As a lecturer in tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University, my father, Peter Hall, showed students at the university’s Hollings campus … More
Category: Writings
Tired of meat and two veg? The Guardian, Oct 2015
Alternative roast dinner recipes Does the thought of another cosy-yet-predictable roast leave you lukewarm? Dave Hall asked our top Cook contributors … More
Peru diary: 5/5.
Erica: Here is the final instalment of Dave’s account of the fieldtrip to Peru. I have to say that … More
Peru diary, 4/5.
I think that fourth night must have been the first one I’ve spent at 2,700m and I didn’t seem any … More
El Conductor: driving the scientists mad
A field trip diary of an expedition with the NHM to northern Peru. Part 1/5 For reasons best known to … More
Peru diary: 2/5
Day 3: San Benito to Cajamarca Another early start. As the mountains began to blush with colour, we (I) loaded … More
Peru diary: 3/5.
Day 4: Cajamarca to Celendin I would first like to reiterate that the account expressed herein is my own. My … More
Historic velodrome gets upgrade at last: the Guardian, 16 May 2014
Plan to reopen historic Herne Hill velodrome pavilion to public in summer 2015 UK’s oldest cycling track and … More
A beach barbie on Tresco: the Guardian, July 2013
Guardian Cook section: Get-Togethers interview. With the ocean on his doorstep, Alasdair Moore ensures fresh fish and live lobsters take … More
A global backyard barbecue: the Guardian, July 2013
Trained chefs Olia Hercules and husband Tom fire up the coals to create an adventurous barbecue of Ukrainian and Thai-infused … More