Jim Coulson
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Chris Kamara Interview
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, December 2nd, 2019 11:46am
I caught up with footballer, manager, pundit and now singer Chris Kamara to talk festive tunes, Bradford City and why he thought he was being pranked.
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Interview With Alfie Boe and Michael Ball
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, November 4th, 2019 1:10pm
Alfie Boe and Michael Ball are heading off on tour and coming to West Yorkshire in February. I caught up with them to chat Yorkshire audiences, not-quite-rock 'n' roll touring and more.
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Interview With Freddie Mercury's PA Peter Freestone
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, October 28th, 2019 12:08pm
I caught up with the man who was with Freddie Mercury for the last 12 years of his life, at home and overseas. Listen to my Peter Freestone interview.
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Family Days Out in Wakefield
Posted by Jim Coulson at Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 11:07am
I took the kids to Wakefield for a day out and we learned about four-pointed triangles, Barbara Hepworth and Room on the Broom.
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Halifax Man's Coast-to-Coast Extreme Walk for Calderdale Royal
Posted by Jim Coulson at Thursday, July 4th, 2019 7:50am
Today I chatted to Ben and Gaynor from Halifax. Ben is raising money for a maternity bereavement suite at Calderdale Royal by walking 138 miles in 48 hours!
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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 8:28am
I'm doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to help raise money for a Maternity Bereavement Suite at Calderdale Royal Hospital. Any advice?
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How do you Deal With a Landmark Birthday?
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, January 6th, 2019 10:06am
I'm 40 in a month's time and it feels like it should be a big deal, but I'm going to look at the positives and own turning over a new decade. How are/have you faced a big birthday?
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3 Easy Ways to Help Those Less Fortunate in West Yorkshire This Christmas
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 9:02am
With the news that almost two thirds of people say they want to aid the homeless, but don't know how, here are three easy ways to help those less fortunate in West Yorkshire this Christmas.
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Where is YOUR Seaside Resort? Family Guide to the Yorkshire Coast
Posted by Jim Coulson at Friday, July 27th, 2018 3:43pm
We live so far from the sea in West Yorkshire that we all have different favourite seaside resorts. Take a look at these family guides to the Yorkshire coast
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Ben Moorhouse From Halifax's Extreme Challenge
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, July 23rd, 2018 2:58pm
Ben Moorhouse form Halifax is walking the coastline of Rhodes - 150 miles - in 48 hours to raise money for the Steve Prescott Foundation. Hear Jim's chat with Ben here.
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West Yorkshire Village Shows Amazing Christmas Spirit
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 17th, 2017 9:12am
A West Yorkshire village has rallied round to provide a proper festive experience for locals who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
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The West Yorkshire Village that Inspired Two Platinum Albums
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, November 19th, 2017 9:08am
On the Best of British Weekend on Pulse 1, let's celebrate the West Yorkshire village that inspired two platinum-selling albums.
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1980s Scarecrows Take Over West Yorkshire Village
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, August 20th, 2017 9:55am
There's a host of amazing 1980s scarecrows taking over Burley-in-Wharfedale and it's amazing!
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What is the Most Yorkshire Thing Ever?
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, July 30th, 2017 9:29am
Alan Bennett opening the Ilkley Literature Festival is pretty Yorkshire, but here are some things that are EVEN MORE Yorkshire than that!
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Bradford Vaisakhi Parade Road Closures
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, April 16th, 2017 8:22am
The Vaisakhi parade takes place in Bradford city centre today. Here are the closed roads
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Seven Things You Forget Between Baby One and Two
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, March 19th, 2017 9:38am
Here are seven things I forgot between the birth of my first and second children. What did you forget?
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When the Oscars Met CBeebies
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, February 26th, 2017 9:16am
It's the Oscars tonight, but what would happen if Hollywood met CBeebies? Here are some sugggestions...
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VIDEO: The Best Family Activities in Keighley
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 18th, 2016 8:18am
My daughter and I made a video of our family day out in Keighley, trying out the best stuff to keep the kids entertained.
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VIDEO: Family Stuff to Do in Hebden Bridge
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 11th, 2016 9:51am
Hebden Bridge is up for the Great British High Street award. This is why it deserves to win!
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VIDEO: Why Bradford is ACE
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 4th, 2016 8:39am
I roped in Mylo and Rosie to make a video about how great Bradford is for families. Take a look.
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The Joke Every Dad Makes in Ilkley
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, November 27th, 2016 8:58am
Here's a video about things to do with families in Ilkley, including the joke all dads make.
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VIDEO: Why Saltaire is Ace for Families
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, November 13th, 2016 8:24am
Me and my daughter investigated why Saltaire in West Yorkshire is so good for a family day out and this is what we discovered. Take a look!
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A Guide to Pokemon GO for Beginners
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, July 24th, 2016 8:50am
Everyone you know playing Pokemon GO? Bewildered by the whole concept? This beginner's guide to Pokemon GO made by me and my toddler will help.
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They Won't Review THIS Car on Top Gear Tonight!
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 9:27am
It's the last Top Gear of the 2016 series tonight, but you can guarantee they won't review the sort of car families REALLY drive like this one.
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5 Gifts Dads REALLY Want for Father's Day
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, June 19th, 2016 10:08am
Here are the things dads really want for Father's Day...if only they really existed.
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Bradford Sky Ride 2016 Road Closures
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, June 5th, 2016 7:54am
Here are the Bradford roads closed for today's Sky Ride
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Guess The Valentine's Films Acted by a Toddler
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, February 14th, 2016 9:11am
Can you guess the seven romantic films acted out by my toddler for Valentine's Day?
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Toddler Masterchef
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, January 31st, 2016 9:42am
My two-year-old and I decided to do some cooking together. Turns out she's more demanding than Gordon Ramsey in the kitchen.
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Guess the Christmas Films Acted out by a Toddler
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 27th, 2015 9:19am
My little girl has acted out five Christmas films. Can you guess which ones?
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Toddler Decorates Christmas Tree with Inevitable Results
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 13th, 2015 9:20am
This is what happens if you let a toddler decorate a Christmas tree.