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Its the last of the 2009 podcast from the Empty Shops Radio project. We do aim to be up and running in the new year. The Up Market is closing up for Christmas now and we have a final report of its progress with Dan Thompson and Richard Vobes as well as a report on the dreadful conditions on the roads and pavements of Worthing as a result of the recent snow. Have a merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we will see you again in 2010
Dan Thompson is on the streets handing out the leaflets and getting the crowds in.
Richard Vobes is also on the streets handing out the leaflets and getting the crowds in.
Tuesday 15th December 2009
Podcast Show
Its the time of art to take over at the Empty Shops project in Worthing, the Up Market. Dan Thompson takes me round to the back of the old carpet showroom to the unseen area that is being transformed by students from Northbrook College. We talk to Chris the tutor and a couple of the students as they use the space and are inspired to create. The exhibition will be open this week so why not come down and have a look at the amazing things you can do in an empty shop?
Monday 7th December 2009
Podcast Show
Dan Thompson is a happy man as funding is not being allocated to the Empty Shops and local businesses to help revitalise the high street and bring some towns back to the brink of success. Dan is working on a plan to do just that and reports on the state of funding available. Tracey is an artist who has taken advantage of the UP Market space at the rear of the building to create some lareg format work and tell sus what she us up to with canvas from an old marquee.
Saturday 5th December 2009
Podcast Show
Its a busy show today with lots happening in the Buckingham Road Empty Shop. There is Worthy Dan playing old vinyls from his ancient turntable, Russ Bravo witht he vinyl swap shop. The Bamboo Band are playing live and Jane and Chris from the Caravan Gallery are in with their amazing, books, postcards and photograhy. I even visit Nania and go through a wardrobe. No convinced? Have a listen to what is going on in our not so empty shop at the Up Market Worthing.
Dan Thompson as Worthy Dan playing the music as selected by the visitors to the Up Market.
Its Russ Bravo selling and swapping old vinyl records with excited customers
The Bamboo Band playing live christmas carols in the Up Market Store for a great atmosphere
Wednesday 2nd December 2009 2009
Podcast Show
Wenche Annie Fagerheim is an artis from Norway and she talks to Richard Vobes today abot her artwork that she is exhibiting at the Up Market store in Buckingham Road, Worthing. She is positioned in the art gallery area where there are other exciting projects to look at including the UK's smallest gallery in the world, based in a dolls house no less. Do drop by and check out Wenche's fabulous art.
LIVE ROADSHOW
Saturday 28th November 2009
Russ Bravo Poems
Russ Bravo and his comedy poems live at the Empty Shops Radio Road Show. This was recorded in front o f a live audience as they did their shopping at the Up Market in Buckingham Road, Worthing. Making use of the Empty Shops and bringing entertainment to the high street is all part of our job. We hope you enjoy the show.
The Live Coffee Show
Richard Vobes and James Hart talk Coffee at the Empty Shops Radio Road Show.This was recorded in front o f a live audience as they did their shopping at the Up Market in Buckingham Road, Worthing. Making use of the Empty Shops and bringing entertainment to the high street is all part of our job. We hope you enjoy the show.
The Live Beer Show
Richard Vobes, Jimmy Hastel and James Hart sample beer at the Empty Shops Radio Road Show.This was recorded in front o f a live audience as they did their shopping at the Up Market in Buckingham Road, Worthing. Making use of the Empty Shops and bringing entertainment to the high street is all part of our job. We hope you enjoy the show.
Friday's Show - 25th November 2009
Play Show
Breaking News - the Uk chain of bookshops known as Borders have gone into liquidation and that potentially leaves many of the high streets with more empty shops being unsed, but Dan Thompson is optimistic that this is an opportunity for local businesses and artistes to take on the premises. More news about what is happening at the Up market this weekend and events in the future, including Jimmy's PC Clinic.
Wednesday's Show - 25th November 2009
Play Show
Another busy show today. We talk to Electric Storm, Sussex Air Aumblance and the Sussex Police. Find out what is happening this Saturday as things start to hot up for the weekend.And just wjhat is thebest way to get people into the store when it is wet amd cold outside. I talk the ladies that shop, rest and enjoy tea. Its all in another exciting Empty Shops Radio podcast.
Last Saturday's Show - 21st November 2009
Play Show
We have had a few quiet days and getting people has been a problem with the shop located just off the high street and so Dan has a plan, but will it work. Dan Thompson is an experienced man at this and so even though I am required to put on top and tails I trust he knows what he is doing. Have a listen to find out if it was successful or not.
Show for - 20th November 2009
Play Show
Tony Brown popped into the studio today to talk about his work as a Shiatsu practitioner and explained the whole process of this alternative medicine and Nigel Cooper has set up his easil to paint some water colours in the Up Market store and we talk to him about the art form and how he got started. If you would like to get involved then do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Show for 19th November 2009
Play Show
Dan Thompson takes me through the Coventry Empty Shops experience and explains some of the pointers that is worth considering when taking on an empty shop project. We talk to Joe in Coventry about an idea he is considering setting up with the large open spaces and disused carparks, namely an outdoor cinema just like the American Drive In experience. It's all in todays show. Have fun.
Exhibitor Profile Interview - Colin Excell
Play Interview
Colin Excell from the Sussex Family History Group tells us about what the society is up to in the Up Market Store and a bit about what they offer for people who are searching their family history. As well as that, he has a very unique story to tell us about how he saved Worthing Pier from a dreadful fire almost singlehandedly in the 1970's. Tune to today's mini show and don't miss the fun.
Artist Profile Interview - Marie Louise Plum
Play Interview
Marie Louise Plum is an illustrator and mask marker and she popped down on Saturday to the Empty Shops project, the Up Market store in Worthing. We spoke to her about what she does with masks, her art and of course how she found out about the project using the wonder new Internet tool every one is talking about Twitter. Are you using it? If not, why not?
Instore Show - Saturday 14th November 2009
David Rogers has a mission, is it impossible? Have a listen to the show to find out.
Play Show
I am talking to Giles Babbidge and David Rogers today in the in-store podcast. The subject is very much about how to use media and photography as well as podcasts to promote the Empty Shops projects up and down the UK. David has missions to excite us and get us to thinking about our town centres differently. We woud love to hear your comments on the content we are providing. Do drop us an email when you have a spare moment.
Instore Show - Friday 13th November 2009
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Dan Thompson is back from London from a meeting with important people with Chain Reaction. Find out all about that in today's show. Also Twitter is a big part of getting the message out to people about your events, but are you using it? The Soap Box is our featured charity today also and you can find out how you can help. Check out the podcasts throughout the day.
Instore Podcast Show - Thursday 12th November 2009
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Today we are recording from the studio in the Up Market shop. I have taken the opportunity to have a wonder round and chat to some of the lovely stall holders and find out a bit about their respective charities. I also outline the point of the Up Market occupation of the Empty Shop and the future thoughts we are looking to provide. Its a rough podcast for the first in store one, but we hope you like it.
Interview Podcast - Wednesday 11th November 2009
Russ Bravo
Russ Bravo, journalist and poet, pops into the studio to chat to us about his impressions with the first day at the Up Market. He also informs us about the comedy club that he runs and the gig coming up about nine comedians, with comedy and carols. It sounds like a hoot. Be sure to go and support this noble event. If you are in the Up Market store anytime, pop in and say hello and we shall put you on the air!
Tuesday 10th November 2009
This is the third of the podcasts from ESR and I hope you are enjoying them and the update of the progress of building the radio station and news from the UP Market store that will be opening tomorrow. Dan Thompson takes me round and explains just what wehave in at the moment in today's show and I report on the duvets and drilling that I have been doing.
Sunday 8th November 2009
Play Show
Events are speeding up in the building of the new Empty Shops Radio studio in the old Allied Carpets show room in Worthing in West Sussex - the new and exciting Up Market store and we do hope you will drop in and say hello. But we need your help, so do take a listen and see if you can get involved. Lots of exciting things forthcoming. Do keep listening to see how we set up the new station.
Friday 6th November 2009
Play Show
This is the first of the podcasts and radio shows that will be broadcasting across the internet over the next six weeks and we do hope that you will log on and download or listen online to the fun and games. Today, Richard Vobes and Dan Thompsons is looking at the empty space from the old Allied Carpet showroom in Worthing that will soon transformed to the magical Up Market. If you live locall why not drop and say hello to every one here. You are most welcome.
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