Tag: Derek Watkins
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A week on wheels
It’s been over three weeks now since I rode into Hull after six days on the saddle. I’d spent the past 250+ miles wondering how I might feel at the sight of the Humber bridge, and at no point did I expect the tide of emotion that welled my eyes at this point. Neither did…
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Day 6: 4th Sep
This morning I had the great privilege of spending time in Richard Smith’s workshop, getting to know more about Smith-Watkins, the instruments, Richard’s scientific research and of Derek’s part in the company. Most intriguing were Richard’s experiments into brass instrument performance, especially the revelation to me that it was not necessary for any air to…
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#TPTsolo – why
I am riding the Trans Pennine Trail for three main reasons. Firstly, it is something I’ve been meaning to do for many years since I lived very close by to it in Stockport. I met a man there once who was riding it in its entirety, section by section over various weekends. It sounded like a…