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Hive Storytellers Podcast



Synopsis:

Stories about the North East of England and the people that live or have lived there. Our stories often have truth intertwined with fiction. The members of our group create an eclectic mix of stories for your listening pleasure. Hive Radio Storytellers started in April 2019, a group of like minded people interested in Audio Drama. No experience was necessary. Together we write, record, and produce the work created, new members are always welcome.


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Episodes:

Clarence's Convoy Episode 3

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Our story along the River Tyne, North East England, began in autumn 1999 with Clarence Kitchener Bell’s demise! This episode sees the convoy reach Newcastle, Gateshead and Hebburn

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Clarence's Convoy Episode 2

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:42:33 GMT

Clarence’s Convoy’, a serial set-in North-East England in autumn 1999, based on an idea by Delphine Blenkinsop, developed & performed by The Hive Storytellers.

Episode Two takes us to Bardon Mill and Hexham on the River Tyne

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Clarence's Convoy Episode 1

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Clarence’s Convoy’, a serial set-in North-East England in autumn 1999, based on an idea by Delphine Blenkinsop, developed & performed by The Hive Storytellers.

Episode One takes us to Slaggyford and Garrigill on the South Tyne river

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Coming Soon Clarence's Convoy

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:48:39 GMT

Announcing our latest podcast - Clarence's Convoy Coming soon.

Episode One due 28th August 2024

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Friendship

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:07:13 GMT

For each podcast we select a theme and our group create and record fictional pieces for your listening pleasure, for this podcast we have looked at a Friendship. 

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Memories of Chris

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:10:47 GMT

We have a special podcast this time as we celebrate the work of our Chris Jackson. We have selected just a few pieces that she either created or was part of. 

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Time and Tide

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:59:39 GMT

For this podcast we have a few stories based on the theme of Time and we have also select our top 3 stories of 2022 

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LOST LETTERS OF THE 6TH BATTALION NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. THE GREAT WAR 1914-18

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

This special podcast has been produced to commemorate soldiers in the 6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers who fought and those who were left behind to grieve.

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Make Do and Mend

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:14:37 GMT

For each podcast we select a theme and our group create and record fictional pieces for your listening pleasure, for this podcast we have looked at a theme of Make do and Mend

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Heroes and Heroines from the Hive Radio Storytellers

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:47:09 GMT

Do you have a hero or heroine you would like to acknowledge? Our group have created this podcast to tell you about theirs. 

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Letters of Note presented by Hive Radio Storytellers

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:57:47 GMT

In this episode you can hear letters of note, that should have, could have or were written.  

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Hive Radio storytellers present Local History 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:37:52 GMT

We have looked at more of our local history and have some new tales to tell. We are also joined by Adam Bell from South Shields Museum and Art Gallery to talk about their latest exhibition 'Pushing the Boat Out' looking at the history of Shipbuilding and Ship Repair in South Tyneside. Adam has been collecting Oral Histories from people that worked in the shipyards that will be available to hear at the exhibition, and we have included some of the recordings in the podcast. You can find out more about the exhibition https://southshieldsmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pushing-the-boat-out-shipbuilding-and-ship-repair-in-south-tyneside


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Hive Storytellers presents - Food for Thought

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:07:24 GMT

The theme for this month is Food for Thought and our writers have created a real mix for you.

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Hive Radio Storytellers present DIY or Disasters

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:22:25 GMT

The theme we selected for this podcast was DIY or Disaster, and a couple of our writers have taken on our challenge to produce their pieces that are under one minute long. We also introduce some of the characters we have been working on for the Enchanted Cramlington Project as they get ready for the first Fairy, Monster and Wildlife Trail starting on 29th May 2022 at Northumberlandia 

All of the Enchanted Cramlington characters on the podcast and more can be seen on the Enchanted Cramlington Website http://www.envirostreet.org/enchanted 

You can contact us by emailing us at hive_radio_storytellers@outlook.com

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Hive Radio Storytellers presents Romance and Heartbreak

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:22:54 GMT

This episode looks at Romance and Heartbreak. Each month we select a theme for the members of the group to create short audio dramas. We have an ongoing challenge to see if we can produce a piece that is 60 seconds or less, and this month we have a poem for you to hear. 

Our group meets every Wednesday, sometimes virtually, other times in person especially when we have a new project developing. We aim to meet the first Wednesday of the month at Perth Green Community Association in Jarrow. 

If you are interested in getting involved in writing, performing or producing audio drama and podcasts please get in touch.

You can contact us by emailing us at hive_radio_storytellers@outlook.com or leave comments on our Facebook page, search for Hive Radio Storytellers or through our website https://hivestorytellers.wixsite.com/website/contact


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Hive presents Resolutions, Revelations and Revolutions.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:48:09 GMT

This month looks at Resolutions, Revelations and Revolutions. Short Audio Dramas.

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And the winner is.......

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:12:46 GMT

This month we announce the winners of our Audio Drama writing competition. We also challenged our group to create short pieces, under one minute, more difficult that it seemed, however the pieces they have created tell some great stories.

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Hive Radio Storytellers present - Remembrance

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:43:52 GMT

This month we look at remembrance with some thought provoking pieces.  

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The Old and The New

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:32:17 GMT

After a very busy October for Hive Radio Storytellers, we have selected some of the groups favourite stories written and performed by the group, as well as introducing you to a new project we are working on. 

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - Tales of the Sea

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:55:53 GMT

Our podcast this month looks at tales of the sea maybe with a couple of tenuous links. Talk like a pirate day is in September therefore we just had to take a step towards that too. 

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - Tales of the Tyne

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:27:28 GMT

Our latest podcast has its usual factional stories of the area by the Hive Radio Storytellers. This month we also have a guest - Adam Bell from South Shields Museum and Art Gallery who came along to talk about collecting Oral History recordings that will be part of an exhibition next year about the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair industries of South Tyneside. 

Adam is still collecting individuals stories. If you have memories of the industries you can get in touch with Adam by contacting the museum during opening hours on 0191 2115599.

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - Secrets and Lies

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:33:17 GMT

Our podcast for July looks at Secrets and Lies. 

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - Freedom

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:40:36 GMT

We were all looking forward to more freedom in June 2021, and this provided us with the theme for this months podcast. 

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - Local History

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:16:20 GMT

May is Local History Month so the Hive Radio Storytellers have created fictional stories based on actual historical places and events around the North East of England. 

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - Back in the day

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:05:00 GMT

Hive Radio Storytellers look at the theme of Back in the day, stories triggered by childhood memories for our April 2021 podcast.

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share - New Beginnings

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:22:38 GMT

Hive Radio Storytellers look at the theme of New Beginnings in its many forms for our March 2021 podcast. 

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Hive Radio Storytellers Share Love

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Hive Radio Storytellers look at the theme of love for this months podcast, with new writing and memories that look at more than just romance. 

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Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3 Omnibus

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:16:38 GMT

Series 3 Christmas and New Year are nearly here, the fictional residents of The Close share their thoughts on 2020 and the future.

Terry the Towel written and read by Vincent Taylor

Penny Lane written and read by Lilly Moon

Sparra Barraclough written by Delphine Blenkinsop and read by Chris Gray

Fit Flow written and read by Delphine Blenkinsop

Dunk written and read by Nat Gibbard

Arfur Goth written and read by Ben Hudson

Stottie Shields written and read by Andrew Ball

Hot Tub Hannah written and read by Ann Ridley

Arry Johnson written and read by John Caffery

Katy written and read by Fiona Setch

Rider written and read by David Bye

Nellie the Knitter written and read by Lorna Windham

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Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2 Omnibus

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:53:30 GMT

Series two starts on 23 September 2020. What is the incident in The Close that has disturbed our residents? Everyone has different thoughts!

Terry the Towel written and read by Vincent Taylor

Arry Johnson written and read by John Caffery

Hot Tub Hannah written and read by Ann Ridley

Fit Flow written and read by Delphine Blenkinsop

Stottie Shields written and read by Andrew Ball

Penny Lane written and read by Lilly Moon

Rider written and read by David Bye

Sparra Barraclough written by Delphine Blenkinsop and read by Chris Gray

Walter the Weed written and read by Keith Hemmer

Arfur Goth written and read by Ben Hudson

Dunk written and read by Nat Gibbard

Katy written and read by Fiona Setch

Nellie the Knitter written and read by Lorna Windham

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Lowdown in Lockdown Series One Omnibus

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:44:23 GMT

The fictional residents of The Close in South Shields along with a volunteer that helps support them share their thoughts at the beginning of the first 2020 lockdown.

                                                 

Terry the Towel written and read by Vincent Taylor 

Arry Johnson  written and read by John Caffery                

Hot Tub Hannah  written and read by Ann Ridley              

Fit Flow written by Michael Keen and read by Delphine Blenkinsop

Stottie Shields written and read by  Andrew Ball 

Penny Lane written and read by  Lilly Moon       

Rider  written and read by David Bye 

Sparra Barraclough written by Delphine Blenkinsop and read by Chris Gray

Walter the Weed  written and read by Keith Hemmer 

Arfur Goth  written and read by Ben Hudson 

Dunk written and read by Nat Gibbard

Nellie the Knitter  written and read by Lorna Windham

Katy  written and read by Fiona Setch 

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Nelly the knitter - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Nellie's party is in full swing, can she shed any light on the events of 2020 in The Close? 

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Rider - Lowdown in Lockdown series 3

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

As 2020 comes to an end Rider is making plans for the future. 

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Katy from The Drive - Lowdown in Lockdown episode 3

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Katy from the Drive contemplates 2020 and how to spend New Year

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Arry Johnson (Johno) - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Arry has an eventful time at the New Year celebrations, does he have any regrets? 

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Hot Tub Hannah - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Hannah considers the upcoming New Year and her plans for a celebration. 

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Stottie Shields - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

What does Stottie find at the New Year parties he visits. 

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Arfur Goth - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Arthur contemplates the last few months of 2020.

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Dunk - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Dunk has received his invites to the New Year celebrations. What choices does he have? 

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Fit Flo - Lowdown in Lockdown series 3

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Fit Flo looks forward to the end of 2020

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Sparra Baraclough - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Can Sparra be persuaded to go to the New Year celebration? 

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Penny Lane - Lowdown in Lockdown series 3

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Penny receives invites to New Year parties. Will she go to any? 

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Terry The Towel - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 3

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Our new series of Lowdown in Lockdown begins with this episode from Terry The Towel.  With Christmas and New Year coming, what does Terry think of 2020? 

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Trailer - Series Three Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:57:56 GMT

Series Three of Lowdown in Lockdown coming soon. As we come to the end of a very unusual year, are the residents of The Close looking forward to the New Year?  

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Nelly the knitter - Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Can Nelly shed any light on what has been happening in The Drive.

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Katy from The Drive - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Katy has been delivering essentials to some of the residents in The Close during Lockdown.  Can she shed any light on the incident in The Drive. 

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Dunk - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Dunk seems to regret moving into The Close, not used to such a noisy neighbourhood. find out how he feels about the Police on The Close. 

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Arfur Goth - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Arthur has been out for the night, It's not easy to get home when there are police blocking the way. 

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Walter - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Walter hears the police in The Close, what does he know? 

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Sparra Baraclough - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Can Sparra shed anymore light on what has been happening in The Close, can he help the police in what has been going on in The Drive? 

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Rider - Lowdown in Lockdown series 2

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

What has disturbed Rider's sleep? Can he tell us anything new about the event in The Drive? 

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Penny Lane - Lowdown in Lockdown series 2

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode from our second series of monologues Penny Lane from the fictional residents of The Close in South Shields considers considers what might be happening in The Drive 

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Stottie Shields - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

What has Stottie been cooking up now? Does he know what has been happening in The Drive? Find out in this episode from our second series of monologues from the fictional residents of The Close in South Shields.

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Fit Flo - Lowdown in Lockdown series 2

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Fit Flo offers her thoughts of life and the events in The Close and The Drive in this episode from our second series of monologues from the fictional residents of The Close in South Shields.

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Hot Tub Hannah - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode from our second series of monologues from the fictional residents of The Close in South Shields. Hot Tub Hannah has her say about the disturbance on The Drive.

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Arry Johnson (Johno) - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Arry Jonson updates us on what he believes has been happening in The Drive in this episode from our second series of monologues from the fictional residents of The Close in South Shields.  

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Terry The Towel - Lowdown in Lockdown Series 2

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the second series of short monologues from the residents of The Close in South Shields. In this episode we are back with Terry The Towel, can he enlighten us to what has been going on in The Drive?  

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Trailer - Series Two Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:44:48 GMT

Series two starts on 23 September 2020. What is the incident in The Close that has disturbed our residents? 

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Katy from The Drive - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:06:36 GMT

Introducing  Katy from The Drive, a visitor to The Close in South Shields.  She tells us how  life is at the beginning of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Nelly the knitter - Lowdown in Lockdown

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Nellie the Knitter from Number 5 The Close in South Shields gives an insight to what she was been doing at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Dunk - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Dunk, a new resident of The Close in South Shields shares his thoughts at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Arfur Goth - Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Introducing Arthur Goth (Arfur) from No.9 The Close in South Shields who tells us how he was feeling at the beginning of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Walter - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Walter the resident of No. 11 The Close in South Shields tells us how he manages at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Sparra Baraclough - Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Introducing Sparra Baraclough from The Close in South Shields who tells us how he has been feeling about the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Rider - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Rider from Number 4 The Close in South Shields gives an insight to what he was doing at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Penny Lane - Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Penny Lane the resident of No. 7 The Close in South Shields shares her thoughts at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Stottie Shields - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Introducing Stottie Shields from The Close in South Shields who tells us how he has been feeling about the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Fit Flo - Lowdown in Lockdown

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Fit Flo from Number 1 The Close in South Shields gives an insight to what she was doing at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Hot Tub Hannah - Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Hot Tub  Hannah of Number 3 The Close in South Shields talks about her first few weeks at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Arry Johnson (Johno) - Lowdown in Lockdown

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:50:01 GMT

Arry Johnson a resident of The Close in South Shields shares his thoughts at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Terry The Towel - Lowdown in Lockdown

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:16:05 GMT

Terry the Towel a resident of The Close in South Shields shares his thoughts at the start of the Covid 19 Lockdown

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Trailer for Lowdown in Lockdown monologues

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:33:34 GMT

A new series of short monologues from the residents of The Close currently living through the Covid-19 lockdown. 

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