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On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Luke MacNamara, Assistant Bursar of Glenstal Abbey School, and Br. Colmán Ó Clabaigh, as Glenstal Abbey School to tell us more about the regional information meeting. The meeting will take place in the Old Ground Hotel this Wednesday, November 15th, at 7:30 p.m.
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Shaftesbury road closures and traffic Hundreds pay respects at Shaftesbury Remembrance parade Shaftesbury charity shop bargains – Oxfam, Weldmar and Cancer Research Concerns over speed and safety around Abbey School and B3091 Economic uncertainties end monthly Sunday Town Hall craft fairs One woman show celebrates Jane Austen in Shaftesbury View from the Hill - Visitors' views Motcombe councillors agree to raise Parish share of council tax Apple Summary (Max 512 characters) On today's Alfred Daily: Shaftesbury what's ons | Shaftesbury road closures and traffic | Hundreds pay respects at Shaftesbury Remembrance parade | Shaftesbury charity shop bargains – Oxfam, Weldmar and Cancer Research | Concerns over speed and safety around Abbey School and B3091 | Economic uncertainties end monthly Sunday Town Hall craft fairs | One woman show celebrates Jane Austen in Shaftesbury | View from the Hill - Visitors' views | Motcombe councillors agree to raise Parish share of council tax |
A Kent school that drafted in a headteacher described as 'Britain's strictest' has been rated inadequate by inspectors. Parents complained when Barry Smith was parachuted into Abbey School in Faversham for a number of days last September. Ofsted have found that its strict rules are considered “oppressive” by pupils, many of whom are “unhappy and do not feel safe". We have reaction from an education advisor, we've also found out what some parents think and have a response from the school. Also in today's podcast, it's an anxious wait for thousands of teenagers in Kent as A level results are out tomorrow. Pupils sat exams for the first time since before the pandemic. We've been catching up with education specialist Graham Jones. £17.5m has been spent on doing up a holiday park in Kent - creating more than 100 jobs. It's the biggest investment Haven have made in one of their parks this year and will see a number of new attractions open at the site in Allhallows. Drivers who keep parking in a church carpark in Medway are being urged to go there for services - or move their vehicles. There are several spaces behind St Matthew's in Borstal near Rochester. Hear from the church warden. In sport, Gillingham have suffered another defeat in the league. We have reaction from manager Neil Harris following their 2-0 loss to Harrogate. But there was better news for tennis star Emma Raducanu who beat legend Serena Williams in America overnight.
On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Tesco accused of ‘killing Christmas' as ‘safety' fence stops Santa. Students will be able to study football at Shaftesbury FC. The Gritchie Christmas pop up pub opens on Park Walk. Walk of the Week - History behind a house in Marnhull. Meet my Pet - Radi and Pole-Pole, Donhead's giant tortoises. Paul Merefield's pub quiz. Shaftesbury what's ons. Year 3 Abbey School pupils' book recommendations. Soundscapes - Buzzards above French Mill Lane.
A man who has been dubbed 'Britain's strictest head teacher' has been drafted in to a school in Kent to improve behaviour. Barry Smith has been at the Abbey School in Faversham - but many parents have been left outraged. One claims her child has missed lessons after being made to go to a 'discipline assembly' and chant about behaviour. The school says a lot of misinformation is being spread. Hear the thoughts of a former Kent headteacher who is now an education advisor. Also in today's podcast - there are fears of staff shortages in the care sector with today the deadline for workers to have had their first Covid jab. By mid-November it'll be mandatory for all care home staff to be double vaccinated. We've also been getting the views of parents and our health expert ahead of parents of 12 to 15-year-olds receiving letters inviting their children to be vaccinated. Roads bosses in Kent have revealed more about their ambitious target of cutting roads deaths in the county to zero by 2050. And, find out where a replica of the moon is going to be on display.
AUGUST 22 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 76 Ben Jennings…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. This week we have Ben Jennings who is now heavily involved with Whitstable Town, primarily the youth but today is also involved in the first team, infect in every aspect of the cub. He tells us he did not take football seriously when he was very young, but the at U10's while he was at Faversham's Abbey School he started to enjoy football. Then had a few years at Faversham Town until aged sixteen he fell out of love with football and girls became the big thing in his life. For the last ten years' Ben's life went on around the youth at Whitstable Town; primarily because of his son's desire to play local football. Until today when he at times has devoted four out of five evening during the week days then ferrying his and other parent's children to matches on weekends. Check it out; even if you're not involved in WTFC another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...
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Waltham Abbey was the first official Quaker school for boys, established by George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, in 1668.
In this episode of Following Francis, Chris Dwyer is joined by John Goldberg and John Paul Libonatti to discuss life as a campus minister and a student, respectively, at St. Anselm’s Abbey School, an all-boys preparatory school for grades 6-12 in Washington, D.C. Throughout the episode, they will cover campus ministry, finding spirituality, exploring faith, effects of social media on religion, finding your social circle, and much more.
Michael Staron spoke at our Theology on Tap on August 5, 2019. The title of his talk was “To the Heart of Christian Philosophy: Faith, Reason, and Dialogue in the World Today.” Michael is currently a PhD candidate at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He is also a religion and philosophy teacher at Saint Anselm’s Abbey School in Washington, D.C. and frequently teaches Logic and Ethics classes at Catholic University. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
The Basilica of Saint Mary hosted Camp Apostles this week. The purpose of the camp is to inspire sixth, seventh and eighth graders from the parish to be missionary disciples in our community. This podcast has five of the short talks that were given. Listeners of all ages will find the messages of these talks meaningful. Talk One (1:03-7:30): Evan Hood, who will be senior at Gonzaga College High School, on authentic friendships Talk Two (7:40-20:20): Father David Dufresne, Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, on friendship with God Talk Three (20:38-29:30): Michael Staron, a religion and philosophy teacher at Saint Anselm’s Abbey School in Washington, on service Talk Four (29:38-39:54): Tony Bennett, a seminarian for the Diocese of Arlington, on importance of community Talk Five (40:04-59:12): Father Nicholas Blank, Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, on faithful friendships Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: A plastic-free town initiative launches in Shaftesbury. Alfred talks with Planet Shaftesbury’s Maude Chappell about the goals the environmental action group must meet to gain accreditation from assessing body, Surfers Against Sewage. And you’ll hear what businesses will be encouraged to do. (00:20) The miracle-working nuns of Minsk are planning a Shaftesbury choral concert at St James Church. Alfred talks with Rev Mary Ridgewell, who visited the sisters in their convent. She says that the women undertake social service duties in Belarus. And we meet one of the visiting nuns ahead of their performance of Gregorian chants on 31st May. (05:08) Loudspeakers could address declining bird numbers in Fontmell Magna. Alfred visits Dick Stainer, who has wired his house to play the sounds of swifts to encourage them to nest there. (13:31) Abbey School reaches new heights with their fundraising. Parents, children and staff have been scaling three Dorset ‘peaks’ to pay for a sensory garden. Headteacher Michael Salisbury is impressed with his pupils’ efforts. (21:08) The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £1.7m to the Cranborne Chase AONB to create cycleway routes to link Shaftesbury with Salisbury. And a new virtual reality tourism app will bring our heritage to life. Roger Goulding from the AONB shares their plans. (24:17) Shaftesbury estate agent Matt Boatwright is preparing to get his boots on to support service personnel. Matt talks with Alfred about the marathon fundraising walk he’s undertaking for the SSAFA. And you can help! (31:14)
Thursday 23 February 2012With his boundless enthusiasm and infectious laughter, John Olohan is truly one of the most likeable characters in Irish theatre. Here, he chats about his early days playing in bands, his time with both the Abbey School and Company, touring with the ITC, juggling his stage work with his Glenroe schedule, the key to a successful marriage between two actors, and his recent acclaimed work with Druid. It’s Episode 16 of the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!
The feature film. Plot Synopsis: When Tamsyn Smith and Josh Allen, two students at Abbey School, get an email calling for help from a mysterious internet user named ZMASTER, they have to find a way to save him before time runs out.