Podcasts about East Grinstead

The biggest weekend in the England Hockey calendar is here as the four men's teams and four women's teams battle it out to be crowned champions! East Grinstead, Hampstead and Westminster, Surbiton and Reading battle it out for the women's title. Surbiton aiming to retain the title they won last year. Surbiton, Wimbledon Old Georgians and first-time finalists Oxted were going for the men's title, with OGs aiming for a fourth title in a row. Who's going to win it? Well, you probably know the answer already, but this was recorded as things unfolded in real time. So enjoy all the details, reaction and post match interviews from the domestic league finals.

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives.   In this extended interview, Mark talks about his 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent - to Dr Phil Hammond. As a comedian, author and retired doctor, no one is better placed than Phil to give some informed and highly entertaining expert opinion on Mark's experiences, advances in medical science, and the state of the NHS. The conversation covers everything from King Charles to East Grinstead – and whether arsenic is really used as a cancer treatment. It's a frank, no-holds barred discussion that contains graphic sexual references and other grown up stuff that needs to be talked about more!    Follow @drphilhammond   Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel @wtfisgoingonpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Sixes Finals Day - the crescendo of English Hockey's brief indoor season. East Grinstead's women aim to retain the title they won last year, taking on Sutton Coldfield in the semi final whilst Surbiton and Buckingham battle it out in the other semi final. In the men's competition, Old Georgians are also looking to retain their crown. They come up against East Grinstead. Wimbledon take on Southgate in the semi final. This podcast was recorded in real time with post match reports and interviews done immediately after the whistle. Come with me to enjoy England Hockey's Big Day In!

Send us a textWhat happens when the Church of Scientology faces a growing wave of opposition right in its own backyard? Join us for a captivating episode of Scientology Stories as we sit down with Apostate Alex from the UK to unravel the recent protests in East Grinstead. With firsthand insights, Alex recounts the spirited presence of protesters challenging the Church's dwindling influence during the International Association of Scientologists event. From the buzz on the ground to the online support, we explore the shifting dynamics of Scientology's reach in Europe and the organizational nuances of these protests compared to past years.The episode takes a closer look at the seemingly untouchable Church's struggle with event planning compliance. Despite its history of non-adherence, recent efforts have led to a planning contravention notice being issued against the Church, demanding accountability. We dissect the strategic moves employed by Scientology to bypass regulations, often with the aid of celebrity figures like Tom Cruise. With detailed anecdotes, we uncover the ongoing tug-of-war between local councils and Scientology, revealing the persistence needed for governance to keep the Church in check.But it doesn't stop there. Discover the peculiar saga of the Captain Davy doll, which sent unexpected shockwaves through the Scientology community. We highlight the humor and irony behind the controversy, contrasting it with the organization's usual intimidation tactics. As we consider the playful yet poignant ways to maintain the dialogue, the episode balances serious discourse with light-hearted moments, making it a compelling listen for anyone invested in understanding the Church's public interactions and the creative resistance against them.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 Spotify: ...

What's the best brand of air fryer? How can bad bakers get better? And why does the This Morning baking expert hate making wedding cakes? Answering all these questions is the fabulous Juliet Sear! She tells us all about her amazing career, from making the world's first edible Christmas jumper to becoming a daytime TV star and ending up with eight air fryers in her house. We share some of our culinary disasters, and find out what went wrong the time Juliet tried to make a red velvet cake for Mel B. She reveals the truth about celebrity chef cookbooks, and gives us her top tip for the best chips ever. Plus: can she convince Ellie to give in and get an air fryer? Tune in to find out! Juliet's brilliant book, Air Fryer Baking Magic, is out now (and all the excellent recipes can be made without an air fryer, FYI.) Check out her gorgeous fashion line at sugarhillbrighton.com, and head over to laineslondon.com for a look at her super sexy and unbelievably comfy slippers. She's on Instagram @julietsear.*WE ARE ON TOUR!* Very soon we're coming to Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead... And then it's our Christmas tour! Harrogate, Newcastle, Twickenham, Colchester, Finchley, Winchester, Wells, Leatherhead, Cambridge and Benenden. Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is having ADHD like being a butterfly? Why are women still being defined by what their husbands do? And do sharks really love heavy metal? Helping us to answer all these questions is the awesome Lliana Bird! She tells us about her children's book, Baboo the Unusual Bee, which she wrote while breastfeeding. We share our memories of being new mums, and reveal the advice we wish we'd had back in the day. Lliana talks about her shock at discovering that women's pages are disappearing from wikipedia, thanks to some good old fashioned misogyny. We also have a good old chinwag about everything from her time as Xfm's longest serving woman DJ to female friendship, the mental load, and why mice sing when they want a shag. Baboo the Unusual Bee is out now. Follow Lliana on Instagram @llianabird. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* Very soon we're coming to Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead... And then it's our Christmas tour! Harrogate, Newcastle, Twickenham, Colchester, Finchley, Winchester, Wells, Leatherhead, Cambridge and Benenden. Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special LIVE podcast, recorded at the awesome Big Feastival this summer. Our guest is Cat Sims, known on the socials as @notsosmugnow. We cover a host of topics in this podcast, from starting school to managing teens, coping with WhatsApp groups and dealing with nits. We chat about the three things you should never talk about with other parents, and have a heated debate about laundry. We bring back the classic game Handbag Surprise and of course we share some Scummy Mummy Confessions. There's even a cameo from a special guest at the end. And all in front of a live audience! In a tent! Huge thanks to Big Feastival for having us, and to Cat for being such a great guest - follow her on all the things @notsosmugnow, and check out her excellent honest baby book, The First Time You Smiled (Or Was it Just Wind?)*WE ARE ON TOUR!* Very soon we're coming to Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Michael Akadiri! He tells us why he switched from junior doctor to comedian, but always wanted to be a footballer. We find out how he's enjoying being a new dad, and laugh at the ludicrous extravagance of his son's first birthday party. There's some advice for anyone about to start medical school, and Michael shares how working as a psychiatric nurse helped him become a better doctor. Plus: is it OK to push your kids towards sporting excellence? What's Ellie's top tip for potty training? And what would our wrestling names be? Tune in to find out. Michael's latest stand-up show, Trust Me, I'm a Daddy, is coming to London this week, then he's in Cambridge, Aberystwyth, Bristol, Birmingham and many more... Go to michaelakadiri.com for dates and tickets. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* Very soon we're coming to Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it's like to get married in the world of Scientology's Sea Organization? Join us as Claire and I pull back the curtain on our own wedding day, filled with rigid rules and overwhelming scrutiny. We dive into the intricate approval processes that dictated every aspect of our ceremony, from navigating stringent policies on physical contact to dealing with the bureaucratic hurdles involved in planning our special day. As we share our personal memories and the emotional journey of retrieving our wedding video after escaping Scientology, you'll get a firsthand look at the power dynamics and control exerted by the organization.But that's not all—this episode also takes you inside the daily grind of life in the Sea Org, where signing a billion-year contract is just the beginning. We recount the unrelenting work schedules, lack of sleep, and the extreme measures taken to maintain compliance within the qualifications division at Golden Era Productions. With personal anecdotes, we illustrate the challenges of balancing rigorous work, mandatory courses, and personal upkeep under oppressive conditions, all while being closely monitored. From our upbringing within Scientology to the indoctrination we faced, our stories shed light on the harsh realities of this secretive world.As we celebrate our 32 years of marriage, we also engage with our vibrant community, sharing highlights like Claire's impressive 10K trail race and our amusing morning making French toast and bacon. We announce winners from our latest giveaways and interact with viewers from around the globe, fostering a lively and supportive atmosphere. Tune in for an episode packed with intriguing insights, heartfelt reflections, and a commitment to speaking out against the coercive tactics and abuses within Scientology. Don't miss our special shout-out to apostate Alex for his relentless efforts in uncovering Scientology's activities in East Grinstead, and join the conversation with the hashtag #BFG.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 Spotify: ...

How come different people find different things funny? Why is When Harry Met Sally a better film than Love Actually? And can dogs laugh? Helping us to answer all these questions is award-winning comedy writer Joel Morris! He tells us about his new book, Be Funny or Die: How Comedy Works and Why It Matters. We find out what it's like to write jokes for Charlie Brooker and Philomena Cunk, and why Joel hasn't got a BAFTA, even though he won a BAFTA. Plus - how does Joel feel about his books ending up in charity shops, and is it OK to give up gardening if you're crap at gardening? We finish off with some top Scummy Mummy Confessions, including a triple whammy from Ellie involving an Italian wedding. Joel's brilliant book is out now, and as mentioned he has a great substack. The gaming podcast he made with Ellie is called Extra Life, the other one we talk about is Comfort Blanket, and they're both available wherever you found this. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* Very soon we're coming to Barnard Castle, Darlington, Sturminster Newton, Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you really need to follow fashion when you've just had a baby? What's the best way to work on self-esteem? Is it still OK to wear skinny jeans? And why is Ellie in trouble with her Dad even though she's 46? Helping us to answer all these questions is stylist extraordinaire Sophia Lorimer!Known on the socials as @finedtunedwardrobe, Sophia is a fashionista with a difference. She's all about shopping your wardrobe and sustainability - in fact, she hasn't bought anything new from a shop in five years. We talk about that, along with how Sophia's attitude to clothes was shaped by growing up as one of eight sisters. She tells us about her experience of having post-natal depression, how she managed to get through it, and why it changed how she sees fashion forever. We discuss comfort versus style, and Sophia gives us some practical tips for feeling better about our bodies and breaking an addiction to fast fashion. She reveals why she's not a big fan of Vinted, and shares her own biggest fashion disaster. Do check out the services Sophia offers and her fabulous fashion sense @finetunedwardrobe. And have a look at our main Instagram feed for a video of Sophia judging our ghosts of fashion past...*WE ARE ON TOUR!* In the autumn we're coming to Barnard Castle, Darlington, Sturminster Newton, Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's it like to perform a hilarious comedy show about death? Here to tell us all about it is stand-up legend Ed Byrne.We discuss his 30 year career in comedy and how he got started. Then there's some chat about his latest show, Tragedy Plus Time. We talk about the loss of Ed's brother, Paul, and Ellie explains why his was the funniest funeral she's ever been to. We also discuss the difference between dealing with family and friends, and Ed offers some advice for what to do when sibling relationships go wrong. It all sounds a bit serious, doesn't it? But honestly, we manage to have a right laugh along the way. We end with a shared Scummy Mummy Confession from Helen and Ellie, plus an account of some terrible behaviour by Ed in a hotel. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* We will be at Big Feastival in August, doing a show and a podcast on the Sunday. Then in the autumn we're coming to Barnard Castle, Darlington, Sturminster Newton, Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Helen Lederer! We talk about how she helped pave the way for slags trying to be funny like us. She tells us what it was like to do stand-up in the eighties, alongside the likes of Ben Elton and Ellie's Dad, and we discuss what's changed since. Lederer tells us all about her brilliant book, Not That I'm Bitter, which is out now. She explains what it's like to write a memoir that's honest and funny without being mean, and we touch on some of the sexier bits (for the full saucepan story, you'll need to buy the book - it's a good one.)There's also some chat about dealing with bad reviews and self-doubt, and whether life gets better after 50. And of course, there are some Scummy Mummy Confessions - this week involving vag eye and shouting. You can follow Helen on all the things @helenlederer. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* We will be at Big Feastival in August, doing a show and a podcast on the Sunday. Then in the autumn we're coming to Barnard Castle, Darlington, Sturminster Newton, Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the best thing to say to someone who's in mourning? Is the second year of grief really the hardest? And who was the lead singer of Westlife? Helping us answer all these questions is the amazing Stacey Heale! She tells us what it was like to lose her husband, Greg, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer on their daughter's first birthday. Stacey explains what life is like now, nearly three years after his death. We discuss Widow's Fire - the phenomenon of bereaved people who turn to sex for comfort. Plus, the best and worst ways to help someone you love through the grieving process. It all sounds a bit dark, doesn't it? But honestly, we have loads of laughs along the way. We also take a deep dive into the live advice of Ireland's greatest philosopher-king, Ronan Keating, and discover Helen knows nothing about boy bands. We finish with some Scummy Mummy Confessions involving wee and a close encounter with a member of Bros. Stacey's brilliant book, Now is Not the Time for Flowers, is out now. Follow her on insta @stacey_heale.*WE ARE ON TOUR!* We have one more show this summer, in Sevenoaks on 19 July. Then in the autumn we're coming to Barnard Castle, Darlington, Sturminster Newton, Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special bonus episode was recorded on Saturday 6 July, just two days after the general election. We got to interview Jess Phillips MP in front of a live audience at the Birmingham MAC, and she was brilliant. We covered loads of topics including Jess's work in the areas of women's rights and domestic violence, what she wants the new Labour government to prioritise, and what she thinks of Starmer's cabinet appointments. We also talk about the abuse suffered by Jess and her staff in the run-up to the election, and why she thinks it was the worst campaign she's ever been involved in. Plus: fancying Stanley Tucci, why becoming an MP is like joining the NCT, and parliamentary hairdressers - do Tories have better hair? After all that we had some questions from the audience that were so brilliant we ran out of time (forgot) to do the Scummy Mummy Confessions. But if that's your favourite bit of the show, have no fear - we have something special coming soon. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss out. Huge thanks to Jess Phillips, and a massive thank you to the Birmingham MAC for having us. If you're round that way do check out their Motherhood Season - there are loads of amazing talks, exhibitions, workshops and more running right through September. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* We have one more show this summer, in Sevenoaks on 19 July. Then in the autumn we're coming to Barnard Castle, Darlington, Sturminster Newton, Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.Artist, Jason is a well known face in London's underground 'freak' subculture scene. His art background originated in creating comics which he now feels may link originally to an experience he had as an 11 year old child, when he came face to face with a small blue non-human being in his bedroom in East Grinstead, West Sussex.Having researched UFO lore and demonology throughout his life, Jason decided to contact me with his encounter after hearing paranormal researcher, Paul Sinclair on this show, describing his experience of seeing a small creature with ‘elephant-like skin'.We discuss later experiences, including powerful ritual experiences, his witnessing of anomalous light forms in clouds in Japan, synchronicities around manifesting and we mention Voodoo spirits, Papa Legba and Dhamballa.

Mark Steel's In Town - Margate“...a nice spot not vulgarised by crowds of literary people...” Oscar WildeIn this first episode Mark visits the lovely seaside town of Margate in the Thanet district of Kent.A magical place where T.S Eliot wrote a verse of The Wasteland, J.M.W Turner painted views of the Harbour, Tracy Emin spent her formative years and Pete Doherty has his name on a wall of fame in a cafe for eating a "mega breakfast" in under 20 minutes.Mark visits Dreamland and its 100 year old rollercoaster, the famous Crab Museum and the historic Walpole Hotel before perfoming his show in the Cliff Bar and snooker hall under the iconic Lido Tower.This is the 13th series of Mark's award winning show where he travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.As well as Margate, in this series, Mark be will also be popping to Stoke on Trent, Malvern, East Grinstead and Coleraine in Northern Ireland.Written and performed by Mark SteelAdditional material by Pete Sinclair Production co-ordinator Katie Baum Sound Manager Jerry Peal Producer Carl CooperA BBC Studios Audio production for Radio 4

Mark Steel's In Town - Margate“...a nice spot not vulgarised by crowds of literary people...” Oscar WildeIn this first episode Mark visits the lovely seaside town of Margate in the Thanet district of Kent.A magical place where T.S Eliot wrote a verse of The Wasteland, J.M.W Turner painted views of the Harbour, Tracy Emin spent her formative years and Pete Doherty has his name on a wall of fame in a cafe for eating a "mega breakfast" in under 20 minutes.Mark visits Dreamland and its 100 year old rollercoaster, the famous Crab Museum and the historic Walpole Hotel before perfoming his show in the Cliff Bar and snooker hall under the iconic Lido Tower. This is the 13th series of Mark's award winning show where he travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.As well as Margate, in this series, Mark be will also be popping to Stoke on Trent, Malvern, East Grinstead and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. There will also be extended versions of each episode available on BBC sounds.Written and performed by Mark SteelAdditional material by Pete Sinclair Production co-ordinator Katie Baum Sound Manager Jerry Peal Producer Carl CooperA BBC Studios Audio production for Radio 4

It was FINALLY time to roll on down to East Grinstead and visit Monster Truck Tim! Plus, Joel got loose at the Chelsea Flower Show and Hannah has no time for his s***. Email: Hello@NeverEverPod.comInstagram: @NeverEverPod You can even take the conversation to the OFFICIAL Never Have I Ever subreddit.... https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverEverPod/ This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Mark is joined by Dr Phil Hammond for a special extended interview about Mark's 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent!  As a comedian, author and retired doctor, no one is better placed than Phil to give some informed and highly entertaining expert opinion on Mark's experiences, advances in medical science, and the current state of the NHS.   The conversation covers everything from King Charles to East Grinstead – and whether arsenic is really used as a cancer treatment. It's a frank, no-holds barred discussion that contains graphic sexual references and other grown up stuff that needs to be talked about more!   Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod   Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod   Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Follow Dr Phil Hammond @drphilhammond   And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Specialist orthodontist Annika Patek opens up about the challenges of dental study and practise for those who don't fit the mould.  The conversation delves into the challenges of being a career-focused woman in dentistry, including sacrificing family and relationships for speciality training.  Annika discusses her experiences with marriage and motherhood while working as a specialist, the importance of mental resilience and camaraderie and support within the profession. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:25 - Backstoty 00:06:00 - Discovering dentistry 00:09:30 - Dental school 00:15:20 - General practice,  VT and specialist training 00:22:10 - Conformity and non-conformity 00:25:58 - Family, study, and careers 00:34:10 - Ortho training challenge 00:40:20 - GDPs and ortho 00:44:25 - Marriage and motherhood 00:52:30 - Ortho highs and lows 00:54:05 - Support and camaraderie 00:57:00 - Mental resilience 01:00:00 - Lingual Vs Invisalign About Annika Patel Annika gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and postgraduate Masters in Orthodontics from King's College London. She trained in maxillofacial and oral surgery and paediatric dentistry before completing specialist training in Orthodontics at Guy's Hospital and the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.  Annika has a keen interest in the intersection of science, orthodontics, and art.

Scandal has struck at the heart of East Grinstead, and together with Apostate Alex, I, Claire Headley, peel back the curtain on Scientology's insidious grasp on local governance. Our latest podcast episode unveils the shocking entanglement of the controversial church within the fibers of East Grinstead Town Council. As we unpack the Daily Mail's bombshell revelations, you'll hear firsthand how 'safepointing' has become Scientology's modus operandi, transforming community ties into a strategic ploy for power. The journey to uncover these truths wasn't without resistance, as you'll learn through our personal accounts of the pushback from the council and the formidable wall of silence we've been chipping away at.The plot thickens when we turn the spotlight on the local council's dance with complicity, as we reveal the extent of their alleged collusion with Scientology's darker side. We discuss how redacted minutes and censored records are more than just bureaucratic maneuvers—they are the footprints of a council struggling to maintain an image while under the church's financial charm. The tales of personal attacks faced by critics, reminiscent of Scientology's 'fair game' tactics, illustrate a chilling reality. Our dialogue also branches out to consider the wider implications of such financial influence on local governments, from East Grinstead to the Los Angeles Police Department, and the pressing need for transparency and accountability.In a compelling segue, we turn our attention to the Paris Ideal Org's grand opening—shadowed by controversy and strikingly low turnout. The event's subdued atmosphere and David Miscavige's absence are not mere footnotes but indicators of Scientology's wavering facade of expansion. We speculate on Miscavige's current game of hide-and-seek, all while considering Scientology's potential maneuvers for the impending Paris Olympics. Wrapping up, we acknowledge the valiant efforts of global activists like Shanti Das, whose formidable work has put Narconon's questionable practices under the microscope, inspiring us all to persist in the fight for awareness and change.Support the Show.BFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 Spotify: ...

Lois in East Grinstead and Joanna in Bedford take on the challenge in today's quiz.

The inspiring story of how two music loving brothers from the English medieval market town of East Grinstead, defied music industry sceptics and created a worldwide smash hit!Cast your mind back to 1991, (If you were around!) Do you remember the collapse of the Soviet Union? The start of the first Gulf War? What about the hit film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and the accompanying hit record, 'Everything I do I do for You' by Bryan Adams? It stayed at no. 1 in the UK charts for 4 months!Nestling right behind the chart topper at no 2 for 6 weeks in the UK chart was the hit, 'I'm too Sexy' by the band Right Said Fred. It went on to be a major hit worldwide and charted at no. 1 all over the world.Fast forward to 2024 and I'm delighted to be joined by Richard and Fred Fairbrass the duo that is Right Said Fred.In this insightful and gently humorous conversation you will learn;The amusing story behind the lyrics to 'I'm too Sexy'The Jimi Hendrix guitar riff that largely went unnoticed in 'I'm too Sexy'How it felt being thrust into the limelight with a worldwide smash hitWhat it was like working with David Bowie and Bob Dylan, (The human side of celebrity, 'They are just blokes.')Cancel culture. Being 'cancelled' by book publishers and radio for speaking outWhat it is to be truly 'indie'The joy of the creative process over successPerseverance in the face of scepticism Advice for aspiring musicians in today's music industryTheir continued success with new releases, upcoming festival dates and 'Still Too Sexy' their new biographyThis conversation is a look at the determination and self-belief that fuel a musician's journey to the top however, above all the interview reveals the strong bond between two brothers bound by their love of music and how this special relationship gave them their grit and relentless spirit needed to break through.Links:https://rightsaidfred.com/https://twitter.com/TheFredshttps://www.instagram.com/rightsaidfredofficial/https://www.youtube.com/RIGHTSAIDFREDUKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@official_rightsaidfredBook: 'Still Too Sexy' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Still-Too-Sexy-Surviving-Right/dp/1913172503Undercurrent Stories links:https://linktr.ee/undercurrentstoriesIntro and outro music, 'Time for a Coffee' by Bob Wellswww.undercurrentstories.com

It all comes down to this. The England Hockey Men's and Women's Finals weekend. East Grinstead, Hamsptead and Westminster, Surbiton and Wimbledon battle it out for the women's title. Surbiton aiming to wrestle the title back from East Grinstead after their eight year dominance was interrupted last season. Surbiton, Hampstead and Westminster, Wimbledon and Old Georgians going for the men's title, with OGs aiming for a third title in a row. Who's going to win it? Well, you probably know the answer already, but this was recorded as things unfolded in real time. So enjoy all the details, reaction and post match interviews from the domestic league finals.

I went along to Derby to see who'd become the men's and women's Super 6s Champions. For England Hockey's Big Day the semi-finals were East Grinstead vs Slough and Surbiton vs Buckingham in the women's competition and Old Georgians vs Hampstead and Westminster and Sevenoaks vs Wimbledon in the men's. I was there all day to bring you all the updates and all the interviews.

Recent events with the Mayor of East Grinstead accepting a check from scientology and attending a Tom Cruise movie premiere highlight the efforts of scientology to build a wall of protection for itself.  Elected officials and law enforcement are rubbing shoulders with an organization actively engaged in human trafficking and other abuses. They should know who they are enabling. Alex Barnes-Ross (Apostate Alex) has been digging in and exposing the facts to the world. Check out Alex's excellent website here: https://www.scientologybusiness.com/You can also find him on X:   / apostatealex  To find copies of the documents mentioned in this episode visit Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/leah-...Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

I feel twice fortunate to be speaking to my guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast on two topics, her specialty of performing DIEP Flap breast reconstruction and her role as conference scientific chair for the London Breast Meeting. It was a phenomenal experience for me to meet her in person at the London Breast Meeting where I learned a great deal from the game-changers in breast surgery, oncology, and breast reconstruction. This gives me the ability to bring more in-depth information to the listeners and breast cancer community we serve at DiepCFoundation. I am speaking with Marlene See, a consultant in plastic and reconstructive plastic surgery at Guys and St. Thomas Hospital, part of the NHS Foundation Trust in London. Marlene's specialists interests are breasts and microsurgical breast reconstruction. She trained in London at East Grinstead before embarking on her plastic surgery training. She completed her training in microsurgery at Guys and St. Thomas Hospital. Marlene is a published author on the topic of breast reconstruction, facial analysis, and lower limb reconstruction. Marlene shares with us the history of when DIEP flaps were introduced in microsurgery. She outlines the reason it is often called the “gold standard” in breast reconstruction, and what area of the body microsurgeons use to reconstruct the breast for those affected by breast cancer. Who is a candidate for DIEP flap and what concerns do patients have about recovery for this surgery? She shares with us the importance of using ERAS protocol to enhance recovery. We then switch topics and discuss the origins of the London Breast Meeting. Marlene and I glimpse into the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the conference and what the focus will be. It all began ten years ago with an invitation from colleague and friend Jian Farhadi while she was completing her microsurgical fellowship. Jian wanted to begin a conference on breast cancer treatment, breast surgery, breast reconstruction, and aesthetic breast surgery. It has evolved into one of the premier breast meetings to attend and be part throughout the world. With that, I invite you to listen to the podcast as Marlene shares the goals and theme of the London Breast Meeting 2024. You can find Marlene See and her colleague Jian Farhadi on Social Media accounts here: Marlene See: Instagram: seemarlene LinkedIn: Marlene See Jian Farhadi: Instagram: plasticsurgeryfroup_by_farhadi LinkedIn: Jian Farhadi        

Who Owns Ophthalmology? In recent years, there has been growing pressure on ophthalmologists in both public and private practice to cede some independence to private investors who wish to include ophthalmology in their healthcare portfolios. The ESCRS has always valued the support of industry in assisting us in delivering premium services to our patients. It is our belief this should be done in the spirit of collaboration. We also believe ophthalmology should be physician-led, and that we must retain control of our practices both in the public and private environments. In this webinar we will discuss how ophthalmologists can continue to retain their independence while continuing to engage with industry in a constructive and positive manner.   Webinar Programme Tuesday 21 November 2023 19.30 CET; 18.30 GMT   19.30 - Welcome And Introduction Sheraz Daya, UK, Founder, Chairman and Medical Director, Centre for Sight, London and Artemis Matsou, Greece, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon- Cornea Cataract Anterior Segment, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.   19.35 - 19.50 How Will New Models Of Ophthalmology Ownership Effect Young Ophthalmologists? - Vincent Qin, Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon, Belgium Vincent Qindiscusses how young ophthalmologists envisage their future careers and how they wish to ensure good life work balance and training, research and leadership opportunities.   19.50 - 20.05 The EuroEyes Story - Joern Joergensen, Denmark, CEO, EuroEyes Joern Joergensen discusses how EuroEyes has grown and developed to become one of the leading ophthalmic groups worldwide. Based on his experience as an ophthalmologist and entrepreneur he will also discuss the benefits of the EuroEyes model for ophthalmologists.   20.05 - 20.20 Why I Remain Committed To Private Practice - Arthur Cummings, Ireland, Consultant Eye Surgeon, Wellington Eye Clinic and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Beacon Hospital. Arthur Cummings explains why he has carved out a career in private practice rather than taking up a public position or selling his practice to private equity and what he perceives to be challenges that he and other independent private practitioners will face in the future.   20.20 – 20.35 What Is Private Equity And How Does It Work? – Victor Chua, UK, MBBChir, MRCSEd (Ophthalmology), Partner Mansfield Advisors LLP Victor Chua will discuss the impact of private equity owned ophthalmic companies in bringing down waiting times and costs, the downside of reduced training opportunities for junior surgeons to do simple cataracts and the dangers of "cherry-picking" in some countries by private equity firms when choosing which procedures they will concentrate on.   20.35 - Discussion Sheraz Daya and Artemis Matsou will discuss some of the key points raised in the discussion and take questions from the audience for the speakers   20.55 Closing remarks, Paul Rosen, UK, Chairman ESCRS Leadership & Business Innovation Committee.

Chris Voss is an American businessman, author, and academic. Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator[citation needed], the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd, a company registered in East Grinstead, England,[1] and co-author of the book Never Split the Difference.[2] He is an adjunct Professor at Harvard Law School, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, and a lecturer at the Marshall School of Business at University of Southern California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds. In episode four we hear from three goalkeepers who have all played in the German Bundesliga at some point in their careers; Jean Danneberg, Amy Tennant and Tommy Alexander. Jean Danneberg is a goalkeeper for the German national team and Rot-Weiss Köln. He was a part of the World Cup winning side, where he made a name for himself as a penalty saving hero for his country. Amy Tennant is one of the goalies for the England and GB hockey teams. Currently, she plays her club hockey for Reading, but previously turned out for Großflottbeker THGC, in Hamburg, as well as East Grinstead and Bowdon HIghtown. Tommy Alexander is Scotland's number one keeper. He is playing in the Bundesliga, in both the indoor and outdoor codes, for der Club an der Alster, having previously kept goal for UHC Hamburg, Indian Gymkhana and Reading HC. In this episode we chat about goalie kit, playing styes and what they think makes a good goalkeeper. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

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In this episode Edward Kessel, Removals Manager of Martell's of Sutton discusses how he got involved within the industry, probably like many, working as a porter during the summer holidays from his A levels, and has completed over 25 years' service, all for Martell's. Martell's are a family owned and run company, and have been trading mainly in retail since 1917, starting as a pram and bedstead shop in the Elephant & Castle, London. Martell's have a department store in East Grinstead, own several properties which they rent within the private sector, and commercial premises for storage and office space. On the moving side they cover all of the usual removal services, running a mixed fleet of 6 vehicles, employing 15 fulltime staff and offer self-storage as well as containerised storage (using the 250 cuft steel containers). One of Ed's biggest challenges is staff, not only finding new staff but also current staff are less inclined to want to spend days and nights away from homes, and some are not even interested in overtime. Ed has even had to incentivise bonus schemes for some of the staff to do nights away. Ed doesn't have anything major that he would change from his moving past, although he has learned some hard lessons along the way. Ed's highpoints of being within the industry are; professionally, being the Chairman of the BAR National Group Council, which gives Ed a seat on the BAR Board, and personally, the jobs Ed has quoted and moved, one in particular to the Cayman Islands. Ed would like to change a couple of things within the industry, one being more regulation for the 3.5 tonne sector and the other being the house purchase process, two controversial topics indeed! The advice Ed would give himself just starting out within the industry again is to embrace every opportunity presented. In the next 5 years Ed hopes to still be at Martell's looking after operations, and to still be involved with the BAR. Industry wise, the electric vehicle rollout is coming but Ed doesn't think as an industry (and as a nation) we are ready for it. Outside of the industry Ed likes to travel, spend quality time with the family, cooking and enjoys go-karting. And as always we end Moving Matters with not one but three funny moving stories; a move to Portugal with Ed's now wife, a TV cameo debut, and a bit of removal banter. Enjoy! Links to Martells: * Website (https://www.martellsremovals.co.uk/) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Martells.Removals.Storage/) * Twitter (https://twitter.com/MartellStorage) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Martells2020/) Special Guest: Edward Kessell.

I spoke with singer-songwriter Léanie Kaleido of the UK-based Indie pop duo, Karamelien.  Based in East Grinstead, Karamelien is made up of singer-songwriter, Leanie Kaleido and guitarist Mark Foster.  They released their debut single "Ascension Heights," a song inspired by and featuring  Top Topham's track of the same name. While technically a new project, "Ascension Heights" samples the track by Leanie's father, the late Top Topham, the original founding guitarist of the Yardbirds. Produced by RIDE frontman, Mark Gardener, this song also features an appearance by Morris "Mo" Pleasure, bassist of Earth, Wind and Fire. “My father was a huge influence on me both musically and spiritually, and I will always be grateful to him for that. He was always so supportive of my own work and we often played music together. I sampled his beautiful instrumental track 'Ascension Heights' and wrote the lyrics as a tribute to his spirituality, which was a huge part of his life. All of his children miss his presence greatly.”   Leanie Kaleido More recently, Karemelien also released "Wait For Me," a song about reincarnation, a piano ballad produced by Chris Mars of A Flock of Seagull.  The song was inspired  by a love story that has been made into a book, a story that transcends life and death. Karamelien also released "Lionhearts" an uplifting track about love and unity in difficult times.  https://karamelien.bandcamp.comThank you to Shameless Promotion PRPlaylist and podcast: https://djnocturna.com YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DJNocturnaListen : http://modsnapradio.comQUEEN OF WANDS with DJ Nocturna RemixedEvery Saturday on ModSnap Radio� KMOD: San Antonio�3pm (HST), 5pm (PST), 6pm (MST), 7pm (CST), 8pm (EST)

Bhavin Visavadia is a senior and experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clinical Leader. He is a surgical educator teaching around the world and was a member of Council of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS). He was also Chairman of the Consultants and Specialists Group here. Bhavin has the position of Regional Director for London (NW) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is also President of the Oral Surgery Club of Great Britain Bhavin qualified in medicine and dentistry at King's College London and undertook his specialist surgical training at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and Guy's and King's College Hospitals, London. Bhavin is highly committed to surgical training supporting mentoring and pro-actively engaging with the development of surgeons, doctors, nurses and dentists. For more on opportunities to get involved in mentoring or to be mentored go to: https://oka.life For more from Fiona go to:https://fionamurden.com

TV Joe is back to review some of the latest TV highlights and award some Krispies. He talks about about how many ABBA shows he has done and how he has very little else going on in his life. Joe and David don't want him to get bored so they set him a challenge. They also talk about East Grinstead.Follow Chatabix on Twitter & Instagram:twitter.com/chatabix1www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/Patreon for early access to our eps: https://www.patreon.com/chatabixCrunchy fresh tees and hoodies: https://chatabixshop.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Coath talks to Leanie Kaleido about her latest recordings for her Karamelien project. UK-based indie pop duo Karamelien presents 'Wait For Me', the third single from this East Grinstead-based project. This song is performed primarily through singer-songwriter Léanie Kaleido with piano, mixing and production by Chris Mars (A Flock of Seagulls, Damian Wilson). Earlier, she released two Karamelien singles with long-time friend and guitarist Mark Foster. 'Lionhearts' is an uplifting track about love and unity in difficult times. 'Ascension Heights' is a moving work of beauty, featuring bassist Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles) with guidance by Paul Statham (Dido, Simple Minds, Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia). Both tracks were produced at OX4 Sound Studio by RIDE's Mark Gardener, who also guided her critically acclaimed 'How To Weigh A Whale Without A Scale' LP (2021). "Since the last release, I've been writing and producing from my studio at home. The inspiration for this song came through hearing the story of the relative of a dear friend of mine, who had experienced intense feelings of reincarnation, which were later backed up through historical research. It's a beautiful story and one that has been made into a book. 'Wait For Me' is inspired by the love story that accompanied this experience; a love that transcends life and death," says Léanie Kaleido. "As a Buddhist, the idea of reincarnation is something that still baffles me, but I love the idea that it might be true. I think that, regardless of what you believe, the song speaks to anyone who has lost someone they loved very dearly. I wrote the lyrics with the intention that they could be the words of the person who has passed away, or the person they have left behind. It was important to me to let this song be used in a way that helps anyone struggling with love and loss. I hope it does." Though the timing of this single's release is purely coincidental, a song about reincarnation is a timely occurrence given that Léanie's father Top Topham, the original and founding lead guitarist of seminal R&B group The Yardbirds, passed away on January 23rd after battling dementia for several years.

Right Said Fred's novelty single ‘I'm Too Sexy' reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 8th February, 1992. The playful earworm, which had been rejected by all major record labels, topped the charts in 32 countries. The success of the song propelled Richard and Fred Fairbrass, two bald brothers from East Grinstead who had worked as session musicians for a number of years, into the limelight - along with their bulging muscles and string vests. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how the lyrics anticipated George Michael's ‘Too Funky' and have been sampled by Beyonce and Drake; reveal how the trio had a close shave with the estate of Jimi Hendrix; and consider whether the camp appeal of the video was a parody of gay culture, or an anthemic celebration of it…  Further Reading: • ‘‘I'm Too Sexy': Oral History of Right Said Fred's Hit Song' (Rolling Stone, 2017): https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/im-too-sexy-the-oral-history-of-right-said-freds-snarky-dance-pop-smash-122921/ ‘How we made Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy' (The Guardian, 2017): https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/apr/04/how-we-made-right-said-fred-im-too-sexy-interview • 'Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy' (Gut Records, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5mtclwloEQ #90s #music #LGBT #funny Love the show? Join 

Greetings, bonjour, what's happeningWelcome to Lager Time. My legions of LagerLites stand tall.So I Didn't get round to putting this out on Friday as hoped. We had visitors in the gaff, what with Christmas and all that. Frozen streets, frozen pipes (yep we had those) a world cup final and a four-and a-half-hour journey across Kent in the train strike, just to get to London, meant it didn't happen. However, here it is, here I am. More about the story in a mo though.So I had a little bit of good news this week. I finally have a gig to announce. Pretty chuffed with this one. Friday 27th January, I'll be doing a spoken word set at one of the best nights in London, Poetry and Poppadums, supporting Michael Rosen, who if you don't know, is a bit of a legend in the UK Literature world. Alongside that will be Celia Bax, me and the host himself, Paul Lyalls; who runs the gig. Paul's a great guy, and a good poet who knows how to put on a decent event. He's supported me a lot over the years so I'm rally grateful to get on his stage again.It's a gig I've done a few times and it's one that I feel I can actually invite my mates and family too, confident they'll enjoy it. Paul knows what he's doing, it's a cabaret style set-up, decent bar and food and most of the people are just there to enjoy themselves and hear something a bit different. I'll put the ticket links in here and in the podcast description for the non-Sub stackers. Gives me another good reason to do a Not-Quite-Edition of Lager Time, to get match-fit, maybe even that live-stream I was going on about a while back. Should be a good one though, hope to see you there This might be the last Lager Time of the year, I hope not, but fear not if it is, I'll most certainly be back in January, might be to give these satellite Stories a break for a bit though, getting the urge to write some poems again. So this story is the first part of a story about going to an Under 18's event. Not gonna lie, I've struggled with this one a bit, hasn't been as fluid as some of the others, either way hope you enjoy it.      As ever, if you fancy giving us a subscribe on Substack, or on Apple or Spotify, or where ever it is you listen, I'd be very grateful. And if you've got any mates that might like it, let them know. And if you feeling really generous, in these hard-up times, you can give us a little donation on the old Ko-Fi that;s it for the begging. H Wait, and yea, and stream my EP, TOAST IN THE MACHINEOne last thing before I duck-out, I thought as it's my Christmas, I'd read my and only Christmas poem, which I forget to plug every year, as a little Brucie Bonus. It's in my first collection, The Suburban, which of course you can purchase from my website  just something that happened a few years back in Crawley.So that's it, if you don't hear from me, I hope yous all have a banging festive period, full of food, family, friends, banter, boardgames, boredom, TV re-runs and loads of tea and lager. I can't wait.Peas and taters, quite LiterallyHappy ChristmasPaulOne MoreRound one, we arrive. Get a pint. Foster's, cooking lager.‘I wanna keep it light. Had a rough night last night, can't stay out too long.'‘What's wrong with you?' my mate says in jest, with an undertone that suggests, You've changed. You left, I stayed. I'm hard, you're soft.‘So be it,' I say. We plot down, while he gets the round in. Back home, Christmas Eve. Me, my mate and my brother, sat round a beer-stained table, windows sprayed snow-white in the corners. Old cockneys and Irish crowd the bar like punters at a car auction; the taller patrons brush their heads against the tacky paper chain decorations; it's warm. Don't recognise many faces, but the place hasn't changed.Small talk begins, niceties are exchanged, ‘Good to see you back here' and ‘It's nice to be back,' I say, they say, and we skip through, mortgages, kids, marriages, cars and careers, ‘What you doing now, how's London?' Property prices, transport and crime appear in the conversation like constituents waiting at an MP's surgery, London provides the key and opinions rush the landlord.Round two. ‘Fosters is crap, innit?' I say, admitting my mistake. They laugh and I make that tactical upgrade to Kronenbourg, one that I've regretted in the past. Lug fast and it burns but it feels good.Booze in the system, the Christmas season has seen me drinking like four nights in a row, hop-scotching from work dos and that, all shop talk, awkward exchanges and then to this, back home Christmas Eve, old mates, familiar place.Smiles crack and we all begin to loosen. T's and th's start falling off, the first c-word gets dropped, as accents start slipping into them fitted cockney derivatives, treading paths parents and grandparents made to this place from London and beyond. ‘Faack off' and ‘Shaat up, mate,' we say, all spayed with affection.Round three. I see an old mate who I stand up to talk to. Five minutes into the chat and I get a tap on the arm, turn round and it's my brother and my mate and they're like, ‘It's your round, son,' eyebrows up and down. I'm up to the bar and back again quick smart, a beer triangle in my hand, one I'm well practised in carrying. We sit down, we hear a bang and a few raised voices, door flies open and, on the pavement outside, we see two guys in each other's faces. We look out the window, pints in hand like we're sat in the grandstand at the races. Old Bill appear, they disappear, carted off in a meat wagon to the cages; a cheer goes up, it unites the pub and we laugh because nothing changes.Round four and the talk is football and old computer games that we played, Streets of Rage and Street Fighter II, old holidays with mates and ‘We should do this again,' we all say. But one by one we look at the time at ever-increasing intervals, something we never would've done. Until my mate finally breaks and says, ‘I should probably go,' and I say, ‘Yeah, I need to get back,' and my brother's like, ‘Yeah, I gotta be up early,' and suddenly everything's changed.It goes a bit quiet, as the last dregs get drunk and there's that slight pause before the exit. We're all thinking it. The Pogues come on the jukebox. At the bar I watch the landlord pour another pint and I turn round to the other two, shrug my shoulders, cheeky look on my face, and say, ‘One more?'Sattellite Stories EP 8: Stand In Blend OutHome time at school was always a joyous occasion. I bowled out on this day with a rare mix of what I think were positive emotions, mixed in with a few typical teenage concerns. There was this small crew of slick-looking wideboys and wide girls, early twenties types, protype Big Brother contestants; standing outside the school gates, in shiny puffa-jackets, by a parked-up Audi, in club branded t-shirts dishing out flyers, for an Under 18's event, at Crawley's premier-late-night-go-to, Ikon-Diva. It was a ruthless PR operation. Target audience marked and in sight. And it worked. Because I saw that flyer and couldn't believe my eyes, it was happening. At last.I'd heard the myths about these under 18 events, in places that were near-by but not-near enough, like Croydon and East Grinstead, where they ran these alleged events that were ram-packed with chicks, that apparently would get off with anyone, and they played banging Drum and Bass and Garage. Someone's cousins mate or whatever had been to one on Hastings Pier, which had MC Dett and Kenny Ken. They were just names I knew from the Tapepacks, I didn't even know what they looked like, let alone had the chance to hear them play. Who's was gonna play at Ikon Diva?! They might get Shy FX?! Or Nicky Blackmarket?! Or Skibbadee?! And now, it was happening, in Crawley, almost home turf. A nightclub, with loud banging music. I loved loud banging music but only got to play it on my tinny headphones or shitty Argos hifi (with inbuilt graphic equaliser); which often didn't work, so it wasn't really loud, or banging. And of course. Girls. There'd be girls. Loads of them. Bare girls. Not bare, but bare, as in loads. Probably. Maybe. And Music, hopefully not shit music, chart music, but Jungle, Garage and more Drum N Bass, and Hip Hop. Geezers, my mates and girls. And probably dickheads, which put the brakes on my thinking a bit, might get started- on, was fairly probable, who would back it? Would I know enough people? I knew people but was I safe with them? Like safe, enough. Safe enough to say ‘Safe Kass' and Kass to ‘safe' back. Maybe, maybe not.There were good reasons why Ikon Diva had been featured, a few times, on Crime In The South East. Fly-on-the-wall camera crew follows coppers, as they nick larey lads, and often females, kicking off at kicking-out time. There was always the bit, where three or four copers struggle to pin-down and cuff some geezer in a ripped Ralph shirt, wriggling about like a trapped wasp.‘we need you to calm down sir '‘I'm fucking calm, I'm fucking calm'Often, that was someone's older brother, or mate, or occasionally dad.All the non-conforming-alternative-types: the skaters, the metalers, the indie kids, the stoners, of which I was a conflicted, inconsistent member of, would consistently slag the place off, and its regulars, with anecdotes that were probably justified, but with tones and remarks that all-to-often veered into that merkey grey-area of outright class-bashing. I always felt I was somewhere inbetween those two world-views. I wanted to stand out, because there was more to life than Crawley town centre and chart music, but I also wanted to blend in, I didn't want my arse kicked and I liked (but could never afford) Air Max and of course, Jungle, Drum and Bass' even though it had been relegated in the coolness stakes, due to UK Garage being the go-to sound, banged out of any souped up-moter doing doughnuts outside Halfords.So I'm at Horley station doing my very best to blend in. Pinstripes, jeans, Ben Sherman and jacket, standard night-out-geezer-in-training look.  I looked the part but lacked the pack, like a lone deer with low self-esteem, stood a few yards from a gigantic herd of does and horn-heads, all smoking Sovereign cigarettes, spitting on the floor and wearing better brands of clothes. Horley, being that smaller town-with-one-massive-secondary-school, meant that everyone knew each other who went to Oakwood school; which was all of them, with the exception of the few kids like me, who went to faith schools and the other odd few posh kids and scholarship kids who went to Reigate Grammer.There must've been about thirty of them, all along platform two, in small groups, but all still communicating with each other, they knew each other, I didn't really know anyone.  All it took was for one mouthy prick to look in my direction and the game would be up before it had even started. There were a few faces in amongst them that I recognised from my days playing football, for Horley Town under 9's and 2nd Horley Cub scouts. Few wideboys I'd seen getting larey in the town centre. Some of the girls were fit, tiny, tight dresses, big earrings and loads of makeup and none of them had jackets on; it was cold. I wish I knew them. The 52 train rolled in and I sat as far away from them as possible.We pile off the train at Crawley, me deliberately taking my time, with the aim of making as little noise as possible, I'd got good at that. I arranged to meet a few of the boys at the station. All the Horley lot pile off, I see them up ahead, along with loads of other kids, good mix of girls and boys. This massive crew that gets off at the opposite end as I'm walking towards the exit, they're in a head on collision course with me, as we roll up the platform towards the exit. They're done up to the nines in Moshino and Iceberg, and they look bigger and older, and ruder, all walking with a bop only reserved for the rudest of rudeboys round here. I'm guessing they're from Croydon, they got that street air that just about gets filtered out down here, even in a satellite town full of attitude, like Crawley; if you bowled like these boys, you were either a pretender or you really were about it. There weren't many that could pull it off.  They're talking loud, making random noises, shouting and laughing and one of them is MCing; there's no girls, just guys. They got an energy about them, which is unpredictable, but like, draws you in, like you wanted to be in their company.I slow my step enough, so that I wind up filling in behind them as they go into the station, bowling right passed the infamous Indian Robo Cop, who today must've stood down with the shake downs. I doubt any of these kids, Horley, Redhill or Croydon, had tickets, but even the infamous Indian Robocop was powerless to stop them in the sheer numbers they were streaming through; either that or he'd passed out under a cloud of Lynx and ImpulseI stood on the steps of the station, watching them all make their way to Ikon, which was conveniently stationed, next to the station. All in big groups. As I'd come over the footbridge, I was pretty sure I heard the likes of Ronnie Wader and Shane O Connel, and I'm pretty sure Brendon was with them, sometimes he got invited to roll with those boys, same with Gareth. They were dickheads but I was jealous. Whatever it was, they sounded rowdy, like they were doing shots or something, bottles were clanging and doing football chants.I stood on the steps, watching the masses make their ways in, in varying states. I saw a few faces like Yusef, Ryan White and Big Kass, which was never a good sign that those three were together; felt like everyone was mobbing up and coming out in force. They could very easily have stopped and come up the steps and performed the Crawley shake-down routine; I certainly had a few pound coins on my person; maybe they could teach this local custom to them Croydon boys in a cultural exchange, in return for some updated London slang; we always got it eventually; Thatcher's trickle-down for satellite town rude boys.I was a bit gutted that Brendon and Gareth were with Shane and that, I was on my own and lacking weight but trying to look like I did'nt lack wight but I was on my own and I did lack wieght. There was always a loose cannon like Kells about, but you know he'd just turn up anyway, though we never invited him for anything. Mo was coming, everyone liked Mo, and Rich was coming too, he could swing if he needed to, but right now, I was on my own; until Vee-jay trotted up. He'd walked from Broadfield, which was a good half hour. He was a good kid Veejay, but like me he lacked he didn't scan well in the hardness polls, but he was trustworthy. Two wonna be's are better than one wonna be but the two combined still don't make the weight of a regular geez with a bit about him. We were still exposedEventually Mo showed up, he'd lived near by but had to come over the bridge and had bumped in to Ronnie Wader and those boys, and saw  Brendon and Gareth.  I could smell the booze on his breath; they were all safe with Mo. Luckily for me he didn't stray. He was loyal like that; he could've mugged me and Vee-jay off for them. Rich then arrived, his mum dropping him off in the carpark, giving her a bit of grief as he got out the car.‘shutup man, don't  drop me off here next time'So now there was four of us, that was something. We marched on over to the que, which snaked all the way round the side and back out into the station car park. It was a lot of people, and lot of bouncers, big mean looking bastard.  We were bopping towards the back of the que, but all subetley looing  to see who we knew, let all these pretty chicks and wideboys know that we were faces. Mo got a few nods but the rest of us got nothing; until.‘Oi Rich, Rich, Paul, Paul yea boys, over here, yea, yea.'Someone said my name. They said Rich's first, but still, they said my name. I tried to look like it was nothing, like this kinda thing happens all the time. I slowly turned round, only to see Pidge, in the que, on his own. Pidge. I was a little bit disappointed but it meant we could sneak into the que and just hope no one called us out. Pidge had on a Tommy Hilfiger shirt that was way too big for him, to be fair though; he weren't the only one in ill-fitting clothes.Every wide boy in a 20 mile radius was in the line to get in, all the different parts of Crawley there, Pound Hill and Northgate to Broadfield and Bewbush. All the Horley boys, Horsham, Redhill, East Grinstead and those big crews from Croydon, all in the mix, all out for something. The energy of it all reminded me of watching one of those crusty science videos in school, where they would put a Bunsen burner under a substance and through the microscope, you could see all the particles getting lively; it was buzzing.There'd already been a couple of casualties and we hadn't even got in yet. One kid hauled out by security, who could barley even stand, spaghetti all down his shirt, two other lads had a punch up in the que, it was only just gone 7pm.  There was gonna be a few pissed off parents later, and probably a few parents who didn't give a shit what their kids were up to; some mess in front of us was clearly sweating and gurning his face off. We were Tony Blairs children; he'd be proud.As we slowly moved towards the door, I could start to hear those muffled base sounds of pumping music inside. Butterflies fluttered in my belly. But wait, what if it was so banging my ears couldn't take it? I'd never been to a club before. I'd heard older people say dance music could brainwash ravers, but then my older siblings all listen to it and they're alright? In-fact my brother said the sound system was shit?! Clubs were way better in Brighton and London. Which was odd, because out here, it sounded pumping, every time that door opened we got a blast, getting louder the closer we got to the door.‘oi, that sounds sick boys'‘Na it's shit. Clubs are way better in Brighton and London'From the time I'd got to the platform at Horley station, to getting in this que, I'd fallen in love about 400 times and my head had already concocted a whole series of fantasies, involving each one of these girls being my girlfriend, every time my eyes locked on one, it was hard to know where to look! It was also, in a way, a bit intimidating, some of these girls weren't wearing much but were fully confident with it, strutting about, like they knew what they were doing, like they had all this power and were in full control; any young geezer looking to step, needed some serious minerals to match it. Couple of these chicks looked like they swing it out too, one girl with curly hair and fists covered in sovereigns had threatened to knock out some guy for pushing in; she meant it and he knew, we all did; he backed down fast.When we finally got to the door, it was only then I appreciated the sheer size of these bouncers, with their black suits on with white shirts and shoulders like American football pads. Butterflies in my belly panicking to get out, fizzing like that ADHD inducing popping candy in my mouth and I'm pretty sure I had to lean forward at one point, to attempt to contain it.‘You alright mate?‘yea, yea, yea sweet, boys'We'd all  gone quiet, I cleared my throat as we got to the doors, into the clock room area, where those big main doors were and every time they opened; I was blasted with pumping beats, mashed with the sounds of energetic young voices, like twisted bits of jewellery all forming this messy audio ball of madness which I couldn't quite contextualise but my Lord, was it exciting, and scary.‘alright'My voice sudenly went up an octave and simultaneously my arms sprung out from my pockets into a straight position, like a spring-loaded bottle opener, without the bouncer even saying a word, just a split second of eye contact. How did he do that?! It was like magic!? And why did my voice go up like that?He didn't respond to my attempt at casual geezer niceties and when he was done, slightly shoved me in the back towards the area where the entrance was. I slightly tripped and my heart suddenly went up about a 100 BPMs thinking I was gonna stack it in front of all these kids in the que. Fortunately I managed to stye it out and smiled awkwardly, as I joined the boys at the till, paid my £4 cover fee, opened those almighty, towering double doors and just like that, we were in the club. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

Three Games of Hockey is the sixteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series, Tao MacLeod, talks to a variety of hockey players, coaches, journalists and personalities about three matches that have been particularly important to them in their lives and careers. In episode six we hear from Ross Stott of East Grinstead and formerly the Scottish Hockey National Men's Team. Ross gained in excess of 120 caps for his country, has been to two Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014), several European Championships and has even won a bronze medal at the Youth Olympics with a Great Britain Under 21 side. After starting out with Dundee Wanderers, in his native Tayside, he had successful stints for several other teams north of Hadrian's Wall, before moving to play for East Grinstead. Here he has won eight English Indoor titles, as well as a bag full of outdoor trophies. In this episode, Ross Stott describes his favourite game of hockey as a club player, as an international player and as a hockey fan. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Neil Gaiman is a writer whose list of titles spans many forms from novels, including American Gods, to children's stories such as Coraline and the comic book the Sandman. Neil grew up in East Grinstead and after finishing school he became a journalist and then wrote short stories and books. One of his early commissions was writing a companion to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. In 1989 he began to write the Sandman series for DC Comics which were illustrated by his friend Dave McKean. The Sandman became the first comic ever to receive a literary award - the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story – and is credited with bringing comics from an underground art form into the mainstream. It is currently in production as a television series. Neil started writing what became the fantasy novel Good Omens in the 1980s but put it aside to concentrate on the Sandman. When his friend Terry Pratchett suggested they go back to it and finish it together, they turned Neil's initial 5,000 words into a novel which was adapted for radio in 2014 and became a television series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen. Neil wrote his first children's book, The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish, in 1997. His next children's book Coraline, about a little girl adrift in a parallel universe, was initially deemed to be too frightening to publish but is now a family favourite. Neil is married to the musician Amanda Palmer and lives in upstate New York. Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

Hockey Player Profiles is the thirteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series Tao MacLeod chats to players from the sport of hockey about their careers, lives and experiences. In episode six we hear from England and Great Britain star Ellie Rayer. Hailing from the Berkshire market town of Maidenhead, Ellie Rayer plays her club hockey for East Grinstead, turning out as a forward and occasionally rotating as a midfielder. She has medaled at the 2017 Euro Hockey Championships, in Holland, the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Australian Gold Coast and, most recently was a part of the Great Britain side that won Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics. In this interview we discuss her multi-sports background, her thoughts on the differences between club and international hockey and some of her experiences in Japan… The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Hockey Player Profiles is the thirteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series Tao MacLeod chats to players from the sport of hockey about their careers, lives and experiences. In episode four, we hear from Czech International Katerina Laciná… The 27 year old hockey player has played outside of her home nation since 2014, having been in the Netherlands, Germany, England (for East Grinstead) and in Australia. Now she lives in Antwerp and plays for Braxgata Hockey Club, in the Belgian top division. Katerina Laciná has won bronze medals at the 2015 Indoor World Cup and the 2020 Indoor European Championships. In 2015 the city of Prague hosted the EuroHockey Championships II Division. Here, she was a part of the squad that won the silver medal. In this episode we talk about the differences between club and international hockey around Europe, coming back from surgery, as well as how to promote development of the sport. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

With more than 300 international caps for Trinidad and Tobago, Kwan Browne has had an illustrious 17-year international career. A career that has seen him represent his country at the Commonwealth games, Pan American Games and Pan American Cup. Add to this his domestic career for Canterbury, East Grinstead and Hampstead & Westminster and you begin to see why Kwan is such a stalwart of the global hockey community. Alongside playing, Kwan has become a distinguished coach, having been heavily involved in the GB junior system and Elite Development Programme. Kwan now acts as player/coach for Hampstead & Westminster, Head of Hockey for Mill Hill school and as an assistant coach for England and GB senior men's squad. Listen to Kwan in conversation with Jack Rolfe, founder of The Coaching Lab, as they discuss the dynamic of player/coach, his coaching principles and youth development.

Hockey Player Profiles is the thirteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series Tao MacLeod chats to players from the sport of hockey about their careers, lives and experiences. In episode three, we hear from 33 year old, Scottish born, English based Ross Stott. Ross Stott is a former Scottish international, who has gone to two Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 and has played over 100 times for his country. Hailing from Tayside, he started out with his local club Dundee Wanderers, before moving to play for Kelburne Hockey Club and Grove Menzieshill H.C. over in Glasgow. After this he moved to England, where he played for Bowdon. Now he is in his second stint at East Grinstead H.C. In this interview Ross his opinion on the hockey played across Britain, Hockey 5's and the FIH Pro League. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

I was born in south africa. I migrated to Australia in 2008. My husband is English from East Grinstead. I met him in Canada in 2007. The reason I migrated. I arrived here with two small kids on my own work visa to see if I could make a go of it. I started a joint business with John in 2012 (He runs finances and I am the rest) Now we all work in the business. Carolees my daughter is my right hand. She is also a mom and married. I am a granny! Or as I call it a GLAMMY!I am so purposeful about the work we do and the difference I can make in people's lives. In our practice, we have managed to help people all through ASIA and I am determined to keep working on helping people grow and be better with others.My dad was a minister so maybe that's why I am so passionate about people. I was brought up in a way that I would serve the community and work tirelessly in the church to help people. I remember at 17 I said I wanted to be a minister and my dad said Girls don't do that. Who would have known that 30 years later I would be running a business where I work with people and help them be better every day.I have to be honest and say I wasn't always this way inclined. I was very driven to work hard and improve the lives of my kids so I worked my way into an executive leadership role (2x) and I loved it yet I needed to do more and be more! My Guide shares some light on the journey! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Bucknor and Dr. Heather Furnas discuss implicit bias within the field of plastic surgery using a gender-specific Implicit Association Test (IAT), specifically looking at gender and career stereotypes. This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Testing for Implicit Gender Bias among Plastic Surgeons” by Alexandra Bucknor, Ledibabari M. Ngaage, Kirsten J. Taylor, Parisa Kamali, Hinne A. Rakhorst, Irene M. J. Mathijssen and Heather Furnas. Read it for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/GenderBiasinPS Dr. Bucknor is a Plastic Surgery Registrar at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, United Kingdom. Dr. Furnas is a board-certified plastic surgeon, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, the Plastic Surgery Focus Section Editor of “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,” and an Associate Editor on the Editorial Board of “PRS Global Open.” Your host, Dr. Damian Marucci, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia. #PRSGlobalOpen #KeynotesPodcast #PlasticSurgery

In this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Bucknor and Dr. Heather Furnas discuss implicit bias within the field of plastic surgery using a gender-specific Implicit Association Test (IAT), specifically looking at gender and career stereotypes. This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Testing for Implicit Gender Bias among Plastic Surgeons” by Alexandra Bucknor, Ledibabari M. Ngaage, Kirsten J. Taylor, Parisa Kamali, Hinne A. Rakhorst, Irene M. J. Mathijssen and Heather Furnas. Read it for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/GenderBiasinPS Dr. Bucknor is a Plastic Surgery Registrar at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, United Kingdom. Dr. Furnas is a board-certified plastic surgeon, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, the Plastic Surgery Focus Section Editor of “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,” and an Associate Editor on the Editorial Board of “PRS Global Open.” Your host, Dr. Damian Marucci, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia. #PRSGlobalOpen #KeynotesPodcast #PlasticSurgery

Hockey Dream Team is the twelfth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series we hear from a variety of members of the global hockey community, including players, coaches, umpires and journalists. In each episode Tao MacLeod speaks with hockey personalities, about topics relevant to them and the sport. Then the guests give their picks for a six-a-side hockey team. One guest chooses a men's team, whilst the other puts forward a women's side. The debate is then who we have for a combined mixed gender six-a-side Dream Team. Simon Faulkner is the captain of the indoor and outdoor men's first teams at East Grinstead Hockey Club, having carved out a fairly successful club career in the two variations of the game. Coming from a well known family within the sport, he has grown up in the world of English and British hockey. Simon picks the men's six-a-side indoor dream team. Becky Ward is travelling to the upcoming EuroHockey Championships as the captain of the Scottish Ladies Team, after having won the second tier continental tournament in 2019. She is a full international in both the outdoor and indoor variations of hockey. Currently she represents the Western Wildcats Hockey Club and has also played for Dundee Wanderers, hailing from Tayside herself. Becky picks the women's six-a-side indoor dream team. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

I have to admit I was a bit nervous speaking to award-winning aesthetic nurse Anna today.  I am 39 and I have got lots of little lines cropping up on my forehead but I am resisting temptation. The podcast was filmed on Zoom and the first thing I noticed was how incredible and glowing Anna’s skin was. I, however, had been caught out on a rare, sunny April morning and was bright red and more wrinkled than normal. We had a great time talking about everything from the perfect skin regime to sensitive skin, exfoliation and SPF. We went on to talk about retinol, Profilo, Botox and fillers and ended with her desert island products.  I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. Follow Anna Baker on Instagram @annabakeraesthetics Anna Baker BN RGN INP PGCert (Appl. Clin. Ed.) PGDip (Clin. Ed) Aesthetic Nurse, Trainer & Qualified Educator Show notes Profhilo @profhilo_ukSkinBetter Science @skinbetterukRevision Skincare UK @revisionskincareuk Dermalux @dermaluxled Anna Baker's Biography:  Anna Baker is an award-winning Aesthetic Nurse, Trainer & Qualified Educator with over 12 years experience in Aesthetic Medicine. She has held senior nurse injectable positions at several high street clinic chains and jointly set up 2 nurse-led aesthetic clinics in conjunction with Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Dalvi Humzah, as well as nurse led topical photodynamic therapy clinics in conjunction with Galderma UK Ltd. She co-founded the multi-award winning training brand Dalvi Humzah Aesthetic Training in 2012 and maintains a Tutor faculty position. Anna practices from The Retreatery, a nurse-led clinic in East Grinstead, West Sussex. With a keen interest in facial anatomy, Anna holds a post-graduate certificate in Applied Clinical Anatomy-specialising in head and neck anatomy, and has undertaken the NMC Practice Educator Qualification at King’s College London as part of her on current MA in Clinical Education studies. Anna was awarded ‘Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of The Year’ at the Aesthetic Awards 2017, and ‘Highly Commended’ in 2015 & 2016.   Anna is part of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing and is the Aesthetic Nursing Section Editor for The PMFA Journal, and frequently contributes anatomical and aesthetic articles to a number of journals. She regularly presents at national and international aesthetic and anatomical conferences and has been a previous runner up for ‘Dermatology Nurse of The Year’ at The British Journal of Nursing Awards in 2014 and been awarded ‘Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of The Year’ at The British Journal of Nursing Awards in 2016, Anna is a board member for The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), and jointly leads the Education & Training Committee on behalf of this organisation. Anna also works on an independent consultancy basis and as a Key Opinion Leader with a number of aesthetic companies, including NeoStrata, TSK, Skinbetter Science, IBSA, Ha-Derma, and is the Clinical Lead & Nurse Trainer for Aesthetic Source. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com  The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

“The Town That Didn’t Stare is a podcast documentary about Britain’s Twin Peaks: East Grinstead, the home of alternative religions and spirituality in the UK.”Over six episodes, writer and producer Nick Hilton explores how East Grinstead became a “figure of national curiosity” in England. The culprits? The Mormons, Scientologists, Guinea Pigs, prime meridian and maybe even Led Zeppelin.Located in the South East of England, East Grinstead has an unusual history for a small town. It is home to a surprising array of religious groups and is perhaps best known for its association with Scientology. L Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology set up residence and international headquarters there in 1967.During World War II, an innovative medical institution was founded in the town. Directed by Sir Archibald McIndoe, the centre specialised in reconstructive surgery and other experimental treatments for RAF burn victims. It became known as The Guinea Pig Club.Nick pursues an explanation for East Grinstead’s status as a “hot spot of alternative thought” through interviews with Jon Ronson, Ian Sellar, Itiel Dror, John Sweeney and others. The Town That Didn’t Stare is an informative and entertaining podcast that is also a serious and humorous listen.In this episode of MetaPod, Nick Hilton talks to us about influences on the The Town That Didn’t Stare. These include Jon Ronson‘s The Butterfly Effect, Kevin Roose‘s Rabbit Hole podcast and the soundtrack of Stranger Things. We also discuss the state of play for independent podcast producers, podcast marketing and the role of influencers in podcasting.⁠

I chat to 2X Guinness World Record holder, former Royal Marine, former Team GB bobsleigh and founder and head coach of Atlas Fitness Conditioning in East Grinstead, Jim Galvin. We cover evolutionary biology, Stoic philosophy, long-term goals vs short-term impulses, and why he shaved his baked bean head in the middle of winter. Check Jim out on Instagram and on the Atlas Fitness Conditioning website. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!

A charitable foundation in the name of the New Zealand police officer, Matt Ratana, who was killed in a London police station two months ago is being launched today in the UK. It's been set up by his friends at East Grinstead rugby club and aims to raise money to support the rugby initatives that Ratana promoted. Susie Ferguson speaks to Joanne Gillam, a friend of Matt Ratana's and a member for the East Grinstead Rugby Club.

East Grinstead, the home of Scientologists, Mormons, Rosicrucians and more; a nexus for ley lines, a perfect Prime Meridian settlement and Britain's most haunted town. But why? Why is East Grinstead, this little town in Sussex, so strange? What happened to make East Grinstead this unstaring town? Is this a question that can ever be truly answered? And do we really want to know the answer? The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. The interviewees on this episode were: Ian Sellar, Eileen Barker, Jack Valero Jon Ronson, Jonathan Parrett, Jack Tindale, Tim Bale and Itiel Dror.  This is the final part of a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) . For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

Darren Cheesman is an ex-England and Great Britain Hockey hockey International who is now a High-Performance Coach for England Hockey and the FIH, as well as a Coach Educator for FIH. ​ In addition to previously being a member of England and Great Britain Hockey Teams, he was also a member of the Great Britain U21 team that won Silver Medal at the 2007 Junior Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. ​ The Midfielder / Forward plays club hockey at Southgate, after spells at Reading, East Grinstead, and Old Loughtonians. After playing in the 2005 Junior World Cup, Cheesman was signed by Oranje Zwart, a Hoof classy club in the Netherlands. He spent a year there playing with and against the best players in the world. During his first spell at East Grinstead, Cheesman was voted 'Premier League Player of the Year.' Cheesman played an instrumental role in East Grinstead's successes both domestically and in the Euro Hockey League. ​ Cheesman came into hockey through Arsenal FC's 'Sport in the Community' program. It is a program that sees the football club send coaches into local schools and communities to teach them various sports. Cheesman attended Arsenal's 'in the community' scheme and gained opportunities and life skills to help him reach his position today. ​ ​ Kate Richardson-Walsh is an Olympic Gold and Bronze Medal winning English field hockey player. She was capped a record 375 times for her country and was the England and Great Britain Captain for 13 years. ​ Richardson-Walsh made both her England and Great Britain debuts in 1999 and has since gone on to play at the full range of international tournaments, including four Summer Olympics, four Hockey World Cups, and four Commonwealth Games. Between 2013 and 2016, she was elected to the British Olympic Association Athletes' Commission and European Olympic Athlete's Commissions. ​ In 2003 aged 23 years old, Richardson-Walsh was made captain of the senior GB hockey team, a role she held for a further 13 years until her retirement in 2016. ​ Richardson-Walsh became the most capped female in Great Britain on 20 February 2016 during test matches in Australia when she overtook Karen Brown, who had 355 caps. ​ In 2016 Richardson-Walsh captained the women's hockey team to their first gold medal at an Olympics. The team was undefeated throughout the tournament, beating the Netherlands in the final in a shoot-out. Kate was selected to be the Team GB flag bearer at the closing ceremony for the Rio Olympics. ​ Since 1999 Kate has played in 7 EuroHockey Championships, taking bronze in 2011, silver in 2013, and gold in front of a home crowd in London in 2015. ​ After 375 appearances for her country, 19 medals, 49 goals, and 13 years as GB and England Captain, she confirmed her retirement from international hockey after the Rio Olympic Games. ​ Kate is an athlete ambassador for sports website platform Pitchero and endorses Osaka hockey sticks. She currently serves as an ambassador for the Women's Sport Trust and supports disability hockey as an ambassador for Access Sport. Kate is in the EHF Hall of Fame. ​

In 1556, three martyrs are burned at the stake. In 1812, the Prime Minister is gunned down in the House of Commons. And in 1996 a businessman is shot returning to his mansion. This is the story of East Grinstead, its violent history and its ghosts. The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. The interviewees on this episode were: Nick Hall, Caroline Metcalf, David and Anne-Noelle Pinnegar, Barry Depp, Christopher French, Jonathan Parrett and Kim Sengupta This is the fifth part of a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) . For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

What is the Guinea Pig Club? At the height of the Second World War, the sleepy Sussex town of East Grinstead played host to one of the most remarkable and revolutionary medical facilities of the 20th Century. The town's famous Guinea Pigs were severely burned airmen who had come to the Queen Victoria hospital for treatment under the scalpel of the great Archibald McIndoe. What happened from there has become the stuff of local legend and earned East Grinstead its nickname: the town that didn't stare. The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. The interviewees on this episode were: Emily Mayhew, Gordon Bebb, Jonathan Parrett, Kathryn Ferry, Jonn Elledge and Martin Jennings. This is the third part of a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) . For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

There is something that makes East Grinstead special, and has drawn extraordinary people to what looks, on the surface, like a very ordinary town. Amongst those who read the land like a book – like a religious text – there are those who say that the town marks the confluence of ley lines, the invisible underground energy currents that, for millennia, have silently and secretly governed the fate of mankind. Could it be that the town that didn't stare is Britain's most unusual town because of these ancient, mystic powers?  The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. The interviewees on this episode were: Graham Gardner, Professor Elizabeth Loftus, Amelia Tait, Louise Devoy, Richard Creightmore, Marc Heal and Damh the Bard.  This is the third part of a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) . For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

Seventy-five years ago, on July 9, 1943, a Dornier Do 217E became separated from the rest of its 10-plane Luftwaffe flight as it entered a cloudbank on its way to bomb London.  Likely based near the town of Toulouse, France, close to the Spanish border, the German bombers had crossed the English coast at Hastings on one of hundreds of raids that dropped tens of thousands of tonnes of bombs over the course of the Second World War, killing some 60,000 British civilians and injuring 80,000 more—most of them Londoners.

In 1959, L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, one of the world's most controversial religions, bought a manor house in the sleepy Sussex town of East Grinstead. In doing so, he changed everything for that town. East Grinstead was now world famous, not as a middle class commuter town with a beautiful timber-clad high street, but as the focus point of global concerns about abuses and corruption in alternative religion. How did it happen? What is life like for British Scientologists? And what did this little town do once it became Britain's home of occultist belief systems? The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. The interviewees on this episode were: Tony Ortega, Professor Eileen Barker, Jon Ronson, Charlotte G, Jon Atack, John Sweeney, Peter Fagg and Ken Eckersley.  This is the second part of a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) . For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

This week Pathfinder is featuring Nick Hilton's new show from Podot, The Town That Didn't Stare. There is a town in southern England, nestled between the ancient Ashdown Forest and the untamed beauty of the High Weald, called East Grinstead. Locals refer to it as "the town that didn't stare"; a place where you are not judged by what you look like or how you live your life. It's no surprise then, perhaps, that it's the the nexus of Britain's alternative religious scene: from the Scientologists to the Mormons, Opus Dei to Paganism, East Grinstead has it all.

From the early humans of the Middle Pleistocene era through to the Norman conquest, the history of Sussex is a tale for the ages. East Grinstead, the town that didn't stare, is nestled in this landscape, but what do we know of the thousands of years before the bricks, houses and churches of the town sprang up? What do we know of this wild land where rhinoceros once roamed free? What emerged from the malaria filled marshland of the Sussex coast? The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. The interviewees on this episode were: Mark Roberts, Miles Russell, Damh the Bard, Christopher Hewitt, Caroline Metcalf and Jon Ronson. This is the first part of a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com (http://podotpods.com/) . For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

There is a town in southern England, nestled between the ancient Ashdown Forest and the untamed beauty of the High Weald, called East Grinstead. Locals refer to it as "the town that didn't stare"; a place where you are not judged by what you look like or how you live your life. It's no surprise then, perhaps, that it's the the nexus of Britain's alternative religious scene: from the Scientologists to the Mormons, Opus Dei to Paganism, East Grinstead has it all. The Town That Didn't Stare follows the history of East Grinstead from early humans through to the present day, via the incredible story of Archibald McIndoe in the Second World War. It is a story for the ages. The Town That Didn’t Stare is written, produced and presented by Nick Hilton.   Intro and incidental music by George Jennings. End credits music by Matt Payne and Ollie Lloyd at Shipyard Audio. Podcast artwork by Tom Humberstone. This is the trailer for a 6-part series available on all good podcast platforms. You can find out more about the show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook – just go to @thetownpod – or visit www.thetownpod.com (http://www.thetownpod.com/) for episode notes and more information.    The Town That Didn’t Stare is a Podot podcast, for more information visit podotpods.com. For sales and advertising, email nick@podotpods.com

EPISODE INTRODUCTION:Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet as they delve into a barber's perspective from across the pond. Charlie Baker from Studio NINETY3 in England weighs in on what it means to be a barber, what it takes to succeed, and what he's doing to be successful during this transition the entire world is going through. On episode 10 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:Putting a spotlight on the barber communityHow has COVID-19 affected the U.K.Charlie’s journey into the barbering worldHow the path led to entrepreneurshipCharlie's thoughts on following passionThe magic behind the barber communityThe social aspect of barberingHow each barbershop has it’s own vibePlans for local businesses to open back up in the U.K.Charlie's thoughts on how the barber community will evolve post COVID-19Charlie shares some thoughts about East Grinstead, the community where he runs his shopBiggest struggle as an entrepreneur Questions from the audience:What do you miss most right now, is it the interaction with your customers or perfecting your craft? or just the grind of building your business as an entrepreneur?

The fourth season of the Half Court Press Podcast focuses on the people that help to develop and educate those in their respective games. In the series, View from the Touchline, Tao MacLeod talks to coaches from different backgrounds about their philosophies on sport, the techniques used when teaching and their approach to their job. In our fifth episode we talk to football coach Chris Faust. Originally from Germany, Chris is the head coach of the Austrian women's hockey team. He is also involved with the East Grinstead indoor set up.

In our third series of the Half Court Press Podcast, we take a look at the players who are out on the pitch, court or field. Players in Profile, sees Tao MacLeod talk to athletes who have had an interesting career in their sport of choice. Episode five of this third season is with Tess Howard. Born in Cambridge, she has played hockey for Durham University and East Grinstead. Over the past year she has set the astroturfs alight for both England and Great Britain...

This is the last episode in the series of Corona beating podcasts. It's been such an enlightening experience and this last episode is a real beauty! Jim talks about some simple but effective ways to combat this difficult time we are experiencing and ways to feel great. "Hey everyone, how are you. How’s week two of the lockdown going? This first series of my podcasts has centred around giving you strategies to help you navigate these choppy waters, to steer a course for yourself and your loved ones that you wouldn’t have the opportunity to do so without this enforced period of sequestrationThere’s no doubt the world will be a different place when we venture out of our cocoonment. What I truly hope is that everyone comes out of the other side with a different perspective on their life. Perhaps we will be more about community than self, more about talking than texting, more volunteerism over materialism. Whatever it is lets all make a decision to come out of this stronger and better. The show is afterall about optimism!I have huge pleasure introducing someone that I’ve known for a few years now and really looked on in admiration his enthusiasm and zest for life, his business, his clients and genuinely is one of the nicest guys on the planet. He is one of those rare people that after just a moment with him you are immediately more optimistic and motivated. We’re going to delve a bit deeper and try to find out some of his secrets to a happy and healthy lifeJim passed out as a Royal Marines Commando in 2009. With a plan to only ever serve 4-5 years, he was, in his words, lucky enough to be quite busy during that period, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan, along with training packages in Germany and Egypt.About 9 months before he left, he attended open trials for the Great Britain Bobsleigh Team, having been a Sprinter in his youth, and spent every hour of the home stretch of his military career training, and became 1 of only 6 men and women to make the International Team, from the 130 that initially trialled that year.2 years later, and having spent huge stretches of time out of the Country and competing for Team GB, Jim moved to East Grinstead, where he started ATLAS Fitness Conditioning, a functional fitness training business designed to help busy, working people build a great foundation of strength and fitness.5 years on and ATLAS boasts a team of 6 amazing coaches. It’s these trusted coaches’ ability to hold down the fort that allows Jim to pursue his other passion - travel….."Jim can be contacted through his website www.afconditioning.co.uk where you can claim your FREE 2 week unlimited class pass (subject to Corona restrictions) To finish I would just like to say it’s been a huge privilege to have spoken to all of my last four guests and I hope that you have found their advice and help something that you can incorporate into your life during these tough times. I guarantee you will not regret it and you will be ready, ready to take on life when we come out of the other side of this virus.Xavier Rudd wrote in his song, Follow the Sun - “Tomorrow is a new day for everyone, brand new moon and a brand new sun”. Remember the sun has risen millions of times before you and I were here and it will after we’re gone, so in this microcosm of time that we have on this earth LET'S make the most of it.Stay safe, stay strong. Steve x

We talk to Jason Henson about gypsy jazz and the music of Steve Aston.   Plus Sam has been on national and international musical adventures, and Alex talks about Jenny Green and her jazz club in East Grinstead.  And, of course, all our latest news on the Brighton jazz scene and gig recommendations for the coming months.    Music from:   Veronica Swift: Forget About The Boy, (Confessions) Emmet Cohen Jitterbug Waltz (Dirty In Detroit) Steve Aston: Dypsomania Steve Aston:  Venison Night Steve Aston:  Magali Jenny Green: I Caught a touch of your love Jo Harrop:  Fine and Dandy Imogen Ryall: Bacharach Type Tune   Incidental Music from Terry Pack’s Trees:  El Pueblo Unido

Simon Elliott joins us from East Grinstead and looks at the call to be both relational and missional Christians

Join me as I round up the thrills and spills of Super 6s finals day. Match reports and behind the scenes interviews with some of the main players on the day as East Grinstead were crowned Kings and Queens of the domestic indoor scene.

Does running damage your knees? And is cycling any better? Runner, cyclist, GP and Inside Health regular, Dr Margaret McCartney goes to the new Motion Analysis Lab at Glasgow's Jubilee Hospital and asks orthopaedic surgeon and competitive cyclist Jason Roberts about the latest evidence. Around 30,000 people a year suffer cardiac arrest - their heart suddenly stops pumping blood around their body - and fewer than one in ten survive. Paramedics and ambulance crews will give CPR and use a defibrillator to try to restart the heart, and for the past 50 plus years, most patients will be given a shot of adrenaline too. But a landmark new study funded by the government and run by Warwick Medical School reveals that giving adrenaline barely increases survival and almost doubles the risk of severe brain damage. Dr Margaret McCartney discusses likely changes to policy with Dr Mark Porter. It's said that eyes are the windows to the soul - and certainly looking into other peoples' is the key part of human interaction. But what if one of yours isn't real? Sixty thousand people in the UK have an artificial eye and Europe's largest maxillo-facial laboratory at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead offers a bespoke service where specialists make individual eyes from live sittings. Susan lost one eye as a child and she tells Mark that her latest prosthesis is her favourite. Why? Because it's almost half the weight of eyes she's had fitted before. Dr Emma Worrall, principal prosthetist, has invented a lighter sphere. In a lightbulb moment sitting in a café stirring a sugar cube into her coffee and watching it melt, Emma tells Mark that she realised she could build the plastic sphere around sugar, drill a tiny hole, then melt the sugar out of the middle! Twenty patients at the hospital are now benefiting from lighter eyes (which means less surgery). And there's another plus. The new eyes float in the swimming pool and the sea! Producer: Fiona Hill.

Copycat biologic drugs, to treat conditions from arthritis and psoriasis to breast cancer and lymphoma, could save hundreds of millions of pounds off the NHS drugs bill. Called biosimilars, these close copies give the same clinical benefit at a fraction of the cost. Up to now the problem has been take-up, but a new initiative led by the specialist UK cancer centre, London's Royal Marsden, run across the NHS Cancer Vanguard, has demonstrated that patients can be switched effectively onto the cheaper drugs. Chief pharmacist at the Royal Marsden, Dr Jatinder Harchowal, who led the national staff education programme, tells Mark that getting clinicians and patients on board was key to achieving an 80% take up for the blood cancer biosimilar, rituximab. This month a biosimilar copy of the breast and stomach cancer drug, Herceptin (generic name trastuzumab) is being introduced to patients too. Imogen had sleep problems for almost 30 years and she admits that at times, her insomnia left her in a desperate state. For years she took sleeping tablets but she ended up increasing the dosage, to no effect. Eventually she found help at Queen Victoria Hospital's Sleep Disorder Clinic in East Grinstead. Mark visits the clinic and finds out from its Clinical Director Dr Peter Venn that sleeping tablets aren't the answer to insomnia and cognitive behaviour therapy, which Imogen used, is the best treatment. Scotland has led the UK nations in allowing early medical abortion at home. Wales in the past 10 days has followed their lead. So where does this leave England? Dr Margaret McCartney reports from Glasgow about the choice now available for Scottish women who opt for a medical termination. Since last autumn the second pill that induces the breakdown of the womb lining can be taken at home, a practice that already happens in Scandinavia and parts of the USA. Dr Audrey Brown, a consultant in sexual and reproductive healthcare, tells Margaret that the impetus for the change in practice in Scotland came directly from women who didn't want to make the second clinic visit for the second set of drugs and risk cramping and bleeding on the way home. A woman who has opted for early medical abortion at home in Scotland shares her experience with Inside Health. Producer: Fiona Hill.

My Dad organises my secret audition for a professional Ballet School in East Grinstead. I then meet another influential lady in my life whilst I Polka in the biggest studio I have ever seen.

Olivia joins Dave Roberts on his Music for Grown-Ups show - 12th April 2018. Topics - Animas, Coaching, Olivia's book and launch event in East Grinstead.

The UK has one of the highest recorded rates of acid attacks in the world, nearly 500 cases in 2016. Most of the victims are men and most have corrosive liquid, typically acid or bleach, squirted into their faces while they are being mugged for their phone, bag or car. Andrew Keene was attacked in London last year while he sat in his car, and blinded by a robber who then drove off in his car. He's had five operations, including two corneal grafts, to try to restore the sight in his right eye. Dr Mark Porter talks to Andrew at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, where sight-saving eye surgery was pioneered over sixty years ago. This hospital set up the UK's first Eye Bank for donor eyes and it is from these donations that eyes, damaged like Andrew's, are repaired using grafts. Mark hears about the shortage of donated corneas which mean long waiting lists for eye surgery and Eye Bank head Dr Nigel Jordan tells him they're having to import donor eyes from the USA to meet demand. BBC News anchor George Alagiah has gone public with the news that his bowel cancer has come back three years after it was diagnosed at an advanced stage. He has questioned why screening starts at different ages in different parts of the UK. If he lived in Scotland where the bowel cancer screening programme starts at 50, up to 10 years before the rest of the country, he would have been screened earlier and his cancer might have been picked up earlier, making it easier to treat. Inside Health's Dr Margaret McCartney discusses the complexities involved in rolling out national screening programmes and tells Mark why there's a difference in Scotland and the rest of the UK about the starting age for bowel screening. Until a couple of years ago, children who were born without a limb, or those who lost a limb after illness or injury, could get a traditional prosthesis, or artificial limb fitted, but it was a limb of the most basic kind which would enable them to walk, but not to run or do sports. But thanks to money released into a special fund by the Department of Health in England, for the last 18 months these children have been fitted with the high-tech futuristic-looking prostheses - racing blades - that allow them to run, jump and compete in all sorts of activities and sports. Mark visits a paediatric rehabilitation clinic at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and meets the children who are benefiting from these new activity blades.

Oh look it's that podcast you listen to, the one where the topic is regularly video games. This week, Ash is in patiochat, completiontown, and other places as well. Meanwhile, Alex went to a gig, to a restaurant, and to work. We chat about East Grinstead, Full Throttle, and loads and loads of racing games. We dismiss a game we've barely played, a game we don't want to play, and another game which we'll never play. Nothing is out this week, except that game what I was talking about earlier, Funk's on his holishlay, PJ questions the future, and finally, Mel presents us with some of his art.

For forty years Ron Miscavige was a member of a religious cult known throughout the world as Scientology. He is also the father of Scientology's CEO—David Miscavige. Scientology was created by Science-Fiction Author, L. Ron Hubbard.   In 2012 Ron Miscavige and his wife, Beth, forever left behind their lives, and their families—potentially forever—in search of truth, and real freedom outside of the grasp of the Ruthless and ideological deceit of David Miscavige, and Scientology. Topics touched on include:   ► When did Ron Miscavige get his family involved in the world of Scientology ► What was Scientology like under L. Ron Hubbard and was there a dramatic change once David Miscavige took over ► Is Scientology a socialist like community ► What Level of Scientology did Ron reach prior to leaving ► Does Scientology have deep and dark secrets on their major celebrities like Tom Cruise ► What Did Elvis Presley have to say about Scientology after meeting with them ► Why is Ron speaking out about Scientology and his own son ► What is known about Scientology's belief in Xenu (the dictator of the "Galactic Confederacy" who 75 million years ago brought billions of his people to Earth (then known as "Teegeeack") in DC-8-like spacecraft, stacked them around volcanoes, and killed them with hydrogen bombs.) ► Plus much more! Levels of Scientology: OT I OT I comes after completing OT eligibility and OT preps (qv), this consists of walking about and counting people until one has a "win", and similar god-like procedures. EP (End Phenomena) is to extrovert a being, and bring about an awareness of himself in relation to others and the physical universe. OT II OT II consists of hundreds of boring "implants" written in Hubbard's hand like "to be or not to be", followed by "spotting the light" that accompanied the "implants." EP (End Phenomena; the final result of processing "therapy") is rehabilitation of intention and ability to project intention. OT III OT III, also called "The Wall of Fire". Deals with Incident 2, Xenu, the evil galactic overlord, and the H bombs on Hawaii 76 million years ago. Hubbard said that anyone who was exposed to this level casually would "freewheel" through it, become a chronic insomniac, then get sick and die. "Locating and auditing of body thetans on Incident I (first incident in MEST universe) and Incident II (incident which caused the degradation of these beings into body thetans and clusters as caused by Xenu approximately seventy-five million years ago). OT IV OT IV; the Operating Thetan drug rundown. New OT IV gets rid of the effects of taking drugs in past lifetimes for a few thousand dollars. You should really see this land in FLA; it is near Clearwater... "Mocking-up and unmocking implants from Clearing Course in order to prevent future implanting plus the handling and rehabilitation of past auditing. OT V OT V; get rid of those damn Body Thetans! EP (End Phenomena) is cause over life. Should be cause over your debt; you'll need it. New OT 5 starts what is call New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans, NED for OTs or NOTS, reputed to be for removing BTs (Body Thetans; evil spirit infestations) that didn't respond on OT3. Physical universe familiarization, for only a few 'thou, was a part of old OT V. "A series of drills directed at the Pre-OT's handling of, and relationship to, MEST. Drills were to be done exterior. OT VI OT VI; what, more body thetans? New OT 6 teaches the sucker, I mean the Pre-OT, to do NOTs, New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans, solo. OT VI is very expensive; it is easy to run up a $40,000 bill to get ready for the next step, OT VII. OT ability drills for a few 'thou more constituted old OT VI. OT VII OT VII; and still more? On OT VII one does NOTS, New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans, solo. New OT VII is cheaper than New OT V, as only the six month C/S'ing and the final certainly check are paid for and the main work is left to the mark himself. Old OT VII was projection of intention and polish up for a few more 'thou...and you thought shouting was all you needed to project your intention. OT VIII OT VIII; Rumours are that the EP of this level is to cognite that Hubbard is god. After US $360,000, Hubbard had better be god, goddamn it, otherwise you've just been royally duped! Will you gain god-like abilities yourself? Plonk down the US $360,000 or so to get to this stratospheric level, and find out...or you could rent a clue for ten cents and buy a nice house and a couple cars with the money you'd save. OT VIII is the top of the current Grade Chart - OT IX won't be released until all the present Orgs are the size of the old Saint Hill Organization in East Grinstead, England, in the '60s - not until hell freezes over, in other words.

For forty years Ron Miscavige was a member of a religious cult known throughout the world as Scientology. He is also the father of Scientology's CEO—David Miscavige. Scientology was created by Science-Fiction Author, L. Ron Hubbard.   In 2012 Ron Miscavige and his wife, Beth, forever left behind their lives, and their families—potentially forever—in search of truth, and real freedom outside of the grasp of the Ruthless and ideological deceit of David Miscavige, and Scientology. Topics touched on include:   ► When did Ron Miscavige get his family involved in the world of Scientology ► What was Scientology like under L. Ron Hubbard and was there a dramatic change once David Miscavige took over ► Is Scientology a socialist like community ► What Level of Scientology did Ron reach prior to leaving ► Does Scientology have deep and dark secrets on their major celebrities like Tom Cruise ► What Did Elvis Presley have to say about Scientology after meeting with them ► Why is Ron speaking out about Scientology and his own son ► What is known about Scientology's belief in Xenu (the dictator of the "Galactic Confederacy" who 75 million years ago brought billions of his people to Earth (then known as "Teegeeack") in DC-8-like spacecraft, stacked them around volcanoes, and killed them with hydrogen bombs.) ► Plus much more! Levels of Scientology: OT I OT I comes after completing OT eligibility and OT preps (qv), this consists of walking about and counting people until one has a "win", and similar god-like procedures. EP (End Phenomena) is to extrovert a being, and bring about an awareness of himself in relation to others and the physical universe. OT II OT II consists of hundreds of boring "implants" written in Hubbard's hand like "to be or not to be", followed by "spotting the light" that accompanied the "implants." EP (End Phenomena; the final result of processing "therapy") is rehabilitation of intention and ability to project intention. OT III OT III, also called "The Wall of Fire". Deals with Incident 2, Xenu, the evil galactic overlord, and the H bombs on Hawaii 76 million years ago. Hubbard said that anyone who was exposed to this level casually would "freewheel" through it, become a chronic insomniac, then get sick and die. "Locating and auditing of body thetans on Incident I (first incident in MEST universe) and Incident II (incident which caused the degradation of these beings into body thetans and clusters as caused by Xenu approximately seventy-five million years ago). OT IV OT IV; the Operating Thetan drug rundown. New OT IV gets rid of the effects of taking drugs in past lifetimes for a few thousand dollars. You should really see this land in FLA; it is near Clearwater... "Mocking-up and unmocking implants from Clearing Course in order to prevent future implanting plus the handling and rehabilitation of past auditing. OT V OT V; get rid of those damn Body Thetans! EP (End Phenomena) is cause over life. Should be cause over your debt; you'll need it. New OT 5 starts what is call New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans, NED for OTs or NOTS, reputed to be for removing BTs (Body Thetans; evil spirit infestations) that didn't respond on OT3. Physical universe familiarization, for only a few 'thou, was a part of old OT V. "A series of drills directed at the Pre-OT's handling of, and relationship to, MEST. Drills were to be done exterior. OT VI OT VI; what, more body thetans? New OT 6 teaches the sucker, I mean the Pre-OT, to do NOTs, New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans, solo. OT VI is very expensive; it is easy to run up a $40,000 bill to get ready for the next step, OT VII. OT ability drills for a few 'thou more constituted old OT VI. OT VII OT VII; and still more? On OT VII one does NOTS, New Era Dianetics for Operating Thetans, solo. New OT VII is cheaper than New OT V, as only the six month C/S'ing and the final certainly check are paid for and the main work is left to the mark himself. Old OT VII was projection of intention and polish up for a few more 'thou...and you thought shouting was all you needed to project your intention. OT VIII OT VIII; Rumours are that the EP of this level is to cognite that Hubbard is god. After US $360,000, Hubbard had better be god, goddamn it, otherwise you've just been royally duped! Will you gain god-like abilities yourself? Plonk down the US $360,000 or so to get to this stratospheric level, and find out...or you could rent a clue for ten cents and buy a nice house and a couple cars with the money you'd save. OT VIII is the top of the current Grade Chart - OT IX won't be released until all the present Orgs are the size of the old Saint Hill Organization in East Grinstead, England, in the '60s - not until hell freezes over, in other words.

What Happened to your New Year's Resolutions? Malachi 3: 6-12 John Fernandez Member of West Street Baptist Church, East Grinstead

John Fernandez Love is a verb - Love One Another Member of Wes Street Baptist Church, East Grinstead

Phil Vickery is a chef, presenter and cookery book author and has been a part of the ‘This Morning’ family for over 11 years. He is regarded as one of Britain’s favourite chefs. Phil is a chef trained to the highest standards. He began his career as a Commis Chef at The Burlington Hotel on Folkestone seafront. He worked his way up the kitchen ranks and on his journey has worked in the very smart Michael’s Nook hotel in Grasmere, Cumbria, the Michelin starred Gravetye Manor in East Grinstead and Ian McAndrew’s Michelin starred restaurant ‘74’. He went on to become Head Chef at The Castle hotel in Taunton, where he won a Michelin star, 4 Rosettes in the ‘AA guide’ and ‘The Good Food Guide’ Restaurant of the Year among many other accolades.

Phil Vickery is a chef, presenter and cookery book author and has been a part of the ‘This Morning’ family for over 11 years. He is regarded as one of Britain’s favourite chefs. Phil is a chef trained to the highest standards. He began his career as a Commis Chef at The Burlington Hotel on Folkestone seafront. He worked his way up the kitchen ranks and on his journey has worked in the very smart Michael’s Nook hotel in Grasmere, Cumbria, the Michelin starred Gravetye Manor in East Grinstead and Ian McAndrew’s Michelin starred restaurant ‘74’. He went on to become Head Chef at The Castle hotel in Taunton, where he won a Michelin star, 4 Rosettes in the ‘AA guide’ and ‘The Good Food Guide’ Restaurant of the Year among many other accolades.

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the film director Michael Winner. Michael Winner is a film-maker, restaurant critic and columnist who has been called Britain's 'Jester Laureate'. He has enjoyed a career spanning 30 years as a director, working with Orson Welles, Marlon Brando and Faye Dunaway as well as being the man behind the controversial Death Wish films starring Charles Bronson. Born in October 1935, the only son of Helen and George Winner, Michael was a shy and sometimes lonely child. Even as a very young boy he knew he wanted to be connected to the movie industry - projecting shadow pictures and devising his own commentary when he was only five years old. At the age of 14 he was given his own showbusiness column in his local paper - which was syndicated across more than two dozen titles. It gave Michael access to some of the biggest stars of the time, including Nat King Cole, Bob Hope, the Marx Brothers.His first film, This is Belgium, was notable for being largely shot in East Grinstead. He says that while he admires directors who tackle social issues, he always wanted to be part of the glamour of Hollywood, making films that weren't to be taken too seriously and that were just a bit of fun.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Charge and Battle by Sir William Walton Book: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Luxury: Big supply of caviar

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the film director Michael Winner. Michael Winner is a film-maker, restaurant critic and columnist who has been called Britain's 'Jester Laureate'. He has enjoyed a career spanning 30 years as a director, working with Orson Welles, Marlon Brando and Faye Dunaway as well as being the man behind the controversial Death Wish films starring Charles Bronson. Born in October 1935, the only son of Helen and George Winner, Michael was a shy and sometimes lonely child. Even as a very young boy he knew he wanted to be connected to the movie industry - projecting shadow pictures and devising his own commentary when he was only five years old. At the age of 14 he was given his own showbusiness column in his local paper - which was syndicated across more than two dozen titles. It gave Michael access to some of the biggest stars of the time, including Nat King Cole, Bob Hope, the Marx Brothers. His first film, This is Belgium, was notable for being largely shot in East Grinstead. He says that while he admires directors who tackle social issues, he always wanted to be part of the glamour of Hollywood, making films that weren't to be taken too seriously and that were just a bit of fun. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Charge and Battle by Sir William Walton Book: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Luxury: Big supply of caviar