Something Oldham, Something New...

Posted in Railways on 16th June 2012

Considering the number and scope of the rail journeys I undertake, I really have a pretty trouble-free time of it. I know that some people experience minor disruptions as bigger issues because they travel less, but really I don't find myself feeling concerned very often. Some of this is down...

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The 3-2-C

Posted in Railways on 9th June 2012

It's around this time of year that Railtour operators seem to turn their attention to the South West, and when we become a destination rather than a starting point. This has it's advantages - in that some tours can then be picked up at sensible times of the day, fairly...

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Single Ticket #13 - His Name Is Codeine & Thank You So Nice

Posted in SHOFT on 6th June 2012

Naming your band is clearly an important and formative bit of the music-making process - not least because quite often it signifies a great deal about how a band sees itself, its influences and aspirations. Having written about music for a while now, I've come to realise just how swiftly...

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