Hi. This short podcast is dedicated to the memory of Rhoda Swindells, the wife of Howard Swindells, the subject of our Kelham Island Discs number 3. I met Rhoda several times at The Gardeners Rest and various other events but most notably in the kitchen of the house where I interviewed Howard. Rhoda was obviously seriously ill at that time and Howard displayed such care and affection with her that it was impossible not to be moved. A very few days after the interview they moved home to Scotland where Rhoda was very quickly hospitalised and subsequently passed away. So, as mark of respect, I give you a reprise of Howard's special song for Rhoda: My Old Lady & Me.
