Best Newhaven Podcasts (2024)

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Familiar and Stranger Things: Making a Witch in the 17th Century with Danny Buck 33:54

14d ago33:54

33:54

We all know about witches and their black cats. But why did people in the early modern period fear their neighbours’ cats? Why were they fearful of wax models? How did they protect themselves? Join historian Danny Buck as he explores these questions and more.This talk took place at the Norfolk Heritage Centre in October 2023. Please visit norfolkhe…

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David Flucker 42:05

16d ago42:05

42:05

Episode 52 of Lifestory sees us joined by the remarkable David Flucker, who is still volunteering for the St Columba's Hospice charity shop in Ocean Terminal at the wonderful age of 102 years old. David begins by taking us back in time to his childhood growing up in a family of fishermen and attending school in Newhaven in the 1920s and on to a won…

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William Van Der Velde 43:12

24d ago43:12

43:12

In the 51st edition of Lifestory we are joined by regular Wee Museum visitor William Van Der Velde, who looks back on 78 years of life in Edinburgh. We travel back through his attending David Kilpatrick school up until the age of 14, reaching the ABA boxing finals at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanying Ken Buchanan on his rise to the world champion…

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Sophia Abrahamsen - Stories of A Life in Newhaven 1:03:14

4M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In the 50th edition of Life Story, we are joined by Sophia. She takes us through stories from throughout her life, from growing up in Newhaven, to her father's gambling, to singing lessons in school and delivering mail and packages over college breaks. Eventually she tells of life working in Conveyance with the National Service and finally about he…

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Embodied Grief: Soulful Sounds of Grief 15:58

6M ago15:58

15:58

Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience, affecting not only our emotions but also our bodies, mind and spirit. Explore how embracing this mind-body connection can lead to profound healing and transformation. A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. …

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Moral Injury-Say What? 13:42

7M ago13:42

13:42

What happens when our deepest moral beliefs are challenged or violated? How do we navigate the emotional aftermath of witnessing or participating in events that conflict with our sense of right and wrong? It might just start with identifying moral injury. For additional information visit The Shay Center for Moral Injury at Volunteers of America. A …

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Searching for Disability in the Picture Norfolk Archive with Cath Cartman 34:48

8M ago34:48

34:48

Disability is mostly missing from the history books - and all too often, when we do see photographs of disabled people, they are anonymous medical images. Join Cath Cartman, photographer and researcher, as she shares her research from the Picture Norfolk archive, and introduces you to James, Robert, Dick and others whose stories she encountered alo…

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Norwich's Eighteenth Century Pattern Books with Dr Michael Nix 57:03

8M ago57:03

57:03

Join Dr Michael Nix, author of 'Norwich Textiles, a Global Story 1750-1840', as he explores how pattern books and cards, containing thousands of small samples of fabric, provide us with a means of understanding an industry whose creativity and enterprise made Norwich one of the most prosperous cities in England.This talk took place at the Norfolk H…

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Sir Thomas Browne: The Theatre of Ourselves with Kevin Faulkner 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

Join Kevin Faulkner, author of numerous essays on the life and work of Sir Thomas Browne, as he examines the 17th century physician-philosopher's writings, discusses some of the books he owned, and explores Browne's intellectual pursuits in the context of the proto-psychology he termed 'the Theatre of Ourselves'.This talk took place in person at th…

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Wholehearted Love for Self 12:01

9M ago12:01

12:01

Loving oneself is indeed foundational for healthy, wholehearted relationships. Do you love yourself? Is it easier for you to love others? Loving self is indeed foundational for healthy, wholehearted relationships. A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.200…

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"In The Meantime" 13:05

10M ago13:05

13:05

Is it time to let go of the past and move from outdated, soggy, obsolete "things"? If so, it's about knowing AND owning YOUR TRUTH. Todays the day! Make 2024 a great year! A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.2002music.com Visit me online at www.newhaven…

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Finding Inner Peace 15:00

12M ago15:00

15:00

Inner Peace is a state of mental and emotional tranquility, with no anxiety, stress, or worry. Sounds wonderful huh?! A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.2002music.com Visit me online at www.newhavenhealing.org…

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Passages to New Life 14:33

1y ago14:33

14:33

Let's face it, life passages often come with a level of unpredictability, so we try super hard to hang on for dear life. Join us as we learn to move from "what was" to "what is next". A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.2002music.com Visit me online at …

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The Power of Friendship 11:00

1y ago11:00

11:00

Do your friends LIFT you up...or TEAR you down?? I know, been there, done that! I jotted down 10 traits which encompass a range of qualities and characteristics of my friends...check it out. A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.2002music.com Visit me onl…

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The 10% Difference 19:59

1y ago19:59

19:59

In the context of personal healing or self-improvement, the phrase "the 10% difference" can be interpreted to mean that making relatively small, teeny weeny YET remarkable changes or adjustments in one's life, habits, or mindset can lead to significant improvements in well-being and personal growth. Join us!! A special thank you to Randy and Pamela…

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Alistair Bennett - A Co-Op Life in the Borders 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

In the 48th edition of Lifestory at the age of 80 Alistair looks back on 40 years of working life with the store, from joining Alloa branch as a clerk at 15 to becoming Chief Executive of Borders Co-Op.By The Living Memory Association

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The Seeds of Compassion 19:39

1y ago19:39

19:39

Compassion is an Inside-Out journey. Author Joyce Rupp teaches that within every human heart, there exists a seed of compassion.....a tiny, dormant ember that holds the potential to ignite into a warm, nurturing flame. Learn more here!!! A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use thei…

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Nurturing Resilience 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

14:15

Resilience refers to the ability to effectively adapt, recover, and bounce back from life's messiness..... Learn 7 simple tips on how to build inner strength and cultivate resilience. A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.2002music.com Visit me online at …

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Carrying Hope in Our Heart 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

To carry hope in our hearts means to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook on life despite challenges and uncertainties. It is a state of mind where we believe in the possibility of a better future and trust that things can improve, even in the midst of change. Who are your Hope Builder Uppers?? A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus fr…

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Self-Compassion 15:32

1+ y ago15:32

15:32

Self-compassion involves directing the same warmth, kindness, care and understanding towards ourselves that we so readily give to others. The time has come to give more you to you.....first! A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical group 2002 for generously allowing me to use their music. https://www.2002music.com Visit me onl…

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Peace And Pain Part 2 17:28

1+ y ago17:28

17:28

Healing is a unique and individual journey. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and it's important to be patient with yourself. Toggling between two spectrums, such as peace and acknowledging pain, can be challenging but not impossible. Join us as we seek to find the sweet spot where Grace is abound. A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copu…

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Can Peace and Pain coexist? 20:00

1+ y ago20:00

20:00

Peace and pain represent contrasting states or experiences, where peace is associated with tranquility, pain is linked to suffering. Join us as we explore the hidden true essence of who we are at our core AND the benefit cocooning offers to us as we journey to the center of our Be-ing. A special thank you to Randy and Pamela Copus from the musical …

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Personal Metamorphosis 17:28

1+ y ago17:28

17:28

Metamorphosis occurs when we mourn our losses, release the shame of who we are NOT, and forgive ourselves and others. The metaphor of the butterfly transformation emphasizes the idea that personal growth involves discomfort and a willingness to let go of the familiar. It symbolizes the courage to embrace change and the potential for a more vibrant …

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Andrew Grant - Jobs in the 1960s 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

The 47th edition of The Living Memory Association's 'Lifestory' podcast sees 85 year old historian Andrew Grant looking back on his working life in the 1960s after he had returned from time spent on the ocean waves. Taking us from the Royal Infirmary to record shops and driving Globe Juice bottles around in search of a daily wage!…

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Journey to the Center of your Be-ing 18:19

1+ y ago18:19

18:19

The journey from our head, to our heart, to our gut (being) can be daunting however, living in alignment with our true self means living in accordance with our inner values and desires, rather than trying to meet the expectations of others. In this episode of: Words of Life, Love & Hope, we journey from the head, to the heart, to the soul space...o…

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Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

Join local writer Helen Murray, author of Newhaven Court: Love, Tragedy, Heroism and Intrigue, as she discusses her book about the Newhaven Court Hotel in Cromer, a house whose fascinating history encompasses visits by Churchill, Shackleton and Tennyson, among others.This talk took place on Tuesday 17th January at the Norfolk Heritage Centre. To se…

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Festival for a Fine City with Rob Mitchell 42:48

1+ y ago42:48

42:48

Join author Rob Mitchell as he discusses his book, ‘Festival for a Fine City’, and explores the Norfolk and Norwich Festival’s 250-year journey from its origins in 1772 to the present day.This talk took place on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. For the images referred to during the talk please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpr…

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Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn with Andrew Ferrara 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

Join Project Curator Andrew Ferrara as he explores the medieval history of Norwich Castle and offers an inside look at the ongoing multi-million pound redevelopment project of the Norman Keep and the exciting new exhibits destined for the inside.This talk took place on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at Norfolk Heritage Centre. To see the images referred to t…

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Stuart Roy McIvor 1:09:07

1+ y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

The 46th edition of our Lifestory podcast features the colourful life of Stuart Roy McIvor, who spent 30 years in the Metropolitan Police and 5 years as a City Councillor in Edinburgh for the SNP. At the age of 78 with a great appreciation of the where he is now, Stuart looks back on a life packed to the full with both sunshine and shadow.…

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Exploring the Glass Negative Collections of NHC 1:05:38

2y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Join Clare Everitt as she uncovers the stories told by some of Norfolk Heritage Centre's 19th and early 20th century glass plate images, encompassing Colman's of Norwich, the Hobrough Collection (river engineers who worked all over Norfolk), and images taken by Alfred Taylor of Starston and Sydney Hubbard of Great Melton.Visit norfolkheritagecentre…

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Norwich's Strangers: Their Story and Legacy 45:23

2y ago45:23

45:23

The 'Strangers' - refugees from the Low Countries - began arriving in Norwich in 1566: a decade later they made up almost a third of the city's population. Join Frank Meeres, author of 'The Welcome Stranger', as he looks at their story and its long-term legacy for the city.This talk was recorded live at Norfolk Heritage Centre on Thursday 6th Octob…

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David And Hilary Thomson - 55 Years of Marriage 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

Episode 45 of The THELMA Lifestory podcast introduces us to David and Hilary Thomson, happily married for 55 years in September 2022. We hear tales of growing up in Portobello and Ratho in the 1950s & 60 and of a romance born on the badminton court! Packed with great stories of a full life, working hard at business and family with a lot of laughter…

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Into the Unknown 1578: Elizabeth I on Progress with Vic Morgan 54:37

2y ago54:37

54:37

Join historian Vic Morgan as he discusses Elizabeth I's progress to Norwich in 1578, a unique window on 16th century arenas of politics, religion and the fates of significant families in the region.This talk was recorded live at Norfolk Heritage Centre on Tuesday 23rd August 2022.To see the images referred to during the podcast, please visit: norfo…

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Martin Penny - Growing Up in London in the 50s & 60s 20:52

2+ y ago20:52

20:52

Born in Hackney in 1954, Martin Penny grew up in King’s Lynn and then moved to Enfield. His father was a successful businessman who sold feather dusters then moved into selling packaged butter, taking the family from no central heating into a house with all mod cons, from proper East End to privileged. We follow Martin's journey from throwing objec…

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Tommy Carson 5; Eight tips for living a good life. 15:59

2+ y ago15:59

15:59

Our dear friend Tommy Carson sadly passed away in June 2022. He was 99 years old and an absolute force of nature. This is a short podcast where he goes through his eight tips for a good life. All practical suggestions from a man who remained active and living independently right until the end of his life. One thing shines through though, his positi…

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David Franks: From 1950s Jarrow & Hebburn to Glasgow 2022 49:07

2+ y ago49:07

49:07

Born in 1949, David Franks takes us on a reminiscence journey packed with stories from growing up in Jarrow and Hebburn all the way through to retirement in Glasgow. David's adventures take him from Junior School to Newcastle University, from audit assistant to partner in Price Waterhouse, with many twists, turns and laughs along the way.…

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Terry Christie: On The Touchline and In The Classroom 50:00

3y ago50:00

50:00

Former manager of Meadowbank Thistle, Stenhousemuir and Alloa Athletic and head teacher of Ainslie Park and Musselburgh Grammar, Terry Christie has packed an awful lot into his 78 years. Moving from Ireland to Edinburgh at a young age, Terry's love for football was born in the streets with a tennis ball and in going to watch Gordon Smith play for h…

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May Barbour(and Otto)-remembering Douglas-part two 13:02

3y ago13:02

13:02

In the second part of our conversation about living with dementia, with Otto still listening and making his presence heard, May talks about the loss of communication with Douglas and how she felt they had lost much of the laughter in their lives. As Douglas lost interest in many of the things he had loved doing, the day-to-day routine dominated and…

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May Barbour (and Otto the Labrador)-Remembering Douglas part one 16:03

3y ago16:03

16:03

Douglas Barbour and his wife May lived with Douglas's Alzheimer's Dementia for many years .In this podcast May describes noticing early changes in Douglas's memory and how these changes affected their lives .May's background in nursing as well as volunteering at the local day centre meant she had a bit of experience ,knowledge and some insight into…

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Andrew Grant at Sea 1:01:42

3y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Andrew Grant decided at the age of 15 that he would like to join the Merchant Navy He did the deck apprentice course at Leith Nautical College and after applying to several shipping companies got a job with Shell Tankers. His first voyage took him to the Carribean then he was off to the Middle East in fact he saw the whole of the World apart from t…

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Edible Norwich: Chocolate History Walking Tour 58:43

3y ago58:43

58:43

Historically home to international food manufacturers, and a bustling agricultural centre, Norwich has long had food and drink at its heart. Sharpen your appetite with our podcast walking tours exploring Norwich’s edible heritage, for Heritage Open Days 2021.Through the twentieth century, the smell of cocoa filled Norwich’s streets, as Caley’s, Row…

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Edible Norwich: Mustard History Walking Tour 1:12:16

3y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Historically home to international food manufacturers, and a bustling agricultural centre, Norwich has long had food and drink at its heart. Sharpen your appetite with our podcast walking tours exploring Norwich’s edible heritage, for Heritage Open Days 2021.Colman’s of Norwich made the city synonymous with mustard production, and through the civic…

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Robert Hume Patterson: early tales of Porty part 2 48:10

3y ago48:10

48:10

Robert Hume Patterson is 100 years old and has amazing memories of growing up and working in Portobello. He takes us on a tour of the different streets Bridge St, Tower St, Pipe St to name but a few and we hear what happened to them with with the passing of time. We get to hear about different characters who lived in Portobello including Ned Barnie…

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May Hoare : an African childhood 36:43

3+ y ago36:43

36:43

May Hoare was born in Malawi on the 24th May 1935.Her Father had an engineering business in Malawi and May lived with her older sister and parents in a house that had been built especially for them. May takes us a tour of the house and the large garden that were maintained by several servants. Holidays were spent on the Zomba plateau or swimming at…

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Robert Hume Patterson: early tales of Porty 47:19

3+ y ago47:19

47:19

In this episode we meet Robert Hume Patterson who was brought up in Portobello in the 1920s & 30s.He was the youngest of 4 children and they lived at no 4 Bridge Street with their Mother and Father. We hear how he nearly drowned at the age of 3 only being saved as he was wearing his wee red coat and how he continued to be accident prone He and his …

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Margaret Laird :an Ironmonger's daughter 47:57

3+ y ago47:57

47:57

Margaret Laird who was born in 1948 tells us about growing up in Corstorphine in the 1950s and 60s Her father opened a large Ironmongers on St Johns Road and it was there that he met Margarets Mother. Margaret had two brothers who attended Heriots but she was sent to Mary Erskines where the headmistress Miss Jennings was feared by the pupils and te…

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Tommy Carson 4 :Dancing 19:46

3+ y ago19:46

19:46

In this episode Tommy Carson takes us out dancing. Its 1935and Tommy who is 13 years old puts on his Dads flannels and heads out to Dalgleish Dance Hall on St Mary's Street Edinburgh. This is the first time he's ever gone to the dancing and he copies how the older dancers move and hold themselves. He loves it and not only that he's good at it. From…

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James Yorkston :VE day & more 16:58

3+ y ago16:58

16:58

The episode starts at the end of the War and VE day with bonfires and singing in the streets. Then we hear of attempting to camouflage the Power Station difficult when the chimney was 60ft high and barrage floating in the sky over Woods Park. Then James goes back to his life in the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy. Looking after the Commanding Chie…

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James Yorkston and Portobello High 20:40

3+ y ago20:40

20:40

In this episode James Yorkston Reminisces about his school days at Tower Bank and Portobello High He enjoyed school but wasn't averse to skipping .If caught the punishment varied. It could be lines, kept in after school or being hit with bend and over his teacher Mr Walls 2 rulers. This didn't stop James from admiring Mr Walls and thinking he was a…

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James Yorkston:Growing up in Portobello 21:19

3+ y ago21:19

21:19

In this episode we revisit James Yorkston and his memories of growing up in the Portobello area in the 1940s and 50s Sadly James is no longer with us but what comes across is just how much he enjoyed life when he was here. He makes it all sound like great fun hearing the air sirens and watching the lights from his window as the planes tried to bomb…

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