In late 70’s, The Clash were playing at the Manchester Apollo. They had a spare night off before being booked in to record their next single. The recording studio, Pluto on Granby Row in Manchester, is up the road from Rafters Club, so they played a gig there. Pluto Studios […]
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S01 E03: The Mighty Manchester Apollo
Manchester Apollo brings back memories. Aged 16, Simon and John Squire used to come to the backstage area to help push the boxes in for The Clash. The Apollo backstage is next to the Apsley Cottage. Si recalls actor Ray Winstone, in his unmistakable Cockney voice, dragging him off for […]
S01 E02: Dunham Massey Village Hall
The Patrol was an early incarnation of the Stone Roses. Back in the summer of 1980, the band performed several live shows including at Dunham Massey Village Hall, in Cheshire. A very diverse venue! On one side, the Women’s Institute meetings, weaving wicker baskets and jam-making. On the other, […]
S01 E01: Altrincham Grammar
Simon’s drumming career begins at Altrincham Grammar. Meet Simon Wolstencroft. Over the next 19 episodes, you will see how his career started and what fun he had on the way. There’s a little bit of everything in it, from Abbey Road and Wembley with The Stone Roses, to bumping into […]
UK property market could grind to a halt as latest advice puts 300k transactions at risk
The latest advice from Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is that “homebuyers and renters should, where possible, delay moving to a new house while measures are in place to fight coronavirus.” The news has already caused some lenders, such as Virgin Money to suspended all new mortgage applications until the […]
UK Government playing hardball with airlines amid coronavirus crisis is a huge gamble
UK Government playing hardball with airlines amid coronavirus crisis is a huge gamble, says GlobalData Following the announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak that the UK government will only step in to support airlines as a last resort, it is a clear divergence from the stance of other governments. Nick Wyatt, […]
Comment on Chancellor’s funding for self-employed
Commenting on the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement regarding funding for sole-traders and self-employed people, Sam O’Connor, CEO, Coconut said: “We commend the Chancellor for providing a generous package of funding support for self-employed people. However, there are millions who cannot wait until June to receive support. They are struggling today […]
5 Tips for remote working
Remote working in a global business environment Today’s leadership requires the ability to renew, create trust and interact with people by video connection when exceptional situations force a change in meeting practices. Confidence in employees, clear guidance on work, and leadership by example – these are the three most important […]
Kids are facing cyberbullying with 66% of parents being unaware
Kids are facing cyberbullying with 66% of parents being unaware According to data gathered by Atlas VPN, 66% of parents are not monitoring their children’s time spent on social media. Research also shows a positive correlation between time spent on social media and the chance of being cyberbullied. Statistics acquired […]
Workplace bullying fears due to coronavirus fears
Why being nice to each other is more important than ever! Discrimination in the workplace is a rising cause for concern in the UK, as the Covid-19 pandemic places the country on a lockdown. While those identified as ‘keyworkers’ have been told to continue going to work, there’s increasing concern […]