First time out cycling in my Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014 gear! Hope you all like these photos! The first of many, I am sure!
Two weeks in a straitjacket for Michael J. Fox
Magician Mark Correia is going to spend two week in a straitjacket for Michael J. Fox. He’s raising money for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. He will spend two weeks completely strapped inside a straitjacket; no tricks, no freedom, and no escape – until the very last minute. Spending the longest amount of recorded time in a straitjacket. Mark will film daily video blogs of himself attempting to go about his everyday life during the project.
For more information check out www2.michaeljfox.org/site/TR/TeamFox/TeamFox?px=1820694&pg=personal&fr_id=1461.
I have been in straitjacket myself, but only for a max of 2 hours. So how he’s going to crop for 2 weeks, I have no idea!
Sorted out my YouTube channel!
At long last, I have sorted out my YouTube channel. So please check it out!! www.youtube.com/gsvalentine is the address you need!
Got any ideas for new videos? Then please do let me know!
UK heritage railways photos : 28-May-2014
I have just made a new photo album on my flickr account (www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/). Where I will post, the photos from the various UK heritage railways, I have been on over the last number of months!
Check out www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157644825988036/ to see the photos. The album so far includes photos from Battlefield Line Railway, Great Central Railway, North Norfolk Railway and North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
I will leave you, with some of my favourite photos from each line so far!
Battlefield Line Railway
Great Central Railway
North Norfolk Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
All these photos can also be found on a map @ www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157644825988036/map/. If you want to check out the locations they were taken at :).
Local TV launches in Nottingham
Great news if you live in the Nottingham area. Notts TV launches on Freeview channel 8 and Virgin Media channel 159 at 4pm (Tuesday 17th May 2014). The launch follows the roll-out of local TV on Freeview in Grimsby, Norwich and London in the past number of months.
You can can check local TV coverage on the official Local TV coverage checker @ www.localtv.org.uk/can-i-get-it/.
More information can be found @ www.a516digital.com/2014/05/local-tv-launches-in-nottingham.html.
North Norfolk Railway photos : 26-May-2014
Today Mark G and myself set off to another heritage railway line with Cooper the dog. This time we did the North Norfolk Railway. Here are some photos from another great day out :).
More photos from this set can be found @ www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/26-05-2014/
The Battlefield Line Railway photos : 25-May-2014
Another holiday weekend, can only mean one thing. Yep you guessed it! Another heritage railway line. This time Mark G and myself did The Battlefield Line Railway.
More photos from this set can be found @ www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/25-05-2014/
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/05/2014
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 11:00pm | Saturday 24th May 2014)
As part of BBC Two’s 50th birthday celebrations, the channel has a two-hour comedy extravaganza lined up. Featuring some of the greatest names in comedy, this packed programme showcases the channel’s remarkable output over the last 50 years. From The Likely Lads and Not Only… But Also in its first year in 1964, up to W1A and Rev. today, this is a romp through the funniest bits of BBC Two.
All Aboard: East Coast Trains (Pick TV | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 25th May 2014)
Stress levels rise as staff members face the last day of the Premier League football season. Plus, a radio problem causes chaos for hundreds of passengers.
Commonwealth City (BBC 1 Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Monday 26th May 2014)
Documentary following the fortunes of some of the residents in the deprived Dalmarnock area of Glasgow in the aftermath of the successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games. The manager of the Dalmarnock community centre begins a campaign to secure a stake of Games legacy for her local community after she learns that the council will not be rebuilding a replacement centre following the Games. Steven’s future looks uncertain when his job working on the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome comes to an end. And Darren receives some devastating news.
Coast Australia (BBC 2/HD | 9:10pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 28th May 2014)
Series exploring Australia’s coastline. Neil Oliver begins a stunning journey through the world’s largest coral reef in the hands of the Australian Navy, sailing in the wake of James Cook. Brendan Moar uncovers the living history of Australia’s hidden slave trade. Xanthe Mallett dives a spectacular wreck in search of answers about its calamitous sinking. And Tim Flannery is granted rare access to a scientific research zone to examine coral history.
Clydebuilt: The Ships That Made the Commonwealth (BBC 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 29th May 2014)
Documentary series in which David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the river Clyde, that helped forge links with countries throughout the Commonwealth of Nations. He travels to Australia to uncover the links the Cutty Sark forged with this Commonwealth country and to reflect on her legacy. It’s a story of adventure, money, mutiny and murder. Ravaged by fire in 2007, the Cutty Sark has been restored and today stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Scottish ship designers.
Have I Got News for You (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 9:30pm | Friday 30th May 2014)
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren Mitchell and Joe Wilkinson.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Updated National Cycle Network section : 23/05/2014
I have just updated the National Cycle Network sub section of my website. By adding more photos of NCR 74.
I took these photos while driving up to Glasgow on 18th May 2014. I did, of course cycle this section of the National Cycle Network, while doing the End to End cycle, back in August 2009.
Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and The Forth Bridge
Yet another fun filled day in Scotland. Today along with Neil and Jamie (thanks to Jamie for driving), we went to see The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and The Forth Bridge. Neil and myself have both seen the Falkirk Wheel before. It was James first time! Then we drove to see The Kelpies. I really liked them. Don’t think Jamie and Neil was a fun of them.
Then we drove down the M9 to South Queensferry. So we could go and look at The Forth Bridge. In all my years of living in Scotland, I have never been The Forth Bridge. Been on the road bridge near to it. But till now, never been right next to it! Till today that is!
We also had a very nice meal while at South Queensferry at a place called The Railbridge Bistro. If you are ever in the area and looking for somewhere to eat. I would check it out!
I had so much fun in Scotland, already making a list of places and things, I want to do when I am next up!