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In this thought-provoking episode, our hosts are joined by Graham Chisnell, Provincial Grand Mentor for East Kent.Together, they explore how shifting perspectives and greater awareness are paving the way for neurodiverse Freemasons to enjoy their Masonic journey fully.Discover how adapting mentoring and applying innovative approaches to learning our ritual can break down barriers, create inclusive environments and foster personal growth.Whether you're a mentor or a mentee, this episode offers invaluable insights into supporting Brethren with the full spectrum of learning differences, ensuring that every Freemason feels empowered to participate and thrive in their Lodges.Find Graham's 'Learning for Conditions' guide at this link:https://issuu.com/eastkentfreemasons/docs/learning_for_conditions_guide

It has been revealed 12-hour corridor waits at East Kent Hospitals are now the third worst in England.Figures show the trust that runs A&E departments in Margate and Ashford is struggling with the persistent strain on its services.A man in his 40s has died in a house fire in Faversham.There was a huge emergency response when the blaze broke out on Salters Lane in the early hours of Saturday.A charity worker from Herne Bay says she has been assaulted by people who were accusing her of being a 'dirty immigrant'.Maya runs a community support centre and free shop in the town, and has also been abused online after a video was shared on social media.A disabled man has criticised Ashford Borough Council after being told he cannot live in his dead dad's bungalow.Rob Pollock has osteoarthritis, and wanted to move into his father's house in Charing because of his mobility issues and the memories attached.The new Labour MP for Ashford, Sojan Joseph, has joined a campaign for Eurostar trains to stop in Kent again.The service stopped calling at Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations during Covid, but thousands of people have signed a petition for it to resume.New speed restrictions are set to come into force in parts of Sevenoaks.A number of roads are being reduced to 20 miles per hour in a bid to improve safety and reduce pollution.And in football, Gillingham got off to a great start in the new league two season with a 4-1 win over Carlisle United.Hear from manager Mark Bonner, who took charge of his first game for the Gills at the weekend.

A man's been arrested following reports of a sex attack in Gillingham.An area was cordoned off by police earlier - hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who was there earlier.Also in today's podcast, The mum of a boy who died in a hit and run in Folkestone is calling for reforms to the justice system.Seven-year-old William Brown Jr was trying to collect a football from Sandgate Esplanade when he was struck last December.Almost 40 fines have been issued to food delivery riders in Canterbury after new rules came into force.The public spaces protection order bans riders from aggressive driving, dangerous manoeuvres, excessive noise and putting others at risk.Footage has been released of the moment police arrested a Maidstone man as part of an investigation into half a tonne of cannabis.A bloodstain found amongst the drugs in a storage container was forensically linked to John Small, 61, from Brunswick Street.There's been a significant increase in the number of cases of rickets in part of Kent - according to figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast.122 were recorded in 2019 by East Kent hospitals trust - that had risen to 580 last year.Cricket, and Kent's Zak Crawley says he'll continue to play aggressively as England take on the West Indies in the second Test.England have a 1-0 lead after winning by more than an innings at Lord's last week.

Welcome to the H.J. Talks About Abuse podcast, the podcast where we talk about sexual abuse cases in the hope that it will assist listeners in openly discussing topics which have been ignored for too long. This podcast is brought to you by the abuse team at Hugh James. We are lawyers, so we tend to speak about the legal aspects of abuse cases, but we aren't too shy to speak up about the broader issues faced by survivors of sexual abuse, too. We hope that you find it interesting, but more than that, if you are a survivor of sexual abuse, we hope that you find our discussion empowering. In this episode, Danielle Vincent is joined by Zoe Bell, Director of East Kent Rape Crisis Centre. Zoe shares her inspiring journey from a volunteer helpline worker to director of the center, highlighting the impactful work being done to support survivors of sexual abuse. They discuss the center's innovative therapeutic approaches, such as walk and talk therapy and side by side therapy, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for survivors. Zoe also talks about the Kickback Group, a survivor-led initiative providing invaluable feedback to shape the services offered at the center. Additionally, she shares her experience of being invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of her work in the sexual violence sector. For those in need of support or more information about the services offered by East Kent Rape Crisis Centre, Danielle provides details on how to get in touch and access resources. Tune in to hear more about the incredible work being done to support survivors and the importance of having their voices heard. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please visit our website or contact us directly. Thank you for listening.

An inquest has heard a dad-of-two with an agonising back injury was found dead in bed after unintentionally overdosing on painkillers. The 31-year-old was discovered unresponsive by his heartbroken partner at their home in Birchington last November. Also in today's podcast, one year on from a landslide which closed a major road, residents and businesses have been left counting the financial, emotional and physical costs.The A226 Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe collapsed and people living nearby are desperately demanding action.An alarming survey has revealed more than half of staff at a Kent NHS trust would not be happy for a loved one to be treated there.In what bosses admit is a “shocking indictment” of the organisation, just 45% of workers at East Kent Hospitals are content with the “standard of care”.Controversial ventilation units ruining one of the most iconic views in Britain are set to be moved.The rooftop equipment was installed as part of a new medical school run by Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) in the city's North Holmes Road.And hear from a 75-year-old glass merchant from Rainham celebrating 60 years in the glazing business. He's worked for the same company since he left school and says he has no plans to retire. 

On this episode we discuss the quality of maternity services in the NHS, which have remained firmly in the spotlight. We cover a recent HSJ investigation into delayed inductions of labour and cover the broader challenges facing maternity services amid multiple inquiries and more 'inadequate' CQC ratings.  Also more on why families whose babies died in the East Kent maternity scandal are still having to prove legal liability to get any compensation. 

An A&E crisis engulfing two Kent hospital trusts saw an elderly woman with dementia endure a “dehumanising” three-day wait for a bed.Emergency departments across the county last month reported a record number of patients experiencing delays of 12 hours or more before being admitted to a ward.Also in today's podcast, an asylum seeker who has resorted to sleeping under a rowing boat on a Kent beach is warning others “Don't come here - the system is broken”.Alaa Eldin is from Syria, he was left homeless and penniless after his application for asylum was struck out. There are concerns plans to introduce parking charges at a seafront car park in Kent will “put people off” from using it.It's emerged that the site in Minster is to become a pay and display as local bosses look to increase revenue. A car power-sliding enthusiast whose antics on Kent's roads have sparked outrage is now launching his own “drift” track.Warren Lees, from Sandwich, admits he has “been a naughty boy” in the past, but is opening a safe place for him and others to indulge their passion.And in football, Gillingham have teed up an intriguing Friday-night clash where victory would see them leapfrog hosts Notts County into the League 2 play-off places.The Gills were held last Saturday at home to Walsall, which cost them the chance to already be in the top seven.

In 2013, broadcaster and journalist Krupa Padhy, one of the presenters for BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, lost her first child because of medical negligence in a London Hospital. Legal action was taken. Midwives and doctors were given extra training. Lessons were, apparently, learned. But Krupa's life has been changed forever. Over the last few years, systemic failures at multiple maternity units have been uncovered: at Morecambe Bay, Shrewsbury and Telford and East Kent. An investigation is currently underway in Nottingham and there are calls for a review in Leicester. Krupa wants to know what is happening in our maternity wards and how we make them safer. Producer: Caitlin Smith Researcher: Anna Miles Execs: Peter McManus and Clare Fordham Sound design: Eloise Whitmore

The REAL Real Estate - Making It Work Behind The Glamour with Louise BartonYou may have seen the reality TV shows, but tune in to hear the truth of life as a high-end estate agent.We're joined in the studio by Louise Barton, a leading estate agent on one of the most prestigious waterfronts in the world - Sydney's Lower North Shore.It's not all glitz and glamour. None of it sounded glitzy and glamorous. What did come through was how to reach extraordinary goals, manage sky-high stress and work like crazy to support your clients and make their dreams come true.We're so pleased Louise decided to share some of her insights into juggling the goals, stress, client expectations and her own team of professionals.Thanks to the lovely Katherine Vass, owner of Women In Business Network, Maidstone and East Kent, for being our Co-Host for the show.Visit our website at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/Join the conversation at our Substack and listen along with the transcript https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.substack.com

The REAL Real Estate - Making It Work Behind The Glamour with Louise BartonYou may have seen the reality TV shows, but tune in to hear the truth of life as a high-end estate agent.We're joined in the studio by Louise Barton, a leading estate agent on one of the most prestigious waterfronts in the world - Sydney's Lower North Shore.It's not all glitz and glamour. None of it sounded glitzy and glamorous. What did come through was how to reach extraordinary goals, manage sky-high stress and work like crazy to support your clients and make their dreams come true.We're so pleased Louise decided to share some of her insights into juggling the goals, stress, client expectations and her own team of professionals.Thanks to the lovely Katherine Vass, owner of Women In Business Network, Maidstone and East Kent, for being our Co-Host for the show.Visit our website at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/Join the conversation at our Substack and listen along with the transcript https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.substack.com

Growing Your Business Through NetworkingOR - how to avoid card thrusting!We're joined in the studio by Katherine Vass, Owner of Women In Business Networking, Maidstone and East Kent in the South of England.As an owner of her network and on the cusp of launching her second, Katherine is well-placed to advise on some of the most frequently asked and misunderstood aspects of business networking.In this show, we tackle those tricky questions such as:1. How can networking build my business2. How do I become a good networker?3. Why is Women's networking important4. How do I understand the value of networking beyond referrals?We also tackle some do's and don't's of networking!Visit our website at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/Join the conversation at our Substack and listen along with the transcript https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.substack.com

Growing Your Business Through NetworkingOR - how to avoid card thrusting!We're joined in the studio by Katherine Vass, Owner of Women In Business Networking, Maidstone and East Kent in the South of England.As an owner of her network and on the cusp of launching her second, Katherine is well-placed to advise on some of the most frequently asked and misunderstood aspects of business networking.In this show, we tackle those tricky questions such as:1. How can networking build my business2. How do I become a good networker?3. Why is Women's networking important4. How do I understand the value of networking beyond referrals?We also tackle some do's and don't's of networking!Visit our website at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/Join the conversation at our Substack and listen along with the transcript https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.substack.com

Since retiring from his role in public health, Dr Bill Kirkup has focused on independent investigations into public service failures, including maternity services at Morecambe Bay and East Kent. In this episode, Bill talks to Rob Behrens about his career, what he's learnt during his investigations and how we can make more progress in improving patient safety.

Geoffrey Dearing was initiated into Freemasonry in February 1974 into a Lodge in East Kent and was appointed Past Assistant Grand Registrar in 1994. In 2011, Geoffrey was appointed Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent for East Kent. Appointed to the Board of General Purposes by the Grand Master, he became President of the Board on 1 January 2018. We talk to him about the inner workings of the Board of General Purposes - it's structure and committees and how it guides the Craft. In particular we'll focus on membership retention and how delivering of the Seven Year Strategy will create a bright future for UGLE. Recorded 21st March 2023. Look out on our social feeds for details of upcoming live webinars and how to register or head to Solomon and click "Discover Freemasonry". Twitter: SolomonUGLE Facebook: SolomonUGLE This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The parents of a Gravesend boy who died after being hit by a lorry on the A2 say they have no idea why he took his own life. 16 year-old Ekam Sadana was killed on the coast bound carriageway last September. Our reporter - who followed the inquest in Maidstone - talks us though the story. The KentOnline Podcast's been told any hike in the cost a travel pass for school children in Kent could make it unaffordable for lots of families. The Kent Travel Saver card currently sets mums and dads back £450 a year. It's understood it could be increased to around £600 pounds - we speak to Mark Hood, who's a Green Party councillor in Tonbridge. Members of Kent Fire and Rescue are on the ground in Turkey helping authorities search for survivors - a week after two deadly earthquakes  At least 35,000 people are confirmed to have died there and in neighbouring Syria. Three firefighters, who are usually based in the county, have been sharing their experiences. And, major work's underway to prevent potential landslips at six sites on the railway in East Kent. Thousands of tonnes of earth will be removed from the banks around the track and netting's being put up. Chris Denham from Network Rail explains why the work is so essential.

This episode shares stories of grief from a bereaved parent and handles the subject of baby loss, bereavement, and grief. On this week's podcast, Jen and Caroline discuss the importance of creating space for parents' voices to be heard and how we can create a just culture. The first guest in this episode is Clea Harmer, CEO of Sands. She talks to the podcast hosts about vital importance of healthcare professionals being able to say “sorry” to parents and why healthcare professionals need to acknowledge when something goes wrong so that they can work together with colleagues to ensure that mistakes are learnt from and not repeated. Clea also talks about the work that Sands does to save babies' lives and how listening to the experiences of bereaved parents is central to this work. Listening to parents and acting on their concerns is key to improving the safety of maternity services, as has been highlighted in both the East Kent and Ockenden reviews. Jen and Caroline also speak to bereaved father, Vijay, who sadly lost his baby son Joshan in 2019. He talks about the experiences of care that he and his wife, Bhavna, received in hospital. He talks about the complexities of Joshan's birth and how there was a lack of communication and equipment at the hospital which contributed to Joshan's death. Vijay then felt he was left in the dark, with a lack of information about what happened during the birth. He had to wait three years for the result of the inquest into Joshan's death. He reflects upon the impact this had had upon his family and his hope that lessons will be learnt for the future. Useful links To read the East Kent report, visit Maternity and neonatal services in East Kent: 'Reading the signals' report - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) To read the Ockenden report, visit Final report of the Ockenden review - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Sands offers support groups specifically for men. To join, visit facebook.com/groups/sandssupportfordads ---Sands is here to support anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, whenever and however they need it. You can get support from thesupport pages of our website , by joining our online community or by joining our facebook support group or facebook support group for Dads --- Sands saves babies' lives and supports bereaved families. To learn more about Sands, visit our website or find us on facebook , Instagram and Twitter ---Voices of Baby Loss is produced by Under The Mast , creative audio productions

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of a child. Listener discretion is advised**On the 9th of July 1996, a man walking his dog alongside a country lane in Chillenden, East Kent discovered three bodies which were partially concealed in leaves to the side of the road. The bodies were of a woman and two young children, and it was immediately clear they had been brutally murdered. Their heads were bloodied and misshapen and the horror of their final moments were etched on their faces.The man immediately called the police who arrived within minutes. In a place like Chillenden, a violent attack is unheard of, and the police were unprepared for the horrors they would discover on this otherwise typical Tuesday afternoon.If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love you to share your feedback with me by leaving a review for the show. This really helps the show to grow, and I love to put a pin on the map for wherever you're listening from.For credits, Transcripts & Photo's relating to today's episode, please visit WWW.TRUECRIMEBRITAIN.COM/EPISODESExclusive access to ad – free, early release & bonus episodes, plus even more great rewards, please JOIN MY SHOW!Get involved by following the show on social media, you could recommend True Crime Britain to friend, or even give us a shout – out!FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKTWITTERYOUTUBEIf you'd like to recommend a case for me to consider featuring in the future, provide feedback in private, or you have any information relating to any of the cases featured on this show, you can contact me via the contact form here, or email me at - Rhiannon@truecrimebritain.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An independent review launched after up to 15 babies died at a hospital trust will be published later this morning. The report into maternity services at East Kent Hospitals, which is expected to be "harrowing", examined up to 200 cases involving mothers and babies. The medical experts reviewed an 11-year period from 2009 at two hospitals in Margate and Ashford. Two mothers who lost their babies at a hospital trust at the centre of a maternity scandal say they felt they were blamed for the deaths. Earlier our presenter Krupa Padhi spoke to one of those mothers Helen Gittos as she and her husband Alan, and other families, waited to be allowed to read the report. They lost their daughter Harriet in 2014. The cartoonist Kate Beaton has written a memoir about her time working in the oil fields of Canada aged 21 to pay off her student debt. Her memoir 'Ducks' tells of her loneliness and vulnerability in the male-dominated space and the kindness she found there too. The dirty machinery and blasted landscapes alongside the Northern Lights inspired her as an artist and her book offers a rare insight into the lives of the people who surface our oil . Carmen Callil, the publisher and writer who championed female writers and transformed the canon of English literature, has died of leukemia aged 84. She founded the feminist imprint Virago Press, where she published contemporary bestsellers including Margaret Atwood and Maya Angelou. She worked with writers such as Angela Carter, Alan Hollinghurst and Toni Morrison. She was also the first publisher of Hilary Mantel. We discuss her life with chair of Virago Press, Lennie Goodings, a long-term friend and former colleague of the late publisher and writer. Child-free women in the 20-something age bracket are sharing videos outlining what their day-to-day lives look like as #StayAtHomeGFs on TikTok. The hashtag has garnered 170 million posts and refers to one partner in a relationship whose role is to stay at home to look after their breadwinner boyfriend who goes to work and funds their lives. The content appears to be quite aspirational for many. We discuss the trend with the digital culture commentator Hannah Van de Peer and Alex Holder, a personal finance expert and author of Open Up: Why Talking About Money Will Change Your Life. Google searches for sterilisation peaked in the US in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade – and the morning after pill sold out. It's even made some women rethink whether or not they want children, and reports suggest younger women are even considering permanent sterilisation so they can't become pregnant again. 23-year-old Olivia from Massachusetts joins Krupa, alongside USA correspondent Holly Honderich and NHS gynaecologist Dr Larisa Corda, to chat about the implications of female sterilisation. Presenter: Krupa Padhi Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Helen Gittos Interviewed Guest: Kate Beaton Interviewed Guest: Lennie Goodings Interviewed Guest: Hannah Van de Peer Interviewed Guest: Alex Holder Interviewed Guest: Holly Honderich Interviewed Guest: Dr Larissa Corda

A harrowing report has revealed at least 45 babies died at two hospitals in Kent because of failures in care. An independent inquiry's been looking into more than 200 cases involving maternity services at East Kent Hospitals Trust - dating back more than 10 years. It was commissioned in 2020 following growing concerns over the quality of care at the QEQM in Margate and the William Harvey in Ashford. Hear from Dr Bill Kirkup, who led the investigation, and from a few of the bereaved families. Also in today's podcast, an RNLI crew member has been describing how he and colleagues have been abused and shunned by friends for saving asylum seekers in the Channel. He's spoken out anonymously as the charity releases harrowing footage of a rescue of five people attempting to make the dangerous journey, including a 14 year-old girl. Elsewhere, a self-made millionaire who left school at just 16 has opened Sheppey's first business hub. Six acres of land near Queenborough will eventually be home to 30 units for national and local companies. Our reporter's been chatting to Tom Allsworth who has spent £18m on it. The KentOnline's Podcast's been given data showing which parts of Kent have the best and worst recycling rates. At the top end of the scale, Ashford and Tonbridge residents recycle the most, whereas, people in Dartford are the lowest ranked in the county.  Helen Bird from campaign group Recycle Now talks us through the research. And, Tom Cruise is thought to have flown into Kent to film his latest movie. He apparently arrived in Chatham by helicopter yesterday afternoon, before being taken to the nearby historic Dockyard.

This week's guest is Philip Oostenbrink, Head Gardener at Walmer Castle and Gardens, Collections Coordinator for Plant Heritage in Kent, Plant Trials committee member for the RHS and self-confessed jungle plant nut. Philip has just published a new book titled ‘The Jungle Garden' and in this interview, I talk to him about what a jungle garden is, whether they can work in shady and sunny aspects, easy jungle plants, rarer ones, plant hardiness, seasonal and winter interest and where to get plants.  Dr Ian Bedford's Bug of the Week: Black vine weevil Please don't forget to rate, review and share the podcast! What we cover What sparked Philip's interest in jungle plants How the jungle influences his design aesthetic The importance of seasonal changes and how do you can highlight these in a jungle garden scheme How much did writing the book make Philip examine what is an instinctual talent for grouping plants? Can jungle plants mix with more traditional cottage style plants?  Mixing exotic plants from different continents or eco regions Winter interest in a jungle garden Jungle gardens in full sunshine Good jungle garden climbers Trees for a small space but big impact Easy to look after starter plants  Rarer plants to wow your friends About Philip Oostenbrink “My name is Philip Oostenbrink and I am Head Gardener at Walmer Castle and Gardens in East Kent. Apart from my full-time job I am Collections Coordinator for Plant Heritage in Kent and Plant Trials committee member for the RHS. I am also a horticultural speaker for any groups who are interested in gardening and/or history. I have been a plant collector all my life. I have a passion for jungle gardening and I have four National Plant Collections: Aspidistra elatior & sichuanensis, Variegated and Yellow-leaved Convallaria, Hakonechloa macra and Ophiopogon japonicus. I have a love for variegated plants.” https://myplants.me Links The Jungle Garden by Philip Oostenbrink - Filbert Press, October 2021  Philip's Blog - ‘Thoughts of a plant nut.”  Philip on Instagram - mr.plantaholic 

Join Raza Ahmed, Hanif Khan and Qayyum Rashid for Friday's show where we will be discussing: Coronavirus. Coronavirus: Impact on BAME Communities BAME groups a higher risk of dying from #covid19. Join us as we discuss the ethnic disparities that led the BAME community to suffer a worse reality than their counterparts. Guests include: Dr. Mohamed Sakel AND Professor Karen Saunders (Dr. Sakel is the Director of East Kent Neuro-rehabilitation Service at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Karen Saunders Is a consultant research fellow neuro-physiotherapist and a core member of the Cross Specialty Research Team at East Kent.) Dr. Michelle King-Okoye (Dr. Michelle King-Okoye is the Leader and founder of The Ethnicity and Covid-19 Research Consortium.) Grace Graham (Grace Graham is Director of Keep It Simple Training Company Ltd, provider of bespoke training consultancy services and online courses.) Sandra Monero Produced by: Sarah Malik

Morecambe Bay, Shrewsbury, Telford and East Kent. Those are the names of hospital trusts where the failures in maternity care have been exposed. And now, sadly, there's one more – Nottingham University Trust. A joint investigation by Channel 4 News and Shaun Lintern at The Independent exposed a maternity service accused of bad care and neglect after dozens of babies were left with brain damage or tragically died. They found from 2010 to 2020, at least 46 babies have suffered brain damage and 19 have been stillborn at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust maternity units. But this story of poor care of mothers and babies, one of repeated failures to investigate deaths of babies in maternity units, is one we've heard many times before. So why do we keep getting it wrong? Is there something fundamentally wrong with the way babies are born in this country? Sources: BBC News, ITV News, 5 News

A Kent hospital trust has been fined following the death of a baby. Harry Richford was just seven days old when he passed away following a traumatic birth at the QEQM in Margate in 2017. East Kent Hospitals admitted providing unsafe care and treatment to both Harry and his mum Sarah. Also in today's podcast, buses that don't produce harmful emissions are being tested in part of Kent. A fundraising campaign for a statue of Dame Vera Lynn on the White Cliffs of Dover has been launched. Hear from the forces' sweetheart's daughter. And, Gillingham manager and proud Scotsman Steve Evans chats ahead of England's game against Scotland at Euro2020 tonight.

The Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival is a regional event based in Kent, UK, whose Patron is the lovely Globe, BAFTA and Cannes Jury Prize winner, Brenda Blethyn. It is the fastest growing festival in the South East of England. The annual festival will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in 2021 and it will be held June 3-6.Founded in 2017 by Sylvie Bolioli and Christopher Scutt, the Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival takes place in Ramsgate with its stunning Royal Harbour, unique in England. In just four years it has become the largest multi-platform festival in East Kent, offering a selection of family-friendly, independent, international meaningful films in a great variety of categories including feature films, short films, narrative, documentaries, animation, TV and web series, music videos and experimental projects. The Festival focus is to show new works, help promote film makers but also bring a different screening experience and encourage the local audience to view and appreciate independent cinema. Screenings are complemented by a strong line-up of quality events and seminars, with industry professionals of high reputation. As such, it has attracted diverse audiences from local film-buffs to film-makers and cultural tourists from all over the globe.Celebrities and highly regarded professionals involved with the festival have included Andy Mayson, Nick Broomfield, Dee Anderson, Joan Lane, Mark Valley, Jimmy Akingbola, Kenny Dougherty, Bruno Tiley, Simon Boswell, Julie Forsyth…

“I had driven past this field, close to my home in Kent, many times. Last year it was filled with rapeseed. This year it was wheat. In late April I […]

This week the team dig into what’s going on in East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust – an organisation which has seen well over its fair share of covid-related deaths since the start of June. We discuss the leadership challenges faced by the trust over many years, its ongoing maternity scandal, and how its persisting battle with coronavirus doesn’t fit with the new national narrative of recovery. Featuring Alison Moore, Annabelle Collins and Alastair Mclellan.

Steph Dickinson, of Pie Factory Music, an East-Kent creative youth charity, shares how they’re continuing to provide services and support to young people during lockdown.

This week the boys are joined by East Kent's 4th best painter and decorator, Jay Sladden, and between the three of them get stuck into the winners and loser of lockdown so far. Things also discussed include - home haircuts, onion juice curing an earache and would Big Sam do a good job of running the DPRK? Follow the boys on social media - @JamesHayward22 & @liambxtr

Left in a state of confusion at the end of Part 1, Jimmy “Skiver” McIver manages to kick start his quest to inherit old school mate Roger Soul's considerable fortune.By way of an Italian volcano via an East Kent hillside, Jimmy (and occasionally, his trusty side-kick Spud Murphy) face their sternest challenge yet – from an unlikely source.Hear how love (aided and abetted by bucket loads of money) wins through for our hero...in  curiously dubious circumstances. 

This week Tom and Dan talk with Jodie Nesling of the Isle of Thanet News, an awarding winning monthly newspaper covering Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and a handful of villages inland in East Kent. Jodie began her career as a journalist in one of the corporate conglomerates and she talks about her experiences there and about the challenges facing a start-up aiming to give its community the reporting it deserves. The Isle of Thanet News is published as a free monthly newspaper and its reporting is also freely available online at https://theisleofthanetnews.com. Music by Makaih Beats.

The Lucy Show special with Mark Bandola in conversation.   The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rob Vandeven (vocals, bass), with Paul Rigby on drums, under the name "Midnite Movie". Rigby quickly quit, and Pete Barraclough (guitars, keyboards) and Bryan Hudspeth (drums) were added to the line-up, and the band changed name to "The Lucy Show". Bandola and Vandeven, two Canadian-born friends who had moved to England in the late 1970s, shared song writing and lead vocals equally, although the bulk of the early (pre-album) material had been written by Vandeven. In 1983, they released their first single, "Leonardo da Vinci," on independent record label Shout Records, which managed to receive some airplay by John Peel.[1]Guitarist Barraclough provided lead vocals on the B-side of the single for his song "Kill The Beast". In 1984, A&M Records signed the band, releasing two singles and an EP during that year (on an offshoot label imprint called Piggy Bank Records). After providing a cassette recording of their material to R.E.M., The Lucy Show was invited by the Athens band to support them on their 1984 UK tour. In 1985, the band's debut album, ...undone, was released. With a guitar-heavy, lushly atmospheric, brooding sound reminiscent of The Cure and Comsat Angels, it received generally favorable critical notices and, even more importantly, eventually went to the No. 1 spot on the CMJ album charts in the United States. The band's momentum had been steady up to that point and they naturally assumed continuing chart success would be in their future. However, they were shocked when they learned that A&M UK decided to abruptly drop the band at the end of the year. In 1986, the band signed to indie label Big Time Records, who released their second album, Mania. Produced by the now-legendary John Leckie, the band's songs were much more upbeat and bouncy this time around, with added acoustic guitar and piano, harmonica, synthesizer - and most noticeably, brass , making the group sound very different from their previous incarnation as a "jangly" guitar and new wave group. The change in direction initially promised to be effective, as the album once again topped the all important CMJ charts, and MTV began playing their music video for the first single off the album, "A Million Things". Both this song, and subsequent single "New Message", were substantial college radio hits. Bad luck would strike the band again, this time when Big Time Records went bankrupt, leaving The Lucy Show adrift. Barraclough and Hudspeth were asked to leave and Bandola and Vandeven stuck together, releasing one final single, "Wherever Your Heart Will Go", in 1988 on Redhead Records. When that single went nowhere, both Bandola and Vandeven realized it was time to quit, and they permanently disbanded The Lucy Show. Vandeven and Barraclough have continued to work within the music industry under a variety of differing names and projects. Following the breakup of The Lucy Show, Bandola released an EP under his own name in 1993 entitled 'Til Tuesday, a collaboration with Let's Active producer Mitch Easter, and, for a short while, was a member of London post-rock group Ausgang. From 2003 until 2010 Bandola released experimental pop CDs under the name Typewriter ( mostly a solo effort but with contributions from various guest musicians ), with debut album Skeleton Key in 2003, a second, Birdsnest in 2006, and finally, Pictures from the Antique Skip in early 2010.[1] After the third Typewriter album all seemed quiet until 2013, when Bandola formed psychedelic instrumental vehicle The Ramsgate Hovercraft - a duo with saxophone and synthesizer player Kit Jolly - in his recently adopted hometown of Ramsgate. Their first album ( January 2014 ) is the double vinyl LP, Arcane Empire on local indie label Galleon Records, which Record Collector magazine granted four stars and described as "... an ambience that’s both worldly and cosmic" and "a delicately layered, sumptuous odyssey". In March 2015 the duo released their 2nd album "Cinema Verite'" which also gained positive reviews. Since then, The Ramsgate Hovercraft has expanded to a quartet, adding drummer Paula Frost, as well as synthesist & pianist Paul Naudin to their ranks. The group have also played occasionally flamboyant & theatrical shows in their native East Kent. And, their new Album (third in total) will be released early in 2017 alongside a launch concert at the Ramsgate Musichall in early February 2017. In 2005, Mania was reissued on CD by the Words on Music label, with numerous bonus tracks. In 2009, ...undone was released on CD for the first time by Words on Music. In 2011, Words on Music released Remembrances, a compilation album of rare and previously unreleased songs recorded by the band during the mid-1980s.

Russell & Robert get the high-speed train to Margate to meet Victoria Pomery OBE, Director of Turner Contemporary. We explore her journey to plan, build & open the museum designed by architect Sir David Chipperfield, which has had over 3 million visitors since 2011 becoming an attraction of national and international importance. We discuss swimming in the sea before work, the incredible light in this seaside town, how art can give people hope and the inspirational history of JMW Turner who lived in Margate in the 1800s and painted more than 100 works, including some of his most famous seascapes, inspired by the East Kent coast. Please leave us a review and rating if you’ve enjoyed this episode! For images of all works discussed in this episode, visit our Instagram @TalkArt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Christianity survive in the Middle East? Dr. Kent Hill, Executive Director of the Religious Freedom Institute and former President of the Institute on Religion & Democracy, discusses this question with Providence Magazine's Depute Editor Mark Melton. Hill shares about the threats facing Christians in the Middle East and argues why it is so important to preserve the presence of Christians in the region. Read Kent Hill's article from the print edition of Providence, now available in full online: https://providencemag.com/2017/06/will-christianity-survive-in-the-middle-east-a-christian-perspective/

This is the eighth episode of the Healthwatch Kent Podcast where we speak to the most influential people, nationally and locally, in health and social care. in this episode we speak with Anne Eden, Regional Director for NHS Improvement, talking about changes at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, in response to concerns raised in Episode 5 by Ken Rogers from CHEK; Concerns for Health in East Kent

This is the seventh episode of the Healthwatch Kent Podcast where we speak to the most influential people, nationally and locally, in health and social care. in this episode we speak with Helen Greatorex, Chief Executive of Kent & Medway Mental Health Partnership Trust, and talk amongst other things, about mental health beds, in response to concerns raised in Episode 5 by Ken Rogers from CHEK; Concerns for Health in East Kent

This is the fifth episode of the Healthwatch Kent Podcast where we speak to the most influential people, nationally and locally, in health and social care. In this episode we speak with Ken Rogers, Chair of Concerns for Health East Kent CHEK

This is the fouth episode of the Healthwatch Kent Podcast where we speak to the most influential people, nationally and locally, in health and social care. in this episode we speak with Matthew Kershaw, CEO of East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. We talk about what has happened since the Care Quality Commission inspection that led to them being put into special measures and the improvements that have meant they are now coming out of those measures. We also talk about the Sustainability and Transformation Plan and how that will impact on the Trust and it's services.