Podcast feedTwo 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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Whats On In Camden from 8th January 2017
A story of Britain’s first ever Black judge (Tunji Sowande), ‘Just An Ordinary Lawyer’ runs at Theatro Technis from 11th -28th January;
Learn how to cook for FREE at Castlehaven Community Centre for young people aged eleven upwards, Wednesdays, 8pm-9pm. There is a FREE celebration at Holborn Library of the centenary of the publication of ‘Nursery Rhymes of London Town’ Eleanor Farjeon on Thursday 12th January, 6.45pm. Friday 13th sees a Cuban Jam with Son Guarachando at the Forge in DeLancey St. FREE entry before 8pm.
Read by: Freddy Chick; Lacky Ahmed, Marian Larragy, Violet Macdonald
Recorded by: Freddy Chick & Violet Macdonald
Edited by: Marian Larragy
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What's on in Camden Xmas 2016/ New Year 2017
Tricycle Theatre hosts String Quartet Concert on Sunday 18th December. It’s panto with two performances per day throughout the season at the Shaw Theatre with Snow White. On 22nd, Fitzrovia Youth serve a meal at the Indian YMCA as a fundraiser. To book a place call 0207 388 7399. The Royal College of Surgeons free lecture for young people is on skin! Book a place for 3pm on 22nd December. 02030752389. Swiss Cottage Gallery hosts Millie Rice’s imaginative and clever exhibition on King’s Cross. Walk off all that XMAS food with walks in Holborn and Grays’ Inn Road, call 07502563578. Family Winter Takeover at Camden Arts Centre on 30th December; Blackbox: ‘Obama and Me’ by Sylvia Arthur at the Etcetera on 4th and 5th January, 6.30pm
Read by: Cale Hubble, Freddy Chick, Joe Hughes, Julia Gaulon, Marian Larragy & Zoe Stegosaurus
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Canals, boatmen and life on the water
Camden’s canals are peaceful places to withdraw from the city, but they’re also home to a vibrant boating community. Cale recently strolled from Camden Lock to Lisson Grove. Along the way, he spoke with three boatmen – Toby, Nick and Dave – about what they love about being on the water.
Package by: Cale Hubble
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Homeless brother
Tommy has spent years of his young life on the streets. He knows the deal and what the rules are. He and his brother are both out on the streets together. The are they only family each of them has.
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