I co-host a monthly radio show ReCooper8 with my bestie, Katie Abbott, on Arrow FM http://www.arrowfm.co.nz. I am also an unashamed fan of The Archers! I live in Greytown, NZ.
Well, the recording is done, the editing has been completed, and that’s Under Milk Wood all wrapped up! The cast had a listen through a couple of weeks ago, and we were thrilled! Michael Wilson at Arrow FM has done an incredible job. His skill, and patience, have brought the performance to life. The … More Under Milk Wood… broadcast date pending!
…. we have a great show for you this month. As ever, lots of great tunes, including a classic Wedding Present track that I hadn’t heard in a while. Indeed, I even confess to having had a serious crush on David Gedge about 8 mins into the show, so that’s got to be worth the … More In the month of September….
I couldn’t let the Olympics (and the gold rush of Team GB and Team NZ) go unheralded, so we kick off this month’s show with Spandau Ballet’s GOLD! Needless to say, it gets better from there…. apart from, perhaps, the roller disco moment at song 3! Spandau Ballet, Gold Keane, Sovereign Light Café – for … More August’s Playlist
Well, it’s nearly Christmas! But don’t let that spoil a perfectly good month! On ReCooper8 this month, Christmas doesn’t even get a look in… it’s all about the OLYMPICS instead! Man, wasn’t it fantastic? Still missed the bloody synchronised swimming though… that’s four Olympics in a row now that I’ve missed my opportunity to watch … More It’s August!
This month, with a very heavy heart, Featherston must say goodbye to Heather Kary, our community centre’s terrific, indefatigable manager! For over three years now, bar a little break to have her gorgeous daughter Hannah, Heather’s dedication, energy and community spiritedness have made sure that the community centre is a warm and welcoming environment for … More July’s Featured Folk – Heather Kary, Featherston’s Community Centre Manager
It’s not every day you can say, “My boss has published a children’s book!”, unless you happen to work for Lynley Dodd, that is. But I’m proud to say my boss, Phil Percy, has, so I can! Phil, who by day runs his own resource management firm, Perception Planning, has very recently published The Old White Truck, … More New Fiction for Kids – The Old White Truck
Well, after 13 weeks or so of intense rehearsal that special time in every radio actor’s (daaarling!) life has finally arrived – the recording! Our cast of twelve went into the studio to record the first portion of Dylan Thomas’s seminal play on the evening of the 10th July, under the brilliant direction and guidance … More Under Milk Wood – into the Studio!
Something old, something new, and, as I can’t seem to wean myself off the folk, a fair bit of fiddle! Thanks to Rebecca Landman, my faithful UK listener, for introducing me to Laura Marling, and also to our friends the Neilds in Worthing, UK, who shared Gotye with me this month – no, I’m not … More July’s Playlist… what a lot to look forward to!
Ooo, life has been busy in the Cooper household, what with me returning to work, and having more Under Milk Wood rehearsals and recording sessions that you can shake a stick at, so no interview this month I’m afraid. But, don’t let that put you off. Sit back next Thursday at 8pm, and relax and … More In this month of July….
Aurora Designs This month on ReCooper8 I took a quick gander at Aurora Designs, Featherston’s bespoke hat shop, two doors up from Craft Country. According to Aurora’s site at http://www.felt.co.nz, “Aurora Designs specialises in felt cloches and crocheted cloches. Designs are based on the traditions and styles of the 1920s and 1930s but items are … More June’s ‘Featured Folks’ – Aurora Designs and Richard Clark
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