FRIENDS
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Kate's Art
Kate's Art. | Website |
I am married to Kate. Apart from trying to keep me under control she is also chair of the local art club (see below). This site showcases some of her work.
I am married to Kate. Apart from trying to keep me under control she is also chair of the local art club (see below). This site showcases some of her work.
TiredBees | Website |
James Balderson (our son) is a self employed freelance graphics designer. James also manages our off-site backups and web domains. Linked to his site is Nuckley Rare books which he also manages.
James Balderson (our son) is a self employed freelance graphics designer. James also manages our off-site backups and web domains. Linked to his site is Nuckley Rare books which he also manages.
Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled | Website | Facebook |
I spend a day a year helping Bradbourne RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) with their annual ride in Knole Park. I provide radios and usually 'man the gate', although I have done car-park duties in the past. This is a fundraising event where paying guests can ride their horses around Knole Park on a set route agree with the Knole Estate and with the kind permission of Lord Sackville.
I spend a day a year helping Bradbourne RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) with their annual ride in Knole Park. I provide radios and usually 'man the gate', although I have done car-park duties in the past. This is a fundraising event where paying guests can ride their horses around Knole Park on a set route agree with the Knole Estate and with the kind permission of Lord Sackville.
Cudham Craic music festivals | eMail | Facebook | The Blacksmiths Arms |
I have been involved in the Summer and Winter Craic events since 2012, with a five year break due to venue problems. In 2018 the summer event re-started and I provided lighting and video support with help from Jack (Lightrics). In 2019 I provided house lighting and video at the winter shindig. I hope to do the same again in the spring of 2021 - COVID restrictions allowing.
I have been involved in the Summer and Winter Craic events since 2012, with a five year break due to venue problems. In 2018 the summer event re-started and I provided lighting and video support with help from Jack (Lightrics). In 2019 I provided house lighting and video at the winter shindig. I hope to do the same again in the spring of 2021 - COVID restrictions allowing.
Knockstock music festivals. | Facebook | The Three Horseshoes |
I recorded all the bands that performed at Knockstock 2017, and provided lighting and video support in 2019. A video montage is available in the Ladybird Studio gallery pages, and mixes from the multitrack recordings can be accessed in the Vault.
I recorded all the bands that performed at Knockstock 2017, and provided lighting and video support in 2019. A video montage is available in the Ladybird Studio gallery pages, and mixes from the multitrack recordings can be accessed in the Vault.
Torch Entertainment. | Website | Facebook | eMail |
Torch Entertainment is a live music production company set up by Georg Tormann and Philip Hatch to shine the light on live music events. Philip asked me to provide technical (primarily lighting) support for their first major concert in Bromley Library Gardens in the summer of 2019 and I have also edited video captured from one of their live broadcasts made at 'The Secret Garden' in 2020. I hope to work with these guys again.
Torch Entertainment is a live music production company set up by Georg Tormann and Philip Hatch to shine the light on live music events. Philip asked me to provide technical (primarily lighting) support for their first major concert in Bromley Library Gardens in the summer of 2019 and I have also edited video captured from one of their live broadcasts made at 'The Secret Garden' in 2020. I hope to work with these guys again.
Lightrics. | Website |
Jack introduced me to theatre lighting when he was still taking school exams. Prior to then I only had limited experience in stage lighting for bands. In 2018 when he was just about at the end of his degree course in lighting, and I had gained a lot more experience, he helped me with stage lighting for the Cudham Craic music festival. We keep in touch.
Jack introduced me to theatre lighting when he was still taking school exams. Prior to then I only had limited experience in stage lighting for bands. In 2018 when he was just about at the end of his degree course in lighting, and I had gained a lot more experience, he helped me with stage lighting for the Cudham Craic music festival. We keep in touch.
The Dylan Band. | Website | Facebook |
Steve (bass player) and I go back a long way - back to the 1970s in fact. He played in bands. I helped run the supporting disco and recorded them. The Dylan Band (with a slightly different name then) opened Cudham Craic 2012 and appeared at Knockstock 2019. I have videoed them several times over the years, some of which appear on the Ladybird website.
Steve (bass player) and I go back a long way - back to the 1970s in fact. He played in bands. I helped run the supporting disco and recorded them. The Dylan Band (with a slightly different name then) opened Cudham Craic 2012 and appeared at Knockstock 2019. I have videoed them several times over the years, some of which appear on the Ladybird website.
FireFly! (Function Band) | Website |
FireFly! are a function band who on occasion like to let their hair down at Cudham Craic. Their keyboard player, Philip (Torch Entertainment - see above) also runs the Cudham festival and provides sound engineering for many others. This band played at our son's wedding.
FireFly! are a function band who on occasion like to let their hair down at Cudham Craic. Their keyboard player, Philip (Torch Entertainment - see above) also runs the Cudham festival and provides sound engineering for many others. This band played at our son's wedding.