035: A personal story of a big disappointment in my life (Solace in Strines) (Peak District 2015)

PEAK DISTRICT TOUR FEATURING STRINES, LOW BRADFIELD, HIGH BRADFIELD AND LANGSETT IN THE PEAK DISTRICT
"Solace in Strines"
Filmed 25th March 2015
Post-production completed 2nd April 2015
*Contains some swearing*
I recently suffered a huge knockback in life, which will probably take me a long time to recover from. I decide to take a tour in a corner of the Peak District, which falls within South Yorkshire, mulling over my situation that has left me feeling unsure as to where I go in life from here.
Filmed in the Peak District in the county of South Yorkshire. Locations include Low Bradfield, High Bradfield, Langsett and Strines.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.
Click here for a map showing the route of the locations used in the film. It is not a walking route, but it shows the route on which I travelled by both car and foot between the various locations featured in the film: explore.osmaps...
"The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard.
Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
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There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about: / solitaryrambler
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[@Elfwald]

Sorry about your disappointment, hope things are looking up now, but kudos for telling them what you think. Haven't watched many of your Peak District episodes until now for some reason, did a walk along Derwent Edge the other week, stunning views, should visit the area more often.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for your kind words, things at work now are still not great, but I am thankful to have a job and work with people I like as there are many people much worse off than I am, so I keep telling myself that.

[@Elfwald]

@Zayn Forrest that sounds convincing

[@boondoggle6]

Good heavens, does nothing count for loyalty and experience these days? It is another heartache for you to deal with along with the lack of support and love from your father. I wish you good fortune in the future which you surely deserve mate.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@glennwilson1633]

Another brilliant soundtrack to this video.. Your music compliments the films so well 😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you very much again Glenn, I was pleased with this at the time of making 👍

[@davidkeel]

Lovely video here Patrick. I've just checked where the location is and it's near Sheffield. It would be nice if I was to get there with my old school friend when I'm in Liverpool sometime.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks David. Bradfield does actually fall within the boundaries of Sheffield City, despite being so rural 👍

[@mikelitoris1391]

fantastic footage yet again, and you make the film so interesting with the knowledge of the area

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for the lovely comments, much appreciated. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@adrianthomas387]

Thanks for sharing your story. I came across a similar situations on many occasions in my life. I felt let down. Struggled on. Eventually left that work and started my own business. Never been better. Great video too. Thanks Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Adrian for your kind words. A little heavy for my usual type of video, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍

[@MrJan50]

Only just come across this one. I was in education for 40 years. I've witnessed or been involved in numerous interviews where the outcome has bordered on the ludicrous. The reasons given for such choices are always bollocks and I'm being polite ! Just remember , what you do for a living doesn't define you as a person. Hold your head up !

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for you very kind words, that is much appreciated. Please note that this film was made 9 years ago now though. All the best 👍

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Another great video Patrick . It was a quite a long time ago about your work sorry to hear what happened I hope your working world has picked for the better, thanks for a the little more of a look into your world. Always take care and thanks again.

[@solitaryrambler]

A heavy story hence making sure it was reflected in the title of the video. I would make this one differently today. Glad you enjoyed it all the same and thanks as always for watching 👍

[@pete7179]

Yes,Cheers Patrick. I'm so glad your very special inn was the Strines,I live in South Yorkshire and this is my neck of the woods and I often call at the Strines when I'm on my way to or from a walk,they do great meals too,I was hoping you were going to tell us about the tower opposite the reservoir that you also see in the opening scene,I often sit outside with a pint and the peacocks for company looking over at it,I think it's a Victorian folly,so good to see you somewhere that I also visit. Going for a walk,especially a solitary one,has a habit of making you contemplate and work out your troubles,I'm glad you felt you could share your story. A great film that I thoroughly enjoyed,thanks Patrick. Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

The Strines Inn is lovely isn't it. Never had any food these as yet though, must try it sometime. If I was making this film today I would drop the deep storyline and concentrate more on the walk itself and the places I visit, so Boots Folly, the tower, would have been mentioned now. Thanks again Pete. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@pete7179]

Just revisiting this Pat as I did exactly this walk yesterday,even though I'v watched them all I'm always rewatching one or two,loved this period of your films,when I thought Bob Morgan and Martin Roy were two guys who came along on the walk with you,when you would tell us about your work,and your Dad with the organ,and the blind dates with the dates mates sitting at another table,by the end we felt we knew you as a mate,the latest films are just as enjoyable and always something to look forward to,all the best,Pete.

[@solitaryrambler]

Looking back I wish I hadn't created those pseudonyms, but at the time I wanted to *not* have my own name against every credit, i.e, written by Patrick Leach, edited by Patrick Leach, camera by Patrick Leach, etc. as I felt that would make the titles at the end of each film look ridiculous. However, a couple of years ago I did something i wish I'd done earlier and that was just to have fewer titles along with one single title at the end of each film listing all the work with my name against it. Many thanks for watching again Pete and for your continued support 😀

[@Witchykaren.]

Hope your life has fully changed for the better since you made this film. xx

[@Witchykaren.]

just realized you posted this on my birthday hahahaha 25th of feb.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes the issue was very recent when I made this, but that was over 6 years ago now 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

Trust me on the job front I know EXACTLY how you feel. As for the video, I really enjoyed it. South Yorkshire is great and Bradfield looks really lovely. What can you tell me about the nearby Tower Patrick please?

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Jeff, Bradfield is a spot I love to visit. The tower is called Boots Folly. Maybe someday I'll return here and feature it more prominently 😃

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@solitaryrambler I will look out for that. It looks really interesting.

[@TheWeardale1]

great video, and hope you've moved on somewhat after that interview - a similar thing happened to me 18 months ago - was 3 vacancies for people to get promoted to a higher pay band (tho, 2 managers had retired, but we weren't informed it was to replace them) and 5 of us applied... i thought my interview was great - 1 colleagues was poor, and not sure about the other one, but the 2 youngest guys got 2 posts and we were told (after keep asking) why the 3rd post wasn't taken and we were informed that they didn't have to fill it...that was a proper kick in the teeth for us, and as a result (even now) our motivation has waned somewhat...

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for watching and for all your comments. I won't go into details now as this was 9 years ago, but I'm just biding my time now as there are worse jobs I could be doing. All the best 👍

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Wow my mate that was heavy .... I don't know if I could use any film I made in such a way but I do respect you for feeling so strongly about not only the job but your position within the company where you work ... But I do believe you should speak out , like you said wether they took any of it onboard , maybe you, ll never know... But no one can deny your passion , I must admit I didn't pay as much attention to the film as I was trying to take on board what you were trying to get across .... But I have to say the church at higher Bradfield , is set in the most wonderful of settings with landscapes that just fall away behind it .... stunning in deed but I do love my churches lol ... Thank you Patrick for your honesty and for once again sharing your journies with us .... Respect my friend ..... Frank and Lee

[@solitaryrambler]

I decided to tell that story just a few days before I went out to film this as the events were very recent at the time. My problem was I would go home from work to an empty house, I had no partner or anyone else to talk to so this was a good way of getting issues off my chest otherwise I just had to bottle it up. The story was told very diplomatically so I was careful what was said, but I'm very glad I did it. Glad you liked the church at High Bradfield, it is one of my favourites because of its wonderful setting. Thanks as always for watching Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Lovely professional video…unfortunately quite often politics is involved in the workplace as to who moves ahead & who doesn’t despite a good track record…the interviewers may have been given some influence above them…it happens…I am sure you earned that job…

[@mickbaker9852]

Strines Inn is ace !

[@solitaryrambler]

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