The Veteran's Story

Peter Osborne, who travelled the world keeping the Forces fed as a caterer. Now since losing 95% of his sight, he works for a charity supporting blind veterans.

Jon Orton, who worked in the air investigation flight safety office for the Army Air Corps. Now helping fellow veterans with financial advice alongside the new Veterans' Hub in Morecambe.

In this episode Greg Lambert chats with Richard Brook about his experiences of D Day, his scrape with a German V2 rocket and discovering the atrocities at Belsen concentration camp.

Greg chats to Chris East about his navy career and then becoming a songwriter for Cliff Richard.

Greg Lambert chats to Hayley Harrison about her time in the armed forces working as a hoispital nurse.

Emma Flint, after growing up in a military family, is Volunteer Co-ordinator with Blind Veterans UK and now working to help veterans who have sight loss.

In this episode Greg speaks with Cliff Crabtree from Morecambe. Formerly with the Army, at 92 years young, Cliff is one of Morecambe FC's longest supporters and still a proud season ticket holder.

In this episode Greg meets Derek Shellnack, a former Royal Marine, to chat about his time in the service.

Dr Graham Blick, Vice-Chair of Morecambe and Heysham branch of the Royal British Legion, chats to Greg Lambert about an event taking place as part of Armed Forces Weekend and his own service career.

Greg talks to Kris Bishop who is currently serving with the RAF about the evolution of Armed Forces day into the National Services Celebration Weekend. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features Commander Mark Lister MBE who speaks about hhis career as a Royal Navy Submariner and his deployment around the world. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features Royal Marine Gary Kniveton who talks about his experiences in the service. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features former Military Police Officer Jacqui Collins who talks about her long career and her work with veterans following leaving the army. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features Warwick (Rick) Hardy, who joined the RAF to complete National Service and remained in the service with the RAF Regiment. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features Steve Larn, who joined the army at the age of 15 and served in the Coldstream Guards in Northern Ireland and later in the Territorial Army. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features Tony Mayor, who joined the army as a bandsman. Tony recalls his childhood as the son of a solidier, his time in the forces and subsequent return to civilian life. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features David Burrell, who took his craftsmanship into the RAF at the age of 21 and completed his National Service before returning to civilian life. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features James Wakefield, a Morecambe FC director, who recounts his career as an Infantry Officer and the loss of a close friend in Iraq. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

This episode features Keith Shepherd who speaks of his time spent in Germany and Ireland, his decision to leave the Army and the two days he was out before he tried to rejoin. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

In this episode we hear from Phil Chamberlain who talks about his time as a morse code operator and Army clerk and his relationship across the Berlin Wall. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

In this episode we hear from Stuart Glover who speaks of his short time in the army, being classed as a veteran and work with veterans through Morecambe FC Community Sports. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast.

In this episode we hear from Gerard Woodburn about his shorterned army career and recovery from substance dependancy. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal.

In this episode we hear from Bernadette O'Toole, who served around the world in the British Army. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal

In this episode we meet Craig Fairbrother - Weapons Engineer, Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Service. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal

In this episode we meet Morecambe's Darren Clifford, who served in the British Army as a Combat Medical Technician and Psychiatric Nursing Manager. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal.

In this episode we hear from Army Combat Medical Technician Paul Ward, who shares his story. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal.

In this episode we meet Morecambe's John Atkinson, who served in the British Army Pioneer Corps, and shares his story. Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal.

In this episode we hear from Morecambe born veteran Stephen Moore, who talks about his 40 year career in the RAF and his continuing connection to the service.

In this episode Craig Harrison from Morecambe, who was a Sgt Major in the British Army Medical Services and served for over 22 years, tells us of his experiences of serving in Northern Ireland, The Gulf and with the UN in Bosnia.

Beyond Radio along with Morecambe FC Community Sports and The First Light Trust present The Veteran's Story Podcast. Each podcast in this series focuses on a local veteran from the Beyond Radio area as they recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and their subsequent return to civilian life. These stories are sometimes challenging, sometimes humorous, but always deeply personal. #TheVeteransPodcast