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Maternity care and its shortcomings will be in the spotlight over the next fortnight, as the biggest maternity inquiry in the history of NHS England prepares to report its findings. The independent review by former midwife, Donna Ockenden, has looked into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Meanwhile new figures from the Royal College of Midwives show that more than nine out of 10 of those polled felt unsafe staffing levels are directly impacting the quality of care they provide for women and babies. Next week we'll also hear the recommendations of a national review by Baroness Amos. BBC's social affairs correspondent, Michael Buchanan, talks to presenter Nuala McGovern about what we know so far. Joanna Cherry was elected as an MP in 2015, part of the SNP landslide when they took 56 out of 59 Scottish seats, just a year after the referendum on Scottish independence resulted in a No vote. Her memoir, Keeping the Dream Alive, captures the disappointment and euphoria of that time. Joanna went on to lose her seat in 2024 and has become a vocal critic of the party, and of Nicola Sturgeon's leadership. She was also well-known for expressing gender-critical views and concerns at a time when the SNP was trying to deliver a gender self-ID law in Scotland. She joins presenter Nuala McGovern to talk about that "tumultuous decade" in Scottish politics.A new study from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol is looking into how heavy periods impact daily life. Led by Gemma Sharp, a Professor of Epidemiology at Exeter, researchers will collect real-time data from thousands of participants to help us understand the relationship between periods - particularly heavy periods - and our energy levels, sleep and mood. Did you know that mini golf has feminist roots? A playful and ‘playable' exhibition, The Art of Mini Golf, has just opened at the Battersea Arts Centre in London, channelling the inclusive, subversive spirit of the game's female founders. Nuala's joined by curator Grace Herbert and one of the featured artists, Delaine Le Bas, to hear more about mini golf's hidden history and the art it's inspired.Presented by: Nuala McGovern Produced by: Sarah Jane Griffiths
From feminist beginnings to kitsch commercialism, minigolf has a rich history. But what happens when you let artists loose to design their own holes?Forget white walls and hushed tones—today we're heading to a golf course.Curator Grace Herbert explains the ideas behind Swingers, where putters are swapped for latex tails and square balls add a unique challenge.
Nina Sanadze received a special commendation for her work 'Apotheosis' in the churchie emerging art prize 2021. The exhibition was curated by Grace Herbert and judged by Rhana Devenport, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia. Audio Described by Jan Pyke Image by Joe Ruckli
Visaya Hoffie received a special commendation for her work 'Rich in Cryptocurrency' in the churchie emerging art prize 2021. The exhibition was curated by Grace Herbert and judged by Rhana Devenport, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia. Audio Described by Jan Pyke Image by Joe Ruckli
Kyra Mancktelow received a special commendation for her work 'No Perception' in the churchie emerging art prize 2021. The exhibition was curated by Grace Herbert and judged by Rhana Devenport, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia. Audio Described by Jan Pyke Image by Joe Ruckli
In the process of developing her Shotgun 7 exhibition, Increase Productivity, Grace Herbert had a few adventures. Fortunately we interviewed her along the way and got all the goss on Georgian millionaires, moving trees and art works lost at sea. This episode was produced and edited by Pip Stafford, hosted by Lisa Campbell Smith. Audio mix by Brendan Walls. Special thanks to Grace Herbert, Linda Dement and Shotgun Co-ordinator, Kylie Johnson. To find out more about Contemporary Art Tasmania's Shotgun program, head to the microsite: www.shotgunonline.net Shotgun 7 was a partnership between Contemporary Art Tasmania, Detached Cultural Organisation and Mona.
In Episode 4 of Season 3 we talk to Penelope Benton and Brianna Munting of NAVA, Channon Goodwin of Bus Projects and All Conference and Grace Herbert of Visual Bulk, Constance ARI and Hobiennale about labour and volunteerism in the arts.
In this episode of NAVA: in conversation with are in Hobart for the inaugural Hobiennale 17. We speak with the two directors of the festival, Grace Herbert and Liam James as well as producer Alex Hullah, about why they developed the festival and about the role of artist-run spaces in Australia. Hobiennale went for 10 days in November, with 18 ARI's from around Australia and new Zealand presenting and discussing works in unusual and re-contextualised urban spaces. For more information about the festival and the participating organisations, visit the website: www.hobiennale.com
In this episode we are joined by photojournalist Angus Mordant to talk about his first solo exhibition 'Standing Rock' at Dominik Mersch Gallery. Experimental filmmaker and music video producer, Gary Hillberg, discusses his and Tracey Moffatt's exhibition 'Montages: The Full Cut, 1999 – 2015' at Blacktown Arts Centre. La Cité internationale des Arts resident and Canvas producer, Laura Hunt, talks to fellow Cité residents Anna McMahon and Grace Herbert about their time in Paris. Tracks by JD Reforma.