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2026-02-0902 min

Clare FM Clare Man With Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Says "Early Detection Can't Be Emphasised Enough"The Clare based chair of HSE MidWest's Patient and Service User Council is imploring people not to take good health for granted and to regularly check themselves for a cancer diagnosis.Today, February 4th is World Cancer Day, and in Ireland over 44,000 new cases are detected each year.In 2017, Quin Native John Wall was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, having presented to his GP, believing there was an issue with his sciatica. John says the importance of early detection cannot be emphasised enough.

2026-02-0404 min

Talks About Flowers 011 - Insects - Read by SLWDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 010 - Insects - Read by NBDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 009 - Insects - Read by MSDDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 008 - Insects - Read by MKDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 007 - Insects - Read by LARDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 006 - Insects - Read by LAHDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 005 - Insects - Read by JHDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 004 - Insects - Read by JADelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 003 - Insects - Read by ELDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 002 - Insects - Read by DLDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

Talks About Flowers 001 - Insects - Read by BKDelve into the world of John Clare, an extraordinary English poet born to humble beginnings as the son of a farm laborer. Celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the English countryside and his poignant reflections on its decline, Clares work has experienced a significant resurgence in appreciation since the late 20th century. Often hailed as one of the most significant poets of the 19th century, his biographer, Jonathan Bate, famously describes Clare as the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has captured the essence of nature, the innocence of rural childhood, and the complexities of the...

2026-02-0301 min

2026-01-1829 min

Clare FM Push For All Parts Of Clare To Be Eligible For Affordable HousingThere's a push for all parts of Clare to be eligible for affordable housing as the housing crisis is said to have reached "absolutely everywhere" in the county. Ennis and Shannon are currently the only two areas where applications can be made under the affordable purchase scheme. Clare County Council says the Department of Housing has indicated that local authorities will be required to assess housing need demand to inform the next housing delivery action plan and that the Council expects "the assessment and the plan will relate to the entire county". Chairperson of Clare County Council's Social Development Strategic...

2026-01-1601 min

2026-01-1137 min

2025-12-2834 min

The Truth Unplugged Podcast The Truth Unplugged: Season 2, Episode 12 - Holiday Sentimentality, IVF, & More (with special guest John O'Sullivan)Text us a question now!In this episode of TTU, we welcome a special guest, John O'Sullivan, who's a pretty funny guy. We talk about the dangers of sentimentality, whether or not IVF is ever ethical, the holidays, and lots more. This is a fun episode, make sure to tune in! Fr. Tim's One Thing - Card ShufflerJohn's One Thing - Setting alarms on your phone to remember to pray throughout the dayNicole's One Thing - Hallow's Pray25 Advent ChallengeText us a question here. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2428571/open_sms)

2025-12-1153 min

Crossroads of Rockland History Memories of John Zehner with Russell Woolley - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode began streaming on October 20, 2025 at 10am2025 marks 50 years since the HSRC’s history center museum's cornerstone was laid, following years of work led by John Zehner. Zehner, president of the HSRC from 1954-1978, is widely recognized as the driving force behind the historical society's success in the mid 20th century. On this episode, Russell Woolley, a lifelong Rocklander shared memories of working with Zehner in the early 1970s in the historic Anglo-Dutch Blauvelt Barn. Russell Woolley is President and Broker Owner of Wright Bros. Real Estate. He has resided in Rockland County thro...

The J.John Podcast From Heartache to Hope // J.John interviews Jeremy and Clare Wilson on Facing the CanonJ.John speaks with Jeremy and Clare Wilson about their experience of miscarriage, fostering and adoption. Jeremy and Clare are the parents of three children born to drug addicts.

2025-05-1430 min

Crossroads of Rockland History Lawrence-Tonetti Waterfall (Peanut Leap Cascade) with John Ratcliff - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700 AM.The topic of conversation was the Lawrence–Tonetti Waterfall in Palisades, NY. Also known as Peanut Leap Cascade, this natural waterfall was beautifully enhanced by sculptors Mary Lawrence and Francois Tonetti in the early 20th century by creating stream-fed pools, sculptural fountainheads, and a Roman-style pergola on the shore of the Hudson River.John Ratcliff, the grandson of the sculptors, joined host Clare Sheridan to share memories of this extraordinary place, which was once part of the larger Lawrence property in Sn...

2025-04-2130 min

Sunny 16 Podcast Ep. 355 Clare in The CityOn this weeks show Rachel, Clare and Graeme get together to talk about Clare's recent visit to New York and Las Vegas, shooting a new album cover and video for Gwenno and failing to find the Brooklyn bridge among other adventures. Rachel has been helping people connect with their history and family through photography, and Graeme has been making the most of the sun to shoot. https://www.gwenno.info/ https://www.instagram.com/claremariebailey/?hl=en https://www.littlevintagephotography.co.uk/ https://instagram.com/littlevintagephotography Sunny 16 Po...

2025-04-131h 09

North Clare Community Church Colossians 4:7-18 | John McCarthy | Sunday 6th April 2025 | North Clare Community Church |Colossians 4:7-18 | John McCarthy | Sunday 6th April 2025 | North Clare Community Church | NCCC Podcast Linkswww.northclarechurch.comNorth Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKelhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-churchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=1000667980051

2025-04-0632 min

Behind the Mitten Episode 693: Road trip show - Clare to Lewiston, with stops in Houghton Lake and Roscommon (March 29-30, 2025)EPISODE 693: Behind the Mitten Road Trip -- Clare to LewistonIn this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate a decade of exploring Michigan's hidden gems. They embark on a road trip adventure, visiting various local businesses, including Buccilli's Pizza in Clare, R & J's Best Choice Marketplace in Houghton Lake, and Jack's Place in Roscommon, where they highlight the importance of community and local flavors. The episode also features the Lewiston Hotel & Bar, showcasing its award-winning fish fry and new menu items, emphasizing the unique...

2025-03-3144 min

The Elixir Poetry Podcast 29. Spring Special: “Why My Dad Loved The Words of John Clare” with RichardIn this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about a section of ‘The Shepherd’s Calendar’, ‘April’ and ‘I am’ by John Clare (1793 - 1864).Topics: John Clare’s keen eye for detail Richard’s Dad’s passing: the poem means so much to him since his Dad requested verses of Clare be read at his funeral.The struggle in John Clare’s life: mental health, romance, alcoholismRichard’s Dad and Clare came from the same place.Themes of Spring and the countrysideDiscover poetry through the heart of another…Find out mo...

2025-03-2623 min

Curtin’s Cast Curtin's Cast - Episode 4 - 19 March 2025 - Clare O'NeilWe have an amazing new episode of Curtin's Cast with the the brilliant Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Clare O'Neil MP. Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras yarned with Clare about family including her convict relatives, her childhood raised by publisher parents, modern life and being a working Mum of three in politics, and plenty of policy focusing (not surprisingly!) on housing. Some say if you want a friend in politics get a dog! We asked Clare if she had friends from the non-Labor side and response was super interesting! Listen to Curtin's Cast Episode 4 at...

2025-03-1856 min

North Clare Community Church "Talk to God, talk to People" | Colossians 4 | Peter John | Sunday 16th March 2025 | NCCC"Talk to God, talk to People" | Colossians 4 | Peter John | Sunday 16th March 2025 | NCCCNCCC Podcast Linkswww.northclarechurch.comNorth Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKelhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-churchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=1000667980051

2025-03-1628 min

North Clare Community Church "Take off the old, Put on the new" | Colossians 3 | Peter John | Sunday 16/2/25 | North Clare Community Church"Take off the old, Put on the new" | Colossians 3 | Peter John | Sunday 16/2/25 | North Clare Community ChurchNCCC Podcast Linkswww.northclarechurch.comNorth Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKelhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-churchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=1000667980051

2025-02-1637 min

North Clare Community Church "The Seed Has Landed on Earth & the Garden Will Be Restored" | Isaiah | Peter John | 22/12/24 | NCCC"The Seed Has Landed on Earth & the Garden Will Be Restored" | Isaiah | Peter John | Sunday 22nd December 2024 | North Clare Community Church www.northclarechurch.com North Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKel https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-church https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church...

2024-12-2241 min

North Clare Community Church Family Christmas Service | John McCarthy | North Clare Community Church | Sunday 15th December 2024Family Christmas Service | John McCarthy | North Clare Community Church | Sunday 15th December 2024 | www.northclarechurch.com NCCC Podcast Links North Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKel https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-church https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=1000667980051

2024-12-1523 min

North Clare Community Church "God So Loved The World" | John 3: 1-19 | Brian Davis | Sunday 8th December 2024 |"God So Loved The World" | John 3: 1-19 | Brian Davis | Sunday 8th December 2024 | North Clare Community Church | www.northcarechurch.com North Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKel https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-church https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=1000667980051

2024-12-0840 min

North Clare Community Church "An Encounter With God" | Acts 22 | John McCarthy | Sunday 1/12/2024 | North Clare Community Church"An Encounter With God" | Acts 22 | John McCarthy | Sunday 1/12/2024 | North Clare Community Church | www.northclarechurch.com North Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKel https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-church https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=1000667980051

2024-12-0135 min

Community Conversations with St John of God Reflecting on our values and ethos with outgoing CEO, Clare DempseyWe’re excited to launch the Saint John of God Community Services Podcast Series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ In this first episode, host Caroline Dench, talks with Clare Dempsey, outgoing CEO of St. John of God Community Services. Clare speaks about her long and varied career with the organisation. She discusses how the values, of Hospitality, Compassion and Respect act as the ‘north star’ for the person-centred approach evident in everything that the St. John of God Community Services does. She talks about the privilege of being CEO of such a great organisation and highlights some of the new...

2024-09-2719 min

On the Couch with Clare Simplicity Parenting: Raising Kids with the Power of Less with Dr Kim John PayneIn this episode, I’m chatting with Kim John Payne, a family therapist and author of ‘Simplicity Parenting’, and we’re exploring how the relentless pace of today’s society impacts children's development and mental health. We discuss the issue of children's overstimulation in modern family life, how dialling back activities and fostering a simpler lifestyle can lead to more resilient and balanced children, the importance of giving children downtime, and how less can genuinely be more when it comes to parenting.In this episode:The impact of overstimulation on kidsUnderstanding simplicity parentingThe sympathetic and parasympathetic balanceThe...

2024-09-111h 02

This Queer Book Saved My Life Exile and Pride with Seeley Quest and Eli ClareExile is not a choice that anyone wants to make. It’s something we come to through necessity.Today we meet seeley quest and we’re talking about the book that saved hir life: Exile and Pride by Eli Clare. And Eli joins us for the conversation!Seeley Quest (sie/hir) is a trans disabled environmentalist, working in literary and body-based composition, curation and facilitation.Eli Clare (he/they): white, disabled, and genderqueer, Eli lives near Lake Champlain in unceded Abenaki territory (also known as Vermont). He is the author of Brilliant Imperfection: Grap...

2024-09-0334 min

Great Audiobooks Selected Poems of John Clare, Volume 2, by John ClareJohn Clare (1793 - 1864) was a farm labourer in the village of Helpstone, Northamptonshire, who became arguably England's greatest nature poet. He rose to fame when his 'Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery' was published in 1820. His language preserves many local dialect words in a mixture of classical forms and heart-felt love of country life and nature. This volume comprises fifteen of his bird poems.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2024-07-2234 min

Great Audiobooks Selected Poems of John Clare, Volume 1, by John ClareJohn Clare (1793 - 1864) was a farm labourer in the village of Helpstone, Northamptonshire, who became arguably England’s greatest nature poet. He rose to fame when his ‘Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery’ was published in 1820. His language preserves many local dialect words in a mixture of classical forms and heart-felt love of country life and nature. The poems in this collection are from his early career, and are largely free of pointers to his later mental illness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2024-07-2237 min

Blocked Party Clare Belford v. Sexy ChatsClare Belford (comedian) returns to the show on the last of our pre-tapes before Dan gets back from Japan, and it's a fun one, as Clare blocks any "sexy chat" spam DM she gets invited into but notices one commonality...a fellow comedian showing up in these chats, and subsequently following some of these women. We don't reveal who it is, but you can maybe guess! No guessing about this episode being fun though, as Clare tells us about her new dog (who snores adorably throughout), and we discuss The Leftovers, Clare's dad's dog obedience tips, falling asleep at...

2024-06-241h 19

The Return: Property & Investment Podcast John Lewis: Retail + Rental HousingSend us a textRetail, real estate and Build to Rent with Katherine Russell, Director of Build to Rent at the John Lewis Partnership and Anna Clare Harper.In Anna's words:I had the chance to chat with Katherine Russell, Director of Build to Rent at the John Lewis Partnership about retail, real estate and Build to Rent.Topics included:The journey that the John Lewis Partnership - better known for homewares than housing - has been on with real estate generally, and residential property specifically, from...

2024-03-2818 min

Crossroads of Rockland History John Green House Preservation Update with Win Perry - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired Monday, January 15, 2024 at 9:30 am on WRCR radio 1700AM. Host Clare Sheridan welcomed Winston Perry, President of the John Green Preservation Coalition who updated us on the progress of the preservation and restoration of the John Green House in Nyack, NY.The John Green House (JGH) is the oldest remaining Dutch Colonial Sandstone structure in the Village of Nyack NY, built by John Edward Green (1772-1842) in the year 1819. It is listed on both the New York and National Registers of Historic Places, and is a Village of Nyack Historic Landmark. In our...

2024-01-1530 min

John Wardo Download [EPUB] Chain of Thorns (The Last Hours, #3) by Cassandra Clare Download [EPUB] Chain of Thorns (The Last Hours, #3) by Cassandra Clare **Download Book Here ==> https://turjaun990.blogspot.com/ 17699859-chain-of-thorns Download [EPUB] Chain of Thorns (The Last Hours, #3) by Cassandra Clare Read Online Chain of Thorns (The Last Hours, #3) by Cassandra Clare is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Chain of Thorns (The Last Hours, #3) for free in any format with visit the link button below.**Read Book Here ==> https://turjaun990.blogspot.com/ 17699859-chain-of-thorns **Download Boo...

2023-09-1300 min

Happy Space Podcast with Clare Kumar Work from anywhere… but what about borders? - with John LeeWe’ve seen a dramatic rise in people working from home through the pandemic, but what about our digital nomads and remote workers, and others who wish to explore our world while they work. For organizations that wish to draw from a global talent pool and benefit from the diversity that it inherently brings, you’ll want to stay on the right side of the the law…especially as they are evolving.Joining me today is the co-founder of Work From Anywhere and remote work compliance specialist, John Lee. Having already launched a startup related to cultural unders...

2023-07-0334 min

Sunny 16 Podcast Ep. 326: Clare’s all-lightAs our lighting series progresses, this week we take a deep dive into Clare’s current, amazing project, inspired by and including lots of lighting. With a deadline of the Revelat show in just a few weeks, Clare has been both hugely busy and hugely creative! Mentioned in the show: Photie man Yevonde Civilisation - The Way We Live Now Revelat Enjoy the conversation and then join in on the Sunny16 Discord 😀

2023-05-251h 04

Master My Garden Podcast EP171- Carmen Cronin Chats All About Clare Garden Festival 2023In this weeks episode of John chats with Carmen Cronin show director of Clare Garden Festival which is on Sunday 30th of April. Featuring expert speakers , plants nurseries, practical workshops and much more it is an event not to be missed. To find out more visit the website below or look for Clare garden festival on Facebook and Instagram. http://claregardenfestival.com There will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are available on my Website :https://mastermygarden.com/

2023-04-2136 min

Transqat Transqat Episode 15: John KillackyJohn Killacky01:40 Raindrop08:00 because art20:44 Eli Clare Brilliant Imperfection20:56 Judith Smith21:10 Queer Crips22:53 Jan Morris: Life From Both Sides24:03 Harvey Milk24:10 Karen Clark25:58 The Out Words Archive26:22 Stonewall26:30 Coming Out28:25 The Lady Bethesda (in my lap)35:40 Flynn Center35:44 AIDS trilogy Disability Trilogy37:52 Janis Ian: Live From Grand Center43:00 Franklin Furnace44:10 Ron Athey46:25 Reza Abdoh: The Law of Remains48:50 Flux49:05 The Fluxus Movement La Monte Young Nam June Paik Yoko Ono "Lighting Piece" John Cage Robert Rauschenberg51:45 Andy Warhol...

2023-01-271h 02

Talking Flutes Making your music come alive! - E: 240 with Clare SouthworthUnderstand the composers narrative and your performance will come alive! In this podcast, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase and two movements, the 'Rondeau' and the 'Aria' from the beautiful and haunting flute piece Suite Antique by John Rutter Of the ‘Sonate en Concert’ Clare says "in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!' Composed in 1979, 'Suite Antique' is a concertante work by John Rutter and is written for harpsichord, flute and string orchestra. Rutter composed the...

2022-12-0525 min

Master My Garden Podcast EP129- Clare Rooney She Sows Seeds Chats Growing Pumpkins, Flowers, Peat Free Compost & Much MoreIn this weeks episode of Master My Garden Podcast I chat with Clare Rooney from Willowpatch Farm. Clare is a breath of fresh air through her Instagram and new YouTube channel (links below) where she talks about her success's and failures in her garden. Keeping it very real that everything is not always perfect. We have a great chat about growing pumpkins, tomatoes and lots of other veg as well as flowers which makes their way onto willowpatch farm's honesty stand and soon to appear in farmers markets. Clare shares her tips for growing giant...

2022-06-1749 min

Poetry in Aldeburgh Following in the footsteps of John ClareAfternoon Talk (2) : Following in the footsteps of John Clare (E10), Saturday 6th November 2021, 5-6 PM With Robert Selby, Pam Thompson and Robert Hamberger. This event was hosted by Kathy Pimlott. The event opens with a reading by Robert Selby of his recent debut collection of Suffolk-inspired poems. This is followed by exploration of Robert Hamberger’s re-tracing of John Clare's 1841 walk home from Epping Forest to Werrington, near Peterborough. In interview with the Leicester-based poet, Pam Thompson, Hamberger discusses the research and writing of the book and reads from his memoir of that walk: A Len...

2022-01-1859 min

Talking Flutes Flute joy and keeping your playing in shape! - Podcast 194 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul WrightThe magic of recording in one 'Take', the joy of playing the Suite Antique by John Rutter and looking after your lips and fingers during the festive period. This week on 'Talking Flutes' it's the Christmas edition where Clare and Jean-Paul answer questions sent in by the listeners. During the podcast we get to listen to Clare playing the beautiful Aria from 'The Suite Antique' by John Rutter as well as speaking about the music they will listen to over the festive period. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ f...

2021-12-2040 min

Sunny 16 Podcast Our friend JohnThe podcast returns this week as Ade, Clare, Hamish and Graeme get together to remember our dear friend John in the way that he affected all of our lives - positively. No tears, some laughs, and at the end just a whole load of John We don't dwell on what his loss means to us personally, because if you listened to the last podcast then you deserve a break and a medal, and if you've listened to this podcast over the last couple of years then you already know. He brought joy, wisdom, compassion, support a...

2021-11-261h 17

Irish Stew Podcast S3E5: Clare McGee - Business Whisperer & Derry GirlClare McGee wears multiple hats, most notably as a principal of Innovate-NI, a management consulting company established 2016 in Derry, Northern Ireland. Along with cofounder Dr. Barney Toal, the company focuses on small business development, entrepreneurship, digital and social innovation projects.Clare is also a cofounder of AwakenHub, a social enterprise organization whose mission is to level up opportunity, access and connectivity for women founders throughout the Island of Ireland by removing barriers to scale, investment and success.Learn how Clare's efforts may significantly redraw the map of Derry through her participation in the Eden Foyle...

2021-11-0857 min

Blocked Party Clare Belford v. Weight Loss InstagrammersClare Belford (comedian) returns to the show and she's got a new view on life where she doesn't want to hear about your weight loss program, your diet, your latest fad, or just your weight in general. And she's got a block for that! We discuss how COVID has distorted everyone's view of their own bodies and it gets a bit real but it gets very nice too, which we love. And of course, we go over a bunch of not nice stuff as per usual, as we get into living in Eastern Canada, haircuts, curling fights, weird drink...

2021-09-131h 28

Talking Flutes It‘s the exploration which makes playing music so powerful!! - Podcast 177 with Clare SouthworthUnderstand the composers narrative and your performance will come alive! In this 'look-back' podcast, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase and two movements, the 'Rondeau' and the 'Aria' from the beautiful and haunting flute piece Suite Antique by John Rutter Of the ‘Sonate en Concert’ Clare says in her Podcast #88 recorded in 2019, "in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!' Composed in 1979, 'Suite Antique' is a concertante work by John Rutter and is written for harpsichord, flut...

2021-08-2326 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Seventeen - The Shepherd's Calendar - March - John ClareWelcome to the seventeenth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'March' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.This is our final episode featuring Clare’s ‘Shepherd’s Calendar’ and we will be having a month off in April, ready to return in May with a new project.All the tunes in this episode...

2021-03-2631 min

Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Clare Stewart - Noosa's first female MayorAbout twelve months ago Clare Stewart was elected Mayor of Noosa and she became the first female Mayor in Noosa Council history. However, that's not what's remarkable about Clare. Twenty-one years ago, in Sydney, Clare was struck by a truck with her legs pinned under the weight of the truck for more than half an hour. She was conscious the whole time. The accident and Clare's recovery are detailed in her book Standing On My Own Two Feet, and what you'll hear with our chat here is the story of someone who overcame the odds, continued to pursue a professional...

2021-03-2629 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Sixteen - The Shepherd's Calendar - February - John ClareWelcome to the sixteenth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'February ' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We will return next month with March, our final episode from Clare’s Shepherd’s Calendar so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken fro...

2021-02-2624 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Fifteen - The Shepherd's Calendar - January - John ClareWelcome to the fifteenth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'January' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We will return next month with February, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's tune manuscript books, and Becky's used the t...

2021-01-2931 min

Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast 5: Client Success Story with Project Manager, Clare SimmonsSend us a textAs the pandemic continues, many Americans are struggling to find work and get back to work. While there are things you can do, it is in your best interest to work on managing your thoughts. Remember that your thoughts create feelings, which then create actions that produce results. How are your thoughts helping or hurting you in your job search process? For this episode, I’m talking to Project Manager Clare Simmons. Last year, Clare was a member of my #SHOWUPChallenge and joined a dedicated group of professionals committed to w...

2021-01-1930 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Thirteen - The Shepherd's Calendar - December - John ClareWelcome to the thirteen episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'December' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We will return next week for a bonus Christmas episode, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's tune manuscript books, and B...

2020-12-1120 min

Sunny 16 Podcast Ep. 227: Film for the Good Times, Digital for the Day JobOn this weeks show, John Clare and Graeme are joined by professional photographer and artist Craig Fleming to talk about how his rekindled love of shooting film not only inspired his personal photography, but also helped him find more work, and helped keep his passion for photography alive when work threatened to drag it down. Find Craig here: http://www.craigfleming.net/ https://www.vogue.it/photovogue/portfolio/?id=31578 https://twitter.com/cmfleming70?lang=en-gb https://www.instagram.com/craigfleming2020/ If you want to...

2020-12-091h 28

#SHOWUP2020 with John Neral SHOW UP for Your New Job with Clare SimmonsIf you think you can’t find a job this late in the year, let alone in this pandemic, you are wrong. Remember that your thoughts create feelings, which then create actions that produce results. How are your thoughts helping or hurting you in your job search process? John gets on the mic with Project Manager, Clare Simmons. Clare was a member of John’s #SHOWUPChallenge, and for the past three months, she has been working hard on her job search, interviewing, and negotiating process. She not only received one job offer, she had two. After months of crickets not hear...

2020-12-0127 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Twelve - The Shepherd's Calendar - November - John ClareWelcome to the twelfth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'November' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We will return extremely shortly in ber with the next episode, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's tune manuscript books...

2020-11-2025 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Eleven - The Shepherd's Calendar - October - John ClareWelcome to the eleventh episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'October' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We will return extremely shortly in November with the next episode, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's tune manuscript books...

2020-10-3022 min

The Poetry Exchange 52. Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns and I Am by John Clare - Friends to Brian CoxIn this episode, world-renowned actor, Brian Cox CBE talks with us about two poems that have been friends to him – 'Ae Fond Kiss' by Robert Burns and 'I am' by John Clare.Brian joined The Poetry Exchange online, from his home, over the course of lockdown in 2020. He is a Scottish actor who works in film, television and theatre, and as a multiple award-winner, has gained huge respect in the industry for the many captivating roles he has undertaken. He us perhaps most recently known for starring in HBO's hugely popular and critically acclaimed television series, 'S...

2020-10-1532 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Ten - The Shepherd's Calendar - September - John ClareWelcome to the tenth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'September' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with the next episode, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's tune ma...

2020-09-2921 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Nine - The Shepherd's Calendar - August - John ClareWelcome to the ninth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'August' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We’ll be taking a break for the rest of this month, but will return in September with the next episode, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this ep...

2020-08-0728 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Eight - John Clare - Responses Part 2Welcome to the eighth bumper episode of The Thunder Mutters; part two of our series of responses by living writers and musicians to the work of John ClareWe’ll be coming back in a fortnight with John Clare’s ‘August’ from The Shepherd's Calendar but, in the meantime, please do continue to send in your recordings of tunes and poems. If you are enjoying The Thunder Mutters, please consider putting the price of a coffee towards production costs by sponsoring the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/thethundermuttersHere is the episode listing in order o...

2020-07-2450 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Seven - The Shepherd's Calendar - July - John ClareWelcome to the seventh episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'July' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.As usual, our Ko-fi page is open for donations to help keep the podcast up and running: www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters. Any contributions much appreciated.We’ll be coming back later this month with another episode featuring more of your responses to John Clare, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have be...

2020-07-1022 min

Sunny 16 Podcast Ep. 209: Laid bare for an InstantOn this weeks show John, Clare and Graeme are joined by the fabulous Stefan Mertz to talk about his work, his role as curator of the InstantArt exhibition in Paris, and his recent adventures in wetplate photography. You can find Stefans work here, please note that it is NSFW: https://www.herrmerzi.com/start https://www.instagram.com/herr_merzi/?hl=en Information on InstantArt exhibition here: https://www.instantart.fr/start

2020-07-021h 18

The Thunder Mutters Episode Six - John Clare - ResponsesWelcome to the sixth episode of The Thunder Mutters, performed by you, our listeners. We have thoroughly enjoyed receiving your recorded contributions and plan to present another episode in this vein next month.We’ll be coming back in a fortnight with John Clare’s ‘July’ but in the meantime, please do continue to send in your recordings of tunes and poems. Please consider putting some money towards production costs by sponsoring the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/thethundermuttersHere is the episode listing in order of appearance:‘Clare’s Jig’ - Ian Duhig

2020-06-2630 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Five – The Shepherd’s Calendar - June - John ClareWelcome to the fifth episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'June' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.We’ll be coming back next month with July but the next episode will feature your own contributions, so please come back then and take a listen. Please consider putting some money towards the costs of producing the podcast by buying us a virtual coffee at www.ko-fi.com/thethundermutters All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's...

2020-06-1234 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode Three – The Shepherd’s Calendar - May - John ClareWelcome to the third episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring 'May' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar’, performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.We’ll be coming back next month with ‘June’, but will squeeze in an episode looking at Shelley in a fortnight, so please come back then and take a listen. All the tunes in this episode have been taken from John Clare's tune manuscript books, and Becky's arrangements used the transcriptions provided by Marion Ross in George Deacon's book John Clare and the Folk...

2020-05-1542 min

The Thunder Mutters Episode One - The Shepherd’s Calendar - April - John ClareWelcome to the first episode of The Thunder Mutters, featuring the poem 'April' from John Clare's 'The Shepherd's Calendar' performed by Adam Horovitz, and interspersed with tunes from Clare’s tune manuscripts performed by Becky Dellow.We’ll be coming back every month for the next year with the whole of Clare’s calendar, and presenting poems and tunes by other poets and from other tune books in the meantime.All the tunes have been taken from John Clare's tune manuscript books, and Becky's arrangements used the transcriptions provided by Marion Ross in George Deacon's book J...

2020-04-1627 min

Alternative Health Tools podcast Clare Gott: Weight LossClare Gott believes that every individual deserves to be as healthy, happy and productive as they can be. She is a highly experienced resident Nutritionist educating in multiple doctors surgeries in the Midlands. She specializes in weight loss and reversing modern-day health conditions through nutrition. Today Lisa is talking with Clare Gott about: The different diets that are available The best ways to lose weight Healthy living Fruit and “Are we eating the right fruit and fiber?” And what about fat and cholesterol? And carbohydrates? Lisa and Clare ask and discuss “What makes up your plate...

2020-03-0438 min

Alternative Health Tools podcast Clare Gott: Intermittent Fasting For Overall Healthwww.AlternativeHealthTools.com In this episode, Lisa and Clare are joined by Clare Gott, who is a resident nutritionist for doctors surgeries in Milton Keynes, England. Clare talks about intermittent fasting and how to use it to maximize health. Additionally, they discuss the evidence and benefits behind this growing, popular health tool. Guest Contact Info Email Clare Gott Academy Of Health Contact Us Alternative Health Tools You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Contact co-hosts...

2019-11-2032 min

The Growth Hacking Show for Business Coaches And Consultants Storytelling Is The Presenter's Secret Weapon - John ClareStorytelling Is The Presenter's Secret Weapon - John Clare John Clare has spent his professional life telling stories that inform, engage and inspire. He has been a TV and newspaper journalist, an award-winning documentary maker, an author and broadcaster. He coaches executives to use storytelling in business settings to make sure that their talks, presentations and meetings have impact and make a lasting impression. His book, Storytelling: the Presenter’s Secret Weapon, is available on Amazon and at leading bookstores. He has a particular speciality in healthcare and works internationally. He is the ch...

2019-10-2134 min

The Return: Property & Investment Podcast Property specialist and International Investor John Corey talks Value, Strategy and Innovation with Anna Clare HarperSend us a textKicked off Series 3 of The Return with Property Fortress founder, former computer scientist, Host of the London Real Estate Meetup, NED & International Investor John Corey. We discussed the importance of strategy, value and innovation - the theme of Series 3 - in this complex environment.Massachusetts-born John once worked for Steve Jobs at NeXT in Silicon Valley, where he made his first foray into property investment. Fast forward a few years and now with a property portfolio spanning from Hawaii to London, John founded property resource platform Property Fortress and b...

2019-09-1942 min

The PVDcast Clare KolatMy guest on PVDcast #205 is Clare Kolat, an artist, illustrator, writer and comic creator from the Cleveland area. Clare and I discuss her various projects, including The Apple Knight and The Department of Final Fulfillment. We also discuss her collaboration with Tim Switalski, who has paired with Clare on many of her projects. Clare also shares stories from comic conventions, including her role in organizing the annual independent comic convention, Genghis Con. This installment even has a small cameo from Clare's cat, Gus, which makes this a very pet-friendly episode, you don't want to miss! Don't forget...

2019-09-1244 min

Talking Flutes 68. Exploring the Suite Antique by John Rutter - Clare SouthworthTwo movements, the 'Rondeau' and the 'Aria' from the beautiful and haunting flute piece Suite Antique by John Rutter is this week looked at by Clare Southworth in her 'Talking Flutes' podcast Composed in 1979, this concertante work by John Rutter is written for harpsichord, flute and string orchestra. Rutter composed the piece, in six movements, for a concert at which Bach's fifth Brandenburg concerto was to be performed, and so decided to write the piece for the same ensemble. The Suite is made up of six movements ranging from `a Bach-like Aria' to a 'Richard Rodgers-style Waltz'. Ru...

2019-05-1314 min

Crossroads of Rockland History John Patrick Schutz: Nyack History & Rockland Pride Project - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, July 17, 2017, at 9:30 amNyack Village Historian John Patrick Schutz visited the program. The son of a librarian (Irene is still found behind the desk at Blauvelt Library), Schutz was taught researching skills from an early age. He has always been fascinated by local history and frequently writes about it in his blog, "At Home in Nyack." Clare Sheridan talked to Schutz about his lifelong interest in local history, his blog, and a new project he's spearheading to curate, edit, and research a LGBTQ history project for the Rockland County Pride Center....

2017-07-1729 min

RSDS RADIO SOCIETÀ DEI SOGNI John ClareIn a programme first broadcast in 2017, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Northamptonshire poet John Clare who, according to one of Melvyn's guests Jonathan Bate, was 'the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced'. Clare worked in a tavern, as a gardener and as a farm labourer in the early 19th century and achieved his first literary success with Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery. He was praised for his descriptions of rural England and his childhood there, and his reaction to the changes he saw in the Agricultural Revolution with its enclosures, displacement and altered, disrupted landscape...

2017-02-0948 min

In Our Time John ClareIn a programme first broadcast in 2017, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Northamptonshire poet John Clare who, according to one of Melvyn's guests Jonathan Bate, was 'the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced'. Clare worked in a tavern, as a gardener and as a farm labourer in the early 19th century and achieved his first literary success with Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery. He was praised for his descriptions of rural England and his childhood there, and his reaction to the changes he saw in the Agricultural Revolution with its enclosures, displacement and altered, disrupted...

2017-02-0948 min

In Our Time: Culture John ClareIn a programme first broadcast in 2017, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Northamptonshire poet John Clare who, according to one of Melvyn's guests Jonathan Bate, was 'the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced'. Clare worked in a tavern, as a gardener and as a farm labourer in the early 19th century and achieved his first literary success with Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery. He was praised for his descriptions of rural England and his childhood there, and his reaction to the changes he saw in the Agricultural Revolution with its enclosures, displacement and altered, disrupted...

2017-02-0948 min

Crossroads of Rockland History The Preservation of the John Green House in Nyack, NY - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:10 am. The preservation of the John Green House in Nyack, NYThis unique 2 1/2 -story sandstone structure is the oldest house in Nyack, and a group of grassroots volunteers called the John Green Preservation Coalition is working to preserve it. Clare Sheridan interviewed Winston Perry, historian for the Village of Upper Nyack and president of the Historical Society of the Nyacks, shed light on the importance of John Green to Rockland history, as well as the architectural importance of this building. Rick Tannenbaum was also interviewed. He represents the...

2015-08-1727 min

Crossroads of Rockland History John Huibregtse, Early Space Prog. & Challenger Learning Ctr. - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, July 20, 2015. Topic: Early Space Program and the Challenger Learning Center. Clare Sheridan interviews John Huibregtse, director of the Town of Ramapo's Challenger Learning Center. Mr. Huibregtse speaks about the early days of the space program, as well as the efforts of our local community to bring a Challenger Center to Rockland County. The July 2014 episode of Crossroads of Rockland History is sponsored by the Town of Ramapo, Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence, and the Ramapo Town Board. We are grateful for their support.The Challenger Learning Center in Airmont is living testi...

2015-07-2036 min

Informal Lunchtime Seminar Series Hetty Saunders: John Clare: The Nature of WritingMs Saunders considers the relations between text and nature in John Clare’s Midsummer Cushion, the last substantial work he produced in the early 1830s before being committed for madness at High Beach hospital, and then sent to Northampton General Lunatic Asylum. The full text was never published, though a thoroughly-edited version titled The Rural Muse was printed in 1835. A ‘midsummer cushion’ was, Clare explained in the introduction to the manuscript, was a ‘cottage custom,’ a piece of ‘greensward full of field flowers & place[d] as an ornament’. It was, he suggested, ‘a title that was not inapplicable to the contents of the...

2015-05-0853 min

Wolfson College lunchtime seminar series Hetty Saunders: John Clare: The Nature of WritingMs Saunders considers the relations between text and nature in John Clare’s Midsummer Cushion, the last substantial work he produced in the early 1830s before being committed for madness at High Beach hospital, and then sent to Northampton General Lunatic Asylum. The full text was never published, though a thoroughly-edited version titled The Rural Muse was printed in 1835. A ‘midsummer cushion’ was, Clare explained in the introduction to the manuscript, was a ‘cottage custom,’ a piece of ‘greensward full of field flowers & place[d] as an ornament’. It was, he suggested, ‘a title that was not inapplicable to the contents of the...

2015-05-0853 min

Great Lives Wendy Cope on John Clare"John Clare, I cried last night for you" wrote Wendy Cope in a poem dedicated to the earlier poet, who overcame monumental setbacks such as a poverty-stricken upbringing and a long struggle with mental illness. However, Clare managed to write some of the most sensitive poetry in the English language. At one point he was known as "the English Robert Burns" but then his fame dropped away and many people now remember him solely for his cri de coeur, "I Am." Expert witness is John Clare's biographer, Sir Jonathan Bate. Producer Christine Hall...

2015-05-0527 min

Classic Poetry Aloud 601. Written in Northampton County Asylum by John ClareJohn Clare read by Classic Poetry Aloud www.classicpoetryaloud.com Twitter: @classicpoetry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poetryaloud Giving voice to the poetry of the past. ------------------------------------------- Written in Northampton County Asylum by John Clare I am! yet what I am who cares, or knows? My friends forsake me like a memory lost. I am the self-consumer of my woes; They rise and vanish, an oblivious host, Shadows of life, whose very soul is lost. And yet I am—I live—though I am toss'd Into the nothingness of scorn and noise, Into the living sea of waki...

2013-11-2101 min