CLD Talks

This week on CLD Talks Conor and Ben go to the University of the West of Scotland to facilitate a workshop with the 2nd year Community Education students.

We start this episode off with a panel discussion with Ainsley, Callum and Pearce (check spelling) where they reflect on this experiences at university and placement:

After splitting the class into 3 groups, the students facilitated their own podcasts discussing aspects of CLD. These conversations were created fully by themselves and all opinions are their own.

We really had a great time being invited into the class and hope you enjoy the insights from the students.

We would like to say a big thank you to the class for taking part in recording their own mini podcast which have helped shape todays episode: Group 1 - Eli, Pearce, Asha, Claudia, Brenna, Group 2 - Amy, Terry, Charlene, Alica, Group 3 - Callum, Ainsley, Robbie, Sarah, Erin, Elsie

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In this weeks episode Iain chats with Sean Ewart about his work with New Gorbals Housing Association, his CLD journey and his recent time in the spotlight as one of Scotlands up and coming comedy stars. Thanks, as always for tuning in - let us know your thoughts!

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This week on CLD Talks Conor sits down with Liam McKenna who is a Lecturer within South Lanarkshire College. Within this conversation we learn about Liam's experience and how he got into CLD, how college is a gateway to other opportunities, the benefits of the working with communities course and so much more!

Sites/ Links:

South Lanarkshire College Working with Communities

https://www.slc.ac.uk/course-results/4935-hnc-working-with-communities

Liam's email address - [email protected]

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n this weeks episode Iain chats with participants from the Young Women’s Movement who have been involved in the development of the “Lassies are no feart” toolkit. The project is a collaboration with No Knives Better Lives, with Emily Beever providing a foreword on the history and evolution of the project.

You can access project resources here: https://www.noknivesbetterlives.com/resources/the-lassies-are-no-feart/

Why not also check out our episode with Jenni Snell - CEO of the Young Women’s Movement for more info on YWM.

We apologise for inconsistencies in sound quality throughout this episode.

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Thanks for listening!

This week on CLD Talks Ben, Conor and Iain sit down to chat about 2024, our highlights, some plans for 2025 and so much more!

Keep an eye out on our socials for more episodes and we hope you join us on the road to 100 episodes!

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n this weeks episode we do things a little differently!

We not only welcome back previous podcast guest Gary Brown of the National Leadership Network, but this time he brings with him some of the NLN steering groups and consultants to tell us more about the work of the NLN

You can listen to Gary’s original episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Gd6NBlE59nS4aGBKhxDMa?si=gTV9k2uERO-lPecp0Ai2lg

And can check out the work of the NLN mentioned by following @garydbrown68 and @ypceleadership on X!

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This week on CLD Talks Conor meets with Kenny Cameron who is the Youth Work Manager for The Spartans Community Foundation.

In this conversation Kenny shares his back ground in how he got into Youth work through sport, the difference that it has made in his life, plans for the future and so much more!

TRIGGER WARNING!

Please note between 28:18 - 34:00 there is a conversation around Suicidal Ideations.

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This week on CLD Talks Conor chats with Caroline O’Grady who is the Counselling Practice Manager for Glasgow Schools Counselling and Blues Service at Action for Children.

We discuss why Early intervention mental health support is so important, current mental health issues young people face and how they are supported, what difference has the project made and so much more!

TRIGGER WARNING!

Please note between 36:50 and 41:10 there is a conversation around Suicidal Ideations.

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This week on CLD Talks Conor is joined by Geoff Leask (What matters to you Co-ordinator), Nick MacCrimmon (CLD Manager - Dundee City Council), Natasha Henderson (Charleston Parent) and Dianne Calder (Kirkton Parent). They share the what matters to you story, the importance of working collaboratively and plans for the future. 

Natasha and Dianne talk about the importance WM2U in their lives and the journey they have been on, amplifying their voices and so much more. 

I’d like to give a huge thanks to Natasha and Dianne for opening up in this conversation and showing the real power communities have. 

Find out more:

https://wm2u.co.uk/what-matters-you

This week on CLD Talks Conor sits down with Jo Jarvis from ESOL Scotland (Formally Glasgows ESOL Forum) who talks about her role as Head of Funding and Partnerships and the work they do.

We also discuss the national CLD review in detail, the need for action, the support they have in place for volunteer tutors and so much more!

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See below for links to projects discussed

ESOL Scotland website https://www.esolscotland.co.uk/ Contact Jo Jarvis [email protected]

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