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This week in Arts and Entertainment Darryl McKay meets well-travelled playback theatre practitioner Veronica Needa. During the interview Veronica talks about the Chinese New Year, Chinese culture and how her work has taken her around the globe from London to Hong Kong and back again. She also shares her observations and experiences from teaching and learning Playback theatre. Trueheart :: Playback School :: Lauderdale House :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (18:07 min / 17 MB)

The British Youth Council is offering 24 week work placements to 16-19 year olds who are not in employment or training. To find out how it might help you and how the scheme works, listen to the podcast. There are five places available for the programme starting 3rd September 2012. Further Inquiries to: Keith Morgan British Youth Council Tel:020 7250 8374 Mobile: 07809 507 367 Keith.Morgan@byc.org.uk Produced & Edited by: Marian Larragy British Youth Council :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (2:45 min / 3 MB)

Gilles Peterson is at Koko. So is T Mills. ’ Miller’ & ‘The Boom Jennies’ are at the Etcetera Theatre; ’ The Illustrated Poet’ i at Keats House on Sunday; ‘Live Canon’, Bloomsbury Theatre, Shakespeare, contemporary poets Bloomsbury Group; The Legend himself! Dub Organiser Lee Scratch Perry, is at the Jazz Cafe in Parkway on Friday & Saturday 020 7916 6060; New York’s Reggie Watts, European tour at the Roundhouse. Chinese New Year of the Dragon, is celebrated this week, in Chinatown. Parade from Rupert Street, performers and fireworks in Trafalgar Square. Recorded & Edited by: Darryl McKay Read by: Darryl McKay, DJ Rudeboy P.Tosh, Marian Larragy, Marita Hutson & Martin Lim, Research by: Darryl McKay Koko :: Etcetera Theatre, Camden High St :: Ticket Web :: Keats House :: Live Canon :: Bloomsbury Theatre :: Jazz Cafe :: The Roundhouse ::

Camden Newscast is back with the latest news: Youth Employment opportunities are low and there is pressure to fix it. Darryl McKay checks out a new scheme in nearby Islington that addresses the problem. Jayson Mansaray meets the Camden Met Police (MPS) about changes to Stop & Search laws and discovers that MPSCamden are Tweeting. And at a time when many people need to borrow small amounts of money, Marian & Jayson take a look at an alternative way of borrowing: CamdenPlus – a local credit union. And Marian Larragy gives you a helping ‘hand’ to uncover Gaelic Handball in Camden. Presented & Edited by Jayson Mansaray Reporters: Marian Larragy Darryl McKay Jayson Mansaray Andover Estate Scheme :: Islington Fairness Commission :: British Youth Council work placements :: MPS Camden on Twitter :: Camden Plus :: LoanFinder :: Maiden Lane Community Centre :: Gaelic Handball ::

Camden Calling Gig in the Kilburn; This week at the Etcetera Theatre; ‘Restlesss Cities – Psychogeography and Street Photography at Housman’s Bookshop with Matthew Beaument & Gregory Dart; UCL Lunchtime Lecture on impact of Facebook. Contact 020 3108 3840 or dan.martin@ucl.ac.uk fpor info or click on link to listen live on Tuesday at 1,15pm Camden Calling :: Etcetera Theatre, Camden High Street :: Above Oxform Arms Housmants Bookshop :: Matthew Beaumont :: Gregory Dart :: Events at UCL :: Listen Live on Tuesday at 1.15pm :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (3:09 min / 3 MB)

Blaze of Glory, a poem by Martin Lim Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (0:56 min / 2 MB)

Darryl Mckay provides a run down of the latest events in the area this week, ranging from Entertainment and music to theatre and film. The Tricycle :: Jewish Museum :: Koko :: The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (4:56 min / 11 MB)

Camden Community brings you a selection of seasonal and contemplative events with something for everyone. he Tricycle have Bach, Beethoven and Ravel for 9-12 year olds; Lauderdale House have singing to listen to and singing to join in with; The British Library continues its free tours; London Canal Museum is open and well worth a visit; Jack and the Beanstalk is the seasonal panto at the Shaw Theatre with cast members from favourite TV soaps; London Community Gospel Choir is at the Jazz Cafe for two nights; Hampstead Theatre in Swiss Cottage offers both ‘Beast and Beauties’ and ‘Herding Cats’; Haroon Mirza exhibits at the Camden Arts Centre in Arkwright Road. Read by: Darryl McKay, Jayson Mansaray, Martin Lim; Sarah O’Brien & DJ Rudeboy P Tosh Recorded and Edited: Marian Larragy Research: DarrlyMcKay, Martin Lim & Marian Larragy Tricycle Theatre :: Lauderdale Theatre :: British Museum Tours :: London Canal Museum ::

The 18th December is the UN backed day for celebrating migrants all over the world. Camden mum, Cina Aissa, whose own heritage is mixed French and North African, goes looking for migrants. She visits the Migrant Resource Centre in Victoria and is impressed by both staff and users. She visits the Platforma Festival where art and conversation are used to give expression to the experiences of a wide range of migrants and refugees. Alex McDonnell, who supports Irish migrants through the Aisling Project tells Cina how it works and a Chinese key cutter in Kentish Town shares the origin of the signs he makes to deal with his quirky customers. Finally she hears from a white British mum about her take on the presence of migrants in Camden. Hear what she makes of it all. Over 70 Stations will broadcast locally and online. Presented by: Cina Aissa Recorded & Edited by: Cina Aissa Radio 1812 :: International Migrants Day :: Etty, adapted by Susan Stein :: Platforma

Dekay and Tosh bring a whole raft of new tracks and in between, they talk about Rap Battles, Camden Calling GIgs, Benefit Changes, Christmas and New Year Resolutions, Dekay’s next show and lots more. Presented by: Dekay & DJ Rudeboy P Tosh Recorded and Edited by: Marc Lee Brown Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (54:29 min / 125 MB)

Hip Hop, Spoken Word Artist and Designer, Rich BLK talked to CCRadio’s DJ Speedy about his latest projects. Rich performs at ‘The Hideaway’ at 114 Junction Road, N19, on Thursday 22nd December. Recorded by: Marian Larragy Edited by: Athos Harber Sipa Fine UK Blogpage :: Supa Fine UK - MySpace :: Supa Fine twitter :: Supa Fine Facebook :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (33:37 min / 31 MB)

Darryl McKay looks at why the number 29 bus is changing shape; Police numbers in Camden are going up while London is experiencing cuts in policing – Jayson discovers that Camden Council is funding the gap; Charlotte talks to a new company of young actors who are toughing it out in Camden; Camden Council is worried that the changes to electoral boundaries will inhibit local development planning. Holborn & St Pancras MP, Frank Dobson talks with CCRadio about how the proposed electoral boundaries are being re-shaped. ; Marita Hutson discovers that if you think you are too wealthy too need a universal benefit such as winter fuel allowance, there are people who can help you to give that benefit to people who do need it. Lucy looks at how the simple run around the park is going Hi tech. Presented by Jayson Mansaray Features by: Darryl McKay, Marita Hutson, Charlotte Briere-Edney, Lucy Waterhouse and Jayson Mansaray Readers: Athos Haber, DJ Rudeboy P Tosh, Cina Aissa and Charlotte Briere-Edney

‘La Soiree’ is at the Roundhouse till 23rd December. With cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and contemporary variety this fabulous show returns to London from its international tour. Tickets cost from £15 to £65. Presented by: Jayson Mansaray Roundhouse :: La Soiree :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (2:04 min / 2 MB)

Pollution – London and Camden’s Biggest Invisible Health Issue; Bikes – The New Greener and Faster Alternative for Ambulance Services; The Protection of Private Tenants – Who Pays? Camden Mayor Opens A…. Shed! Presented & Edited by: Jayson Mansaray Features Editor: Marian Larragy Features by: Sarah O’Brien, Hannah Sinclair, Charlotte Briere Edney and Marian Larragy/Cina Aissa Air Pollution in Camden :: London Air Quality Network :: Defra on Air Pollution :: London Low Emissions Zone :: London Ambulance Service Cycle Responders :: Camden Federation of Private Tenants :: The Camden Town Shed :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (22:36 min / 21 MB)

‘Refugee-centered Versus State-centred Approaches to Refugee Integration?’ is the topic for discussion at the Human Rights Consortium, UCL, led by Dr Maja Korac-Sanderson of UEL and chaired by the Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society on Wednesday; More poetry with Ruth Callaghan Presents… on Friday at 1 Buck Street, Camden Town; Claire Tomalin Booker Prize Winner, discusses her new book, on Charles Dickens at the British Library 01937 546 546 . A shirt signed by the Arsenal team is among the items for auction at the Calthorpe Project; Paul Noble’s drawings of Nobson Newtown are the highlight at The Gagosian Gallery in Kings Cross – not to be missed. Recorded by: Vicki Battison Read By: Marita Hutson, Vicki Battison, DJ Rudeboy P Tosh and Martin Lim Edited by: Marian Larragy School of Advanced Studies, UCL :: British Library :: Calthorpe Project :: Ruth Callaghan Presents :: Paul Noble at Gagosian Gallery ::

Andrew Marr on the Diamond Queen at the British Library – to book, call 01937 546 546. Tricycle Theatre premieres ‘The Riots’ a play by Gillian Slovo and Nicolas Kent, which is built around evidence and communications at the time, presents its own conclusions on the events of the Summer 2011. ‘My Father’s Watch’ a play by John Dunne based on Patrick Maguire’s biography, is on at the Irish Centre. Tickets 07981 851 554. Its Mowtown night at the Fiddlers Elbow. ‘Tall Ships and Tropical Disease’ is a walk with a talk from the Wellcome Collection. London Conference on ‘Localism’ for tenants, residents, community and voluntary sector groups, call 020 7874 5464. Michael Bailey and Des Freidman on their book ‘The Assault on Universities’ are at Housman’s Bookshop on Wednesday. Read by: Marian Larragy, Marita Hutson, Martin Lim & Dj Rudeboy Peter Tosh Edited by: Marita Hutson British Library Box Office ::

DJ Speedy is here with the second of his Supa Fine Talk Sessions. In this programme he chats with comedian Nabil Abdul Rashid about the forthcoming Africa V Asia Comedy tour of the UK. Recorded by: Marian Larragy Edited by: Athos Harber Nabil on U Tube :: Africa V Asia Comedy Tour :: Supa Fine UK Blog :: back to Camden Community Radio :: CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (20:11 min / 46 MB)

Are the Police Protecting the Cyclist – Jayson Mansaray talks to police Commander Sutherland following the death of cyclist Deep Lee in King’s Cross? Holly Lodge Community Centre funding slips away. Charlotte Briere-Edney update on Camden Council’s plan to limit sex entertainment venue licences; Lucy Waterhouse visits the New University of the Arts in King’s Cross; Chris Wilson tells Marian Larragy that it doesn’t require much more than iron determination to be a triathlete and we can confirm that the Olympic Torch is to travel through Camden. Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Road Death Investigation Unit at Alperton on 0208 998 5319. Presented by: Jayson Mansaray Reports from: Lucy Waterhouse, Charlotte Brier-Edney, Marian Larragy, Jayson Mansaray If you witnessed the fatal incident in King's Cross :: Camden Cyclists :: Cycling intelligence in King's Cross :: Sex entertainment venue licences ::

‘Tweeting to Topple Tyranny’ and the implication for IT companies is examined at UCL; The Nitty Gritty Sessions continue at the Constitution on Sunday afternoon; LGBT GFEST readings from Paradise Press authors at Gays’ the Word Bookshop in Marchmont Street; Melbourne Director’s Choice Award Winner, Hannah Gadsby, Mrs Chuckles, is at the Soho Theatre; Irish Travellers Movement, post Dale Farm national conference is at the Resource Centre; ‘Cables From Kabul’ author, Sherard Cowper-Coles will be at Asia House asking whether enough has been done to secure the strategic goal of stabilising Afghanistan and the Speakeasy Jazzmen play for FREE at the Irish Centre in Camden Square. Africa V Asia UK Comedy Tour at the Shaw Theatre; ‘A Walk On Part, The Fall of New Labour’ opens at the Soho Theatre; Lucy Waterhouse selects the pick of Classical Music in Camden this Week Read by: Amy Solomon, DJ Rudeboy P Tosh, Marian Larragy, Vicki Battison, Nabil Abdul Rashid &

Lucy Waterhouse has always wondered what lay to the north of the Eurostar trainline at King’s Cross. Seeing that changes were afoot, she decided to take a closer look and discovers that Central St Martin’s School of Art and Design has moved to King’s Cross. The campus for this New University of the Arts is built around a former Victorian granary. Lucy talks to Sir John Tusa, Chairman of University of the Arts and others to see what they make of the transformation. New University of the Arts :: Create King's Cross :: King's Cross Environment website :: King's Cross ommunity Projets :: KS Railway Lands Group :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (7:45 min / 7 MB)