Tag Archives: caption competition
Caption competition – the desk
The past week has been rather hectic – keeping several metaphorical plates spinning on sticks at the same time – and there has hardly been a moment to do a post on the blog. (Even tweeting has been limited.) I … Continue reading
Christmas caption competition
A Merry Christmas to all readers. At this time of festive cheer, I thought I would post a caption competition. The previous one elicited some excellent entries. Here is another picture of me speaking to students at Imperial College. There will … Continue reading
And the winner is….
There were some excellent entries to the competition to find the most appropriate caption for this picture. They were notable for their quantity and their quality. I was spoilt for choice and narrowed it down to two or three before selecting … Continue reading
Welcome – caption competition
Today was taken up with a University Open Day. There was a good turnout of potential applicants and my colleagues and I were kept busy explaining what we had to offer. Here’s a picture of me, looking keen and ready for … Continue reading
Caption Competition
Before I regale you further with comments on the House of Lords Reform Bill, I thought I would provide a moment for light relief with a caption competition. The picture was taken at the recent conference on Conservatives and Conservatism, … Continue reading
Choosing the best…
One reader, who submitted an entry for the caption competition for me holding the Giant Hat of Cleverness, keeps inquiring if I have yet chosen a winner. I am happy to be guided by readers as to which they think … Continue reading
And the winner is…
After long and detailed deliberations, and much reflection (oh yes), I can now announce the winner of the latest caption competition. The winning entry is that of Sheldon Howcroft with: Hull’s latest “Boy Band” gather for a practice before facing … Continue reading
Find the wittiest caption…
As it is the summer, I thought I would offer another caption competition in order to keep readers’ minds alert. On the right is a photograph of Dr Matt Beech, director of the Centre for British Politics at Hull University, … Continue reading
Another caption competition…..
Time for another caption competition. The photograph shows Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone, Baroness Miller of Hendon, and yours truly at the University of Hull degree ceremony in January at which Baroness Miller received her MA in Legislative Studies. What could we … Continue reading
And the winner is…
There were some excellent entries for the most recent Peter Mandelson caption competition, including some late entries from David Rostrum. It has been a difficult choice. However, there was one that made me laugh most, albeit one that will be readily … Continue reading
