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The Man in the White Suit

This was my very first intro to electronic tunes, here in the Ealing comedy: The Man in the White Suit Composition The “Guggle Glub Gurgle” Leitmotif ofThe Man in the White Suit (1951) Whenever Sidney Stratton’s apparatus is bubbling, or … Continue reading

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CIVIC : my website gallery

Nottingham City Council ceremonies with counsellors and assorted officials. Events covered here include the unveiling of the Brian Clough Statue and the dedication of Speakers Corner. Opening of the Goose Fair. A plaque and memorial stone to honour George Africanus … Continue reading

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A radical British politics rooted in nature is spreading – and the establishment doesn’t like it

From right to roam to anger over polluted rivers, a new breed of activists is pushing back against environmental destruction Sun 21 Apr 2024 13.00 Something very interesting is happening in the UK, to do with nature, the expanses of … Continue reading

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‘We went from naive, hippyish protesters to hardcore anarchists’: the criminal justice bill protests, 30 years on

Protesters in Trafalgar Square, London, May 1994. Photograph: @mattkosnaps It’s three decades since the government’s attempt to ban raves radicalised an oddball coalition of dance fans, squatters and ‘new age’ travellers. What became of the protesters who tried to kill … Continue reading

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MILITARY : my website gallery

Armed Forces Day aims to show the public, various aspects of military life. Invited to cover the Army Presentation Team on their visit to Nottingham University The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment arrived back home following a six-month operational … Continue reading

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Peak District. 2 Hours of Beautiful Landscape Photography

The Derbyshire Peak District National Park Peak District. 2 Hours of Beautiful Landscape Photography by Alan Lodge taken with a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra / Expert RAW #landscape #photography #derbyshire #peakdistrict #nationalpark #peakdistrictphotography #samsung #samsunggalaxy #galaxys22ultra #expertraw

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POLICING : my website gallery

During news coverage, incidents and situations are frequently attended by police. I have attended news conferences, armed situations and public order incidents. The opening of police stations and civic engagements. Within this set, you can see some specialist police units … Continue reading

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Facebook Pix : Nottingham Puppet Festival

https://tinyurl.com/289su3n3 One of the highlights of the festival will be a City Centre day produced by City Arts on Saturday 13 April from 11am which will see puppetry and processions of all scales. Free street theatre, shows, music, and marvellous … Continue reading

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ARTS : my website gallery

Arts, crafts, installations, graffiti, performance ….. and many things able and mysterious.Here a selection from commissions, university degree shows and galleries. Productions by local artists, sculpture and examples of public and performance arts. https://alanlodge.co.uk/index.php/arts

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Interview with Andy Earl, ex NTU

Andy reflects on his journey studying photography in university, delves into his career progression, explores the valuable lessons learned from mistakes, and shares anecdotes from his photo shoots with musicians.

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Facebook Pix : Sunday afternoon at the Sumac 40 years events

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Friday Gay night at the Sumac, Nottingham

Friday Gay night at the Sumac, Nottingham Ft. anarchistwood Insta360 Ace Pro – 4K Video 3840 x2160 #nottingham#punk #insta360 #acepro #4k

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Facebook Pix : Sumac 40 Years gig : Friday Gay Night

https://tinyurl.com/2yjtxfdr anarchistwood … apparently 🙁

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PRIDE : my website gallery

With greater acceptance by society, gay pride events have been gaining in popularity. Shown here, events from Manchester, London, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Greater Manchester Police and the Gay Police Association asked for this group picture before they joined the parade. It … Continue reading

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Glastonbury Festivals Slideshow

Glastonbury Festivals Slideshow. A selection; 1986 onwards ……

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GREEN FESTIVAL : PRESS RELEASE

NOTTINGHAM GREEN FESTIVAL c/o Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone St, Nottingham NG7 6HX PRESS RELEASE Nottingham Green Festival :: Sunday, 8th September 2024 Nottingham Green Festival is now in its 31st year and is organised by grass roots community-based volunteers, not-for-profit … Continue reading

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Interest in working-class photography booms but barriers to industry remain

Despite films and exhibitions celebrating working-class photographers, their voices are increasingly rare today Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent At the end of Tish, the documentary about the photographer Tish Murtha, one of the lingering questions posed by her daughter Ella is … Continue reading

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Lecture 2 Festivals Events 400 pics. 60mins

Festivals, Travellers, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Free Party, Music, Environmental Protest, Reclaim the Street, Unions, Civil Disobedience, Policemen and …….. Lecture Slideshow 2 60mins. 400 pics / 9 sec change

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Film activists better : Media advice for activists

A guide to filming protests on your smartphone – for maximum impact – by one of the most experienced activist filmmakers around. https://peacenews.info/node/10880/film-activists-better 01 Apr 2024 Feature by Zoe Broughton If you film your campaign group in action, the footage … Continue reading

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College of Policing Guidance on Media Relations

 Engagement and communication Media relations 3.10  Media briefings Reporting from a scene Reporting or filming from the scene of an incident is part of the media’s role and they should not be prevented from doing so from a public place. … Continue reading

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