Posts tagged ‘Leeds’
public service by committee
This has been winding me up on my way in to work for weeks.
First Bus in Leeds promises a regular service on their special UniLink service, every 10 mins.
Well actually, that’s not true. It’s really
up to every
10 mins
most of the day
I’m willing to bet this was a classic case of communications decision making by committee. A bit like this perhaps?
Going upt’market
I’ve been struck by the number of black 4x4s with tinted windows I see on the way to 
work in every morning. No, its not a drug dealer’s convention – it’s the school run. When did Leeds get so upmarket?
I know everyone made a fuss when Harvey Nicks moved in eleven years ago, but now according to rumours, a very-well-known-and-expensive-shoe-designer is to join Jo Malone, Louis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood and Nicky Clarke in parting (the apparently not all that tight-fisted after all) Yorkshire folk from their brass.
Its not as if we even have a premiership football team whose WAGS might provide some spending power.
Pap Bingo
Our office is in the studenty bit of Leeds. Those of you who keep an eye on the UK news might be aware that the lovely Chelsy Davy (girlfriend of Prince Harry) has come up here to study for a year.
Our new favourite lunchtime game? Spot the paparazzi. Extra points for anyone who clocks a news crew.
don’t laugh, but…
I saw Ken Dodd last night at City Varieties in Leeds.
In my defence, I should state that I was there under duress, but stop laughing at the back, the man is a comedy genius! He kept a full house (including me) laughing non stop until nearly 1AM. And he’s 79 years old for heavens sake. Apparently he has got a reputation for going on a bit, but I knew we were in for a long one when someone came on stage with a flask and sarnies “You haven’t brought your own? How naive!”
The supporting acts were rubbish (William Tell Overture on the banjo, anyone?), but I really enjoyed myself.
Maybe sometimes we need to put our preconceptions to one side and try something new, however uncool it may be.
