Podcast feedArgy Bargey on London's Canals
Tensions have flared between boaters and homeowners on London’s increasingly crowded canals. The focal point of the argument is in Islington where woodsmoke and late-night engine noise from the canal have been impacting local residents. But the overcrowding and stress on the canals stretches throughout the city and is serious enough to have prompted the London Assembly to launch an investigation. Its remit is to find out more about what problems there are and to suggest ways of solving them.
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Camden Arts Centre Interview
Jenni Lomax, longtime Director of Camden Arts Centre, talks with Denise O’Connor about the Centre, its rich history and strong reputation and the range of impressive educational programs on offer, including a pioneering project where artists and children with learning difficulties work creatively together. The Spring exhibition, Zoe Leonard’s ‘Observation Point’ was a real hit with local kids as well as adults.
Edited by: Denise O’Connor
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Michael Connell on 'Povera - with a Touch of Colour'
Denise O’Connor talks with Black-Irish artist, Michael Connell about his current exhibition ‘Povera with a Touch of Colour’. Michael works in mixed-media to create unique artworks made exclusively made from recycled building materials inspired by his day job as a floor screeder.
Michael Connell is currently exhibiting his large three dimensional pieces at The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston until 6 June. The gallery is open daily from 11am-7pm
Produced and Edited by: Denise O’Connor
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Camden Newscast - 9
Jayson talks to former Weekend Arts College student, Chris Preddie, who has been awarded an OBE for work in the community and the controversy that has followed; Darryl McKay explores what is happening with Camden’s two year youth work programme funding. Denise O’Connor reviews recent film release ‘Shame’. CCRadio’s FanBanter Presenter T O, reports on Arsenal Ladies fixtures and analyses the prospects for the team next season.
Presented and Edited by: Jayson Mansaray
Features by: Denise O’Connor, Darryl McKay, Jayson Mansaray and Taiwo Ogunlabi/Marian Larragy.
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Camden Newscast 8 - January 2012
Camden Newscast is back with the latest news:
Youth Employment opportunities are low and there is pressure to fix it. Darryl McKay checks out a new scheme in nearby Islington that addresses the problem.
Jayson Mansaray meets the Camden Met Police (MPS) about changes to Stop & Search laws and discovers that MPSCamden are Tweeting.
And at a time when many people need to borrow small amounts of money, Marian & Jayson take a look at an alternative way of borrowing: CamdenPlus – a local credit union. And Marian Larragy gives you a helping ‘hand’ to uncover Gaelic Handball in Camden.
Presented & Edited by Jayson Mansaray
Reporters:
Marian Larragy
Darryl McKay
Jayson Mansaray
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