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
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What's on in Camden for the week beginning 5th March 2018
Free Childcare at Maiden Lane Pre-School for over 3s and two year olds who meet the criteria; Employability Skills & English Language at the Working Men’s College for Men & Women; Roundhouse best young spoken word artists are at Camden Market for Spoken Word on the Cobbles, on Sunday 11th; Latin American Dance Workshop with Elsa Perez , 4.15pm-5.15pm, Tuesday 13th March. Tickets £6. Call Elsa Perez on 020 8769 3619 for more information. Or just turn up on Tuesday.
Read by: Freddy Chick & Marian Larragy
Edited: Marian Larragy
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Islington Survivors Network
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.
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What's On in Camden, week beginning 9th April 2017
During the Easter school holidays, there are lots of things for children to do (most of them for free) at Camden Libraries, in Camley Gardens Natural Park, on Maiden Lane Estate and at Camden Lock. After Easter, classes start again. There is ESOL, IT, Digital camera use and lots more.
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Homelessness: a veteran sleeping in a royal park
Only today, Prince William launched a new appeal to combat homelessness on behalf of Centrepoint and the Evening Standard. It’s a cause that is close to his heart, and an issue that is spiralling across London.
In the first of a series of interview with with people who are or have been homeless in Camden Freddy Chick spoke to Kieran* – a veteran with PTSD. He hears about how difficult it can be to access help and how it’s not just veterans on the streets – even young mothers and children can end up outside.
(*name has been changed to protect identity)
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