Just been to see it in Shrewsbury and it's very good - much better than 'Soulboy'.
The criticism I would have is that, like the book, there is a little too much emphasis on the drugs side of the scene. The dance scenes are really good and authentic looking which Elaine has obviously worked hard on.
Definitely worth seeing.
There's a Forestry Commission site just outside Aberystwyth on the A44 called Nant yr Arian where they feed them every day. It's well worth visiting. There are dozens of them there so you should be able to get a good picture there.
Buzzards are really common now.
I remember being astounded, about 10 years ago, seeing one flying over Telford United's football ground. Now I often see them flying over my garden and occasionally see one having a meal (usually rabbit) in the middle of the lane on my way to the motorway way (about a mile away).
Red Kites haven't made it this far yet but there are reports of a nesting pair in South Shropshire.
I was working at Reading University a couple of years ago and I certainly saw a couple of red kites flying overhead.
It's not very far from the Chilterns where there are loads of them - the best place to spot them is whilst driving down the M40 (trying to keep your eyes on the road as well!).
Nina Simone was very popular at the 6Ts nights that Ady Croasdell used to put on in London at the time. Maybe someone who went to those asked for it? Not really a sound you would have expected to hear at a Wigan Oldies night though.
I also have this Epiphyllum which regularly flowers. This year I only had one flower on the plant but last year it had about 20 - it's probably due for repotting.
I heard a cuckoo in Worcestershire near Kinver Edge on the May Day holiday but not heard one since.
Pleased to say that the swifts have just returned to the village this week.
Thanks - it just grows and I (occasionally) pull out the weeds.
It's great in August too because it's full of cyclamen plants which cover almost the entire back garden. I planted three about 15 years ago and they just spread everywhere.