Featuring themes of domestic violence and attempted suicide... It’s been five months since Bella Hickson killed her husband Connor and Police Constable Sean Cargill is still suffering the consequences. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Alice Farmer is on Sean’s trail. Murder in Lockdown II tells a twisted tale of love, danger, and murder, against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. Murder in Lockdown II sees the return of Sean Alton as PC Sean Cargill and also stars Georgina Garton as DI Alice Farmer. Includes a cameo appearance by Zoe Hughes (Bella). Murder in Lockdown II was written by Josh Whittingham, and produced by Jerome Whittingham @photomoments for HULL IS THIS. The first episode can be heard on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-murder-in-lockdown More by writer Josh Whittingham here: https://writtenbyjoshw.wordpress.com

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Audio Drama: Murder in Lockdown II

In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats to Pippa Robson, Deputy Chief Officer of Forum. Pippa explains the work of Forum, and talks in detail about the Hull Together survey, and opportunity for all residents of the city to shape policy for years to come. "If you’re a Hull resident aged 16 or over, you can make a real difference in your community by taking part in a new survey throughout January 2021.  Whether you were born in Hull or you’ve recently arrived in the city, your opinions, praise, concerns and grumbles about the issues that matter in your community – safety, employment, education, migration, integration and more – are needed to contribute to positive change. Your opinions matter and will ultimately help shape a new plan for Hull, with the aim of uniting our communities, and encouraging equality and safety for everyone." The Hull Together survey is now live and is available online at https://northbankforum.org.uk/survey/ until Sunday 31 January, 2021. Paper copies, in any language required, can be requested by contacting Pippa Robson at pippa@nbforum.org.uk More on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-together-survey-uniting-communities-by-listening-to-all-residents-views-on-the-issues-that-matter

The Hull Together Survey, have your say, and make a difference

An audio drama. Josh Whittingham, writer, said: “Starring Jackie Rodgers, For The Record tells the story of Detective Chief Inspector Jane Raven, a detective whose last case is hampered by the early onset of dementia. While her memories of the past are strong, Jane is having trouble remembering her last case as a detective before she was forced to take early retirement. However, one name keeps circling around in her mind: Lydiard. But what significance does it have to Jane’s final case?” At the end of For The Record, HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks to June Cooke, the director of Hull-based dementia charity Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group, about early onset dementia in the workplace. Writer: Josh Whittingham Jane Raven played by Jackie Rodgers Produced by Jerome Whittingham More on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/for-the-record-an-audio-drama

For The Record

HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with writer and spoken word performer Michelle Dee. Michelle shares three poems, all written recently: Routine, Ice Queen, and Mercy. She explains the inspiration and background to each. We chat about the year in the arts, and reflect upon not just the challenges it has presented - but also the opportunities. Michelle makes a recommendation for a wine to enjoy with bacon steaks. HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-wintry-poems-and-reflections-upon-a-year-with-michelle-dee

Wintry poems and reflections upon a year with spoken word performer Michelle Dee

In this podcast episode Clare Drury, Musical Lead at Hull Freedom Chorus, chats with HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham about the choir's song for Christmas 2020 - Light of a Guiding Star. Clare tells how the year has helped shape the song, and how this performance 'together but apart' blends traditional Christmas themes with  messages for a pandemic year. The choir share their performance of the song. Performance video available on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-freedom-chorus-share-light-of-a-guiding-star

Hull Freedom Chorus - Light of a Guiding Star

In this podcast interview Fiona Caley, artist in residence at Hull's urban agriculture project Rooted in Hull, reveals what's in store for artists visiting the site. She talks to HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham about opportunities for collaboration with other artists - visual art and photography, poetry and spoken word, performing arts and musicians. Website: Rooted in Hull (http://www.rootedinhull.org.uk) Read full article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/rooted-in-hulls-artist-in-residence-reveals-whats-in-the-big-red-box

Rooted in Hull's artist in residence reveals what's in the big red box

In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham pays a visit to the Hull Library of Stuff. He meets the library's founder and director, Alan Dalgairns. Alan explains how making a purchase on an online auction site some years ago got him thinking about how he could help people save money, and help reduce the environmental impacts of manufacturing, owning, and disposing of 'stuff'. Read article at HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/a-visit-to-the-hull-library-of-stuff

The Hull Library of Stuff

In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats to theatrical musician Graham Graham Beck. Graham tells us how a 2020 calendar clear of festival appointments may lead to a greater offering of his genuinely unique, often surreal, musical performances in 2021. Graham shares his freshly knob-twiddled Christmas single 'Every time I look into your eyes it's Christmas'. He reveals how he'll be spending Christmas Day. And, the editor prays there'll be no fireworks. Check out Graham Graham Beck on twitter @BeckGra, and take a look at his website: https://www.graham-graham-beck.co.uk Cover photo: Jerome Whittingham @photomoments 

Every time we look into Graham Graham Beck's eyes it's Christmas

In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks to WISHH charity manager Lisa Whitton. Lisa talks about the work of the WISHH charity - working independently to support Hull hospitals. They've had quite a year! This Christmas their popular annual campaign has to be delivered very differently, in order to keep patients safe from Covid-19 - but there's still plenty of opportunity to have some fun, raise some cash, and know you're helping to bring some happiness to those who find themselves in hospital during the festive season. Website: WISHH Charity (https://wishhcharity.org.uk) Twitter: @WISHHcharity You can also read full details of WISHH National Elf Service campaign here: https://hullisthis.news/wishh-charity-launches-help-the-nhs-with-the-national-elf-service

Support the WISHH charity's National Elf Service this Christmas

In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham visits EMS Community Growing Coordinator John Pickles, to hear how this charity is helping people to beat food poverty by having a go at growing their own veg. Read full article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/project-turns-underused-land-into-productive-food-growing-sites-with-residents-help

'Grow Your Own' food project aims to alleviate food poverty

In this podcast episode Miranda van Rossum, creative co-ordinator and leader of We Made This Hull crafting group, tells HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham all about their latest large-scale community crafting project - Christmas Trees 4 Ever. On Saturday 5 December 2020, over 140 trees in 85 locations across Hull will be decorated with handmade creations by hundreds of local people. “The theme for this year’s trail is reduce-reuse-recycle. It’s been great to see so many creative interpretations of it in the makes, and the ‘tree identifiers’ on each tree will tell you a little more about how its makers have approached the theme,” said Miranda. Many groups, this year, have decided to take some time off from their regular activities because of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Not so for Miranda’s movement of dedicated crafters, they’ve stepped up to the challenge and even taken more ground! This year’s Christmas Trees 4 Ever trail even includes ‘makes’ created by an increased number of care home residents. Fab work! More details about this project - and the Christmas Trees 4 Ever map - can be found on the group’s website here: https://wemadethishull.wordpress.com Use and follow the hashtag #ChristmasTrees4Ever on social media. More on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/christmas-trees-4-ever

Christmas Trees 4 Ever

In this HULL IS THIS podcast, editor Jerome Whittingham is joined by Laura Jarvis, Senior Development Manager at The Alcohol and Drug Service, and Paul Longley, Mental Health Trainer at Hopen and facilitator of Andy's Man Club in Hull. We talk about the mental health impacts of consuming too much alcohol, how much is too much, what strategies and coping mechanisms we can adopt to take control of our drinking, and what professional help is available to those who are worried about excessive alcohol consumption. Read full article, with links to help and support, on HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/exploring-alcohol-and-mental-health-for-alcohol-awareness-week-2020

Exploring alcohol consumption and its affect on mental health

“We’re playing everything by ear, appropriately enough,” said Russell Plows, Artistic Director of Hull Urban Opera. In this podcast we continue our ad hoc series of lockdown conversations with artists. We find out how Hull Urban Opera has responded to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and its restrictions. Podcast: 24 minutes. Russell tells us about how the collective has made best use of lockdown time, some twiddling of thumbs, but also a lot of planning and even creating new works. Violence seems to be the way forward, it seems. Russell delights in revealing something of what the opera has in store ‘on the dark web’, maybe next year. “It’s an exploration of violence as a means of entertainment.” Intriguing. The Hull Urban Opera collective don’t do opera in a stuffy way, and they don’t shy away from contemporary culture and difficult issues. We discuss the collective’s use of technology, and Russell shares some thoughts about online arts encounters he’s enjoyed this year. Russell Plows was talking to HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham. Produced for HULL IS THIS

Hull Urban Opera, inspirations and dark fascinations

Throughout October - Dyslexia Awareness Month - we've been digging a little deeper to explore what dyslexia is, and how it impacts upon life. In this podcast episode, HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham assembles a Creative Briefs panel to recap on conversations we've had this month, looking at how dyslexia changes education, entrepreneurship, emotions, and employment. The panel joining Jerome are: Josh, featured in our video 'Dyslexia Day to Day'; Yasmin, Creative Briefs project manager; and Jason and Rebecca, Creative Briefs directors.

Dyslexia, it's a creative gift

The coronavirus pandemic, and its lockdowns and impacts, has challenged those that like to gather together to sing. In this podcast HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham chats with leader of Hull Freedom Chorus Clare Drury. Clare is an Arts Development Officer at Hull City Council. We explore how technology and determination have created solutions, allowing choir members to produce music together. More on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/hull-freedom-chorus-responds-to-pandemic-isolation

Hull Freedom Chorus responds to pandemic isolation

HULL IS THIS is a constructive journalism project and publishing platform that shares news of Hull with a positive purpose, to build up communities, enterprises, and people, making the city an even more enjoyable, prosperous, and vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Editor Jerome Whittingham, @photomoments

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