Ditch Show on Shoreditch Radio.
Ditch #17
Art Audits and Dangerous Love
Gemma Rolls Bentley Arts Director of the feminist organistion the East London Fawcett Group (ELF) talks about their latest campaigns.
Hear how galleries are being gender audited and why a laundrette is the best place to explore the dangers of celebrity heartbreak.
The full Ditch show is available to listen to here:
http://www.mixcloud.com/shoreditchradio/dirch-17-arts-culture-radio-show/
A Passion for Pickles
Ditch #18
The Jewish community LOVE pickles.
I visited the JCC's Jewish East End Extravaganza at Rich Mix to find out why pickles are so delectable.
I met pickling expert Shana who told me about her pickling experiments as well as some top tips for when you are trying it our yourself.
Find out why her best friend won't eat his last pickle......
The full Ditch show is available to listen to here: http://www.mixcloud.com/shoreditchradio/ditch-18-arts-culture-radio-show/
The Living Furniture Project
Ditch #19
Alastair used to work in marketing roles for large corporations.
Using his well honed business nous, he recently launched the social enterprise 'The Living Furniture Project'.
Here, he employs and trains homeless people to upcycle furniture.
He has got some of London's top designers on board as trainers and his staff are already making commissions for some of London's shops and bars.
Find out how beautiful, fashionable and environmental furniture is helping to change peoples lives.
The full Ditch show is available to listen to here: http://www.mixcloud.com/shoreditchradio/ditch-19-arts-culture-radio-show/
How a dance Flashmob is born
The renowned dancer and choreographer Mimmo Miccolis has been in charge of choreographing a flash mob in support of the One Billion Rising campaign.
On Valentines day this flashmob pounded the streets of London, dancing in Covent garden, Parliament Square and City Hall.
Mimmo thinks this flashmob might be the first of its kind.
The flashmob dance uses an original music score, professional dance techniques and laser lights to create a spectacular show to campaign against violence against women.
Find out how it was created.
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The full Ditch show is available to listen to here: http://www.mixcloud.com/shoreditchradio/ditch-20-arts-culture-radio-show/#utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=flash_links
Ditch #20
'Made in Hackney' local food kitchen
Ditch #21
The world is facing many pressing issues related to food supply, health and the environment.
'Made in Hackney' is trying to tackle these issues at a local level from its kitchen in Stoke Newington.
They believe everyone should have access to nutritious locally grown food that’s good for people and planet.
Hear how through their courses and pay-by-donation workshops they’re teaching Londoners the skills for a sustainable food future.
The full Ditch show is available to listen to here:
http://www.mixcloud.com/shoreditchradio/playlists/ditch-radio-show/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=resource_link
Women's Boxing and York Hall
Ditch #22
York Hall, is one of the London's best loved boxing venues. This Sunday saw Left Jab promotions put on Sunday Punch. Left Jab is run by the UK's only female boxing promoter.
2012 saw women's boxing enter the Olympics for the first time. Since then there's been a surge in interest for women's boxing.
Find out what punters and boxing coaches think about women's boxing and soak up the atmostphere as the punches are let loose in York Hall.
The full Ditch show is available to listen to here:
http://www.mixcloud.com/shoreditchradio/playlists/ditch-radio-show/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=resource_link
Lady Dinah's Cat Cafe
Ditch #23
Given the British love of pets perhaps it is not so surprising that the UK's first cat cafe is about to open.
Many city folk find themselves unable to keep cats and yet yearn for their furry friends.
This cafe will serve your normal fare but will also include some carefully selected felines from a local sanctuary.
It's founder Lauren has raised over £100,000 through online fundraising.
She hopes the cafe will be opening in NE London in May....find out about her plans.
http://www.ditchshow.co.uk/2013/03/ditch-23-arts-and-culture-radio-show-by.html
Amy Grimehouse Club NIghts
Ditch #24
The club nights are described as trashy, camp and vile - they are interactive and smash together cult films and TV with crafts, activities and other intriguing behavior.
I catch up with the team behind Amy Grimehouse to hear about how they orchestrated a live dog show, got the audience to read from their 13-year-old diaries and terrified the pants of people with vibrating chairs during a horrow movie.
Grimehouse also share some secrets about their upcoming events.... for starters, the National trust has let them loose on some of their properties in East London.
http://www.ditchshow.co.uk/2013/03/amy-grimehouse-clubmovie-nights.html
PixelPin using pictures for passwords
Ditch #25
How many online passwords do you have? Can you remember them all, are they safe?
PixelPin is start-up technology company which has come up with a clever idea that looks set to change how we operate online.
They have developed software that enables users to use as personal picture to log into sites.
You upload a memorable picture and mark four points on it then click them when logging into sites. Simples, listen to their founder Geoff explain their idea.
http://www.ditchshow.co.uk/2013/03/pixel-pin.html
Spitalfields City Farm
Nestled by Brick Lane and the the Overground train line lies a veritable oasis - Spitalfields City Farm.
It is a vibrant place where you can find many different local communities getting involved.
From goat races to radish growing the Farm has got a lot on.
I was given a tour by Head Gardener Richard where I got to meet some four legged friends and found out more about this urban farm.
http://www.ditchshow.co.uk/2013/04/spittalfields-city-farm.html
Hackney Picturehouse -
Behind the screens
As well as having four screens with sumptuous chairs, the Hackney Picturehouse runs movie education classes, hosts two gallery spaces and has an event venue the Hackney Attic.
Cinema manager Sam Cuthbert gave me a behind the screens tour.
I got to see how 35mm projectors work and found out why simultaneously screening Twitter and Question Time is a genius idea.
Find out why children are not he only messy ones and why Pedro Almodovar will soon be treading the red carpet here.
http://www.ditchshow.co.uk/2013/04/behind-scenes-at-hackney-picturehouse_11.html
African and Caribbean Heritage Writers Group
Ever fancied having a go at creative writing? The last Tuesday of every month folks with African and Caribbean heritage get together in the CLR James library in Dalston to do just that. They put their pens to the paper, share ideas, read their work and critique each others.
The workshop is bursting with talent from aspiring lyricists to spoken word poets, published writers, murder mystery fans and those just starting their journeys. The reasons for coming are varied but the desire to give release to creative expression is shared. Hear the inner workings of this caring creative group. (photo courtesy of Keith Williamson)
Circus Space - Shoreditch
Hidden in a quiet corner of Shoreditch is posibly the UK's finest circus education centre. In two huge chamber rooms that used form a power station the energy now being produced is that of human spinning, juggling, soaring, jumping.
(photo courtesy of Circus Space)
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