Derek Alan Meins
@derekalanmeins.bsky.social
PhD researcher at Glasgow University looking into James Hogg’s influence on the modern Scottish novel. Retired crooner. Director @ Lancaster Musicians Co-op.
Wonder how many there are now? Less than 10 I’d wager…
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Wonder how many there are now? Less than 10 I’d wager…
Ha ha. I’m very much looking forward to this… plenty more juicy details in the vault if you need them.
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Ha ha. I’m very much looking forward to this… plenty more juicy details in the vault if you need them.
Indeed. If you need any further details, I’m happy to provide. 🤣
October 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Indeed. If you need any further details, I’m happy to provide. 🤣
Very much so. Every weekend we we drive for hours to a marquee filled with strange vegetables and jars of jam/chutney. It became very competitive at times. Most of the kitchen appliances in our house were prizes from onion shows 🤣
October 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Very much so. Every weekend we we drive for hours to a marquee filled with strange vegetables and jars of jam/chutney. It became very competitive at times. Most of the kitchen appliances in our house were prizes from onion shows 🤣
I think it was mainly because when you had a good ‘set’ (they are judged on size, shape, uniformity), you’d want to take them to various shows to increase your chances. Made for not very fun summer holidays though 🤣
October 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I think it was mainly because when you had a good ‘set’ (they are judged on size, shape, uniformity), you’d want to take them to various shows to increase your chances. Made for not very fun summer holidays though 🤣
Yeah, it’s tough. We’ve been really lucky finding a supportive venue who help us out. I think the most important thing is trying to find/build a community and doing it all together.
August 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Yeah, it’s tough. We’ve been really lucky finding a supportive venue who help us out. I think the most important thing is trying to find/build a community and doing it all together.
A few fellow Weegies, Maz + The Phantasms, who were honoured to have on recently 👌
August 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A few fellow Weegies, Maz + The Phantasms, who were honoured to have on recently 👌
Thanks for sharing. We shall keep fighting the good fight ✊
August 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thanks for sharing. We shall keep fighting the good fight ✊
It’s a massive con, is what it is…
August 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It’s a massive con, is what it is…
Wow! Fantastic news Jeff. Congratulations. Very well deserved.
July 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Wow! Fantastic news Jeff. Congratulations. Very well deserved.
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If you could chuck a few bob our way I'd be very grateful. It's an immersive school project. The kids get hands-on experience of the filming process as well. They, and Lancaster Film Institute, are amazing. Please repost/share/bung us! Thanks, you're amazing too, whatever.
www.spacehive.com/angeline
www.spacehive.com/angeline
Angeline - A film by Dallas Road Primary
'Angeline', a film by Dallas Road Primary School, created with Lancaster Film Initiative and Ian Martin.
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July 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If you could chuck a few bob our way I'd be very grateful. It's an immersive school project. The kids get hands-on experience of the filming process as well. They, and Lancaster Film Institute, are amazing. Please repost/share/bung us! Thanks, you're amazing too, whatever.
www.spacehive.com/angeline
www.spacehive.com/angeline
As is correct, my friend. Anything else would be gauche
June 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As is correct, my friend. Anything else would be gauche
If your band ever wants to venture south of the border too, let me know if you fancy a gig in Lancaster sometime.
June 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
If your band ever wants to venture south of the border too, let me know if you fancy a gig in Lancaster sometime.
Look at me, look at me…
May 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Look at me, look at me…
I’m not made of money, Jennie 🤣
May 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’m not made of money, Jennie 🤣