What is it about lanes? What stories did you conjure up when your curious eye peered through the cracks of rusted corrugated back fences? What feet did you imagine trampled on bluestone surfaces?Lanes by Helena Spyrou

Lanes is a remembrance of my teenage hood where I spent a lot of time walking through the lanes of Carlton in the early 1970s. I wrote the first draft of this piece in 1999 in a workshop with Arnold Zable that explored our relationships to cities. I was so pleased when it was later published in Meanjin (Vol 60, Issue 1, 2001). - Helena Spyrou

Helena Spyrou is of Cypriot and Greek heritage. She is a writer of non-fiction, literary fiction and poetry. Her work has appeared in literary journals, including Meanjin, Going Down Swinging and Visible Ink. She has performed her work at La Mama, Loop Bar and other venues and has worked as a project artist with communities in Melbourne. She studies Writing and Editing at RMIT and works full-time for the National Tertiary Education Union.Acknowledgements:

Memoria is written,  produced and presented by Nat V.

Helena Spyrou's short story, Lanes, is performed by Nat V.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions,  "November Mist" and "City Limits".

Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, See Me Doodle, is out now.

Sound effects in this episode by:Carlton AmbienceBy JenFarrowCC BY 3.0 Traffic LightBy JenFarrowCC BY 3.0 Beating RugBy Jen FarrowCC BY 3.0 

Kissing_Smooches_01.wavBy Lex777CC BY 3.0
 Ronda - Steps in the stone - Pasos sobre piedraBy sergeeoCC BY 3.0 Heartbeat_1.WAVBy Adam_NCC0 1.0 Corrugated Iron Crash.wavBy ReyDrosCC BY-NC 3.0 ChickensBy Dann93CC0 1.0 Chicken in enclosure.wavBy BW Productions

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<p><strong>What is it about lanes? What stories did you conjure up when your curious eye peered through the cracks of rusted corrugated back fences? What feet did you imagine trampled on bluestone surfaces?</strong></p>
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<h3>Lanes by&nbsp;Helena Spyrou</h3>
<p><em>Lanes</em>&nbsp;is a remembrance of my teenage hood where I spent a lot of time walking through the lanes of Carlton in the early 1970s. I wrote the first draft of this piece in 1999 in a workshop with Arnold Zable that explored our relationships to cities. I was so pleased when it was later published in&nbsp;<em>Meanjin</em>&nbsp;(Vol 60, Issue 1, 2001). - Helena Spyrou</p>
<p><em>Helena Spyrou is of Cypriot and Greek heritage. She is a writer of non-fiction, literary fiction and poetry. Her work has appeared in literary journals, including Meanjin, Going Down Swinging and Visible Ink. She has performed her work at La Mama, Loop Bar and other venues and has worked as a project artist with communities in Melbourne. She studies Writing and Editing at RMIT and works full-time for the National Tertiary Education Union.</em></p>
<h4>Acknowledgements:</h4>
<p>Memoria is written, &nbsp;produced and presented by <a href="http://natalievella.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat V</a>.</p>
<p>Helena Spyrou's short story, <em>Lanes</em>, is performed by Nat V.</p>
<p>Music in this episode is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, &nbsp;"November Mist" and "City Limits".</p>
<p>Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/b/7781362-see-me-doodle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See Me Doodle</a>, is out now.</p>
<p>Sound effects in this episode by:</p>
<div>Carlton Ambience</div>
<div>By JenFarrow</div>
<div>CC BY 3.0</div>
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<div>Traffic Light</div>
<div>By JenFarrow</div>
<div>CC BY 3.0</div>
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<div>Beating Rug</div>
<div>By Jen Farrow</div>
<div>CC BY 3.0</div>
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<p>Kissing_Smooches_01.wav</p>
<div>By&nbsp;<a href="https://freesound.org/people/Lex777/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https://freesound.org/people/Lex777/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1506934708493000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEw7cet3GLKF-klerE9A5gBhLMfSA">Lex777</a></div>
<div>CC BY 3.0<br>
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<div>Ronda - Steps in the stone - Pasos sobre piedra</div>
<div>By&nbsp;<a href="https://freesound.org/people/sergeeo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https://freesound.org/people/sergeeo/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1506934708493000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF5DADVWwH9RFSwpaphGUJN04jauQ">sergeeo</a></div>
<div>CC BY 3.0</div>
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<div>Heartbeat_1.WAV</div>
<div>By&nbsp;<a href="https://freesound.org/people/Adam_N/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https://freesound.org/people/Adam_N/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1506934708493000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGkA8xot5iRc-UICS9UvhAhj6iG9g">Adam_N</a></div>
<div>CC0 1.0</div>
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<div>Corrugated Iron Crash.wav</div>
<div>By&nbsp;<a href="https://freesound.org/people/ReyDros/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https://freesound.org/people/ReyDros/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1506934708493000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHsXlJ4xMhoJDsnpxCOotLM4rVyiA">ReyDros</a></div>
<div>CC BY-NC 3.0</div>
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<div>Chickens</div>
<div>By&nbsp;<a href="https://freesound.org/people/Dann93/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https://freesound.org/people/Dann93/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1506934708493000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHZL_Q5itQMbU1t7Ih3E59IEhZi5Q">Dann93</a></div>
<div>CC0 1.0</div>
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<div>Chicken in enclosure.wav</div>
<div>By&nbsp;<a href="https://freesound.org/people/BW%20Productions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en-GB&amp;q=https://freesound.org/people/BW%2520Productions/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1506934708493000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEp65u47aT8_BRXKDvZHcg60LXTtQ">BW Productions</a></div>
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<p>CC BY 3.0</p>
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Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form, Memoria is a show which explores slices of life; moments in time that have transformed people and shaped who they have become. Whether it was the moment leaving a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz sugar packets, these 400-word snapshots will be adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound.

Hosted by Nat V with illustrations by Peta Manning.

Memoria is a podcast about memories. Stories about the moments that shape us and how memories change over time.

Memoria

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.  Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.

Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by Natalie Vella and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

<p>Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.&nbsp; Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.</p>
<p>Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by <a href="http://natalievella.com/">Natalie Vella</a> and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.</p>

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