffield. My worry is this will further squeeze slots for amateure theatre.
www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-mon...
www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-mon...
The Montgomery to become part of Sheffield Theatres
It joins the Crucible, Lyceum and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
www.whatsonstage.com
December 6, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Now this is an interesting development and could go either way in terms of change for theatre in Sheffield. My worry is this will further squeeze slots for amateure theatre.
www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-mon...
www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-mon...
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Want to lose money at work? 🤔
Steve Hunting writes about the dire situation facing the UK's touring musicians – and the novel workaround found by 'Foundations' singer Kate Nash.
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
Steve Hunting writes about the dire situation facing the UK's touring musicians – and the novel workaround found by 'Foundations' singer Kate Nash.
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
Want to lose money at work? Become a touring musician
Desperate times result in desperate measures for bands and artists in the UK – and Kate Nash has a novel solution.
nowthenmagazine.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Twitter was something quite special wasn’t it!
The social media shift: why Twitter unravelling was inevitable
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/world/w...
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/world/w...
The social media shift: why Twitter unravelling was inevitable
Elon Musk was the catalyst, but the ideological struggle of Twitter made its collapse inevitable
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Twitter was something quite special wasn’t it!