The Heart Of Glen Innes

Profiles of Service & Cultural groups in Glen Innes & around the Northern Tablelands Region. Host, Paul Wilson, takes you inside some of the places ”hidden in plain sight” around your town. Listen to the stories of our wonderful community. For a full version of each profile with the music chosen by the participants, go to http://radio2cbd.com.au/the-heart-of-glen-innes/

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6 December 2022: Season 2, Episodes 1-3 are ready for broadcast. I'm off on holiday till mid January. See you in '23!

22 November 2022: Met the Toy Library Committee at the standing stones to record their interview.

28 October 2022: Recorded Katie Haselwood and the kids in the Community Centre as part of the Toy Library profile.

15 October 2022: Attended the Glen Innes Art Gallery for the opening of the Family Support Service Children's Art Project Show

15 October 2022: Visited the Agricultural Research Station for their 120th Anniversary celebration

14 October 2022: I've had a bit of a break after completing Season 1 but I'll be back into it tomorrow.

2 July 2022: Spent the night at the Chapel Theatre / GI Arts Council Open Mic night. Also produced 3 promo spots. We'll be on-air soon!

1 July 2022: Recorded material at the Friday Piper for Eve's choice and a separate episode on this charming Glen Innes institution.

21 June 2022: Recorded today at the Land of the Beardies History House Museum with Eve Chappell. So many exhibits and so much source material! Eve chose the Friday Piper and historic gramophone recording. 

18 June 2022: First visit to the wonderful Toy Library

17 June 2022: I had an early discussion with Owen from the Chapel Theatre. I'll be at their Open Mic night on July 1.

16 June 2022: I met with Amelia from Joblink Plus today. "Tip of the Iceberg" is a way of thinking about their office on Grey Street near the Town Hall. A staff member who is a didgeridoo maestro, Uncle Mark Atkins, will play the music she has chosen.

8 June 2022: First meeting about my new project today. It will still focus on Glen Innes but it will have a much greater emphasis on ambience and soundscapes; less on voice. 

28 May 2022: I spent some time with Richard at the Makers' Shed. I interviewed him & his jewellery workshop participants. His musical choices were Dead Can Dance & JS Bach. 

25 May 2022: I had a preliminary meeting with Michael & Clare at the Community Centre in the morning. I then recorded the interview with Nancy & the ladies of Wrap with Love knitting group in the afternoon. For music they have chosen Elvis & Ed (Sheeran)

19 May, 2022:  I talked to Kim & Kyah at the TAFE CLC today. There's so much more inside that you can't see from Grey Street. Well worth the visit. Their musical choices are Bon Jovi & The Script. 

1 May, 2022:  I interviewed the Middle Ages Re-enactment Club, NEMAS, up on the hill during the Celtic Festival. Lots of great discussion & a lively background! Their musical choice was club member, Jamie, playing his celtic harp which was gorgeous.

Episodes

Monday Dec 05, 2022

We profile the Agricultural Research Advisory Station on the occasion of their 120th Anniversary celebration. Listen to Geoff Black interviewing the Director, Carol, during our outside broadcast at the event.
 
I talk with past staff member Chris Shands and also go walkabout to hear about high tech herd monitoring and precision agriculture.
 
Chris' music choice is John Williamson "True Blue"
 

Wednesday Nov 30, 2022

I catch up with Elena and Danielle during a recent Youth Art Exhibition Opening. Music by Uncle Alan Weatherall.
Their Service has been supporting Glen Innes Severn Families and Youth for more than 25 years.
Address: 200 Bourke St (beside the Fire Station)
Phone: 02 6732 3073
Web: gifyss.com.au

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022

The Glen Innes Toy Library is a collection of 4,000 toys for babies to 12y.o. to borrow & enjoy.
It's also an environmetal solution to unwanted toys ending up in landfill as well as a drop-in hub for new families in town wanting to make connections.
And it's so much more. Discover a wonderland & a group of friendly parents helping the community.
Address: Shop 3, 124 Bourke Street
Phone: 02 6732 3487
Web: gitoylibrary.mibase.com.au
 

Thursday Aug 11, 2022

Have you been to the Chapel Theatre? Maybe to see a movie? . . . but there's so much more!
"It's magic, it's marvellous",  according to some of the visitors that I met on the recent Open Mic Live Music performance night. I also recorded lots of great local talent.
Longstanding Patron, Denis Haselwood, takes me through the past history, recent changes, and some exciting things that are coming up at the Theatre.
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022

Wander through time at the Land of the Beardies History House Museum & Research Centre with Eve Chappell.
In this episode, I've focussed on the Hospital related displays. 
Eve's musical choice was the Friday Piper at the Town Hall.
Address Cnr. West Ave & Ferguson St
Hours 1000-1200, 1300-1600 Mon-Fri; 1300-1600 Weekends
Phone 02 6732 1035
Web https://www.beardieshistoryhouse.info/

Saturday Jul 02, 2022

Saturday Jul 02, 2022

The Makers’ Shed - June 2022

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

Spend some time with the resident Silversmith of The Makers Shed, Richard Moon. We discuss what's on offer at the shed including the many, many talented local artists that are showcased in his gallery. You'll even experience the creative process of a live silversmithing workshop in action! Musical choices are Dead Can Dance & JS Bach.
Address 123 Grey Street
Hours 1000-1600 Wed-Sat
Phone 0450 039 320
Web themakersshed.org
 

Wrap With Love - May 2022

Sunday May 29, 2022

Sunday May 29, 2022

Meet Nancy & other local legends of the Wrap with Love knitting group. They meet every Wednesday from mid-day in the William Gardiner Room beside the Library and say that everyone is welcome to join them. For music they chose Elvis & Ed Sheeran.
Address 71 Grey Street
Hours 1200-1600 every Wednesday

Saturday May 28, 2022

Visit Kim, Ian, & Kyah at the TAFE Connected Learning Centre. There's so much more inside that you can't see from Grey Street. It's well worth a visit to discover all the training choices that are available to us here in town. Their musical choices are Bon Jovi & The Script.
Address 65 Grey Street
Hours 0830-1800 Mon-Fri
Phone 6739 0507
Web tafensw.edu.au/locations/new-england/glen-innes/

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