Best Sowerby Podcasts (2024)

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Learning Connection 9:09

2h ago9:09

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Episode 49 Keith Wilson talks stone, wood and metal 26:02

8h ago26:02

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Keith Wilson is a well known face in the Calder Valley and many have seen the results of his skills in stone walling, treeplanting, coppicing etc without realising. Admire his work in the beer garden at The Fox & Goose in Hebden Bridge for example. A benefit to the community and environment, Keith is very much a grafter…

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Allan Oggs 5:42

3d ago5:42

5:42

Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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It's Never Over 3:45

1d ago3:45

3:45

Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Episode 48 Ashleigh Cooper on antiques, charity shop work and active sports 28:40

5d ago28:40

28:40

Ashleigh Cooper has been in Calder Valley for 35 years and has retired from his antique dealer job (mostly). He works at the RSPCA shop in Hebden Bridge and is active in sports for the not-so-young, coaching walking cricket, playing walking football ... and pub quizzes. This Londoner loves The North and its people. The feeling is mutual.…

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The End of Innocence 4:10

9d ago4:10

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Episode 47 Nicola Warren, School Crossing Patrol Lady 21:11

12d ago21:11

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Nicola Warren is a popular as a School Crossing Patrol getting children and parents safety across the road to their school. There is so much more to her life than that as people who cross roads every day of term times realise. Listen to Nicola about her role and her views on the strange goings on in the valley…

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As Good Ground 3:46

16d ago3:46

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Episode 46 Cath Baker, Calderdale Badger Protection Group 31:03

27d ago31:03

31:03

Viv and Dave chat with Cath Baker mostly about her work protecting badgers. There are people who deliberately attack badgers but many are inadvertently injured or killed by cars, people digging or building in places badgers live. The Calderdale Badger Protection Group work with wildlife officers and local vets to help. Have a listen and find out ho…

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S4 Ep4: Clare Donegan, Inna Nature 44:16

28d ago44:16

44:16

In this episode of Calder Navigation, we're going outside and exploring the natural world around us with our amazing guest, Clare Donegan. Clare Donegan is a passionate advocate for nature and the arts and Artistic Director of Inna Nature, an organisation that supports people to connect with nature. Clare says she's always felt most at home in the …

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Episode 45 Aid Todd, Drum Machine & The EMF 28:42

25d ago28:42

28:42

Aid Todd set up Drum Machine to reflect western rhythms and culture. It has grown to be a mainstay of festivals, locally and nationally and many valley residents have been part of it. Meanwhile Aid has been part of several successful bands including Limehouse Lizzy and most recently he has joined the EMF, just back for a tour of the USA. Hear his s…

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Episode 44 Louisa Needham Keep Tod Tidy 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

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

2M ago20:37

20:37

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

2M ago22:34

22:34

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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S4 Ep3: Refugee Week, Our Home 44:33

2M ago44:33

44:33

In this episode of Calder Navigation, we’re passing the microphone to five incredible individuals: Musa, Sofayne, Hazel, Hina and Abdelhameed who are people seeking sanctuary in the UK. Today (Thursday 20th June) is World Refugee Day and it’s also Refugee Week, which has the theme of Our Home. In this episode we’re showcasing the resilience and cre…

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Episode 41 Des Horsfall 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

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

2M ago32:04

32:04

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

3M ago22:59

22:59

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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S4 Ep2: Geoff Amos, Sowerby Bridge Resident 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

Today on Calder Navigation, we are shining a spotlight on Sowerby Bridge through the vibrant early life of one of the town's own, Geoff Amos. Geoff's life is a patchwork of diverse adventures and endeavours, and his journey embodies the spirit of curiosity and adaptability. In this episode, Geoff invites us to stroll down memory lane, regaling us w…

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

3M ago27:58

27:58

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

3M ago31:16

31:16

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

4M ago20:15

20:15

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

4M 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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S4 Ep1: Adrian Bell, Integration Programme Manager at St Augustine's Centre 29:45

4M ago29:45

29:45

Welcome back to Calder Navigation, where each episode serves as a compass guiding you through the vibrant tapestry of Calderdale. We’re delighted to present Season 2 as part of our Culturedale Commission, celebrating Calderdale's rich cultural heritage during the year of culture. From intimate conversations to profound revelations, each episode is …

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

4M ago24:09

24:09

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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Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep20

4M ago

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What did bed bugs do before beds were invented? Plus, a fat cat falls off a balcony, an albino panda hides in the snow and Thesaurus Walrus lodges a complaint. Also, Georgina discovers a very scientific way to pour coffee and Brian wants to know how medieval hedgehogs picked up pieces of pineapple. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pepperstock/DELUXE_EP20…

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Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep19

4M ago

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Brian & Georgina dress up as the Pet Shop Boys for this special bumper edition of their podcast. Among other things the show features Copenhagen’s most amazing chair, bees attacking a shoe shop, and a newsreader on a very small balcony. Plus, is blancmange really made of chicken? Also, a sink hole in the sofa, and what noise does a trumpet make if …

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Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep18

4M ago

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How to swallow a planet. Plus, Norway erects a statue to a dead walrus, cows with cats on their backs, and dolphins learn how to play keyboards. Also, a naked bike ride in Philadelphia, and Georgina makes a sound like a baby crocodile. To listen to this podcast ad-free, go to patreon.com/studiosenseless and become a patron of Sowerby & Luff Deluxe.…

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Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep17

4M ago

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Can a cat adjust a thermostat? Plus, cruelty-free holy oil and is it good for you to sniff someone else’s sweat? Also, Brian remembers a night in a treehouse, and Georgina wonders how tiny a tiny dog should be. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pepperstock/DELUXE_EP17.mp3 The post Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep17 appeared first on The Production Village.…

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

4M ago19:32

19:32

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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Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep16

4M ago

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The re-wiggling of rivers. Plus, a tortoise with a massive sex drive, a battery you can eat, and 3 humpback whales visit a health spa. Also, Luff has a problem with his Bluetooth, and the first appearance on the show of a brand new cast member called Factoid Android. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pepperstock/DELUXE_EP16.mp3 The post Sowerby and Luff D…

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Sowerby and Luff Deluxe Ep15

4M ago

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The complicated politics of ant pollination. Plus, Puffin Arrival Day, Monty Don plants a hazelnut, an update on Murphy the bald eagle, and should you borrow someone else’s dog? Also, Country Village News from deepest Dorset and why Luff can’t find the lid of his coleslaw. https://traffic.libsyn.com/pepperstock/DELUXE_EP15.mp3 The post Sowerby and …

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Episode 32 Val Stevens 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

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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Episode 31 Uncle Wally and Uncle Steve 29:47

5M ago29:47

29:47

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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Episode 30 Chris Green visits India 29:56

5M ago29:56

29:56

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

6M ago25:55

25:55

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

6M 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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Episode 27 Sara Robinson at St Augustine's Centre Halifax 22:35

6M ago22:35

22:35

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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Episode 26 John Armstrong's music journey 26:42

6M ago26:42

26:42

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

7M ago24:06

24:06

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

7M ago23:46

23:46

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

7M ago28:34

28:34

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

8M 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

9M ago24:00

24:00

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

9M 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

9M ago26:10

26:10

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

10M ago23:12

23:12

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

10M ago25:38

25:38

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

10M ago26:32

26:32

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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S3 Ep10: Hayley Doherty 30:41

10M ago30:41

30:41

Welcome to the final episode of the first season of the Calder Navigation podcast! It’s been wonderful sharing stories and building connections, and we hope you’ve enjoyed listening. We have a great listen for you for the final episode. Let's embark on a fascinating journey through the life and experiences of multi talented actor and jazz singer, H…

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