Let's Be Frank

We're back with a new series of The Let's Be Frank Podcast!   In our comeback episode we discuss what we have going on at The Oasis Café, our new venue in Aylesbury, including a debrief from our first ever alcohol licenced gig night... We also have a chat with Alastair in our Routes To Work team to find out more about the support services and training they currently have on offer. Oh and did we mention we've got music too!

In this episode we take a look at the particular significances of that date (16th April) in history with some interesting discoveries. As season one draws to a close we also look back on what we've learned in episodes 1-12. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode we discuss everything Easter. Why do we give Easter eggs? What has the Easter Bunny got to do with Easter? We tackle these questions and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode we discuss Phil's trip to Edinburgh and discuss local Chesham history. We also cover the thorny topic of voting (and non voting) and Jon's multiple Best Man accolades... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode we delve into the intriguing world of dreams and the unknown... With humour, wit, and a touch of whimsy, the hosts cover a myriad of topics, whether interesting or not only you can decide. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode we delve into the intriguing topic of dream dinner guests. From historical figures to fictional characters, the hosts explore who they would invite to their ideal dinner party and why. As the episode progresses, the hosts delve into the reasons behind their selections. Some guests are chosen for their historical significance or intellectual prowess, while others are selected for their wit, charm, or ability to entertain. Each choice reveals something unique about the hosts' personalities and interests. Overall, "Dream Dinner Guests" offers listeners a captivating glimpse into the hosts' imaginations as they explore the possibilities of hosting the ultimate dinner party. With humour, wit, and a touch of whimsy, the hosts make a compelling case for the power of conversation and connection around the dinner table. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode we discuss the topic to end all topics; everyone's first encounter with Oasis (the charity not the band). The panel excel themselves with some beautifully honest stories, and, as ever, some laughs along the way. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

On this weeks episode we mused over any hidden talents we'd been keeping up our sleeve and journeyed back to our teens to reveal who's posters we had on our walls. We also answer our usual mindfulness teaser to close out the show where we posit our spiritual home(s). -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

This weeks assembled panel convene to discuss some of Buckinghamshire's most mispronounced place names and discuss their brushes with fame with the local celebrities they've met in and around The Chilterns. We also answer our usual mindfulness teaser to close out the show where we get self reflective with our favourite character traits. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode the panel dot the i's and cross the t's on more of Buckinghamshire's best 'places to visit' and with Valentines Day upon us ponder the pitfalls of internet dating and whether men and women can ever have plutonic relationships. We also discuss the books of our youth with some remarkably 'fresh' memories of trees and woods, of differing kinds... -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is the intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

The panel convene to discuss a suggested top 10 of interesting places to visit in Buckinghamshire and discover some participants have chalked off more on the list than others... As ever we also take on a mindfulness teaser to finish off the show with great insight and unexpected answers. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is a new intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

This week, amongst many other things, the panel take a trip back to their school days and regale some valuable life lessons they've carried through into their later lives... We also ponder the question 'why do we clap' and throw out into the ether our perfect idea of 'alone time'. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is a new intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In this episode the panel ponder the question 'Why Do We Laugh?' which, as ever, leads us down many an unsuspecting path... We also ponder the poser of 'what language you love to listen to even if you don't speak or understand it'? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends2Gether is a new intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a creative and fun environment.

In the first of our weekly Friends2Gether podcast's, the panel discuss their run ins the animal kingdom with some interesting and funny results! We also ponder the age old question of 'Oceans or Mountains'... Friends2Gether is a new intergenerational project funded by The National Lottery focusing on improving the wellbeing of those aged 18-25 and 55+. The aim of the project is to bring older and younger people together to provide mutually beneficial support and skill sharing opportunities in a fun and creative environment.

In this episode, recorded in conjunction with Bucks Museum's Bucks Heroes project, we welcomed Emma Hudson who provides the Yoga and Mindfulness sessions that take place every Monday at the Oasis studio in Chesham High Street. To get a birds eye view of the sessions we also invited along Billy who is one of Emma's regular visitors to the classes. If you've ever wondered what Mindfulness was all about you've come to the right place....

As promised, and by popular demand, Catherine from Tai Chi in the Chilterns returns to the Frank Hodge podcast studio to share her 'Three for Freedom' selections after time got the better of us in our previous podcast! You know the drill. A Movie, a book and a song/artist that has inspired our guest during the following periods of their life: 1. As a child 2. As a moody, yet impeccably cool teenager 3. As a moody, yet impeccably cool(er) adult What did Catherine pick, and more importantly, why?! Was it worth the wait? You Betcha!!!

In this episode we explore the healing practices of Reiki with Bagnall Project based practitioner Bansree of Rise Holistic. As well as finding out all about Reiki we also get to know Bansree a little better with our usual 'Q&A' and 'Three For Freedom' regular feature. It's a good one, miss it at your peril!

In this episode we caught up with Jess of Bucks Mind to find out all about their Befriending Service and the volunteering possibilities currently available under the project. As ever we delved into the person behind the project as Jess successfully navigated the Lets Be Frank quickfire Q&A gauntlet and then gave us her thoughtful considerations in our regular 'Three For Freedom' section.

In this episode we caught up with Jess of Bucks Mind to find out all about their Befriending Service and the volunteering possibilities currently available under the project. As ever we delved into the person behind the project as Jess successfully navigated the Lets Be Frank quickfire Q&A gauntlet and then gave us her thoughtful considerations in our regular 'Three For Freedom' section.

In this episode we were kindly joined by Katherine of Tai Chi in the Chilterns, one of the class providers here at The Bagnall Project, and Tai Chi instructor, to discuss her pathway to all things Tai Chi. As ever we got to know Katherine a little better with our Lets Be Frank Q&A before our journey of Tai Chi discovery led us down many an interesting rabbit hole including pizza metaphors, yin and yang(ery), swords and singing bowls!

In this episode we speak to Kath Dunn, the Routes to Work manager at the Oasis Partnership, to find out all about the help and support available to job seekers in the Chiltern community. As well as tapping into her veritable minefield of careers advice Kath also gives us an insight into the person behind the person with her '3 For Freedom' selections and answers the all important Lets Be Frank quickfire Q&A! Enjoy!

In this episode we spoke to Zoe Sole, our new Social Prescribing Project Worker. We asked the million dollar question, "what is a Social Prescribing?" and found out all about the new project and her new and exciting role for helping to reduce isolation and disadvantage in the community. We also got to know Zoe a little better with a quickfire Q&A and lured her into being the first inductee into our new and regular guest feature "Three For Freedom". By popular demand, this episode we also introduce the listeners to our new intro/outro music which was proudly written by a budding 7 year old Mozart named Ronnie during our recent Easter half term kids camp! We hope you enjoy the podcast!

With the Royal celebrations nearly upon us we spoke to Chesham Bois resident Maureen Drummond for her memories of The Queen which proudly go back to her very Coronation! Maureen also tells us about her various visits to the Royal residencies, which (spoiler alert) she's proudly ticked off one by one! Maureen's husband Jim was also on hand to offer some memories of his own and was so good that he was proudly anointed by Maureen in an unexpected honour...

In the run up to The Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend celebrations we recently spoke to a number of Chiltern residents to find out their favourite memories of The Queen, and previous Jubilee celebrations. In the first in of our series of ‘Jubilee' themed podcasts we spoke to Amersham resident Richard Kirby who had some vivid memories of the 1977 Jubilee which went on to spark a lifelong interest in The Queen and The Royal Family; a love affair which continues until this day.

In the first of our new series of 'Lets Be Frank' podcasts we speak to Lewis Baker of Phoenix Lifestyle Innovations, a former Oasis service user who now proudly provides most of our fitness groups and activities and discuss his passion and vision for improving mental health support in the community through Physical Exercise and Fitness. In future episodes we'll be speaking to a number of different guests, all of whom provide a raft of groups, activities and interests focussed on promoting and maintaining good mental health in the community. We'll be discussing good, and bad, mental health and looking at the help and support available. Come and join us and 'Let's Be Frank'!