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Children's Health Foundation's thrilling team building and fundraising challenge, Clash of the Companies, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, during which time the event has raised over €2m. What makes a great team? Collaboration, creative problem-solving… and a little friendly competition! Clash of the Companies ticks all those boxes and more! This hugely popular day will take place on Friday, 18th July starting at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Companies enter teams of eight to compete in a high energy and collaborative event with a jungle theme. They will tackle challenges, solve puzzles, bond with colleagues around the streets of Dublin, and most importantly - make a real difference. Each member of the team will receive a t-shirt and goody bag on arrival and on return, there will be lots of food and entertainment for everyone followed by the prize giving. There is definitely no better way to spend a Friday afternoon! Clash of the Companies, Children's Health Foundation, July 18th We have companies of all kinds and sizes participating this year, including accountants, lawyers, IT specialists, recruiters, engineers and a couple of bankers thrown in for good measure. And then we have multinational companies right through to a couple of companies with just enough numbers to fill a team. All vying to become Champions of Clash! Funds raised from Clash of the Companies 2025 will go towards giving every sick child in Children's Health Ireland's hospitals and urgent care centres in Connolly, Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght the very best chance. By taking part, companies will help Children's Health Foundation purchase life-saving equipment, invest in ground-breaking new paediatric research, fund patient and family supports and invest in new and emerging therapies. Every year, hundreds of thousands of children rely on the expert care and compassion of the Children's Health Ireland staff, and events like Clash of the Companies play a crucial role in helping them to provide this care. Nessa O'Reilly, Head of Strategic Giving at Children's Health Foundation said, "We are incredibly grateful to all the companies and participants who support Clash of the Companies. Your participation helps us raise vital funds to bring hope and joy to the lives of sick children and their families." Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable event and help make a positive impact in the lives of sick children. Sign up your team today at childrenshealth.ie/clash See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

At least 1,800 children who had hip dysplasia surgery are to be medically reviewed following an audit which found surgeons in Cappagh & Temple Street hospitals were carrying out a high number of unnecessary operations…Marie Sherlock, Labour Party TD and Spokesperson on Health, Shauna Bowers, Health Correspondent with The Irish Times and later Elaine Flanagan, Mother of Harlow and David Cullinane Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Health all join Kieran to discuss.

More than 2,200 more families could potentially be caught up in the controversy over children's hip operations. The information on top of 561 surgeries reviewed so far came from Children's Health Ireland, which administers Crumlin and Temple Street hospitals, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh. We discuss this further with Padraig Rice, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Health.

More than 2,200 more families could potentially be caught up in the controversy over children's hip operations. The information on top of 561 surgeries reviewed so far came from Children's Health Ireland, which administers Crumlin and Temple Street hospitals, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh. We discuss this further with Padraig Rice, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Health.

Claire Cahill, Co-founder of the Scoliosis Advocacy Network, calls for a full public inquiry into Children's Health Ireland after a Temple Street report.

The recent HIQA report into non-CE marked springs used in spinal surgeries at Temple Street has raised serious concerns about patient safety. The findings have sparked an urgent conversation about medical standards and the potential risks to patients. To dive deeper into this issue, we're joined by David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's health spokesperson, who will discuss the report's implications and what steps need to be taken to ensure patient safety in our hospitals.

Keira Keogh, Fine Gael TD for Mayo; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Liam Quaide, Social Democrats TD for Cork East; Senan Molony, Deputy Political Editor at The Irish Independent

Sarah was born with a rare genetic condition that affects her skull's development, requiring multiple life-changing surgeries from the age of six months. She is six now and thanks to expert care, she continues to thrive.She called in to chat to Alison Curtis alongside her Mum Diane who told us all about Sarah's journey and her courageous attitude to life and her brilliant baking skills!!The Great Irish Bake is happening on Friday 11th April. Get involved and help raise urgently needed funds for sick children in Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.You can also follow on Instagram: @childrens_health_foundation

A draft audit report into 561 hip surgeries on children since 2021 found 79 per cent of the surgeries at Cappagh hospital and 60 per cent at Temple Street “did not meet the threshold for surgery”. Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday and joined NewsTalk Breakfast earlier to discuss further.

A draft audit report into 561 hip surgeries on children since 2021 found 79 per cent of the surgeries at Cappagh hospital and 60 per cent at Temple Street “did not meet the threshold for surgery”. Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday and joined NewsTalk Breakfast earlier to discuss further.

Kevin Doyle of the Irish Independent spent the days before Christmas in Temple Street hospital, looking after his five-month-old daughter Carla. His experience – and those of the other struggling parents and children present – has led him to question the protocols in place and declare the still-unopened National Children's Hospital “too big to fail”. Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guest: Kevin DoyleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bi-annual event has been running since 2002, and has seen our bikers and pillions cover over 950,000 and raise over €5 million which has transformed the lives of many thousands of sick children across Ireland. This once in a lifetime trip departs in September 2024, and the funds raised from the challenge will support sick children and across CHI at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. Newstalk's Anton Savage is taking part and he spoke to Pat this morning.

Kieran Roberts is 10-years-old; he loves tractors and country life. However, the Ballyfinnane boy is facing into chemotherapy and major surgery as a result of a brain tumour he was diagnosed at the age of six. The community of Ballyfinnane has rallied round Kieran and his parents to launch its Together We Can initiative to help Kieran and other children who are receiving treatment at Temple Street CHI’s (Children’s Health Ireland) neurosurgery centre. On August 31st, there’s a major fundraiser taking place at the Shanty Bar. Jerry spoke to Kieran’s mother Kathy and to Mike Carroll, treasurer of the Together We Can committee. For more: https://childrenshealth.enthuse.com/pf/together-we-can?fbclid=IwY2xjawEZ4AJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHThTbhsuycR0Rf8NkcsnP0T0Ob2sz8w9MAoCJLEWZYbihtlEkQ0CTPx8qQ_aem_w3S4qh5lZ2Ml175hI6ENLQ

On today's In the News podcast we look at a new report that reveals the shocking health problems affecting children who spend years spent living in emergency accommodation. In May there were 4,316 homeless children in the State, living in a range of emergency accommodation types, from B&Bs to family hubs, often in overcrowded conditions – an entire family sharing one small room, for example – or without adequate cooking facilities.At the Lynn Clinic in Temple Street children's hospital in Dublin, Dr Aoibheann Walsh is seeing malnutrition effects more common in developing countries, such as rickets, anaemia, faltering growth and extreme tooth-decay, and skin “infestations” like scabies.Kitty Holland, Irish Times social affairs correspondent, has visited the clinic and talked to some parents about the reality of child homelessness and the devastating impact on a growing group of children.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Dr. Orla Walsh and the hosts delve into the world of children's eating habits. They explore the common issue of picky eating, sharing personal anecdotes and tips for encouraging diverse diets without pressure. They highlight the importance of patience, small portions, and involving kids in meal prep to cultivate adventurous eaters. The discussion shifts to the challenges faced by Generation Z, including the impact of social media, the pandemic, and societal pressures on eating disorders. Strategies for recognizing and addressing these disorders are provided, along with insights on the rising rates of obesity among youth and the influence of genetics, socioeconomic factors, and the environment.  Dr. Orla Walsh is an Adolescent Medicine and General Paediatrician in Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street and Connolly. She is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer with RCSI and an Assistant Clinical Professor in Women& Children & Health with UCD. She completed a 2 year Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and then worked as an Adolescent Medicine Paediatrician and developed an Academic Division of Adolescent Medicine at North York General Hospital, and as Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto.  Since returning to Ireland she has contributed to the recently launched National Guidance Document on the Management of Anorexia Nervosa in Paediatric Patients, and hopefully soon to be launched National Framework on the Transition of Care from Paediatric to Adult Services. She currently works half time as an Adolescent Medicine Paediatrician within General Paediatrics in CHI where she runs a weekly adolescent clinic and provides an inpatient consult service. The other half of her job is developing and delivering the new service for adolescents with complex obesity in CHI, including the establishment of a transition pathway to adult services.   Resources mentioned in the show: Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland Bodywhys | Free Pilar Programme for Families Bodywhys | Free Resource - A Guide for Families Healthy eating for families - HSE.ie https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/nutrition-child/healthy-eating/ https://w82go.ie https://childhoodobesity.ie/resources/ https://www.safefood.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children's Health Foundation is delighted to announce details of a new virtual fundraising campaign, the Big Balloon Bonanza. This is a wonderfully easy way to support sick children and be a part of something truly 'uplifting'. We are hosting two virtual balloon races - one for individual supporters and one for companies, organisations and clubs. Our aim is to raise €20,000 to fund vital life-saving equipment, treatments and patient and parental supports, for all sick children in Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. By simply buying a virtual balloon, you could also win up to €1,000! Supporting the Children's Health Foundation We will have two races taking flight on 13th June 2024 - one for individual supporters and one for companies, organisations and clubs. You can choose to enter either or both races. The individual supporters' race is €10 per balloon, and you can be in with a chance of winning up to €500! The companies, organisations and groups race are €50 per balloon and your company or team can be in with a chance of winning up to €1,000! Fionnuala O'Leary, Chief Executive of Children's Health Foundation said, "We are incredibly excited to be launching our new virtual campaign. Your participation in the Big Balloon Bonanza will help us raise vital funds to bring hope and joy to the lives of sick children and their families." By purchasing a balloon, you'll get to design and customise it and then watch it launch into the digital sky. You can then follow your balloon in the race online on Google Maps to the finish line on Thursday 20th June 2024. Go to childrenshealth.ie/BalloonRace or scan the QR code for more details and to get your virtual balloon today and help Ireland's sick children. Big Balloon Bonanza - How it will help Children's Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children's Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres - from funding vital life-saving equipment and providing essential patient and parental supports to making ground-breaking, paediatric research possible. With the continued kindness and generosity of our supporters across Ireland and beyond, we will continue our vital work in supporting the patients, families and staff in Children's Health Ireland- today, tomorrow, and in the future. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Thomas Metcalfe joins Ray to tell us how proud he is of his girls Lauren and Ellamay Metcalfe who have been donating Easter Eggs for years now.

The Parish Priest of Shannon says the pain and suffering the family of Dylan Coady Coleman have had to go through during a traumatic week is "beyond imagination". 10-year-old Dylan was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick on Sunday afternoon, after being struck by a car at Purcell Park and was subsequently transferred to Children's Health Ireland, Temple Street. He died from his injuries on Wednesday morning, just one day after the birth of his new brother Shane, and his family have since confirmed that through organ donation, five other children will be given life. Co-Parish Priest in Shannon, Fr Tom Whelan has told Clare FM's Morning Focus that organ donation was important to both Dylan and his family.

The community of Shannon is expected to "wrap its arms around" the family of the late Dylan Coady-Coleman. 10-year-old Dylan died from his injuries at Children's Health Ireland in Temple Street yesterday, after being struck by a car at Purcell Park, Shannon on Sunday afternoon. His death came just one day after the birth of his baby brother, who he met before he passed. Shannon Town Football Club, with whom Dylan played since he was four, has described him as "a joy to be around" who "always had a great big smile on his face when he played". Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District and Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan says while the death has rocked the community, Shannon will always show its support to those grappling with loss.

Dyane Conor reports on the external review into spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children's Hosp being widened

Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter

A major review into spinal surgeries at Temple Street Children's Hospital has found 17 extra cases of concern. 18 cases had been identified back in September and included including that unauthorised springs had been used in three patients. Amanda Coughlan, Co-Lead of the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group joined Kieran to discuss...

Cogs Toys and Games, Ireland's top independent toy retailer, is today urging parents to ignite their children's passion for science and engineering this Christmas following the opening of its new pop-up shop on Dublin's Grafton Street. Specialising in products designed to boost brain development in children and maintain mental acuity in adults, Cogs Toys and Games (formerly Cogs The Brain Shop) has been a fixture in St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre in Dublin since it was set up by siblings Conor Brady and Ruth Roberts in 2013. The company marked its 10th anniversary with the opening its new pop-up premises on Grafton Street in October this year. Cogs Toys and Games stocks a wide range of family board games, brain teasers, puzzles, jigsaws, strategy, and STEM games, as well as products specifically for children with additional needs, including sensory toys for children with autism, reading games for children with dyslexia, and fidget toys for those with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Founder of Cogs Toys and Games Ruth Roberts is calling on parents to instil a burgeoning love of science and engineering in their children this Christmas with the gift of one of the company's many STEM toys and games. She says: "As an experienced primary school teacher with a master's degree in educational studies and a diploma in special education, and as a mother of two boys, I know the benefits of learning through play. "All the toys and games we sell online or in-store at our Grafton Street pop-up shop are specifically selected to aid brain development. Indeed, the effectiveness of every product we sell at stimulating the brain is measured before they go on our shelves. This has helped us create one of the best collections of STEM toys and games in Ireland. "Christmas is the perfect time to ignite a child's passion for science and engineering with the gift of one of our STEM toys and games. Visitors to our Grafton Street store will find staff on hand to demonstrate any one of these products, as well as our Irish-made and designed range, and a whole series of products specifically for children with additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia." Some of the most popular STEM toys include Snap Circuits, a multi-award-winning range of toys from Elenco which teach children the basics of electronics. Aimed at children aged eight to 15, Snap Circuits has a lot of different kits in a range of prices which offer hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits using a collection of different components. The range includes models for building a remote-controlled car, a flying saucer, a motion detector, and arcade games. Snap Circuits Green Energy, meanwhile, helps kids understand the concept of clean energy through the construction of windmills and electric cars. Another popular choice this year is The Keva Maker Bot Maze, an engineering tool which allows children to build mazes through which their own motorised robot must pass. The game encourages children to use their creativity, imagination and resourcefulness to make tunnels, bridges, pathways and obstacles from planks and connectors. See the Keva Maker Bot Maze here A charity gift-wrapping service will be operating at the back of the Grafton Street pop-up shop in the run-up to Christmas with all proceeds going towards Hugh's House, a charity that provides family accommodation to parents of sick children in Temple Street, Holles Street, The Coombe and Rotunda Hospitals. See more stories here.

Welcome back and sorry for the delay but I am here with Galway GAA legend and philanthropist, and all around nice guy Alan Kerins!We talk GAA, playing two sports at once, Temple Street, Africa, how you go from Hurling in Galway to getting 50 GAA stars to Kenya and more.A special one to listen to before Christmas.I hope you enjoy and you can donate to his cause here: https://www.idonate.ie/event/PlantthePlanetGames2023#PlantthePlanet#GAA#GalwaySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, all four Children's Health Ireland (CHI) sites at Temple Street, Crumlin, Tallaght and Connolly will be lighting up for Christmas, with a little help from patients, staff and some familiar faces, our reporter Una Kelly was at Temple St today.

Bernie Martin is a Writer, Creative Consultant and, most importantly, Mother of a CF Fighter. After 15 years working as a Copywriter and Creative Director in some of Ireland's top advertising agencies, she started her own consultancy called The Salty Pen in 2018. This move was born out of a desire to have more flexibility around caring for her little lady with CF, who she describes as her muse, her strength, her drive, her everything! Bernie has written about the challenges facing CF families on her blog My Little Miss Salty, and she has written for The M Word and MummyPages. She has worked on a voluntary basis as a CF patient advocate in CHI Temple Street and as a campaigner during the #YesOrkambi campaign in 2016/17, with the support of Rothco, the advertising agency she worked with at the time. She has been a speaker at the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Conference and at the new parent information day in Temple Street, as well as featuring in Humans of Dublin by Peter Varga.Bernie and her daughter, Eva, recently collaborated with the University of Notre Dame in the 100th episode of their long running series, ‘What would you fight for?' In this case, the fight is for new Cystic Fibrosis treatments. Bernie and her husband Dave live in Dublin, Ireland.Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website: https://thebonnellfoundation.orgBonnell Foundation email: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.comThanks to our sponsors:Vertex:  https://www.vrtx.comGenentech: https://www.gene.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

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PJ talks to Emma, mum of TJ, who fought like a superhero with the help of Temple Street and now his 1st birthday fundraiser is helping other babies and kids. Check out his page here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Úna Keightley, co-lead, Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group, on the decision by the Minister for Health to commission a HIQA review into the use of unlicensed springs in surgeries which took place in Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin.

Senator Tom Clonan talks to Eamon following a meeting of the Oireachtas Health Committee to discuss children's spinal surgery at Temple Street and Crumlin Children's Hospitals. Tom talks about the failure of the Irish state to implement a dependable and resilient policy for children's health.Recorded on Monday 2nd October 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporter Sinead Spain reports on press conference from groups representing families affected by Temple Street spinal surgery scandal

Seán Crowe, Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee & Sinn Féin TD, on the questions he would like answered when CHI representatives appear before the committee today following the controversy over Temple Street spinal surgery.

Michelle Long, co-founder of the Scoliosis Advocacy Network, and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, lay out their concerns surrounding the terms of reference for a review into orthopaedic surgery provided at Temple Street Hospital.

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, discusses the fallout from the spinal surgery concerns in Temple Street.

The scandal at CHI Temple Street rumbles on. It's claimed some colleagues in the hospital knew about the use of non-surgical grade implants.Health Editor with The Irish Times, Paul Cullen joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Claire Cahill, Co-founder of the Scoliosis Advocacy Network, and Róisín Shortall, Social Democrats Spokesperson on Health, react to Children's Health Ireland's internal and external reviews into spinal surgery for patients with Spina Bifida at Temple Street.

Una Keightley, Co-leader of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy group; and Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE & Sunday Independent columnist

Úna Keightley, Co-lead of the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group, on the reaction of parents to revelations surrounding patient care at Temple Street Hospital.

We speak to Ciaran Damien Tansey, a solicitor representing Dollceanna Carter's parents.

Children suffering from spina bifida have been let down by an under-resourced healthcare system for years. This week's news that there are now serious concerns over the safety of surgery performed on children with the condition at Temple Street children's hospital will only deepen the anxiety and frustration of children and their families left waiting for vital corrective surgery. A UK expert is to review surgeries carried out by one consultant at the hospital after an internal review identified “serious spinal surgical incidents” in the service. The shocking allegation that unapproved, non-medical objects were implanted into children during surgery must also be investigated. On today's In the News podcast, Irish Times Health Editor Paul Cullen tells Bernice Harrison about a major medical controversy that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called ‘very alarming'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With RTÉ Reporter Brian O'Connell

Megan Murphy, mother of 14-year old Paddy, who requires urgent surgery for Spina Bifida, reacts to the news that the HSE has ordered an external review into aspects of orthopaedic surgery and Raymond Bradley, legal advisor for the Scoliosis Advocacy Network, on the HSE's decision to order an external review into aspects of orthopaedic surgery

Brian O'Connell brings us the latest news from the HSE and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson.

We speak to Damien McCallion, HSE Chief Operations Officer.

Kate Morneau is the founding attorney at Morneau Law, focused on family law. Kate dreamed of being a lawyer from when she was a kid and despite some bumps in the road, pursued that goal tenaciously. Now as the owner of her own law firm, Kate is finding ways to innovate and approach the work differently, alongside creating a more collaborative atmosphere for her team and their clients, and giving back as a rule. You'll want to hear how she has created business values and reinforced somewhat nontraditional boundaries in her firm. Where you can find Morneau Law:- Website: https://morneaulaw.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morneaulaw/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorneauLaw- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-katherine-j-morneau-pllc/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QeePbORqFAeuW7YMDucxw/videos- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorneauLaw- Physical location: 30 Temple Street, Nashua, New HampshireMentions from the show:- Clark's Trading Post: https://clarksbears.com/- NH Women's Bar Association: https://nhwba.org/- SBDC (Small Business Development Center): https://americassbdc.org/Stay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!

Stewart Lee takes us into a world of life-sized chess pieces, alcohol-guzzling nuns and crucified naked bespectacled men. The story of British Surrealism began, not in Bohemian north London, but in a Birmingham suburb. Today, the tradition continues with Birmingham artist Cold War Steve, whose work is featured on the website. His detailed collages evoke the surrealist world of the original Birmingham Surrealists. The seminal moment for British Surrealism was the 1936 London International Surrealist Exhibition when Salvador Dali donned a diving suit and walked through Piccadilly. But art historian and critic Ruth Millington reveals that the actual crazy beating heart of British Surrealism had already begun. A Birmingham group of artists refused to take part in that Exhibition, viewing the other British artists chosen as ‘overnight surrealists'. The Birmingham group, including Conroy Maddox and John Melville, were the first and truest expression of the movement in the UK, meeting in the Kardohmah café in New Street and the Trocadero pub in Temple Street. Later joined by Emmy Bridgwater and zoologist Desmond Morris - who left a giant elephant skull in Broad Street - they frequented Maddox's house in Balsall Heath. Inside were life-size chess pieces and wallpaper handprinted by an adapted washing mangle. They held parties where communists, Caribbean immigrants and naked women in high heels smashed pottery underfoot. Activities included Maddox being crucified, naked and bespectacled while a nun drank from a two pint bottle of local brew Mitchell and Butler. Maddox wanted to replicate this in shop windows in Birmingham but the Council refused. Stewart Lee explores the creative explosion in the Surrealist court of Birmingham and the art it produced. Artwork above by Cold War Steve. A True Thought production for BBC Radio 4.

CONNECTICUT, 1973: It was July 16, 1973 and 21-year old Concetta “Penney” Serra had the day off. She planned to do some furniture shopping at Malley's department store, and parked her car in the Temple Street garage in downtown New Haven, Connecticut just before 12:45 p.m.Before she ever stepped foot outside of the garage, Penney came face to face with evil in a senseless attack that claimed her young, promising life.Despite the abundant evidence left at the scene by the perpetrator and considerable public speculation concerning one suspect in particular, more than a decade would pass before New Haven Police were able to make an arrest. But was their case against the man they identified as Penney Serra's killer built on solid ground? One critical detail would derail everything, and the investigation started all over again.This is Concetta "Penney" Serra's story, Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will release on Monday, July 24, 2023.View source material and photos for this episode at darkdowneast.comFollow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case, email hello@darkdowneast.comSupport Dark Downeast on Buy Me a CoffeeShop Dark Downeast merch at darkdowneast.com/shop

In this Episode 18 of Factz Ova Feelinz podcast with Spider Loc, he is joined by guest Luxx Tattoo (Steve Ortiz), who grew up in Varrio Temple Street, went to prison for almost 9 years and is now a professional tattoo artist.  Topics include:  - going to prison for almost nine years -growing up in Temple Street  - and much more - Contact Luxx: https://www.tiktok.com/@luxx_tattoos_ Spider Loc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bangerzs23 Factz Ova Feelinz video clips on Street TV: http://www.youtube.com/streetgangs If you want to advertise on Factz Ova Feelinz send a message to STEF (AT) StreetGangs.com