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Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 43 - Another Day at the OfficeSend us a textGary invites you on a tour which takes in the music of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria, Asturias, Brittany, New Zealand and Cuba. And there's a first chance to hear a brand new bagpipe-infused single from Linlithgow's very own town piper, Ross Miller. The Battlefield Band with The Merry Macs, Dr Iain MacAonghais and Mrs Chisholm’s Delight from Happy Daze Tejedor with Salton d’Lyana from Music na Maleta Canterbury Caledonian Society with Chief Grey Feather, Guards Club Recital Series, McPhedran’s Strathspe...2024-02-211h 08
My Time CapsuleMy Christmas Time Capsule 2023 - Part 2My Christmas Time Capsule Part 2 features Dave Gorman, Jacqui Oatley, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ted Robbins, Professor Turi King, John Fenton-Stevens and Rich Wilson. Merry Christmas!Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. ...2023-12-1552 min
Surrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'The Autumn Statement and rising populisms in The Netherlands & ArgentinaIn today's episode (recorded in Friday 24th November 2023), Jacqui and Al discuss the full fallout from the Autumn Statement.We also discuss the rise in populism and nationalism signalled by the electoral victories of far right candidates in recent elections in The Netherlands and in Argentina. What does this signal? Why is populism on the rise? And what are the geopolitical consequences?Thanks for listening. For any comments. questions, or suggestions for future episodes, contact us on surreyheathcast@gmail.com or send us a message via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com...2023-12-0131 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'The war of words over Israel-Gaza; by-elections; and events closer to homeIn today's episode (recorded in Friday 27th October 2023), Jacqui and Al discuss the war of words surrounding the Israel-Gaza crisis that is embroiling everyone from the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the BBC and what that reveals about the challenge of understanding and interpreting such a timeless and seemingly intractable geopolitical issue.We also discuss the recent by-election in Mid Bedfordshire and, closer to home, the possible judicial review into NHS staff bonuses (a BIG issue in Surrey Heath), the growing petition on the closure of the M3 Bagshot-Lightwater footbridge, and gratuitously plug the upcoming Surrey...2023-10-2933 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Crisis in the Levant: the Israel-Palestine conflictIn this special episode of Surrey Heath Cast (recorded: Friday 13 October, 2023), Jacqui and Al discuss the appalling acts of terrorism in Israel this week, and take the long view by exploring the history of Israel-Palestine relations and how we got to where we are now, and what might happen next. Thanks for listening. For any comments. questions, or suggestions for future episodes, contact us on surreyheathcast@gmail.com or send us a message via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/surreyheathcastPresented by Jacqui Hames & Dr Al PinkertonFind us o...2023-10-1347 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Liberal Democrat Conference Special: For A Fair Deal.Fresh from the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference in Bournemouth, Jacqui and Al reflect on our experiences as first time attendees - the highlights, the debates, the speeches, the votes, and the most impactful fringe events.This year's Lib Dem autumn conference was the first in-person autumn conference since 2019, due to a combination of Covid-19 (2020-21) and then, in 2022, the Queen's funeral. So this was a big one - an opportunity to discuss and debate the policies that will be presented to the British public in the next Lib Dem manifesto, whenever a general election is called.2023-09-3034 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Bankrupt boroughs, levelling down and protecting our woodlandsIn today's episode, Jacqui and Al focus on two big issues currently affecting Surrey Heath.First, we are delighted to welcome Councillor Shaun Mcdonald, the Leader of Surrey Heath Borough Council, to discuss this week's news that Surrey Heath Borough Council is facing potential bankruptcy in as little as two years - the result of reckless property speculation by previous administrations that have left Surrey Heath as the 6th most indebted local authority in England and on Moody's top-20 bankruptcy watch list. This week, Surrey Heath Borough Council published all the documents in their possession related to...2023-09-1638 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Criminal sentencing, Tory reshuffles and resignations, and Gove's backsliding on a "Green Brexit"**NEW SERIES**In this first episode in the new series, Jacqui and Al get stuck into the big stories of the past few weeks:What will be the impact of forcing criminals into the dock during sentencing proceedings? Why has Sunak parachuted Grant Shapps into Defence? What are the Lib Dems chances in Mid-Bedfordshire? And whatever happened to Michael Gove's promises of a "Green Brexit" given the government's announcement this week that they intend scrap environmental regulations on house builders.Finally, we take our regular look at Al's diary, which has included talking...2023-09-0142 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Atlantic adventures; weaponising ULEZ; and the great Camberley stink.**NEW EPISODE OUT NOW: ATLANTIC ADVENTURES; WEAPONISING ULEZ; AND THE GREAT CAMBERLEY STINK.**In this end-of-season special episode, Jacqui and Al are joined by inspirational Atlantic rowers (and Surrey Heath residents) Andy Hodgson and Rosalind Chaston, who tell us all about their recently-completed voyage from Gran Canaria to Barbados, undertaken entirely under their own steam over 46 days and in a rowing boat that was no more than 7 metres from bow to stern. https://www.atlanticescapade.com/As well as being an extraordinary feat of endurance, Andy and Rosalind's adventure raised funds for two wonderful charities...2023-08-0642 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'By-elections and culture warsIn today's episode, Jacqui and Al dissect the three big by-election results form this week, including the amazing result for Sarah Dyke, the new Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome. We also discuss the likely response from the Tory party, which looks set to pour fuel on the fire of the so called "culture war" with a strategy of "dividing and ruling" the British public. Part of that strategy looks likely (judging by Michael Gove's interview with today's Sunday Telegraph) to seek electoral advantage by rolling back the UK's commitment to tackling climate change. But at w...2023-07-2337 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'EPISODE 14 - THE ONLINE HARMS BILL (WITH PROF. STEVE BARNETT), THE FUTURE OF FRIMLEY PARK HOSPITAL, AND "AL'S DIARY".In this episode, Jacqui and Al talk to Prof Steve Barnett (University of Westminster) about the Online Harms Bill - a hugely significant piece of the legislation that's currently meandering through parliament.We also talk about the future of Frimley Park Hospital, which is slated for rebuilding, and consider the possibility of an urban hospital at the heart of our community.And finally, we talk about "Al's Diary" and recent visits to Collingwood School in Camberley and Gordon's School in West End. Thanks for listening. For any comments. questions, or suggestions f...2023-07-0943 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Episode 13. The Johnson report, interest rate hikes, European train travel and an inspiring visit to Collingwood CollegeIn this episode, Jacqui and Al dissect the events of the past weeks, beginning with the publication of the Privileges Committee report into the conduct of Boris Johnson and the parliamentary debate on Monday (from which our MP abstained from voting). With the Bank of England hiking interest rates to 5% this week, we discuss the impact on mortgage holders and renters - and what might be done to keep people in their homes during this unfolding crisis. We also talk about what Al has been up to in Surrey Heath and beyond - including his environmentally-conscious attempt t...2023-06-2334 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Episode 12: NHS pay injustice; Woking's bankruptcy; and the Prince Harry phone hacking trialIn this episode Jacqui and Al talk about some of the biggest local and national issues they've been engaging with over the last few weeks.We open by talking about the pay injustice being felt by members of the NHS family employed through Community Interest Companies who, now, find themselves locked out of the recently-agreed pay rise, despite working throughout the pandemic. Woking Borough Council have, this week, been forced into effective bankruptcy by the government - the end product of a decade and more of irresponsible property speculation by the Conservatives who led the C...2023-06-0937 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Episode 11. Belated Elections Special - the results and the next big thingsIn this belated Election Results Special, Jacqui and Al dissect the extraordinary local elections results that swept the Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats into the leadership of Surrey Heath Borough Council on 4th May. We also look ahead to the next General Election - whenever that might come - and Al's campaign to oust our sitting MP, Michael Gove. What will be the issues that define that national campaign? What's the next challenge for the Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats in this "blue wall" seat?And, finally, we talk about the somewhat delayed election in Frimley Green...2023-05-2932 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Episode 10: Election Day SpecialIn this Election Day Special - recorded LIVE at the Surrey Heath Lib Dem Campaign HQ - we dissect the Surrey Heath Lib Dems Borough election campaign 2023, explore what a polling day operation looks like, and look forward to results day….Special guets:—Mike Thomason, Chair: Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats—Matt Hodges-Long, Elections Officer: Surrey Heath Liberal DemocratsThanks for listening. For any comments. questions, or suggestions for future episodes, contact us on surreyheathcast@gmail.com or send us a message via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/surreyheathcastPr...2023-05-0433 minSurrey Heath Cast: notes from the 'Blue Wall'Episode 9: Sudan, and the Local Elections in Surrey Heath.In this episode (the first after a short intermission for Easter), Al and Jacqui dissect the latest happenings in Sudan - drawing on Al's experiences in Khartoum and northern Sudan last year. We reflect on the UK Local Elections, which are now only 2 weeks away. In what was once the "safest Tory seat in the UK", the Liberal Democrats are competing hard to take control of Surrey Heath Borough Council and have laid out a comprehensive vision for how they would administer SHBC. We also talk about the new Voter ID requirements.Finally, we share...2023-04-2135 min
Sound Experience04/04/16 Mastering Mastermind, Michael RomanowskiMichael Romanowski is a Grammy nominated mastering engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is owner and chief mastering engineer at Coast Mastering and co-owner and founder of the analog tape label The Tape Project. Michael is currently a Trustee of the The Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter (NARAS), Chair of the National Presidents Council, former president of the S.F. chapter and serves on the National Advisory Council to the Producers Engineers Wing. Since 1994, Michael has worked to support the tradition of the diverse San Francisco sound and has become a national expert in t...2016-04-0457 min