Voices from the Park

South Pennines Park

Welcome to Voices from the Park, our listening project, where we hear about the lives and thoughts of some of the wonderful people of the South Pennines Park. Visit www.southpenninespark.org for more on the Park. read less
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Voices from the Park - Alex
Dec 16 2022
Voices from the Park - Alex
Alex from Oldham is part of Oldham Youth Council. He talks about climate change, spending time outdoors, and how young people's voices need to be heard in decision making. And guest starring his dog.   Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com

Episodes

Voices from the Park - Alex
Dec 16 2022
Voices from the Park - Alex
Alex from Oldham is part of Oldham Youth Council. He talks about climate change, spending time outdoors, and how young people's voices need to be heard in decision making. And guest starring his dog.   Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Emma
Nov 28 2022
Voices from the Park - Emma
Emma, originally from Manchester but now living in Haslingden, Rossendale for 12 years, talks about her work as a community and social practice artist, her sense of awe when spending time in nature and how the countryside could be made more accessible to all.   Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Green Fingered George
Nov 9 2022
Voices from the Park - Green Fingered George
George, 17, from Ashton on the edge of the South Pennines, talks about his love of gardening and nature, and how being involved in conservation brings a sense of belonging. Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Pat
Nov 8 2022
Voices from the Park - Pat
Pat from Bacup, Rossendale, talks about Bacup Pride and its work in the town litter picking, planting and running a community allotment. You'll hear "authentic" sound quality in this episode, as the interview was recorded in a polytunnel at the Community Allotment in the rain. Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Naz
Nov 8 2022
Voices from the Park - Naz
Naz from Keighley, Bradford, talks about growing up in Keighley, her heritage and her work in supporting women and girls to thrive in their community.   Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Zaheer
Nov 8 2022
Voices from the Park - Zaheer
Zaheer from Halifax, Calderdale, talks about his love of the outdoors and inspiring people in the South Asian community to connect to nature. Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Kevin
Nov 7 2022
Voices from the Park - Kevin
Kevin from Saddleworth, Oldham, talks about the importance of nature for his mental health, working in prisons and being deaf. Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - O’Hooley and Tidow
Nov 7 2022
Voices from the Park - O’Hooley and Tidow
Musicians O'Hooley and Tidow, writers and performers of the closing theme of  BBC/HBO drama Gentleman Jack, are also our fantastic ambassadors! They tell us about South Pennines life with their young son and how nature plays a part in their everyday lives. Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com
Voices from the Park - Farzana
Nov 7 2022
Voices from the Park - Farzana
Farzana from Halifax, Calderdale, talks about throwing the dice onto the South Pennines map, sharing adventures with her young daughter and being Muslim.   Music by O'Hooley and Tidow: ohooleyandtidow.com