Westwood Start

19/10/2024

Apologies for a lack of Westwood Start postings at the moment. My wife takes all my time just now during her illness. She is permanentky at home. She has regained her speech and a little of her appetite. I hope to pick up writing soon.

28/07/2024

Thanks to people who have given positive comments on Westwood Start and the two published books so far. After working for years in tourist attractions, the design industry, short-break tourism and university tourism teaching, I think the tourist industries need to have their strategies reexamined. Hence the books 'Makung Sense of Tourism'. Unfortunately, life has got in the way of the work. My wife (she and I are in our '80s) has in the last few years suffered a serious accident, a stroke and a heart problem. She is now confined to a bed at home. The books are very much personal productions, as is the website. Book 3 - Bright Prospect - is on the way, but slowly. It will appear. It will also be the best so far. It reasesses much tourism activity between 1851 and 1941. The educational implications are remarkable. Please allow me time to complete the story it will tell, and thank you. And buy the books from Amazon!

13/05/2024

Ah, a sign of a caring society.

Here’s our next ghost sign 👻

We found this in the cellar under – has anyone any idea where this used to be placed and what it refers to?

04/03/2024

These pages support my work writing about Tourism. I am a retired lecturer in tourism management (17 years) with 17 earlier years in attraction and regeneration work. Now retired. I am anxious to put my 'front-line' experience to good use.

However, my wife has had serious health problems over the last few years. As her main carer, work on the third book in my series on tourism is being delayed. Just at a very interesting stage - the 1930s!

14/11/2023

Unique. Spectacular! Try the bistro and cafés and have a gin or two.

22/08/2023

🏳️‍🌈 Calderdale Pride is back on the 19th August 2023 with a whopping new line-up that promises to rock your socks off! Visit The Piece Hall for a free, family-friendly day packed full of fun!

Lots more happening at The Piece Hall, Dean Clough, Visit Brighouse, Pack Horse Inn, The Grayston Unity, Puzzle Hall Community Pub, Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve, Square Chapel Arts Centre, Victoria Theatre Halifax,

https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on-in-calderdale-19th-august-25th-august/

22/08/2023

📣As part of Heritage Open Days Calderdale’s unique Wainhouse Tower – the world’s tallest folly, standing at some 253ft! – will be open once again on Saturday 9 September 2023. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to ascend the 369 steps to the viewing platform, to enjoy the spectacular 360 degree views around the Calder Valley and beyond.

There are five time slots available throughout the day, book tickets via Eventbrite 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/visit-calderdale-29603793049

Discover Halifax UK

14/08/2023

I am firmly of the belief that discussions about tourism need to hear more from people with both industrial and teaching experience. And especially those now retired, with time and enthusiasm to reflect and share thoughts based on their experiences. Academic debate is pursued through media and conferences at high cost, difficult for outsiders to access. Practical, inspirational ideas are what communities. . But not through commercial channels whose job is rightly to promote economic gain. My conclusion is that the need is for a much greater community of knowledge, ideas and Involvement. I would to know what your thoughts are. Alan Machin BA FTS

11/07/2023

Just a note to apologise for having no posts recently. Advancing years put demands on domestic duties and health care. They sometimes creep up on you! Catching up slowly.

03/04/2023