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Missed any of our programmes Then go here to listen!
Listen to Coffee Culture, Lunchtime Live and Tea For Two every day to hear a great mix of music, talk and guest interviews with local charities and groups |
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JANE DANSON |
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Jane at Neighbours Day |
On the 29th of May 2010, Halifax celebrated Neighbours Day and Phoenix FM hosted the event. Jane Danson was a VIP guest at this event. Flo and Ellen got a chance to meet the star and interview her. Jane Danson is famous for playing the role of Leanne Battersby in Coronation Street. The Battersby family were dubbed the "Neighbours From Hell" and made an immediate impact on the long-running show's audience. Jane also played a nurse in the drama series A&E and also played Gemma Osbourne in the ITV police drama The Bill in 2002. Listen to the interview here |
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LESTER NOEL |
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Lester Noel came into the studio to talk to Howard Priestley on the 22nd of April 2010 on Soul City. Howard's special guest Lester Noel, formerly of Beats International who had a number one hit with "Dub Be Good To Me" in 1990. Lester is now teaching at Ravenscliffe High School here in Halifax, aswell as running an under 16's football team in Todmorden. Listen to this special Soul City here |
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ROSS ADAMS |
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Actor and voice over artist Ross Adams (star of the BBC3 Comedy series The Gemma Factor) came into the studio on the 17th of April 2010 to talk to Dean Wilkinson on the Saturday Breakfast Show.
Ross Adams came into talk about his role on the Gemma factor, plus his past jobs including the voicing of the Kelloggs Frosties advert - "They're Gonna Taste Great". Ross also tells of his plans for future projects. Listen to the interview here |
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JEREMY PRITCHARD from EVERYTHING EVERYTHING |
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Jeremy Pritchard, bassist and vocalist from indie band Everything Everything, spoke to Wayne Illingeworth on the Lunchtime Live on the 15th of April 2010. Jeremy spoke to Wayne about being in a band that is on the rise on the Manchester music scene, the recording of their debut album (Man alive, released on August the 30th through the Polydor record label) and more. Click here for the podcast |
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JON GOMM |
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Jon Gomm came into the studio on the 21st of March 2010 to talk to Nick, Shaun, Mickey and Michelle (Y.M.C.) on the YUBS show.
Jon Gomm is a well established artist throughout the Yorkshire music scene, and can easily fill any venue he plays with an ever increasing fan base. With an eccentric style of playing the guitar, using the different parts almost as different instruments. He came in to the studio to talk about himself and his unique style, promoting upcoming gigs and his album Don't Panic and chose some songs including some from the unsigned Matt Bentley. Listen to the full YUBS show here and visit Jon Gomm's Website |
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MERVEILLE LUKEBA |
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Merveille Lukeba, who plays Thomas in E4's hit teen drama Skins, spoke to Wayne Illingworth in February on Lunchtime Live. The Congo-born actor chatted about the latest series of Skins, on-set shenanigans, his exciting future plans and much more. Listen to the interview here |
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JOE BROWN |
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Joe Brown talked to Flo during the Tea for Two show on Monday the 25th of January 2010 Joe Brown was one of the original Rock & Roll Stars to come out of the UK. One of the first UK session men, his early career highlights include playing guitar with Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Cash and other US stars when they came over to Europe.
Listen here for the interview and click here for more information about Joe |
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CHIP HAWKES |
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Chip Hawkes with Gez |
Chip Hawkes came into the studio to talk to Gez and Elaine, joined by Megan, on Tea For Two on the 18th of November 2009. Chip Hawkes came into the studio to discuss his show at the Victoria Theatre as a part of his "Back To The Cavern" tour and his upcoming new album, "Me and My Life". Somehow the conversion turns to jelly babies and handcuffs, but to find out how you'll have to listen to the podcast To find out more about Chip and his musical history, his discography or upcoming tour dates, visit his official website |
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HI 5 |
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Hi 5 came in to answer questions on Sara's Coffee Culture |
Hi 5 came down to the studio to talk to Sara Hinchliffe, and answer kids questions on Coffee Culture on the 14th of October 2009.
Listen to Hi 5 answering questions from Sara and the kids from the Radio Club at Old Earth Primary School (Rastrick) Here |
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ROGER DAVIES |
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Roger Davies came in to speak to Mike Sharman on Coffee Culture: The Mike Sharman Show on the 9th of October 2009. Roger came in promoting his new CD "The Busker" and played several songs live just for PhoenixFM. Check out Roger's webpage here Listen to the whole interview and acoustic tracks here |
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ALIBI ADAM |
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R&B Singer Alibi Adam came into the studio for a chat with Trevor Dawson on Drivetime on the 8th of October 2009 The Keighley-based R&B singer spoke about his new single and his EP. He's collaborated with Craig David, and has worked with Destiny's Child and Lady Gaga's producer. Listen to the programme here More information on Alibi Adams can be found at www.alibiadam.com |
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JOHN KETTLEY |
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John Kettley talked to Mike Sharman |
John Kettley spoke to Mike Sharman on Coffee Culture on the 2nd of October 2009. The local lad returned to his roots for to talk about his upcoming book release. Voted "Housewives Favourite" meteorologist in 1987, John is one of the UKs most recognisable weathermen. Click Here for the interview
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SCOTT OLGARD
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Scott came in to see Gez & Elaine |
Scott Olgard came in on the 23rd of September 2009 to talk to Gez and Elaine about his new CD and upcoming tour, and play some acoustic tracks. Scott's debut CD "Collections" was released a couple of years ago with a self-proclaimed "teen-sound" Scott wrote, played, recorded and produced the CD himself, using a variety of string instruments. Scott then toured the country promoting "Collections". His newest outing has a more matured folky sound, incorporating even more instuments. Still writing, performing, recording and producing all of his own tracks, the newest CD (yet to be titled) and tour is on track to be even more successful. Listen to the interview and exclusive acoustic tracks here The album can be ordered through Scott's Myspace music page |
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BILLY PEARCE |
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Billy Pearce spoke to Mike Sharman |
Billy Pearce spoke to Mike Sharman on Coffee Culture on Friday the 18th of September 2009. Mike called up Billy to talk about his upcoming northern tour and his upcoming appearance as Jack in Bradford's Alhambra Theatre production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Listen to the interview here Check out Billy Pearce's website here |
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SABRINA PIGGOTT |
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Sabrina spoke to Richard O'Brien |
Sabrina came in to A Little Bit Of Ireland to talk to Richard O'Brien, and play some acoustic tracks on Monday the 31st of August 2009. Born in Cobh in County Cork, Ireland, Sabrina plays the bodhran & the guitar. Sabrina's music defies description, but she puts up with the tag folktronica "because it makes me laugh." Taking her rich traditional music background and mixing it seamlessly with an eclectic range of influences from Bjork to Kristen Hersh, Tricky and Kate Rusby, her songs are full of space and fresh air. The podcast can be found here For more tracks, go to Sabrina's Myspace music page |
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CHICO |
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Chico spoke to Mike Sharman |
Mike Sharman talked to Chico on Coffee Culture: The Mike Sharman Show on Friday the 4th of September 2009. They chatted about the X-Factor, Simon Cowell, Chico's new album and a teaser about Chico's plans for television Listen to the interview Here |
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DAVE HEMINGWAY from the New Beautiful South |
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Dave Hemingway from The New Beautiful South (the newly-reformed Beautiful South) popped in to chat to Mike Sharman on Coffee Culture: The Mike Sharman Show on the 21st August 2009.
Starting up again after a couple of years absence, and with a gig at the famous Holmfirth Picturedrome, he spoke about the past and the future of the band. Click here for the podcast |
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MELVIN BENN - Leeds & Reading Festival Organiser |
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Trevor Dawson caught up with Festival Republic director Melvin Benn whilst at the Leeds Festival Media Day, at Bramham Park, in Leeds on the 30th July 2009.
Listen here to the Trevor-meets-Melvin interview, Melvin speaks of the ideas and reasons behind the festivals! Leeds and Reading Festivals take place across 3 days, on the August Bank Holiday weekend. |
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MELVIN BURGESS - Author |
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In 1996 Melvin Burgess' novel "Junk" stood out head and shoulders above work being produced by other authors working in the genre of young adult fiction. Eight years later "Doing It" brought more controversy with a frank account of under-age sex.
Both books were bestsellers as a new generation read open and honest stories about young people that most 'adults' choose to ignore as being a reality to many. On Wednesday the 1st of July 2009 Melvin, who has been living here in Calderdale for the last 18 months, came to Phoenix FM to talk to Gez and Elaine.
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ANALIA RAMOS |
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Analia is from Corboda in Argentina, joined the Bradford course, sponsored by rotary in 2004.
She Graduated with an M.A. and Mphil in 2006.she has worked with Liberian refugees; developed crop research in Ghana;food distribution in Angola; developed Horticltural products in Namibia; been a Finance & logistics officer in East Timor: responsible for Agricultural products in Afganistan and is currently working in Southern Sudan on the security of the Food supply 'Chain'. Analia and Derek Rolinson from Rotary were interviewed on Mondays Coffee Culture Show by Steve Blackman. Hear the full interview Here |
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GRAEME PARK - Former Hacienda DJ |
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As one of the famous DJs from the world-famous Manchester nightclub the Hacienda, the DJ Graeme Park came into the studio on Saturday Essential: In The Mix with Trevor Dawson, to chat with Trevor Dawson.
As well as Trevor mixing up the tunes, Graeme mixed classic tunes up too! |
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OLD EARTH SCHOOL |
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The Eco Warriors and School Council were guests on Sara Hinchliffe's Coffee Culture show, talking about their school's efforts to be greener, and their links with other schools in Calderdale and around the world. For the interview click here to listen. |
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LEESA MAE |
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Singer Leesa Mae joined Trevor on School Reunion (18th April 2009). She spoke about how good the 1980s were and performed hits from the past. She also spoke about what she has planned for the future - she's a Live and Unsigned finalist in Salford on Sunday 3rd May 09. More information on 'Live and Unsigned' can be found here More information on Leesa at www.myspace.com/leesamae Listen to the programme here |
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DOMINIC BRUNT |
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Actor Dominic Brunt better known as Paddy Kirk the vet, from ITV soap - Emmerdale - popped into the studios on Fri 6th Februrary '09's Lunchtime Live with Kelly Harris and Lady PJ.
Dominic talked about Emmerdale, his earlier careers, family and also an upcoming charity event in Leeds. The charity event on 26th April '09, is a 12-hour-long zombie-film festival raising money for animal charity WSPA. It is being held at Cottage Road Cinema, in Headingley, Leeds. For more information on the film festival go here Podcast of the interview with Dominic Brunt here |
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JAMES MARTIN - TV chef |
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James Martin with Nick Phelps |
TV Chef James Martin popped in for a chat on Lunchtime Live with Nick Phelps on the 21st of January 2009.
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PEANUT from THE KAISER CHIEFS |
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Nick 'Peanut' Baines and Nick Phelps |
Nick 'Peanut' Baines, keyboard player with indie band The Kaiser Chiefs, paid a visit to Phoenix on Monday the 12th of January 2009 and sat in on Drivetime, chatting to presenter Nick Phelps.
The two of them discussed the history and influences of the Kaiser Chiefs as well as current plans and future developments for the group. Local bands had their tracks played during the hour and Peanut was able to talk about the West Yorkshire scene, as well as giving some fascinating insight into the British music scene in general. The band featured on several shows over Christmas including performing Never Miss A Beat with Girls Aloud on their TV special and playing the same song on the Christmas Day edition of Top Of The Pops. Listen to Nick's interview with Kaiser Chief Peanut |
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ED BYRNE |
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Irish comedian Ed Byrne was interviewed by Megan Longworth about his stand-up set at Hebden Bridge Arts Festival '08, and also on his future plans, including a tour of the UK later in 2008.
You may also recognise Ed's voice from a certain TV ad for mobile phones. (sorry - Podcast missing) |
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On the 11th of September 2008, Robert Goodwill (Shadow Transport Minister) and Philip Allott (P.C.M.P for Halifax) discussed transport matters for Calderdale with Claire Hunter. Listen to the interview here |
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CALDERDALE: A GREAT PLACE TO FEEL SAFE |
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8th September 2008 saw a gathering at the Town Hall in celebration of Calderdale's falling crime rate. Since 2004 there have been 4,500 fewer victims of crime in the borough than there would have been had crime continued at 2004 levels. You can listen to Superintendent Alan Lord's speech . Awards being presented by Kersten England, Group Director of Community Services for Calderdale Council, to representatives of organisations contributing to the work of the Safer and Stronger Communities Partnership. All set to music, in appreciation of their heroic efforts! A summing up of the event by Mark Thompson, Head of Housing and Community Support for Calderdale MBC. |
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PAUL OPACIC |
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Paul Opacic and Phil Rimmer |
On the morning of the 19th of August 2008, actor Paul Opacic came in for a chat on Coffee Culture with Phil Rimmer, about his new project.
Paul has starred in the popular TV drama 'The Chase', and has also appeared in many productions including 'Emmerdale' and 'Bad Girls'. (sorry - Podcast missing) |
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ANNE FINE - Children's Author |
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Author Anne Fine (latest book The Killer Cat's Birthday Bash) talks to Sara Hinchliffe about being Children's Laureate, writing and reading.
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BREAST MILK DONOR APPEAL |
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Are you a breastfeeding mother whose baby is less than six months old?
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DO YOU SEE A NOTEBOOK? |
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Phoenix FM trainee Kiyran Burke is fed up of being called a Trainspotter. He's not a Trainspotter, he's a Rail Enthusiast!
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LOCAL HISTORY MONTH: MAY 2008:
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Dr Hargreaves talks about his interest in local history, and how you can find out more about the past in your area.
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HEATING BILLS GETTING SCARY? |
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THE HEAT IS ON WITH PHOENIX FM! Richard Armitage from Calderdale Council's Affordable Warmth team was on Coffee Culture recently to talk about how they can help you keep warm in winter.
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HALIFAX CIVIC TRUST:
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Halifax Civic Trust celebrates and works to protect the great buildings of the area, and rewards the creation of new ones through its annual awards scheme.
Dr John Hargreaves, eminent local historian and Chair of the Halifax Civic Trust, was a guest on Coffee Culture earlier this year and spoke to Sara Hinchliffe about the Trust's activities and his love of this area. Click here to listen Click here to link to the Trust's website |
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MIXENDEN CLEANS UP THE DODGE |
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Starting from an idea by Connor and Jimmy Goggins, the children of Mixenden got together with their Community Wardens and Calder Future to clean up an area of woodland next to the Hebble Brook. Click here to listen To find out more about how you can help look after the River Calder and the streams which feed into it, phone Calder Future on 01422 316661 or click here to link to their website |
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KIRKLEES MUSIC |
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An introduction to brass band music & the music publishing trade with Mr D. W. Horsfield of Kirklees Music, Bailiff Bridge, publishers of quality music for brass & wind and suppliers of manuscript to the music trade. Click here to listen Click here to link to Kirklees Music's website |
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HELP HERE: HALIFAX SAMARITANS |
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Ever felt you had no-one to talk to Then the Samaritans can help. In this interview, Doug from Halifax Samaritans tells how he and his fellow volunteers together offer a 24 hour a day service, every day of the year, listening to anyone who needs them.
Doug also tells about some special projects targeting vulnerable groups, and about the many ways in which you could help the Samaritans to go on with their work. Click here to listen |
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SONGS FOR DESPERATE DOGS |
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Jonathan Taylor performs, live in the studio, two track from his CD 'Debut - the collection'. It's a compilation put together from tracks on previous releases, and is being sold to raise money for BSAPP, a dog sanctuary in Bulgaria, where Jonathan has a studio.
Interviewed between the songs, Jonathan tells how he became involved with the cause and talks about his music and his hopes of bringing together British and Bulgarian musicians. Click here to listen |
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THE TOWN FROM HELL |
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Andrew Shaw from Calderdale Television tells Sara Hinchliffe about their recent project to uncover some of the history of Halifax in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the making of a DVD about it .
Available from Calderdale Television, the DVD includes a documentary taking in the Gibbet Law, the textile industry, the Civil War, religion and the Church Contributions from Halifax High School pupils and participants on a community filmmaking course on tour of Tudor manor house Shibden Hall.
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BEN RUSHTON AND THE HALIFAX CHARTISTS |
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Drama in which three Halifax Chartists look back on the 19th century campaign for a Charter of voting rights for the working classes, remembering great moorland meetings, clashes with the authorities, local grass-roots leader Benjamin Rushton of Ovenden, and the Chartist writer Ernest Jones who stood for election in Halifax.
Click here to listen CD and leaflet of Chartist songs, and 'Benjamin Rushton, Handloom Weaver and Chartist' an illustrated booklet by John A Hargreaves, are available through the Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery at www.listerlanecemetery.co.uk
Information and research gathered for the Ben Rushton Project and Halifax's Chartist Festival 2006, funded by Local Heritage Initiative.
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ENABLING RADIO DRAMA |
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Susan Quick and Richard Kinsey came to the studio to discuss disability, their work in Enabling Theatre, and their hopes for translating their ideas into radio. Click here to listen To get involved, as suggested in the interview, e-mail Susan susan@susanquick.plus.com or phone Richard on 01422 845429 |
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SUNNY VALE PLEASURE GARDENS |
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Simon interviews Chris Helme on his latest book Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens, near Brighouse.
Chris wets your appetite by reading a couple of extracts from his book. |
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SHIBDEN: NEW LOOK OLD LOOK |
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After three hard years of planning and grant applications, work is beginning on improvements to Shibden Park.
Click here to listen or here to find out more from Calderdale Council |
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KILNER GREEN WOODWORKERS |
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Alex Kilner of Kilner Green Woodworkers, Halifax, makes beautiful, high quality furniture and joinery. He talks about his work, and how his political and environmental principles influence what he does.
Contact Alex on 01422 351114 |
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CALDER RECORDINGS |
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Calder Recordings is a professional recording and rehearsal studio tucked away in semi-rural location in Mytholmroyd. Phoenix trainee Stuart Nelson went to meet owner, producer and engineer Steve Fenton to find out what's on offer there, and to learn what it's like working in the recording industry. |
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WELCOME TO HALIFAX |
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Refugees, asylum seekers and new arrivals from the new EEC countries don't always get a good reception, but St Augustine's Centre on Hanson Lane, Halifax, offers practical support and lots of opportunities to make new friends. In this interview with Phoenix trainee Craig Bone, Audrey Smith outlines what's on offer and describes the benefits of getting involved in volunteer work. If you are a refugee or seeking asylum and would like to use your skills, make friends and improve your English, you can contact Audrey at Voluntary Action Calderdale on 01422 348777. To find out more about the kinds of help and support available, English classes, or the fun activities on offer at St Augustine's, phone Kate Fawcett on 01422 342719 / 01422 352492, or pop into the centre. |
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UKRAINIAN VOICES |
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Halifax's Ukrainian community arrived in the late 1940s as refugees, former prisoners of war and displaced persons. Horrified by the Russians' efforts to extinguish their national culture at home, they made great efforts to preserve it in exile through organising educational, social and religious activities. This programme features the sound of their church choir, and two exerpts from interviews with local man Mr Wolodymyr Kurylak, all recorded during Age Concern Calderdale's 2006 Voices From The Past project. With thanks to Age Concern Calderdale and Calderdale TV for permission to use their recordings. All 52 interviews with the people of 'West Central' Halifax recorded for Voices From The Past are available to listen to at West Yorkshire Archives, Central Library, Northgate, Halifax (tel 01422 392636) or at the headquarters of Age Concern Calderdale (tel 01422 352040 ) Links: |
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RUDI'S SMITHY |
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Phoenix trainee Ben Hirst goes down to the local blacksmith's and checks out what it's like for a modern blacksmith in the 21st century. Rudi tells us what it's like being a blacksmith and how he likes to keep a tradition going. He shows us the basic equipment he uses, how he got into this life style, and how he strikes a balance between sculpture and bread-and-butter work. A modern day blacksmith!!
Contact Rudi Holmes on 07729 154259 or 01422 831864 |
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AGED 25 OR UNDER? GET HELP HERE! |
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THE INFORMATION SHOP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN CALDERDALE Andy from the Info Shop talks about the services on offer. You can get free, confidential advice on a wide range of issues by telephoning or calling in, any afternoon except Sundays. You can find the Info Shop in the Connexions Centre on Alexandra Street, Halifax. Opening hours are:
The phone number is 01422 330033 |
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CALDERDALE'S NEW WAY WITH PLANTS |
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Calderdale Council's gardeners talk about their work, and describe the many benefits which have come from the recent move to using more perennial plants in our towns' flowerbeds. |
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CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH
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Staff from the Community Foundation for Calderdale talk about the work of the foundation and what to do if you need funding, would like to give money, or would like to get involved in some of the great, fun, fundraising events the organisation stages. Registered Charity no. 1002722, telephone no. 01422 349700, CFC website click here |
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A FRIENDLY WELCOME |
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Ever fancied joining a brass band? Friendly Band are from the village of Friendly and they're a friendly lot too. Find out more about what they do, and what's on offer for new members - including complete beginners. Contact the band via www.friendlyband.org or telephone 01422 832212 |
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DOVE COTTAGE -
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Dove Cottage, run by Stephen and Kim Rogers, has been delighting gardeners for a decade with its beautiful display garden and wide range of choice and unusual perennials for sale.
Inspired to visit Dove Cottage is CLOSED in winter, and on Mondays and Tuesdays (except Bank Holiday Mondays) so check before you make your plans. Details of days, dates and times of opening are on their website, along with more pictures and info. Cl ick here to link to their website or telephone 01422 203533 |
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