The Parched Pea Pod

The Parched Pea Pod

By National WorldSociety & CultureDocumentaryPlaces & Travel
Download on the App Store

The Parched Pea Pod episodes

  • The Harris Museum and some very special guests
    On this bonus episode of The Parched Pea Podcast John Gillmore chats to Preston-born animator Nick Park, (and not forgetting Wallace and Gromit) at the city’s reimagined Harris Museum.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  • A cobbled street thriving in the city
    In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore continues his journey around Winckley Square and heads up Winckley Street to speak to some of the amazing independent local businesses including craft ale bar Winckley Street Ale house and  to Green Pheasant Gifts where he talks to shop owner Jade about her remarkable career change.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  • The original Lionesses
    In this episode Gilly speaks to Gail Newsham, a local historian who has worked on documenting the history of the original Lionesses,  Preston's Dick, Kerr Ladies, one of the most famous and pioneering women’s football teams in history.  Also in this episode Gilly talks to Jenny Patel who runs her own Bollywood dancing group in the city and we hear from David Clayton, founder of 'Wot Wud U Do' which is a local youth organisation helping to support young people with education through engagement.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  • A helping hand to those serving their country
    In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore visits St Georges in Preston and speaks to Father David Craven about his time at the Church plus also chats to veterans and volunteers of the 'Sand Bag Cafe'. 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  • A lifetime in showbiz nostalgia
    In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to local entertainer Alma Stuart-Burgess about her experiences as a blue coat at holiday camps, stories from the local entertainment scene and also shares the words of advice given to her from comedian Victoria Wood.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  • Spiritual awakenings and connecting communities
    In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to Kailash Parekh MBE who tells how she arrived in Preston from India via East Africa at the tender age of just five. She shares her memories of transitioning to a new country at such a young age and her work later in life as an education professional, campaigner and community worker.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  • Keeping Lancashire warm and cosy

    In this episode Gilly speaks to our podcast sponsor, Cosy Homes in Lancashire, which helps secure free government funding to help people across Lancashire make their homes warmer, more energy efficient, and cheaper to run. The scheme is supported by 13 local authorities in Lancashire and we hear from people who have benefited from the free scheme.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  • The heritage and wonder of a Georgian Square
    In this episode Gilly wanders down the historic Georgian Square located in the heart of Preston where suffragette Edith Rigby once lived - Winckley Square - where he meets those fighting to preserve the future of this city oasis.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  • Getting lost with superheroes in the most British of bookshops
    In this episode Gilly takes a stroll down Friargate in Preston and calls in to one of the oldest bookshops in the country and also speaks to the owner of That Comic Shop, also on Friargate, and hears about community events in the city.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  • The woman who escaped the Nazis - Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines
    In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore hears the remarkable story of Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, known for being one of the "Winton children" rescued from Czechoslovakia by Sir Nicholas Winton before WWII.She was separated from her family at age nine and was put on a train bound for England to flee Nazi persecution, eventually settling in Preston.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

About The Parched Pea Pod

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to the Parched Pea Podcast which is lifting the lid on the people and places that make the Lancashire city of Preston the fascinating place it is. In this podcast you join our host, well…