Delighted to see that Friday's Woman's Hour featured three of my favourite things :-)
[Listen again until 20/08/10.]
I've long reached for a pint of dark over a G&T - which does occasionally seem to raise some eyebrows. Especially in Manchester - my hometown - which, until recently, seemed to mind girls drinking a pint nevermind a pint of ale.
"Synopsis: Mine's a pint: - why more women are
reclaiming real ale as their drink of choice. Beer and real ale is
going through a revolution. The industry, which had been awash with
cheap and cheerful lager, is welcoming back local micro-brewers . And
the complex and crafted flavours combined with a sophisticated
marketing campaign - and a proven track record to contain less carbs
than wine - are winning over the thirsty women of Britain. We will be
looking at why the number of female ale drinkers has doubled in the
last two years, and Jenni will be making her own mind up, as she tries
some of Britain's best flavours.
Bluegrass from Devon - The Carrivick Sisters are twins Laura and
Charlotte who play the traditional mountain music of Appalachia, with a
west country twist . They've been playing since their early teens and
this week-end they're appearing at Saltburn festival in North
Yorkshire. So what's the appeal to these young sisters of the American
Roots Music made popular by the film Oh Brother Where Art Thou? Hear
their Bluegrass fiddle and banjo live in the studio.
Knitted Lives - an exhibition of everyday objects knitted by women in Newcastle."
Some more info on Knitted Lives expo is here....smashinng stuff.
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