The Hills Are Alive

Singalonga Sound of Music, Holmfirth Picturedrome-top evening's entertainment in the company of the intrepid Fay Wheatcroft, the original Lonely Goatherd. Here's part of my outfit, minus cowbell, costumes courtesy of the Aladdin's cave that is B Authentic, Unit 13, Denard Industrial Estate, Tanyard Road, Milnsbridge. See: www.b-authentic.com

Eurovision

Well this year's Eurovision was decidedly dull. No unicycles, exploding dresses or Benny Hill-style Polish milkmaids and the only bearded lady was last year's winner. Highlight of the night was when Supertramp-alikes set fire to the piano. Good news though, despite everyone's best efforts, Russia's wailing woman was held off at the last minute by the Swedes. (UK deux points for Manhattan Transfer on acid )

Coast- To Coast Map & Striding Edge

I'm sure it wasn't possible to get all the way to St Bee's Head by train, even in 1978!!

Helvellyn Memorials

Kirkby Stephen Youth Hostel, 1978

Here's where we stayed in 1978 on our epic Coast to Coast Walk. We stayed at Scarborough Youth Hostel , an extra day.  Kirkby Stephen, I think was the old school master's house and there were no meals . On our 20 mile walk to get there, we and  gathered wild mushrooms and bilberries for breakfast the next day and  went to the chip shop for tea!

Coast-to-Coast Walk, 1978

 
 

Here's one I drew earlier....opening page of my Coast-to-Coast diary, 1978 (aged 12)

Keswick Running Vests

 

Some runners at Keswick Half Marathon on Sunday 3rd May......