Cultural Quarter of an hour: Recent Episodes
Charlotte Foster
A podcast exploring the culture of Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire.
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Cultural Quarter Of An Hour is back for 2021 after a bit of an extended Christmas break. We're kicking things off by talking to two Staffordshire University Journalism students about the Future Journalism Awards. The awards are run and organised by the students as part of their final year assessments. And this year the awards are going national. School children can enter and show Charlotte a thing or two about journalism while they're at it via the https://blogs.staffs.ac.uk/futurejournalist/ (Staffordshire University website ) You can follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/CQHPod (@CQHPod )and send me DMs there - let me know what you are up to and get yourself on the podcast. I want to hear your stories!
I'm talking podcasts on the podcast this week. In September 2020 a new podcast series was launched by The Social Agency. They are a group in North Staffordshire for people with autism. Remote Operations was recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown (spring/summer 2020) It was devised and performed by autistic and learning disabled adults working in partnership with professional artists from Rideout (Creative Arts for Rehabilitation). It was funded by Arts Council England, and the National Emergencies Trust administered by The Community Foundation for Staffordshire. Charlotte spoke to Saul Hewish the Artistic Director of Rideout. Don't forget you can follow me on social media Twitter - https://twitter.com/CQHPod (@CQHPod ) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CQHPod (facebook.com/CQHPod) Email cqhpod@gmail.com
I'm involved with a lot of podcasts - that's the joy of running a podcast business. One of the most special I'm involved with is called Purple Rainbow Pancreatic Cancer Podcasts. It comes out monthly and I host it on behalf of North Staffordshire campaigner Lesley Goodburn. I want to share with you an episode of that podcast through this podcast. At the beginning of each episode you hear Lesley talk about why these podcasts exist. They are to raise awareness of Pancreatic Cancer in honour and in memory of her husband Seth. Another way Seth's story is being told is through a play - based on Lesley and Seth's experience using letters Lesley wrote. In this episode Lesley is joined by Siobhan, Steph and another Lesley. They've been using Homeward Bound in a project and it's had a huge impact on those involved. And Lesley also tells us about how the impact has reached the other side of the world too. You can find out more about Purple Rainbow herehttps://purplerainbow.co.uk/ ( https://purplerainbow.co.uk/) Music Credithttps://www.purple-planet.com/ ( Purple Planet Studios) DISCLAIMER: All views, information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK , Pancreatic Cancer Action, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund And The Elizabeth Coteman Fund The charities and their employees are not responsible for and do not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.
We're facing a very strange Christmas not just in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire but also across the country. So I thought I would re-start the podcast early and bring you an interview with Santa Claus himself. Santa has been worried that children across North Staffordshire are missing him during lockdown so he's set up some Zoom calls (yes Zoom works in the North Pole!) and he's been chatting online to families. It's a Christmas miracle. You can get in touch with the podcast via email cqhpod@gmail.com Twitter @CQHPod Facebook @CQHPod Music Credits Written By Benjamin Caleb Johnson Performed By BRASKO Produced By BRASKO
This week Charlotte's talking to Amanda and Gemma from the Collective Skills Project. They've been putting on a special lockdown project for people who live in Hartshill to help bring the community together. It's called Community Clay and has seen the streets turned into living art galleries! You can find out more Collective Skills Project https://www.collectiveskillsproject.co.uk/ (here) Charlotte would love you to get in touch with what you're up to - drop her a message on twitter https://twitter.com/CQHPod (@CQHPod) Or email cqhpod@gmail.com
This week Charlotte speaks to story teller Alan Barrett. During lockdown he's been commissioned by The National Literacy Trust as part of Stoke Reads to create six stories based on the six towns of Stoke on Trent. Charlotte caught up with Alan as he recorded "Fenton Felony" his story all about, well the town of Fenton. You can hear and see all the stories so far on the https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/stoke/six-towns-storytelling/ (The National Literacy Trust website) where there are also activity sheets you can download to go alongside them Charlotte would love you to get in touch with what you're up to - drop her a message on twitter https://twitter.com/CQHPod (@CQHPod) Or email cqhpod@gmail.com
Lockdown has affected our lives in many ways. It's created uncertainty for many and forced many of us to isolate. But it's also provided an opportunity to go exploring - but instead of heading off on a far flung adventure we've been finding new places on our door steps. This week Charlotte speaks to Laurel - one of the co-directors of Urban Wilderness. They're one of many organisations given funding by Arts Council England to commission five artists to create new work connected to doorstep green spaces in Stoke on Trent. If you want to find out more about Urban Wilderness you can visit their website https://urbanwildernesscic.com/ (here) Connect with me on https://twitter.com/CQHPod (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/CQHPod (Facebook) just search for @CQHPod Music Credit: Track Title: Bounce Artist Name(s): BRASKO
Cultural Quarter Of An Hour is back to help you be creative in lockdown. Today Charlotte is talking to Glen Stoker who is the Chair of Friends of Spode Rose Garden. The plans for the garden and the garden's community have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions, but that's not stopped them from getting people involved. You can find out more about the Friends Of Spode Rose Garden https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpodeRoseGarden (here ) Charlotte would love to hear from you about what you're up to during lockdown - get in touch https://twitter.com/CQHPod (@CQHPod) on twitter is normally where you'll find her.
It's time to bring the podcast back! After around 9 months off Cultural Quarter Of An Hour is back. Charlotte's starting the new run of episodes with a look at some of the ways local groups have been coping with lockdown. It's part of the Get Creative At Home project - not for profit organisations have been given micro grants thanks to a collaboration between Voluntary Arts England and Stoke on Trent City Council. This week Charlotte speaks to Sharon Morley from Stoke North Live At Home. Normally the scheme helps people who live alone feel less isolated by organising events and gatherings. But during lockdown these can't happen. But that's not stopped craft queen Sharon from encouraging members to use crafty creativity to help beat the loneliness of lockdown. You can find out more about Stoke North Live At Home via the https://www.facebook.com/MHAstokeNorthLaH/ (facebook page ) You'll also find Sharon's videos there too. Charlotte would love to hear from you about what you're up to during lockdown - get in touch https://twitter.com/CQHPod (@CQHPod) on twitter is normally where you'll find her.
This week's episode has come as a bit of surprise! Charlotte had no idea she was going to meet or even interview this week's guest until just a few minutes before she met him. And that makes this episode an absolute joy of discovery!
This week Charlotte is chatting to The Terrain Tutor, aka Mel. Unsurprisingly he helps people create model terrains for all sorts of reasons - games, model trains, just for fun! But his story and knowledge is not what Charlotte expected!
If you fancy checking out Mel's videos his youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_aro8CTHw7ZD5H661hC6Q (here)
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For the past couple of weeks people in Stoke on Trent have been finding fragments of a poem painted on to buildings around the city.
Today Charlotte finds out more about the art work and what's behind the graffiti.
You can find B Arts https://www.b-arts.org.uk/ (here) and https://www.facebook.com/BArtsStoke (here)
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If you're on social media you have probably seen the hashtag #MyStokeStory, but what's it all about?
Charlotte's been to see Paul Williams from Stoke on Trent Cultural Destinations to find out more.
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This week Charlotte speaks to Kat Hughes and Kat Boon from Potboiler Theatre about their new production Stoke, a love story.
You may remember Kat and Kat from an episode in 2017 when Charlotte spoke to them about their production Girls, Girls, Girls.
This time around they've gone bigger and bolder!
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Charlotte's been to the Spode Works in Stoke for the opening day of Dust Rising. While the BCB celebrates all things ceramic in the China Hall, just around the corner is The Meadows building. Inside here you will see a celebration of visual art.
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This week Charlotte heads to Burslem to find out more about Arthur Berry the artist and poet.
She goes on a special walking tour delivered by historian Mervyn Edwards and hosted by https://www.barewall.co.uk/ (Barewall Art Gallery)
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This week Charlotte's been to Big Feast in Hanley.
It's a free outdoor performing arts festival organised by Appetite and takes place around the city centre.
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Today Charlotte has popped over to Chesterton in Newcastle Borough to find out more about what goes on in the Pavilion in Chesterton Park.
Elite CIC is a not for profit group supporting people to live independently, in fact Elite stands for Enabling Living Independently Today and Everyday.
It's a fantastic group which is placing itself firmly in the community with a desire to boost the area.
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On Sunday 11th August 2019 Staffordshire Cycling Festival came to Newcastle.
Charlotte went along to see what the event was all about (and yes there's more to it than lots of people in Lycra) and even got on a bike herself.
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The gloves are on in Longton. OK maybe they're not but a brand new community boxing gym has opened in the city in memory of a local boxer.
Charlotte went along to the opening day where it was very noisy and spoke to the team at the Chris Edwards Academy Community gym about what it is they are doing and why boxing is so important.
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Some people make a huge impact on you. Today's guest, Edward Mckenzie and his wife Runa are without a doubt two of those people.
Charlotte went to Edward's studio in Tunstall and spoke to him about his life, work and how he ended up in Stoke on Trent.
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Earlier this year Charlotte was asked by Stoke and North Staffs Women's Network to host an International Women's Day event discussing Women in Ceramics. It was held at the Potbank Hotel at the old Spode site in Stoke and featured a teaser for a film the network had commissioned and worked on called Bound By Clay.
The project comes to an end this month so Charlotte caught up with Vicki McGarvey from Stoke and North Staffs Women's Network.
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The D road aka the A500 is the basis of Claybody Theatre's next production. In preparation for the play the Deb McAndrew is asking for your memories, thoughts and feelings towards the road so Charlotte went to one of the drop in sessions being held to find out more. Of course she used it as an excuse to tell her story about how she thought the D road was in shape of a lower case 'd' when her dad told her all about this mythical road in Staffordshire!
If you want to get involved the Claybody Theatre website is http://claybodytheatre.com/ (http://claybodytheatre.com/)
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Charlotte loves a bargain so she headed to Burslem's new outdoor market where she chatted to some of the people she met there. The first is June Cartwright, founder of the Our Burslem facebook page and second she also chats to Mike Watson who is chair of the Burslem Park Partnership.
The market takes place every Wednesday 3pm - 8pm and it needs your support!
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This week Charlotte heads to The Portland Inn Project to find out more about what's going on. Yes there is food, but what she also finds out is there's a large and growing sense of community where just a few years ago there was a feeling the area was being ignored.
Thanks to everybody who spoke to Charlotte.
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This week Charlotte was invited to For The Love Of Shards which was held at Clayhead in Stoke.
It was a public conversation organised by artist http://nicwinstanley.com/ (Nicola Winstanley ) to get people talking about the shards of pottery which they have collected over the years.
She's doing this as part of her a-n Bursary project called Shards.
You can hear all about it in this episode.
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It was a rain filled Stoke on Trent Pride but it was still a fun day in Hanley Park.
Charlotte had a great afternoon dodging showers/downpours and talking to lots of people.
A special thank you goes out to Tony and Toni from https://www.facebook.com/scratchandsniffuk/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDllouZMDZBsXic4fU5BJuUIe34_GaEtGBgzw_sA_-uw5MFqOP1DgjGJ0NLZtVnbWKbslQiKXfuaBjk (Scratch and Sniff Theatre ) and Laurel from https://urbanwildernesscic.com/home (Urban Wilderness CIC) for helping Charlotte protect the VERY water sensitive recording equipment from the deluge! You'll be hearing from them all on the podcast soon!
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The weather outside is indeed frightful so Charlotte is taking it upon herself to cheer you all up by talking about Christmas! Well not quite but this episode does feature a Christmas tradition - the pantomime. Earlier this month auditions were held at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley to find this year's Hanley Babes. If you're scratching your head about what or who the Hanley Babes are then don't panic because that's just one of the things Charlotte asks Tim Churchill who is part of the team coming up with this year's panto at the Mitch. You'll also find out just what it takes to be a Hanley Babe too. #spoileralert Charlotte does not qualify by at least 18 years.
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This is where you'll hear the children who spoke to Charlotte about MakeFest, half term and all sorts of other things!
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Cultural Quarter of an Hour is back for the latest series of podcasts all about Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire.
You may remember last year Charlotte went to MakeFest and spoke to lots of exhibitors, well this year Charlotte was an actual exhibitor herself!
MakeFest is all about showing off the creativity and makers based in this area and giving children the chance to experience all sorts of activities such as coding, animation, screen printing and even peg doll making.
Some very lucky people got to try their hand at podcasting! Yes, CQH Pod was mainly recorded on site.
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This week Charlotte talks to Stoke on Trent music producer Scott Evans who is taking his love of all things music and turning it in to his career. He's also a member of more bands than Charlotte's had hot dinners. Scott's building his studio so Charlotte get's a chance to geek out over microphones during their chat, but they also talk about playing instruments and how being part of a band should be part of growing up! You can find out more about Say Music Studios https://www.facebook.com/saymusicrecordingstudio/ (here) Sine Wave Circus info is https://www.facebook.com/sinewavecircus/?eid=ARDOhoKvaN4UqHKlouSm17JAb1ezSlepi7VEWdQTe06ZpBscBEFz1M6vTVfb-yIH9PVC9szHoKX4WQgf (here) Intro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ (Purple Planet Music) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
25 years ago if you were a teenager or in your twenties and hanging around Stoke on Trent you'd no doubt have seen an issue of Bomb Magazine. It was a fairly DIY publication talking about the club and music scene of the time. It was set up by brothers Alex and Ned Hough and in this episode of Cultural Quarter of an Hour Charlotte talks to Alex about the magazine, the area 25 years ago and plans for Bomb number 51! Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ (www.purple-planet.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What on earth is a touch tour? If you don't know you'll find out in this episode as Charlotte goes behind the scenes at the Regent Theatre in Hanley to find out more about how people with sight loss are included when it comes to culture. If you or a family member want to find out more about the different access options out there you can get in touch with Tim Calvert from Access to Entertainment either via the https://www.facebook.com/stoketaf/ (facebook page) or his details are http://localoffer.stoke.gov.uk/kb5/stoke/directory/service.page?id=M9EGveFe3yA (here) Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ Full blog and show notes at https://www.cqhpod.co.uk/ (www.cqhpod.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fred Hughes is a local historian, author, former Policeman and ex politician. I spent a lovely hour chatting with him a couple of Saturdays ago. For full disclosure I've enjoyed many a chat with Fred over the years I've lived in North Staffordshire thanks to working at BBC Radio Stoke. This interview could easily have gone on for hours but we kept it tight. Don't forget to head over to the CQHPod website for more information about the topics we discuss. Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Cultural Quarter Of An Hour IS BACK! This week we visit 6 Towns Radio and party at their award night. You'll find out what the station is all about, what's important to the presenters and most importantly you'll find out if Charlotte actually wins Stoke City Player of the year award! Music credit https://www.purple-planet.com/ (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Full blog and show notes at https://www.cqhpod.co.uk/ (www.cqhpod.co.uk)(I've paid money for this site will somebody humour me and use it please!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's hard to deny there's a bit of a movement against single use plastic and waste at the moment. It's now easier to do your bit to cut down on plastic and waste AND shop locally. A new package free shop, Life Unwrapped, has opened up in Longton Market so I went to have a look.
SoTCulture
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Continuing the Christmas theme because it's December and it's my podcast and you can't stop me, here's a chat I had with some of the guys performing in Cinderella at the Mitchell Art Centre in Hanley.
SoTCulture
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Did somebody say party? Yes they did! And it was all taking place at Affordable Food Stoke in Blurton. The shop was celebrating its first birthday, but as you'll find out it's far more than just a place to get cheap food.
SoTCulture
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So this is Christmas - well it's close enough. All around North Staffordshire people are getting ready for Christmas. I make no apologies for loving the festive season. One of the best things about Christmas is the light switch ons that take place. Of course you never know who you are going to meet… Stay tuned to the end of the podcast for a special announcement! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is part two of my conversation with Stephen Seabridge. He's the recently (ok it was in June) appointed Poet Laureate of Stoke on Trent. If you haven't listened to part one you really should first! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the first of a 2 part interview with Stoke on Trent's first Poet Laureate Stephen Seabridge. We spent ages chatting about poetry, Stoke on Trent and all things culture. Part two will be along next week! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sorry for the missed, well actually just delayed, episode last week! Here it is this week instead. In this episode I explain the The curse of Mondays in October and I go behind the scenes of Newcastle Commemorates. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I went to Spode to find out more about the latest Claybody Theatre production Hot Lane. It's written by Deb McAndrew and directed by Conrad Nelson. The performances will take place at Spode in November and you might recognise a couple of faces… Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I love it when you tell me about things going on around here that I need to know about. I really, really love it when you tell me about somebody I need to talk to. This week's episode features a person you all need to hear about. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on Cultural Quarter of an Hour I speak to Becka Sutton. She's a self published author who writes about vampires. She tells us what it's like to write a novel and why writing is so important to her. If you want to get hold of her work here's the links... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Haventon-Born-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B0173ZMMJG (Kindle version) https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/haventon-born or https://gumroad.com/l/vPqCG (EPub version) http://www.lulu.com/gb/en/shop/becka-sutton/haventon-born/ebook/product-22422949.html (PDF) Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/shop/becka-sutton/haventon-born/paperback/product-22559297.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On the podcast this week I chat to a group of people from Stoke on Trent who've just got back from Bosnia. They went to find out more about the war and in particular the massacre in Srebrenica of 8000 men and boys. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dust is Rising in Stoke on Trent. In places you wouldn't expect. So I've been to Hanley to find out more about this exhibition. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
At the back end of August in the dying embers of the school summer holidays a group of children were helping to transform Burslem Port. The bit of land not far from Middleport has been a little unloved, but now Feral Spaces are getting children to take over and create a space were they can have adventures and play. I spoke to Laurel from Feral Spaces earlier this summer as she was hoping to win £50,000 in a national competition for funding. Today she invited me to see Feral Spaces in action! Photo Credit: One of the youngsters who took park in the event. Go to Feral Spaces on Facebook to see more. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This year the RAF is celebrating it's centenary so I spend some time with one man who is celebrating the anniversary in Newcastle. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week I speak to Restoke, the team behind Man Up. An examination of masculinity and mental health. Photo by Jenny Harper http://www.jennyharperphotography.com (www.jennyharperphotography.com) Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week after a mild panic about not managing to organise an interview I speak to Dan Townley. He's not only the self appointed saviour of the podcast, but you may well be woken up by him on 6 Towns Radio. And even though he's a Man United supporter who has RED SAUCE on his oatcakes you'll love hearing how passionate he is about Stoke on Trent. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week I chat with artist and cultural champion for Hanley Joyce Iwaszko about her work and why she's so passionate about culture in Hanley. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week I visit Centre Space (previously known as One One Six) based in the heritage centre at the former spode works. I chat with visiting artist Ian Vines and hear about the future of the gallery from Darren Washington. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hello!!! Is this thing still on? Yes it's been a while but CQH Pod is back. Every week I'll bring you bits of Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire that you may not know about. Culture is what ties us together. It's what makes us who we are. This week I'm bringing you all the goss from Makefest, held at the library in Hanley. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I was invited to take part in a community iftar (breaking of fast) at Bedford Road Mosque in Stoke on Trent. The idea of the evening was to show members of the community what goes on at the mosque and why Ramadan is so important to Muslims. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I love a good nosey around so when I heard the ACAVA studios at Spode were holding an open day there was only one place I was going to be. There are 43 artists based at the old pottery and as much as I'd love to, there simply isn't time to speak to all of them in 15 minutes so this is just a quick snapshot. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I think I've found my new home. I bang on about this podcast focusing on the people around here because to me people are an areas culture. Turns out I'm not the only one saying this. If you ever need to find me I'll probably be having a brew at Cultural Squatters
bekind #culture #sotculture
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Are flowers art? Can gardening be culture? This week I talk to Rachel Ballard and Letting in the Light about how they are Greening Church Street in Stoke. And yes it involves a bath on Bath Street too! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feral Spaces is a project aimed at getting children out of their homes and into the wild spaces of Stoke on Trent. Hear what they're up to and why they need your help. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hundreds of bone china flower buttons are being created in Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire. It's to celebrate the centenary of (some) women getting the right to vote. The buttons will be part of a parade in London in June. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On Saturday 7th April 2018 Middleport residents celebrated weeks of hard work as they showed off the fruits of their labour on the Canal Renovation Project. Find out why it's so important to keep our canals looking good.
culture #canals #stokeontrent #middleport #cqhpod
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This week we hear from performance poet Jason Smith. He used to think "people like him" didn't win poetry competitions. Until the prize and the cheque came in the post. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
poetry #spokenword #stokeontrent
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Castle Capers is the gang show put on and performed by members of the Scouting movement in Newcastle. It takes place every two years and I had a sneak peak at one of the last run throughs.
culture #newcastle #gangshow #castlecapers #scouting
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In news which is shocking to absolutely nobody I recorded far too much at the reopening of Spode Heritage Centre. So much in fact you're getting a second episode based on my trip there. This week it's about the makers and the ex personnel boss telling me about the ghosts….
culture #stoke #spode #ceramics #future
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A quick mini episode to try and help Art Stop Stoke. They've been broken in to in the early hours of Thursday morning. Despite this there's lots to be positive about! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's been shut down for a refurbishment for three months so this week we popped along to see the newly done up Spode Heritage centre. There might also have been oatcakes on offer…
culture #stokeontrent #stoke #spode #ceramics #cqhpod
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Throughout March artist Shiv is spending time in pubs and cafes in Stoke painting. It's part of Festival Stoke Festival Echoes. Guess where I went to meet her
culture #festivalstoke #stokeontrent #art #artist #cqhpod
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Alan Barrett is a storyteller from Stoke on Trent. He's passionate about literacy and sometimes gets involved in local politics. Last year he wrote a haiku every day.
365daysofculture #culture #storytelling #stokeontrent
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250 years ago a man called Philip Astley who was born in Newcastle changed the entertainment world. Find out how he invented the circus as we know it today.
circus #PhilipAstley #culture #NewcastleUnderLyme #Staffordshire
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Morris dancing has a bit of a cliched reputation involving grown men, hankies and bells. The Black Dog Molly dancers from Tunstall don't have bells on their legs, but they do have sticks in their hands! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What else is there to do on a cold Saturday night but get together and celebrate the community in Newcastle Under Lyme. And there's rocks too! Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
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Alice Charity is 7 years old this year. This is the story of how and why the charity, which helps families in Stoke on Trent and Newcastle, was set up. And what it's like keeping a small charity going. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
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How do cultures come together to stop extremist behaviour? In Stoke on Trent a new programme is starting to help community groups do just that. We catch up with the man organising it. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
stokeontrent #culture #BSBT #cqhpod
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On 12th January 1918 155 men and boys were killed in the Minnie Pit disaster. The final death toll was 156 as one of the rescue team leaders also died. It was the worst mining disaster to affect North Staffordshire 100 years on the people on Halmer End remember their relatives and members of their community. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
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Happy New Year! How many times have you been to an art exhibition in your supermarket? Well that's where we find ourselves this week as we hear more about Ballad of the Streets. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
StokeonTrent #culture #painting #balladofthestreets
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A double episode as we look back on 2017, featuring just some of the highlights of the podcast.As is the law you'll hear some music from Merrym'n. Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license.
stokeontrent #6townsofculture #reviewoftheyear #2017
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It's the week before Christmas and time for a spiritual look at our city with Rev. Geoff Eze from All Saints Church in Hanley.
culture #christmas #hope #StokeOnTrent
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I've dried my tears and chat to B-Arts about the work they do and plan to do in the future. I also miss the Lantern Parade.
StokeOnTrent #CityofCultureEveryYear #6townsofculture #culture
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Stoke on Trent is not the City of Culture 2021. But despite the tears there is hope for the future. Music credit: The Big House by Jason ShawImage credit: Rob Ledgar
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It's decision time! We'll be finding out who wins the title of City of Culture very soon. I spoke to Cllr Abi Brown who is chair of the bid team for #sot2021 about the why she thinks the City of Culture bid will do so much for Stoke on Trent. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
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We're back in Stoke on Trent and this week finding out more about the Face of Stoke on Trent project from the artist behind the work and the actual face himself. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
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Part two of exploring how Liverpool has changed thanks to European Capital of Culture 2008 and how ten years down the line the city is still on a high.
sot2021 #culture #cityofculture
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This week I've hopped on a train and spent time finding out about Liverpool and what it was like being European City of Culture 2008. Clearly the city is not in North Staffordshire but it has a lot of similarities. This is part one of an interview with Claire McColgan who is Director of Culture at Liverpool City Council.
sot2021 #cityofculture2021 #culture #Liverpool
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This week we say goodbye (for now) to the BCB. For the past 6 weeks Stoke on Trent has been showing off the very best in ceramics and clay. Hear from artistic director Barney Hare Duke about why this year's festival has felt different.
sot2021 #cityofculture #bcb #ceramics #clay #spode
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Surprise! I got carried away talking to people at the last day of BCB Festival so here's a bonus mini episode featuring some those people I was chatting too. Full episode to come on Wednesday.
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I love telling stories and helping others tell their stories. Belinda's story is brilliant and inspiring. I defy you not to go and do something creative after hearing Belinda talk!
sot2021 #culture #artist #creative #craft
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It's half term and if you've not gone away don't worry. You can have a Stoke staycation as we take a tourist's view of the city thanks to Stoke Tours. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
SOT2021 #CityofCulture2021 #culture
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We take another look at the Unitarian meeting house in Newcastle after we first visited it as part of Heritage Open Days.This time we get to have a longer chat with Judy who explains all about the new wall hangings.@ncstunitarians Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
SOT2021 #cityofculture #culture
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For me you can't have culture without people. This week I chat to Aida Salkic Haughton about her life and how here experience during the Bosnian war is helping her work with young people.@aidashaughton @ymcans Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
sot2021 #culture #cityofculture
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There's plenty of choice of traditional theatres in and around Stoke on Trent, so this week we find out about the theatre production taking place in the pub.Starring @potboilerstoke - go see Girls Girls Girls in Hanley! Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
sot2021 #culture #theatre
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Here's a little treat to mark deadline day for the City of Culture bid to be submitted. I hope it makes you smile. Music by Merrym'n - he's got a new album out go check it out www.merrymn.co.uk #sot2021 #culture #cityofculture See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week I have a look around BCB Festival on it's opening weekend. I also bump in to Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
BCBFestival #SOT2021 #clay #cityofculture #ceramics
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Food Fest 2017 arrived in Newcastle with beekeepers, a man who bought a woodland and your chance to adopt a marrow. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
foodfest #newcastleunderlyme #sot2021
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Sometimes we forget what's on our doorsteps so I take a look around Newcastle and see what's on offer as part of Heritage Open Days. Find out what links a former nightclub, a church and a meeting house. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
sot2021 #HOD2017 #heritageopendays
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What connects Stoke on Trent to the town of Lidice? Hear from one man determined to make sure the people of Stoke on Trent know what their ancestors did during WW2 to help the people in the Czech Republic. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
sot2021 #cqhpod #Lidicelives #cityofculture
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Stoke on Trent came alive with sunshine and more events than you could shake a stick at over the long bank holiday weekend. Hear stories from @appetitestoke about #BigFeast17 featuring @highlysprung @farfromthe_norm and @royaloperahouse Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
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Episode 5 was all about the importance of sound, this week we discuss music with Merrym'n. All music this week comes from Merrym'n and is used with his permission.You can check out his work at www.merrymn.co.uk, on youtube, spotify and bandcamp.You can follow him @merrym_n
sot2021 #cityofculture #stokeontrent #popmusic #local #cqhpod
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Ever wondered what goes on in the old library in Stoke? We go behind the scenes at The Chiron Institute and find out how they are making good vibrations in the city. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw#sot2021 #culture #cqhpod #gongbath See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After eating our bodyweight in Oatcakes for #oatcakeday and arguing about red or brown sauce it's time for a reflection on Stoke on Trent and the City of Culture 2021 bid with Paul Williams.Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw#SOT2021 #Culture #Oatcakes #StokeOnTrent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we head over to the old Spode factory in Stoke to see how preparations for the BCB festival are going. Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw
sot2021 #clay #culture #bcb2017
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A look around the Garden Festival site in Stoke on Trent. #StokeOnTrent #SOT2021 #culture Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the first Cultural Quarter of an hour podcast.This week we're celebrating the announcement of Stoke on Trent making the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2021 and visiting Festival Stoke.Get involved follow us on Twitter @cqcpod or facebook Cultural Quarter of an hour#SOT2012 #StokeonTrent #Culture #FestivalStoke Music credit: The Big House by Jason Shaw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the first glimpse of the Cultural Quarter of an hour podcast. A weekly exploration of culture in Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire. #Culture #StokeOnTrent #Staffordshire #SOT2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.