Lending Voices

In this episode of Lending Voices , we sit down with Laura McKinnon, a yoga instructor who teaches under the title Simply Yoga by Laura . Laura shares her journey into yoga, her passion for teaching, and her involvement with the local community through her partnership with the third sector organisation Healthy and Active East Kilbride . Alongside her personal practice, Laura teaches both mat-based...

With national falls week just around the corner, Angela Scott (Specialist Falls Nurse) and Lynne Cameron (Falls Screener) from the NHS lanarkshire Falls Service, chat about all things falls. From recognising when someone you know might need some extra support, to advice on referralls. Listen in for some fantastic info! You can contact the Falls Hub on: 01698 753734 Useful Links: https://www.nhslan...

Check out this latest episode of the "Lending Voices" podcast, where University of Strathclyde MSc student Sharayu R. Gangurde reflects on her rewarding placement with South Lanarkshire Libraries. From the benefits of access to family history, to book reccomdations, Sharayu shares her unique perspective on our public library service! Sharayu recommends reading: The Stranger Trilogy Paperback by No...

Spanish tutor, Patricia, and her students, Josh and Rory, record their insights about Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Germany, in Spanish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this insightful and free-flowing conversation, we sit down with Chris Lynott , a Scottish comedian renowned for his musical and surreal comedic style. From his roots in Hamilton to making a name for himself in London, Chris shares his journey through the world of comedy. We discuss the inspiration behind his show "Comedy Autobahn," and his unique approach to blending music with humor. During ou...

Tune in to the latest episode of the "Lending Voices" podcast, where University of Strathclyde MSc student Ananthu Manalil Anil reflects on his enriching 11-day placement with South Lanarkshire Libraries. Over three months, Ananthu gained valuable insights into library operations and community engagement. In this episode, he also briefly touches on his intriguing dissertation topic: Techno-Stress...

In this episode of the Lending Voices podcast, two students from St Andrew’s & St Bride’s High School, Kaden and Rachel, engage in a lively discussion with local author Iain Kelly. Hosted at the East Kilbride Central Library and recorded before a live audience, this episode captures the students utilising their burgeoning journalistic skills to delve into the inspirations behind Kelly's work,...

The Lending Voices Project recently visited Lanark Grammar School to facilitate a podcast for the school Inclusion Group: Students from every year group at LGS make up the extremely effective student-led inclusion group, which meets on a regular basis. Members of the group are encouraged to talk freely and honestly about their experiences as students at LGS, including what works and what may be im...

While at the Older Peoples Assembly held in the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride - Megan stopped by to chat to us about Healthy & Active in East Kilbride which is a community-focused organisation established in 2003. It aims to improve both mental and physical health and promote well-being, independence, and inclusivity in the community. The organization provides a variety of health and wellness...

While at the Older Peoples Assembly held in the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride - Jack and Scott from SP Energy Networks stopped by to talk to us about the support, advice and services available to service users in South Lanarkshire and beyond. From making people aware of the priority services register, to power cut preparedness and much more. Find out more on their website: https://www.spenergynet...

While at the Older Peoples Assembly held in the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride - Scot stopped by to chat about Care & Repair Lanarkshire which is an independent charity dedicated to assisting older people and those living with disabilities to maintain their independence by helping them repair, improve, and adapt their homes. The organisation provides a range of services aimed at ensuring clien...

In this episode of the "Lending Voices" podcast, the S1/2 AS class from Lanark Grammar School revisits the historic Battle of Bannockburn. Assisted by their teacher and classroom helpers, the students employ a creative "breaking news broadcast" format to deliver a narrative filled with authentic battle sounds and lively dialogue. The program includes a series of reports from the battlefield, compl...

In this brief 4-minute episode, Iain and Dave announce the official launch of the "Lending Voices" project by South Lanarkshire Libraries. They explain that this innovative initiative aims to make podcasting accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of their technical expertise or financial situation. Iain and Dave highlight the project's core mission: to empower community members to sha...

In this introspective episode of Lending Voices, Martin Stepek joins hosts Iain and Dave to explore the profound themes of memory, family connection, and resilience. While the conversation begins with the backdrop of Martin’s latest book about his father, Jan Stepek, it quickly transcends into a broader dialogue about the universal experiences of loss, connection, and the enduring bonds of family....

In the debut episode of "Local Women," sisters Alison and Leyna dive into the humorous and bizarre corners of historical news, sourced from the British newspaper archives. This April, the stories are as spirited as the month itself, featuring a ghostly disruption at Hogmanay and the Rolling Stones causing chaos in Hamilton. The sisters also uncover a scandal involving high school computers, a chee...

The Lending Voices project has entered PHASE 2 All the equipment for the Portable Podcasting kits has arrived, so Iain and Dave sit down to try it out and to give an update. Shiny new tech, flashy new buttons and CHIMES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special short episode of our podcast, Iain and Dave, are thrilled to share some fantastic news with our listeners! The "Lending Voices" Portable Podcasting Project, has reached a significant milestone. Thanks to the support and recognition from SLIC, the Scottish Library Information Council, our dream project has been granted the much-needed funding through a successful Public Library Impr...

It's the inaugural episode of Lending Voices! Iain and Dave from South Lanarkshire Libraries sit down to have a chat about the Lending Voices Project. From its inception to hopes and aims for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.