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Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: The Govt's moral obligation to get rid of open-plan classroomsEducation Minister Erica Stanford is my politician of the day for announcing that the Government isn't going to be building any more of those terrible open-plan classrooms. But she’ll be my politician of the year if she goes further than that and finds money to put some walls and doors in the modern learning environment monstrosities that already exist. In fact, I think the Government is morally obliged to help any state school that wants to get rid of their open-plan classrooms. It’s morally obliged because this disastrous experiment was forced on the school...2025-07-1706 min
Leadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversation - Episode 187 with Catherine LawName: Catherine LawCurrent title : PrincipalCurrent organisation: Avonside Girls' High SchoolHello, I am Catherine Law, and I am proud to be the new Principal of Avonside Girls’ High School, Te Kura Kohine o Otakaro. Having attended an independent Girls’ school and worked in top girls’ schools in London and Hawkes’ Bay, I am passionate about the power of single-sex education to empower young women. More than ever, our young women today need an educational space that allows them to flourish as critical, ethical and articulate thinkers with a strong sense of autonomy...2022-05-2456 min
SeedsMargaret Austin reflections on a Life of ServiceMargaret was born in 1933 and has lived an extremely full life - she is still involved today in more organisations than nearly everyone who I know and she does it all with the desire to give back. In this interview we hear about her childhood, her memories of World War II, early education, studying at University of Canterbury in the early 1950s, becoming a teacher, what made her get into politics, serving as an MP from 1984 to 1996 and her involvement with various organisations since then including Unesco, as Lincoln University Chancellor and what "retirement" means. If you e...2020-09-031h 03
Ōtākaro KōreroEpisode 5 - Breaking open Tapasā at Avonside GirlsThe fifth episode of the Ōtākaro Kōrero Podcast is the start of a conversation about breaking open Tapasā, the Ministry of Education's cultural competencies framework for teachers of Pacific learners. We discuss this with Lesieli Peseta, the Within-School teacher for Pasifika achievement and engagement, and Lesieli has a conversation with Leon Fife, science teacher and specialist classroom teacher at Avonside Girls. https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/Tapasa%CC%84.pdf 2020-06-2100 minŌtākaro KōreroEpisode 2 - Samoan Language Week with Enoka Taufua, Elaina Smith and Thomas EnosaFor the second episode of the Ōtākaro Kōrero Podcast we interviewed three amazing Samoan staff members in our Kāhui Ako - Enoka Taufua, PE teacher at Shirley Boys' High School, Elaina Smith, acting Deputy Principal at Avonside Girls' High School, and Thomas Enosa, teacher at Chisnallwood Intermediate. We discuss Vaiaso o le gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week), what it means to them and how teachers and schools can connect and engage with their Samoan students. 2020-05-2600 min
The Novel GameEpisode 7 - Last Chapter with DJ Fenella FudgeOur last outing this series and we welcome DJ Fenella Fudge to share her choicest tunes... https://www.mixcloud.com/AvonsideStudio/the-novel-game-last-chapter-dj-fenella-fudge/
© 2020 Avonside Studio2020-05-1702 minThe Novel GameEpisode 7Velvet-voiced Fenella Fudge welcomes the well-read Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage), former socialite Stuart Flynn and plucky newcomer Francesca Reid to Brighton's Marlborough Theatre for the last episode in this series.
Written & produced by Bruce Guthrie.
BONUS!
First ever episode recorded in Brixton, London 20th April 2014
Episode 7 Dubliners by James Joyce
Episode 3 Blooper
Episode 8 icebreaker round
Episode 2 ending and feedback from cast
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-05-1351 minThe Novel GameEpisode 6Affable host Bruce Guthrie welcomes former socialite Stuart Flynn, improvisation actor Heather Urqhart, bitingly honest Marian Pashley and musician, model & muse Louis MacGillivray.
Our reader & scorekeeper is the much missed actor Mike Goodenough.
This episode was recorded at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden.
Produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 Avonside Studio
BONUS! Interview with Marian Pashley2020-05-0644 minThe Novel GameEpisode 7 trailer - Fenella's feeling pheromonal...Velvet voiced Fenella Fudge welcomes the well-read Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage) former socialite Stuart Flynn and plucky newcomer Francesca Reid and to Brighton's Marlborough Theatre for the last episode in this series.
Written & produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/
BONUS! A collection of bloopers recorded over the last six years of Novel Game recordings
2020-05-0601 minThe Novel GameEpisode 5Affable host Bruce Guthrie welcomes former socialite Stuart Flynn, velvet voiced Fenella Fudge, bitingly honest comedian Marian Pashley and the much missed actor Mike Goodenough. The reader and scorekeeper is Louis MacGillivray.
This episode was recorded at the Seven Dials Club, London in 2014.
Produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/
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Larking about on the wireless - Bruce Guthrie on Ujima Radio in Bristol2020-04-2941 minThe Novel GameEpisode 6 trailer - You know you make me want toAffable host Bruce Guthrie welcomes former socialite Stuart Flynn, improvisation actor Heather Urqhart, bitingly honest Marian Pashley and musician, model & muse Louis MacGillivray.
Our reader & scorekeeper is the much missed actor Mike Goodenough.
This episode was recorded at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden.
Produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 Avonside Studio
BONUS! Interview with Marian Pashley2020-04-2901 minThe Novel GameEpisode 4 - Nicholas Parsons hostsUber urbane host Nicholas Parsons (Just A Minute) is joined by the ever-eager Robin Ince (Infinite Monkey Cage), bitingly honest Marian Pashley and helpful girl guide Fenella Fudge.
This pilot episode was recorded at the Leicester Square Theatre, London in 2015.
Written & produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/
BONUS! The Map of Keynsham
What really happened to our much-loved illuminated town map and my childhood sense of place? Looking for it reveals the changes to High Street Britain in the rush for modernity.
2020-04-2243 minThe Novel GameEpisode 5 trailer - The Clapping SongAffable host Bruce Guthrie welcomes former socialite Stuart Flynn, velvet voiced Fenella Fudge, bitingly honest comedian Marian Pashley and the much missed actor Mike Goodenough. The reader and scorekeeper is Louis MacGillivray.
This episode was recorded at the Seven Dials Club, London in 2014.
Produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-04-2201 min
The Novel GameEpisode 3 - Joanna Holden interviewNovel Game panellist Joanna Holden talks to her best friend and Novel Game producer Bruce Guthrie about the radio projects he’s made her record in their 30 plus year friendship.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-04-1818 minThe Novel GameEpisode 3 - AdvertsAffable host Bruce Guthrie welcomes velvet voiced Fenella Fudge, comedian Marian Pashley, former socialite Stuart Flynn and his best friend actor Joanna Holden to London's smallest flat.
This week they're copywriting adverts and trying to sell each other's efforts.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-04-1523 minThe Novel GameEpisode 4 trailer - Nicholas Parsons hostsUber urbane host Nicholas Parsons (Just A Minute) is joined by the ever-eager Robin Ince (Infinite Monkey Cage), bitingly honest Marian Pashley and helpful girl guide Fenella Fudge.
This pilot episode was recorded at the Leicester Square Theatre, London in 2015.
Written & produced by Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-04-1502 min
The Novel GameEpisode 2 - Festival swingersIn other news, please will you think sensibly with Fenella Fudge.
She's joined by comedian Marian Pashley and Niall McMurray in London's smallest flat.
Hosted by producer Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-04-1112 minThe Novel GameEpisode 2Affable host Bruce Guthrie hosts lovable game of literary fakery from London’s Leicester Square Theatre
Joining him are plucky newcomer, Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage), Novel Game old lag, Marian Pashley and velvety voiced Fenella Fudge
Three funny people write the first line of a novel, biography, advert or film poster and compete against the real writer.
Will they fool their fellows or fall flat on their face?
Written and produced by Bruce Guthrie for Avonside.Studio
© 2020 Avonside Studio
BONUS! Fasten your seat belts with Bet...2020-04-0824 minThe Novel GameEpisode 3 trailer - Stuart's siestaAffable host Bruce Guthrie welcomes velvet voiced Fenella Fudge, comedian Marian Pashley, former socialite Stuart Flynn and his best friend actor Joanna Holden to London's smallest flat.
This week they're copywriting adverts and trying to sell each other's efforts.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/
BONUS! The perils of hosting combined with alcohol2020-04-0801 min
The Novel GameEpisode 1 - Eating out without falling overComedian Marian Pashley opines on eating out without falling over.
She's joined by Fenella Fudge and Niall McMurray in London's smallest flat.
Hosted by producer Bruce Guthrie.
© 2020 https://www.avonside.studio/2020-04-0410 minThe Novel GameEpisode 2 trailer - Disco Fever (1977)Affable host Bruce Guthrie attempts to corralle plucky newcomer Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage), velvet voiced Fenella Fudge and Novel Game old lag Marian Pashley in this lovable game of literary fakery.
Three funny people write the first line of a novel, biography, advert or film poster and compete against the real writer.
Will they fool their fellows or fall flat on their face?
Written and produced by Bruce Guthrie for Avonside.Studio
© 2020 Avonside Studio
2020-04-0101 minThe Novel GameEpisode 1Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage) hosts this lovable game of literary fakery from Brighton's Marlborough Theatre. Joining him are Novel Game old lag, Marian Pashley, and plucky newcomers Julie Jepson and Simon Topping.
Three funny people write the first line of a novel, biography, advert or film poster and compete against the real writer.
Will they fool their fellows or fall flat on their face?
Written and produced by Bruce Guthrie for Avonside.Studio
© 2020 Avonside Studio
BONUS! Our tribute to London via its lost tv franchises...2020-04-0145 minThe Novel GameEpisode 1 trailer - Robin's sacked...Three funny people write the first line of a novel, biography, advert or film poster and compete against the real writer.
Will they fool their fellows or fall flat on their face?
Robin Ince (The Infinite Monkey Cage) hosts this lovable game of literary fakery from Brighton's Marlborough Theatre. Joining him are Novel Game old lag, Marian Pashley, and plucky newcomers Julie Jepson and Simon Topping.
Written and produced by Bruce Guthrie for Avonside.Studio
© 2020 Avonside Studio2020-03-1900 min
nzinsurancelawEpisode 10: Coping cogently with contingenciesAn analysis of the NZ Court of Appeal's decision in Avonside Holdings Ltd v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd [2014] NZCA 483.2014-10-2408 min