Camden Community Radio

Bedlam at the Wellcome Trust is an exhibition charting the rise and fall of the mental asylum, the Mayor of Camden has arrange a guided walk with the Camden Tour Guides exploring the issue of mental health in the borough; the London Irish Centre hosts a night of African themed talks this week to explore the shared histories; Slam is a new arts and creative space in King’s Cross with something going on every night. Package by: Violet Macdonald, Cale Hubble, Joseph Hughes and Freddy Chick Bedlam exhibition at Wellcome Centre :: Slam at King's Cross :: Camden Tour Guides :: London Irish Centre :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (3:02 min / 3 MB)

Joseph is out and about early, hoping from one bus to another on a madcap tour of London. Also sharing their adventures with Joseph this week are Mary and Zoe. Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (15:45 min / 14 MB)

You may remember our interview with Sharon Sexton in the summer when she told us about plans to stage the first London Irish Short Play Festival. Well, her call for submissions had a great response. Now she and her husband Cillian Donnachadha, who together head the Biscuits for Breakfast Theatre Company, have made their selection. Six plays will be performed at the London Irish Centre in Camden from October 20th for four nights. Two of the successful playwrights – Siubhan McNally and Brendan Kenny came into our studios to talk about the festival. They told Catherine Carroll to expect an entertaining evening with something for everyone – even if you don’t have a drop of Irish blood. Package by: Catherine Carroll LISP by Biscuits for Breakfast :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (18:28 min / 20 MB)

Here is a chance to listen to the compilation of shows that CCRadio entered for the ‘Grassroots Radio’ category in the Audio Production Awards. We couldn’t include anything like all the amazing radio that we’ve made this year, just a few examples of some new shows that we’re very proud of. Clips from: Refusing to Implode Politely by Zoe Stegosaurus A Night at the Circus by Mary Holditch The Adventures of Joe by Joseph Hughes Mitten on a Railing by Peter Hayes and Freddy Chick Audio Production Awards :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (11:07 min / 13 MB)

The Adventures of Joseph is back with a trip to Watford Junction to see a train of the night and visit the eerie platform number 11. Joseph is joined by Mary, Ruth and Freddy. Recording: Violet Macdonald Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (12:17 min / 16 MB)

Amid a sea of cranes, machinery and building noise, and a just a short walk from the railway station, lies the oasis that is Kings Cross Pond. Since it opened the pond has attracted attention from local and international swimmers, has provided a backdrop for numerous Instagram pictures and social media posts and has even been featured in a campaign by the Mayor of London. Developers recently announced that on the 26th of October the pond will close. Charlotte Riley met with two local swimmers Ben Williams and Barbara Rich to talk about the potential loss of their beloved pond. Package by: Charlotte Riley King's Cross Pond :: King's Cross Pond petition :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (9:42 min / 11 MB)

Zoe Stegosaurus and Joshua Idehen chat about chicken, Black Lives Matter and the miniature Rufus Wainwright in Josh’s head. Swinging from the sublime to the ridiculous, not necessarily in that order, this episode kind of has it all… Produced by Zoe Stegosaurus and Alexandra Quinn. Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (47:41 min / 54 MB)

Amber, aka the American Tour Guide in London, used to pass the Fitzrovia Mural everyday without giving it a second thought. Now it is the first stop of her tours of the local area. She introduces us to the history of the fascinating work of art in a public space. Helping her to tell the story are Kristina O’Donnell, a descendant of characters in the mural, and Richard Unwin from Eazl, a creative agency that have been involved in efforts to restore the mural. This story is part of Camden Tour Guides tales of objects around the borough of Camden. Camden Tour Guides :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (7:15 min / 10 MB)

Zoe and Maddie talk inspiration, London and the impossibility of muffins. Includes the poems If My Body Was A Poem, When I Return To London, Little Sister and Labels Are For Jars. This episode contains language some people might find offensive. Package by: Zoe Stegosaurus and Alexandra Quinn Maddie Godfrey :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (35:33 min / 34 MB)

This week Joseph is joined by very special guests Charlotte and Julia as well as regulars Freddy and Violet. The adventure in question is a trip to Putney Common in the dark of night. Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (12:13 min / 11 MB)

An exhibition comparing fashion in the swinging sixties in London and the fifties in Ghana is on at the October Gallery; following the crisis at the Queen’s Crescent Market, why not go along to show your support?; Maiden Lane Community Centre will start offering ESL classes suitable for those learning English from complete beginner to having some knowledge already. Package by: Violet Macdonald, Mimi Romilly, Mario Dust, Freddy Chick, Joseph Hughes October Gallery :: Maiden Lane Community Centre :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (2:38 min / 3 MB)

Frontman Dust from the Psychopathic Romantics came in to talk to us about the band and their upcoming tour which includes several Camden dates. The Psychopathic Romantics are from Italy and their music mixes rock with Italian sounds. Tour dates are: Friday Sept. 23rd The Traf, Trafalgar Freehouse, Merton Saturday Sept. 24th Hoodoos, Croydon Sunday Sept. 25th Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital The Stables Market, Camden Monday Sept. 26th The Monarch, Camden Wednesday Sept. 28th Rock ‘N’ Roll Rescue, Camden Thursday Sept. 29th, Asylum, Chelmsford Saturday October 1st,The Dublin Castle, Camden Sunday Oct. 2nd, Noteworthy @ Paper Dress Vintage Psychopathic Romantics :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (22:27 min / 28 MB)

Mimi Romilly and Mario Dust get together for this take on Mimi’s protest song against Fracking. Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (2:56 min / 3 MB)

Mimi Romilly spoke to Violet about the disruption HS2 will cause around Euston and the lack of understanding or genuine interest HS2 Ltd. shows towards the local community. Mimi sings her ‘HS2 Protest Song’ and then is joined for another rendition by Dust from Psychopathic Romantics. Package by: Violet Macdonald Psychopathic Romantics :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (13:11 min / 12 MB)

Mary talks to two Finnish circus performers who were visiting Camden as part of the Roundhouse’s Circus Fest. She hears why they joined the circus and gets inside the mind of two extraordinary acrobats. Package by: Mary Holditch Finnish Institute :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (5:04 min / 7 MB)

Anyone who would like to provide adult social care services in Camden should book now to attend a session in September on Camden Council’s new care online website that will connect future providers and users of social care services; Camden People’s Theatre is running a day of free workshops for artists and companies looking for help with professional development; budding writers get craicing! The London Irish centre is looking for entrants for its regular Irish playwrights competition; Found exhibition at the Foundling Hospital is finishing soon- visit this week! Read by Catherine Carroll, Freddy Chick, Marian Larragy amd Mario Camden People's Theatre :: Biscuits for Breakfast :: Found at Foundling Museum :: Book Camden Social Care Online Directory :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (3:33 min / 4 MB)

Sally’s Alright is a new solo performance by Sarah Tattersall. It’s the story of a cleaner who becomes convinced that an empty stage is waiting for her grand debut. Ruth Skinner spoke to Sarah to find out more. Package by: Ruth Skinner Sally's Alright :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (7:01 min / 7 MB)

The numbers of homeless people on the streets in Camden is reaching crisis point. There has been a shocking series of deaths of homeless people round Camden Town and yet despite the risks, more and more find themselves sleeping on our streets. Why are they forced to sleep on the street in our society? What system of help is there and how does it work? Freddy Chick went to find out and to hear the stories of four people homeless around Camden Town. Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (15:38 min / 21 MB)

Homeless Reach is an organisation run by one incredible man: Justin. He came in to record two poems and to talk to us about his writing as well as the work he does with the homeless around London. Soundcloud :: Listen to more poetry and music from Homeless Reach Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (13:39 min / 14 MB)

The Camden Tour Guides Association have been developing a unique series of tours for the visually impaired. These days it is common enough to find audio tours available at major attractions, but a guided walk specifically for the visually impaired is unusual. Freddy spoke to Peter, Trevor and Elizabeth from the Camden Tour Guides Association and accompanied them on one of the tours. Camden Tour Guides :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (18:49 min / 27 MB)