Jerome

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

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 northbankforum.org.uk/survey/ until Sunday 31 January, 2021.

Paper copies, in any language required, can be requested by contacting Pippa Robson at [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

Read full article on HULL IS THIS here: https://hullisthis.news/rooted-in-hulls-artist-in-residence-reveals-whats-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

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 

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

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

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