Hardeep's World

Author Tracey J Boothe talks to Hardeep about her books. Recorded 26 July 2024 in the Conservatory of the Marie Lloyd Centre, London E9 8LA. Tracey J Boothe at Amazon - Tracey J Boothe on YouTube - Tracey J Boothe Publishing Cover adapted from a photo by Rahul Mishra

Michael tells Hardeep and Jennifer about his volunteering roles at 50+ Digital and Highbury Roundhouse Food Bank . Recorded 10 May 2024 amid the hubbub of the main hall at Mildmay Community Centre , London N16.

Hardeep talks to Chris McLean-Benjamin - librarian, teacher, counsellor, mentor, IT trainer, editor, and a lot more - about his work at Stoke Newington Library, Hackney. Recorded 7 August 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre

Margaret’s powerful story of her 20-year search for her African-American GI father. Recorded 24 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16.

80-year-old Ray Carpenter was a skilled graphic designer for 50 years, and is now a full-time painter. Ray describes his artist process, which often begins with detritus discovered on the Thames foreshore. Recorded 21 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick, London.

Florence talking about her paper craft workshops at Mildmay Community Centre. Recorded 17 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London, UK

Chris and Jackie spent their working life with disadvantaged people at the Hackney Community Library. Hardeep learns about the history of the pioneering service and how current residents can access it. The service web page is https://hackney.gov.uk/community-library-service Videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjX2Ui6KgaA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64zJbpCA88s Recorded 14 July 2023 i...

DJ Mumbles looks back at a career in and around music - and forwards to the next chapter of the story. Recorded 7 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Art teacher Kamye Miessen reviews Hardeep’s startling progress. - Recorded 28 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio - Links: https://www.peterbedford.org.uk/learn/ - and - https://www.mildmaycommunitycentre.org -

Hajni Semsei (co-director of Arbeit Studios) joins Hardeep and Simon Cole in the podcast studio. - Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick. - Links: José de Sousa Saramago

Hardeep chats to Simon Cole - walking artist, writer and storyteller. Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick Links: Hackney Tours, East LDN Creative Exploration , You haven't heard the half of it

Hardeep invites her mindfulness friend Rose to the podcast studio. Recorded 24 March 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick. Mentioned: Chats Palace , Posh Club

Eva Lamont tells Hardeep and Liam about her life with yoga – and a new parent-&-child class at Mildmay Community Centre. Recorded 3 March 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick. Mentioned: Mildmay Community Centre

Hardeep's guest is Liam - sound designer, musician and podcast producer. Follows part 1. Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick

Sound designer Liam is the podcast host, and Hardeep is the guest on her own show. Part 2 follows. Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick. Referenced: 50+ Digital

Maya is more than a multi-talented chef at Thingy Café. Recorded 27 January 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studi o, Hackney Wick. Links: Intermediaries for Justice , Thingy Café

Hardeep's Merry Xmas and Happy New Year at Mildmay Community Centre

Sam - a multi-talented community outreach worker at Mildmay Community Centre - chats about her work and life. We also learn about gardening and community cooking at the centre. Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre , London N16

Martial arts in South America and self-defence in London. Part 2 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark. Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16

Food banks and volunteering in Hackney and Peru. Part 1 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark. Link to Connecting All Communities: https://www.cac-cic.org Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16

Emily James warming up for the Hackney Wick Town Hall meeting. Recorded 22 November 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio , Hackney Wick Links: Hackney Wick Town Hall , Stop Shopping Choir , Buy Nothing Day

Hardeep talks to dance instructor Winston about his life with dance and music. Recorded 7 November 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16

Photographer Andrew Leo with father Colin talking about their relationship, values and memories. Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio Links: Hackney Quest , Rise365 Remixed 15 May 2025.

Sophie - a carer and a volunteer at Hackney Quest and Surrey Docks Farm – tells Hardeep about her life and what she likes about the photo exhibition. Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio Links: Hackney Quest , Rise365 , Surrey Docks Farm

Hardeep and Elma have both lost partners. Recorded 16 September 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio