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For sports fans in the US, betting has never been more common, or more accessible. But beneath the surface of this booming pastime, a darker story is unfolding. Writer John Semley joins the podcast to examine the implications of all this access, not just in American sports, but across global betting markets, and how our era of gambling reflects a new world order some economists are calling "casino capitalism." Semley's feature, “Casino Capitalism 2.0,” appears in the June issue of The Nation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On The Alfred Daily Today: Firefighters Respond to Prison Blaze Town Council Challenge Dorset Council Over School Road Resurfacing During Term Time Phil Beats Fundraising Target Fourfold in Cancer Charity Bike Ride Tyre Company Closes Stur Branch and Doubles Shaftesbury Workforce Cast Raise Cash to Fund Arts Centre Musical Shaftesbury What's Ons View from the Hill - Visitor from Bristol Fontmell Talk Shares Life Lessons from Dorset Writers Hardy and Barnes Reflection on Youth - Poetry by Semley's Julia Desch

On this episode, writer and podcaster J David Osborne returns to talk about several short stories by the late science fiction grandmaster, Ursula K Le Guin.We talk about cultural relativism, anthropology, how Ursula's father's work with a lost Indian influenced her, influences in general, whether we would have sex with our clones, writers folding stuff they read into their work instead of not reading, the many different answers to Omelas, girlboss adventures done right, and much more. Stories discussed:Semley's NecklaceNine LivesThe Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas SurAnd on Back Matter over at Patreon, JDO talks about the Australian he hates the most, we both complain about Covidians, self-publishing vs traditional publishing, lots of other writing and literature talk. Subscribe and listen at https://www.patreon.com/GettingLitFollow JDO onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brbjdo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brbjdo Listen to JDO's podcasts:Agitator: https://www.patreon.com/agitatorLost Xplorers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-xplorers/id1540514505 JDO's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-David-Osborne/author/B004G4S8KU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

On The Alfred Daily Today: Higher Fees But Dorset Residents Requiring Planning Permission Could Get Faster Response Vintage Vehicles Shine at Semley's Monthly Sunday Meet-Up Pilgrimage Route Reflections: Rev Frazer's 'Travels with a Stick' at Semley Book Talk Can You Suggest Shaftesbury's Special Places For Dorset Tourist Guide? One Woman Shaftesbury Show Features Agatha Christie's Mystery Disappearance Shaftesbury What's On Road Closure Update View From The Hill - Visitor From Malta

On The Alfred Daily Today: Poster found in thatched cottage gives glimpse into 18th century Shaftesbury nightlife North Dorset councillor calls for action on dog mess following lack of enforcement revelation Visitor elated as Shaftesbury tourism hub resolves deflated camp bed crisis Shaston's seasonal reflections: Red Valerian and oxide daisy Welly wanging and crockery smashing - traditional highlights of Saturday's Semley's fete View from the hill - Shaftesbury tempts Weymouth visitors Art pylon-eers – masts and aerials feature in Shaftesbury exhibition Explore Fonthill's stunning grounds and support retired service dogs and horses Adrian Ryder's Bell Street Bookshelf - Berwick church and its special stonework Wiltshire Wildlife head applauds Planet Shaftesbury's achievements

On The Alfred Daily Today: GP shares challenges revealing One-fifth of Abbey View blood test patients are ‘no shows' Shaftesbury mental health charity founders put themselves up for auction Semley's potholed roads could increase accident risk warns parish chair and Station Rd flooding is investigated Jeanette and Jackie on scrap books and Shaftesbury's old fair ground No North Dorset communities considered for 20mph yet- but Shaftesbury's bid is in Dorset CPRE suggest solar panels over car parks and on new homes to save fields Joe Hashman's Shaston seasonal reflections Shaftesbury weekend what's ons View from the hill- Milton visitors saddened by our empty shops

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury's 'strong, brave, beautiful' breast cancer survivors release an empowering book  Town Council picks next mayor tonight- and councillors' attendance record revealed  Plaque honouring much-loved school head Tony Selwood 'would bring tears to his eyes'. Gardening with Jan Walls – Magnificent clematis on The Maltings My Shaftesbury – Jo Felton tells us why our town is perfect View from the hill- Cheltenham visitors enjoy pampering at The Grosvenor More top comedy at The Grosvenor with the host who shared pints with Priscilla Presley in 'spoons Semley therapist and canine companion to run for BadCo Shaftesbury what's ons Steam train coming to North Dorset on Saturday Shaftesbury jobs. Soundscape – tawny owl tussle at Castle Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Primary School faces parental protest over pupils cleaning faeces from toilet walls Shaftesbury FC Ladies team win Dorset Women's League title Your chance to view and support Shaftesbury Art Centre's £3m refurbishment Shaston Seasonal Reflections - our daily nature diary Shaftesbury area open studios joining Wylye Valley Arts Trail from Saturday Forest of Dean visitors enjoyed Shaftesbury's Gold Hill Museum Jan Walls' gardening advice from The Maltings Spring fair and BBQ to showcase Semley businesses on Saturday What's ons for the weekend and next week in Shaftesbury Shaftesbury's four London Marathon runners reflect on Sunday's 'emotional' challenge John Cluett's Ode to North Dorset - the A-Z of the Shaftesbury area Soundscape - a song thrush at Breach Common

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Dorset Council officials are ‘dinosaurs' for dated Dinah's Hollow plans, says Melbury councillor Shaftesbury man to open a town centre gym in former St John HQ Environmental award for Semley's parish church Wrong sort of fuel? Latest excuse for North Dorset rail disruption Shaftesbury Tourism Hub update from Trevor Clements How Shaftesbury's local government has changed – Mike Simms' memories of the Council HQ on Bimport From bookshelf to doorstep – how Shaftesbury's library deliveries make a difference Lindsey Death's wildlife walk - Chettle birdlife and 'no mow May' New book will bridge gaps in your knowledge of Dorset's bridges Soundscape - Birds, water and sheep alongside lake at Sherborne Causeway

On The Alfred Daily Today: First guest speakers announced for Shaftesbury's new writing festival Shaftesbury events guide Alison Harding reveals recycling cash sum raised for local charities Melbury campsite 1 of 75 must-stay locations says Sunday Times Shaftesbury resident seeks memories of snowy winter of ‘63 The story of Semley's Langford car spares and scrap yard Shaftesbury man delighted by his first Stonehenge winter solstice Observing deer in the dark with Ashmore nature writer Colin Elford  

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Potholes, paths and better playparks – parish and town council goals for 2023 featuring Compton Abbas, Semley, Donhead St Mary and Melbury Abbas & Cann parishes and Shaftesbury Town Council Cllr Jane Somper reviews her work in the Beacon Ward in 2022 Cllr Derek Beer on his heart attack and his faith in Shaftesbury Library consultation Shaftesbury's most read local news stories of 2022- part 1 Sue Clifford tells the story of Shaftesbury's Common Ground charity Kate and Karren on the loss of local banks

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Shaftesbury residents despatch aid to Ukraine – more donations needed Motcombe Council defers 20mph zone decision to assess speed sign impact Council plans ‘enhanced care' for historic Bury Litton Churchyard Mixed views on Christmas Market cancellation - but craft fair ‘busier than expected' View from the Hill - Brazilian family loves Shaftesbury Picnics and no puddings for Anita Horek's Cape Town Christmas Charity shop bargains - treats for postcard and woodcut fans Philippa Davis' culinary advent calendar - Fontmell, Semley and Motcombe village stores ‘A Welsh Christmas Dinner' - Poetry from Elaine Cadogan Shaftesbury job vacancy Former ‘Orange' band member Alan Newport previews his Two Brewers gig ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful' - Shaftesbury Town Band Soundscapes - A kite soars above Twyford

On The Alfred Daily Today: No physical barrier planned for proposed Mampitts Lane bus gate More North Dorset barns can convert to homes under planning fast track A tour of Britain's best new home in Twyford A festive feel for familiar songs at Spoonfeds' Shaftesbury concert £10k part-timer will be hired to improve Shaftesbury Council PR Shaftesbury retailers pay the price for Royal Mail unrest Shaftesbury what's ons Carolling by Semley schoolchildren

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury councillor touched by kind messages following heart attack Shaftesbury what's ons Dorset Council urges us to consider neighbours during cold snap Former Shaftesbury mayor remembers Golden Key Youth Club Shaftesbury FC switches Saturday fixture Carol of the Day - Shaftesbury Community Choir sings ‘While Shepherds Watched' Santa is coming this weekend thanks to Shaftesbury's Lions Club Bird flu found in Dorset - Shaftesbury vet reacts, butcher says no turkey supply issue Fontmell and Semley schoolkids cook mealworm meatballs for lunch Jackie and Jeanette - Compton and Fontmell Christmases from the 60s and 70s Vehicles recorded driving at 100mph through North Dorset village

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Free parking in Shaftesbury today Shaftesbury school teacher named one of Britain's best in national award North Dorset police appeal for help finding woman missing overnight Shaftesbury Christmas lights delight locals but town clerk clears up event confusion Shaftesbury's Morrison's Daily launches bespoke gift service Gift for my Lift – Win your friends or relatives four free tyres Paul Merefield's quiz Hummingbird discuss their musical evolution ahead of first Semley gig Meet my Pet – Sausage dogs on St Rumbolds Road Walk of the Week – Julia Tilbury takes us to Rushmore Park Karen Cole reviews a royal murder mystery Claymores Prep kids sing ‘We Three Kings' for Shaftesbury shoppers

On The Alfred Daily Today: Dorset councillor tells Shaftesbury consultation she'll quit if any library closes The sky's the limit as Shaftesbury's new astronomy group announces events programme Bigger advent celebration for Semley on 1st December North Dorset Nature Notes with Clive Whitbourn – Spring flowers out already Property Matters with Matt Boatwright – Selling a dark Shaftesbury home Shaftesbury pay-and-display machine thinks it's 1970 Shaftesbury and Donhead road closures New offers for Dorset blue badge drivers Tourism news from Trevor Clements of Shaftesbury TIC Soundscapes - Birds on Park Walk

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Flood wardens recruited in Motcombe Maltings gardening expert Jan Walls A family show – 97-year-old Tony Hawkins plans Saturday concert Expert shares Westland aircraft story in forthcoming Semley talk View from the Hill – Parisians see Shaftesbury in stormy weather Shaftesbury offers support for Dorset hedge restoration project Cash for youth groups in Dorset Council grant giveaway Stour Row mental health ‘first aider' says support is ‘within reach' Soundscape - song thrush on Fontmell

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury mental health charity CEO says demand is greater than ever Motcombe explorer heads to Amazon in quest for animal considered extinct More wildlife, less flooding – Dorset Council's £38K Enmore Green pond works Paul Merefield's pub quiz Wiltshire taxi rates increase local rail disruption 5-10th November Gillingham to Tisbury train speed reduction ends Semley agricultural business makes big charity donation Shaftesbury chicken-keeper Kate Scott's diary Meet my pet -  Sonia and Henry the cockapoo Motcombe author Rosie King releases sixth historic novel View from the hill Wolf Pack by Will Dean Soundscape – deer rutting near Fontmell  

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Dorset Council suggests reduced Shaftesbury Library hours - Lead councillor responds Motcombe councillor raises lack of affordable homes in proposed development Tourism news with TIC boss Trevor Clements - Unique Shaftesbury gifts Talented young actors perform horror inspired by Duncliffe Woods Qigong comes to Semley

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Fontmell villagers decide their to-do list after fuel and food costs think-tank Work underway saving rare newts and boosting Breach Common wildlife Hospital Friends find helpers to reduce Shaftesbury nurses' workload Latest bargains at Shaftesbury charity shops View from the Hill - Mercedes sports car owners visit Shaftesbury Plans announced for Semley's monthly cinema Shaftesbury road closures and dangerous pothole Latest Shaftesbury jobs The Shaftesbury composer writing for one-armed musicians Soundscapes – Tawny owls at Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today: A huge Shaftesbury what's on list Cann couple's Bentley sells for £63k at auction Action on St James' poplars to protect nearby homes Apply for up to £5,000 for your youth project from Dorset's police commissioner Exclusive Gold Hill Christmas card now on sale in Shaftesbury Shaftesbury area cricketers head to Portugal for international fixtures Shaftesbury artist says picture sales haven't returned to pre-covid level View from the Hill – Hardy Way walkers visit Shaftesbury Jeanette Hardiman's 1960s childhood haunts in Fontmell Twyford artist Des Alner brings colour to interiors of £12m new school Shaftesbury GPs and health centre public meeting tonight Richard of Clarke's Antiques in Semley on collecting letterboxes Soundscapes – Fontmell Brook

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Book your slot with an arts grant-awarding body in Shaftesbury New video brings Shaftesbury Abbey to life Bank Holiday Monday changes and more condolence books Liz Pocock invites locals to celebrate Motcombe's new church floor Supper with Sybil and ‘Faulty' Towers at Donhead themed dinner Former Shaftesbury actor Mark Blackham on life down under Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s weddings View from the Hill – Dad and son visit Shaftesbury Soundscapes – Swifts at St Leonard's Church in Semley

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury what's ons Shaftesbury Arts Centre recruiting first-ever paid manager Retired and ready to ramble - Semley walk leader Andrew Ebens Overflowing Shaftesbury litter bins are encouraging rats claims resident Shaftesbury travel news Shaftesbury Bridge School hoping to attract younger crowd at Breezy Ridge Meet the Masons at Shaftesbury's Masonic Lodge Jan Wall's gardening advice Soundscapes – Birds and the brook at Whitings Water

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury youth group outreach grant could help change lives Semley gets ready for musicals, opera and porcelain appreciation Cool down in Springhead's lakeside gardens this Wednesday Why Hackney school kids make ‘virtual visits' to a West Melbury farm Motcombe School children interview Royal Navy pilot Rich Bartram View from the Hill – New Forest visitors What's new at Shaftesbury's charity shops Phil Proctor's architecture tour - St Peter's Church Soundscapes - Grasshoppers at Breach Common

A discussion with Evan Dahm about three classic Le Guin stories: "Semley's Necklace," "The Word of Unbinding," and "Vaster Than Empires and More Slow."

On The Alfred Daily Today: Second Shaftesbury business closes following reduced footfall Families invited to play at Fontmell event on Wednesday Shaftesbury man shares Yukon charity kayaking experience finale of the free summer outdoor exercise sessions on Castle Hill View from the Hill – Visitors rate Shaftesbury Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence' Shaftesbury what's ons Short story – ‘The Tapestry' by Christine Sims Soundscapes - – a train, thrush and jumping fish in Semley

On The Alfred Daily Today: Dorset Council asked if £2m Coombe House loan is enough 9-year-old Semley girl arranges cancer charity fundraiser Award-winning author offers Shaftesbury holiday in reader contest Specialist Shaftesbury shop to close in September Shaftesbury allotments damaged by anti-social behaviour Bees will be big at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Jackie and Jeanette reminisce Shaftesbury what's ons John Parker visits Jack and Margaret Mellors' Bimport garden Folk and pop on the fiddle- Friday at Shaftesbury's Kings Arms Soundscapes - ash trees in the breeze at Duncliffe  

On The Alfred Daily Today: Motcombe Council discusses measures to reduce risk of flooding Motcombe School pupils interview Major Andy Johnston Charity head shave for Two Brewers' staff Fringe chairman pleased with festival successes Shaftesbury charity shop bargains Antique natters - with Semley expert Bob Morgan Shaftesbury what's ons Shaftesbury traffic news Soundscapes - water boatmen under a Breach Lane pond  

On The Alfred Daily Today: Council promises not to refer to ‘Castle Green' again Both Shaftesbury area MPs choose their favourite for next PM Pop-up fundraiser for Shaftesbury man running marathon for kids charity Shaftesbury what's ons - craft fair and stand-up night Shaftesbury job vacancies - Elite garages and Grove Arms Edred Bowman's life in African ‘bush' banking How the Great Dorset Steam Fair started in Shaftesbury Shaftesbury Fringe - Sea-influenced folk performer Jon Chouler View from the Hill - Suffolk visitor loves Shaftesbury Kate and Karren chat 'over the garden fence' Richard Foreman reads 'Charcoal' Soundscapes – A water vole in Semley

On The Alfred Daily Today: Donhead, Semley and Berwick's MP says PM should go Difficult decision for Shaftesbury councillors over accessible bungalow plan Shaftesbury NatWest staff praised for response to cash machine malfunction Shaftesbury councillor urges rail boss to protect ticket offices Shaftesbury Fringe performer will sing about North Dorset ghosts National expert shares advice about Shaftesbury's radon levels Stranger in a Strange Land - Rome, villas, the Ghetto and the story of Celeste Shaftesbury what's ons Soundscapes

On The Alfred Daily today: Shaftesbury artist leads the campaign to save Pepperell House The expert planning Shaftesbury's next tree walk reveals his favourite West End singer to perform at Shaftesbury choral rock concerts Semley antique experts on collecting buttons View from the hill – Blackpool visitor loves dog friendly Shaftesbury Shaftesbury what's ons forthcoming Shaftesbury area road closures  Shaftesbury Fringe comedian plans musical tribute to the stars Nick Andrews' gardening advice – composting for free soundscape – a rummaging Breach Lane blackbird

On The Alfred Daily Today: More Abbey closures possible unless more volunteers come forward Shaftesbury Council redefines open spaces manager role to reflect climate emergency Singer-songwriter Polly Perry previews today's Muston's gig ‘Mingle Magic' - Paul Praeger returns to Shaftesbury Fringe Shaftesbury what's ons View from the Hill – Diana visiting with a coach party Lynda Appleby meets Semley farrier Brian Trowbridge Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat ‘The Letter' by Shaftesbury writer Maggie Pearce Soundscapes – Enmore Green jackdaws

On The Alfred Daily Today: ‘I would prefer a fresh start' - North Dorset MP wants PM to quit Semley farm shop starts food refillables after mobile shop ceases Volunteers are winning Breach Common battle against invasive weeds Close-up magician to return to Shaftesbury Fringe Meet my Pet – Gringo the cat Walk of the Week Shaftesbury what's ons Karen Cole's book review – ‘No Place to Run' by Mark Edwards Kate Scott's chicken keeping diary Soundscapes – A hornet in Enmore Green

On The Alfred Daily Today: Motcombe, Fontmell and Semley schools take action on car idling Semley plans quintessentially English fete Shaftesbury's former mayor wins silver in World Marmalade Contest Springhead Trust hosts word-free willow weaving play View from the Hill Shaftesbury what's ons Jackie and Jeanette on things we never use Soundscapes - Bird song after the rain on Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today: A Shaftesbury man has helped shape new Downs syndrome rights legislation Semley schoolboy out at dawn to help put up Shaftesbury maypole International audience for Shaftesbury's free Saturday yoga sessions Good Gourd – We meet Sedgehill vegetable grower Stuart Cowen Shaftesbury what's ons Donhead Diary - Lynda Appleby meets charity organiser Juliet Stoker Kate and Karren chat about Kate's greenhouse disaster Short story - The Path by Anthony Lee-Dudley Soundscapes - A Shaftesbury song thrush

On The Alfred Daily Today: Plans to celebrate ten years of Semley's village shop. Dorset Police public response and crime investigation ‘requires improvement'. Shaftesbury fire crew called out 300 times in last year. Shaftesbury churches come together for Good Friday walk. Repeat of Motcombe fundraising Royal Marine's talk likely. Meet the chef - King Alfred's Kitchen owner Conrad Sandison. View from the Hill - a holidaymaker from Pembrokeshire. Shaftesbury what's ons. Mary Myers' smallholding diary. Jane Somper's job vacancies. Soundscape - long tailed tits at Rushmore

On The Alfred Daily Today: Pupils, parents and staff ask for your help to save boarding house Wiltshire Council needs more taxis - Semley businesswoman agrees. East Stour to Gillingham road reopens Meet my Pet - Colin and rescue dogs Tia and Izzy Walk of the week - Oyster Coppice, Semley Kate Scott's Chicken - keeping diary Shaftesbury what's ons Paul Merefield's pub quiz Shaftesbury Fire Crew advice follows more chimney fires Huge delays with Friday night C13 blockage Viewing the Vale – Local poetry by Richard Foreman. ‘Sparks Like Stars' by Nadia Hashimi reviewed by Karen Cole Soundscape - garden warbler and wren at Breach Lane

On The Alfred Daily Today: Motcombe housing development approved by Dorset Council. New Shaftesbury toddlers' group launched. Getting messy to raise money with Abbey Primary's Colour Run. Acoustic duo will play Semley on Saturday. Town Band chairman happy with weekend contest performance. Nature Notes - North Dorset National Trust ranger Clive Whitbourn. Why Compton yoga teacher Jessie Low is continuing with Zoom. Shaftesbury what's ons. Soundscapes - a blackbird on Castle Hill

On The Alfred Daily Today: No response to 2am 999 call as men trash Melbury campsite. Semley to celebrate jubilee weekend with music festival. More entertainment for first Spring and Countryside Show. Donhead author to speak at Sturminster Literary Festival. Funding for Fontmell's new playpark agreed. Father's House car boot for Ukraine raises thousands. Shaftesbury resident's 40-year Lions service recognised. Shaftesbury what's ons. Mary Myers' smallholding diary. Soundscapes – Tadpoles underwater in Enmore Green pond.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Arts ‘festival within a festival' for Shaftesbury Fringe 2022. New recruits join Shaftesbury in Bloom for roundabout tidy-up. Motcombe celebrates Roland Stellig's 101-year life. Semley woman launches new group for Shaftesbury area vegans. Latest bargains at Shaftesbury charity shops. Archaeologist pleased with Fontmell dig discoveries. View from the Hill - South Wales visitor's Shaftesbury surprise. Soundscapes - a horse munching hay in Shaftesbury

On The Alfred Daily Today: Dorset Council can't discuss Barton Hill car park charging as manager is poorly. Pipeline work set to slice through Semley hedgerows. Planners approve longer season for Foyle Hill campsite. Gail Stephens - local food guru planning Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Shaftesbury what's ons. Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s TV. Cranborne Chase writer Keggie Carew presents ‘Beastly' talk at book festival. Soundscapes - A blackbird in the rain in Enmore Green.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury town clerk quits - Mayor blames bullying. Morrisons creates unique job for popular Shaftesbury man. Two residents make complaints about Tesco path blocking. Semley man begs BT to act after 17 days offline. Shaftesbury what's ons and covid-19 cancellations. Jackie and Jeanette on Shaftesbury Christmas in the 70s. Abbey Primary year 6 pupils' recommended reads. Soundscapes - Dawn on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today: More Littledown homes approved - Redrow claims Town Council has ignored their contact The driver first on the scene at Motcombe's surprise sinkhole. NHS to CofE – Shaftesbury's new team rector Rev Donna Gibbs. Shaftesbury what's ons. Festive fun at Semley's Chaldicot Barns on Thursday. Mary Myers' partner and his timesaving invention on the Wardour smallholding. Soundscapes - Little waterfalls on Fontmell Brook.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury area transport watchdog unhappy with local rail performance. Shaftesbury PC awarded long-service medal by Chief Constable. Praise for Semley businesswoman who fundraised for cancer patient she has not met. Shaftesbury fire crew rescue cat from tree. Floods and climate emergency prompt revision of Motcombe's Neighbourhood Plan. Jumper repair shop today as part of Shaftesbury late night shopping. Weekend trophy win for Shaftesbury Town Band. Shaftesbury what's ons and job vacancies. Goldfinches on top of pine trees on Pine Walk by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury, Motcombe and Semley area covid rates remain above English average. How Semley's African safari experts have coped with this week's travel ban. Donheads church art exhibition proves so popular it will return next year. Shaftesbury escapes Storm Arwen lightly, but paths from Park Walk are closed for safety. New book compares Shaftesbury's evolution with other Dorset towns. Friends Kate Pickard and Karren Burkett chat ‘over the garden fence'. Shaftesbury What's ons and job vacancies. Richard Foreman with our Sunday morning short story. Soundscapes - A robin and a blackbird near Fontmell Brook.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Dorset Council warns of further planning delays and land searches taking five-times longer. Help Shaftesbury's breast cancer charity support women undergoing chemo. The Alps come to West Melbury as Breezy Ridge vineyard gets festive. Call for Semley volunteers to maintain wildlife-rich village woodland. Indians encouraged to visit ‘art inspiring' Shaftesbury. Wiltshire Police offer tips for drivers following spate of car thefts. Dress your door for Christmas at Shaftesbury's wreath-making workshops. Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley -eating healthily affordably, ‘is your nutrition suffering'.  Shaftesbury weekend what's ons. Soundscapes - Noisy crows in Twyford.

On The Alfred Daily Today: ‘I need to go to Semley to tell her' – Best friend on justice for murdered PC Yvonne Fletcher. Shaftesbury Town Council changes stance on controversial Motcombe solar farm. Explained at last - Why Shaftesbury and Dorset car parks sometimes won't take cash. FOSS Group pleased with campaign extending Oasis Pool season and access to St Mary's. Dorset Council list climate emergency achievements so far Wanted - Artists-in-residence who appreciate the scenery on Shaftesbury's doorstep. Growing up in 60s Fontmell and Compton - Jackie and Jeanette on shopping for kitchenware. Shaftesbury what's ons and jobs. Soundscapes - A juvenile blackbird in a holly tree on Park Walk.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Melbury Abbas Parish Council uses seismology and wildlife reports to strengthen bypass case. Sachet product success boosts workforce numbers at Shaftesbury's BV Dairy. Award for North Dorset's broadband company ahead of fibre rollout to Berwick, Semley and Cann. David Kerswell's rainfall report. Regular sustainable fashion fairs starting soon in Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury what's ons and job vacancies. Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails. Nick Crump records a charm of goldfinches in a Castle Hill holly tree.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Motcombe Parish Council to discuss flooding as Shaftesbury estate building is blamed. Talking pictures – Historian specialising in postcards talks at Gold Hill Museum. Semley teenager makes national final of community business awards. Free gadget and technology advice offered each week in Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury fire crew clean cars for charity. ‘Confession' by Shaftesbury poet Richard Foreman. Shaftesbury what's ons and roadworks. Soundscapes - sparrows and blackbirds in a holly tree on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Woman rescued from flooding car in Semley. Police seek witnesses after Bell Street distraction theft. A woman stole a man's rolex. Upset as beech trees near new Lidl entrance are felled. Bernard Ede from the tree group and Cllr Tim Cook discuss Dorset Council's decision. Vegetable tasting and food fun at Open Fridge event on Saturday North Dorset police launch podcast to highlight rural crime. Plastic Free Shaftesbury campaigner encourages a green Halloween. Soundscapes - Turkeys in the woods near Donhead Hall Farm.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury fire crew called to Longmead Estate commercial fire. Shaftesbury covid rate down but rises in adjacent parishes. Shaftesbury's water refill station opens. Carnival crew tell Shaftesbury shoppers to save the date for 2022 event. Sunday short story - Jeanette Hardiman reads ‘My Best Friend'. The former Shaftesbury School PE teacher who has run 14 marathons. Jazz duo visiting Semley for gig next weekend. Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence'. View from the hill – Milton Keynes and Sussex tourists rate Shaftesbury. Soundscapes - heavy rain on Bell Street.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Motcombe Parish Council frustrated by Dorset Council's response over planning breaches. Unexpected archaeological find in Fontmell. Wired for sound - Grant for Semley village hall. Shaftesbury fire chief frustrated after more Nettlecombe fence fires. Big crowds expected at historic Shaftesbury FC game Shaftesbury fitness expert Laura Langley on the right mindset. Soundscapes - A Shaftesbury badger eats breakfast.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Town Council announces which locals will help shape proposals for Mampitts Green. Semley councillors pleased by trading estate expansion. Doggone cheek - the Shaftesbury salon shocked by daylight robbery. Tour one of North Dorset's most beautiful gardens on Thursday. Plans announced for Shaftesbury's tree festival this month. Mary Myers' smallholding report features an ‘airBnB' for poultry. Parents prepare Fontmell Primary's forest school for pupil return. The brook at Boyne Hollow recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury School head delighted by ‘A' Level and BTEC grades. Differing opinion on what to do about Park Walk's white rat. Four nights of classical concerts this weekend in Semley. Sedgehill villagers plan a Sunday sale to fund upkeep of hall. Cycle ride from south coast to Shaftesbury, South Wales and back - for Weldmar. Pimm's party will celebrate summer in Enmore Green. Relaxing with dinner jazz on Friday of Shaftesbury Fringe. Soundscapes – a young buzzard calling for food at Breach Common.

On The Alfred Daily Today: MP responds to calls for lower A350 speed limit past Semley. Singing sessions for Shaftesbury residents with dementia. Four days of bank holiday fun - Shaftesbury Fringe line-up finalised. Town Council extends loan of locomotive name plate to museum. Talented musicians to share folk songs and stories at Shaftesbury Abbey. Shaftesbury events, roadworks and job ads. Dave Hardiman looks at Shaftesbury's news 100 years ago. Soundscapes - blue and long tailed tits on Umbers Hill.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Former mayor calls for action to protect Christy's Lane beech trees. Town councillor asks for rule change so he can join committee. Town centre flats proposed for supermarket top floor. Dorset and Wiltshire Councils to consult on making bus travel better Shaftesbury High School For Girls remembered with blue plaque unveiling. Shaftesbury what's ons. How nature inspires Semley artist Jane Hall Mary Myer's smallholding diary. Soundscapes - two species of bumblebees in a hollow beech trunk at Gutch Woods.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Slow response expected from some Dorset emergency services this weekend. Service commemorates Semley's murdered police officer. Dorset businesses want masks and no handshakes. Volunteers wanted to enthuse about Shaftesbury area dark skies. Paul Merefield's pub quiz. Tom and Jan Perrett's walk through fragrant Milton-on-Stour. Shaftesbury what's ons and jobs. Shaftesbury chicken owner Kate Scott. Karen Cole reviews ‘True Crime Story' by Joseph Knox. Soundscapes - swans munch pond weed on Melbury's lake.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Government cash to improve North Dorset bus services. Semley's sustainable market relaunches. Sunday's Rotary event will 'struggle' to make profit due to covid costs Shaftesbury company arranges ‘lucky dip' bags to reduce food waste. Shaftesbury fitness guru Laura Langley on calories Gold Hill Festival stage is ready. Soundscapes - wrens and jackdaws mid-evening in St James.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Police appeal after Shaftesbury door kicked off hinges. Approval for plan to manage Shaftesbury's Castle Hill. Motcombe Shop volunteer delivers charity cheque on marathon walk. Forest school sessions start in Semley. Shaftesbury what's ons and jobs. Karren Burkett goes behind-the-scenes at the Arts Centre's summer show. Dirty Nails - parsnip problems and praise for Shaftesbury's roundabout flowers. Soundscapes - Dawn chorus at Enmore Green.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Councillor calls for Gold Hill clean-up. Could you manage Shaftesbury Ladies FC to success? How did Dorset Council perform during the pandemic? Semley nursing home coordinator shares dementia carer experience. Arts Centre summer show will go ahead. Issues that matter to Shaftesbury teenagers with Elle and Lucy. Wildlife-friendly gardener Dirty Nails with a warning about seed watering. Soundscapes - housemartins and sheep at Rolt Millennium Green.

On The Alfred Daily Today: North Dorset Arts Week will open studio to coincide with Shaftesbury Fringe. Semley's alternative weekly market set to expand. Town Centre is ‘creaking at the seams' but parking on Cockrams isn't supported. A30 allotments won't be screened from neighbouring homes for now. Shaftesbury what's ons. Dorset Council owe ‘huge debt of gratitude' to foster carers – but they need more. The man who brings out the best in BV Dairy's Shaftesbury staff. Soundscapes - goldfinches on Wincombe Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Fundraiser to bring justice for murdered Semley police officer. West Melbury couple's ‘dream' vineyard visitor centre opens. Pavement café culture returns to Shaftesbury. More new titles at Mampitts Road book exchange. Enquiries flood into Shaftesbury fitness centre as gym reopens. Bold colours and hedgerow litter in Shaftesbury art exhibition. Soundscapes - munching pigs in Twyford.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury area COVID-19 cases remain below average. Semley must retain families to avoid ‘dormitory village' status. Two new recruits to Shaftesbury Fringe committee. Shaftesbury food writer Anna Del Conte – her recipes inspired Nigella. Barkley Johnson reads his short story ‘The Merlin Connection'. Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence' about wishbones, avoiding ironing and hankies. Greenfinches at Breach Common recorded by Nick Crump.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury Town Council will push for new Maltings access road. Shaftesbury Cricket Club wants to encourage younger players. World cup success for Shaftesbury's freestyle skier. Bring back beavers - changes to Dorset's Climate Change Plan. Trio of turkeys turn up in Semley garden. Motcombe raises concerns with Dorset Local Plan. Online quiz for Shaftesbury charity appeal. Easter food vouchers for Dorset's families in need. Soundscapes - skylarks above Ashmore.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury teenager safe following helicopter search. Shaftesbury milkman raises fire alarm while delivering milkshake. Motcombe wants to become a ‘carbon positive village'. Official praise for Guys Marsh Workers. Disagreement over Semley footpath blocked with barbed wire. Repeated calls for HGV ban after lorry blocks St John's Hill. Dorset discoveries on our doorstep with blogger ‘Tess of the Vale'. Wildlife-friendly gardener ‘Dirty Nails' on sweet peas and coppicing hazel. Soundscapes -  wind in the willows in Semley.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Fontmell community prepares a campaign to purchase village shop freehold. Saturday night theft from Semley business. Shaftesbury Twinning Group postpones French and German trips. Celebrating St Edward's Way - Shaftesbury's pilgrimage walk. Makeover for Melbury's eco-friendly campsite for 2021 tourism season. North Dorset rail watchdog wants local train service improvements. What's new at Mampitts Road book exchange with Emma Valender. Burning more calories faster with Shaftesbury fitness expert Laura Langley. Soundscapes - birdsong, sheep and lambs on Breach Lane.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Majority agree with Dorset Council's 2040 carbon neutral date. County tourism website needs more North Dorset presence. Busy lockdown for Semley powered surfboard maker. Abbey View Medical Centre's COVID-19 jab progress. Park Walk helps make lockdown bearable says artist Richard Hoare. Shaftesbury what's ons. Vaccination time at Mary Myers' Wardour smallholding. Nick Crump's Creature Feature - Shaftesbury's common frogs.

The French Revolution and the American Declaration of Independence tend to be seen as the revolutions that brought into being the modern world. While both events opened up the political process to increasing proportions of their populations and established general or universal understandings of citizenship. In this session, we consider the significance of the Haitian Revolution and discuss its contribution to the making of the modern world. This lecture is part of The Making of the Modern World module from the Connected Sociologies Curriculum Project.    Readings Bhambra, Gurminder K. 2016. ‘Undoing the Epistemic Disavowal of the Haitian Revolution: A Contribution to Global Social Thought' Journal of Intercultural Studies 37 (1): 1-16. James, C. L. R. 1989 [1963, 1938]. The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution. Second Edition. New York: Vintage Books. May, Vivian M. 2008. ‘“It is Never a Question of the Slaves”: Anna Julia Cooper's Challenge to History's Silences in Her 1925 Sorbonne Thesis,' Callaloo 31 (3): 903–918. Semley, Lorelle D. 2013. ‘To Live and Die, Free and French: Toussaint Louverture's 1801 Constitution and the Original Challenge of Black Citizenship,' Radical History Review (115): 65-90. Shilliam Robbie 2017. Race and Revolution at Bwa Kayiman. Millennium 45 (3): 269-292. Trouillot, Michel-Rolph 1995. Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History, Boston: Beacon Press. Resources Anna Julia Cooper – Global Social Theory website. CLR James – Global Social Theory website. Undoing the Silencing of the Haitian Revolution – blog by Gurminder K Bhambra. Dubois, Laurent 2016. ‘Atlantic freedoms: Haiti, not the US or France, was where the assertion of human rights reached its defining climax in the Age of Revolution' Aeon. Questions for discussion What is the significance of the Haitian Revolution to our understandings of modernity? How does the Haitian Revolution, and the idea of Black Citizenship, extend our understandings of citizenship more generally? What explains the silence around the events of the Haitian Revolution in standard social science understandings of modernity and citizenship?

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Alfred meets two former high-fliers who have travelled the world pursuing their passion for food before starting a grocery shop in Semley in June. Sam and Bill of Compton McRae share their story and their plans for the future. (00:27) Shaftesbury has hosted its first Death Café sessions. Organiser Nicola Donaldson explains what happens at the events and appeals for a new host venue. (11:17) Semley walking stick maker and coppicer Alex Huxley explains how his famous relatives encouraged his love of the countryside and inspired his interest in this ancient woodworking craft. (17:31) Home-Start North Dorset say that they have supported several families who feel isolated on the new Shaftesbury estate. Alfred hears how the charity helps new parents and why they are recruiting more volunteers. (25:26)

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Shaftesbury and The Donheads celebrate Thomas Hardy with a film, feast and guided walk. Alfred talks to the event organisers. (00:24) Martin and June Hull are a Shaftesbury couple arranging transport to tackle locals’ social isolation through Shaftesbury Car Link. They volunteer and they have paid for their new accessible vehicle themselves. (10:33) It’s the final curtain for Semley’s fancy dress store. Its owner reveals Shaftesbury’s most popular outfits and costumes that nobody wants to hire. Jan Klakus explains why Gladrags is shutting shop. (20:39) Why six visiting American artists will be selling Shaftesbury to their social media fans when they returned to the States. (28:45) BV Dairy, one of Shaftesbury’s biggest employers is officially best in the south-west. We chat to MD Jim Highnam about the company’s award success. (33:10)

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Alfred meets the Semley tree-climbing expert touring England’s summer festivals. We spend the morning at Stourhead, where Mark Hawes is giving some Motcombe schoolchildren the opportunity of scaling a tulip tree. He explains how he left the London rat-race for a new life in the Shaftesbury area. And Mark says that his business is reaching new heights! (00:24) Tales of Peking to Paris in a pink Rolls-Royce will raise funds for a church in The Donheads. Alfred visits Sir John Stuttard in his St James home to meet ‘Harrison’, a beautiful classic car and hear ‘his’ story. (08:17) Alfred visits Wincombe Park and chats with Phoebe Fortescue who operates a summer English school for overseas students. We were interested to hear what surprises the teenagers about Shaftesbury. (19:17) Water-based workouts are proving popular at the improved Shaftesbury Oasis Pool. Alfred meets Claire and Laura, who are offering Aquafit sessions in the warm waters of the outdoor pool as part of the Town Council’s goal to better promote the Oasis Pool’s benefits. (28:11) Street art will showcase the best of Shaftesbury Fringe. Alfred chats with Rob Neely and James Thrift about the eye-catching art installations that will be used to promote Fringe shows in the town centre. (32:37)

Episode 6: Should we all be Feminists? Happy New year folks! This episode, we’re exploring feminism in the African context. We’ve had so many offline conversations on this topic so it’s only right that we finally brought it to the Afropolitan Central table for discussion. Along with our special guest Rafe, a writer and documentary maker based in Abuja, we share our own feminist awakenings and hangups on the term and discuss the patriarchy and the role some women play in upholding it, the Superwoman trope, feminism 419s (cons) some guys play for dating cool points among others. Here’s our question to you- as a modern African, what does it mean to be a feminist? We’re particularly eager to hear your thoughts on it so chime in on our social media channels! We’re Afropolitan C on Twitter and Afropolitan Central on Facebook and Instagram. To find out more about Rafe and her work, check out her website: rafeeataliyu.com. She’s also on Twitter @rafeeeeta References THE GUILD SYSTEM AND ITS ROLE IN THE ECONOMY OF PRECOLONIAL YORUBALAND by Dr AOY Raji & Dr TS Abejide In the Shadow of the Bush by P. Amaury Talbot Mother Is Gold, Father Is Glass Gender and Colonialism in a Yoruba Town by Lorelle D. Semley

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: A designer whose work is seen on TV opens a colourful new Shaftesbury store. Alfred meets Georgie Faulkner Bryant on the eve of her opening ‘Decor By Georgie’ on Salisbury Street. (00:25) A 9-year-old Semley schoolgirl sorts out a Shaftesbury litter spot, by writing a letter to the Town Council. Alfred chats with civic-minded Aoife Henty. (08:34) Young artists transform an empty Shaftesbury shop into a pop-up gallery. We meet Motcombe-based Morganne and fellow artist Phillip to hear about the praise their initiative has received from the public. (11:04) We meet the two local artists who plan to promote Shaftesbury as an arts destination, with the launch of a monthly arts fair. Alfred speaks with Andrea Jenkins and Karren Burkett. (18:10) Gold Hill Museum wants your kids to find their special mice. And while the kids go hunting, Chairman Elaine Barratt would like adults to learn about a significant Shaftesbury industry of the past. (23:38) Macmillan will receive at least £500 from a coffee morning – after Shaftesbury Town Council backed the cancer charity’s fundraiser. So how can you help? And how does Macmillan support people whose lives are affected by cancer? Alfred chats with deputy mayor, Lester Taylor. (26:24)

El mundo de Rocannon de Ursula K. Le Guin (1966) es una novela que combina la ciencia ficción y la fantasía, mostrándonos que estos dos géneros tienen mucho en común. En este libro conocemos a Semley, una joven que forma parte de los nobles del reino. Ella se lanza en la búsqueda de una reliquia familiar, con el propósito de ocupar un lugar de mayor prestigio en la sociedad del reino. Esta búsqueda la lleva a conocer a elfos, enanos y a un etnógrafo de la liga de planetas. Escucha qué tiene de bueno y de malo El mundo de Rocannon de Ursula K. Le Guin en este episodio de A la aventura, podcast de libros y lectura. Música de entrada: Gymnopedie No. 1 de Erik Satie Música de salida: Jeux D’eau de Maurice Ravel APP app.alaaventura.net Contacto www.alaaventura.net/contacto www.facebook.com/alaaventurapodcast Twitter: @alaaventura jboscomendoza@gmail.com Ayuda a hacer posible este podcast a través de Patreon http://wwww.patreon.com/alaaventura O compra el libro del que hablamos este episodio http://www.alaaventura.net/libros

John Semley, contributor to the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star talks with Jesse about the media pageantry around Remembrance Day, reporting on viral videos, Ezra Levant's supposed boner and Don Cherry's shrinking box.   Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.