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Beyond the doors: Unwrapping Folkestone’s Living Advent Calendar
- 2023/11/24
- 再生時間： 19 分
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This episode is full of heartfelt interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, as we explore the creation, and impact of Folkestone’s unique Christmas event.
Host Clare Reeves catches up with the Directors of JimJam to find out more about how the popular performing arts group came to be. Sadie Hurley and Sue Blakesley are joined by FLAC assistant project manager Marin Karakaya as they talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes to get 24 live performances ready at 24 different venues across the town for the month of December.
We also hear from CEO of Home Start Shepway Sam O’Connor about the impact of donations given at the doors.
Listen out for Lady Christmas who’ll be revealing the location of door number one ahead of next Friday’s December 1 event.
Subscribe now wherever you are listening.
1:10 – Mark and Debbie from 20th Century Speedway share memories of past Folkestone Living Advent Calendar events.
5:10 – Lady Christmas reveals the location of door number one.
5:44 – Sue and Sadie from Jim Jam Arts discuss how their group creates the magic of Christmas on the streets of Folkestone night after night.
7:12 – Jim Jam’s community arts projects lead to the advent calendar.
12:47 – Jim Jam Arts' future plans, and funding challenges.
15:02 – Home Start Shepway CEO Sam O'Connor discusses the charity's work in the community and how donations from the Folkestone Living Advent Calendar supports their work.
Home Start Shepway is a charity based in Folkestone providing practical support for families. Find out more at https://homestartshepway.org.uk/
This podcast has been made possible thanks to funding from Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund, Arts Council England, Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Creative Folkestone and some kind and supportive Folkestone & Hythe District Councillors.
Host Clare Reeves catches up with the Directors of JimJam to find out more about how the popular performing arts group came to be. Sadie Hurley and Sue Blakesley are joined by FLAC assistant project manager Marin Karakaya as they talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes to get 24 live performances ready at 24 different venues across the town for the month of December.
We also hear from CEO of Home Start Shepway Sam O’Connor about the impact of donations given at the doors.
Listen out for Lady Christmas who’ll be revealing the location of door number one ahead of next Friday’s December 1 event.
Subscribe now wherever you are listening.
1:10 – Mark and Debbie from 20th Century Speedway share memories of past Folkestone Living Advent Calendar events.
5:10 – Lady Christmas reveals the location of door number one.
5:44 – Sue and Sadie from Jim Jam Arts discuss how their group creates the magic of Christmas on the streets of Folkestone night after night.
7:12 – Jim Jam’s community arts projects lead to the advent calendar.
12:47 – Jim Jam Arts' future plans, and funding challenges.
15:02 – Home Start Shepway CEO Sam O'Connor discusses the charity's work in the community and how donations from the Folkestone Living Advent Calendar supports their work.
Home Start Shepway is a charity based in Folkestone providing practical support for families. Find out more at https://homestartshepway.org.uk/
This podcast has been made possible thanks to funding from Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund, Arts Council England, Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Creative Folkestone and some kind and supportive Folkestone & Hythe District Councillors.