Explore every episode of the podcast Camden Community Radio
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| Cup cakes and Ginger Beer | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:07:12 | |
The third of three short stories written and read by Olivia Ebony White Click on the links at the right to hear “The Visit” and “The War” Produced, recorded and edited: Marian Larragy | |||
| The War | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:07:54 | |
The second of three short stories written and read by Olivia Ebony White Click on the links at the right to hear “The War” and “Cupcakes and Ginger Beer” Produced, recorded and edited: Marian Larragy | |||
| Tearing Us Apart: Isolation | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:17:57 | |
This week on CCRadio we have an episode of Violet and Freddy’s psychology series Tearing Us Apart. The theme is appropriate for now—Isolation! This was recorded before the coronavirus pandemic started, but it still seems relevant to play now. Package by: Violet Macdonald and Freddy Chick | |||
| Transformation & Sustainability Plans for the NHS in Camden | 05 Dec 2017 | 00:01:42 | |
Healthwatch Camden thinks that it is vital that work on Sustainability and Transformation plans listen to what local people have to say. Some of the proposals seem alarmingly likely to lead to privatisation of the NHS as well as to cuts in services. We’ve found a link to survey from NHS Support Federation on Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships
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| Healthwatch Camden Reports on local Care Homes | 05 Dec 2017 | 00:19:46 | |
Anna Wright tells how Healthwatch Camden was about to use its powers to visit and check on the quality of local care homes when it heard that ‘Independent Age’ was keen to develop indicators to help ordinary people to assess the quality of care homes they might think of using. The resulting collaboration was so successful that Independent Age is recommending that all MPs get their local Healthwatch to inspect and report on their local care homes using the eight quality indicators that they have developed. Package by: Marian Larragy | |||
| What's On In Camden: 4th December 2017 | 02 Dec 2017 | 00:03:55 | |
Ed Sheeran is playing a gig at the London Irish Centre! Donate to the centre’s Christmas appeal to be in with a chance of winning; also at the Irish Centre this week is a vegan festival; There’s a carol concert TONIGHT at 6pm at St Michael’s Church in Highgate; cutting edge theatre from critically acclaimed director John Plews in Kentish Town; Kentish Town City Farm has its Christmas Festival and a fundraiser for All Dogs Matter, a charity that helps rehome dogs in need in London. Free refreshments from people who drop in during a dog walk. | |||
| What's On In Camden for 26th November | 26 Nov 2017 | 00:01:00 | |
This week there’s only one recommendation from CCRadio for what to do: go down to the Fiddler’s Elbow on Tuesday evening for a blues jam. If you’re a musician you can put yourself on the list to play. | |||
| Creating a 'Masterpiece' with Sapphire Community Group | 26 Nov 2017 | 00:08:38 | |
Sapphire Community Group is an organisation based in East London but with projects in Camden that works with young people to bring the best out of themselves. The group have worked on a film that encapsulates what they stand for and the stories they are trying to tell, called ‘Masterpiece’. | |||
| Core Culture: Mr Romel Ravello | 06 Nov 2017 | 00:26:58 | |
Today I get to interview Mr. Romel Ravello, a Author, Motivational speaker and pillar to the Black community. He tells us about being a former Black liberation youth leader, growing up in Trinidad and the Carnival culture. Package by: Rochelle Robinson | |||
| Loca People | 04 Nov 2017 | 00:09:42 | |
A Weird and Wonderful drama, written by and starring Joseph Hughes. | |||
| A Morsel with Marty: Holy Mole Guacamole | 30 Oct 2017 | 00:18:33 | |
This episode features the lovely Marisol, the creator behind Mestizo, an authentic Mexican restaurant and tequila bar located in Kings Cross. Marisol opened Mestizo in 2005 and it has since served the gastronomic needs of Mexican expats, locals and tourists alike. We find out about some of Mexico’s most underrated dishes, what it’s like to run a successful restaurant and what the Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is about. | |||
| What's On in Camden, week beginning 29th October, 2017 | 28 Oct 2017 | 00:06:36 | |
Monday 30th, Bloomsbury Hotel: Writing Gay Irish Lives with Mary Dorcey, Cherry Smyth, Jamie O’Neill and Barry McCrea, 7.30pm ‘Shoot The Breeze’, fortnight at Camden People’s Theatre brings: ‘The Bee Project’, ‘Fog Everywhere’, talks and walks and drag comedy, ‘Timberlina’ to relieve eco-anxiety. Wed 1st: Camden Arts Centre talk on the influence of Japanese ceramics on contemporary and clay artists. The London Korean Film Festival 2017 continues with multiple UK and International premieres, with a special focus on Korean Noir and including everything from Indie Firepower and Cinema Now to Women’s Voices & Classics. Saturday 5th: Learn computer skills and get individual support at Maiden Lane com centre 156 St Pauls Crescent, NW1 9XZ Tel: 020 7267 9586. Package by: Marian Larragy
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| A Morsel with Marty: The Life of Pie | 08 Oct 2017 | 00:15:15 | |
This episode features father and son duo: Fred and Grant Howell, from the iconic Castle Pie and Mash shop in Camden Town. Purported to be Camden’s longest continually running food establishment, we dig deeper into the much overlooked ‘humble pie’ and mash. It was great to have a chinwag with pie masters Fred and Grant, where we uncovered answers to: What makes the perfect pie? What are jellied eels? And what exactly is this green, sauce that is so renowned? Remember to drop us an email on: the_martiny@hotmail.com if you’d like to hear more about a particular food establishment within the Borough of Camden, or if there’s a specific food question you’d like answered. Bon Appetit! | |||
| Freddy talks with Candy Praise | 14 Feb 2020 | 00:12:14 | |
This week we welcomed Candy Praise to the CCRadio studio. Candy’s full of ideas for podcasts to make at CCRadio and Freddy sat down with her to hear about them. Look out for Candy’s podcasts on CCRadio soon ! | |||
| Learning about Jehovah's Witnesses in London with Terry | 08 Oct 2017 | 00:08:21 | |
Terry Eleftheriou has been a Jehovah’s Witness all of his adult life, after being brought up as one by his mother. Freddy of CCRadio met Terry at his Kingdom Hall in Camden to find out about the historical connections with Witnesses around St Pancras. A few weeks later, Freddy and Terry went on a visit to the UK headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mill Hill, Watch Tower House. They spoke about Terry’s religion and how it has shaped his life. | |||
| Interview with Natasha Langridge on In Memory of Leaves | 08 Oct 2017 | 00:09:10 | |
Martin speaks to Natasha Langridge, whose show In Memory of Leaves comes to the Camden canal from the 11th-14th of October. Written in the wake of her home on the Wornington Green Estate in Kensington being demolished, Natasha Langridge’s monologue explores what happens to communities when they are moved from their homes. It follows her getting arrested with Occupy Democracy and volunteering in the refugee camp in Calais. It is personal and bracing; a love note to neighbours and a revolutionary call to the world. Natasha Langridge is a Meyer-Whitworth award winner for Shraddha which was performed at Soho Theatre. She is also an actress and is co-author of Rage and Reason Women Playwrights on Playwriting. Her writing and directing credits include Beverley (UK Tour), Breathing in Brixton, The Method (Oval House London) and Worthing Whispers (Pavilion Theatre Worthing). Tickets: inmemoryofleaves.brownpapertickets.com Package by Martin, edited by Violet | |||
| What Does HealthWatch Camden Do? | 06 Oct 2017 | 00:05:23 | |
Frances Hasler of Healthwatch Camden explains how Healthwatch supports local people in improving services. By finding out what the priorities are for improvements in the provision of health and social care services, Helathwatch Camden then works to get things changed. Recently Healthwatch Camden helped the users of mental health services in Highgate to explain to Camden Council and to service providers what was wrong with the way that they were re-organising services. The work of Healthwatch Camden can influence future service provision on other issues as well. Package by: Marian Larragy
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| What's On In Camden, 23rd September | 25 Sep 2017 | 00:02:21 | |
This week in Camden there is a talk at the London Irish Centre exploring the history of the building. Gerry Harrison, who wrote a book about the centre, will be speaking from 7pm on Wednesday. The Camden New Journal have put out a call for questions to be asked to Council leader Georgia Gould in a podcast. Farrah Rainfly of Life After Hummus will be running a healthy eating class next week with more to come soon. Package by: Freddy, Violet, Martin and Joseph | |||
| Adventures of Joseph: Feltham in the dark | 25 Sep 2017 | 00:13:52 | |
This week Joseph’s adventure includes a trip to Elephant and Castle and a surprise visit to Feltham in the late hours. As ever, there’s coverage of the buses and trains taken on the way. Joseph is joined this week by Violet, Martin and Freddy. | |||
| Adventures of Joseph: Bank Holiday Special | 18 Sep 2017 | 00:14:00 | |
Joseph recounts his adventures of the August Bank Holiday. A mind-boggling journey culminating at Orpington Roman villa, taking in the company of Joseph’s good friend Mark. The return journey this time was on the SLOW train to London Victoria. | |||
| Anne Curtis Green Curtain Theatre | 09 Sep 2017 | 00:19:33 | |
Green Curtain Theatre seems to have released a whole lot of creativity, including the winner of the London Short Play Award this year. Anne Curtis talks about the ideas behind the theatre, its recent work and future plans. Package by: Marian Larragy | |||
| Camden New Town Festival 2017 | 13 Aug 2017 | 00:04:29 | |
The Camden New Town Festival is a special celebration every year, bringing together the local community to enjoy a day in the sun with entertainment provided by local businesses and performers. This year was no exception. We were there at our stall (thanks to everyone who came to say hello!). If you missed it, then here’s some flavour of the day. | |||
| Adventures of Joseph: Shopping Spree | 13 Aug 2017 | 00:17:07 | |
In this week’s Adventures of Joseph, Joseph takes off on his adventures round Harlesden, Queen’s Park and then hits up Park Royal on a shopping trip. Package by: Joseph Hughes, Violet, Beverley and Freddy | |||
| Life After Hummus | 13 Aug 2017 | 00:09:27 | |
Eating healthily is important for our bodies and our wellbeing. We all know this. But what if you are told by a doctor to lower your levels of cholesterol? Or that you should eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet? Do you know what meal you would go home and cook? Farrah Rainfly of Life After Humus runs healthy eating classes that teach people what a truly nutritional diet looks like. Package by: Freddy Chick | |||
| Streetsfest | 28 Jan 2020 | 00:26:38 | |
Streetsfest is a festival bringing together different grassroots homeless organisations in Finsbury Park. It happens at the end of each summer and last year CCRadio’s Bonny Astor and Freddy Chick went along to cover it. It’s taken a while for the piece to be edited! So let us whisk you back to a warm summer’s evening in Finsbury Park… | |||
| Suzanne Hall on Permaculture | 26 Jul 2017 | 00:10:22 | |
Suzanna Hall talks with Camden Community Radio about Permaculture, Perma-blitzing, Strictly’s Secret Forest Garden, Edible Money and Reciprocity. Package by: Marian Larragy | |||
| London Permaculture Festival, Sunday July 30th, 2017, 11am-6pm | 26 Jul 2017 | 00:03:39 | |
On Sunday 30th July, Cecil Sharp House, Regent’s Park Road, NW1 7AY, 11am-6 Package by: Marian Larragy | |||
| Glorious Life Chorus at British Museum | 15 Jul 2017 | 00:05:20 | |
Interviews with SGI-UK a lay Buddhist organisation (SGI Soka Gakkai- literal translation Value Creation Society) Members, who share with us their reasons for chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, and their experiences over time, of the transformative effect of this vocal practice, for peace. Package by: Beverly L Richards | |||
| Islington Survivors Network | 14 Jul 2017 | 00:23:37 | |
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. Package by: Jo and Freddy | |||
| What's On in Camden 9th July 2017 | 09 Jul 2017 | 00:04:56 | |
Get out and about in the glorious sunshine! Go learn about incredible rainforest singers at the Roundhouse’s festival of choral voices; discover the ancient Japanese art of woodblock printing at the British Museum; or get out of the sun into the cool of a library by visiting the Gallery of Treasures at the British Library. Package by: Beverley, Jo, Violet and Freddy | |||
| Interview with Sally Buchanan about her FLUX Exhibition | 02 Jul 2017 | 00:11:24 | |
Sally Buchanan, a local artist living in Camden, talks about her upcoming FLUX exhibition – her biggest project to date. The exhibition is a ground breaking and new kind of art event – a collection of the most dynamic painters, performances artists and musicians, which presents an alternative way to encounter today’s new art. It runs from 12th – 16th July at The Chelsea College of Arts, Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground (just opposite Tate Britain). | |||
| Adventures of Joseph: To the airport! | 01 Jul 2017 | 00:09:36 | |
Joseph Hughes is back with a bang this week for the Adventures of Joseph. He tells the story of how he went gallivanting around Heathrow with none other than his CCRadio colleague, Freddy Chick. Package by: Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick, Violet Macdonald | |||
| Adventures of Joseph: Saxons and buses | 24 Jun 2017 | 00:10:04 | |
On this episode of The Adventures of Joseph, Mr.Hughes takes us to Camden Square, where he recalls stories of rounders picnics, Saxon history and the Crystal Palace bus depot. Package by: Joseph Hughes, Violet Macdonald | |||
| Making a Dent | 16 Jun 2017 | 00:12:53 | |
Hanging high under a famous roof, the huge white dial and gold hands of the St Pancras station clock does its job telling travellers the time. But did you know it has also travelled and has its own surprising story to tell? Jean Jacyna of the Camden Tour Guides Association pieces together the story with help from Josie Murray, Senior Heritage Advisor at HS1, Ian and Pam Thompson from Nottingham and the former curator of the British Horological Institute Museum, Viscount Alan Middleton. Written and presented by Jean Jacyna The BHI museum is open every Friday from 26 May to 8 September 11am-3pm (£3 entry). | |||
| What's On in Camden, from 4th June, 2017 | 03 Jun 2017 | 00:04:43 | |
Book ahead now for Talawa Make, a FREE workshop on Saturday 10th June, at Camden People’s Theatre from Talawa Theatre; Read by: Beverley, Freddy Chick; Joseph Hughes; Julia Ross, Lacky Ahmed and Marian Larragy; | |||
| How to run a prison -- interview with Veronica Bird | 15 Jan 2020 | 00:09:14 | |
How to run a prison—interview with former prison officer Veronica Bird Package by: Violet Macdonald | |||
| What's On In Camden -- 7 May 2017 | 07 May 2017 | 00:01:27 | |
This week look out for Camden Council’s celebration of the connection between UK and Indian culture in their Camden Kala festival. There are events happening all over the borough, one that caught our eye was a exhibition by painter Lancelot Ribeiro at the Camden Archives in Holborn Library. Package by: Freddy Chick, Violet Macdonald, Rochelle Robinson | |||
| Adventures of Joseph: Lock-in at the bus depot | 07 May 2017 | ||
Joseph Hughes is back with a spine-tingling adventure that will have you on the edge of your seats. A hilarious unscheduled bus ride combined with the classic three-pound meal-deal makes this an episode not to be missed. Joseph is back with a bang. Joining Joseph this week are Violet and Freddy. | |||
| Inside Spectrum homeless day centre | 06 May 2017 | 00:17:09 | |
Spectrum is the homeless day centre in Camden Town. It provides support and direction for homeless people in Camden. Most of all, it acts as a safe space for spending some of the day and a chance to clean and do laundry. I spoke to some of the men using to centre and to the staff who help run it. Names have been changed to protect the identity of some of the speakers in this piece. Package by: Freddy Chick
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| Faith Leaders: Pratt Mews Kingdom Hall | 01 May 2017 | 00:12:42 | |
Terry Eleftheriou is one of the members of the London Hampstead congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses that meet in the Kingdom Hall in Camden Town. Terry tells us the core beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses and how these influence everyday life. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. | |||
| Faith Leaders: New London Synagogue | 01 May 2017 | 00:11:47 | |
Jason Green is the Cantor at the New London Synagogue, which is a Masorti Synagogue and part of the Conservative Jewish movement. Jason explains the core beliefs, how the community practice their faith, and how the community can shape the traditions of their synagogue. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. | |||
| Faith Leaders: St Pancras Old Church | 01 May 2017 | 00:09:52 | |
Father James Elston is the leader of the Church of England congregation at St Pancras Old Church. James tells us about the beliefs and practices of the Church of England. As the priest of one of London’s most ancient churches, James talks about what role his church has in helping those in need in our society today. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. Package by: Freddy Chick | |||
| Faith Leaders: Quex Road Methodist Church | 01 May 2017 | 00:12:05 | |
Reverend Jonathan Mead is the leader of Quex Road Methodist Church in Kilburn. Jonathan tells us about the core beliefs of Methodism, about his church and its services, and about what issues they are facing. This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community. Package by: Freddy Chick | |||
| What's On In Camden -- 25 April 2017 | 25 Apr 2017 | 00:02:36 | |
The Jewish Museum in Camden Town has created a new Amy Winehouse trail through Camden with an exhibition at the end in the Jewish museum itself. Take a chance to celebrate Amy’s wonderful life and explore some hidden street art round Camden. Alternatively, head to the Wiener library for their incredible exhibition that looks back on British attitudes towards Jewish refugees in the 1930s and 40s. | |||
| Interview with Mike Daligan | 25 Apr 2017 | 00:08:32 | |
Lacky interviews Mike Daligan – a man who’s life story would make a good book. Luckily there is one! ‘The Real Big Society’, Mike’s autobiography that covers how he rebuilt his life after leaving the army and a divorce and mental breakdown. Since then he’s been involved in running charities up and down the country, winning widespread recognition for his achievements. He now mentors kids in schools and is promoting his latest book, ‘Lessons From a Chequered Life’. Package by: Lacky Ahmed | |||
| Refusing To Implode PJ and Me | 25 Apr 2017 | 01:24:24 | |
Long awaited bumper episode of Refusing To Implode Politely. Zoe Stegosaurus interviews The Repeat Beat Poet, and The Repeat Beat Poet interviews Zoe Stegosaurus. In this double-length episode, two creatives compare their approaches to writing and performing and discuss the role of poetry in postmodern culture. There’s philosophy, there’s verse, there’s desire for pizza…tune in to hear the two explore and describe a scene they love and a passion they live by. | |||
| Camden's Hidden Treasures 7: Thomas Coram | 10 Jan 2020 | 00:11:37 | |
Welcome to Camden’s Hidden Treasures hosted by Bonny Astor and featuring the Camden Tour Guides and their favourite secret places! In this episode, Camden Tour Guide Brian explains why he admires Thomas Coram and the creative way he helped some of Camden’s most vulnerable residents. Package by: Bonny Astor
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| The Ding Dong | 09 Apr 2017 | 00:11:30 | |
Jo Lynch has lived near the Islington/Camden border all her life. As a child she’d walk from her home in Islington over to the land where the Maiden Lane Estate is to play. Back then, this was a wasteland with a band of misfits hanging out on it and an adventure play park. It went by the name of the Ding Dong. Package by: Jo Lynch, Freddy Chick | |||
| What's On in Camden, week beginning 9th April 2017 | 08 Apr 2017 | 00:04:55 | |
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. Package by: Catherine Carroll, Freddy Chick, Ikaba Koyi, Johanna Lynch, Lacky Ahmed , Marian Larragy and Violet MacDonald | |||
| The New River | 27 Mar 2017 | 00:09:38 | |
Viola uncovers the secrets of one of London’s hidden landscapes: the New River. Discovering it one day by accident, she became fascinated by this magical garden tucked away between houses in Islington. With the thanks of Dave Brown from the Camden Tour Guides Association, the full story of the New River (which is in fact very old) is unveiled here. Package by:Viola, Freddy Chick | |||