Camden Community Radio

Suzanna Hall talks with Camden Community Radio about Permaculture, Perma-blitzing, Strictly’s Secret Forest Garden, Edible Money and Reciprocity. Permaculture is all about sustainable living, learning from thousands of years of sustainable living to transform our everyday habits. See accompanying podcast for information about the London Permaculture Annual Festival Takes Place at Cecil Sharp House, Regent’s Park Road, Sunday 30th July, 11am-6pm. Package by: Marian Larragy Permaculture Magazines :: PermaBlitz :: stalls market :: Real Life Forest Gardens :: Permaculture Association :: Living Medicine :: Burges Park Food Project :: About the London Permaculture Festival 2017 :: back to Homepage :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (10:22 min / 10 MB)

On Sunday 30th July, Cecil Sharp House, Regent’s Park Road, NW1 7AY, 11am-6 This year’s Permaculture Festival has lots for children and adults to do; There is mini-beast hunting, face painting, collage, nature art, storytelling, toys for toddlers, natural dying. Etc. For adults there are over twenty workshops on forest gardening, solar-panel making, straw-bale building, tyre furniture-making, tips for container growing, climate opportunity and stall of all sorts. Also lots of cakes and tea. Entry is FREE for under 18s, £6 (£4 unwaged) for adults. To find out more about permaculture, listen to Suzanna Hall’s chat with Camden Community Radio on the accompanying podcast. Package by: Marian Larragy London Permaculture Festival :: Getting There :: Workshop timetable :: Families at the Festival :: Suzanne Hall on Peraculture? :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitt

Interviews with SGI-UK a lay Buddhist organisation (SGI Soka Gakkai- literal translation Value Creation Society) Members, who share with us their reasons for chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, and their experiences over time, of the transformative effect of this vocal practice, for peace. Package by: Beverly L Richards London Ikeda Peace Centre :: Back to homepage :: Follow us onTwitter :: File Download (5:20 min / 5 MB)

In the early 90’s Islington was rocked by a scandal of abuse in its kid’s homes. The victims of that abuse are still seeking justice and answers for what they suffered. Dr Liz Davies was the social worker for Islington who originally blew the whistle on the abuse scandal. She left the council and since then has been working with survivors of the care homes, forming the Islington Survivors Network. Jo from CCRadio is one of those survivors. She spoke with Liz and Jane about the abuse and the work the Islington Survivors Network are doing now. Package by: Jo and Freddy Islington Survivors Network :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (23:37 min / 22 MB)

Get out and about in the glorious sunshine! Go learn about incredible rainforest singers at the Roundhouse’s festival of choral voices; discover the ancient Japanese art of woodblock printing at the British Museum; or get out of the sun into the cool of a library by visiting the Gallery of Treasures at the British Library. Package by: Beverley, Jo, Violet and Freddy Japanese Woodblock Printing :: Rainforest Singing Workshop :: Treasures Gallery :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (4:56 min / 5 MB)

Sally Buchanan, a local artist living in Camden, talks about her upcoming FLUX exhibition – her biggest project to date. The exhibition is a ground breaking and new kind of art event – a collection of the most dynamic painters, performances artists and musicians, which presents an alternative way to encounter today’s new art. It runs from 12th – 16th July at The Chelsea College of Arts, Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground (just opposite Tate Britain). Find out more & buy tickets :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (11:24 min / 15 MB)

Joseph Hughes is back with a bang this week for the Adventures of Joseph. He tells the story of how he went gallivanting around Heathrow with none other than his CCRadio colleague, Freddy Chick. Package by: Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick, Violet Macdonald Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (9:36 min / 9 MB)

On this episode of The Adventures of Joseph, Mr.Hughes takes us to Camden Square, where he recalls stories of rounders picnics, Saxon history and the Crystal Palace bus depot. Package by: Joseph Hughes, Violet Macdonald Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (10:04 min / 9 MB)

Hanging high under a famous roof, the huge white dial and gold hands of the St Pancras station clock does its job telling travellers the time. But did you know it has also travelled and has its own surprising story to tell? Jean Jacyna of the Camden Tour Guides Association pieces together the story with help from Josie Murray, Senior Heritage Advisor at HS1, Ian and Pam Thompson from Nottingham and the former curator of the British Horological Institute Museum, Viscount Alan Middleton. Written and presented by Jean Jacyna Produced by Freddy Chick The BHI museum is open every Friday from 26 May to 8 September 11am-3pm (£3 entry). http://www.bhi.co.uk/museum Camden Tour Guides Association :: BHI Museum :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (12:53 min / 12 MB)

Book ahead now for Talawa Make, a FREE workshop on Saturday 10th June, at Camden People’s Theatre from Talawa Theatre; The Jazz cafe on Sunday: Atlantic Orchestra Soul; The Etcetera Theatre hosts Vixen Theatre’s new production Aeonian, by Vesna Hauschild, from 6th-11th June ‘The Man in Woman’s Shoes’ is back at the Tricycle Theatre following its US and Ireland tour. Read by: Beverley, Freddy Chick; Joseph Hughes; Julia Ross, Lacky Ahmed and Marian Larragy; Talawa Make at Camden People's Theatre :: Aenonian at Etcetera :: The Man in the Women's Shoes, Tricycle Theatre :: The Jazz Cafe Camden - Atlantic Orchestra Soul :: back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radion on Twitter :: File Download (4:43 min / 4 MB)

This week look out for Camden Council’s celebration of the connection between UK and Indian culture in their Camden Kala festival. There are events happening all over the borough, one that caught our eye was a exhibition by painter Lancelot Ribeiro at the Camden Archives in Holborn Library. Package by: Freddy Chick, Violet Macdonald, Rochelle Robinson Camden Kala :: Lancelot Ribeiro exhibition :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (1:27 min / 1 MB)

Joseph Hughes is back with a spine-tingling adventure that will have you on the edge of your seats. A hilarious unscheduled bus ride combined with the classic three-pound meal-deal makes this an episode not to be missed. Joseph is back with a bang. Joining Joseph this week are Violet and Freddy. Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (0:00 min / 10 MB)

Spectrum is the homeless day centre in Camden Town. It provides support and direction for homeless people in Camden. Most of all, it acts as a safe space for spending some of the day and a chance to clean and do laundry. I spoke to some of the men using to centre and to the staff who help run it. Names have been changed to protect the identity of some of the speakers in this piece. Package by: Freddy Chick Spectrum in Camden :: Back to homepage :: Follow us :: File Download (17:09 min / 16 MB)

Terry Eleftheriou is one of the members of the London Hampstead congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses that meet in the Kingdom Hall in Camden Town. Terry tells us the core beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses and how these influence everyday life. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. Package by: Freddy Chick Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (12:42 min / 12 MB)

Jason Green is the Cantor at the New London Synagogue, which is a Masorti Synagogue and part of the Conservative Jewish movement. Jason explains the core beliefs, how the community practice their faith, and how the community can shape the traditions of their synagogue. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. Package by: Freddy Chick Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (11:47 min / 11 MB)

Father James Elston is the leader of the Church of England congregation at St Pancras Old Church. James tells us about the beliefs and practices of the Church of England. As the priest of one of London’s most ancient churches, James talks about what role his church has in helping those in need in our society today. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. Package by: Freddy Chick Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (9:52 min / 7 MB)

Reverend Jonathan Mead is the leader of Quex Road Methodist Church in Kilburn. Jonathan tells us about the core beliefs of Methodism, about his church and its services, and about what issues they are facing. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. Package by: Freddy Chick Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (12:05 min / 8 MB)

The Jewish Museum in Camden Town has created a new Amy Winehouse trail through Camden with an exhibition at the end in the Jewish museum itself. Take a chance to celebrate Amy’s wonderful life and explore some hidden street art round Camden. Alternatively, head to the Wiener library for their incredible exhibition that looks back on British attitudes towards Jewish refugees in the 1930s and 40s. Package by: Danna, Ikaba and Jo Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (2:36 min / 3 MB)

Lacky interviews Mike Daligan – a man who’s life story would make a good book. Luckily there is one! ‘The Real Big Society’, Mike’s autobiography that covers how he rebuilt his life after leaving the army and a divorce and mental breakdown. Since then he’s been involved in running charities up and down the country, winning widespread recognition for his achievements. He now mentors kids in schools and is promoting his latest book, ‘Lessons From a Chequered Life’. Package by: Lacky Ahmed Mike's blog :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (8:32 min / 8 MB)

Long awaited bumper episode of Refusing To Implode Politely. Zoe Stegosaurus interviews The Repeat Beat Poet, and The Repeat Beat Poet interviews Zoe Stegosaurus. In this double-length episode, two creatives compare their approaches to writing and performing and discuss the role of poetry in postmodern culture. There’s philosophy, there’s verse, there’s desire for pizza…tune in to hear the two explore and describe a scene they love and a passion they live by.File Download (84:24 min / 85 MB)