Peterloo On 16th August 1819, around 80,000 people gathered on St Peter’s Field in central Manchester to demand democratic representation. Most of them were industrial workers from Manchester and its surrounding towns, who had suffered from an economic depression and left without support from the government.. They peacefully came together to demand the right to… Continue reading Peterloo and Mask of Anarchy
A Manifesto for Being Brave was written and designed by Act Like Your Elders and Tom Barry. A group of over 55s met on Fridays in Warrington to explore their creativity with crafts, drama, drawing and writing. They told tales about being brave and bold. So it was decided to write a group manifesto about… Continue reading A Manifesto for Being Brave
Written and recorded by Flick Goodman, this track is a celebration of Pride. Inspired by the strength of the LGBTQ+ community and those allies who champion, and up lift the community. We are proud parents to two fantastic children who show great spirit and determination. The additional voices are recordings made on our LemonAid line… Continue reading Fill Me Up With Pride
Have you ever spotted groups of high viz wearing volunteers litter picking by roads, rivers and alleyways? Warrington has an extensive litter picking network tackling the wave of rubbish that finds it's way onto our streets each day. Tom went on a Tuesday adventure with them & joined their WhatsApp group. This is a little… Continue reading The Litter Network
The Old School in Warrington turns Monday afternoons into a hive of soup, laughter, catch ups, crusty rolls, squash, coffee and teas. Tom spent some time, listened, chatted, ate, drank, wrote and encouraged others to. Thank you to The Old School and all who attend Super Social at 12 on a Monday. https://youtu.be/b_Q05JbHP2g?si=Qine_VpnYi9rnIW_
Addie talks about what love is and how it can help us express our feelings. https://youtu.be/qEzNbQtqnCA?feature=shared
Denise shares the story about a night time visit from and elderly neighbour. This was first shared at Story Stitcher's Online Story Circle. The Online Story Circle meets once a month and is a informal and friendly gathering where stories are exchanged. We welcome all kinds of storytellers and stories told in different ways whether… Continue reading Lost Light by Denise
Live from Lockdown - A Community Theatre Production Episode One Troglodyte -written by: Denise Barry, performed by: Berni Bebbington.We hear from a long suffering wife of a... time traveller?Another Country - written by: Jacqui Buckley, performed by: Pam Lownds.Take your senses on a trip down memory lane. Planet Zargon -written by: Paulette Anderson,performed by: Pete Lownds… Continue reading Davenham Radio Players
