Podcasts about Moss Side

"Peace is an ongoing journey; it never ends."What motivates somebody to tackle Manchester's biggest problems?Professor Erinma Bell MBE joins host Lisa Morton to share what drove her to create change at a time when the city region was being called ‘Gunchester' and the values that have kept her on that mission for the past 25 years.Erinma is a peace activist, community leader, and councillor for Manchester City Council.In the late 1990s, Erinma was part of a community group in Moss Side that was intent on making a change. But when her friend was shot in front of her, she knew that change needed to happen faster.From grassroots activism to national recognition, Erinma went on to help set up Carisma, a conflict resolution and community cohesion charity leading initiatives that courageously tackle the pressing issues of gun and gang crime. Erinma shares her personal reflections on the significance of family values, the strength of community support, and the essential need for young people to feel a genuine sense of belonging in their environments. Her story is one of resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination, reminding us all of the power of activism in the face of adversity.You'll hear Lisa delve into Erinma's commitment to creating a safer environment for the next generation, the ongoing pursuit of peace in Manchester's communities and the vital role you can play in creating a brighter future for the next generation.------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business, and its team members, have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 28 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Erinma Via her websiteVia LinkedInConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further. Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

This is the second part of John Fox's chat with Manchester radio stalwart Adam Cole. Catch up on part one if you've not heard it yet... ... because this episode he swaps Moss Side for Miami. Hear about how this hot jock ended up reading the news; presenting a breakfast show with his boss; and probably the most uncompassionate and brutal sacking we've ever heard about ("In for a penny, I've got nothing to lose"). It's a rollercoaster.   Adam's current project is the spiky upstart in the MCR radio market, and it's rather good. Have a listen: https://www.thisisthebuzz.com/ Here's some classic Cole cuts: https://aircheckdownloads.com/audio-search?term=adam+cole&sort_bef_combine=relevance_DESC   Help keep the Crunch & Roll episodes coming, and support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/crunchandroll  

In this episode we interview author and former member of the WMSCOG Shakira Thomas. She talks about the process of writing her book and how it advanced her healing process. Shakira was a member of the Manchester Church of god. Grab a copy of her book "Church or Cult" on Amazon today! Check out her YouTube interview with Moss Side talk TV https://youtu.be/bTKD_Vb0x-c?si=0yrZ-WpEqFWApehI https://www.bonfire.com/playing-in-traffic-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playingintraffic/support

This is Episode 2 - Maggie was interviewed in her home in Altrincham in July 2024 where she opened up about her childhood in the suburbs of Manchester, her reasons for joining the police force as a 40 year old mother of 4, how she found herself tasked with investigating the grooming gangs in the Greater Manchester area and the failings she encountered by the GMP to tackle the gangs that ultimately led her to resign and blow the whistle on her former employers.  In this episode we hear about how Maggie's introduction to life in the police force was no walk in the park and how she got no special treatment as a 40 year old mother of four when she was posted to Moss Side, and area that was rife with “guns and gangs and drugs”.  We also hear about how she finally found her feet within the force when she joined the Major Incident Team and also how her new career affected her homelife. Producer: Ósk Pétursdóttir Narrator: Lisa Snell Videographer: Monty Vann Editor: Chelsey Moore Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail Production: Seriously Popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garry Rogers is a former, undercover police officer and whistleblower, serving 30 years in Greater Manchester Police's OMEGA Unit. Gary talks through serial killers, notorious Moss Side gang riots and policing Britain's infamous football hooliganism.This is the Eventful Life of Mr Garry RogersGarry's Book: Undercover PolicingYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: @DodgeWoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, the writer Jordon Francis tells us about Manchester's African and Caribbean Over 50s clubs in Stretford and Moss Side, where dominoes allow members of the Windrush generation to relax, unwind, and share stories of the old days. It's a lovely story about community building, the importance of storytelling and why it's essential to preserve community spaces, filled with great insights about the game of dominoes itself (Did you know the game of dominoes originated in twelfth century China hundreds of years before it became a cultural phenomenon for the African Caribbean diaspora?) and some lovely details about a show at the Royal Exchange set at a dominoes tournament, centered around its cast telling personal stories about their experiences as black people living in the UK. Thanks to Jordon for joining us on this week's podcast.Recommendations:At Manchester's African and Caribbean social clubs, dominoes are both leisure and lifeline, The Mill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

esson 6 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. In this lesson ustadh covered "THE FOURTH PRINCIPLE– ‘ILM, ‘ULAMAA, FIQ AND FUQAHAA" An explanation of [what is] ‘Ilm and [who are] the ‘Ulamaa, and [what is] Fiqh, and [who are] the Fuqahaa (jurists). And an explanation of the one who tries to resemble them but is not from them. And Allaah has explained this foundation at the beginning of Surah al-Baqarah in His saying: “O Children of Israel. Remember my favour which I bestowed upon you, and fulfil my covenant and I will fulfil yours” [Surah al-Baqarah 2:40], up until His saying,  “O Children of Israel. Remember my favour which I bestowed upon you and how I favoured you over all the worlds” [Surah al-Baqarah 2:47].   And what increases this in clarity is what has been explained by the Sunnah concerning this [with] abundant, clear and manifest speech [that is clear] for the common person.   Then this affair became the strangest of things, and ‘Ilm and Fiqh were considered to be [religious] innovations and misguidance, and the best of what was with them was truth mixed with falsehood.   And the actual ‘Ilm that Allaah, the Most High, obligated upon His creation and which He praised, then no one spoke of it, except [that he was considered] a heretic or insane person. And as for the one who rejected [this ‘Ilm] and authored in warning against it, and prohibiting it, then he was considered to be the Faqeeh and ‘Aalim Lesson will be on every Tuesday at 8pm Brothers & Sisters all welcome VENUE: Phil Martin Centre,  139 Princess Road,  Moss Side, M14 4RE Broadcast live on: Mixlr.com/learnaboutislam Follow us on Twitter:   / salaficentre   Subscribe to our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/salaficentre SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE VIDEOS SO OTHERS MAY BENEFIT إن شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

Lesson 8 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. In this lesson ustadh covered "THE SIXH PRINCIPLE –  A refutation of a doubt invented by the Devil to (support) the abandonment of the Quran and the Sunnah. Tuesday at 8pm Brothers & Sisters all welcome VENUE: Phil Martin Centre, 139 Princess Road, Moss Side, M14 4RE Broadcast live on: Mixlr.com/learnaboutislam Follow us on Twitter:   / salaficentre Subscribe to our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/salaficentre SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE VIDEOS SO OTHERS MAY BENEFIT  إن شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

London's Customs duo are connoisseurs of finely crafted garage music, two life long devotees to the sound's deeply swung rhythms and unifying dancefloor vibrations. Finessing their take on all things garage (not garage) through their regular spots on Kiosk Radio and at London's Giant Steps, the guys join us with a swinging smorgasbord of 90s and early 00s records from the UK, dabbling in top notch garage and some of the sounds that anticipated broken beat and early grime productions. @customs_ldn Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when combining for this mix, and what kind of setting might you imagine it being enjoyed in the most? Guy: Firstly, thank you Myles so much for sharing this mix. Longtime fans of MDC! Both of us answered “driving” as the best setting, which is funny since neither of us drives. So maybe “riding” rather than driving. Lots of thoughts percolated for me on night drives to inner city Manchester a few months back. Definitely inspired by the All Bad Boy & All Good Girl archive work of Death Is Not The End, resurfacing the sound of Moss Side blues parties like Soul Control. Reading Ed Gillett's new-ish book Party Lines also gave a push further into alternate UK dance histories, specifically Black club scenes and music that ‘swings'. Tom: I've been bingeing on a bunch of old club recordings from the ‘speed garage' era lately - sets from places like Club Koo and The Colosseum - and I think some of the energy from that early blend of UK and US sounds has definitely bubbled over into this mix. Q. With the mix showcasing your shared appreciation for deep garage music and its many adjacent styles and offshoots, could you give us a brief insight into your journeys with the sound, and what years, artists or labels have you found to be responsible for the most timeless cuts in your record bags? Guy: It was a nocturnal radio sound for me as a young teenager I guess, largely mysterious, coming largely from London when I was growing up in the north west. But the sampling of R&B vocals from stuff I knew made it immediately accessible. In more recent years, digging in London, I've tended to get most excited by either one-off/ white label riddles that are sometimes garage-not-garage, and also alias stuff from bigger name producers across bigger labels in the genre - G-Spot Records, Nice ‘N' Ripe, Unda-Vybe etc. Tom: I actually started out as a bedroom garage DJ, so it's a bit of a full-circle moment for me. I had a mate at school who wanted to be an MC, and on Saturdays we used to hit up Music & Video Exchange to pick up whatever white labels we could find before heading back to his flat in Ladbroke Grove to practice a set that nobody would ever hear. Shout out to Nick The Greek, wherever you are! Twenty-something years later, I'm still finding exciting stuff from the same producers we loved back then - guys like Jeremy Sylvester and Mike Millrain who have these unfathomably deep back-catalogues. Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your hearts, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much? Guy: I'd call out 2. Artist Formerly Known as PP - When I'm Down, from 1998. Bit of a private press oddity from a producer who's prolific but mysterious (the PP = ‘Persian Prince'). It's a kind of rolling, morphing megamix type cut that samples Brandy - Best Friend but also features raw toasting style MC bits the likes of which you hear from the live party recordings in All Bad Boy & All Good Girl. The other is Colour 3 - La Femme, a beautiful, melodic white label that's been so versatile for me since I picked it up from Crazy Beat in Upminster. Has worked a treat on sound systems like Giant Steps and after parties alike. Tom: The penultimate track, Drivers Anthem, is a special one for me. Super deep and melodic production, but with that trademark UK bump on the bottom end.

Lesson 5 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. esson 5 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. In this lesson ustadh covered "THE FOURTH PRINCIPLE– ‘ILM, ‘ULAMAA, FIQ AND FUQAHAA" An explanation of [what is] ‘Ilm and [who are] the ‘Ulamaa, and [what is] Fiqh, and [who are] the Fuqahaa (jurists). And an explanation of the one who tries to resemble them but is not from them. And Allaah has explained this foundation at the beginning of Surah al-Baqarah in His saying:   “O Children of Israel. Remember my favour which I bestowed upon you, and fulfil my covenant and I will fulfil yours” [Surah al-Baqarah 2:40],   up until His saying,  “O Children of Israel. Remember my favour which I bestowed upon you and how I favoured you over all the worlds” [Surah al-Baqarah 2:47].   And what increases this in clarity is what has been explained by the Sunnah concerning this [with] abundant, clear and manifest speech [that is clear] for the common person.   Then this affair became the strangest of things, and ‘Ilm and Fiqh were considered to be [religious] innovations and misguidance, and the best of what was with them was truth mixed with falsehood.   And the actual ‘Ilm that Allaah, the Most High, obligated upon His creation and which He praised, then no one spoke of it, except [that he was considered] a heretic or insane person. And as for the one who rejected [this ‘Ilm] and authored in warning against it, and prohibiting it, then he was considered to be the Faqeeh and ‘Aalim Lesson will be on every Tuesday at 8pm Brothers & Sisters all welcome VENUE: Phil Martin Centre,  139 Princess Road,  Moss Side, M14 4RE Broadcast live on: Mixlr.com/learnaboutislam Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalafiCentre Subscribe to our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/salaficentre SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE VIDEOS SO OTHERS MAY BENEFIT إن شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

Lesson 4 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. In this lesson ustadh covered "THE THIRD PRINCIPLE – HEARING AND OBEYING THOSE IN AUTHORITY" Verily, from the completion of unity is hearing and obeying the one who has taken authority over us, even if it be an Abyssinian slave. So Allaah explained this with a clear, broad (general) and sufficient explanation , by way of many aspects of numerous types of explanation, both legislatively [in the Sharee ' ah] , and in terms of [divine] decree [in what He willed to occur in the creation] . Then this foundation became unknown to many of those who claim knowledge, so how then could it be acted upon? Lesson will be on every Tuesday at 8pm Brothers & Sisters all welcome VENUE: Phil Martin Centre,  139 Princess Road,  Moss Side, M14 4RE Broadcast live on: Mixlr.com/learnaboutislam Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalafiCentre Subscribe to our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/salaficentre SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE VIDEOS SO OTHERS MAY BENEFIT إن شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners.   In the fourth episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Andrew Alan Matthews, artist and poet about his inspiring story of transforming the negative portrayal of Moss Side into a positive one through his Moss Side Nostalgia art collection. Andrew discusses his lifelong passion for art, the challenges he faced, including mental health struggles, and his efforts in aiding the community through his uplifting work. He also touches on his recent projects, including a tribute to boxer Len Johnson. Listeners are encouraged to view his impactful artwork and learn how to channel creativity for mental health and community improvement. In Andrew's own words: Andrew Alan Matthews: “I've been producing me Moss Side Nostalgia Collection for some years now. My first collection of me Moss Side Nostalgia Collection got sold to a private collector from Down South. He drove all the way on a Sunday to buy all the collection. He was so impressed with it. And I've been now doing more work on that collection just recently. Trying to turn negative portrayal of Moss Side into a positive portrayal by doing poetry and paintings of the areas around Manchester and Salford. And especially Moss Side at the moment because that's what I'm concentrating on. So, the Moss Side Nostalgia Collection is all about bringing positivity to Moss Side.” #art #poetry #GM #manchester #community #SocialImpact #NonProfit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).   Did you know:   ·     52.1% of all households in Moss Side are single family households, the largest household composition ·      36.4% of all households are deprived in one dimension, the largest category in Moss Side, above the average of Manchester (32.8%). ·     64.9% of Moss Side's population are deprived in one or more dimensions.   Key resources: Andrew Alan Matthew's art Moss Side community fund   Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: 01:49 Introduction to Andrew Alan Matthews 02:00 Discovering a Passion for Art 03:08 Exhibitions and Revisiting Influences 03:26 Moss Side Nostalgia Collection 04:45 Challenges and Mental Health Journey 06:01 Impact and Community Work 10:50 Len Johnson Tribute 15:05 Signature Questions 21:22 Closing Thoughts and Farewell   Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk  

Lesson 2 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. In this lesson ustadh covered the first Principle which is "Making the religion purely for Allaah alone' Making the religion sincerely and purely for Allaah alone, the Most High,  without any partners and the explanation of its opposite which is Shirk  (associating partners) with Allaah, and [the explanation] that the majority of  the Qur'aan is in explanation of this foundation, from a variety of different  angles, with such words that even the least intelligent from the common-folk  can understand. Then, when there occurred to the Ummah what occurred [to it], Shaytaan  presented to them [what they presumed to be] Ikhlaas by portraying a picture  of belittlement of the Righteous people and absence of the fulfilment of their  rights. And he made Shirk to appear amongst them in the form of love of the  Righteous and their followers. Lesson will be on every Tuesday at 8pm Brothers & Sisters all welcome VENUE: Phil Martin Centre,  139 Princess Road,  Moss Side, M14 4RE Broadcast live on: Mixlr.com/learnaboutislam Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalafiCentre Subscribe to our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/salaficentre SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE VIDEOS SO OTHERS MAY BENEFIT إن شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

Lesson 3 of The SIx Fundamental Principles of Shaykhul Islam Mohammad ibn Abdul Wahhab by Ustadh  AbdulHakeem Mitchell  using the explanation of Shaikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah al-Fawzann and Shaykh 'Abdullah Al-Bukhaari. In this lesson ustadh covered "The Second Principle – Unity in the Religion" Allaah has commanded unity (al-ijtimaa') in the religion and has prohibited  separation (at-tafarruq) therein. So Allaah has explained this, clearly and  sufficiently, [in a manner] that the common people can understand. And He forbade us to be like those who split and differed [amongst  themselves] before us and were destroyed [by this]. And He mentioned that  He commanded the Muslims to be united in the religion, and forbade them  from becoming separated therein. And this is increased in clarity by what has  been reported in the Sunnah of amazing affairs pertaining to that. Then the matter became [overturned] such that [blameworthy] splitting in the  foundations (usool) and subsidiary branches (furoo') of the religion was turned  into [the real] knowledge and understanding of the religion, and [such that] no  one spoke of unity in the religion except [that he was considered] a zindeeq  (heretic) or a majnoon (mad person). Lesson will be on every Tuesday at 8pm Brothers & Sisters all welcome VENUE: Phil Martin Centre,  139 Princess Road,  Moss Side, M14 4RE Broadcast live on: Mixlr.com/learnaboutislam Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalafiCentre Subscribe to our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/salaficentre SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THE VIDEOS SO OTHERS MAY BENEFIT إن شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

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Join us for an electrifying episode of the Black Sherpa Podcast featuring Aaron Burns—a dynamic force breaking barriers in finance and education. From professional footballer to Life Insurance Specialist and Public Speaker, Aaron's journey is nothing short of inspiring.Aaron, a former professional Manchester United Footballer turned advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, shares his remarkable journey. With a passion for empowering young minds, Aaron's impact extends far beyond the field.Key Highlights:From the Pitch to Finance: Discover Aaron's seamless transition from professional football to Financial Services. With a keen eye for opportunity and clear communication, he empowers individuals to unlock their potential.The Power of Personal Branding: Aaron delves into the importance of personal protection (insurance) and explores the role of personal branding in shaping one's trajectory.Lessons from Moss Side: Growing up in Moss Side with a young single mother, Aaron realised his duty to educate others early in life. He shares pivotal moments from his childhood and the choices that shaped his path.Mentorship and Vision: Aaron reflects on the profound impact of mentorship and how vision boards helped him realise his ambitions. He shares insightful anecdotes and lessons learned along the way.Embracing the "Mamba Mentality": Adopting an elitist mentality, Aaron discusses the "mamba mentality" and its role in constant self-improvement. Explore his trademark sayings and mindset for success.Aaron Burns is more than a success story—he's a beacon of inspiration, guiding others towards a brighter future. Tune in to gain valuable insights and be inspired to empower minds in your own journey.CONNECT WITH AARON:Instagram: a8burns87LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-burns-967955b0/ Join Aaron's Book Club: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gts0oQOsOXLFKeZ0lJvaqUYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveOnAireABCONNECT WITH THE BLACK SHERPA LinkedIn: Nyambe SumbwanyambeInstagram: @TheBlackSherpaPodcastWebsite: theblacksherpapodcast.com#theblacksherpa #socialmobility The truth about what it takes to get ahead in life and business is out there…. It just not evenly distributed… YET!If you like what you are listening to, please let me know. Post and tag the show on social media, rate and review wherever you are listening, or send me a message. I would love to hear from you.

In this enlightening episode of 'Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends,' join Theo as he welcomes Samantha Lubanzu, a diversity and inclusion specialist, career coach for women of color, and fervent advocate for empowerment. Show Highlights & Key Notes: Welcoming Samantha: Discover the magic of first encounters, as Theo reminisces about Samantha's infectious energy and their instant connection during their inaugural meeting at the LinkedIn Accelerator Programme and the unforgettable CIPD Meet in Manchester. The Mission: The duo articulates the essence of enabling superheroes, emphasizing the need to recognize and amplify neurodiverse strengths. Diverse Associations & Organizations: Samantha deep dives into the nuances of large-scale organizations, stressing the urgent call for genuine diversity, which transcends mere policies and procedures. Samantha's Journey: Journey alongside Samantha as she recounts her academic pursuits, from a creative haven in Moss Side, Manchester to transitioning into a technological school, culminating in her recognition of dyslexia during her college and university days. The Rise of Black Entrepreneurs: Celebrate the surge of black entrepreneurial spirits, as both Samantha and Theo highlight the transformations they've observed, especially on digital platforms like LinkedIn. The Pandemic's Repercussions: Samantha provides a raw, unfiltered account of the heightened vulnerabilities faced by black women during COVID-19, drawing attention to challenges like redundancies and amplified caring responsibilities. Empowering Initiatives: Learn about Samantha's upcoming plans to uplift black business mothers through a fully-sponsored retreat, along with her soon-to-be-launched CPD Accredited Diversity Inclusion Course. The Ripple Effect: Theo accentuates the cascading impacts of Samantha's endeavors, demonstrating how impacting a select few can reverberate to affect countless others. Connect with Samantha: Stay connected and delve deeper into Samantha's perspectives through her LinkedIn profile and her exclusive Facebook group, 'Diversity Inclusion Unlocked.' A Personal Revelation: Samantha's narrative takes a heartfelt turn as she divulges a family discovery - her brother's dyslexia diagnosis. Immerse yourself in this compelling discourse as Theo and Samantha weave through empowerment, neurodiversity, and the ongoing efforts to champion and celebrate differences. This episode is not only a testament to the changes in the diversity and inclusion landscape but also a beacon of inspiration for listeners worldwide. Find here here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-lubanzu-career-biz-strategist/ This episode is supercharged by Dynamis Group https://dynamisgroup.com/ You can buy Amanda and Theo's new book 'Neurodiversity At Work here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neurodiversity-Work-Performance-Productivity-Neurodiverse/dp/1398600245 Love the intro music... it's from a past guest High Contrast: Music is Everything #NeurodiversityAtWork #Neurodiversity #ADHD

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He was a member of some of the most influential post punk bands: Magazine, The Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds. He's collaborated with a whole range of artists including Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, Diamanda Galas, David Lynch, Jarvis Cocker, Atticus Ross and Depeche Mode. He's written film scores, made films himself, made many solo records and recently published an extraordinary memoir of youth:  'Up Above the City and Down Beneath the Stars.'   The Jazz Devil Barry Adamson came to the Bureau to talk about his life and times - and about bones, about being an outsider, about Manchester in the 70s, about Punk, luck, trouble  - and about heroin addiction.    And we discuss the alchemical process of turning darkness into artness and signposts and signal moments along the way.   For more on Barry  http://www.barryadamson.com   Join us at the Bureau of Lost Culture https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/N0ZYoFu/BOLC   All shows www.bureauoflostculture.com #manchester #barryadamson #magazine #thebirthdayparty #thebadseeds #nickcave #howarddevoto #theclash #punk #postpunk #heroin #davidlynch #jazzdevil #nickcave #johnnymarr

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With Charlton's manager on the pitch, a Moss Side legend, Brazilians, a bit of wind and many more.

After the loss to Brentford, David Mooney is joined by City fan Adam Monk and Manchester City writer for the Manchester Evening News, Alex Brotherton, to dissect what went wrong. Was the team unbalanced? Should Guardiola have changed it sooner? Did the players have half an eye on the World Cup? Did Brentford just get it right on the day? Author David Proudlove is on the show to discuss his book -- When The Circus Leaves Town, all about football clubs moving stadiums. He worked on the redevelopment of Moss Side when City left Maine Road. Plus Dan Burke takes a look at some of City's final visits to now-demolished away grounds.

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In this week's episode, Darryl Morris talks to Dani Cole about the upcoming Tory Hustings, a tragic shooting in Moss Side and more of the Greater Manchester stories you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Darryl Morris speaks to Jack Dulhanty about young people from Moss Side mourning friends they've lost to violent crime. We hear from Jayvon Morgan about his experience of losing a friend and the director of 84Youth about supporting young people through their perpetual traumatic stress syndrome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pages 178 - 185 │Aeolus, part V│Read by Cressida BrownCress was awarded the National Theatre Studio's Bulldog prinsep bursary in 2007. She directed Macbeth for Shakespeare and Company in 2017.Work she is most proud of includes :Amphibians by Steve Water, inspired by interviews she conducted with former Olympic swimmers about ‘legacy' in the run up to the 2012 Olympic games and staged in the derelict pool that had previously been hidden under the Bridewell Theatre stage. Walking the Tightrope: the tension between art and politics by writers including Caryl Churchill, April DeAngelis, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Mark Ravenhill about boycott and censorship, staged site-specifically in the old Guardian newspaper offices before transferring to the House of Commons and then the Underbelly. The Political History of Smack and Crack about the 1981 Moss Side riots and the heroin epidemic that then ensued under Thatcher. (Paines Plough Roundabout, Soho Theatre, UK tour of major venues and some prisons)Drawing Play a play where the audience turned up to an art masterclass armed with drawing boards and pens. They drew as well as watched, their pictures influencing the action played out before them (Yard Theatre)Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine, where the foyer was magically transformed into a playground for the final scene (unicorn theatre)www.cressidabrown.com*Looking for our author interview podcast? Listen here: https://podfollow.com/shakespeare-and-companySUBSCRIBE NOW FOR EARLY EPISODES AND BONUS FEATURESAll episodes of our Ulysses podcast are free and available to everyone. However, if you want to be the first to hear the recordings, by subscribing, you can now get early access to recordings of complete sections.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/shakespeare-and-company/id6442697026Subscribe on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sandcoIn addition a subscription gets you access to regular bonus episodes of our author interview podcast. All money raised goes to supporting “Friends of Shakespeare and Company” the bookshop's non-profit.*Discover more about Shakespeare and Company here: https://shakespeareandcompany.comBuy the Penguin Classics official partner edition of Ulysses here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/d/9780241552636/ulyssesFind out more about Hay Festival here: https://www.hayfestival.com/homeAdam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. Find out more about him here: https://www.adambiles.netBuy a signed copy of his novel FEEDING TIME here: https://shakespeareandcompany.com/S/9781910296684/feeding-timeDr. Lex Paulson is Executive Director of the School of Collective Intelligence at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique in Morocco.Original music & sound design by Alex Freiman.Hear more from Alex Freiman here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4gfkDcG32HYlXnBqI0xgQX?si=mf0Vw-kuRS-ai15aL9kLNA&dl_branch=1Follow Alex Freiman on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alex.guitarfreiman/Featuring Flora Hibberd on vocals.Hear more of Flora Hibberd here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EFG7rqfVfdyaXiRZbRkpSVisit Flora Hibberd's website: This is my website:florahibberd.com and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/florahibberd/ Music production by Adrien Chicot.Hear more from Adrien Chicot here: https://bbact.lnk.to/utco90/Follow Adrien Chicot on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/adrienchicot/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After more than 65 episodes and almost as many songs, this episode is our last. What parting gift do you give to an amazing woman who has everything she needs and wants and whose longevity spans 10 decades? The answer is simple: you give her messages of love, support and gratitude. And that's what this episode is all about. Thank you Milly - for your warmth, your honesty and your gift of story telling. There are more than a few valuable lessons contained within and you've given your family a powerful legacy for generations to come. You've also provided me with a tremendous resource for the classroom. Thank you to anyone who's cared to listen - if only for a passing moment. We hope Milly's stories made you pause and ponder. And thank you to my wonderful and talented daughter, Niamh, whose willingness to pick up songs spanning eras and genres made me shake my head many times. As you get older you'll come to fully appreciate the power of what you've done for others, Niamh. The love and bond between you and Milly will endure. And if you're new to the podcast and wonder what all the fuss is about - I recommend S1, Ep1: Meet Milly from Moss Side, Manchester. Phill Cristofaro - December 25th, 2021

In our first piece of foreign reporting on the podcast, Mill writer Sophie Atkinson talks to Darryl Morris about her story on Chemnitz, the German city known as the 'Saxon Manchester', which is struggling with the far-right. Plus, Joshi Herrmann and Darryl brief you on the Makki Inquest, Andy Burnham's attempt to make the Greater Manchester transport network net-zero, and an interesting new school in Moss Side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 105, we sit down with now reformed former gang member Kieran Proverbs. Proverbs, who grew up in the Old Trafford region of Manchester, found himself engulfed in the notorious Moss Side Gang war. Sentenced at 19 years old in 2010 to armed robbery, Proverbs jail sentence saw him mix with some of Britain's notorious criminals. In this episode, Kieran talks his early life, what pushed him into a life of crime and some notable stories he was able to share.This episode is brought to you in association with our official partner and sponsor Feel Supreme. To find out more information, you can visit them on www.feelsupreme.co.uk.Don't forget to subscribe to ‘The Doctor Uz Podcast' on;Spotify- https://tinyurl.com/ybh38ftaITunes- https://tinyurl.com/ycm6zrrdYouTube- https://tinyurl.com/ya26b3r5To find out more, visit us on www.thedoctoruzpodcast.com.

Welcome to Mondays with Milly. In episode one we're introduced to Milly's family and get an idea of what it was like to grow up in the shadows of the Great Depression. Finding work was a challenge and families supported themselves any way they could. Milly meets the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, and her dad mixes cement for Winston Churchill, whose hobby just happens to be brick-laying. Please enjoy this episode of Mondays with Milly.

This week Jen sets a step challenge and takes offence at chewing gum, Allyson lets her Pomeranian loose in Moss Side and frightens everyone with the concept of Vagina Teeth, and Maureen flashes her crotch to the masses and talks about French cinema.Recorded and edited by Lianne Coop for Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le.Follow WTB on Twitter @wtb_podcast and Facebook @WTBPodcast, and @JenBrister, @MaureenYounger, @AllysonJSmith, @ImpatientUK Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wtb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moss Side born Lew Fitz (that's Lew, not Lewis) as seen and heard on BBC Three and BBC Radio 4 talks about the rise and rise of Manchester CIty. Growing up in a family full of "Reds" - Lew talks about why in Manchester United's 1998/99 treble-winning season he decided to choose (then) Division 1 side Man City over arguably the greatest team in the world at that time. In all his years supporting Man City he's seen his club go from playing England goalkeeper David James as striker, to be coming Premier League point scoring record holders under Pep Guardiola. We also talk about how it felt watching City, Man Utd's "noisy neighbours" lift the title for the very first time... while in Miami, which Lew, from Moss Side, describes as a "soulless place" :D Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComFootyTalkPod/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComFootyTalkPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comfootytalkpod/ Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael Music By: Violet Class Artwork by: James Gent

Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles are joined by six time Olympic Champion, Sir Chris Hoy, who discusses the inspiration behind his career, retirement and writing children’s books. Ruth Linton is a grandmother from Manchester who became a stand up comedian after being treated for a brain tumour. Saturday Live listener and former high-flying police officer James Ellson reveals why he left the challenging streets of Moss Side to become a smallholder and writer of crime fiction and actor Mim Shaikh discusses why he joined a pilgrimage from Belgrade to Istanbul. Plus broadcaster Johnnie Walker shares his inheritance tracks. Producer: Steven Williams Editor: Eleanor Garland

From a working-class Manchester home to Olympic running tracks, Diane Modahl MBE tells Lisa Morton her incredible story. Hear how she was able to chase her dream, how she won a battle she never thought she’d ever have to fight and the young people she helps now.  This episode was recorded in early 2020 before Corona Virus spread across the world. It is as relevant now as it was when we recorded it. Diane talks about Manchester and the relationships here that helped her through her highs and her lows. Now her Foundation helps Manchester’s young people to thrive in the same way.   This podcast series will be delving into purposeful relationships that built the greatest city on earth, Manchester. In this episode of We Built This City Lisa hears how Diane was given the opportunity to flourish as a young runner, since falling in love with the track Diane’s career has taken her many unexpected places.  Growing up in Longsight, attending high school in Moss Side, Diane says she was truly made in Manchester. Coming from a working-class household, Diane thanks her family network for allowing her to succeed as an athlete - her parents showed her true hard work ethic and she was able to use this mindset on the track. The pair discuss her many achievements including setting up The Diane Modahl Sports Foundation (https://dmsf.org.uk/) which is striving to provide children growing up in social deprivation, the same opportunity that she had growing up allowing young talent and potential to be nurtured around the city. And Lisa hears about the false doping claim that pulled Diane’s professional running career from under feet and the battle that followed for herself and her husband to clear her name. Diane’s success at this time has changed the way samples are taken. Your host Lisa Morton set up PR company, Roland Dransfield, one month after the fateful IRA Bomb that tore apart the city’s centre. Since then as a company they have helped to rebuild the city from its infrastructure to the arts. To celebrate more the 24 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering great Mancunian icons  - born, bred or adopted - and through each episode, she will be exploring how they have created business, careers, relationships, communities and the stories they have to tell from along the way. Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via Phone: 0161 2361122 Via their website (http://www.rdpr.co.uk/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/roland_dransfield/) On Twitter (https://twitter.com/RDPRtweets)   Connect with Diane: On Twitter (https://twitter.com/dianemodahl) Via her Website (https://dmsf.org.uk/)

On this week's episode of the Hop Forward Podcast we talk to Master Brewer, Paddy Johnson, from WeBrew - home to the Windsor & Eton and Uprising brands - all about brewing and some of the challenges the industry faces in 2020. Having been in the brewing industry for over 40 years, my guest today has worked at 9 breweries in the UK, Australia and Canada. He was Area Production Director at the large Royal Brewery, Moss Side for 5 years producing over 3 million Hls of beer per annum at that site as well as also operating Newcastle brewery and Theakstons in Masham at the same time within what was then Scottish Courage. Prior to this he also held jobs such as General Manager at the Courage brewery in Bristol and Head Brewer at the Berkshire Brewery for Courage - Europe’s largest brewery at that time; and also spent time as a brewer with Bass at several breweries. But Master Brewer - Paddy Johnson’s impressive resume doesn’t stop there! The first view he ever saw being made whilst at Courage Brewery was the infamous ‘Imperial Russian Stout’; he helped to set up Innserve - an independent Trade dispense technical services, which services around 100,000 pub/bar accounts in the UK. Amongst other things, including being a seasoned beer judge and father to Kieran Johnson of Blackjack Brewing in Manchester, he is one of the Director of WEBREW which, as well as operating an 8,500Hl/annum brewery that was designed and built by the Board team, has two brand - the more traditionally positioned Windsor & Eton brand, producing an array of cask and bottled beers; and Uprising - a more craft, focused brand creating Imperial Stouts, Double IPAs and the kinds of beer styles we all know and love to see on keg lines. To say Paddy is knowledgeable is an understatement - he’s a well seasoned veteran of the brewing industry and has been around the block. So, where do you start when interviewing such a well seasoned brewer? When we met at Manchester’s Marble Brewery, who were kind enough to allow us use of the facilities for hosting and recording this week’s show, I wanted to ask about brewing beer from a master brewer’s perspective. And, although you might expect some deep cuts from a conversation like this - such as the complex chemistry that occurs when infusing hops with boiling worts at certain temperatures, or the effects of yeast fermentation under different pressures - it’s having knowledge-based firmly rooted in fundamentals and nailing it time and again which sets a Master Brewer apart… plus demonstrating their skills building and commissioning a brewery and being able to explain why you did it that way…! --- TODAY'S SHOW IS SPONSORED BY SSV LIMITED. From tanks to full brewhouses SSV Limited has got you covered. In just 5 short years SSV Limited have established themselves as your go to partner to help you grow or launch your brewery. High quality tanks, parts, brewing kit and knowledge and experience to ensure your project runs smoothly from beginning to completion. Their newly launched parts shop stocks well over 1000 essential brewing parts to ensure your brewery is kept up and running. Visit their website on www.ssvlimited.co.uk or visit them on stand 11 to 13 at BeerX on the 11th and 12th of March at the ACC Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. --- Follow us on social media @hopforwardbeers Subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review Visit hopforward.beer to find out how we can get you ahead in the brewing and beer business through branding, marketing, and business development.

Darryl Laycock tells his story. Darryl Laycock was lucky to survive one of the most violent periods in Manchester's criminal history. After being shot over 20 times and spending half his life behind bars, Darryl has now dedicated the rest of it to keeping others off the same path he took when he was younger. Darryl grew up in Moss Side in the seventies and eighties, in a house where his dad battered his mum. By the age of nine, he was seeing a child psychologist because he smashed a chair over a classmate in primary school. At 13, he was hanging around the streets of Moss Side , causing trouble and stealing cigarettes to sell. Within a year, he was dealing heroin around Alexandra Park. Soon after, he was mixed up in a gang war that would earn Manchester its infamous ‘Gunchester’ nickname. As the tit-for-tat dispute escalated, Darryl watched his friend get gunned down in a bakery, killed by a bullet to the head.Throughout the 1990s, there were tit-for-tat fights, stabbings, shootings and murders in Moss Side. In the space of five years, 27 people were killed and around 250 were injured. Darryl says, in the course of the whole dispute, he lost over 30 friends and family to murder. In the course of the dispute, Darryl says he was charged with numerous murders, attempt murders, conspiracy to murder, and section 18 assault. My social media links ⬇️⬇️ http://instagram.com/jamesenglish2 http://twitter.com/jamesenglish0 http://Facebook.com/Jamesenglish11 You can check out all Video episodes on my YouTube page, James English - Anything Goes Podcast Showhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdiBNdMSiQeT8aD7gXWgvA/videos?view_as=subscriber

Darryl Laycock talks with Shaun and Wild Man about his days as a Moss Side gangster.

Darryl Laycock talks with Shaun and Wild Man about his days as a Moss Side gangster.

Chris and Carl travel to Moss Side in Manchester to meet up with Nigel Travis: former boxer turned fireman who built a boxing gym inside the fire station that transformed the community, taking kids off the street and out of gangs. Now also a member of Carl's training team, Nigel also finds the time for a bit of acting, appearing as Erasmus Lee in Peaky Blinders. Want to hear more great podcasts from [JOE][1]? - [Swanny's Cricket Show][5], the brand new cricket show from Graeme Swann- [Boys Don't Cry with Russell Kane][2], the show that gets men talking about the things men never talk about.- [House of Rugby][3], the UK's #1 new rugby show. With James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne- [Unfiltered with James O'Brien][4], our critically-acclaimed and award-nominated interview series. [1]: https://www.joe.co.uk[2]: https://playpodca.st/boys-dont-cry[3]: https://playpodca.st/house-of-rugby[4]: https://playpodca.st/unfiltered[5]: https://playpodca.st/swanny

Comedian Russell Kane takes his auntie Christine along to the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, where they reflect on the relationship between culture and class, tour the incredible range of artwork on show, and get to explore an exhibition that unearths the history of former Moss Side nightclub, the Reno. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we meet an extraordinary fighter. He's a former fighter, a current trainer of amateur and pro fighters and he's a firefighter. He fights for the welfare of disadvantaged kids - using boxing to provide opportunities. Along with all that, Nigel Travis is also an actor who is usually cast as...... a fighter. We went to Moss Side to find out more about the man also known as Captain Chaos....

In the eleventh episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Dr Helen Pankhurst. Activist, author, granddaughter of Sylvia and great granddaughter of Moss Side born, founder of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst.Helen talks to Clint about growing up in Ethiopia, the pressure and responsibility that comes with her surname, working around the world as a human rights activist, her new book and why she thinks the spirit of Manchester was integral to the Suffragettes’ fight for equality.Don't forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter (@HumansXS), Instagram (@humansofxs) and Facebook (@HumansOfXSManchester) for exclusive content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Martin has been an amigo, a banjo player and a man with two brains, but first he was a jerk. The Immortals look back at his cinematic breakthrough, The Jerk and wonder how much it has held up. They also listen to a brilliant concept album which is a soundtrack for a movie that doesn't exist. They also eat oregano in which they have so much to say. Then they dive into QI, the delightful British panel show where you finish it a little bit smarter. Get excited!   Intro 0:00 - 9:50 The Jerk 9:50 - 25:28 Moss Side Story 25:28 - 33:33 Greek Oregano 33:33 - 36:14 QI 36:14 - 58:10 Outro 58:10 - 1:03:22   --Leave your own henge ratings at TheArtImmortal.com --Be sure you leave an iTunes review   Twitter iTunes YouTube   Join us next time as we discuss more random things. Until then, email or tweet us your thoughts, leave a review on iTunes and other crap every podcast asks you to do. (But we love that you do it!)   Artwork by Ray Martindale Opening tune and clips by Adam Lord

This is the placeIn the north-west of England. It’s ace, it’s the bestAnd the songs that we sing from the stands, from our bandsSet the whole planet shaking.Our inventions are legends. There’s nowt we can’t make, and so we make brilliant musicWe make brilliant bandsWe make goals that make souls leap from seats in the standsAnd we make things from steelAnd we make things from cottonAnd we make people laugh, take the mick summat rottenAnd we make you at homeAnd we make you feel welcome and we make summat happenAnd we can’t seem to help itAnd if you’re looking for history, then yeah we’ve a wealthBut the Manchester way is to make it yourself.And make us a record, a new number oneAnd make us a brew while you’re up, love, go onAnd make us feel proud that you’re winning the leagueAnd make us sing louder and make us believe that this is the place that has helped shape the worldAnd this is the place where a Manchester girl named Emmeline Pankhurst from the streets of Moss Side led a suffragette city with sisterhood prideAnd this is the place with appliance of science, we’re on it, atomic, we struck with defiance, and in the face of a challenge, we always stand tall, Mancunians, in union, delivered it allSuch as housing and libraries and health, education and unions and co-ops and first railway stationsSo we’re sorry, bear with us, we invented commuters. But we hope you forgive us, we invented computers.And this is the place Henry Rice strolled with rolls, and we’ve rocked and we’ve rolled with our own northern soulAnd so this is the place to do business then dance, where go-getters and goal-setters know they’ve a chanceAnd this is the place where we first played as kids. And me mum, lived and died here, she loved it, she did.And this is the place where our folks came to work, where they struggled in puddles, they hurt in the dirt and they built us a city, they built us these towns and they coughed on the cobbles to the deafening sound to the steaming machines and the screaming of slaves, they were scheming for greatness, they dreamed to their graves.And they left us a spirit. They left us a vibe. That Mancunian way to survive and to thrive and to work and to build, to connect, and create and Greater Manchester’s greatness is keeping it great.And so this is the place now with kids of our own. Some are born here, some drawn here, but they all call it home.And they’ve covered the cobbles, but they’ll never defeat, all the dreamers and schemers who still teem through these streets.Because this is a place that has been through some hard times: oppressions, recessions, depressions, and dark times.But we keep fighting back with Greater Manchester spirit. Northern grit, Northern wit, and Greater Manchester’s lyrics.And these hard times again, in these streets of our city, but we won’t take defeat and we don’t want your pity.Because this is a place where we stand strong together, with a smile on our face, greater Manchester forever.Because this is the place in our hearts, in our homes, because this is the place that’s a part of our bones.Because Greater Manchester gives us such strength from the fact that this is the place, we should give something back.Always remember, never forget, forever Manchester.Choose love.

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lady with a fascinating story of personal acceptance, and battling other peoples personal perceptions of her. She is a Manchester born, award winning playwright, director, who is driven to get her words onto the page to provoke thought, view point, and change. Her plays capture the unspoken complexities of human relationships – the things we say, the things we hide, the secrets that shape us – in a way that few contemporary dramatists manage. Immensely subtle and beautifully observed, her work gives voice to unforgettable characters and leaves us mysteriously changed. Now growing up as mixed-race teenager in Moss Side, Manchester in the seventies was quite an experience. If you dont know the reputation of Moss Side, then it would be fair to say that it is known as a tough, working class environment, with back in the seventies, very few opportunities to grow into a person different from your peers. But our guest had other ideas, and was determined to break free and do as we say something different. But the fascinating moment, or should we call it a Big dot moment seems to me to be the realisation that it was good to be different. It was ok to say “I am what I am” and I am happy to be different. As she says “Because my dad came from the hills in Jamaica – a proper country guy. It makes me really proud that my dad came here as an immigrant, my mum came from Ireland as an immigrant, and in one generation they made a playwright, and next they made an actress. So I feel historically wonderful! So was this reinvention of themselves, the inspiration for her to create a bigger and bolder version of herself? As in 1999, when before our guest hadn't written a play before, she took the North West Playwrights' course and won the 2001 Alfred Fagon Award for her The Well, followed by an attachment at the National Theatre Studio in 2002. Or was, the big dot moment when in rehearsal for a play she stood up to her director and said “‘You ask the secondary white actors what they think — you tell the main character, black actors what to think. bu never me” receiving the response “You are barred and if you try to come back in the police will remove you.' ? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Linda Brogan.

Moss Side Gym Stories - Part 1: Moss Side is a small neighbourhood just outside of Manchester's city centre. In the 19th century Elizabeth Gaskell, inspired by the area, made her literary debut with the novel Mary Barton. She described Moss Side as a place of rural charm where Victorian workers and their families came to talk, play and relax. By the later part of the 20th century, the green fields that Gaskell knew had been replaced by housing estates, and Moss Side's reputation for riots, gangs and guns had spread nationwide. Growing up in Moss Side, Manchester's award winning poet Mike Garry, saw another side. Among its terraced rows Mike discovered a place where he could hear an echo of the qualities that caused Gaskell to put pen to paper - the Moss Side Leisure Centre. In the first of a two part programme Mike returns to the leisure centre to perform his epic poem, Men's Morning, an ode to the Friday morning male patrons of the centre. He spends time with the men who use the gym today to discover what, if anything has changed since he wrote the poem 20 years ago. In the next programme Jackie Kay, acclaimed poet and Scotland's new Makar, writes her own poem inspired by time spent at the leisure centre, this time focusing on the women who use it. Part 2: Jackie Kay, acclaimed writer and Scotland's new Makar, writes a poem, commissioned by the BBC and inspired by the women who use Manchester's Moss Side Leisure Centre. Close to the Centre are streets named in honour of one of the city's most famous residents, Elizabeth Gaskell, who moved to Manchester in the 1830s and knew these streets, as fields. In her debut novel, Mary Barton, Gaskell described this area as a place of serene rural beauty, where Manchester's families would come to walk, talk, rest and rejuvenate. By the later part of the 20th century, the green fields had been replaced by housing estates. Moss Side's reputation for riots, gangs and guns spread nationwide but its ability to inspire writers remained intact, and a peaceful oasis - otherwise known as the Moss Side Leisure Centre - could still be found. In the first of these two programmes, the poet Mike Garry returned to the Moss Side Leisure Centre to perform his epic poem, Men's Morning, inspired by the Centre and the men who used it. In this programme, Jackie Kay premieres her 21st century response - Moss Side Mirrors - an ode to the women who, like their 19th century antecedents immortalised by Elizabeth Gaskell, have found in this neighbourhood a place to escape from the pressures of daily life - to breathe deeply, unwind, and renew themselves. Produced in Salford by Claire Press and Ekene Akalawu.

It was the year of the Royal Wedding, urban riots and soaring unemployment. Leading economists despaired of the government's handling of the economy, while spending cuts were considered too deep, and relations with European allies fragile. This was 1981. Martha Kearney reviews newly-released government papers from 1981 with guests including former Ministers, government advisers and leading opponents. There are fascinating insights to be gleaned from Margaret Thatcher's personal files, containing secret memos, letters from Ministers and foreign leaders, often furiously annotated with her immediate response. Minutes of Cabinet meetings reveal divisions between departments over the government's handling of key policies. This was the year in which Mrs Thatcher visited the newly instated Ronald Reagan, ten IRA prisoners died on hunger strike in Northern Ireland, and trouble flared in British cities, with looting and rioting in Brixton, Moss Side and Toxteth. Martha and guests will look beyond the headlines to see how key government decisions were made, and where tensions between Ministers lay. Producer: Deborah Dudgeon A Wingspan and Whistledown co-production for BBC Radio 4.

Aaron Jackman, a Young People's Officer in Moss Side, talks about PeaceWeek, the Community Clean-up, and his vision of a Peaceful world.

Camille Thomson, aged 13, talks about PeaceWeek and Peace in Moss Side.