Joseph Hughes gives a run down of his top picks for who will claim the prize this year. Can anyone beat the eventual X-Factor winner to the top spot?

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In the run up to Christmas there’s an all day celebration of Latin music at the forge; Carol service at the Foundling Museum; map studio cafe in Kentish Town is always great and this week we’re suggesting an evening of reggae; then there’s a very special Giving Tree in the Finchley Road O2 and an Ellie Goulding gig for charity at the Roundhouse.

Music from: Steel City Bigfoot

Package by: Alexander Quinn, Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick

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There’s a mitten on a railing near the children’s playground at Coram Fields. A common enough sight. Go closer though and you will find it is made of painted bronze. What does it mean?

Peter Hayes of the Camden Tour Guides Association brings you a story of abandoned babies, accidental art galleries, and a ground-breaking charitable institution that continues to thrive hundreds of years later.

Special thanks to Caro Howell at the Foundling Museum and to Carol Harris at Coram.

Written and presented by Peter Hayes

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Reggae soul pop master Natty plays at Barfly this week; the Dickens Museum is always a great place to go as Christmas approaches and this week there’s a reading group you can go along to. On the same evening, Housman’s the radical bookshop, is celebrating its 70th birthday. Ben Hur is on at the Tricycle to get you in the Christmas spirit. Camden New Journal are organising Christmas hampers. Listen out for a BBC radio 4 program, Ancient Ways, which Danielle Manning of CCRadio helped on!

Package by: Catherine Ann, Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick

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Sounds from Acoustic Root’s new night at the King’s Head in Crouch End. Check out the interview with DJ Speedy if you haven’t heard it already and then get along to the next Acoustic Roots night on 1st December at the Kings Head.

Artist music included:

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In this instalment of the Adventures of Joe, Joe makes his way to Chigwell and then on to Epping forest. Plus an epic bus journey.

This week Joe is joined by Alexandra and Freddy

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Plenty to keep you going in the cold weather. Catch jazz at the Map Cafe with Andrea Pozza; punk at the Dublin Castle thanks to Proud City Fathers; coming up next weekend at Maiden Lane is another family fun day; two great exhibitions one at the Camden Arts Centre and one at Foundling Museum and a reminder about the Food Bank at Maiden Lane.

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Supa Fine Sessions is back with your host DJ Speedy in control. Supa Fine Sessions is about inviting local talent from in and around Camden for interviews and acoustic performances. Today’s show will be playing music from local record label, Freestyle records. There’s a subtle blend of Latin, Cuban and Afrobeat groove.

The first of a new era of Supa Fine Sessions, stay tuned for exclusive live performances and interviews from Camden’s finest!

Package by: DJ Speedy

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Volunteer Ambrose describes how his insight into substance abuse is helping him plan a new career. Jane Robinson, Peer Mentor & Volunteer Co-ordinator at CRI (Crime Reduction Initiative) Camden explains how trust and ‘visible recovery’ helps people rebuild their lives.

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In this special double-bill episode, Joe talks about a trip to Osterley Park to see the horses and goes on a trip to laserquest in Kingston. He is joined once again by Freddy Chick.

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