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Saturday with John Toal

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John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music. 

John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music.

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Saturday with John Toal: Colin Davidson; Rector on a Tractor; Jubilee Tea Dance; Cycling Ambassador; Beyond Measure; Cherries Jubilee Sponge Sandwiches

Colin Davidson; Rector on a Tractor; Jubilee Tea Dance; Cycling Ambassador; Beyond Measure; Cherries Jubilee Sponge Sandwiches

BBC Radio Ulster - Saturday with John Toal, Colin Davidson; Rector on a Tractor; Jubilee Tea Dance; Cycling Ambassador; Beyond Measure; Cherries Jubilee Sponge Sandwiches

Artist Colin Davidson on painting a portrait of the Queen and his new exhibition.

Artist Colin Davidson on painting a portrait of the Queen and his new exhibition, Selected Paintings, and cycling ambassador Deirdre Quinn of the Carn Wheeler’s Cycling Club.

John’s visits the studio of renowned artist Colin Davidson who recollects the time when he painted a portrait of the Queen in 2016 and his new exhibition Selected Paintings which includes a 3D self-portrait.  Rev William Orr, also known as the Rector on a Tractor, talks about his marathon tractor run, visiting every Church of Ireland parish in 12 days for charity.  Cycling ambassador Deirdre Quinn and members of the Carn Wheeler’s Cycling Club join John at the edge of Lough Neagh.  The sounds of music and stories at Belfast City Hall as John takes a twirl with senior dancers at the Platinum Jubilee Tea Dance.  Writer James Vincent talks about his book “Beyond Measure”, a vibrant story about the history of measurement and Paula bakes Cherries Jubilee sponge sandwiches.




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