Author Archives: John Kirk

About John Kirk

John Kirk is an Associate Dean in a large UK university. With a degree in English Literature, an MBA and Diploma in Marketing his interests are many including reading novels and poetry, films, history, politics, news, technology and sport. Keen on being outdoors from an early age John is a cyclist and walker, who likes to grow vegetables on his allotment. He is interested in what is happening to the environment and in alternative energy as one of the key priorities for the human race.

From One Ironman to Another

Posted on April 5, 2013 by John Kirk

by John Kirk Birmingham shivered in sub zero temperatures. Even Antony Gormley’s Iron Man looked a little rustier with the snow settled on him. It was time to get away to warmer climes and the land of iron men of … Continue reading →

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Traditional Trees

Posted on December 28, 2012 by John Kirk

by John Kirk As we begin to think about dismantling the Christmas tree and putting the decorations back into their boxes for another year, few of us will question the presence of a fir tree in our lounges at this … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Bread Making

Posted on December 5, 2012 by John Kirk

by John Kirk I have long wanted to “bake my own bread” but really couldn’t be bothered with all that yeast culture and kneading stuff. I really like good bread. In fact by the look of my mid section I like … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam (2) – City of Arts, Canals, Cycling, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Dutch Masters

Posted on September 11, 2012 by John Kirk

John: Two Wheels Better Than Four As a keen cyclist I was looking forward to seeing how well Amsterdam’s transport system worked. From the moment you land at Schiphol Airport the modernity and thoroughness of thought are what strike you. … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Dales – Rugged, Rocky and Rich English Heritage

Posted on August 27, 2012 by John Kirk

Junying: After living in beautiful Yorkshire for the best part of 1990s, which some of you would have read about in my semi-autobiographical fiction The Same Moon, John and I went back for a short break last week. Our first … Continue reading →

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A Most Memorable Day Out to London Olympics

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John Kirk

by John Kirk The Olympic Games is something that happens overseas, in another time zone, in another language. The strange and wonderful thing is that this time it is happening just 100 miles away from our house, broadcast by the BBC. … Continue reading →

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