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Welcome to Heeley Writers R.I.P. This was an organisation that myself and many friends enjoyed the support of some twenty odd years ago. (Very odd years!) It was for a long time a member group of The Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers. A left-wing gobfull of a title if ever there was one! However, it too was a worthwhile effort until someone made off with the funds! This is side...

Time to get out your foot-stomping boots! Listen here to the epic journey of 'Treebeard', the band that refuses to die, in our conversation with Chris McMahon, Founder, Anchor, and Architect of Reinvention. Treebeard's music crosses boundaries from traditional Celtic reels and jigs to a solid rock performance. This band deserves to be heard live so look them up and go. And don't forget those boots...

The short podcast this time is 'Annie', my first extended narrative poem, occasioned by a visit to someone who had just suffered a severe trauma. If you want to hear what that was, listen on... This poem has a long history as you will hear if you play the intro. Enjoy! (if that's the operative word...) Thank you for listening and following our podcasts. Cheers, Bill Allerton & Nellie

Patricio Ormeño. I can't even say it properly but come over here and listen to this lovely man in conversation with The Urban Tiger and his equally lovely music, recorded Live right here in The Lair! Explore how Patricio came to live and love in Sheffield and the driving forces behind his life, hopes and dreams.

FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY: Bryony Doran, Author, Poet and Comedienne, in conversation with The Urban Tiger. Bryony's collection of poetry 'Bullet Proof', an unflinching examination of her emotional experiences while her son was fighting in Afghanistan, is published by Bloodaxe Books in their new anthology, 'Home Front'.

The Urban Tiger In fascinating conversation with Ollie Francis, a name to look out for in the near future. Plus: Sand Castle, one of the most emotionally resounding short stories I have ever heard, followed by a narrative poem of heart-wrenching dimension and an extract from Ollie's forthcoming novel: 'Futuredebt'

My tribute to Pete Smith. Folk singer/songwriter I have known and admired for many years. (Now includes my poem for Annie!) Pete is live at the Crookes Folk Club, Princess Royal pub, Slinn St., Sheffield S10 1NW at 8.30pm on 2nd. November 2017. https://www.facebook.com/CrookesFolkClub/ for more information. Peter is something of a one-off, in the nicest possible way. Listen, and learn how to live....

Sarah Purchon is an aspirational writer. Based in Sheffield UK, Sarah manages to juggle a husband, a retired greyhound and an 8 month old child (but not necessarily in that order!). Sarah is about to complete a novel for teenage readers with the title of 'Phoenix'. The main protagonist is Lily Phoenix, a girl about to discover just how amazing she truly is. Teenagers will find this book inspiratio...

Hello World! A big Thank You to all our listeners and subscribers wherever you are in the world. Listen to this and see if you recognise yourself. Plus, The Pearl Garden, coming up next on Urban Tiger Radio, conversations with new and aspiring writers. Remember... you heard them first right here on Urban Tiger Radio!

Every now and then we find a reason to pop our cork... This is mine... Don't misunderstand me, I love my City. And so do Roy Blackman, Paul Middleton, Mo Andrews and the others that appear in this podcast. What I don't personally love is the continual stream of ideologically dogmatic idiocy from those who, for whatever reason, (lack of hope, imagination?), we unerringly put in charge of it. Look a...

Hi. This short podcast is dedicated to the memory of Rhoda Swindells, the wife of Howard Swindells, the subject of our Kelham Island Discs number 3. I met Rhoda several times at The Gardeners Rest and various other events but most notably in the kitchen of the house where I interviewed Howard. Rhoda was obviously seriously ill at that time and Howard displayed such care and affection with her that...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. En...

Hi. This is an introduction to 'Children's Hour' by Urban Tiger Radio. This is a separate stream so if the content of this short intro appeals to those of you who have children of almost any age, search for 'Childrens Hour' on iTunes, Stitcher or Google or wherever you receive your podcasts and let them have a listen. There is a serialised tale on there called 'Sir Tingly & The Quest for The Dargo...