Podcasts about british legion

Linda is joined by Lucy Williams, the Poppy Appeal Manager for Cambs and Hunts at the British Legion. Lucy tells us that she is looking for volunteers to help with […]

Tributes were paid to Clive Lewis who steps down after 16 years. He has been the main driver to transform Petersfield's Remembrance service to what it is today. Julie Butler caught up with Clive after the presentations to hear his reflections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1928, the British Legion organised for 11,000 veterans and war widows to visit the battlefields, before marching to the Menin Gate in Ypres. 90 years later, the Great Pilgrimage 90 saw 1,150 branches, and thousands of members and representatives from the UK and abroad, help The Legion recreate their original pilgrimage. In this podcast, we tell the story of these 2 famous tours." 

This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.

Greetings, bonjour, what's happening? How we doing?So this week I've started work back on Make Your Own bed and Hope for the Best; which is a solo theatre show about my experiences of employment. I started developing it back in 2019 – To be honest its become a bit of a labour of love, which is ironic, considering the subject matter but I'm determined to get it finished this year.It's been through various iterations, most of which you can see for yourself on my YouTube channel, where I've been documenting the process. The most recent incarnation was back last July, where I did two nights at Camden People's Theatre; as a full work-in-progress show. It went alright, all in all but I still wasn't happy with it. So I'm back playing with it again and have been re-working the stories, which form the core of the material. It's odd, the more I write this sort of stuff, the harder it seems to get.Last year, when I went through this process, I found it quite useful to share what I was doing online, I think it helped build up a little bit of interest, whilst helping me edit the work. I'm going to try and do something similar again but in cooperating the old Substack. Well, it's not old, is it?I gotta' say, I've been enjoying doing this though, putting things up on Lager Time. I think I will continue to put up various bits and bobs: poems, stories and thoughts; as well as the show material as I go back through it, until I find my stride with it.I've also been putting a bit of time in to get better at recording audio. I can be quite lazy with that kind of thing but at some point, I'd like to try my hand at voiceovers and the like, geezers gotta' eat somehow… and that seems another way to earn some much-needed spondoolies; so it's good practise for me. Maybe not recording right next to a window would be a good start in improving things.Large up all of you that have been supportive with it so far, I hope you're enjoying it, like I am. On a quick note, before we get into the material, there's two new books that have bene published this week, which are both very significant for me and my beats & Elements collaborators.Making Hip Hop Theatre Beatbox and Elements – by Conrad Murray and Katie Beswick &Beats and Elements: A Hip Hop Theatre TrilogyThe former is the go-to guide, on making hip hop theatre, alongside interviews and the latter, is three plays, No Milk For The Foxes, Denmarked and High Rise eState of Mind. Two of which I co-wrote. It's nuts to see both the work and process in print. We made most of this stuff from nothing.They're both published by Methuen Drama and are available at all good book stores.PAPER-BOYApart from that job I got licking stamps for a mate of my dad's; some primitive spam-operation for a charter flight company, in the Gatwick metro centre, when I was about nine, the first proper paid gig I got was being a Sunday paper boy, for Smith's Newsagents, Horley, in Surrey where I grew up. 12 years old man and boy (northern accent )My brother Will's mate, Mark, had originally held that paper- round but he'd graduated from Sunday Paper-Boy to that coveted role of Saturday assistant in Smiths. He phoned up Will one day and asked Will if wanted the vacant round. Will asked mum and dad.  Dad said he can only do it, if he split the round with it me. So through a blatant case of nepotism and state intervention, I got my first job, in partnership with my brother Will. I was a working man… boy.Few months into doing it and Will also got a Saturday job and in what I now view in retrospect, as an aggressive cooperate take-over of the partnership, the whole round become solely mine. Yes. The whole £3. 300pence, all for, me.Getting up early is tough, especially when it's dark, cold and wet and the only people about: are dog-walkers, odd balls, airport workers and casualties from the night before. But I get to ride my bike really fast through the subway the empty high-street, pulling little wheelies.Each week I'd sit on the steps of the British Legion, at the start of the round and scan the back of the tabloids for the Millwall match reports form Saturdays games and any other football news as well any pictures I can find of semi-naked women .Increasingly I began to take note of the front pages too. Politicians, commentators, journalists; who are these people and why are they always in scandals?I'd listen to my Walkman, really loud. Missioning it between the streets; compilation tapes, hip hip, grunge, jungle, metal and whatever else my older siblings fed me. I learnt which houses I had to have special requirements for, paper under the mat, top letter-box only. The ones which the crazy dogs, which gaffs took the tabloids and which was took the broadsheets and would curse those ones for the sheer size of the papers in proportion to their tiny letter boxes. Who had time to read all of that?Each week I'd ride past the bike shop and look at all the sick bmx's and mountain bikes and try and work-out how many weeks paper-round wages it would take me to save for one. Adds up with fingers And then I'd quicky abandon that calculation because I hate maths and it would probably take me years, anyway.I got good at this job and I was reliable; that's what Mr Smith said to me one day.  He started giving me extra rounds when the other kids were off sick or on holiday, which meant more dough, which brings me to the best bit in all of this; riding back to the shop, when I finished the round and Mr Smith pressing that magic button to open the till, sliding out the dough, then placing those solid, grubby, heavy, gold nuggets; three of the queens finest English pounds, right into my sweaty-palm.I'd look at it, enjoy the weight of it. Then I'd always have that brief moment, like Gollum in the Lord of the Rings where Gollum's his eyes bulge at the sight at the ring. I'd get this sudden urge to buy things, stickers, sweets, magazines, newspapers, greetings-cards, stationary, paper-plates and party poppers, napkins and ladies tights. I wanted it all! Right there and then!Sometimes I would spank the lot, right then and then, on sweets and stickers and whatever else, then regret it later on. But most of the time I didn't. Having the paper-round, meant I could pay for birthday and Christmas presents, and lynx deodorant and Oxy ten spot cream, that stuffs expensive and mum weren't buying it for me. I liked the feeling that I could pay for stuff, using money that I'd earnt.I'd ride home, say hello to mum and make myself a boiled egg with soldiers, then watch the Holyoaks Omnibus and I remember thinking to myself, if this is what working life is like, I'm alright with that This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

On The Alfred Daily Today: Blackmore Vale GPs respond to PM's booster jab roll-out Compton Abbas Airfield owner addresses noise complaints. Shaftesbury students prepare for rag day. British Legion boss knows why 2021 Poppy Appeal beats 2019. Shaftesbury what's ons. Paul Jordan previews Arts Centre film ‘The Truffle Hunters'. Year 3 Abbey Primary pupils review their favourite reads. Soundscapes – Ivy leaves flapping in the wind at Boyne Hollow.

This year the Royal British Legion marks the centenary of its Poppy Appeal, the national campaign to support those who have served in the armed forces. Roy Jenkins explores the legacy of conflict on those who serve, and hears from the organisations in Wales offering support. Martyn Gough, former Chaplain of the Fleet and Archdeacon of the Royal Navy, discusses the significance of the Remembrance Day service and recalls a particularly moving service held at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Martyn is currently the National Chaplain to the British Legion, and explains why he believes a century after its foundation the Poppy Appeal still retains its significance. Alabaré Christian Care and Support is a national charity offering support to ex-service personnel. It offers accommodation from Colwyn Bay to Cardiff for homeless veterans. We hear from their Boots on the Ground project improving wellbeing through outdoor adventure. Each health board in Wales offers an NHS Wales Veterans' Service for those experiencing PTSD. We hear from their clinical lead, and speak to veteran Martin Thorp, MBE about his experiences of this condition.

The Maverick in sport, a link to my childhood following of what was then a marginal sport with a small cult following but has grown to be a worldwide sport with huge prize funds.

Sergeant Bernard Morgan was the youngest Royal Air Force sergeant to land in Normandy on D-Day. SHOP MONTIREX AND USE CODE: LEGIT FOR 15% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://montirex.com Bernard talks us through the D-Day landings and his role during the war and on June 6th 1944.  Many thanks to Jon Keighren at The British Legion for arranging this interview.  SHOP MONTIREX AND USE CODE: LEGIT FOR 15% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://montirex.com

In this episode, I look at how the war came to an end on 11 November 1918 and the long demobilisation process that followed. After explaining the cost of the war, I talk about the British Legion and the post war clearance of the battlefields. The we shall see the legacy of the Great War; the memorials across Britain and the cemeteries across France and Flanders.

In the first of the Fabulous Flowers tv -  'Spring into Summer' podcasts,  join Paulie and Lucy as they discuss the beauty and grace of an early summer favourite: Peonies. With floral wedding stories from Paulie and this weeks on how best to use them, some of his and Lucy's Peony favourites and  Floriography Fun Fact..the Poppy. With its British Legion connotations and war time historical facts, this flower is a very emotional and beautiful addition to the fact archive. There really is so much to enjoy in this episode so do just that as this floral twosome work their usual uplifting flowery magic just for you. 

Dear DCIS Parents, With Christmas just around the corner, and at the end of another busy term, it seems the perfect time to reflect on what has been happening in the Primary School. We returned from our restful half term break straight into our busy UN Day preparations which saw the children busily researching the country assigned to their class, as well as making and collecting artefacts for their displays. The culmination of the week was UN Day itself with our annual parade and spectacular country displays down on the field. A big thank you to the teachers who supported to the children with their work, the parents who also helped to set up the displays and of course the Mrs Gray and Mrs Hyland who once again came up with the grand plan for the day! We have had several other celebrations this term. Our Deepavali cultural dress-up day saw 2RB and 2SL, and 3CD and 3AS present their assemblies to staff, children and parents, sharing some interesting facts and stories with us all. Thank you to the students and staff for their collaboration and hard work on this. The DCA treated us to a spooky affair for Halloween, the school looked truly terrifying thanks to the creative decorations and gruesome costumes around the place. Thank you to the DCA for frightening us even more than last year! This year, we raised awareness of Remembrance Day across the school too. You may have noticed the sea of poppies in the corridors; our first ever red and black day was a huge success and we were proud to hand over a financial contribution to the British Legion. Kindness Week, which linked with House Day, got us all thinking of ways to look after each other and was a thoroughly thought-provoking week for us all. Thank you also to Miss Sanderson and Miss Lindars for planning World Children’s Day for us. It was fantastic to see the children take a lead with their learning as they became the teachers and shared skills with their friends in other classes. Our trips continued this term with Year 1 taking part in drama workshops at Centre Stage and Year 2 visiting the National Gallery. There was great excitement as Year 5 headed off to Telunas for their annual residential, with Mr Odey and the Year 5 team. We were delighted to also send a group of children off to Ho Chi Min City for the South-East Asia NAE games led by Mr Carswell and Miss Hughes. As well as this, Mr Baines and Mr Northridge chaperoned a party of Y6 and Y7 students to the NAE STEAM festival in Bangkok. I know the children loved it – they were praised for their innovation, creativity and their impeccable behavior. Trips such as these take a great deal of preparation and planning – a special mention goes to Mr Odey for his work on the Telunas trip and to Mr Carswell for planning the NAE games and to Mr Baines for all the prep with the STEAM trip. A great number of staff have given up their time to support the children – a great big thank you to each and every one of them for their dedication to the school. We were delighted to invite our Year 6 parents into school for an Open Morning in which they found out about the transition to Secondary School. Our Year 6 children thoroughly enjoyed a day in Secondary, meeting the teachers and having a taste of secondary lessons and life as a secondary student. Christmas crept up on us and once again the DCA sprang into action with reindeer, elves and some very familiar faced gingerbread people popping up around the campus! The lower primary nativities were amazing and well-enjoyed by children, parents and some lucky grandparents too. Both nativities were absolute bonanzas and certainly got us all into the Christmas spirit! Wishing happy holidays to you all and for those who celebrate Christmas, I hope you enjoy the festivities.

Between 1810 and 1825, 7,000 English, Scottish and Irish mercenaries sailed to Gran Colombia to fight against Spanish colonial rule under the rebel forces of Simon Bolivar. Their motives were mixed. Some travelled for money, others travelled for honour. With author and academic Matthew Brown, we explore the lives of these men - their encounters with other soldiers, indigenous people, local women and slaves - as recounted in documents that fall outside the usual remit of military, political and economic historians.  Dr Matthew Brown - our guest on Ep 268 of the Colombia Calling podcast - considers the social and cultural aspects of the presence of these `foreigners', and shows how they were an essential part of the revolution which eventually gave South America its freedom. Using archival research from England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Colombia, Adventuring Through Spanish Colonies clearly shows the active role that these mercenaries, informal outriders of the British Empire, played in the creation of Latin America as we know it today. Tune in to Ep 268 for an unrivalled account by one of the foremost historians on this subject, as he discusses these topics and more.

A hundred years since the end of the First World War, the remembrance poppy remains a controversial symbol in Ireland. Why? Writer Kylie Noble explains what the poppy meant to her as a child growing up in Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, and how she reconciles it with her British and Irish identity today. Naomi O'Leary traces the roots of Ireland's complex relationship with the poppy and how it intersects with her own family history, and interrogates what the fundraising appeal is for according to the accounts of the Royal British Legion. Should Taoiseach Leo Varadkar be wearing a shamrock poppy? You decide. For bonus episodes, support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theirishpassport. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @PassportIrish. Featuring Cello Duet No. 1 by Chief Boima Support this podcast

  Welcome to Outrage, Outrage, Outrage! A 5-part documentary podcast that looks into controversies in different aspects of our media.    In the inaugural episode of the podcast we take a look at a little game that told us war has never been so much fun... and ruffled a few feathers along the way. CANNON FODDER.   So listen in as your podcasting host chats to game producer Jon Hare and magazine editor Stuart Campbell, who tell us about the furor surrounding the game and its marketing.   The game itself is a simple shooter, tasking you with controlling a small platoon across a map in order to wipe out the enemy. It’s retro gaming heaven.   But it was this promotional image which caused upset when the game was released for the Commodore Amiga in 1993. The British Legion took umbrage with the use of the poppy, and tabloid The Daily Star spotted a juicy story, and poor old Jon came under fire.   But if that wasn’t enough, The Star went after Amiga Power, too, due to their having the poppy (the Cannon Fodder version anyway) on the cover of the December 1993 issue.   This is not the original cover, but rather the hastily altered version that publishers cobbled together to dodge the ire of the British Legion.   And before we even get to all that, we take a little stroll through the annals of controversial video games past, such as Mortal Combat and Night Trap. These two games so worried people at the time of their release that congress took up the issue, ultimately resulting in the establishment of the video games ratings system.   The guests    Jon Hare is a legendary computer game producer, known for his time with Sensible Software, and particularly flagship games like Sensible Soccer and Cannon Fodder - now retro gaming classics - among many more. These days Jon is still making killer games, and you can find the Sensible Soccer revival, Sociable Soccer, here… and here…   Stuart Campbell is a games designer and former journalist, who was the editor of Amiga Power at the time of Cannon Fodder’s release. He then went on to join Jon is Sensible Software, working on Cannon Fodder 2 among other titles.   Stuart now writes on his political blog Wings over Scotland https://wingsoverscotland.com/ And on video games, media, politics, snacks and other things here http://wosland.podgamer.com/             OUTRAGE! OUTRAGE! OUTRAGE!   In the beginning there was an explosion, that filled an impossible void. And then there were planets that defined something from the nothingness. Then came life… first minute, then large and cumbersome, and then… man. And man had to learn to survive, to make fire, to find meaning in life. And once all that was sorted out, man learned to get annoyed about stuff. So this is a podcast about some controversies… not the big stuff… not war or politics or corporate fraud or any of that… controversies you may not have even know happened, or how weird they were. So join Andy Smith on a five-part miniseries delving into four little controversies in four different aspects of our media.

Mick was joined by the British Legion on Liverpool Live to talk about their play "Unspoken". The production, presented by "Bravo 22 Company" which is a recovery through the arts programme, is performed by military veterans and is currently touring the UK. One of the case members, "Griff", told Mick about his time in the military and why he has decided to be involved in the production. He was alongside Bill Martin from the Royal British Legion who also spoke about the importance of projects like this and the upcoming fundraisers they have for the charity.

This week on the PRmoment Podcast I interview co-founder and executive creative director at The Romans, Joe Mackay-SinclairJoe launched The Romans less than 4 years ago and already it has a fee income of about £3.5m and employs 30 people.Here is a summary of what Joe and I discuss:Whether he regrets Mother investing in a minority stake in The Romans, or whether he wished The Romans had remained independent 35 secs How the partnership with Mother has benefited The Romans 2.20 mins Why we all need some mentors in our lives 4.20 minsWhat does the fact that virtually none of The Roman’s clients are Mother’s clients say about the need for integrated agencies 4.45 mins What do clients want when they are purchasing marketing services 6.45 minsWhere The Romans are currently winning work 7.30 secs Why good work is the key ingredient in the growth of a PR firm 8.35 mins Why Joe decided that a career in PR was for him 8.40 mins How Joe moved from working in digital agencies to a creative director at Burson Marsteller 10.30 mins Whether Joe enjoyed watching PMQs and working with Tories 12.32 mins Why he decided to start an agency 13.35mins Why winning a Cannes Lions Awards with the British Legion while at Burson Marsteller was an incredible moment in his career 14.30 mins Why Joe didn’t enjoy garden leave 15.35 mins Why Joe wants to make work that his Mother is proud of! 18.50 mins Why Joe doesn't believe any agency in public relations has a unique proposition 19.25 mins Why Joe was sick 6 times before the first pitch he ever did! 21.50 mins What Joe believes the role of a creative director should be 23.30 minsHow to create an environment where creativity thrives 25 mins Why Joe had to cancel a pitch after an all nighter at The PRmoment Awards 26.30 minsWhether The Romans are still The Millwall of PR 28.10mins How The Romans want to capitalise on its good start 29.20 mins Why PR firms launching new divisions is “a bit old hat” 30 mins Why Joe is bored of the “endless Cannes introspection” 30.58 mins Why great creativity is often a “kick the dog moment” 34.10 mins

This week I talk to Nick aka British Legion from the British Legion youtube channel. Nick makes videos about his painting exploits, sharing tips and hints along the way. I enjoy Nick’s videos, he is always up to something interesting. This week paintalltheminis.com went live. This is our new website where you will be able to access the podcast and interact with us but even more importantly you will be able to get involved with a wider array of content such as unboxing videos, paint tutorials both written and video, paint diary videos, blog & other articles, and finally battle reports for a variety of games! It is my hope over the next 6 - 9 months to begin to work with other caring & enthusiastic content producers to give you all an interesting website with genuinely engaging content. Even just at the moment I am working with over a dozen people to provide content for it. It is exciting times for PATM and I hope that you are all looking forward to interacting more with us. Dont forget to come over and check us out at paintalltheminis.com Getting back to Nick he will be working with us and providing some of his own brand of enthusiasm to get us excited about minis, his first video us already up where he unboxed The Bondsmen, a faction from The Drowned Earth Miniatures Game. If you like the video then you can check out Episode 9 & 17 where I talk to the games creator James Baldwin. I hope you enjoy the chat!

Ex Brentford striker **Bob Taylor** joined the Beesotted crew, **Marcus Gayle**, **Kev O'Connor** and a room full of Brentford fans at the **Fullers' Brewery** for the traditional end of year Bees-Up. A hilarious evening in which he told of his partnership with Nicky Forster as one half of the legendary FT index. That infamous open goal miss against Huddersfield in the Division One playoff semi-final. His disappointment (probably the most diplomatic way of describing it) with Dave Webb's team change for the Playoff final at Wembley against Crewe - resulting in a lacklustre performance and the Bees losing limply. Plus he talks about his time at Man City playing alongside players like Sean Goater and George Weah (for a short period of time) and describes the disappointing treatment he received from Wolves at the end of his career. The event raised £1k across the charities - [Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/ "CALM"), British Legion, Shooting Stars Chase Childrens' Hospice and [Brentford Community Trust](http://www.brentfordfccst.com/ "Brentford Community Trust"). Check out the second part of this podcast from the Beesotted end of year Bees-Up featuring Brentford legend Kev O'Connor. **You can get more information on the Beesotted Summer Bees-Up on Fri May 4th by clicking on the [Beesotted Social Club button](http://bit.ly/2dOKAQ4 "Beesotted Social Club").**

Units from Catterick Garrison have been on parade in the neighbouring town of Richmond. They supported the local branch of the British Legion at their annual Remembrance Sunday service. Chris Kaye was there. #Richmond #Catterick #Army #Navy #RAF #Marines #ACF #Yorkshire #Remembrance #IRemember

A 90-year-old Army veteran from North Yorkshire is devastated after his service medals were taken from his home. Thieves broke into the home of Ernie Tull in Leyburn and took the mementos. The incident means Mr Tull can no longer wear the medals at the annual Remembrance Day parade in his hometown. Ernie Tull joined the Green Howards aged 19 before transferring across to the Royal Artillery. Colin Nesbitt, the Secretary of the Leyburn Branch of the British Legion reacts to the news.

Military families in Catterick Garrison have enjoyed some quality time together at the welfare summer fete. The biker branch of the British Legion showed off their motorcycles, the Royal Military Police let youngsters get hands on with their kit and there was a chance to giving zorbing a try. The event was organised jointly by the Light Dragoons, ITC, 4 Scots & the Royal Dragoon Guards. Chris Kaye reports.

Sian Williams and Richard Coles talk to tenor Alfie Boe, find out about a World War Two Lancaster Bomber airman's letter from his daughter which was lost in France during the War then found again, hear from the British Legion's youngest member, talk to a man who has recorded everyday day of his son's 21 years with a camera, shudder to the sound of a TVR sports car exhaust, thrill to the commanding presence of a circus ringmaster, enjoy Andrew Motion's Inheritance Tracks and travel with John McCarthy to Utrecht. Producer: Chris Wilson.