2011
16
Sep

Barry

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Barry Batchelor landscape photo

We very excited to introduce the newest member of our team, photographer and Wotton-resident Barry Batchelor. Barry has recently retired after 30 years working as a member of the Press Association, photographing everything from Royal occasions and papal appearances to events such as the miners’ strike and the signing of the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland. Barry will be photographing anyone and everyone who would like to take »

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2011
14
Sep
_AJ13731

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Will Sanderson-Thwaite from Gecko will no longer be able to record with us on Sunday. We need to find another male vocalist immediately. Can you help? Do you know someone in the area (who hasn’t yet auditioned) who has a pop-friendly, male voice? Needs to be able to hold harmony lines confidently, sing relatively high and work well as part of a team. By helping us to spread the word by sharing this on Facebook »

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2011
13
Sep
CIMG0308

So, it’s only five days until we go into the studio! This seems like a good moment to tell you about the wonderful musicians we’ll be working with… On acoustic bass: Jim Barr. Even if you don’t recognise his name, you’ll probably have heard his playing, on recordings by artists such as Portishead, Peter Gabriel and the award winning Get the Blessing. On steel string, 12 string and dobro guitars: Andy Christie. Andy »

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_AJ13889

So, why am I doing all this? Quite simply, because this community has helped and supported me through difficult times and I want to give something back. And the more I’ve talked to people here about my experiences, the more I’ve realised that many others feel the same way. We all have stories to tell about what community means to us and we all have something to share. If you’d like to know more about my story and what inspired me »

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