Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gareth Allenby from YMCA Glenrothes about weaving climate action into life journeys of young people experiencing homelessness and the joys of judging coleslaw competitions. YMCA Glenrothes Healthy Living Garden project was one of the community groups that received a small community grant from the Fife Climat…

In this Edinburgh Fringe special, Kaska speaks to Lewis Coenen-Rowe about the trees and myths that inspired his deforestation opera STUMPED, becoming an artist activist, and about the importance of coming together for storytelling like this to help us imagine a better future and take collective action. STUMPED is showing at the Scottish Storytellin…

Open Labour Co-Chairs Tessa and Amen reflect on the last six weeks of general election campaigning and why no one should assume a Labour victory - change will only happen if you vote for it! If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

Kaska Hempel reports from the Fife Climate Hub gathering in celebration of their first year. We hear how they have built on longstanding partnerships, welcomed new faces and the critical importance of leadership from governments in support of the urgently needed community climate action. Consider this leadership when voting in general election on t…

Tom Hinchcliffe joins Tessa to discuss how shifting demographics may impact new battleground seats, the shifting sands in American politics, and attacks on Keir Starmer's work shifts. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

Cathleen is back to discuss the day's headlines and Tessa identifies a blind spot in media analysis of the current seat projections. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Tessa is joined by Open Labour podcast veteran James Gibson to discuss Labour's house-building plans. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathleen and Tessa discuss some amusing last-minute curveballs going into the final week of the election. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathleen and Tessa assess the state of the election as we head into the final week before polling day. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathleen and Tessa delve into Farage's attempt at a campaign reset, 'betting-gate', and a surprise endorsement for Scottish Labour. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Cathleen and Tessa tear into Nigel Farage's comments about Ukraine. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathleen and Tessa recap the big leader's debate and theorise how the Tories might regroup post-election. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathleen and Tessa discuss a shocking new mega-poll and fresh scandal rocking the Conservative Party. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tessa is joined by Scottish Labour activist Luke Stronach to discuss the launch of the Scottish Labour manifesto. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage has launched his party's limited company's policy programme. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Cai Parry joins Tessa to discuss new polling which shows the Tories under pressure in the so-called 'Blue Wall' and Reform claiming to be 'the party of workers'. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Cathleen and Tess discuss the highs and lows of the second 7-way mega election debate. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who won the Sky News leader's debate? What are the highlights of Labour's manifesto? And why are the Tories talking up a 'Labour supermajority'? If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Cathleen and Tessa discuss the Tories' Truss-esque tax pledges and the Lib Dem leader avoiding scrutiny. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathleen and Tessa discuss the challenges Labour may face in government, and challenges which the Tories are already facing as manifesto week begins. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A closer look at the BBC's 7-way election debate. If you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Rishi Sunak's D-Day gaffe tell us about the state of the Conservatives' election campaign? Tune in every day with the Open Labour podcast - if you like what you hear, why not join us as a member? Head to openlabour.org/membership-selector to get signed up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Cathleen and Tessa discuss Reform UK catching up to the Tories in the polls, Rishi Sunak being caught in a lie, and Penny Mordaunt carrying a sword. Tune in with Open Labour for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. S…

Cathleen and Tessa break down the Sunak v Starmer head-to-head debate, including Sunak's egregious proposal to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights. Tune in with Open Labour for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org. Hosted on Acast…

Nigel Farage has thrown his hat in the ring to be an MP... for the eighth time. Why now? And how will the stench of his political presence affect the general election? Tune in with Open Labour for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a member? Head over to openlabour.org. Hosted on Acast. S…

Presenting 'Poll Position', a new daily podcast for the UK's 2024 general election campaign! It’s the orange man who could soon don an orange jumpsuit: How might the conviction of Donald Trump affect UK politics? Tune in with Open Labour every day for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why not join Open Labour as a …

Presenting 'Poll Position', a new daily politics podcast for the UK's 2024 general election campaign! Bringing you a mini-pod today, with this special episode looking back on the bizarre moments of the 2019-2024 Parliamentary session. You can join Open Labour as a member at openlabour.org/membership-selector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

Presenting 'Poll Position', a new daily podcast for the UK's 2024 general election campaign! Cathleen and Tessa discuss vindication for Angela Rayner, the latest Tory pledge affecting young people, and Ed Davey falling off a paddleboard. Tune in with Open Labour every day for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why n…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rebecca Gibbs from SCCAN about rollerblading for sanity, turning NET zero into NOT zero and the invitation to get into climate adaptation planning with us. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-rebecca-gibbs-sccan/(opens in a new tab) Credits Interview, recording and sound…

Open Labour presents 'Poll Position', a new daily podcast for the UK's 2024 general election campaign! Cathleen and Tessa discuss the Conservative Party's latest pledge to raise the Personal Allowance threshold, effectively cutting income tax - but only for pensioners. Can this announcement quell Tory infighting? And how worried are they about Refo…

Open Labour presents 'Poll Position', a new daily podcast for the UK's 2024 general election campaign! Cathleen and Tess discuss today's headlines, including the Tories' pledge to introduce compulsory national service for 18-year olds. Tune in with Open Labour every day for the spiciest Labour campaign takes - and if you like what you hear, why not…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Alex Daniels from Transition Dundee about gleaning, fair access to fresh food and his favourite glut-busting recipes. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-alex-transition-dundee/ Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska Hempel Resources Register for 1000 B…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Paul and Chloe about making dreams come true and turning the forgotten patch of land into a safe place for community connection and play. The story is the last one in the five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-paul-and-chl…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Martin O’Neill from The Stove network about coming home and creative placemaking with his community. The story is the fourth in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-martin-the-stove/ Credits Interview, recording and so…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rachel Cooper of The Crichton Trust about taking large strides and small steps in their journey towards their zero carbon future teeming with life. The story is the third in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-rachel-…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Tom Burns, Marketing Officer from Shax, about the circular economy with a heart. The story is the second in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-tom-burns-shax/ Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Sally Hinchcliffe, a founding member of Cycling Dumfries. The story is the first in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-sally-hinchcliff-cycling-dumfries/ Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska Hempe…

Dell McCLurg of the Merkinch Community Council reflects on turning life's challenges into local activism and the creation of the community's Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. The story is the final in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inver…

Jon Dixon from the new Holm Grown and Maria from Knocknagael CIC talk about shielding their green spaces from the wave of urban sprawl in Inverness. The story is the 4th in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gina and Mike at Aultnaskiach Dell about the ways they have been taking care of their tiny, urban woodland. The story is the 3rd in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Everyday Changemaker Louise Marshall, the producer for Dance and Accessible Arts at Eden Court in Inverness. The story is the 2nd in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Iain McKenzie, a volunteer and Vice Chair of Inverness Foodstuff. The story is first in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-ch…

In this crossover episode, Katie Revell, a podcast producer and a member of SCCAN's Story Circle and the Storytellers Collective, shares a bonus episode from her Testing Ground podcast series. It features an interview with Mairi Macleod, a Glasgow-based writer who works in both Gaelic and English, and her short story, Seasickness, or Cur na mara. M…

Our SCCAN intern, Madeleine Scobie, interviews three more people from Arran Eco Savvy. During her visit to Arran, she talked to Jess Wallace, Sustainable Food Coordinator and Nikki Harris, Eco Savvy shop manager. She also spoke with Stuart Wallace, ebike mechanic, online in October. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-chang…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Hollis, a volunteer involved in Dundee’s Wee Forest project. The story is the final in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, and an audio tour exploring the meaning and impact of community gardening. You can find a draft of the …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Harold, one of the core volunteers running Fruit Bowls Community Garden. The story is the fourth in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, and an audio tour exploring the meaning and impact of community gardening. You can find a …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gisela de la Espada, a garden coordinator for Yusuf Youth Intitiative’s Victoria Community Gardens, forstering diversity among their volunteers and nature. The story is the third in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, and an a…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rowan, who works for Uppertunity with their Growing Spaces Group. Uppertunity supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health barriers. The story is the second in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, a…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Catherine Lawson, one of the volunteers behind Bonnie Dundee (In Your Neighbourhood) group. Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska Hempel Transcript See SCCAN website https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-catherine-lawson-bonnie-dundee-iyn/ Resources Audio tour of Dundee Community G…

Kathi Kamleitner reports on her summer visit to the Wild Seas Weekend in Argyll and the Seawilding project which is fast becoming a template for community-led marine regeneration efforts around Scotland’s coastline. This story was funded through our mini-grant programme. Get in touch on stories@sccan.scot if you are considering applying for one. Ka…