Best Wild Voices Project Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 44 Louisa Needham Keep Tod Tidy 18:12

1d ago18:12

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Louisa set up Keep Tod Tidy and works closely with community wardens to organise monthly clean up days in the town centre ad around the estates of Todmorden. As ever, she's a lot more than that. Here she chats with Viv and Dave about her community activities, work at after school clubs and an interesting holiday job on the beaches of the Mediterran…

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Episode 43 Todmorden Country Fair 20:37

16d ago20:37

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Viv and Dave sit in their garden and chat about their afternoon at Todmorden Country Fair; the animals, charities and displays. Great fun, interesting people.By Dave Boardman

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Episode 42 Steve Hindle of the Bridestones Moor Project 22:34

22d ago22:34

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Viva and Dave chat with Steve Hindle, of the Bridestones moor community group aiming to restore Bridestones and moorland above Todmorden to its ancient state. This would involve the re introduction of various plant life and the enrichment of the local ecology while maintaining public access and educational opportunities. Yet more local people bring…

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Episode 41 Des Horsfall 33:22

1M ago33:22

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Des Horsfall discusses highlights of his career in music: solo and band work, working with Alexis Korner, collaborating with Pete Townshend of The Who and his Kuschty Rye project inspired by the post Small Faces and Faces work of bass player and songwriter Ronnie LaneBy Dave Boardman

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Episode 40 Mica May of Stopcocks 32:04

1M ago32:04

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Viv chats to Mica May of women's plumbing company Stopcocks about the issues women face in skilled trades and the register of tradeswomen they have set up. More information online at Stopcocks.uk and 08008620010By Dave Boardman

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Episode 211: Travel, Tourism, and Home in a “Post-Pandemic” World with Chris Christou 54:45

1M ago54:45

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In this episode, Kimberly and Chris dive deep into the impact of travel on their lives and the consequences of tourism in places they call home. As two world travelers, who have each spent a decade living abroad, Kimberly and Chris consider what they have learned about home, hospitality, and culture from places far from the lands they were raised. …

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Episode 39 Dave chats with Andy's Man Club 22:59

1M ago22:59

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Outside the Ring O' Bells pub in Halifax Dave chats with Elliot and Andy from Andy's Man Club. The club was set up in response to the self inflicted death of Andy Roberts in Halifax in 2016. It exists to get men talking and supporting each other in dealing with life's issues. You don't have to be in crisis to go to an Andy's Man Club meeting, as on…

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Episode 210: Restore Your Core, Healing Journeys, and Mothering Teens with Lauren Ohayon 57:03

2M ago57:03

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In this episode, Kimberly and Lauren discuss her teaching journey, which led to the restorative exercise techniques Lauren offers in the women’s health field. As a lifelong mover, Lauren went through several different yoga trainings and anatomical frameworks to arrive at a simple truth: there isn’t a right or wrong, good or bad when it comes to und…

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Episode 38 Leona Johnson talks about Forest School and Live Wild connecting people with nature 27:58

2M ago27:58

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Leona Johnson has been involved in a Forest School, Live Wild, a social worker and transformational life coach … among other things. Her mission – her passion - is to connect people with nature and each other. Viv and Dave met up with her in Mytholmroyd and heard about wildings holiday cubs, live wild family activities and fire questing. Have a lis…

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Episode 209: The Journey to Becoming a Village Auntie and Girls Group Facilitator with Johannah Reimer 50:17

2M ago50:17

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With fellow educator and Orphan Wisdom Scholar Johannah Reimer, Kimberly discusses Johannah’s long cultivated journey with Girl Groups that work on collective rites of passage. They explore the difference between weekend and longer form rites of passage processes for girls crossing the threshold to adolescence and womanhood, as well as ways to de-e…

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Episode 37 Ash, his art and his Pakistani heritage 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Dave chats with Ash, Newcastle born Calder valley based artist whose current project sees him exploring his family and his heritage. Ash is doing this partly for himself after the loss of his mother and also for his own children who are also gaining interest in their heritage. Fascinating stories about being brought up in the North East of England …

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EP 208: Wild Mothering, Elder Mothers, and Mothering the Mothers with Tami Lynn Kent 48:05

2M ago48:05

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In this episode, Kimberly discusses wild mothering, elder mothers, and mothering from our centers with Tami Lynn Kent, returned special guest, women’s health healer, elder mother, and teacher of previous Jaguar classes. We discuss how to remain in true relationship with the feminine, unlearning how we’ve embodied patriarchy, and living and motherin…

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EP 207: Finding Enjoyment and Service through Movement, Fitness, and Exercise with Ajaye of The Project PT 59:02

2M ago59:02

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In this episode, Kimerberly interviews Ajaye, the founder of The Project PT, a fitness center creating major social change in the community of Oxford, England. They discuss Kimberly’s experience at the gym, similarities of fitness culture in the U.S. and U.K. and how it is intimidating to many kinds of people interested in exercise. They also discu…

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Episode 36 Daniel Bath part two: Lucy Illingworth 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Lucy Illingworth has astonished people all her life with her amazing musicality. She is blind, has serious learning difficulties but took local Facebook pages by storm before appearing on and 'winning' Channel Four TV show The Piano. This has led to concerts at The Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Classic FM, further TV appearances and more. Liste…

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Episode 35 Daniel Bath part one 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

Viv and Dave chat with Daniel Bath - officially an 'outstanding citizen' of Calder Valley - about music education, his own live music and how he got Music for the Many into being. Part two will feature his work with Lucy Illingworth, winner of Channel Four's The Piano, against all the oddsBy Dave Boardman

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Episode 34 Maggie Smallwood on plans for an outdoor swimming pool in Calder Valley 24:09

3M ago24:09

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Hebdenroyd Swimming Association has long wanted a swimming pool in the Hebden Bridge / Mytholmroyd area. The plans are now for a clean water outdoor swimming pool for the valley. The association is hoping to create a safe, clean pool large enough for swimming, kayaking and even sub aqua use. Sauna, changing area, cafe and nature trail are all in th…

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Episode 33 Louise Heppleston, Dogbody, helping train dogs to save lives on the moors 19:32

3M ago19:32

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Louise Heppleston is a 'dogsbody'. This involves hiding on the moors for an hour or two waiting to be found by dogs as part of their training in finding people lost who need rescuing by Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team - the sort of thing few people know actually happens but essential in training dogs to hep save lives. Louise is also part of t…

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Episode 32 Val Stevens 30:18

3M ago30:18

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Val Stevens, campaigner for the environment, women's rights and the welfare of older people. She was a councillor and deputy leader at Manchester City Council, councillor and mayor of Hebdenroyd and resident of Manchester, France and now Mytholmroyd. A woman who has spoken her mind and cared for people throughout her life. A member of the 'silent g…

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EP 206: Brooklyn Book Doctor, the Book Proposal Academy, and Tending to the Voice Within with Joelle Hann 58:18

4M ago58:18

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In this episode, Kimberly and Joelle discuss the joys, challenges, and complexities of writing a book and publishing. They met when Kimberly was pitching “The Fourth Trimester” and have connected ever since. Kimberly discusses her journey as an author in relation to her other work previous three books. They also discuss self-publishing, traditional…

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Episode 31 Uncle Wally and Uncle Steve 29:47

4M ago29:47

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Richard 'Wally' Woodcock and Steve Andrews have been part of the Calder Valley music scene since the 1970s. Wally was with Trevor Beaes in Havana Lake, then The Outfit and settled into the Owter Zeds in 2000. He plays guitar with blues band the 844s and records with Steve as Uncle Wally and Uncle Steve. Meanwhile multi instrumentalist Steve Andrews…

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EP 205: Apprenticing the Web - Mothering, Co-Parenting, and Love as Our Compass with Kendra Cunov 1:08:10

4M ago1:08:10

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Summary In this episode, friends Kimberly and Kendra share their experiences and insights around mothering and the complex webs of care in non-traditional family structures. They discuss the beauty and challenges of single parenting, parenting young children while dating, forming new care structures, and navigating professional roles while motherin…

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Episode 30 Chris Green visits India 29:56

4M ago29:56

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Viv and Dave chat with Chris Green, long time resident of Calder Valley who has just returned form a bicycle tour of parts of India. He tells of the adventure of travelling by bike, train and ferry and some of the events that happened along the way. Fun was had, myths were busted and he's enthused Viv so much she now wants to go to India too…

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Episode 29 Suzanne Oulton, busy lady 25:55

4M ago25:55

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Viv and Dave chat with Suzanne Oulton. Suzanne is heavily involved in her community in Todmorden: sports, brass band, church, walking group ... and she was part of the supporters associations that saved Bury Football Club after its financial demise. Suzanne may be the busiest person so far to appear in Real Voices of Happy Valley.…

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Episode 28 Jim Brierley 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

Viv and Dave chat with Jim Brierley. He has been a significant part of the music scene in Calder Valley for decades. Drummer with R n B band Mean Business for many years, Jim also set up the Riverside Festival which ran in Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge form 1995 to 2003. With Jane his wife he lived in France - even commuting across the channel …

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EP 204: A Council on Matrimony with Stephen Jenkinson 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

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With special guest host Stephen Jenkinson, Kimberly and Stephen consult with three engaged couples and an unmarried woman to wonder aloud about the institution of marriage. Stephen describes his experience, when he was asked to marry several couples, how he did his homework. What does it mean to approach matrimony as something other than a predicta…

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Episode 27 Sara Robinson at St Augustine's Centre Halifax 22:35

5M ago22:35

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Viv and Dave chat with Sara Robinson at St Augustine's Centre, Halifax. The centre provides support for asylum seekers and refugees who have come to the UK after fleeing from their country of origin for a variety of reasons. Generally they have been brought up to see the UK as a place of refuge due to historical links through colonial and commonwea…

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EP 203: Reflections on a Wedding Ceremony 1:22:30

5M ago1:22:30

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In this episode, you hear reflections on Kimberly’s wedding, just weeks out from the event in Salvador, Brazil. With guest host/podcast producer/cousin, Jackson Kroopf, you will hear Kimberly sit with all of the proceedings: from spiritual preparation to rehearsal to ceremony to celebration. What does it mean to be married in the traditions of a sp…

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Episode 26 John Armstrong's music journey 26:42

5M ago26:42

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John Armstrong was in the Calder Valley before the hippies turned up. he performed at Deeply Vale and Rivington Festivals, was a founder member of the Owter Zeds and has produced an Album reflected his world travels. John likes nothing better than meeting new musicians in new places and collaborating with them. He has also written several books abo…

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Episode 25 Nina Smith talks about the future possibilities for our rail network 24:06

6M ago24:06

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Nina Smith is very active. Chair of Yorkshire Rail Futures, founding member of Friends of Hebden Bridge Railway Station, active in campaigning for sustainable transport in the area. She is also a long time member of Calder Voices Choir and plays a lot of walking cricket and table tennis. Nina has edited a couple of books published by the Hebden Bri…

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Episode 24 Sherel and Dunc of Moonfull 23:46

6M ago23:46

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Sherel Rutherford and Dunc Foster love the valley and its natural resources. They forage natural ingredients for teas and wines and lead foraging and natural wine making events. There is more information on their website www.moonfull.co.ukBy Dave Boardman

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episode 23 Ian Pepper, Technical Difficulties Open Mic 28:34

6M ago28:34

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Dave chats with Ian Pepper who runs Technical Difficulties, an open mic night at the Puzzle Hall pub, Sowerby Bridge. Technical Difficulties is a home for experimental music, one of the few (though growing in number) in the West Yorkshire area. This is another example of someone in the valley who thought there was gap in music provision, so decided…

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Episode 22 Pam Warhurst on Todmorden Book Festival and more 24:40

7M ago24:40

24:40

Viv and Dave talk to Pam Warhurst about her role as Chair of the Todmorden Book Festival. Pam explains why it is called a 'book' festival and why it is important for the town and reflects the cultural diversity of Todmorden. She also indicates how she'd like it to develop in the context of Todmorden's town plan.…

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Episode 21 Beth Paramor Reeder 24:00

7M ago24:00

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Beth is a young mother of two who is always busy and always seemingly optimistic. After having had to give up on the hospitality trade due to the pandemic - restaurants in Hebden Bridge and Hipperholme - she did care work, was a receptionist and retrained as a masseuse, running her own business in Todmorden. Meanwhile she raises money for Medical A…

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Episode 20 Andrew Bibby on housing and worker co-operatives and how the Calder Valley plays a major role in their history 23:30

8M ago23:30

23:30

Dave chats with Andrew Bibby, journalist and author of books on housing and worker co-ops, the Pennines and several crime novels set in Cumbria. Andre highlights the role played by people form the Calder valley in historical development of co-operatives and they discuss how that radical history has influenced modern day life and culture in the vall…

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Episode 19 Dave chats to Pip Fowler about Music for the Many 26:10

8M ago26:10

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Dave chats to Pip Fowler about his music, his band the Sentimentalists and Music for the Many, a project which brings music education to schools in Todmorden. Music for the Many attempts to reduced the harm to music education caused by government cuts and addresses the benefits of music and the arts to individuals, communities and the economy.…

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Episode 18 Emily Watnick 23:12

8M ago23:12

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Viv chats with Emily Watnick about u3a Todmorden, appearing on TV quiz shows and how a new Yorker ends up living in the Calder Valley. This series of podcasts highlights the people of Calder Valley, made famous by various TV shows as 'Happy Valley'. Real Voices of Happy Valley is based on the idea that everyone has an interesting story behind them …

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Episode 17 Jack Straw on his move from Calder Valley to Orkney 25:38

8M ago25:38

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We continue a chat with Jack Straw. In this episode Jack tells of his adventurous move to Orkney and discusses the differences - and some similarities - in culture. Jack returns every month or two because despite his love of life on a very small island there are things about the valley that drag him back: family, friends, trees and hill walks among…

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EP 202: Death Doulas and Green Burials with Bodhi Be 46:10

9M ago46:10

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In this episode, Kimberly and Bodhi discuss his work as a death doula at Doorway Into Light, Hawaii’s only nonprofit green funeral home and educational resource center, The Death Store. They discuss what green burials and ocean burials are and how they are more generous and sustainable to the planet than modern burial practices. They also discuss h…

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Episode 16 Jack Straw on his volunteering at music festivals 26:32

9M ago26:32

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Dave and Viv settle into their new home in Todmorden and Dave chats with Jack Straw. Jack lived in Sour Hall above Todmorden for many years. He was brought to the Calder Valley by his love of the countryside and music. Jack mentions several festivals he's worked at and a few of the musicians and other volunteers he's met. He encourages others to ge…

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EP 201: Informed Pregnancy and Evidence Based Birth and Bodywork with Dr. Elliot Berlin 34:46

9M ago34:46

34:46

In this episode, Kimberly and Dr. Elliot Berlin discuss his informed pregnancy focused chiropractic work. He explains noticing a rise in out of hospital births post-pandemic as well as an increase in hospital restrictions and inductions in hospital births. He discusses various causes of breech positions, his chiropractic approaches to breech babies…

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