Playback Magazine December 2006 (No. 368)
Giant - Ally Smith talks to Christine Muir, Marketing and Administration Officer of Giant, Creative Adventures for all Kids. They are the leading developers of inclusive arts for all children aged 3-11 and their families. They have just launched The Giant Handbook on what they do and how to get involved. The book is also available in braille, large print and audio formats. Tel: 0141 357 5000,
web-site: www.giantproductions.org.
Alexander Brothers - Gordon Luke met up with the famous Scottish duo, in the Albert Hall in Stirling, who have been entertaining for 48 years. They have just released a new CD entitled ‘Tributes’ which pays tribute to many of the Scottish entertainers such as Chic Murray, Andy Stewart, Francie and Jose, Callum Kennedy and Jimmy Shand.
Dickens Museum - Alan Sturmey recently moved to Portsmouth and his first assignment was to visit the birthplace of Charles Dickens. He spoke to Rosalinda Hardyman.
Humanware Christmas Offers - Gordon talks to Lucy Naismith, Scottish Area Representative for Humanware products.
Freephone: 0800 587 2589,
e-mail: lucy.naismith@humanware.com
Christmas in other Countries - Peter Fraser recently met up with Ulf Rosenberg from Norway, Nelly Unternaehrer from Switzerland, and Jappie Dijkstra from Holland. They talk about customs and traditions at Christmas in their own countries.
Morning Has Broken/Child In a Manger - John Cavanagh presents a shortened version of one of his Songlines programmes he produced for BBC Radio Scotland. It tells the origins of Morning Has Broken which became the popular Christmas Carol Child in a Manger.
