The North East Magazine
Canadian Book Of Beer by Steve Cameron is one of the latest offerings to come from the Blue Bike Books publishing stables. Beer is a universal beverage with as many variations as there are recipes that magically merge water, hops and yeast. Charles Dickens no slouch when it came to alcohol refreshment would at the [...]
Sue Moffitt is a highly regarded and in demand North East artist whose lovely dairy cow “portraits” have become iconic works of art here in the North East. Meet one of Sue’s bovine friends as realized by her in this charming painting. Over the years Sue a Northumbrian-born dairy-farmers daughter has been featured on [...]
IPA – ‘Brewing Techniques and Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale’ by Mitch Steele is a new book from the Brewers Publication stables. Beer has been the stable of mankind’s diet from the dawn of history the world over. From “a pint of plain is your only man” to reaching parts that nothing [...]
Ever heard of a mini working arcade dock for the Iphone or Ipad, called Arcadie? If not ….at this time of year I may have found a great Christmas stocking filler for you as we approach the festive season. I think it could be the ideal technological gadget that will amuse and entertain for hours [...]
If you’re interested in music of the past, who sang what and when, then this new publication from Ted Yates will be a real fascination. It is one of those books that once started it becomes hard to put down. With over three hundred and fifty two pages it is a glossary of information and [...]
The Elegant Mr Pratt ? Born William Henry Pratt in East Dulwich to middle class parents, family tradition suggested that a career in the Foreign Office would be his career like his two brothers. Young William had other ideas so he ran off to sea and washed up in Canada where he caught the acting [...]
As we now return the festive decorations to their home in the attic, or a darkened cupboard our humbug thoughts often relate to more storage space. Not only that but perhaps even thoughts on improving our abode either with a colour change in the living room, new shelving in the kitchen or perhaps a complete [...]
On todays shows there’s lots of mentions if you’ve joined me on our American Connection Facebook page. I’ll be telling you how by just sending me an e-mail you can win a pair of tickets to see Rosanne Cash in Concert at the Sage Gateshead ..and it’s her only British date. Our Album of the [...]