DOVER CALLING Peter Cocks & John Orchard

Join hosts Peter Cocks and John Orchard for a locked down chat with the Museum of British Folklore's Simon Costin and Mellany Robinson reliving the events of Dover's remarkable 'Waking the Giant' festival at Fort Burgoyne.

Peter and John meet Fort Burgoyne’s Artist in Residence Matt Rowe and talk to him about the upcoming ‘Waking the Giant’ event; a celebration of Making, Craft and Folklore. There will be local craftspeople, weavers, potters, blacksmith and knitters running demonstrations and workshops for all to enjoy. 
The free event will take place on Saturday 29 February 2020 at Fort Burgoyne, Guston Rd, Dover. 

Peter and John pay a visit to the Dover house of British fashion legend Simon Costin, founder of The Museum of British Folklore. With Simon we meet the Museum's Director Mellany Robinson and hear why Folklore is finding favour with a younger audience. Simon also updates us on the restoration of his historic Dover house and why he chose to live there.

A chance to visit the 'The Kit' in Canterbury with the Marlowe Theatre's Cat Buffrey, Pioneering Canterbury's Project Producer. Peter and John visit another Pioneering Places East Kent Project to learn lessons and see how a completed project might look and feel.
This episode is sponsored by Pioneering Places East Kent, a project jointly funded by Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund. With special thanks to The Marlowe Theatre and owners of Fort Burgoyne, The Land Trust.

John and Peter bring you up to date with the latest news from Dover's Fort Burgoyne and introduce you to Paul Sampson, the White Cliffs Countryside Ranger. We also get a chance to hear about the on going archaeological dig at Fort Burgoyne and meet Fi, one of the Fort Burgoyne volunteer team. 

Peter Cocks and John Orchard meet the man who runs Dover's hidden gem, Fort Burgoyne and learn bit about his plans for the Fort in the future. Music by the Cocos Lovers on Smugglers Records.