Podcast feedCanals, 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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Argy 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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Package by: Freddy Chick
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What's On in Camden, Saturday 15th Sept 2012
Kingsgate Community Centre has a fundraising fair to celebrate 30 years of work, Love Music Hate Racism Festival is on at Rich Mix till 1am tomorrow; ‘Regents Canal Folk Opera is on tonight at Canal Cafe Theatre and at other venues over the next few weeks. It marks 200 years since the canal was built; There is a demonstration at the Hungarian Embassy tomorrow. Email Noklazadasa.london@gmail.com for more information. Cecil Sharp House hosts a family barn dance; The work of Margaret Tait is presented and discussed by Ali Smith and Sarah Neely at London Review Bookshop.
Read by: Betiel Baraki, DJ Rudeboy P. Tash, Marian Larragy
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Camden Newscast 17
The Regent’s Canal is being cleaned up for the Olympics. Charlotte Briere Edney meets those involved and finds out what is behind the project. Serena Britton went to the launch of a spanking new music studio for young people. She talked to the Mayor of Camden and others about how the project came about. A vegetable garden on the roof of the Maiden Lane Community Centre seems to be attracting the interest of local people who look forward to eating the produce.
Produced by: Charlotte Briere Edney
Features by: Charlotte Briere Edney, Serena, Britton & Vicki Battison
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The London Canal Museum Uncovered
Have you discovered the London Canal Museum yet? Lucy Waterhouse has been for a visit to the 150 year old building, which is on the Regent’s Canal, with an entrance in New Wharf Road just behind King’s Place. She talks with Martin and John and discovers, among other things, the links between the canal, horses and ice cream. 020 7713 0836
Presented by: Lucy Waterhouse
Edited By: Lucy Waterhouse
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