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The UKRunChat podcast.From Manchester to The Hague: Running for foster children with Raja AslamIn this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle speaks to Raja Aslam, a foster carer from Blackburn and passionate runner, about his bold challenge to run from Manchester to The Hague, covering a half marathon every day to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme for foster children. Raja shares his story of getting into running just before COVID, running marathons during Ramadan, the impact of fostering on his family, and how he hopes to inspire others through his journey.Follow Raja on Instagram: Raja Aslam’s InstagramFundraising link: https...
2025-07-1434 min
Peace Talks RadioThe Toll of Overtourism: Seeking a Peaceful BalanceOn this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore the issue of overtourism. Destinations around the globe are facing the impact of tourism on local residents, cultures, economies, and the environment. How can we ensure this impact is a positive one, and minimize the conflict and harm that our travel can cause?
Correspondent Michelle Aslam speaks with tourism experts on how our travel can be a source of conflict, and a tool for peace. Journalist and author Paige McClanahan speaks about her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. Dr. Kiona...
2025-01-1659 minPeace Talks RadioThe Toll of Overtourism: Seeking a Peaceful BalanceOn this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore the issue of overtourism. Destinations around the globe are facing the impact of tourism on local residents, cultures, economies, and the environment. How can we ensure this impact is a positive one, and minimize the conflict and harm that our travel can cause?
Correspondent Michelle Aslam speaks with tourism experts on how our travel can be a source of conflict, and a tool for peace. Journalist and author Paige McClanahan speaks about her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. Dr. Kiona...
2025-01-1659 minPeace Talks RadioThe Toll of Overtourism: Seeking a Peaceful BalanceOn this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore the issue of overtourism. Destinations around the globe are facing the impact of tourism on local residents, cultures, economies, and the environment. How can we ensure this impact is a positive one, and minimize the conflict and harm that our travel can cause?
Correspondent Michelle Aslam speaks with tourism experts on how our travel can be a source of conflict, and a tool for peace. Journalist and author Paige McClanahan speaks about her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. Dr. Kiona...
2025-01-1659 min
Do More Good podcastEpisode 120: The Scottish Fundraising Conference 2024We are back north of the border for the Scottish Fundraising Conference. Part of our three-part series from Glasgow, this summary episode features lost notepads, learnings from the world of football, dealing with tricky colleagues, falsely advertised sessions and LinkedIn updates.1:40 Gary Kernahan details the Committee’s hopes and dreams.9:50 Fiona McIntyre on the Scottish Women’s Premier League.17:36 Nadia Aslam gives up tips for Impact Reporting.24:58 Claire Warner talks the dark art of dealing with difficult people.32:33 John Brady and Lorna McCafferty turn one appeal into four.54:36 Michelle Cham...
2024-10-211h 23
Radiolab for KidsIntroducing: NPR's Life KitNPR’s Life Kit explains a free, simple tool for your parenting toolbox. Called 'special time,' the strategy is widely recommended by children's health professionals to help reduce behavioral issues in young children. Here's a guide on how to do it with your kids at home.This episode of Life Kit was produced by Summer Thomad. Our visuals editor is Beck Harlan. Our digital editor is Malaka Gharib. Meghan Keane is the supervising editor. Beth Donovan is the executive producer. Our Production team also includes: Andee Tagle, Audrey Nguyen, Clare Marie Schneider, Michelle Aslam, and Sylvie Douglis. Julia Car...
2023-01-1116 min
Start Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.The Matter of the North: How the north of England shaped modern Britain by Melvyn BraggPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543957to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Matter of the North: How the north of England shaped modern Britain
Author: Melvyn Bragg
Narrator: Joan Bakewell, Maxine Peake, Simon Armitage, Full Cast, Judi Dench, Melvyn Bragg
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 54 minutes
Release date: October 7, 2021
Genres: Europe
Publisher's Summary:
Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in defining modern Britain, and its enduring effect on every part of the globe 'It's impossible not to admire the thrust and sweep of this series' The Telegraph In this captivating 10-part series, Melvyn Bragg brings all his...
2021-10-075h 54
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeThe Matter of the North: How the north of England shaped modern Britain by Melvyn BraggPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543957 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Matter of the North: How the north of England shaped modern Britain Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Joan Bakewell, Maxine Peake, Simon Armitage, Full Cast, Judi Dench, Melvyn Bragg Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 7, 2021 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in defining modern Britain, and its enduring effect on every part of the globe 'It's impossible not to admire the thrust and sweep of this series' The Telegraph In this captivating 10-part series, Melvyn Bragg brings all...
2021-10-0705 min