It’s a passion!
80-year-old Ray Carpenter talks to Hardeep about his career as a graphic designer, and his new life as a painter. Ray's process often begins with detritus discovered on the Thames foreshore.[18 minutes] Listen » “It’s a passion!”
arbeit studios
Recorded in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.
40 years in the Community Library
Chris and Jackie spent their working life with disadvantaged people at the Hackney Community Library. Hardeep learns about the history of the pioneering service and how current residents can access it.[17½ minutes] Listen » “40 years in the Community Library”
Let’s get back to music
DJ Mumbles looks back at a career in and around music - and forwards to the next chapter of the story.[11½ minutes] Listen » “Let’s get back to music”
Kamye is my art teacher
Art teacher Kamye Miessen reviews Hardeep’s startling progress.
[10 minutes] Listen » “Kamye is my art teacher”
[10 minutes] Listen » “Kamye is my art teacher”
Then I discovered Hackney
Hardeep chats to Simon Cole - walking artist, writer and storyteller. Bonus chat: Hajni Semsei joins Hardeep and Simon in the podcast studio.
[16½ minutes, 4½ minutes] Listen » “Then I discovered Hackney”
[16½ minutes, 4½ minutes] Listen » “Then I discovered Hackney”
Polly and Hajni
Polly Mann talks to Hajni Semsei about the development of the Arbeit Studios base in Hackney Wick.
[8½ minutes] Listen » “Polly and Hajni”
[8½ minutes] Listen » “Polly and Hajni”
Wick Award Trailer
Community Development Worker Polly Mann summarises the first eight years of the Hackney Wick Award.
[8½ minutes] Listen » “Wick Award Trailer”
[8½ minutes] Listen » “Wick Award Trailer”
The beauty of podcasts
Hardeep (community activist) and Liam (sound designer, musician, producer) initiate a co-hosted podcast project – a double act in two parts.
[10½ minutes, 8 minutes] Listen » “The beauty of podcasts”
[10½ minutes, 8 minutes] Listen » “The beauty of podcasts”