Winol Review Term 2
Just thought I’d blog up my notes from this week’s work on WINOl to help me with my critical analysis.
Week 1:
In the first week of the second term, myself and other senior members of the sports desk decided to go ahead with a normal ‘sportsweek’ bulletin, while the news team went ahead with a ‘dummy run’.
My job was to go and film Winchester City in two games in 3 days, and do a football highlights ‘double package’.
The camera work for the first goal in the first game was poor, but I put this down to being out of practise with the zoom.
The scripting was good and I was praised by my editor as well as the sports team for it. However my voice-over sounded very echoey, which ruined the package audibly. I was advised on where is best to do voice-overs, and I never had the same problem again this term.
I think the footage of the second game was particularly good, and the as-live commentary by Will Cooper added a bit of feel to the piece, as it was a dramatic game to be covering. I also captured the club owner running onto the pitch, which made the footage seem more exciting, and we used the clip in the opening sequence.
I also did an as-live commentary for Aimee’s Eastleigh package, which is was quite pleased with as I thought it helped capture the moment and give the package a more professional feel.
Week 2:
In week 2 I had a more behind the scenes role, helping the less experienced members of the team with their packages.
I also did an ‘as-live’ commentary for Gareth’s Basingstoke vs Eastleigh package, which I was pretty pleased with, and I was careful not to pre-empt what was going to happen.
However the snippets of as-live apparently appeared to be too pre-rehearsed, and we were told to try and make them sound more natural in future, perhaps by being unsure of exactly what was happening.
In week 2 I also chose the bedding music for Gareth’s ‘potted history’ piece. I found the rights-free on garage band and I think it complimented the piece rather well.
Week 3:
I took this advice on board in the third week, where once again I did some as-live commentary. I helped Will filming the Eastleigh double package, before helping him with the scripting, which made me easier for me to employ the as-live commentary.
During this week I also worked alongside Aimee Pickering making a new opening sequence for Sportsweek. This entailed finding pieces of footage which we felt gave the right atmosphere for the show, as well as clips of some of the most impressive footage we’ve filmed. We used slow motion to emphasise some of the shots. I chose the music off Garage Band, as it is free of copyright and I felt that it was suitable for a sports show, and worked well with the pictures.
Week 4:
Week 4 was arguably my most productive week, and it included some of my best work of the year so far. The show started with our new opening sequence, which was complimented by lecturers and peers alike.
The opening story of Sportsweek was one that I found myself, using contacts I have within sport at the University. I set up an informal interview with the captain of the University football team, and filmed him the players warming up in the background. This worked well for the piece, but Angus that it wasn’t as tightly cropped as it should have been. I also used GV’s in the piece which I filmed before the game started, which I used over the interview to make it more interesting and easier to watch.
The reason for this being news worthy was because of the size of the game, and the fact history was potentially going to be made.
I also did a tight zoom shot of one of the players to be used in the opening sequence.
I made the conscious decision to not use an as-live commentary in the package, as it is unrealistic that a University sports event would have commentary over it.
I was pleased with my scripting once again, and I was careful not to use too many cliché’s.
The camerawork wasn’t particularly good, but I think I made the best out of a bad filming venue. However I was told by Angus to try and be less clumsy with the zoom option as it looks unprofessional.
I did a rare post-match interview with a player, which was of a very informal tone, which I thought captured the moment brilliantly which is why I used it in the package.
Later on in the show I stood in the studio, and explained the league tables to the camera. I wore smart clothes as this is what would be worn in a professional studio, but I tried to not sound too formal.
I felt this was a success as it looked pretty professional, and also gave another dimension to the show. However if I was to do it again I would try and be more relaxed about it and look less serious. There should have been more banter between myself and the anchor as well, but I thought for the first time of doing the feature it was a reasonable success.
Week 5:
In week 5 I did two football highlights packages.
This involved as usual going to games, filming them, and cutting down the footage into short highlights packages. As usual I was comfortable in writing my scripts and was particularly pleased with them.
However I failed to notice a significant error which I made in the AFC Totton package. Despite knowing the name of the team in question I repeatedly got the name wrong in my voiceover calling ‘Yate Town, ‘Tate Town’.
This is potentially a fatal error as it is factually inaccurate, and if aired this would have been a major problem. However my sports editor found the error, and I came in as soon as I could to help eradicate the problem. We managed to cover up the error, thus saving the package and consequently Sportsweek for week 5.
This was a momentary lapse of concentration, and was an eye-opener, because although I am very confident in writing my scripts, it is pivotal to get other people to look over your work (particularly the editor) before considering a piece of work done.
My second package was another highlights package featuring the university football team. I made a conscious effort to be steady with the zoom, as once again the place I was filming from wasn’t ideal. I was accurate with the script, but was told to make sure I don’t over word them. At times the sentences I was using were too long, and needed to be more ‘phrase-like’.
Week six
This week saw the return of ‘Winol Woodwork’ which I did twice last term with a lot of success. This time we took the camera’s to Basingstoke Town, to film them in the entertaining sports feature. We knew that this would get us a lot of hits for the show as they have a good fan-base, which may have otherwise been lost due to the fact we weren’t covering their game that week.
I altered the Piece to Camera to try and make it more visually interesting, and included footage from previous editions of the feature. Another change was freezing the screen when the players names come up, as feedback had told us that often the straps were coming up and disappearing too quickly. For one reason or another the timings were a little out and the straps came up a little bit too early in the final product.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
HCJ-Economics notes
HCJ
Economics
Economics analyses the production, distribution and consumption of goods, whilst explaining how economies work.
An economist would argue that money is the controlling force of the universe.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith believed in the utility theory, in which people make money as a means of boosting their own personal utility.-Utility being the measurement of money.
He believed that the self-interest was the main driving motive behind economics, and strongly argued that each person should be free to maximise their potential financially. And that state policies should be in order to maximise ones wealth.
Keynes
The main idea within Keynesian economics is that of ‘supply creating its own demand’.
Keynes attempted to develop a theory that would explain what determines saving, consumption, investment and production. In that theory, the interaction of aggregate demand and aggregate supply determines the level of output and employment in the economy.
Keynes was massively against over-saving and would encourage a society where people spend what they earn, similarly to that of Gordon Brown’s government. This is because, saving money cuts the demand.
He would argue that society should keep supplying, and keep demanding. He assumed that extra spending allows businesses enough money to hire more people and pay them, which in turn allows a further increase in consumer spending. This is because society can’t absorb profit.
A country where this theory appears to be strongly opposed is China, where government spending is kept at a minimum. In China spending is frowned upon, and the money is just collected and not spent. This means that there is not enough money to consume.
Economics
Economics analyses the production, distribution and consumption of goods, whilst explaining how economies work.
An economist would argue that money is the controlling force of the universe.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith believed in the utility theory, in which people make money as a means of boosting their own personal utility.-Utility being the measurement of money.
He believed that the self-interest was the main driving motive behind economics, and strongly argued that each person should be free to maximise their potential financially. And that state policies should be in order to maximise ones wealth.
Keynes
The main idea within Keynesian economics is that of ‘supply creating its own demand’.
Keynes attempted to develop a theory that would explain what determines saving, consumption, investment and production. In that theory, the interaction of aggregate demand and aggregate supply determines the level of output and employment in the economy.
Keynes was massively against over-saving and would encourage a society where people spend what they earn, similarly to that of Gordon Brown’s government. This is because, saving money cuts the demand.
He would argue that society should keep supplying, and keep demanding. He assumed that extra spending allows businesses enough money to hire more people and pay them, which in turn allows a further increase in consumer spending. This is because society can’t absorb profit.
A country where this theory appears to be strongly opposed is China, where government spending is kept at a minimum. In China spending is frowned upon, and the money is just collected and not spent. This means that there is not enough money to consume.
Monday, 22 November 2010
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Friedrich Nietzsche-The original Mr Motivator?
Nietzsche was born in Germany in 1854, and froma young age was the 'man of the house' after the death of his Dad, who had lost his sanity and then his life.
Many people believe that he was heavily influenced by Kant because of this.
Nietzsche's main idea was that 'God is Dead', and he belived in the possibility of a superman. Some people reject the 'God is dead' idea because they refuse to accept that someone worshipped so widely, and who's teachings are followed so religiously by millions is not existing.
However many enjoy and brace the idea that God is dead, and that the meaning of life is to try and become 'superman' like.
Personally I think that trying to better yourself is a fairly positive philosophy to have, and as a sportsman I can relate to it. This is because in sport sucess often comes as a bi-product of hard work. For example if you look after your body, and train it for your sport you will be more sucessful when participating.
Neitzsche also exclaims 'man is omething that will be overcome' and he belives that man is merely in the middle between beast and overman. And by staying on the subject of sport you can find evidence to back this up, because sprinters are running faster than ever before, and technology has made life less dependant on man.
Many people believe that he was heavily influenced by Kant because of this.
Nietzsche's main idea was that 'God is Dead', and he belived in the possibility of a superman. Some people reject the 'God is dead' idea because they refuse to accept that someone worshipped so widely, and who's teachings are followed so religiously by millions is not existing.
However many enjoy and brace the idea that God is dead, and that the meaning of life is to try and become 'superman' like.
Personally I think that trying to better yourself is a fairly positive philosophy to have, and as a sportsman I can relate to it. This is because in sport sucess often comes as a bi-product of hard work. For example if you look after your body, and train it for your sport you will be more sucessful when participating.
Neitzsche also exclaims 'man is omething that will be overcome' and he belives that man is merely in the middle between beast and overman. And by staying on the subject of sport you can find evidence to back this up, because sprinters are running faster than ever before, and technology has made life less dependant on man.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Communist Manifesto Seminar Paper
The Communist Manifesto
Communism is a social structure where classes are abolished, and property is commonly controlled, as well as being a philosophy and social movement which tries to create such a society through revolution. After reading the drafts of Engel, Karl Marx was able to write the Communist Manifesto.
The Communist Manifesto attempts to explain the goals of Communism, as well as the theory behind it all. It argued that because of the Capitalist society we live in, there is a constant struggle in terms of class, and that this has an effect on all historical developments.
Marx believed that capitalism was unstable, and the Manifesto cited that the elimination of social classes within society couldn’t happen through a change in government. Instead it was argued that a Revolution was needed.
The Manifesto is made up of four parts. The first section discusses the relationship between proletarians and bourgeoisie, and how this leads to an unfair and unstable society.
It begins by explaining how Communism has been ‘demonised’ within Europe, and describe how they have assembled in London, in order to write the manifesto in an attempt to change peoples mis-conceptions of Communism, which people like Marx thought was unfair and completely inaccurate.
Arguably the most alarming part of the first section is also the most fundamental part which is Marx’s’ belief that the general direction of history is inevitable. This is largely because of the emphasis on Economics that Marx has. He believes that history is shaped plainly by Economics, and doesn’t place any importance on elements such as culture, race, and religion.
Later on in the first section Marx goes onto to talk about the workers themselves, and states that the workers have almost become like part of the machinery itself, such is their treatment by their rulers who exploit them. He also mentions how this class of people known as the Proletarians is unique, as they can connect with each other because of what Marx describes as the miserable existence they each share. He also outlines how they are increasing in numbers, which is possibly done to encourage the readers that a revolution is a realistic target for them. This is further outlined by the way Proletariats are described as being people who have nothing to lose, because they do not possess much property themselves. However it is also clear to see that Marx feels it is important that the people are ready for revolution, which possibly explains the detail that the Communist Manifesto goes into.
The second part of the Manifesto describes the relationship between the working class, and the communists, with the main theme being that of overthrowing the Bourgeoisie, and taking over political power as a people.
This section also responds to the criticisms which have been aimed at Communism in the past, and Marx appears to have no fear of offending and responds to them rather harshly in the Manifesto.
The criticism which I found most interesting was the questioning of the communist idea of abolishing country and nationality. Marx answered by saying that the Proletariat have been robbed of their nationality, and thus don’t have it to lose. What I found interesting is that I have found working class people to be of a generally patriotic nature, but I can only assume that Marx would put this down to delusion, which is a bi-product of the capitalist society of which they are living in.
He also attacks the Bourgeoisie’s family and education based criticisms, as he believes the working class are robed of this because of industry.
In this section Marx also begins to mention what he wants to happen during the revolution, which is essentially the working class taking control, and the elimination of private property, which is when it becomes clear just how much Marx wouldn’t have seen eye to eye with the likes of John Locke!
The third section of the Manifesto looks at socialist and communist literature in a critical way. The three theories that he does a critique on are the Reactionaries, the Conservative Socialists, and the Critical Utopian Socialists.
I think it would be fair to say the one which is most relevant now is that of the Conservative Socialists because they employed ideas such as the minimum wage in a way to try and make a more balanced society and Marx dismisses it as being a way of making life as a proletariat more bearable, and thus helping capitalism. This is still relevant today in Britain because there is a minimum wage in place, and not all of the main political parties agree with the system in place. Marx also dismisses Welfare and Social Security as being attempts to benefit the capitalist system.
The fourth and final section of the Manifesto is that of the role of communism in relation to other political parties and movements, and also reveals their political agenda.
In this part they call on workers to unite as one, and fight against the capitalist society that they are supposedly forced to suffer in. They promise them that under Communism they would lead improved lives.
The manifesto ends with a rallying cry, not to dissimilar to lines which you might find in the Manfiesto’s of contemporary political parties. However they don’t simply say ‘vote for change’, it reads “working men of all countries, unite”.
Communism is a social structure where classes are abolished, and property is commonly controlled, as well as being a philosophy and social movement which tries to create such a society through revolution. After reading the drafts of Engel, Karl Marx was able to write the Communist Manifesto.
The Communist Manifesto attempts to explain the goals of Communism, as well as the theory behind it all. It argued that because of the Capitalist society we live in, there is a constant struggle in terms of class, and that this has an effect on all historical developments.
Marx believed that capitalism was unstable, and the Manifesto cited that the elimination of social classes within society couldn’t happen through a change in government. Instead it was argued that a Revolution was needed.
The Manifesto is made up of four parts. The first section discusses the relationship between proletarians and bourgeoisie, and how this leads to an unfair and unstable society.
It begins by explaining how Communism has been ‘demonised’ within Europe, and describe how they have assembled in London, in order to write the manifesto in an attempt to change peoples mis-conceptions of Communism, which people like Marx thought was unfair and completely inaccurate.
Arguably the most alarming part of the first section is also the most fundamental part which is Marx’s’ belief that the general direction of history is inevitable. This is largely because of the emphasis on Economics that Marx has. He believes that history is shaped plainly by Economics, and doesn’t place any importance on elements such as culture, race, and religion.
Later on in the first section Marx goes onto to talk about the workers themselves, and states that the workers have almost become like part of the machinery itself, such is their treatment by their rulers who exploit them. He also mentions how this class of people known as the Proletarians is unique, as they can connect with each other because of what Marx describes as the miserable existence they each share. He also outlines how they are increasing in numbers, which is possibly done to encourage the readers that a revolution is a realistic target for them. This is further outlined by the way Proletariats are described as being people who have nothing to lose, because they do not possess much property themselves. However it is also clear to see that Marx feels it is important that the people are ready for revolution, which possibly explains the detail that the Communist Manifesto goes into.
The second part of the Manifesto describes the relationship between the working class, and the communists, with the main theme being that of overthrowing the Bourgeoisie, and taking over political power as a people.
This section also responds to the criticisms which have been aimed at Communism in the past, and Marx appears to have no fear of offending and responds to them rather harshly in the Manifesto.
The criticism which I found most interesting was the questioning of the communist idea of abolishing country and nationality. Marx answered by saying that the Proletariat have been robbed of their nationality, and thus don’t have it to lose. What I found interesting is that I have found working class people to be of a generally patriotic nature, but I can only assume that Marx would put this down to delusion, which is a bi-product of the capitalist society of which they are living in.
He also attacks the Bourgeoisie’s family and education based criticisms, as he believes the working class are robed of this because of industry.
In this section Marx also begins to mention what he wants to happen during the revolution, which is essentially the working class taking control, and the elimination of private property, which is when it becomes clear just how much Marx wouldn’t have seen eye to eye with the likes of John Locke!
The third section of the Manifesto looks at socialist and communist literature in a critical way. The three theories that he does a critique on are the Reactionaries, the Conservative Socialists, and the Critical Utopian Socialists.
I think it would be fair to say the one which is most relevant now is that of the Conservative Socialists because they employed ideas such as the minimum wage in a way to try and make a more balanced society and Marx dismisses it as being a way of making life as a proletariat more bearable, and thus helping capitalism. This is still relevant today in Britain because there is a minimum wage in place, and not all of the main political parties agree with the system in place. Marx also dismisses Welfare and Social Security as being attempts to benefit the capitalist system.
The fourth and final section of the Manifesto is that of the role of communism in relation to other political parties and movements, and also reveals their political agenda.
In this part they call on workers to unite as one, and fight against the capitalist society that they are supposedly forced to suffer in. They promise them that under Communism they would lead improved lives.
The manifesto ends with a rallying cry, not to dissimilar to lines which you might find in the Manfiesto’s of contemporary political parties. However they don’t simply say ‘vote for change’, it reads “working men of all countries, unite”.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Shadowing a Labour Candidate
9:30 am on a cold spring morning in April, and I’m heading towards the office of the Ipswich Labour Party.
On arrival of the office I am introduced to the team behind Chris Mole, including his secretaries, and his agent Bill Knowles. However, Mr Mole is absent, and his whereabouts are unknown to everyone, including his agent.
The imaginative plans for the day are already cancelled, because Mole is busy preparing for a local Hustings Meeting in the evening. I am told the five leaders of the main local parties will be there having a debate, but ‘not riff raff like the BNP’ I am assured by his agent, who cuts the figure of a friendly Grandfather, and speaks with a soft tone. There is a team of about seven or eight seemingly enthusiastic middle-to- old aged people working on leaflets, and phone canvassing in the office. The atmosphere is friendly but focussed.
It is five sweaty hours before a flustered looking Mr Mole walks into the office, wearing a striped suit which wouldn’t look out of place in big city business, and spectacles with distinguished red frames.
In his solicitor-like office he introduces himself politely, and recommends I spend some time with him the following day. He speaks calmly, but comes across as a man pressure.
On the recommendation of the councillor I attend the Hustings Meeting, and on the journey there I am told how he quite often has the tendency to get flustered and ‘ramble’ at times and is out of his comfort zone in these situations. We approach the venue of the Meeting, an ageing church near the Town Centre, which is filled with local people, who appear to dress a generation or two behind normality.
Mole sits back in his seat with his arms folded, and looks up at the traditional dark wooden ceiling of the church. He has an aura of power about him, which his counterparts who are all smaller physically smaller don’t possess.
Mole often stutters when trying to get his point across, and doesn’t smile once during the debate, which quickly becomes a tedious affair. Mole often seems irritated by his counterparts, which leads to more arm crossing and ceiling staring.
The following day, and there is more of a buzz around the office. Joan Ruddock, minister for climate is due to visit the town. As Mr Mole waits outside the dated train station for his guest, he takes a glance at my newspaper, and humorously questions a headline relating to the growing popularity of Nick Clegg. He stands with his hands behind his overcoat covered back and paces the meeting area of the station. On the arrival of Mrs Ruddock, Mole rushes over to say his greetings, and looks much like a man greeting a close friend. He then cheerfully introduces myself and three of his councillors to the guest, but not before double checking the name of his shadowing journalist first!
We then rush into cars, (Ruddock and Mole going into the newest car) and drive to Ipswich furniture project, a run down warehouse where they refurnish and recycle second hand furniture. Mrs Ruddock with her designer red bag and shoes combination looks somewhat out of place amongst the recycled sofa’s and washing machines. However Mole looks alarmingly comfortable in this environment, and listens intently to the man walking us around the tatty site, and appears to have plenty to say about the project, and appears genuinely interested in the technical side. Mole even spends time chatting to workers about the manual side of the project which appears to impress his guest.
The cars then speed off to a nearby Primary School to do some canvassing at the school gates. Labour rosettes are distributed keenly by a councillor, and Mr Mole is keen that all of us have one. Whilst waiting for the canvassing to begin Mole turns his attentions to Mrs Ruddock, and quizzes her on her local constituency. Once again he adopts the confident, knowledgeable tone which was apparent at the furniture project, but lacking at the Hustings meeting where he appeared an anxious figure.
When handing out the literature, Mr Mole cuts a polite and enthusiastic figure, but despite being hurried, appears unflustered. Standing by the school gates on a bright but chilly April afternoon, Mole keenly shakes hands with electors of which he is familiar with, and seemingly takes the occasional cold-shoulder treatment in his stride. A teacher from the school comes out briefly for a chat, and Mr Mole laughs off suggestions of teachers getting pay-rises.
Mr Mole is then confronted by the mother of a pupil, who complains about the schools bullying policy. Mole appears caring, and humble but explains there isn’t a lot he can do and refers her to a school governor, who just so happens to be his agent!
Later as the sky goes from blue to grey, and the rush hour traffic begins to materialise, Mr Mole, and 6 of his councillors make their way to North Ipswich for some canvassing. Mole frequently waits at the gates of the front gardens, and waits to be invited to speak to the tenants of each house, and appears only keen to speak to people who want to listen. On the walk I quiz Mr Mole on the previous nights events of which he admits were a ‘nightmare’. He also agrees that he is far more comfortable talking to the public privately than in debates.
Mole then finds himself in a 15 minute ‘doorstop debate’ in which he argues the case for Labour party on a national basis. Mole exclaims that it was ‘an interesting discussion’ of which he ‘thoroughly enjoyed’, but concedes he may not have done enough to win the vote of that elector.
Soon after, I am being driven home by a middle-aged labour councillor, who in his tobacco smell ridden car concedes that Labour’s hold of Ipswich may be about to come to an end.
On arrival of the office I am introduced to the team behind Chris Mole, including his secretaries, and his agent Bill Knowles. However, Mr Mole is absent, and his whereabouts are unknown to everyone, including his agent.
The imaginative plans for the day are already cancelled, because Mole is busy preparing for a local Hustings Meeting in the evening. I am told the five leaders of the main local parties will be there having a debate, but ‘not riff raff like the BNP’ I am assured by his agent, who cuts the figure of a friendly Grandfather, and speaks with a soft tone. There is a team of about seven or eight seemingly enthusiastic middle-to- old aged people working on leaflets, and phone canvassing in the office. The atmosphere is friendly but focussed.
It is five sweaty hours before a flustered looking Mr Mole walks into the office, wearing a striped suit which wouldn’t look out of place in big city business, and spectacles with distinguished red frames.
In his solicitor-like office he introduces himself politely, and recommends I spend some time with him the following day. He speaks calmly, but comes across as a man pressure.
On the recommendation of the councillor I attend the Hustings Meeting, and on the journey there I am told how he quite often has the tendency to get flustered and ‘ramble’ at times and is out of his comfort zone in these situations. We approach the venue of the Meeting, an ageing church near the Town Centre, which is filled with local people, who appear to dress a generation or two behind normality.
Mole sits back in his seat with his arms folded, and looks up at the traditional dark wooden ceiling of the church. He has an aura of power about him, which his counterparts who are all smaller physically smaller don’t possess.
Mole often stutters when trying to get his point across, and doesn’t smile once during the debate, which quickly becomes a tedious affair. Mole often seems irritated by his counterparts, which leads to more arm crossing and ceiling staring.
The following day, and there is more of a buzz around the office. Joan Ruddock, minister for climate is due to visit the town. As Mr Mole waits outside the dated train station for his guest, he takes a glance at my newspaper, and humorously questions a headline relating to the growing popularity of Nick Clegg. He stands with his hands behind his overcoat covered back and paces the meeting area of the station. On the arrival of Mrs Ruddock, Mole rushes over to say his greetings, and looks much like a man greeting a close friend. He then cheerfully introduces myself and three of his councillors to the guest, but not before double checking the name of his shadowing journalist first!
We then rush into cars, (Ruddock and Mole going into the newest car) and drive to Ipswich furniture project, a run down warehouse where they refurnish and recycle second hand furniture. Mrs Ruddock with her designer red bag and shoes combination looks somewhat out of place amongst the recycled sofa’s and washing machines. However Mole looks alarmingly comfortable in this environment, and listens intently to the man walking us around the tatty site, and appears to have plenty to say about the project, and appears genuinely interested in the technical side. Mole even spends time chatting to workers about the manual side of the project which appears to impress his guest.
The cars then speed off to a nearby Primary School to do some canvassing at the school gates. Labour rosettes are distributed keenly by a councillor, and Mr Mole is keen that all of us have one. Whilst waiting for the canvassing to begin Mole turns his attentions to Mrs Ruddock, and quizzes her on her local constituency. Once again he adopts the confident, knowledgeable tone which was apparent at the furniture project, but lacking at the Hustings meeting where he appeared an anxious figure.
When handing out the literature, Mr Mole cuts a polite and enthusiastic figure, but despite being hurried, appears unflustered. Standing by the school gates on a bright but chilly April afternoon, Mole keenly shakes hands with electors of which he is familiar with, and seemingly takes the occasional cold-shoulder treatment in his stride. A teacher from the school comes out briefly for a chat, and Mr Mole laughs off suggestions of teachers getting pay-rises.
Mr Mole is then confronted by the mother of a pupil, who complains about the schools bullying policy. Mole appears caring, and humble but explains there isn’t a lot he can do and refers her to a school governor, who just so happens to be his agent!
Later as the sky goes from blue to grey, and the rush hour traffic begins to materialise, Mr Mole, and 6 of his councillors make their way to North Ipswich for some canvassing. Mole frequently waits at the gates of the front gardens, and waits to be invited to speak to the tenants of each house, and appears only keen to speak to people who want to listen. On the walk I quiz Mr Mole on the previous nights events of which he admits were a ‘nightmare’. He also agrees that he is far more comfortable talking to the public privately than in debates.
Mole then finds himself in a 15 minute ‘doorstop debate’ in which he argues the case for Labour party on a national basis. Mole exclaims that it was ‘an interesting discussion’ of which he ‘thoroughly enjoyed’, but concedes he may not have done enough to win the vote of that elector.
Soon after, I am being driven home by a middle-aged labour councillor, who in his tobacco smell ridden car concedes that Labour’s hold of Ipswich may be about to come to an end.
Friday, 26 March 2010
4th Radio Story-Charlotte Cooper
Winchester’s very own Charlotte Cooper has signed onto The Beach Boys record label Brother Records.
The twenty year old first came to the attention of the band at a Beach Boys convention when she was just thirteen. Whilst there, she was given the opportunity to perform on stage, and she was spotted by a record producer in the crowd.
Cooper who once performed in front of a 20,000 crowd at a Beach Boys concert in Los Angeles, is now hoping to do some local gigs to gain more experience before completing her degree in June.
[Audio]
Cooper believes that her singing style has developed since being spotted, and likens her new material to that of MTV award winner Taylor Swift.
The twenty year old first came to the attention of the band at a Beach Boys convention when she was just thirteen. Whilst there, she was given the opportunity to perform on stage, and she was spotted by a record producer in the crowd.
Cooper who once performed in front of a 20,000 crowd at a Beach Boys concert in Los Angeles, is now hoping to do some local gigs to gain more experience before completing her degree in June.
[Audio]
Cooper believes that her singing style has developed since being spotted, and likens her new material to that of MTV award winner Taylor Swift.
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