That’s me just updated the list of Historic Scotland sites, that I’ve been to. Since I added Carnasserie Castle during my last Scotland trip.
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/scotland/carnasserie-castle/
English Heritage list : updated 17-06-2018
That’s me just updated the list of English Heritage sites, that I’ve been to. Since I went to Roche Abbey today.
I’ve also added the following…
- Belas Knap Long Barrow, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
- Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate, Castle Acre, Norfolk.
- Clun Castle, Clun, Shropshire.
- Eleanor Cross, Geddington, Northamptonshire.
- Hailes Abbey, Hailes, Gloucestershire.
- Roche Abbey, South Yorkshire.
- Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/06/2018
Beyond the Clouds (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 19th June 2018)
Documentary series as Rob Bell explores the global phenomenon that is the skyscraper. Rob starts with a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the current world record holder in Dubai. What challenges must be overcome to anchor such giants to the ground? What effect do the elements have on design and construction? What is behind the race to build faster, higher and greater?
The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes (more4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 19th June 2018)
The show that looks at life in the national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales returns for a new series. In the Lakes, champion sheep breeder Arnold Lancaster prepares his flock for the famous Westmorland County Show. In the Dales, the church bells at St Bartholomew’s remain silent after their belfry has fallen into disrepair. Locals arrange a fund raiser to get the bells ringing again. And dog trainer John Halstad prepares his dog Wren for a Dales trial.
Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow (Channel 4 | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 20th June 2018)
Luxury and glamour are at the heart of this episode, as the series jumps forward 100 years to 1960. The restoration project this time is a rusting and tired Pullman dining car, one of the very last batch to be made in Britain. The dedicated restoration team at Tyseley Engineering Works in Birmingham must transform both the dining car while getting the wreck of a kitchen back to working order. There’s heavy engineering to do, as well as meticulous attention to detail needed. Peter’s third driving lesson sees him grappling with reading signals, while still keeping the fire burning and the steam at the correct pressure. Henry Cole delves into the history of catering on the railways.
Building Britain’s Canals (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd June 2018)
Writer and historian Dan Jones uncovers the unique stories behind three of Britain’s most iconic canals. Experimental for the time, this canal rises 500ft above sea level, scales the steep Pennines and turned Liverpool into the busiest port in the world.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Middle of June 2018 most popular photos
Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website so far during June 2018.
Number 1 (186 views) : Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014
Number 2 (105 views) : O’Neill Hooded Psychotech FZ 6/4 FSW wetsuit
Number 3 (99 views) : O’Neill Hooded Psychotech FZ 6/4 FSW wetsuit
WOW! That was a great 64.79 mile cycle!
WOW! That sure was a great 64.79 mile cycle! Making it by far the longest cycle of the year so far!
But one bad thing did happen during the cycle… That was finding a dead dog in the middle of the road! Which, I of course picked up and took over to the side of the road. Then called the police (on 101 – The police non-emergency number), to let them know! Still really, really unset about it! With being a dog loving, it did really get to me!
At least, I did the right thing, sure most people would just have cycled, drove or walked past. Not me!
You can check out the route, I took over at www.strava.com/athletes/11925537
Great fun in the 2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit
Having great fun, while wearing my 2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit! Do remember to comment on these photos! 🙂
Vlog: Lycra then into wetsuit
Lycra and wetsuit both in the same vlog? What could be better?
Completed another two new Strava challenges
That’s me just completed another two Strava challenges. This time the Science in Sport Century Challenge and TRIBE Time Challenge: BE Strong For 5.
Please do check out my profile at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine and better still follow me. Oh and do remember, if it’s not on Strava, it did not happen! FACT!!!!
Now done 70% of #walk1000miles
That’s me now done 70% (700.61 miles) of #walk1000miles. So just 299.39 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/06/2018
The Space Shuttle: Triumph and Tragedy (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 11th June 2018)
Following the Challenger disaster, the Shuttle was saved by the fall of the Soviet Union, as America worried that Russian scientists would defect to rogue states and advance their own space projects. President Clinton was then persuaded to use the Shuttles to supply Russia’s Mir space station. This cooperation eventually led to the creation of the International Space Station.
Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow (Channel 4 | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 13th June 2018)
This holiday-themed episode visits the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, as an enchanting wooden carriage from the very dawn of the railway age – 1864 – is restored. In its heyday, the carriage transported Victorian holidaymakers to the posh seaside resorts on the Isle of Wight, but it was scrapped in 1920 and converted into a holiday chalet. The team prepare to convert it back into a carriage featuring two second class compartments and a first class salon, with rich blue velvet handmade upholstery and carefully crafted period features. Peter Snow goes for his second driving lesson. And Henry Cole explores how the railways were responsible for bringing seaside holidays to the masses.
Before Grenfell: A Hidden History (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th June 2018)
Residents of the community around Grenfell Tower tell an extraordinary story, 150 years in the making, of how their borough became the most unequal place in Britain.
Building Britain’s Canals (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 15th June 2018)
Writer and historian Dan Jones uncovers the unique stories behind three of Britain’s most iconic canals. The Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to London began its history more than 200 years ago, and challenged the greatest industrial engineering minds of the time. Now it has found new life as a leisure destination for thousands of holidaymakers.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.