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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast Episode15: Shaun Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Presenters Alan Lynch and his co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries. \nThis May\, Alan sits down with rising Cumbrian author Shaun Wilson\, who tells all on his acclaimed debut novel ‘Malc’s Boy’. Shaun will be coming to Central Library later this month in person for a special author Q&A\, hosted by Tony Walsh \nPlus\, coin collectors will love our special feature with Steve Ingham who tells us all about the Numismatics Society who meet once a month at Central Library. Alan once thought he’d found a rare Rupert the Bear 50 pence\, until the penny dropped… hear more about it in this episode. \nElsewhere\, Elle takes us to reviewers corner once again as she sinks her teeth into the new novel by poet Neil Rollinson called “The Dead Don’t Bleed”. Hear her two cents on it here. \nPlus\, Alan heads to Chorlton and Didsbury Libraries to get the scoop on their latest happenings\, plus news of their involvement in the Chorlton Arts Festival and Didsbury Arts Festival respectfully. \nAnd there’s a roundup of what’s going on around the local Manchester Libraries throughout the month\, a choice archive clip from the Piccadilly Radio archive of when the Pope came to Heaton Mark\, and all the usual fun and games. \nTurn it up\, and tune in to Episode 15 now \nWatch out for a new episode next month….
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-episode-7-with-john-robb/
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CATEGORIES:Music,Podcast
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: Christmas Edition
DESCRIPTION:Step into Christmas with Manchester Libraries for the final Full Volume podcast of 2025.  \nBack for one last hurrah before the year is out\, presenter Alan Lynch and co-host Gary Parkinson have a nostalgic look back at what was a magical year for Manchester Libraries. Reflecting on the successful launch of the podcast and the litany of special guests who appeared on the show\, Gary and Alan also chat to a whole host of staff from across our libraries to get their highlights. Elsewhere Danny Middleton gives us a sneak peak of events coming up in the New Year\, whereas Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes gives us his exclusive insight. \nMeanwhile\, ascending folk artist Hannah Brine gets a grilling on her favourite Christmas songs following her recent concert at the Library. Plus\, we have nostalgic reflections from three Central Library staff who worked in the building during the 1970s and beyond. \nThere’s also plenty of What’s On Tips\, a book review of Christmas classic “A Christmas Carol”\, and much more to enjoy on this December edition of Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast. ***** ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. Receiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, Kate Mosse\, Jackie Kay\, Tynah Matembe\, and Kimberly Whittam\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, folk musician Cole Stacey\, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow\, Manchester’s Lord Mayor\, Councillor John Hacking\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more. ‘Episode 11: Christmas Edition’\, the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now. \nTurn it up\, and tune in – now: Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast by Manchester Libraries | Listen on Spotify\, Apple Podcasts\, Amazon Music | PUSH.fm \nWatch out for a new episode in the new year…
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-christmas/
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Episode 9 ft. Kate Mosse\, Jackie Kay\, & MLF25
DESCRIPTION:Full Volume returns for something of a Manchester Literature Festival Special this October.  \nWith the festival now marking its 20th Anniversary\, host Alan Lynch chats to the acclaimed author Kate Mosse about her two upcoming appearances at Central Library this month\, and gets the scoop on her latest book ‘Feminist History for Every Day of the Year’. \nThere’s also a candid interview with MLF Co-Director Cathy Bolton\, who shares her personal highlights from the last 20 years of the festival\, while offering her top tips for the 2025 edition that’s due to take over multiple venues across the city between 11-26th October. \nElsewhere\, Gary Parkinson heads down to Chorlton Library to sit down with former MLF star and esteemed Scottish poet\, playwright and novelist Jackie Kay. Listen out for a reading of her classic poem ‘George Square’. \nIn honour of National Coming Out Day 2025 on 11th October\, some of the Manchester Libraries staff share their own experiences of coming out\, featuring a range of stories that are sincere\, warm hearted\, and humorous. \nPlus\, there’s plenty of What’s On Tips for the month ahead\, and top preview picks to help you navigate the wealth of events on  at the Manchester Literature Festival. \nTune-in and turn it up! \nStream it on all major services here:\nhttps://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012-96971-32630-87408-90983
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-episode-9-ft-kate-mosse-jackie-kay-mlf25/
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast - Episode 6: Kimberly Whittam
DESCRIPTION:With Summer in full swing Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns for its spectacular sixth edition.  \nWith more features than the complimentary newspapers in the BIPC\, this month’s episode sees host Alan Lynch sitting down with acclaimed Manchester children’s author Kimberly Whittam. Kimberly’s new book ‘Quiet Storm’ has just been selected to be Manchester Libraries’ transition read 2025 – with 8\,000 copies of the brilliant book gifted to local pupils to help them get ready for secondary school. Set in Manchester\, ‘Quiet Storm’ tells the story of Storm who has never liked to stand out from the crowd\, and is based in part on the author’s own experiences as a quiet and sometimes shy child. Find out more in the Full Volume interview. \nFrom the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)\, representatives Louise Murphy and Ellis Quinn\, come in for a chat about their fascinating new exhibition ‘Our Lives\, Our Privacy’ which has been a popular success at Central Library in recent months. Alan takes a deep dive with the duo as they mark the 40th anniversary of the ICO with this exhibition\, and reflect on key moments in history when people’s right to privacy or access to information has been affected – positively or negatively – and the role they have played in protecting our rights. \nThere’s a finely tuned feature with the New Horizons Choir\, as choirmaster Tom and members of the group tell us about how they and Central Library have worked in perfect harmony over the years\, plus the high notes you too could hit in life as part of their community choir. \nContinuing our blockbuster ‘Branch Out’ two-part special\, Alan is joined by chair of the Manchester Libraries Trust Brendan O’Shea; Head of Libraries\, Galleries and Culture Neil MacInnes\, and Sally\, the current Manager of Chorlton Library\, who all appear on the podcast to offer their perspectives on the freshly refurbished space. \nElsewhere\, Alan and his trusty sidekick Gary Parkinson bring you all the best of What’s On across Manchester Libraries this month\, including plugs for the Board Games Club at Central Library\, a ‘Behind The Scenes Tour’\, and the Age Friendly events at Moss Side Powerhouse and Gorton Hub. Plus\, there’s a sneak preview for the highly anticipated “Oasis Week” at Central Library coming this July\, which will feature exclusive live sets\, quizzes\, Q&As\, and so much more. \n‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. \nReceiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated author Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow\, Manchester’s Lord Mayor\, Councillor John Hacking\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, and more. \n‘Episode 6: Kimberly Whittam’\, the sixth episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ is on all major streaming services now.  \nTurn it up\, and tune in to Episode 6 of Full Volume – now: https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012-96971\n\nWatch out for Episode 7 in July… \nhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/09hLTcx3FdMqpXR9ehtOkC?referral=labelaffiliate&utm_source=1110l9T4fAp&utm_medium=Indie_Routenote&utm_campaign=labelaffiliate
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-episode-6-kimberly-whittam/
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: 'Stanley Chow'
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’\, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode.\n\nFilled with all kinds of facts\, features and library-based fun\, this month’s big interview finds Full Volume sitting down with esteemed artist\, illustrator and all-round good guy Stanley Chow. From how The White Stripes helped launch his artistic career to Grammy Nominations and his love of Manchester\, there’s also chat of his recent collaboration with Central Library. Tune-in to get the full scoop. \nA blockbuster ‘Branch Out’ feature finds our host Alan Lynch reporting back to the studio about the grand reopening of Chorlton Library. Speaking to some of the longstanding staff there about their memories of the library and their opinions on its glamourous makeover\, Alan also chats to former Lord Mayor Paul Andrews who was also in attendance for the big reveal. \nElsewhere\, brace yourself for an in-depth analysis of Stephen King’s psychological horror classic ‘The Shining’ from one of Central Library’s brightest new recruits. \nPlus\, Alan and his plucky What’s On sidekick Gary Parkinson bring you all the best events happening across Manchester Libraries this month\, including the return of the award winning Festival of Libraries in June\, which features “Out of this World” Sunday Funday at Central Library\, the arrival of some high tech VR Headsets\, and hot picks from your favourite local libraries. Plus\, listen out for the very exciting news of Manchester libraries being awarded the prestigious ‘Library of the Year’ at the recent British Book Awards 2025. More on that in the episode.\n\n‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. \nReceiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated author Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, Culture and Youth\, Play and Participation Services Neil MacInnes OBE\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, and more.\n\n‘Episode 5: Stanley Chow’\, the fifth episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ is on all major streaming services now. \nTurn it up\, and tune in to Episode 5 of Full Volume – now: https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012 \n\nWatch out for Episode 6 in June…
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-stanley-chow/
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SUMMARY:Full Volume podcast: 'Emma Barnett'
DESCRIPTION:Springing into the new season\, FULL VOLUME: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back with a brand new episode for April. \nPacked with fantastic features\, the lead interview this month finds our host Alan Lynch going head-to-head with top political journalist Emma Barnett. Perhaps best known for hosting the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 and Woman’s Hour\, Emma is also an esteemed columnist and author. Recently appearing at Central Library to talk about her new book ‘Maternity Service’\, you can hear her chatting candidly about Manchester\, maternity leave and motherhood on the latest podcast. \nPlus\, later in the show\, as a fellow mum and Central Library’s new Interim Manager\, Stephanie Hogan\, heads into the book review corner to share her experiences and give her verdict on Emma’s ‘Maternity Service’. \nElsewhere\, Alan takes a trip out to Gorton Hub for this month’s ‘Branch Out’ segment. Speaking to members of the community on World Book Day\, he gets the skinny on some of the wonderful events and services on offer there such as ‘That Bread & Butter Thing’. And listen out for young book lover Oliver and his Guinness World Record breaking ambitions… \nBen Reed of the charity Music For The Senses also makes an appearance to talk about an exciting new Guitar amnesty and art trail project taking place across the city this Summer. \nAnd of course\, there’s the usual round up of exciting happenings across Manchester Libraries for the month ahead\, with Alan’s faithful sidekick Gary Parkinson dropping by with his picks of the bunch and a chat about the grand re-opening of Chorlton Library. Standby for more on Chorlton in the next edition…. \n****\n‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more.  \nReceiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors Dame Jacqueline Wilson and DJ Paulette\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, Culture and Youth\, Play and Participation Services Neil MacInnes OBE\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, and more.  \n‘Episode 4: Emma Barnett’\, the fourth episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ is on all major streaming services now.  \nTurn it up\, and tune in to Episode 4 of Full Volume – now: https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o \nWatch out for Episode 5 in May…
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/full-volume-podcast-emma-barnett/
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