Rotary Radio UK

In this second part of the interview with RI President Yinka Baralola, he covers the need for engagement by Rotarians, and we learn something of his musical tastes.

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Steve Wood of Rotary Radio UK in conversation with Rotary International President Yinka Baralola. In this first part of a wide-ranging conversation, we first learn why he joined Rotary and how his professional career links to his role as RI President.

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Becky Turner chairs a panel discussion on the Rotary Rader's Book Club latest subject "Under The Hornbeams" by Emma Tarlo. This is a fascinating true story of two "homeless" men living, literally, under some hornbeam trees in London's Regents Park. The panel discuss how the book impacted on their impressions of homelessness and the book has the potential to impact yours.

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The Sittingbourne Invicta Rotary Club's annual Community Chest awards aims to help small charities and other organisations by making monetary grants. In this podcast a selection of the 2026 recipients talk about their organisations and what they will spend the grant money on

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Last November, Steve Wood interviewed three of the 2025 Rotary Global Scholars who were just settling into their year in London. This podcast is the same three scholars reflecting on their experiences in London and thinking about the future.

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An interview with Leigh Baildham of the ancient City of London Worshipful Company of Glass-Sellers. We learn about the work of the company's charitable fund and how it works with schools, the armed forces and other organisations to support their work and promote the use of glass. The Worshipful company of Glass-Sellers of London received its Charter from King Charles II in 1664 and was originally set incorporated, as were the other "ancient" guild/companies, to maintain the quality of products being manufactured, imported and used in Britain. Nowadays it still takes a keen interest in the development and use of glass, which spans uses such as the glass in your hand to undersea glass-fibre cables that enable the world wide web to function.

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Rotarian Pat Jeffery is speaking about how to recognise victims of domestic abuse what we can do to help them.

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Alan Hughes, MD of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London reveals the fascinating history of this famous bell whose sound is known across the world. He talks about the production of the bell, the people involved in the project and the possible skulduggery surrounding it.

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Alan Hughes, MD of the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London talks about the history of church bells in the City of London.

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Rotarian Tony Muckley and Jack White, Commercial and Community Director of Chatham Town Football Club, discuss the establishment and ideas behind Medway Youth Horizons. This exciting project aims to bring together a range of experts and organisations that can provide opportunities for young people, particularly those not in education, employment or training. 

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