Out and About in the Lothians

A cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult pieces of news that someone can receive. This week, Jeremy visits Maggie's Edinburgh, a centre that helps people who are going through treatment. He talks with Andrew, who explains a bit about the history of the charity and what goes on today.

Show notes

Maggie's Edinburgh | Maggie's (maggies.org)

About us | Maggie's (maggies.org)



Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

In the run up to this years Royal Highland Show,  Jeremy heads to Ingliston to meet with Alan Laidlaw, the Chief Executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. The pair talk about what to expect from a day at the show, what happens on the site for the other 361 days of the year, and what state farming in Scotland finds itself in.


Show notes

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland | RHASS

Home | Royal Highland Show | Royal Highland Show



Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits Jeremy a local gem in West Lothian, Five Sisters Zoo to talk with it's founder, Brian Curran. He gives an insight into what its like to run a zoo day to day and a a bit of the history of how it came to West Lothian.

Show notes

Five Sisters Zoo



Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits Nicola from  Held In Our Hearts, a Lothian based charity that helps those who have experienced the loss of a child. The pair take a look at what support is available to parents going through the most difficult times.

Warning: This episode deals with themes and content that could be distressing to some listeners. Discretion advised.

Show notes

Held In Our Hearts - Providing baby loss counselling and support


Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits Ronald McDonald House at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People to talk with the House Manager Ross. He gives an insight into the work of this amazing charity and what it is like to work with families who are often experiencing the most difficult times of their lives.

Show notes

Ronald McDonald House Charities (rmhc.org.uk)


Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits Almond Valley in West Lothian where he meets with Robin Chesters . The pair discuss the wide variety of activities that Almond Valley has to offer as well as a bit of the history of the centre.
 

Show notes

www.almondvalley.co.uk

www.scottishshale.co.uk 

Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits Alasdair Bennett, the Chief Executive of Bethany Christian Trust. They Discuss  the work that Bethany does around the Lothians with homelessness and a bit of the history behind the charity.
 

Show notes

Bethany Christian Trust – Ending homelessness in Scotland… one person at a time

About – Bethany Christian Trust


Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits James Eglinton, Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at the University of Edinburgh. The pair discuss the role of religion in 21st century Scotland and the benefits of keeping religious education as part of our university landscape.
 

Show notes

About – James Eglinton (wordpress.com)

School of Divinity | The University of Edinburgh




Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits Edinburgh City Chambers to talk to Robert Aldridge, Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh. The conversation takes a look at the role of Lord Provost and what it was like to be in such an important position following the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Show notes

The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh – Lord Provost of Edinburgh (edinburghlordprovost.com)




Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy takes a trip to Dalkeith Country Park to meet with Managing Director Remko Plooij. While many residents of the Lothians will be familiar with the Park, Remko gives a behind the scenes insight into all that is on offer.

Show notes

Dalkeith Country Park


Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge