Podcast feedWhat Are they saying about the 8th Mrs Brown?
This piece was inspired by the fictional TV character Mrs Brown, which is set in Finglas, in North Dublin. A Finglas resident wonders what the people there think of the 8th amendment to the Irish constitution (which gives equal right to life to the foetus as to the pregnant woman), which is the subject of a referendum on 25th May. Taking a trip down memory lane and reviewing the hardships that putting the foetal hearbeat ahead of women’s health caused in Finglas (and all over Ireland). This audio was originally developed for a Speaking of IMELDA performance in Ireland in 2016.
The referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment to the Irish constitution and clear the way for permitting abortion up to 12 weeks takes place on 25th May. For more information, see the attached links
Package by: Marian Larragy
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Two and a Quarter Centuries of Conway Hall
Lacky talks to Jim Walsh of Conway Hall, which is run by the South Place Ethical Society that was founded (on 14th February) 1793 and is the last remaining ethical society in the UK and the oldest free thought organization in the world.
Jim knows all about the historic building and its fascinating artifacts of English culture, especially relating to free thinking and Humanism.
Conway Hall has been the jumping off place of important movements and causes – anti-apartheid, abolition of capital pubishment, where public figures such as Charles Darwin, Lisa Jardine and Tony Benn challenged current thinking.
Conway Hall has teamed up with Trunkman Productions to tell the story of Moncure Conway after whom the building is named. A documentary ‘The Empty Niche: The Long Lost Bust Of Moncure Conway’ is available from 25th February on YouTube. It tracks the history of Conway Hall and the mysteriously empty niche that has sat in its foyer since it opened.
Interview: Lacky Ahmed
Recording: Freddy Chick
Editing: Lacky Ahmed
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Finding out about Crisis at Christmas
every year Crisis provides companionship and support for the homeless at Christmas. Lacky talks to Wayne about their experiences of volunteering with Crisis. Alongside shelter and food they offer hairdressing, dentistry, computers and counselling. Wayne explains about the incredibly mood of togetherness that there is at the Crisis at Christmas shelters, as volunteers from all walks of life unite to help those in need. To find out more visit www.crisis.org.uk
Package by: Lacky Ahmed
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What's On In Camden - 25th April
Plenty to keep you busy as May approaches: go to a screening of a film about the troubles of Iran’s LGBT community at Conway Hall, check out the latest exhibition at the Camden Arts Centre or enjoy a walk round Lincoln’s Inn. When the weekend comes, celebrate May Day with the pigs and sheep at Kentish Town City Farm.
Finally, if you want to celebrate Prince’s life and works this week then there’s a party at the Bloomsbury Lanes to commemorate the end of his purple reign.
Package by: Muna Afrah, Rosie Turner, Joseph Hughes, Danielle Manning, Freddy Chick
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What's On in Camden from 21st February 2016
Poetry Nights at Torriano Meeting House; History Walk: The Garrets of Gower Street; Roundhouse hosts Coasts; Conway Hall and No 184 Royal College Street offer LGBT History Month events; Weekly guided walks in King’s Cross area led by CSM Student. Heads up for April performance of The 24 Hour Nonstop Connolly Show.
Read by:
Alexandra Quinn, Denise O’Connor, Freddy Chick, Joseph Hughes, Marian Larragy & Mary Holditch.
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