Podcasts about County hall

The new episode of Devoncast delves into the political power shift at County Hall in the wake of this month's local elections. Voters went to their local polling stations on 1 May to decide who should be in charge of Devon County Council. The Liberal Democrats became the single largest party with 27 seats, but that was just shy of the 31 needed for an outright majority, while the Conservatives plunged from 40 members to just seven, a Reform UK are now the largest opposition party having had no seats before the poll but 18 after it. As such, it's likely to be a minority administration that will rely on the support of others. Devoncast highlights the potential collaborations that may be needed and which issues could be key focal points. Elsewhere, a controversial plan to land cables from an offshore wind farm at Saunton Sands in North Devon was approved, and we hear from those who supported the scheme and from campaigners who remain opposed to it. And finally, the organisers of Exeter Pride bring us all the details about this year's festival – taking place on Saturday 10 May – and explain how you can get involved in organising the 2026 event.

Today's guest is a leading public health expert who has long been exposing the myths of modern medicine and the food industry. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I'll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is from episode 251 of the podcast with medical doctor and Professor Emeritus of Paediatrics, Dr Robert Lustig. Dr Lustig's passion is in communicating how excess sugar and ultra-processed foods are fuelling the chronic disease epidemic that we are all facing today. And, in this clip, he explains why eating too much sugar can be so damaging for our health and shares some practical strategies that we can all use to help. Dr Robert Lustig will be a guest speaker at Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine Live: The Evolution of Metabolic Health – from gut to brain and beyond, held at County Hall in London on Saturday 10th May. If you are a Healthcare practitioner, join me, Dr Emily Leeming, Dr Ayan Panja, Dr Robert Lustig and others. Book your ticket using code DRC50 and save £50 on the ticket price. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practiceunbound/1535137 Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠https://www.drinkag1.com/livemore⁠⁠ Show notes and the full podcast are available at https://drchatterjee.com/251 Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ⁠https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore⁠ For other podcast platforms go to ⁠https://fblm.supercast.com.⁠ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

On today's show:  10am-11am Councillors looking to summon ESB and Eir to County Hall for questioning over Storm Eowyn Citizens' Jury Calls for Establishment of Regulator to Oversee Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare We speak to Wellness coach Pat Divilly ahead of his book launch at Kennys Bookshop

We find out how Sir John Soane was a forerunner of modernist architecture and discuss the award-winning feature film, ‘The Brutalist’. Plus, a visit to a pottery studio and exhibition space in central London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A carer who, along with a colleague, stole £12,000 from an elderly couple in Sittingbourne has been ordered to pay back just £1.Money was withdrawn from the victims' bank account over a four month period.Also in today's podcast, huge changes to the way local councils in Kent run are set to take a big step forward today.Bosses at County Hall in Maidstone are going to decide if we should be in the first step of the process - known as the Devolution Priority Programme.It's likely to see smaller councils scrapped and replaced with fewer unitary authorities, with a mayor overseeing them.Hear from the leader of Maidstone Borough Council and from a protest outside County Hall.The MP for Ashford is calling on Sir Keir Starmer to help get Eurostar trains to stop in Kent again.Services from the county to mainland Europe started 29 years ago but haven't run since the pandemic. Sojan Joseph raised the issue at Prime Minister's Questions.A Kent expert's played down the chances of another pandemic despite a surge in cases of HMPV in China.The virus was first discovered in 2001. It can cause a cough, fever and runny nose, but more vulnerable people could get bronchitis or pneumonia.A Herne Bay man has decided to speak to the podcast about his frustration at not receiving any post since before Christmas.Roger White claims he hasn't had important letters about health appointments or festive cards and gifts from family. Hear from Roger and the response from Royal Mail.And, a Kent woman who launched a hotel service for hens is set to appear on the new series of Dragon's Den tonight.Katriona Shovlin launched her business in Upchurch after noticing an increase in the number of chicken owners needing help during holidays.

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Two of the new stars of Westminster 2024 join Devoncast this week - one of them a new MP outlining some of the ‘wicked issues' making up his parliamentary agenda, and the other sleeping under the table throughout the interview. New Torbay Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling is the main guest on Devoncast, talking about the work he is undertaking for the bay. His guide dog Jennie is the sleeping partner. Other guests this week include Devon County Council leader James McInnes on some of the challenges facing the team at County Hall, and restaurateur Mitch Tonks on the recipe for success of his Rockfish brand. There's baseball in Exeter, a new initiative for housing in Torbay and an update on work at one of the county's best-loved historic buildings. It's all in the latest edition of Devoncast, from Radio Exe and the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Wednesday 10 April, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Peacock Theatre, London Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles - Wednesday 17 April, 6.30opm, Barbican Centre, London Come From Away - Thursday 18 April, 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Descriptive Tour: The Collection - Tuesday 23 April, 2.30pm, National Portrait Gallery, London Shrek The Musical - Wednesday 24 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton Witness for the Prosecution - Thursday 25 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, County Hall, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Devoncast spotlights the return of the old-fashioned front desk at your local police station as well as finding some common ground among the Exeter Active Streets campaigners. We meet a new would-be MP in the east of the county and talk to parents protesting at County Hall. We hear how councils are coping with caring for some of Devon's most vulnerable children and pay tribute to a much-loved local councillor. On top of all that we have theatre news, and we meet a man on a mission - to complete six marathons in six days. Find out why with Devoncast.

Maria Marino is joining the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame. She joins Brian Rowitz to talk about the honor.

Dive into the glitz and glamour of the Witness for the Prosecution cast change Gala at County Hall in this episode, where Darren and BAFTA-nominated actress Olivia Hallinan took their seats as part of the jury. The air is charged with excitement as the podcast unfolds the behind-the-scenes dynamics of this critically acclaimed production. Hold onto your seats as the episode takes an enthralling turn towards Riverside Studios, where a new rendition of Othello takes centre stage. What makes this production truly exceptional? Brace yourself for the revelation that not one, not two, but three actors are masterfully portraying the complex character of Iago. The podcast peels back the layers of this innovative choice, exploring the creative choices and challenges involved in bringing this Shakespearean classic to contemporary audiences. And the excitement doesn't end there! Exclusive to this episode is a captivating interview with the visionary director Sinéad Rushe. Gain insight into the creative process, the intricacies of directing multiple Iagos, and the unique challenges faced in reimagining Othello. Whether you're a seasoned theatre enthusiast or a newcomer to the stage, this podcast promises a front-row seat to the magic that unfolds when talent, passion, and creativity collide. Whether you're a theatre aficionado or just stepping into the dazzling world of the stage, this podcast promises an insider's view of the magic that unfolds when talent, passion, and creativity converge. Get ready for an episode filled with intrigue, drama, and exclusive interviews that will leave you craving an encore.

Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a huge fire at a farm near Ashford.Crews were called to Elmtree Farm in Sellindge last night and battled to move cows to safety as flames swept through two barns.Hear from people who live nearby and from Kent Fire and Rescue Service.Also in today's podcast, a protest has been held outside County Hall in Maidstone as parents call for a reform of special needs education.We've been speaking to organiser Lisa Lloyd from Larkfield, who has two children with autism.A mum and daughter in Maidstone say they have been forced to sleep outside after a strong smell of sewage filled their home.Linda Porter lives in Bethersden Court and has been left feeling ill since the problem began last Friday. She's described the situation and we have a response from the housing association.There are calls for greyhound racing at tracks including the one in Sittingbourne to be banned within five years.Charity Blue Cross says it's concerned about the number of reported injuries and the general welfare of the dogs.And, a former wasteland has been turned into a home for a cycling café - made from reclaimed shipping containers.The Hub in Wye has taken two years to complete. Reporter Liane Castle has been along to see what it's like.

From pests on the water in Torbay and anti-social behaviour in Barnstaple to Scandinavian dream-pop and roadblocks in Exeter, it's all on this week's Devoncast. We criss-cross the county as ever to report on the issues making waves where you are. For instance, Torbay's harbourmaster has a new weapon in the war on rogue riders of personal watercraft on the waters of the bay, and he tells us how he's looking forward to using its speed and power to keep the pests in check. And we meet North Devon's street marshals as they work to make their town centres more welcoming for shoppers and visitors. There's music news as a Devon drummer and his band hit the road and release some intriguing new music, and we're at County Hall in Exeter, where protesters have been making their voices heard. The city's controversial new Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial is at the heart of the issue, and we talk to some of the people who say that the current trial is doing more harm than good.

The owner of a shop in Dover says traffic at the port is impacting trade for town centre businesses.Robin Burkhardt says lorries are blocking roads and causing issues for residents during the busy summer holiday period.Also in today's episode, hear from pupils at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls who are among thousands to pick up their A-Level results.We have advice from the University of Kent for anyone who did not get the grades they were hoping for.A protest has been held outside County Hall against plans which could lead to youth services in Kent being cut.The county council is looking to introduce a new Family Hubs scheme but campaigners say thousands of teenagers will be left with nowhere to go.There has been a major milestone in work to transform the Stockbury roundabout junction between the M2 and A249.Concrete bridge beams for the new flyover have been lifted into place by huge cranes as progress continues on the 92 million pound project.And, football fans have been celebrating across Kent after England made it through to their first ever Women's World Cup final.They beat Australia 3-1 and will play Spain on Sunday. 

07.19.23 JT is joined by Rick and Ron Worstell. Ron is headed for the Stark County Hall of Fame!

An historic seafront lift is a step closer to reopening after plans to carry out repairs and renovations were approved.The Leas Lift in Folkestone closed in 2017  because of issues with the braking system. Hear from a trustee of the charity that's been campaigning to bring it back into use.Also in today's podcast, we're being warned the longest strike by junior doctors in the history of the NHS will have a significant impact on services in Kent.They walked out at 7am and won't return to work until the same time next Tuesday. Medway GP Dr Julian Spinks has been telling the podcast why it is happening.The new man in charge in Medway says the towns are being 'Levelled down' after £170 million of funding was pulled.The government cash was due to be spent on infrastructure for thousands of new homes planned for the Hoo Peninsula. We've been speaking to council leader Vince Maple.Elsewhere, protesters have gathered outside County Hall in Maidstone as they fight plans to close some of Kent's rubbish tips.Recycling centres in Maidstone, Faversham, Dartford and Richborough are at risk as the county council looks to save money.As a major heatwave sweeps Europe, the boss of a leading Kent garden centre has been revealing how they're trying to adapt to climate change.Last month was the warmest June on record and temperatures in the UK hit highs of 40c last year - the hottest ever. Reporter Alex Langridge has been speaking to Tammy Woodhouse who is the managing director of Millbrook Garden Company in Gravesend and Staplehurst.In sport, hear from the Gillingham boss following their 1-0 win over Como in their pre-season friendly.And we've got details of results for England's women cricketers in the Ashes, and Kent's players in the county championship.

In this thrilling episode, Natalie delves into the world of Agatha Christie's mesmerising production, Witness to the Prosecution. With her undying love for the show evident (yes, she's seen it not once, but three times!), Natalie takes you on an exclusive journey to the enigmatic Sleepy Hollow room at the grand County Hall. It is here that she encounters the talented cast members who bring this gripping tale to life: the charismatic Harry Giubileo as Leonard Vole, the captivating Madeleine Walker as Romaine Vole, and the brilliant Nick Sampson as Mr. Myers QC. Brace yourself for an interview that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as Natalie unveils the secrets and insights you simply can't afford to miss. Get ready to be captivated by the magic of Agatha Christie's Witness to the Prosecution like never before!

In this episode Jerry shares some Flexspace learnings from the recent and very informative Flexsa 2023 conference. There was a range of hot topics and great speakers over a packed day at County Hall in London. Topics reflected on from the event include: Current industry Occupancy rates  The TOG and Flora merger Valuations of Flexspace Proposed Business rate changes for serviced offices. Another acronym sneaked into this episode without any explanation, apologies about that: EBITDA stands for Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. It is calculated by adding back interest, tax, depreciation and any capital paid on loans to net income.    Join us at the CPI-Network: A community of commercial property investors. Get in the Swim membership

There are calls for a Kent councillor to be sacked after suggesting it's the 'in' thing to have a child with special educational needs.The comments were made during a committee meeting at County Hall in Maidstone. Hear what was said and what the reaction has been from parents.Also in today's podcast, there are concerns the UK's on the brink of a public health crisis with parents stealing baby formula to keep their children fed.Figures from First Steps Nutrition show the cost of the cheapest brand has risen by 45 percent in the past two years. We've been getting reaction from Gillingham Street Angels founder Neil Charlick who runs a food bank.Medway's Dr Ranj has been telling us how being active and spending time outside can help boost our mental health.He's been speaking as part of mental health awareness week which this year is focussing on anxiety.People living in a Kent town fear the landscape could be changed forever if plans for the latest stage of a multi-million pound seafront development go ahead.A huge block of flats could be built on the car park at Folkstone harbour arm - as well as parking spaces, it's feared sea views would also be lost. We've been speaking to residents to find out what they think.Fundraising's under way to try and buy a defibrillator for a preschool in Maidstone.Bosses at Tiny Treasures in Tovil have been telling the podcast how it could be used by the whole community.And, the Marvel and DC Comic-Con's returning to Kent this weekend.Thousands of people are expected to turn up to the event at Quex Park in Birchington on Sunday.

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"you're out for a walk in London you're walking on a pie crust"

My name is Nick Day and I've been in a few pantomimes in my time...

The tale of the first government led by the Earl of Derby (whom we first met as Lord Stanley), in which Benjamin Disraeli served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, from its start to its fall such a short time later. And then, the start of the Aberdeen government, in which the same post was held by William Ewart Gladstone, perhaps rather more successfully. He did have one major advantage, granted by simple circumstance, but even so, there's no denying he did better. So this is also the episode where we first meet the intense, and from then on lifelong, hostility between Gladstone and Disraeli. A hostility which led to battles between these two giants that would dominate three decades of British politics. And, in their confrontation, it has to be said that first blood went to Gladstone. Illustration: The Bucks election - Mr Disraeli addressing the electors in the County Hall, Aylesbury, 1852, by Frederick James Smyth (National Portrait Gallery D45902) Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

PJ talks to Maria Desmond of Network Ireland Cork about their first event after summer, a look at finance, on Sep 7th in Vertigo, top floor of County Hall. https://networkireland.ie/event/focusonfinance-cork2022 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this summer we caught up with 2022 Hall of Famer at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay "Revin Kevin" Sternard. Kevin talked about his career which included success in the bomber, street stock and IMCA modified divisions. Give it a listen!

"the glass testicle"

Sligo County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Sligo's first-ever Connacht under-20 football championship winning team at a special event in County Hall, Riverside, in Sligo on Monday evening. Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan spoke with three of the players after the ceremony: team captain Jack Lavin (Ballymote), Oisín Gorman (Bunninadden) and Ciaran McKeon (St Michael's).

On Wednesday 10 November at County Hall in London RNIB held the ‘See the Future Differently' summit bringing a number of key people from across health care and the sight loss sector together to talk about the future of eye care and support for blind and partially sighted people. During the summit there were three main discussion streams focusing on: No Diagnosis Without Support - examining the challenges of ensuring patients get the help they need at national and regional levels Mental Health and Wellbeing - exploring the link between physical and mental health And finally Prevention, Cures and Treatments - focusing on the latest research and the ways of turning innovation into patient applications. RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer and RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor sum up how the ‘See the Future Differently' summit had gone, Anna's experience of taking part in the stream on mental health and wellbeing and from Matt the great success of the day bringing people together to focus on the future of eye health care and support for blind and partially sighted people in the future. Audio taken from video interviews by RNIB's Fiona Melville.  More information about the outcomes of the ‘See the Future Differently' summit will be posted on the RNIB website in the coming weeks.  (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

On Wednesday 10 November at County Hall in London RNIB held the ‘See the Future Differently' summit bringing a number of key people from across health care and the sight loss sector together to talk about the future of eye care and support for blind and partially sighted people. During the summit there were three main discussion streams focusing on: No Diagnosis Without Support - examining the challenges of ensuring patients get the help they need at national and regional levels Mental Health and Wellbeing - exploring the link between physical and mental health And finally Prevention, Cures and Treatments - focusing on the latest research and the ways of turning innovation into patient applications. Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the ‘See the Future Differently' summit catching up with some of the key speakers and delegates and Toby caught up with Tom Wright CBE, Guide Dogs Chief Executive. Tom began by explaining to Toby why Guide Dogs were attending the summit and why they were sponsoring the stream group on mental health and wellbeing.  Tom talked about how the Covid pandemic had affected the health and well being of visually impaired people, the impact of the pandemic on the training of Guide Dog from puppy raising to Guide Dog training, waiting lists and how they are working hard to bring waiting lists down to pre pandemic levels. toby and Tom also discussed how Guide Dogs have been investing in facilities, Guide Dog breeding and training more staff too. To find out more about Guide dogs and all their services do visit their website - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk More information about the outcomes of the ‘See the Future Differently' summit will be posted on the RNIB website in the coming weeks.  (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

On Wednesday 10 November at County Hall in London RNIB held the ‘See the Future Differently' summit bringing a number of key people from across health care and the sight loss sector together to talk about the future of eye care and support for blind and partially sighted people. During the summit there were three main discussion streams focusing on: No Diagnosis Without Support - examining the challenges of ensuring patients get the help they need at national and regional levels Mental Health and Wellbeing - exploring the link between physical and mental health And finally Prevention, Cures and Treatments - focusing on the latest research and the ways of turning innovation into patient applications. Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the ‘See the Future Differently' summit catching up with some of the key speakers and delegates and Toby caught up with Bernard Chang, President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.  Bernard began by explaining to Toby how the summit had gone so far for him, why it is so important to bring people together from across the sector to discuss the future of eye health care from all angles and perspectives. Bernard reflected on the stream group he had attended, talking about the journey of an eye patient through health care services and of course what Bernard will be taking back from the summit to the College. To find out more about the Royal College of Ophthalmologists do visit their website - https://www.rcophth.ac.uk More information about the outcomes of the ‘See the Future Differently' summit will be posted on the RNIB website in the coming weeks.  (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

On Wednesday 10 November at County Hall in London RNIB held the ‘See the Future Differently' summit bringing a number of key people from across health care and the sight loss sector together to talk about the future of eye care and support for blind and partially sighted people. During the summit there were three main discussion streams focusing on: No Diagnosis Without Support - examining the challenges of ensuring patients get the help they need at national and regional levels Mental Health and Wellbeing - exploring the link between physical and mental health And finally Prevention, Cures and Treatments - focusing on the latest research and the ways of turning innovation into patient applications. Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the ‘See the Future Differently' summit catching up with some of the key speakers and delegates and Toby caught up with Ian Davies, Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Ian began by giving Toby a brief background to the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, their 400 year history, the role they play in bringing people together to raise awareness of sight loss to a wide range of people such as the high costs of eye health care, the issues around the low levels of blind and partially sighted people in employment and working with others to try and resolve some of these issues. Ian also reflects on how the summit went, the strong feeling for change and coming together across the sector and what he will be taking back to the members of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. For more details about the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, do visit their website - https://www.spectaclemakers.com  More information about the outcomes of the ‘See the Future Differently' summit will be posted on the RNIB website in the coming weeks.  (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

On Wednesday 10 November at County Hall in London RNIB held the ‘See the Future Differently' summit bringing a number of key people from across health care and the sight loss sector together to talk about the future of eye care and support for blind and partially sighted people. During the summit there were three main discussion streams focusing on: No Diagnosis Without Support - examining the challenges of ensuring patients get the help they need at national and regional levels Mental Health and Wellbeing - exploring the link between physical and mental health And finally Prevention, Cures and Treatments - focusing on the latest research and the ways of turning innovation into patient applications. Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the ‘See the Future Differently' summit catching up with some of the key speakers and delegates and Toby court up with Marilyn Der Nigoghossian, Head of Ophthalmology at Novartis, the main sponsor of the summit.  Marilyn began by explaining to Toby firstly who Novartis are and what they do, why they wanted to support the ‘See the Future Differently' summit. Marilyn also told Toby about her own personal connections with sight loss, from studying Ophthalmology to PhD level, and also about her late Mother who was diagnosed with Diabetic Macular Oedema and how treatments have moved on in the 14 years since her Mother's death.  Along with what Marilyn will take from the summit back to Novartis to help support their work in supporting blind and partially sighted people in the future. More information about the outcomes of the ‘See the Future Differently' summit will be posted on the RNIB website in the coming weeks.  (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

The Maryborough Miracle. Ann Marie has a walk and talk with local Historian John Dunne, as they discuss the third part of his trilogy of books about Portlaoise Talk of pornography in County Hall. The Diaspora mourning the blue bridge. CIE Mystery Tours to a health and safety nightmare. Decades of campaigning for a swimming pool and a miracle, no less.

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An inquest into the death of Sarah Everard has opened in Kent. The 33 year-old's body was found in woodland near Ashford last week after she disappeared while walking home in London. Hear from our reporter who was at County Hall in Maidstone. Also in today's podcast, we have the latest on delays to Covid jabs and what it could mean for you. A skateboarder who ended up in a scuffle with a police officer in Canterbury speaks out. There's a warning to children about the dangers of railway lines in Kent. And a singing family from Faversham are set to appear on Comic Relief.

"he designed the building so we could look out and see London performing in front of us"

Welcome to Chippy Lane’s Podcast, series two the PICTURES / LLUNIAU PROJECT. This series celebrates Welsh and Wales-based writers and their stories. This is our Xmas 2020 special, an extract from CARDBOARD DAD by Alan Harris. Donna waits for David, alone in they're flat. Alone, that is, until she gets a special cardboard delivery that turns her world inside out. Alan Harris's bitter-sweet comedy, tells the tale of a woman who realises that second best is never enough.Writer: Alan Harris Plays written for theatres throughout the UK and internationally, including Paines Plough, Manchester Royal Exchange, the Sherman Theatre and National Theatre Wales. He won a Judge's Award at the Bruntswood Prize for How My Light Is Spent. Musicals and opera include the book for The Scythe of Time at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. The Left Behind (BBC Studios/BBC3) won the BAFTA for Best Single Drama (and BAFTA Cymru for Best Television Drama). He has also written plays for BBC Radio 4, Radio 3 and Amazon Audible. Director: Hannah Noone Alumni of the Sherman Theatre’s JMK Directors Group (supported by The Carne Trust), Co-Artistic Director of Opera'r Ddraig and an Associate Director for Chippy Lane. Directing credits include: Lung Water - Network Reading (Chippy Lane / NTW / Sherman), TEN/DEG (Sherman Theatre), Elixir of Love (Opera’r Ddraig / Kings Head), Arcadia (RWCMD), Worlds Apart in War (Theatr Clwyd / National Trust), Between Eternity & Time (RWCMD / Sherman Theatre), BoHo (Hijinx / Theatr Clwyd). She has also worked as Assistant Director and Staff Director at the Royal Opera House and The National.Performer: Cecilia Appiah Cecilia is a recent graduate of BA Acting at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama class of 2020. Since graduating she has been working with BBC Radio Drama as part of the radio drama company where she has been working on various plays including The Son, Life is a Radio in the dark and Wasteland all aired on Radio 4 and 3. She has recently filmed an episode for BBC Casualty and participated in the play reading of Gull with the Far Away Plays. Performer: Luke Nunn A 2020 graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Since graduating Luke has been part of the Radio Drama Company at the BBC working on a number of projects including: Keeping the Wolf Out, Life is a Radio in the Dark and Clash. Luke has most recently finished shooting a feature film (The Road Dance) on the Isle of Lewis. Sound Designer: Charlie ForanCharlie is a graduate of the BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre Course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. During that time, specialising in live sound engineering, theatrical sound design and recording. Charlie has worked on productions such as An Octoroon at The National and Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall. Alongside these productions, Charlie has worked on podcasts with Unheard Poetry on their Pride and Protest series and on Chippy Lane Productions (Samu(El)egy) and THE STARS IN THE DARKROOM.  Written by Alan Harris Directed by Hannah Noone Performed by Cecilia Appiah featuring Luke NunnSound Design By Charlie ForanProduced & Edited by Chippy Lane Productions Ltd. Music by Grand Tradition  This podcast has been kindly supported by The Carne Trust.

Welcome to Chippy Lane’s Podcast, series two the PICTURES / LLUNIAU PROJECT. This series celebrates Welsh and Wales-based writers and their stories. Each episode focuses on a new writer, a personal picture of theirs, and a story they want to share with you. So, sit back and enjoy.    Written & Performer: Connor Allen Since graduating from Trinity Saint David as an Actor, Newport born Connor has worked with many companies in Wales and beyond. He is a member of National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and was also the winner of Triforce’s Cardiff MonologueSlam. As a writer Connor has written for many companies such as Dirty Protest, National Theatre Wales and BBC Wales. Connor wrote Dom’s Drug Prayer for Sherman Theatre’s TEN / DEG series. He’s had an ACW funded debut play and two Literature Wales commissions. He’s also part of the BBC Wales Welsh Voices 19/20 and The Welsh Royal Court Writers Group.   Director: Keeley Lane Keeley is an actor and director from Yorkshire and trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. She is also Artistic Director of Buglight Theatre. Keeley is currently Assistant Director at Leeds Playhouse on Fairy Poppins and the Naughty Winter Ghost. Her other recent directing credits include: Radio plays- What’s your story? -Right up Our street, Audio drama- Scriptworks- Cast Theatre, Stage plays: Jack & The Beanstalk-Cre:8 Theatre, Delicate Flowers- Single  Story Theatre. She was also Associate Director with Ruth Carney on The Miami Showband Story written by Marie Jones & Martin Lynch with GBL productions.   Sound Designer: Charlie Foran Charlie is a graduate of the BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre Course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. During that time, specialising in live sound engineering, theatrical sound design and recording. Charlie has worked on productions such as An Octoroon at The National and Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall. Alongside these productions, Charlie had worked on podcasts with Unheard Poetry on their Pride and Protest series and on Chippy Lane Productions (Samu(El)egy).   Written & Performed by Connor Allen Directed by Keeley Lane Sound Designer Charlie ForanProduced & Edited by Chippy Lane Productions Ltd. Music by Grand Tradition  This podcast has been kindly supported by The Carne Trust.

This week we move back to hotels in big brand, big hotels and a big role. We got some time with Daniel Pedreschi, Regional Vice President Operations UK for PPHE Hotel Group (www.pphe.com). As always, we get through a lot including early career job titles, big bundles of keys, career catch 22's, pigeons, refurbs, C&B, choosing your boss, events, awards, busy years, Master Inn Holders, snakes & of course Daniel's excellent career journey so far. Daniel talks us through his story with such energy and passion, it's clear he's doing what he was born to do. and there's also some cracking anecdotes involving pigeons and snakes. Apologies for the sound dropping in the odd place. Enjoy! Show Transcription SUMMARY KEYWORDS hotel, running, banqueting, opportunity, grosvenor house, manager, general manager, years, people, holders, working, property, key, fantastic, gm SPEAKERS Daniel Pedreschi, Phil Street Phil Street 00:01 Welcome to hospitality meets with me Phil street where we take a light hearted look into the stories and individuals that make up the wonderful world of hospitality. Today's guest is Daniel Pedreschi, Regional Vice President of Operations for the UK at PPHE group. Coming up on today's show... Daniel maps out the two key rules for becoming a successful hotel GM... Daniel Pedreschi 00:23 Number one, don't burn the hotel down. And number two, don't pee in the flowerpots. Phil Street 00:29 Phil may have missed something in the news... but there's nothing going on in the world And Daniel highlights that even after 25 years in the business, you've never quite seen it all... Daniel Pedreschi 00:38 The security guard got a little bit cautious when the guy picked up a snake. Phil Street 00:42 All that and so much more as Daniel talks us through his story and journey to date with real energy. This was recorded remotely and some occasional sound loss was experienced. So apologies for that. Don't forget to give us a like and a share. Enjoy. Hello and welcome to the next edition of hospitality meets with me Phil Street. Today we go big brand, big hotels, and a big role as we welcome to the show the Regional Vice President of Operations for the UK at PPHE Group. Daniel Pedreschi Daniel Pedreschi 01:12 Morning, Phil, Phil Street 01:13 How are you doing? Daniel Pedreschi 01:14 Yeah, very good. Thank you Now all things considered. Phil Street 01:17 Yeah. But there's nothing going on in the world is there? Daniel Pedreschi 01:21 Depends which radio station you listen to Phil Street 01:24 Its true, actually very true. Yeah. Where in the world are you at the moment? Daniel Pedreschi 01:29 I'm in sitting this morning in our Park Plaza Victoria. So we've returned to our head office, which is located in the original County Hall buildings just behind the London Eye. And I try and start each morning by just popping into at least one of the properties before I get into the office of bogged down with all the day to day Phil Street 01:52 Very good, Yeah, well, the sun is out today. It's like we're definitely getting an Indian summer at the moment. Daniel Pedreschi 01:59 Yeah, most definitely. Thankfully, not as as hot or humid as it had been in August. But it's given us a nice little reminder. Phil Street 02:08 Yeah, absolutely. Before we head into darkness anyway. Great. Well, as I mentioned in the little preamble, at the beginning, you've you've got certainly on the face of it something of a big role. But I'm guessing you didn't just arrive there must be a bit of a journey and a story to have gotten you there. So perhaps you could take us all the way back to the beginning. And just give us a walkthrough of your, your life so far, you don't have to start at birth, I should say that. Daniel Pedreschi 02:39 Listen, I think it's been one of the great things about the whole of the lockdown, his people have become very,... Support this podcast

32 years of covering sports in the Dubuque area, Jim Leitner has seen it all, written about most, and the Dubuque Area Baseball Podcast was glad to have him on as a guests to share those stories.  We talked about Hall of Fame coaches, those outstanding teams and players coming through area, semipro baseball, and we even mix in a little Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey.  Go from the press box to the editors desk in this podcast and get a great in-depth look at Dubuque County Baseball. Find Us On Social Media: Facebook: Dubuque Area Baseball Podcast Twitter: @CoachManeman Instagram: Dubuque Area Baseball Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nmaneman/support

It's time for the letter C. Simon takes us from his time as a trainee chef at County Hall to his brief stint with Terry Hall's The Colourfield by way of Cheetham Hill. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/6imnMIy Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

For this special Halloween episode Gareth and Lisa share some spooky local stories and discuss what scares them before heading to Northampton and County Club to meet local historian Enid Jarvis. Enid takes our hosts on a tour of the vaults beneath the building and talks them through rumours of hauntings and the presence of ghosts... thankfully friendly ones!Back in the studio Gareth and Lisa are joined by professional photographer Corinne Gretton-West who (quite literally) moonlights as a paranormal investigator and spirit photograph analyst. Corinne gives an insight into investigating reputedly haunted places, detailing how such investigations are carried out, whilst also explaining her transition from sceptic to believer. Listen out for a strangely scary answer to one of our five questions!Lisa then meets Council Sergeant, Roger Coleman at the County Hall to talk gruesome histories, including the hanging of witches and a fascinating story about courtroom judgements based on a 'devil's tongue'.Finally our hosts meet ghost walker in chief, James Smith, of The Looking Glass Theatre. James gives a comprehensive account of some of the town's most ghostly tales in a fitting finale to this Halloween 'spooktacular'.

Let's talk about immersive, interactive and site-specific theatre. Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions present, an Agatha Christie play, directed by Lucy Bailey. With a rotating cast (check official website). http://go.otwp.uk/s01e06-witness-for-the-prosecution http://witnesscountyhall.com All thoughts and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the individual expressing them at the time of recording, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Standard, Milk In A Wineglass & Hicks Entertainment. I, Yann Sicamois - sound in body and mind - shall never apologize to an angry mob under any circumstances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-the-wooden-path/message

Hello everyone, today’s podcast was be more conversational, we discussed the Duke’s engagement , Sussex Royal Foundation, Meghan’s Birthday 4th of August, OMG the VOGUE guest edit!!, why we are kinda on instagram but not really :), and  then do some rumor control  Topics: Prince Harry’s Engagements: Tuesday 23 July : The Duke of Sussex attended a Metropolitan Police Service health and wellbeing event at County Hall, Westminster Bridge, Belvedere Road, London SE1. The Duke of Sussex afternoon attended Dr Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots Global Leadership Meeting on communities and conservation at St George’s House, Windsor Castle. Thursday July 25th: Visit Sheffield Children’s Hospital Visit Sheffield Hallam University Attend Invictus UK Trials at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield Other Topics: New foundation Meghan’s British Vogue Edit: you can buy hard copy on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles etc download digital copy on Apple :https://apple.co/2LMCZkF on google play: http://bit.ly/2K7xhWY Meghan’s Birthday: Send cards and well wishes! Rumor Control: The press not cleaning up the Frogmore spending mess the lies about Victoria arbiter and Dickey Emily Andrews Crazies in our inbox IG mess This perfectly sums up our thoughts and feelings on the IG mess. Thanks to one of our listeners on FB for this! Their loss. Nothing that they or anyone else tries to do to circumvent our efforts will ever succeed. We are a force for good and because of that, we rise above their kindergarten antics. All they have at their disposal are chocolate fireguards, plastic barriers and an abacus. We have indomitable spirit, and just as Maya Angelou told Oprah, our crowns have been bought and paid for from the suffering of our ancestors. All we have to do now, is wear our crowns and move forward. We operate to and with a higher power than the haters could never imagine. They still do not realise who they are dealing with, but they will learn the hard way. We do not need to use gutter tactics like them. Our success will be based on brain power and raw determination to succeed in our positive objectives. Keep the faith. We are a global force. We will overcome. ❤️ One of my favourite video clips I have saved. I view it often, as I find it inspirational https://youtu.be/sQQavHyHtBg Charity: Please donate to help one of the SussexSquad’s sister who needs a kidney: http://bit.ly/2YuYhc9 Thanks for joining us for this episode the Sussex Squad Podcast. We sincerely hope you guys have enjoyed this episode Please don’t forget to send letters to Harry, Meghan, and Archie using this address!   The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Clarence House London SW1A 1BA England United Kingdom Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and review on itunes. Please subscribe on youtube and hit the notification button!   Subscribe to our on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2WYuXtO Follow us on Twitter here: http://bit.ly/2YakDN1     Subscribe to our Podcast here: https://apple.co/2WYuXtO On all other Platforms here: https://linktr.ee/sussex_squad_podcast   Love Tina & Michelle

Thanks to everyone who came to the Global Corporate Venturing Symposium this past week. We are entering an “age of turbulence” – the theme for this month’s GCV Symposium at London’s County Hall. Whether caused by eventual economic downturn, protectionism or regulatory concerns over the impact of technology-led disruption, the headwinds for those providing innovation … Continue reading "27 May 2019 – Age of Turbulence"

Today, we come from a south London rehearsal room where we are talking to two members of the new company of Witness for the Prosecution who are about to join the cast of the site-specific production of the Agatha Christie classic which opened on October 6 2017 at County Hall on London’s South Bank. Lewis Cope and Carolin Stoltz play the lovers at the centre of this thriller and are extremely excited to be joining such a revered production in such an iconic location.

Kent county councillors have decided not to refer plans create three specialist stroke units back to the Secretary of State. Campaigners gathered outside County Hall earlier, urging them to change their minds. They're concerned patients living in Thanet and Medway will have to travel further for urgent care at the centres in Ashford, Dartford and Maidstone. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/

2 PART EPISODE! In the first section of this episode, Kate Monroe visits The London Dungeons at County Hall and gives her in depth review of her latest visit to the attraction. You can get your tickets here: https://www.thedungeons.com/london/en/tickets/ Our second section of the show features our latest announcements on new episodes, 2 secrets we had to keep that are now out in the open, 2 competitions currently running and more. You DO NOT want to miss this episode. Leigh Easthope Instagram: easthope_fx Miss Kate Monroe Instagram: misskatemonroe.co.uk UK Haunters Documentary Instagram: ukhaunters_movie Haunted Attractions Network Instagram: haunted_attractions ScareTrack Merch: www.smart-fx.co.uk ScareTrack Patreon: www.patreon.com/scaretrack

On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, our guests are Chris Skabo (Director of Athletics and Healthful Living, Wilkes County Schools), Mark Byrd (Superintendent of Wilkes County Schools), Dennis Huggins (Director of Development for Wilkes County Schools), and Marty Hemric (Wilkes County Hall of Fame President). They joined us to talk about the Wilkes County Hall of Fame, which they all played an integral part in creating in 2012. The Wilkes County Hall of Fame’s goal is to recognize the human capital of Wilkes County and remind the citizens of the stories and excellence of the individuals’ lives, inspiring students to pursue their goals by being encouraged by the accomplishments of those before them. In the past 6 years, 48 individuals have been inducted into the Wilkes County Hall of Fame in 4 categories: Leadership, Enterprise, Athletics/Sports, Performing and Cultural Arts. The inductees go through a nomination process and then are assessed by the Hall of Fame Board members before being chosen out of the dozens of applications received every year. Those involved with the Wilkes County Hall of Fame have found that an extraordinary number of the inductees have maintained connections in the area, which could be attributed to the entrepreneurial spirit, drive, and inspiration that were instilled in them in their formative years by living in the cohesive community of Wilkes County. Another commonality between the inductees is their focus on doing good for the sole purpose of doing good, not for the recognition or to receive any benefits from it. In addition to recognizing these individuals for their contributions to society, the Wilkes County Hall of Fame foundation manages a grant program for Wilkes County teachers and athletics personnel to improve the student experience and further push them to achieve greatness. In fact, on November 5th of this year, they will be holding the Youth Leadership Forum breakfast to inform student leaders about the accomplishments of the Wilkes County Hall of Fame inductees and provide them with the firepower to inspire their peers at school as well.   For more information: https://wilkescountyhalloffame.org/ https://www.facebook.com/wilkescountyhalloffame

On the newest episode of the Miami Herald’s Café con Politics podcast, County Hall reporter Douglas Hanks stops by to walk you through who’s on the ballot, and the context surrounding the Aug. 28 election.

We are back from the annual GCV Symposium and GUV: Fusion conferences, our London events bringing together CVCs and university tech transfer leaders from around the world. Some 500 delegates gathered at the County Hall in a packed room overlooking the Houses of Parliament to network and exchange ideas. GUV also handed out its awards … Continue reading "28 May 2018 – Ant Financial’s Latest Round Pegged at $10bn"

The future is very much on her mind, as Nicola Cairncross has been speaking for the International Coach Federation at County Hall on this very topic. What do you need to be thinking about in order to futureproof your business? She gets some tips on public speaking from her mate Pete Jenkins who is Chairman of GamFed and get's flown all over the world to speak on Gamification. One of Pete's colleagues ended up on the very next chair on stage with Nicola in London - small world, isn't it? You can also subscribe to Clicks And Leads via Radio Public Clicks And Leads is a "tongue in cheek" digital marketing Vzine by entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker, Nicola Cairncross. Mentioned in the Vzine UK ICF Conference in London Pete Jenkins - Gamification Plus Clicks And Leads Academy - mentoring with Nicola Cairncross Nicola's free app for your mobile device - Clicks & Leads On the blogs Vzine 067 | Lessons From A Mossie Net Vzine 066 | Catch Up, Will You? Own It! 180 | Starting Again In Business Own It! 179 | Mental Models Prefer to read? Nicola here and I'm at the ICF Conference and I'm talking to you live from the stage. Welcome. What I'm gonna cover today is how to be very confident speaking live on camera. Someone in the audience has just pointed out that in fact I am not live and that is correct. Because it's much better if you record things in advance, properly. So, I'm actually just going to do a live demonstration. I'm showing people how to create a bit of content that can then go everywhere online in under 10 minutes a week. (video reel sharing highlights from UK ICF) So, as you can see we're out here in the sunshine and we're having lunch. I'm having lunch today with one of my very good friends, Pete Jenkins, who is a gamification expert. He's got his own company called GamificationPlus. And, interestingly, I ended up on stage yesterday with someone who knew Pete and his colleague Vacilis. Which was a real coincidence, it was really very strange. But it's auspicious I'm having lunch with Pete today. So, I thought It'd be really cool if I asked Pete to tell you as he does travel the world speaking live about all sorts of topics, but mainly gamification. Then he's going to give you his top three tips for making speaking live more fun, more enjoyable, and easier to do. So, I'm going to turn the camera around and ask Pete right now for his tips. Tell us where you've been recently speaking, and where you're off to. Pete - Oh let's see, three days ago, four days ago, I was in Canada, in Toronto, speaking at a serious games conference on the topic of big data and gamification. The week before that I was Mumbai, in India. My next trip, I think you asked me, is Romania. Nicola - Wow, cool. Pete - So, I do travel around a bit. Nicola - Yeah, absolutely. And what makes it easier for you, what tips would you share with my viewers? Pete - Well I'm still the sort of person who gets really nervous before going up and speaking. But I do find that one tip, which I read somewhere, it really works for me, which is just before you're going out is tell yourself you're really excited about the opportunity, not nervous. And it just, the newer science is good, it tells you that you're actually, all those symptoms of nerves are actually more about excitement. Nicola - Oh yeah, I came across that one recently and it really works, yeah. Pete - I did used to do that whole breathing, and stretching, and power posing and stuff. But quite often you're in the audience, in the front row, or whatever, and you're about to be called onstage and that can be quite disconcerting to anyone else who's speaking. So, I wouldn't always recommend that. So, you can't rely on that in a pinch. Nicola - Do you do any visualization techniques of any kind? Pete - No, I don't actually. Nicola - Oh. Pete - But one thing I actually would recommend is I like to practice my talks as much as...

Roman London was founded on the banks of the Thames to take advantage of the tidal river for traffic trade and communications. But precisely where were the bridge and the harbour, and what did they look like?The remains of Roman vessels had been found at County Hall, in Southwark and at Blackfriars, but no sign of the port itself. Then, from 1973 onwards, in a long series of major archaeological excavations within the City, the ancient harbour was gradually revealed, often where it was least expected.The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/discovering-the-port-of-roman-londonGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

BBC Radio Norfolk broadcasting live from the steps of County Hall, home of Norfolk County Council, about the immanent decision on whether to cut School Crossing Patrols (lollipop ladies) from more than a dozen schools.

How can an 18th Century cartoonist be the inspiration for modern day mixology? Sam Mitchell has found a way and lucky for us we get to sample his artistic creations? James Gillray might not be as well known as his fellow 18thC cartoonist Hogarth, but does William have one of the great Gin Bars in London bearing his name? I think not. Gillray was known as "the father of the political cartoon" for poking fun at the mad King George III and others in his wake. Hogarth and he reigned supreme with their humorous, witty and biting caricatures. Now, as in the 17th C, the spirit known as Mother's Ruin is also reigning supreme in the city of its birth. Sam Mitchell who helms Gillray’s Bar at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall joins us today on the show to explain his take on this craze. He talks, among other things, about how he draws inspiration from the artist's work in creating the exciting menu. It adds to the enjoyment, but is not essential, to come along already versed in Gillray's work. Download the audio Watch Sam rustle up a Regardez-Moi on Mixology in a Minute Here are four of the cartoons which have leant their names to a few of the cocktails on the menu. From top to bottom, left to right the images are: 'Drawing out a new batching of kings’ by James Gillray 'Regardez moi’ by James Gillray, hand-coloured etching and aquatint, 1781 ‘The Jubilee’ by James Gillray, published by  Elizabeth d’Acheryby James Gillray, published by  Elizabeth d’Achery, hand-coloured etching, published 2 August 1782 ‘Uncorking Old Sherry’ by James Gillray WHERE YOU CAN HEAR ME DRINKING NEXT: Next week, and the last before Best Sips takes a summer holiday, are the tag team of bar manager Daniel Thompson & bartender Carlo Lorenzon over at TwoRuba at Hilton London Tower Bridge. ARE YOU A REGULAR LISTENER OF THE BEST SIPS WORLDWIDE PODCAST? You can get this and all future audio files automatically downloaded to your mobile device easy. If you’re on iOS, you can listen with iTunes. Android users can get it on Google Play. Or click the player or link below to listen to just this episode. (But trust me, you’ll want to subscribe!)

BBC Radio #Surrey 21st March 2016 - Reigate MP wants Surrey County Council to move County Hall. Audio with thanks BBC Radio Surrey.

Ed Jones played basketball at Benton High School scoring the first varsity basket in the Chambers Memorial Gymnasium and later coached the last Benton High School Basketball team before becoming the first athletic director of the Marshall County High School consolidation. Jones attended college at University of Tennessee at Martin, where he held numerous records […]

Ed Jones played basketball at Benton High School scoring the first varsity basket in the Chambers Memorial Gymnasium and later coached the last Benton High School Basketball team before becoming the first athletic director of the Marshall County High School consolidation. Jones attended college at University of Tennessee at Martin, where he held numerous records […]

We look at the South Bank from pre-history to the present, including the 1951 Festival of Britain and the many uses of County Hall.

Hugo Hamilton's novel 'Hand in the Fire' offers a compelling and original view of contemporary Ireland through the harrowing experience of a Serbian immigrant entangled in a web of violence and deceit. In this programme, excerpts are read by the author and he is interviewed by Professor Declan Kiberd before an audience at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. The podcast was recorded on 30 March 2010.

Hugo Hamilton's novel 'Hand in the Fire' offers a compelling and original view of contemporary Ireland through the harrowing experience of a Serbian immigrant entangled in a web of violence and deceit. In this programme, excerpts are read by the author and he is interviewed by Professor Declan Kiberd before an audience at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. The podcast was recorded on 30 March 2010.

Authors Declan Hughes, Paul Howard, Sarah Webb and Julie Parsons discuss their close connections with Dun Laoghaire & Rathdown. This podcast was recorded on the 9th September 2009 before an audience at County Hall.

Authors Declan Hughes, Paul Howard, Sarah Webb and Julie Parsons discuss their close connections with Dun Laoghaire & Rathdown. This podcast was recorded on the 9th September 2009 before an audience at County Hall.

The School Council visits County Hall

Journalist and bestselling author, broadcaster and historian, Tim Pat Coogan was editor of the Irish Press for 20 years and played a central role in the political maelstrom of The Troubles and their ultimate resolution. His long awaited memoir looks back on the public and private aspects of a life lived at the centre of Irish politics and Irish society. This podcast was recorded on 2nd October 2008 as Tim Pat spoke before a live audience at the County Hall in Dún Laoghaire, his home town.

Journalist and bestselling author, broadcaster and historian, Tim Pat Coogan was editor of the Irish Press for 20 years and played a central role in the political maelstrom of The Troubles and their ultimate resolution. His long awaited memoir looks back on the public and private aspects of a life lived at the centre of Irish politics and Irish society. This podcast was recorded on 2nd October 2008 as Tim Pat spoke before a live audience at the County Hall in Dún Laoghaire, his home town.

This is the concluding programme of the Spring/Summer 2008 Library Voices series run by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Library. The special guest in this episode is best-selling novelist Cathy Kelly, in an interview with fellow writer and journalist Kathryn Holmquist. They discuss the writing process, sources of inspiration, and how to deal with reactions from critics and the public alike. The programme includes the participation of a live audience and it was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 24th June 2008.

This is the concluding programme of the Spring/Summer 2008 Library Voices series run by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Library. The special guest in this episode is best-selling novelist Cathy Kelly, in an interview with fellow writer and journalist Kathryn Holmquist. They discuss the writing process, sources of inspiration, and how to deal with reactions from critics and the public alike. The programme includes the participation of a live audience and it was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 24th June 2008.

John Boyne is best known for his novel "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas". The film version will be released later this year. His latest novel, "Mutiny on the Bounty", tells the story of Captain Bligh and his crew through the eyes of a 14-year old cabin boy. In this podcast, the author reads excerpts from the new book and discusses his work with the audience. The programme was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 17th June 2008.

John Boyne is best known for his novel "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas". The film version will be released later this year. His latest novel, "Mutiny on the Bounty", tells the story of Captain Bligh and his crew through the eyes of a 14-year old cabin boy. In this podcast, the author reads excerpts from the new book and discusses his work with the audience. The programme was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 17th June 2008.

Hugo Hamilton is the author of the acclaimed memoirs "The Speckled People" and "The Sailor in the Wardrobe", as well as several novels. His latest novel "Disguise" has just been published, and in this podcast he reads excerpts and discusses his work in front of a home crowd, in Dún Laoghaire where he grew up. He is joined by Dr Gisela Holfter, joint director of Irish-German Studies at the University of Limerick. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 5th June 2008.

Hugo Hamilton is the author of the acclaimed memoirs "The Speckled People" and "The Sailor in the Wardrobe", as well as several novels. His latest novel "Disguise" has just been published, and in this podcast he reads excerpts and discusses his work in front of a home crowd, in Dún Laoghaire where he grew up. He is joined by Dr Gisela Holfter, joint director of Irish-German Studies at the University of Limerick. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 5th June 2008.

The second episode in the Library Voices series is a joint presentation featuring best selling Irish writer Joseph O'Connor and acclaimed newcomer Julia Kelly. The authors read from their work and take questions from a live audience. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 22nd May 2008.

The second episode in the Library Voices series is a joint presentation featuring best selling Irish writer Joseph O'Connor and acclaimed newcomer Julia Kelly. The authors read from their work and take questions from a live audience. This podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 22nd May 2008.

Library Voices is the title of a new series of readings by well known authors. The first podcast in this series features the American writer Jodi Picoult, reading from her latest novel "Change of Heart", and taking questions from a live audience about her life and work. The podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 28th April 2008.

Library Voices is the title of a new series of readings by well known authors. The first podcast in this series features the American writer Jodi Picoult, reading from her latest novel "Change of Heart", and taking questions from a live audience about her life and work. The podcast was recorded at County Hall, Dún Laoghaire on the 28th April 2008.