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A collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support
Today I want to bring it back local, which is something that I think we are particularly good at here at 2ser. Focussing in on local creators doing interesting, innovative things.My book this week is Climb from Philip Barker. Philip is a teacher from the Blue Mountains and he's taken his understanding of his students and his passion for climbing and turned it into an incredible debut.In Climb we meet Ashley Davies. Ashely has a talent for climbing but so far it's only proven useful finding the best tree at lunch time and escaping from bullies who insult her brother.Ashley loves her family and her town but now she's in High school she realises there's a lot she doesn't understand.There's too many secrets in Ashley's life and no one wants to trust her with the truth. So when a rock-climbing competition offers her the chance to (maybe) get some answers, Ashley decides it might be worth keeping a few secrets of her own…The first thing I want to note about Climb is the centering of Ashley and the way that issues to do with young adults on the cusp of change is dealt with sensitively.It may seem like a truism that come election season someone is going to bring up lowering the election age and this is invariably met with a slew of stereotypes about the immaturity of youth. In Climb we get to see that the emotions and reactions of youth are natural and often well thought out (if poorly executed). Barker shows us that when you are disempowered and made to feel a spectator in your own life it makes sense to take things into your own hands.A strength of contemporary YA (young adult) writing is that it melds powerful characterisation with important issues. I'm never going to get to all the wonderful books that cross my desk but shout out to all the amazing cli-fi and other social justice issues being explored.Ashley is interested in how she can be herself and why this always seems to be the subject of someone's approval.Climb takes us into the world of competitive climbing and tries to show us the passion along with the consequences. The book even begins with a ‘don't try this at home' type warning. We see in Ashley the infinite potential of starting something new melded with the risk of failing at something essential.Another aspect I want to shout out is that Climb is independently published. Brought out through Abbeydale Collective, Philip described the group when we spoke as something of the beating heart of the book. Of course we know writers as the name on the cover but Abbeydale collective is a way to acknowledge the numerous and varied people that go into publishing.Climb is an incredible achievement on its own but the book is already spawning a sequel. On the strength of the original story a follow up is on the horizon and may segue to more mainstream publishing. Whatever the outcome I wanted to introduce all to Climb for its incredible story and the world of possibility out there in original Sydney storytellers.Book Club is produced and presented by Andrew PopleWant more great conversations with Australian authors?Discover this and many more conversations on Final Draft every week from 2ser.Get in touch with Andrew and Final Draft. We love to hear about what you're reading!Twitter - https://twitter.com/finaldraft2serInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/finaldraft2ser/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/finaldraft2ser/
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This week Martin & Steve are joined by Jim Rangeley from Abbeydale Brewery in Sheffield who have been celebrating their 25th birthday this year. We talk about making beers for different markets, running and measuring units in goats Beers | Abbeydale ‘Moonshine’, ‘Wanderer. & ‘Glory! Glory!’ Hopinions | Do you think that breweries should try to […]
In this special edition of the podcast I am joined by both Laura & Dan from Abbeydale brewery who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. We have a look at the beers which they have brewed to celebrate reaching this milestone along with the processes, ideas and history behind them. The pair give us an insight of what it's been like to work for Abbeydale over the years they have both enjoyed there whilst Laura finishes off by telling us about their festival at the end of the year, Funkfest. For anyone wanting to find out more about Abbeydale and the beers which they have brewed and are brewing, you can head along to their beer section on the website here. Thanks to Laura & Dan for joining me
A suburban house on a modern council estate isn't the usual place to find ghosts but a family who moved in to the house in 1996 bought more than the bricks and mortar. The 8th episode in a series of real ghost story podcasts.
Luke and Andrew sit down with Laura Rangeley from Abbeydale Brewery, Does It Shandy and Sheffield Hopcast to discuss KT Tunstall, shandies and Shefferhoffers.Beers include: Abbeydale Brewery - Unbeliever (Grapefruit Radler) paired with Fightmilk - OverbiteAbbeydale Brewery - Indulgence (Raspberry Muffin Beer) paired with Paramore - Still into YouAbbeydale Brewery - Deliverance (Double West Coast IPA) paired with The Neverly Boys - Never Come DownNotes: Pellicle Mixtape with LauraTheme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind
Jules Gray describes herself as “someone that likes to keep busy.” Not only is she the founder of Hop Hideout—one of the U.K.’s first drink-in bottle shops, which opened in Sheffield, northern England, back in 2013—she’s also the organizer of Sheffield Beer Week; the Indie Beer Feast beer festival; and Indie Beer Shop Day, a new initiative she launched during the pandemic to celebrate independent beer retailers across the country. Initially a standalone retailer in the back of an antiques center in Sheffield’s Abbeydale neighborhood, Hop Hideout relocated in March 2019 to a brand-new food hall in the city center. Just one year later, Jules’ business had to evolve yet again, in response to COVID-19. In a way, she was lucky: As Hop Hideout’s previous location was outside of the city center, Jules had begun offering mail orders and Sheffield home delivery years before, and she had all the systems in place (and a loyal local customer base) to help weather the pandemic. But despite the advantages of her new site in terms of location, footfall, and trade, not having her own brick-and-mortar space meant not qualifying for any initial government grants. As a result, she couldn’t control access to her own business, as she had to work within the hours set by the food hall. Despite these challenges, she lights up when she talks about her local deliveries and how important they were, not only for her customers and their sense of social connection, but also for her own mental health. It’s clear that for Jules, her business is about a lot more than beer: It’s about connecting with her customers and celebrating not only the local beer industry, but the city more broadly. Full of pride for Sheffield, her adopted home, Jules shares what she loves most about the city; what inspired her to start Sheffield Beer Week and its associated festival, Indie Beer Feast; and why it should be on all of our must-visit lists once lockdown lifts. She also reminds us of the importance of independent retailers to the broader beer ecosystem, and discusses how her new initiative, Indie Beer Shop Day, celebrates the positive role such outlets play as centers of guidance, education, and discovery.
Time for a Brew - #49 Special Guests: Tom Bacon - National Sales Manager The latest episode of Time For a Brew, sees Tom Bacon of Anarchy Brew Co, take on the Ultimate Bar Challenge. We drink three great Anarchy beers, including a pale ale hopped with Sabro, a top Pilsner and a beautiful 10% Barley Wine. Tom talks us through the roots of Anarchy and the plans for the future as well as picking a belting bar including Thornbridge, Abbeydale and Brew York. Recorded via Zoom Recordings. Artwork by Adam Graver. All beers were provided for free, but this did not affect my view on them whatsoever.
This week with Sean and James away Adam and Laura are joined by Laura's other half and Abbeydale brewer Jim and a guest listener Simon Dewhurst. We drink beers from Yeastie Boys, Lost and Grounded, Kirkstall Brewery and a Solvay Society and Wilderness collaboration. We discuss thoughts on the recent changes to rules for pubs during the Covid-19 pandemic and look ahead to a virtual Funk Fest.
Time for a Brew - #19 Special Guest: Jim Rangeley In this episode, we talk about three of Sheffield brewery Abbeydale's beers, going into detail about the story of the beers and why they're so important to the brewery. I took Jim on his Ultimate Beer Tasting which threw up some podcast classic as well as some new beers from predominantly an incredible sounding trip to the USA. Recorded via Zoom Recordings. Artwork by Adam Graver. Adam Graver is the Editor and Founder of Halfway 2 Nowhere and Brew & Bean Online Blog - halfway2nowhere.co.uk to find out more.
This weeks Episode – I had the pleasure of hosting a very good friend of mine David Wilcock, who is currently the head of sales and development at Abbeydale food group limited. Although David has a very successful sales background, this is not the reason for his appearance and after a few discussions, I feel very privileged to be able to have created a podcast for people to share powerful stories. David's story is about his motivation and drive to succeed as an entrepreneur and business owner BUT it didn't go to plan…… In the current climate I feel this is a subject that should be shared, please feel free to reach out and connect with either myself or David to start a conversation. If you want to reach out and connect with David on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wilcock-46694158/ Basic format – 20 minutes to help you on your leadership journey PLEASE ENJOY Make sure you follow/subscribe to my social media platforms - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/STARDevelopmentuk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-waddington-1882b4aa/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stuart_waddington/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2x388h9BiwofjDJbXfz_hg Spotify - #Leadership – What's on your mind? See you next week…..
It's over to my partner in crime Jonathan Hamilton to host this, our final panel talk from FyneFest 2019. This discussion is all about spontaneous, mixed fermentation and wild ales—perhaps collectively better known, for better or worse, as “sours”. He's joined on the panel by Andy Gibson, who at the time was working for BrewDog Overworks, Steven Smith-Hay from Vault City, Jim Rangeley of Abbeydale's Funk Dungeon project, and Andrea Ladas, who helped establish the Origins project at Fyne Ales. This episode is a must listen for anyone curious about the production of sour beers, as this is a super fun, and geeky chat. I'll leave it there but quickly want to say thank you for listening to these talks, and thanks again to Fyne Ales for having us. We'll see you back in the Glen in 2021. And I'll be back in a week or two with some more episodes, including yet more panel talks from this year's Cloudwater Friends & Family & Beer festival. Stay tuned! Host: Jonny Hamilton Guests: Jim Rangeley — Abbeydale, Andy Gibson — BrewDog Overworks, Steven Smith-Hay — Vault City, Andrea Ladas — Fyne AlesRead more at www.pelliclemag.comSupport our podcast at patreon.com/pelliclemag
The 2nd part of haunted pubs in Redditch featuring the Queens Head and the Abbeydale Club. For more information please go to www.ghostsofredditch.co.uk
We’re back and prodcuing our first Hopinions episode via Skype! Beers | Abbeydale ‘Heavy Nettle’ & ‘Deliverance’ and Anspach & Hobday ‘The Ordinary Bitter’ & ‘The Sour Dry Hop’ Hopinions | If you could only spend your day in one, which would it be? Many thanks to Abbeydale and Anspach & Hobday for sending us […]
Luke and Andrew are back a month early for Season 2! We're back off the wagon and back into our usual rubbish, including friends and family, foamy wee, Portman Group and agreeing with each other too damn much.Beers include:Mikkeller - Limbo Raspberry (Low-Alcohol Raspberry Flemish Primitive)Bubble Works Brew Co - ODB (Ol' Danny's Brown) (Brown Ale with Tonka Beans)Abbeydale Brewery - Hop Cult Armageddon (Kveik NEIPA)Northern Monk x Pilot Beer - Patrons Project 26.01 (Deep-Fried Caramel Chocolate Bar Stout)Thank you as always to Mawkin for the use of our theme tune 'I Can Hew' off the album 'The Ties That Bind'
This week we’re joined by guest host Jaega Wise, Head Brewer from Wild Card Brewery (among a raft of other things) to chat inclusivity, supermarkets, the availability of beer and Untappd scandals. Beers | Wild Card Brewery ‘Apricot & Blackcurrant Smoothie Pale’, ‘Cahsmere IPA’ & ‘Passion Fruit Gose’ and Abbeydale ‘Slam Dunk Da Funk’ Hopinions | Is […]
The Cinema For All Podcast is a celebration of going to the cinema. We’re so excited to be back for Season 2, where we’re really going to be delving into the magic behind the cinema, sharing cinema memories and sharing our love of the big screen in all forms! This episode we meet with writer and broadcaster Danny Leigh at the Abbeydale Picturehouse in Sheffield to talk through his memories of cinema-going. Jaq and Abi also catch up about what they’ve seen at the cinema over the summer (David Lynch season at HOME, Company: Original Cast Album, Toy Story 4, Jaws). The Cinema For All podcast is proud to be supported by the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery. HOSTS: Jaq Chell and Abi Standish GUEST: Danny Leigh PRODUCER: Jay Platt Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and rate and review our podcast – it really helps other listeners find us! For more on Cinema For All head to www.cinemaforall.org.uk or follow us on Twitter/ Instagram on @cinemaforallpod
Millions of people in the UK have a visible difference such as a mark, scar or condition that affects their appearance. Sadly many children and young people experience bullying or low confidence, and many adults are discriminated against, as a result of their visible difference.The Face Equality Day campaign, led by charity Changing Faces, calls for everyone to be treated fairly and equally whatever the appearance of their face or body. Sam Killick and Julie Carr of Changing Faces joined me in the Sheffield Live radio studio yesterday to discuss the charity's work.Also on the show: Dan Butlin and Kiran Antcliffe with exciting plans for the Abbeydale Picture House, why and how you can get involved and some rewards for people who do. The programe covers:Changing Faces has a specialist centre, funded by Children in Need and based in Sheffield, supporting children, young people and their families across the Yorkshire and Humber region.The charity's services are free to access.A new report, My Visible Difference, was published this week coinciding with Face Equality Day - we hear some shocking statistics.Coming soon: a super Changing Faces creative workshop at the wonderful Grimm and Co.There are particular "pinch points," where children and young people experience negative impacts as a result of a visible difference. The charity has a schools resources pack on its website.Changing Faces is FCS Associates' Charity of the Year.How to contact Changing Faces and how you can donate or support their work.Dan and Kiran work for CADS, which has been managing the Abbeydale Picture House for two years.It's a 100-year-old, grade II listed building which had fallen into disrepair. But over the past couple of years under CADS' stewardship it's hosted a diverse range of events, film screenings, gigs and music, community events and more - all under temporary event licenses. That means there's a limit to the number of events which can take place.CADS has levered in grants and other funding to help pay for the building's restoration. Now they are crowdfunding for building work needed get a full premises license.This would mean they can host events every day.The crowdfunding campaign is off to a fantastic start, backed by lots of folk excited about the plans. There are fantastic rewards for backers too - we hear about some of them.Dan and Kiran also cover some of the history of this amazing building.Timings:0 - 4:00 introduction and updates, including the Sheffield Food Festival, The Grey to Green Project transforming Castlegate, and my recent day volunteering for Bluebell Wood Hospice,4:00 get in touch!4:27 Sam Killick and Julie Carr,18:24 Dan Butlin and Kiran Antcliffe,45:40 wrapping up.
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Hop Forward: Getting You Ahead in the Brewing and Beer Business
Abbeydale Brewery have been around the block and then some! Founded by Patrick Morton and with his father Hugh in 1996, they quickly carved out a reputation for themselves in Sheffield and beyond by brewing traditional cask beers such as the award winning 'Moonshine', 'Daily Bread' and 'Absolution'. Over the last three years, Abbeydale Brewery have grown substantially, re-establishing themselves in the market with their Emporium range and barrel-ageing and souring project, the Funk Dungeon. In this week's episode, we talk to Sales Director, Dan Baxter, and Head of Marketing, Laura Rangeley, about what makes Abbeydale so successful, how they managed to shake off some of the old perceptions surrounding 'traditional ales' vs 'craft beer' and talk about what lays ahead for this fledgeling brewery.
Brewing has existed for millennia so when something truly new comes along people tend to pay attention. Brut IPAs are so new and have captured so many imaginations that we had to try it out for ourselves!Focusing on more of an aged Brut Pale rather than the dry fresh and hoppy Brut IPA, we're treading fairly new ground here, but will our experiment work?We also try these commercial styles of Brut Pale/IPA:Siren Craft - Cuvée Brut https://www.sirencraftbrew.com/Abbeydale and Haand - Splash It All Over https://www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/ http://haandbryggeriet.no/Pressure Drop - Breaking Out Of My Tomb https://pressuredropbrewing.co.uk/
Adam’s away so it’s James and Laura on October’s Half Pint. They try out new beers from Magic Rock and Abbeydale, and reflect on Cloudwater’s big cask announcement. Plus we reflect on Sheffield Beer Festival (hint: it was good) and talk about plans for two new pubs in Sheffield. *Thanks to Sheffield band Hot Soles…
I was privileged to be asked to attend an interview in the Abbeydale Picture House, Abbeydale Rd., Sheffield, by Katharine L. Butchers, a student at Sheffield University studying the social aspects of life in the 50's and 60's particularly, although the history of this building stretches back to 1920 when it was built as a Variety Theatre. The Cinema is a colossus of a building that straddles the top of a small hill, dominating the entire surrounding area with it's outer shell of white stone. Lit up outside at night, as it remains in my memory, complete with a wrought iron, glazed shelter under which to stand while queueing in the rain for the next must-see Hollywood Blockbuster, this cinema was a magnet for all at the south side of town.