July 14, 2010
Sound of Guns at the Brick Lane Takeover
Not intended to be an outright advert for ‘Becks’ this picture simply hints at the carnage that was the Sound of Guns’ tourbus. That’s all fine, I’m not one to judge – but this was day one of the tour. In the back of a bus in a somewhat dodgy car park, me and my bodyguard caught up with the band fresh from their set at 93 Feet East at the Brick Lane Takeover in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.
July 13, 2010
Kill It Kid at the Brick Lane Takeover
A few schoolboys, a brave young girl and a violin make up this young band who seem to be destined for great things. I caught up with the group before their set at the Brick Lane Takeover in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care; a great event for a brilliant cause with a super line up to boot
April 14, 2010
Interactive: Formerly London Sports Forum for Disabled People
Formerly the London Sports Forum for Disabled People, Interactive is the rebranded organisation which aims to help companies, communities and individuals ensure equality and inclusion in sports and exercise. I spoke to Stuart Lucas to find out more.
Queen’s Theatre: Open Auditions
Ahead of the open auditions for this year’s Community Play I spoke to Patrick O’Sullivan, Education Manager at the Queen’s Theatre, about how you direct a cast of 150 people and why getting the community involved is so important.
March 23, 2010
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
March is the Great Daffodil Appeal which aims to raise awareness of Marie Curie Cancer Care. To talk about events going on in East London I caught up with Sima Ramkalowan.
Coffee Break, Meningitus Trust
March is Coffee Break month for the Meningitus Trust, an opportunity for them to raise awareness of the cause. I spoke to Amy Greengrass from the charity to find out more about some of the events going on and why March is no good for her waistline.
March 7, 2010
Sense: For Deafblind People, Holiday Volunteers
Sense are appealing for holiday volunteers for the coming months; I spoke to Coman Kenny who’s been there and done it and loved it so much he wants to do it again (and not just for the free holiday).
Traid Craft: The Big Brew
Continuing with the Fair Trade Fortnight theme, I spoke to Jane Riley from Traid Craft, an organisation which have been championing fair trade for longer than any other. Their theme this year: The Big Brew, any excuse for a cuppa!
January 17, 2010
Shelter: Getting in Debt to get out of Debt
A survey by housing and homeless charity Shelter found that a whopping one in twelve of us has used our credit card to pay off our big debts this week – worrying stuff! I spoke to Campaigns Manager Karen Stalbow about the dangers of getting ourselves out of debt in this way and how we should be managing our money.
Beanz Meanz a Heinz Cafe
For four days the bean experts took over a cafe in London’s Shoreditch, with one thing on the menu: beans on toast (bad news for those who don’t like beans) and all proceeds went to charity Help A London Child. I spoke to Heinz Spokesman Nigel Dickey about the idea and a possible spaghetti hoop alternative for the future.
