Day 7 saw Jez heading off through Wakefield. He was making better time than yesterday when he ended up walking for virtually eight hours. Jez revealed, for those who didn't already know, that his left leg was a bit of a medical nightmare as not only has he had knee reconstruction work, but he also has a plate and four screws in his ankle. As … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 6
Day 6 saw Jez head to Pontefract as he continued on to Manchester following the route of the M62 (although given his recent run in with the law he wisely decided not to walk the hard shoulder!). Jez's blisters are requiring constant attention but at least with suitable medical coverage on the walk they are being dealt with properly. This is in … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 5
Day 5 saw Jez arrive at the KC Stadium, ticking of the third of the 18 English Premier League grounds he is visiting during the #Mission676 project. The KC stadium is the centrepiece of Hull City's involvement in the community and Jez spent time with the first team squad discussing football and community. After the obligatory keepy up … [Read more...]
Flavour: 3rd May 2014 – The Three Horseshoes, Eels & Jam and AfternoonTease!
We find out about the street food festival accompanying this year's Eat Cambridge event, check out an eel and jam feast, report on an eight-course meal at The Three Horseshoes in Madingley, where you pay what you believe it's worth, visit performers Hunt & Darton's pop-up on Bridge Street, head over to AfternoonTease on King Street for its … [Read more...]
105 Drive with Julian Clover: Wine Review – South America
Wine expert Nigel Beaumont joins Julian Clover to talk about the wines of South America. Nigel recommends: I heart Brasil Sparkling Moscato, £9.99, Tesco Tannat Libero 2010, £11.00 - Wines of Uruguay.co.uk Santa Ana Malbec 2013 Mendoza £8.99, Majestic Wine Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes 2011 - Cafayate - £9.99, Majestic Concha y … [Read more...]
Mission 676: Day 4
Another hard day of walking over the North Yorkshire Moors. Jez had to keep the speed up as he needed to finish early today to make sure he had time to get to the Shay , to watch the U's play Halifax FC in the first leg of the play-offs. Today's biggest achievement appeared to be that the support team had managed to track down a Subway so that … [Read more...]
The Science Show 03/05/2014 – Aerodynamics
This week we find out about aerodynamics, and what it involves. We meet Professor Holger Babinsky at Cambridge University Engineering Department. He talks about wind tunnels and the need for bumps on aeroplane wings. Listen to the interview or hear the full show at the link below. See How wings really work … [Read more...]
