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JAZZ.FM91JAZZ.FM91The Artistry of... Ron WestrayThe Artistry of... Ron Westray by JAZZ.FM912025-04-2405 minDark Poutine - True Crime and Dark HistoryDark Poutine - True Crime and Dark HistoryThe Westray Mine DisasterEpisode 352: At 5:18 a.m. on May 9, 1992, in Plymouth, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, in the Westray Mine, a methane gas explosion, followed by a coal dust blast, ripped through the underground tunnels, claiming the lives of 26 miners working the night shift.The tragedy unfolded against a backdrop of known safety violations and ignored warnings. In the aftermath, a gripping rescue attempt captivated the nation as teams of drägermen braved hazardous conditions in a desperate search for survivors. The bodies of 15 miners were recovered during the initial rescue and recovery efforts. However, the remains of 11 miners were never recov...2025-02-031h 10Off The Path Daily - Reisen, unbekannte Orte, Geschichte und mehr…Off The Path Daily - Reisen, unbekannte Orte, Geschichte und mehr…Der kürzeste Linienflug der Welt: Ein Abenteuer auf den Orkneys Der Flug bringt dich in weniger als zwei Minuten von Westray auf die Nachbarinsel Papa Westray – ein kurioses Abenteuer in einer faszinierenden, rauen Landschaft. Begleite mich, während wir abheben, und entdecke, was es auf diesen abgelegenen Inseln sonst noch alles zu erleben gibt.2025-01-2108 minOur Scotland: A Fantasy 24 Hours in ScotlandOur Scotland: A Fantasy 24 Hours in ScotlandS3E3 Professor Donna Heddle and great Scottish stories (Fife, Papa Westray, Iona, Lochindorb, Elderslie, St Margaret's Chapel, St Magnus Cathedral)If you had just 24 hours in Scotland where would you go? Add in teleportation, time travel and even the magic of pausing time you can conjure up the day of your dreams. That is what Our Scotland is all about, highlighting the places and people that are memorable. My name is Alison Fraser and I love all things Scotland, the people, the food, the music and the places. In this episode I’m joined by Professor Donna Heddle who is going to take us on...2024-10-141h 01Orkneyology PodcastOrkneyology PodcastOrkney Customs, with Tom Muir ~ Hatch, Match, Dispatch - part 2Join Tom and Rhonda as we continue our discussion around old Orkney customs and traditions. This time you'll hear some quite surprising and amusing details of marriage and death customs in Orkney.A few things you'll find out in this Ower wi' the Moon podcast:Signs and dangers around the Orkney wedding celebration: good luck, bad luck and how to evade the trowiesThe costs of speerin' night, when the prospective groom asks the bride's father for her hand; warning: don't show up empty handed!The exact nuances of arranging...2024-08-192h 35Consider This NorthumberlandConsider This NorthumberlandDay of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislationThe full interview In 1996, 26 workers in the Westray mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, lost their lives. The post Day of Mourning commemorates 20th anniversary of Westray Mine disaster legislation appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Northumberland labour leader addresses impact of pandemic on local workers Take a moment to remember those injured or killed on the job Economic development working to attract, sustain and retain business in Cobourg, says manager 2024-04-2719 minCOMMONSCOMMONSWORK 5 - The Westray DisasterThis episode was originally published on November 24, 2021. Twenty-six men were working underground when an explosion tore through the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia. Their friends and colleagues went into the wreckage to try to save them.The story of Westray is one of managerial malice and the heroism of everyday people. But why is it that governments let this happen over and over again, at the expense of so many lives?Featured in this episode: Vernon Theriault, Tom SandbornTo learn more:Westray: My J...2024-04-1748 minRadioLabourCanadaRadioLabourCanadaHow the death of 26 Westray miners can save lives todayThirty-two years ago the Westray mine in Pictou county, Nova Scotia, exploded killing 26 miners. Ten years later the United Steelworkers, other labour organizations and individuals were able to get a federal Westray Law enacted which can help workers today. A memorial held on Tuesday March 26, 2024, was attended by members of the Westray Families Group, Rev. Glen Matheson, Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske, USW National director Marty Warren, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour president Danny Cavanagh, USW District 6 (Atlantic Canada) director Myles Sullivan, E.B. Anderson who performed his song “26 Ghosts” and many others. RadioLabour is t...2024-03-2814 minThe Northern Sentinels PodcastThe Northern Sentinels PodcastEpisode 13 - Peter MacKayI hit the beautiful roads of Nova Scotia to meet up with my next guest. A proud resident of Pictou County, he comes from a family with a multitude of professional backgrounds that influenced him at a young age. After completing his law degree in Halifax, he worked a diverse array of legal cases which is where he developed his desire to improve victims rights in Canada. Although he had no interest in getting into politics, being fired from one job might just have landed him in the House of Commons. After a few years learning the ropes in...2024-01-171h 43Award Travel 101Award Travel 101Unique and Aspirational FlightsJoe and Mike talk this week about their recent trips plus aspirational flights they have taken or wish to take in the near future including:Alaska Pancake Run CLE-PIT-SEA-CLE. In Jan 2024 (Editors note: sadly this flight was cancelled due to the Boeing 737-9 door plug fiasco. Upper deck of 747. Lufthansa & BAAspirational Longest- Singapore JFK-SIN (Taking #9 SYD-IAH in the spring)Shortest- Loganair Island Hopper Orkney Islands of Scotland. Westray-Papa Westray (1.7 miles)United Island Hopper (former Continental Microneasia) 7 Stops HNL to GUMAlaska Milk Run- SEA to ANC with several options for stops in between.Former (defunct)BA001 Concorde, st...2023-11-0347 minThe Speyside Wildlife Trip ReportThe Speyside Wildlife Trip ReportOrkney Odyssey with Craig RoundOur recent Orkney Odyssey trip was full of fantastic wildlife encounters along with breathtaking Orkney land and seascapes and wonderful historical sites. We had daily, multiple sightings of Hen Harriers across the islands with many juvenile birds seen but also some stunning ‘ghostly’ grey males, and also enjoyed great views of a stooping Peregrine on Rousay and two young White-tailed Eagles on Hoy, including one bird that flew low and right across in front of our group. We also had brilliant prolonged views of a juvenile Merlin on Westray, sat on a fence post and being mobbed by Meadow Pipi...2023-09-2837 minTrust Company TalksTrust Company TalksPreserving Legacies: Navigating Trust and Estate Planning with Westray VeaseyIn this episode of Trust Company Talks, hosts Bill Noble and Burke Koonce are joined by Trust Company of the South’s own chief fiduciary counsel, Westray Veasey, J.D, to offer an inside look at the important role trust and estate planning plays help safeguard your wealth and ensure your legacy lasts for generations to come.During this episode, some of the topics listeners will learn about include:The path that led Westray to become an estate planning lawyerThe definition of estate planning and its utility to our clientsWhen to begin the estate planning journey an...2023-08-1735 minTrust Company TalksTrust Company TalksPreserving Legacies: Navigating Trust and Estate Planning with Westray VeaseyIn this episode of Trust Company Talks, hosts Bill Noble and Burke Koonce are joined by Trust Company of the South’s own chief fiduciary counsel, Westray Veasey, J.D, to offer an inside look at the important role trust and estate planning plays help safeguard your wealth and ensure your legacy lasts for generations to come.During this episode, some of the topics listeners will learn about include:The path that led Westray to become an estate planning lawyerThe definition of estate planning and its utility to our clientsWhen to begin the estate planning journey an...2023-08-1735 minFull Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightFull Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightLife in Reverse: Tales of a Very Stable Narcissist Audiobook by Ron WestrayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 694130 Title: Life in Reverse: Tales of a Very Stable Narcissist Author: Ron Westray Narrator: Ron Westray Format: Unabridged Length: 11:48:59 Language: English Release date: 07-11-23 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment, History & Culture Summary: Starting from present and going back 30 years to 1990, the book about African-American jazz musician Ron Westrays life journey is written in reverse. The writing is rigorousflanked by hip-hop, Southern, and ebonic dialectsand includes jazz lingo, texting-shorthand and use of emojis. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2023-07-1111h 48Let\'s Not Be Lazy FilmmakersLet's Not Be Lazy FilmmakersPaul CowanWe have a really special episode today, all our episodes are special, but we had some initial trouble with Zoom this week so we decided to record this one in person. Our guest, or in this case our host because we were at his house, is none other than the great Paul Cowan, who made some really amazing films, such as Westray, a film about a mining disaster in Eastern Canada. It’s a long one today, but I really encourage you to stick through to the end, because once Paul gets going, he really has a l...2023-05-161h 43Things You Didn\'t Ask ForThings You Didn't Ask ForThings You Didn't Ask For - Ep. 03 - Freedom Of SpeechWelcome to our fantastic listeners!  In this episode we discuss the freedom of speech as our main topic. A topic surely to be revisited. 00:01 - Marathon Liver Transplant https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-marathon-was-blocking-delivery-route-for-organ-donation-so-a-surgeon-ran-through-the-race-to-get-it/ 00:05:50 - Shrinking Eiffle Tower https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/history-and-culture/why-does-eiffel-tower-change-size 00:07:39 - There in a jiffy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiffy_(time) 00:08:22 - Say Cheese! https://www.revelstokereview.com/trending-now/morning-start-people-used-to-say-prunes-instead-of-cheese-when-they-took-a-picture/ 2023-03-131h 39Dust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the WorkplaceDust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the WorkplaceDSS 209: Covering Westray in the Media with Jennifer HattJennifer Hatt, writer, publisher and communications consultant, talks about how the Westray coal mine disaster has been covered in the media. 2023-01-1735 minDust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the WorkplaceDust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the WorkplaceDSS201:The Ripple Effects of Westray | A Series IntroductionThis Dust Safety Science episode is the first in a new mini-series that examines the ripple effects of the Westray disaster on victims and the community. 2022-11-0827 minThird Drawer on the Right, Baht\'atThird Drawer on the Right, Baht'atChapter 10 - Westray, Queen of the Isles - read by HenryChapter 10 - Westray, Queen of the Isles.Read by David and Helen's grandson, Henry.Third Drawer on the Right, Baht'at, by David & Helen Judson.2022-05-2627 minThinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeodThinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeodJustice for the 26 coal minersFor a man who couldn't read or write, the Westray mine offered him a well paying job when there were few available. And thirty years later, the memories of that place and the people he worked with are still with Vernon Theriault. He was able to turn his anger at the company into action by lobbying the Federal Government for what ended up being Bill C-45, the Westray Bill. Although he says there hasn't been justice for the 26 men who died, he continues to fight for worker safety. The co-author of Westray: My Journey from Darkness to Light and the...2022-05-0917 minMy Take with Sheldon MacLeodMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod30 years after WestrayI remember there were a lot of young men my age who were envious of the people who got good paying jobs at Westray. And now , even though it's been 30 years since the tragedy, there are people like Vernon Theriault who will never stop fighting for work place safety.2022-05-0903 minWorkShiftWorkShiftRemembering WestrayMay 9, 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Westray mining disaster where 26 Miners lost their lives.The disaster left an indelible mark on the province and prompted major changes to workplace health and safety. Today, we have half the number of workplace injuries. We have better awareness, better safety programs, better adherence to safety legislation. A shift in focus that puts safety before profits. If there's a silver lining in Westray it's that it gave us a deeper understanding of what can happen when we don't put safety first. One of the biggest changes to come...2022-05-0933 minORFA Facility FocusORFA Facility FocusThe 1992 Westray Mining Accident Still Influences Recreation TodayThe May 9th, 1992 Westray mining explosion that claimed 26 lives resulted in accountability change across Canada as Bill C-45 was created to help ensure that those directly responsible for the health and safety of others are held criminally accountability should they fail to act appropriately. In this podcast, ORFA’s Technical Director looks back at the Westray accident and the legal wranglings that occurred post event that had Canadians coast to coast demand change. He also overlays the Westray event over the Fernie BC refrigeration plant explosion and shares that 5-years after the October 17, 2017 accident that the BC RCMP investigation re...2022-04-2816 minRhythm Factory RadioRhythm Factory RadioRFR #053 @ W.A.V.E.S, Melbourne 25.03.22Track listJames view - Say So Max Dean - This PartyLewii - FocusWyatt Marshall - Distant Traveller Job De Jong - Get up (Milton NL Remix)Gruuve - So SweetBodeler, Manu Desrets - Parola (Djebali Mix)Suki - Break Henry Jacobs - Every Desire Wyatt Marshall - Freq MachineAlan C - Only LoveDatar - B (Alex Neri Mix)Max Isaac - Movin' N Groovin' (Extended mix)2022-03-311h 32Thế giới Giao thôngThế giới Giao thôngChuyến bay thường lệ ngắn nhất thế giới, chưa đến 2 phút diễn ra như thế nào?Sách kỷ lục thế giới Guinness vừa ghi nhận, chuyến bay với khoảng cách giữa hai điểm đi - đến là 2,7km, nối giữa đảo Westray và Papa Westray của Scotland là hành trình ngắn nhất thế giới với thời gian khoảng 2 phút. Vậy có điều gì lý thú trên chuyến bay đặc biệt này?2022-02-0704 minAt Whit\'s EndAt Whit's End73 Questions for VogueAnd just like that…the ladies are back with a brand new season! Join them for an episode à la Vogue as they answer 73 rapid fire questions with quite a few tangents, peculiar hot takes and an impromptu Harry Potter duel mixed in for good measure. Follow us on IG: @atwhitsendpodcast Show Notes:  (2:00-2:40) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ-she8Xneo https://www.wikiart.org/en/lawren-harris/mount-lefroy-1930 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westray_to_Papa_Westray_flight2022-01-1442 minCOMMONSCOMMONSMINING 4 - The Westray DisasterSupport us at www.commonspodcast.comTwenty-six men were working underground when an explosion tore through the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia. Their friends and colleagues went into the wreckage to try to save them.The story of Westray is one of managerial malice and the heroism of everyday people. But why is it that governments let this happen over and over again, at the expense of so many lives?Featured in this episode: Vernon Theriault, Tom SandbornTo learn more:Westray: My Journey From Darkness to Light by...2021-11-2445 minXTRAFIT Clubbing by David CropsXTRAFIT Clubbing by David CropsXTRAFIT Clubbing 105 XTRAFIT Clubbing Ep.105 01 : RIDNEY, NATALIE WOOD - Sunshine (Harvee Remix) 02 : BENNO BLOME. MARTIN EYERER - So We Can Fly (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) 03 : FOLKNESS - Feel For Ya 04 : DAVIDE TOSCHI - Dark Side (Greck B Anko Remix) 05 : NIKO THE KID & NOME - Still Near (Extended Mix) 06 : RON CARROLL - Ride The Rhythm (Main Mix) 07 : SLLASH & DOPE - Losing My Mind 08 : WESTRAY - This Is House 09 : THE CUBE GUYS - Drunk (Tech-Quila Mix) 10 : VINTAGE CULTURE , JAMES HYPE - You Give Me a Feeling (Extended Mix) 11 : WESTRAY - Your Love...2021-11-181h 00Travel Tales From Beyond The BrochureTravel Tales From Beyond The BrochureOrkney IslandsHello! This podcast is an overview of my experiences in the Orkney Islands, when I visited back at the end of May. They're not a group of islands that are that well-known in the UK, as they feel kind of just 'a little too far' from most people, who'll tend to visit more accessible places like Skye and Mull. Much of the pod is also putting my experiences into context; for instance the islands have a very long history of human habitation and some of the sites I visited are very special. Topics discussed include:2021-09-0944 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 30 - Tuesday Night SingersAfter this week's community news and weather report with Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter catches up with fellow former Tuesday Night Singers - Liz Drever and Jan Stephenson. Tune in to hear some of the group's old recordings and fond memories of the singing group.Speakers: Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter, Jan Stephenson, and Liz Drever.2021-07-3046 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 29 - Stronsay Day TripThinking of visiting Stronsay on the trip day 25th July? Not sure what to do, where to go, or what's open? Then listen in to this episode! Ailsa Seatter interviews guest speaker Iain Cooper from Stronsay so you know how to make the most of your visit. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, and Iain Cooper.2021-07-1634 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 28 - John Fordyce: An Island LifeThis week Wireless Westray host Ailsa Seatter is joined by guest speaker John Fordyce to speak about his 30 years part of the Westray community. Listen in for stories about teaching, knickers and gardening! This week's community news is brought to you by Gina Rendall. Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and John Fordyce.2021-07-0231 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 27 - Sanday Trip DayHeading out to Sanday on Sunday? Curious about what's open and what you can do in Sanday? Then this episode is for you. Wireless Westray's Isobel Thompson is joined by guest speaker, Sanday tour guide, Uta Clackson to give you some tops tips for visiting the island. Steven Drever also reads the latest community news. After recording we received word that the Sanday Heritage Centre will be open 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm this Sunday so make sure to stop by to visit their exhibitions on Natural History, Archaeology, WW1, Farming, and the sea. There are...2021-06-1834 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 26 - Westray Walkabout Part 3This week we have the final installment of our mini Westray Walkabout series with guest speakers Ross McIntyre and Shenagh Leiper as well as Wireless Westray host Ailsa Seatter. This weeks news is read by Isobel Thompson. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Ross McIntyre, and Shenagh Leiper.2021-06-0423 minLippy & Grumpy do podcastingLippy & Grumpy do podcastingGrumpy's had a night in jail, the very short Westray flight, Lippy's house packing schedule and lead shoesFind the current week's links at https://linktr.ee/LippyAndGrumpy or https://lippyandgrumpy.uk/ep33Grumpy's spent a night in Oxford Jail, fortunately now a hotel and took part in the Mile of Minis the following day, an Italian Job charity event for Buttle UK that raised over £20,000, with 200 modern and classic Minis.Lippy has had a test drive in an electric Mazda and is very impressed. Interestingly the interior contains cork, which Mazda used to produce.Grumpy confused his planes last week, the Twotter is used to land at Barra, the very short W...2021-05-2838 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 25 - Westray Walkabout Part 2In Part 2 of Westray Walkabout; Ailsa Seatter and guest Ross McIntyre are back to discuss the part of the walk from Aikerness to Rapness as recorded by Ross' father Peter when we walked around the entire island in one day on Regatta Day 1967. Gina Rendall also shares the latest community news. See you again in two weeks' time for the final Westray Walkabout episode with another special guest. Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and Ross McIntyre.2021-05-2125 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 24 - Westray Walkabout Part 1In Part 1 of 'Westray Walkabout' Ailsa Seatter welcomes back guest speaker Ross McIntyre to read and discuss his father's (Peter McIntyre) book 'Westray Walkabout'. The book centers on the regatta day in 1967 when Peter McIntyre walked all the way around Westray in one day, and in his own words records the sights and experiences along the route. This week covers the coastal walk from Mae Sands towards the Links. Gina Rendall also shares the latest community news. See you again in twa weeks time for part 2!Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and Ross McIntyre.2021-05-0729 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 23 - The Laird's HutThis episode Ailsa welcomes guest speaker Ross McIntyre to speak about 'The Laird's Hut' and a peedie bit about the history of the family and the former Westside Estate. Isobel also reads the latest community news. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Ross McIntyre2021-04-2325 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 22 - Westray PoetryThe focus of this week's episode is some of Westray's Poetry. Graham Garson, Gina Rendall, and Steven Drever meet for a yarn and to read some poems from Bertha Kent, Robert Rendall, and Jack Cooper. Ailsa Seatter read the latest community news and the blooper reel returns. We'll back again in two weeks time. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Graham Garson, Gina Rendall, and Steven Drever.2021-04-0933 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 21 - 1983 Baptist Social Part 2This week's episode is part 2 of our blast from the past and a bit of Westray musical heritage. In part 2 we have more choir music and duets, some songs from the 'youngeens' in 1983, and a poem from the minister.Many thanks to John Banks for extracting the recording of the February 1983 Baptist Social from a cassette tape so that we could share it with you today. Please bear in mind that it is a 'home recording' from 1983 so the audio isn't as clear as we can manage in 2021 and it does jump a little but that just...2021-03-2639 minSpoilers!Spoilers!The Counselor (2013) - Patreon Requested Movie Review! #356Stevie, Pappy, Brett, Josh and Mikey spoil The Counselor reqeusted by Mike on Patreon!www.patreon.com/spoilerspodcastA Bentley-driving Texas lawyer (Michael Fassbender) appears to have it all, including a beautiful fiancee named Laura (Penélope Cruz) -- but his financial needs force him to become involved in an ill-advised drug deal. His partners in the venture include middleman Westray (Brad Pitt), shady nightclub owner Reiner (Javier Bardem) and Malkina (Cameron Diaz), Reiner's sociopathic lover. Unsurprisingly, the counselor's deal spirals out of control, placing both him and Laura in mortal danger.2021-03-221h 21Spoilers!Spoilers!The Counselor (2013) - Patreon Requested Movie Review! #356Stevie, Pappy, Brett, Josh and Mikey spoil The Counselor reqeusted by Mike on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/spoilerspodcast A Bentley-driving Texas lawyer (Michael Fassbender) appears to have it all, including a beautiful fiancee named Laura (Penélope Cruz) -- but his financial needs force him to become involved in an ill-advised drug deal. His partners in the venture include middleman Westray (Brad Pitt), shady nightclub owner Reiner (Javier Bardem) and Malkina (Cameron Diaz), Reiner's sociopathic lover. Unsurprisingly, the counselor's deal spirals out of control, placing both him and Laura in mortal danger. Release date: October 25, 2013 (USA)2021-03-221h 21Wireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 20 - Westray COVID-19 VaccinationsThis week Steven Drever asks one of Westray GPs Dr David Mazza all about the COVID-19 vaccine and how the vaccination programme is working in Westray. What is in the vaccine? Which vaccine do we have in Westray? How is the vaccination programme working in Westray? Why is it so important we all get vaccinated? Tune in to find out. After a quiet start to the year we also have Ailsa back with the news segment!We're confident that we can say on behalf of everyone in Westray thank you so much to the whole team...2021-03-1338 mindjbriskdjbriskThe Brisk Selection, Monday 25th January 2021 #House #MoistMonday #EP269Watch & listen live every Sunday at 7pm AEST // 09:00am GMT // 10:00am CET at www.twitch.tv/djbrisk Replays at: www.facebook.com/djbriskfanpage www.youtube.com/briskdj www.twitch.tv/djbrisk Get involved and please leave a comment and subscribe to my various channels, thank you! x 1) Jey Indahouse, B.J - Too Funk (Instrumental Mix) 2) Emma Black, Soul Divide - Keeping Warm (Original Mix) 3) Harry Romero - Dedication To House (Extended Mix) 4) JJ Mullor, Block & Crown - Keep On Cheating (Original Club Mix) 5) The Cube Guys, StevAxel - Johnny Maker (Original Mix) 6) Danny Howard, GUZ (NL) - All That...2021-03-112h 46Wireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 19 - 1983 Baptist Social Part 1This week's episode is a blast from the past and a bit of Westray musical heritage. Many thanks to John Banks for extracting the recording of the February 1983 Baptist Social from a cassette tape so that we could share it with you today. Please bear in mind that it is a 'home recording' from 1983 so the audio isn't as clear as we can manage in 2021 and it does jump a little but that just adds to the retro feel! If you have any old recordings you think we should share please get in touch. Enjoy!Speakers: Isobel Thompson (2021...2021-02-2629 minEmpire Club of CanadaEmpire Club of CanadaBlack Music and Its Influence on North American Music | February 25, 2021The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Black Music and Its Influence on North American Music: In Partnership With Hugh’s Room Live Moderator Rudy Blair chaired a panel of leading Canadian musicians in a discussion of the history of black music and the way it helped to shape North American music generally and the way it impacted their own work. Rudy was joined by Ron Westray, Oscar Peterson, Chair at York University and renowned trombonist, who brought vast knowledge of black music to the discussion. Juno-award winning vocalist Molly Johnson talked about the way black mu...2021-02-2558 minThe Life Radio ShowThe Life Radio ShowVacation Throwback #59 - Have You Driven a Car Into a House?Gary Wood sits in for another show as guest co-host.  Cal Westray is in the studio with us to talk about getting roasted at Wiley's.  Cal is Dayton comedy's best supporter.  So, we've decided it's a great idea to have a roast and make fun of him.  If you've ever performed comedy anywhere in the Dayton area, there's a 99% chance that you know the legendary Cal Westray. As always, check out some Potter's Field for great heavy metal and some other great tunes from St. Mary, St. Michael, The Paint Splats, and Mr. STONEking. We thank them for the musi...2021-02-2156 minThe Life Radio ShowThe Life Radio ShowThrowback Thursday #57 - The Alex Jones Podcast CompanionOn this episode, comedian Joe Young cashes in on his Make-A-Wish to be on the show again.  We are joined by podcaster Kyle Steele and his co-host Tim Hyland.  Joe tells us about he roast of our good friend Cal Westray.  Kyle and Tim talk about their Nicholas Cage podcast and Kyle's MMA podcast.  As usual, we go in many different directions. As always, check out some Potter's Field for great heavy metal and some other great tunes from St. Mary, St. Michael, The Paint Splats, and Mr. STONEking. We thank them for the musical contributions to the show. Chec...2021-02-1849 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 18 - Dialect Challenge 2 - Westray vs GlasgowIt's Westray vs Glasgow in this week's Dialect Challenge! We're pleased to welcome our new speaker Martin Donaghey and welcome back Wireless Westray regulars Gina Rendall, Steven Drever, and Isobel Thompson. Tune in and try to guess the meaning of these dialect words/phrases with us. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Gina Rendall, Steven Drever, and Martin Donaghey.2021-02-1239 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 17 - Burns Night 2021Welcome to our 2021 virtual Burn's Night. We hope you have your haggis, neeps and tatties prepared to enjoy some poetry, songs, and speeches. Thank you to all our lovely speakers, singers, musicians, and volunteers!Speakers/Singers: Isobel Thompson, Graham Garson, Iain MacDonald, Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter, Edith Costie, Callum Penn, and Allan Forrester. Muscians: Kathleen Drever (accordion) Ailsa Seatter (accordion), Jake Hutchison (accordion), and Graham Garson (fiddle) with his family Doreen (piano), Vela & Josie (fiddles), and Elsa (bass).2021-01-2947 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 16 - New BeginningsHappy New Year Westray! To start off 2021 Wireless Westray brings you the latest community news and a preview of some of the exciting new ventures that will be taking place in 2021 in Westray. We are pleased to welcome guest speakers Paul and Adam Tulloch to speak about their new fishing boat, we are also pleased to welcome guest speaker Rebekah Wilson to speak about the upcoming Saintear Bistro. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Paul Tulloch, Adam Tulloch, and Rebekah Wilson.2021-01-1522 minLore of the LochLore of the LochThe Storm WitchIn this week's episode, the sudden loss of a womans true love leads to rumors and whispers in the town of Westray, and during the height of the witch trials, this only meant bad news for the broken-hearted girl. Will she be able to save herself from persecution? Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Janet Forsyth - Isabella McCarthy Benjamin Garrioch - Vincent Felice Bailie Baikie/Ensemble - Kyle Portnoy Captain/Judge - Roger Mulderink Raymond/Ensemble - Jacob Gibbs Additional Ensemble - Holly Tarkon, Genesis Betanco With special thanks...2020-12-2819 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 15 - Festive Quiz - Westray vs PapayIn this week's episode following community news with Ailsa, team Westray (Penn & Wilson) compete against team Papay (Dodman & Rendall) in a festive quiz! Test your Orkney and Christmas knowlege and see if you can beat the winning team.2020-12-1134 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 14 - Harvest HomeThis week's episode is all about Harvest Home and dancing! We're pleased to welcome guest speaker Margaret Tulloch and feature music from the former Young Westray Band and from John P and his band. We've got community news with Ailsa, the blooper reel is back and we have the final chapter of the Storm Witch read by Mike Cooper. A huge thank you to Mike Cooper for recording the his full book for us on Wireless Westray. If you would like to purchase your own paperback copy of the Storm Witch you can do so from the Westray...2020-11-2753 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 13 - Faray Wind Farm ProjectIn this week's episode we put Wireless Westray listener questions to Orkney Islands Council's Sweyn Johnson about the proposed wind farm on the island of Faray. Ailsa has the latest community news and Mike Cooper reads the penultimate chapter of the Storm Witch. Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Sweyn Johnson, and Mike Cooper.2020-11-1352 minThe Life Radio ShowThe Life Radio ShowThrowback Thursday #38 - A New Chapter for Wiley'sLast week in the studio, we were happy to get the chance to chat with Cal Westray, Dayton comedy's biggest supporter.  Later in the show, we are joined by Gary Wood, the proud new owner of the legendary Wiley's Comedy Joint in Dayton's Oregon District.  We get to talk about a lot of the great things on the way from Wiley's.  For example, there is a Screenwriting Program and the first seminar is with Carl Gottlieb, screenwriter for "Jaws" and "The Jerk." We welcome The Nurses Guild of Florida as our new sponsor! As always, check out some Potter's Fie...2020-11-1253 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 12 - Westray Ghost StoriesThis week Steven tells us two Westray ghost stories, Ailsa has the latest community news and Mike Cooper brings us chapter 10 of the Storm Witch in which things aren't looking good for Janet!Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Steven Drever and Mike Cooper.2020-10-3021 minD\'VisionD'VisionD'Vision In The Mix @ Polish Radio London 16.10.2020Dj D'Vision playing fresh house music @ Polish Radio London every Friday from 21.00 More Info: www.facebook.com/djdvision 1. Stacie Fields - Fancy Jewellery [Onako Records] 2. Milk & Sugar, Full Intention feat. Natasha Watts - You've Been Gone Too Long (Mattei & Omich Remix) [Milk & Sugar Recordings] 3. Ordonez, Rion S - Falling Deep [Simma Black] 4. John Summit - Deep End (SIDEPIECE Extended Remix) [Defected] 5. Jonasu & Felix Samuel - Habits (Stay High) (Qubiko Extended Mix) [3Beat] 6. Westray - Vuelve [Bagira Ice Records] 7. Stu Laurie feat Damon C Scott - Trapped (2020 Rework) 8. Babert - When House Music Is Born [HouseU] 9. Disciples - I Got You...2020-10-1759 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 11 - Hume Sweet HumeIn this episode we have a bumper news segment from Ailsa with lots of Westray Development Trust news. After that Gina is joined by Hume Sweet Hume's Lizza Bain to talk about the Westray business, how it all started, their 2020 experience, and future plans for the knitwear-based business. To finish we have chapter 8 of The Storm Witch followed by the return of our blooper reel!2020-10-1639 minThe Mish and Zach PodcastThe Mish and Zach PodcastThe Counselor (2013)The Counselor is a crime thriller directed by Ridley Scott and written by Cormac McCarthy. A sexy bad-boy/good-guy/lover/lawyer named The Counselor (played by Michael Fassbender) finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking and starting a nightclub with his rich and horny friend (played by Javier Bardem). This drug plot also somehow involves a man named Westray (played by Brad Pitt with long hair.) During all of this drug and nightclub drama, The Counselor finds time to propose to his sweet but horny girlfriend (played by Penelope Cruz). Little does she...2020-10-071h 42Wireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 10 - Geordie O'Pizzlewusp - Dialect TaleIn episode 10 of Wireless Westray we're once again discussing dialect, a favourite topic of ours, but this time we're pleased to be joined by guest speaker Karen Penn to discuss her dialect story 'Geordie o'Pizzlewusp'. To finish up we have the latest chapter (7) of the Storm Witch read by Mike Cooper.2020-10-0239 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 9 - Bisgeos RunThis week following community news with Ailsa, Steven is joined by two of the Westray Bisgeos Run organisers - Donna Rendall and Alena Tulloch. Sadly the Bisgeos Run was cancelled this year due to COVID-19 but will be rescheduled for August 2022. To finish we have Chapter 6 of the Storm Witch read by Mike Cooper.2020-09-1836 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 8.5 BONUS - The Chippy Band & The Rays2020-09-1235 minPANDA SESSIONSPANDA SESSIONSPanda Sessions #040This week if Full of chill vibes. I know its been a while since I last posted an episode. I think I’m going to have to change it from weekly to something else. I hope you enjoy it full track list below. Give me a follow and like. Panda Sessions is a weekly podcast showcasing the latest in Electronic Dance Music. This Podcast is hosted by DJ Pandamonia. Many of his inspirations derives from the East Los Angeles house scene. Please make sure to subscribe on your favorite streaming service. All podcasts have chapters with credit to the artists. If...2020-09-1100 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 8 - The Chippy Band & The RaysThis week as well as community news we have some musical heritage content for you from the 1960s-80s with guest speakers Kathleen Drever and Isabell Harcus joining us for a yarn about the Chippy Band and The Rays. We also have two untitled medleys by the Chippy Band and 'I'll meet you in the morning' by The Rays. Thanks to John Banks for his work digitising the groups old cassette recordings. To finish up we have the chapter 5 of the Storm Witch, once again read by Mike Cooper.2020-09-0451 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 7 - Westray Love SongThis week after community news we're joined by guest speakers Matthew, Michael, Teenie and Hannah Harcus, musicians and owners of Westray music venue the Graand Owld Byre. They're joining us to speak about the Byre, how they got into music and the story behind the island favourite, the Westray Love Song. Then to finish we have Chapter 4 of the Storm Witch read by Mike Cooper. Wireless Westray new episodes are published on a Friday fortnightly. The Westray Love Song is featured with permission from Michael Harcus.2020-08-2145 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 6 - Dialect Challenge - Westray vs NewcastleIn this week's episode, community news with Ailsa is followed by a Westray Vs Newcastle dialect competition! Can resident Geordies Isobel Thompson and Robbie Fergus guess the meaning of these Orcadian phrases? Can Westray cousins Gina Rendall and Steven Drever guess the meaning of some Geordie ones? Listen and find out! We also have the latest instalment of the Storm Witch with chapter 3 read by Mike Cooper.2020-08-0737 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 5 - Westray RegattaSteven, Gina and Isobel are joined by guest speaker Sam Harcus in episode 5. We've also got community news, music from John P & the Westray Band as well as the voice of Mike Cooper bringing you chapter 2 of the Storm Witch.2020-07-2438 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 4 - FolktalesIn this week's episode Ailsa, Isobel and Steven are joined by guest speakers Tom Muir, Jennifer McKnight and Mike Cooper. We have the latest community news, a discussion of the importance of Westray and Orcadian folktales, readings by Tom and finally a reading of the first chapter of 'The Storm Witch' read by the author Mike Cooper. As always listen to the end for our blooper reel!2020-07-1049 min英语教学交流平台英语教学交流平台六年级英语上册 U2单词拼读和听写模板on foot 步行 by [baɪ] 乘 bus [bʌs] 公共汽车 plane [pleɪn] 飞机 taxi ['tæksi] 出租汽车 ship [ʃɪp] 船 subway ['sʌbweɪ] 地铁 train [treɪn] 火车 slow [sləʊ] 慢的 down [daʊn] 减少;降低 slow down 慢下来 stop [stɒp] 停下 Mrs ['mɪsɪz] 夫人 early ['ɜːli] 早到的 helmet ['helmɪt] 头盔 must [mʌst] 必须 wear [weə] 戴 attention [əˈtenʃ(ə)n] 注意 pay attention to 注意 traffic ['træfɪk] 交通 traffic lights 交通信号灯 Munich 慕尼黑(德国城市) Germany ['dʒɜːməni] 德国 Alaska [əˈlæskə] 阿拉斯加州(美国州名) sled 雪橇 fast [fɑːst] 快的 ferry [ˈferi] 轮渡 Papa Westray 帕帕韦斯特雷岛 Scotland [ˈskɒtlənd] 苏格兰2020-07-0807 minIllinois State University Stevenson CenterIllinois State University Stevenson CenterS4E5: Ward (ACED Fellow, Political Science)This is a podcast recorded by Applied Economic and Community Development Fellow Ward Westray, who is in the second year of his Stevenson Center fellowship. In the podcast, Ward speaks about his general background and what led him to join the Stevenson Center at Illinois State, including his two respective AmeriCorps experiences and why they were so instrumental in making service to others the central tenet of his career.2020-07-0600 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 3 - North Isle Sports Part 2Welcome to part 2 of Gina, Ailsa, Steven and Isobel having a blether about the North Isle Sports. Joining us this week as our guest speakers are 3 generations of North Isle Sports competitors, Lorna Kemp, Maureen Rendall and James (Jeemo) Rendall. Tune in to hear the chat and the latest island news, don't forget to hang on for the bloopers at the end.Wireless Westray is the community podcast for the island of Westray, Orkney.2020-06-2620 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 2 - North Isle SportsWireless Westray Episode 2 brings you the latest Westray community news and a discussion of the North Isle Sports. Although sadly the annual competition was cancelled this year we hope you'll enjoy reminiscing with us on past events and why we love the Sports so much. Our speakers this week include; Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter, Isobel Thompson, Gina Rendall, Caroline Kent and Gavin Seatter.2020-06-1225 minWireless WestrayWireless WestrayEp 1 - IntroductionsA quick island community news update and introduction to the podcast and our hosts. We'll be back in two weeks time with episode 2 focusing on the North Isle Sports.2020-05-2909 minOrkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir\'s \Orkneyology.com ~ Orkney Islands native storyteller Tom Muir's "Tales for Troubled Times" archive and other folk talesThe Westray Storm WitchThe Orkney tale of the storm witch of the Orkney island of Westray, told by traditional Orcadian storyteller, Tom Muir. For more folklore and stories visit Tom's website, Orkneyology.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0529 minThe Dissappointing Radio Show!The Dissappointing Radio Show!(12_5_2019) Special Guests: Cal and Rachel! (The Dissappointing Radio Show!!!)Today's show is brought to you by Prohibition! We talk about  comedy through the years and what its like to have perspective as a older man in comedy as well as a mother! But as always its just as terrible, some would even say Dissappointing! Todays Guests are Cal Westray and Rachel Isom!!2019-12-0600 minthese weird islesthese weird islesPapa WestrayWestray and Papa Westray, far northern outposts of the British Isles, once a Viking colony, where the plaintive call of the curlew sounds over white beaches of the most extraordinary beauty.2019-02-1912 minScotland OutdoorsScotland OutdoorsOut of Doors on WestrayMark and Euan visit the island of Westray in Orkney, Queen O' the Isles.2019-01-051h 24Scotland OutdoorsScotland OutdoorsMark and Euan travel from Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney on the world's shortest scheduled flight.Mark and Euan take to the skies in Orkney on the world's shortest scheduled flight2018-07-1129 minThe Coast 25 FOR 25 PODCASTThe Coast 25 FOR 25 PODCAST1997-with Mayor Mike Savage, Susan Dodd, Brian Titus & Emily TiptonIt’s the year the music died and bike helmets became mandatory. Susan Dodd joins us to unpack the Westray Inquiry, mayor Mike Savage talks about his dad and we crack open the history of craft brewing in Halifax with Garrison’s Brian Titus and Boxing Rock’s Emily Tipton. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city’s alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon2018-07-0900 min