Podcasts about East Dunbartonshire

Glenmore Lodge, the Scottish National Outdoor Training Centre, has recently established Scotland's first hill navigation training course to be delivered in British Sign Language. One of those involved in setting it up was deaf climber and mountaineer Morag Skelton. Mark chatted to Morag for the Scotland Outdoors podcast, and we hear an excerpt where they speak about her childhood outdoors and the practicalities involved in climbing when you can't hear. For our latest Scotland Outdoors podcast, Rachel went to meet M.T O'Donnell in her garden near Glasgow. M.T is the founder of Scotland Grows magazine and the host of the Scotland Grows Show podcast. She's keen on looking after her garden in a way that's nature friendly and as she tells Rachel, that even extends to dealing with slugs. On the shores of Loch Awe near Dalmally lies the very striking St Conan's Church. Mark went for a visit to explore its remarkable architecture, both inside and out. A few weeks ago, Mark and Rachel headed across to the island of Easdale which lies 15 miles south of Oban. They got the ferry from Seil and chatted to the boatman, Alan, about who lives on Easdale and who visits. Mark also chats to Bethan Smith who owns a soap making business on the island. And Rachel catches up with Mike Mackenzie who has lived there for decades. He tells her what the community is like and how he came to live on the wee island. If you looked up to the sky earlier this week you might have been lucky to catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseids are one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky and the shower will be active for another week or so. We chat live to the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Catherine Heymans, to get her hints and tips on how to spot the meteors and what else to look out for in the night sky at this time of year. The Countryside Rangers at Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire have been taking groups out to help them learn how to identify bird species by their sound. Linda Sinclair joined a group, led by Ranger Alan MacBride at Clachan of Campsie, at dusk to listen out for our birdsong and try to identify what they could hear. Poet Matt Kinghorn decided to walk more than 200 miles from his home in Aberdeenshire to North Berwick just to offer a listening ear to anyone who needed it. Rachel met up with him at the start of his challenge to hear more about why he'd decided to do it. And to round off their trip to Easdale, the home of the world stone skimming championships, Mark and Rachel try their hands at skimming despite the rather inclement weather.

Former prime minister Gordon Brown told Sky News he was too old to be a politician in the UK but too young to be one in the US. He has a point, with Americans set to choose between 81-year-old Joe Biden or 77-year-old Donald Trump in November's presidential election, while here in Europe, France's new prime minister is 34-year-old Gabriel Attal. On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson explores whether there is a perfect age for our politicians. He talks to Labour's Harriet Harman, who is the longest-serving woman MP and 'Mother of the House of Commons'. The 73-year-old representative for Camberwell and Peckham has been an MP for more than 40 years. Niall also speaks to Amy Callaghan, SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire, who was elected in 2019 aged 27. They discuss what makes a good MP, the challenges women MPs face when elected, and if age in politics is just a number. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker

In the final episode of our short series on Guardianship Katy talks to Fiona, a parent carer who has recently got guardianship for her son, and Martin fills in any final details about the practicalities of being a guardian.We had a number of questions sent in which we didn't have time to answer in the podcast, so have included them here.Is there any option/method where guardianship can be shared between a group like a circle of friends/ community circle? For example, if I were to lose capacity or to die. Yes - you can appoint more than one guardian, and you can remove or add guardians at any time, although it is most easily done when you renew your guardianship.I saw an post on some Facebook page and it suggested that if you had financial guardianship and report back with your financial receipts etc etc that you don't need to fill in annual reports for SDS?Sadly this is not the case, the council rules are different form those around guardianship, and the forms you complete are different.Why do people suggest you need financial powers in order to access SDS as an adult in some Local authorities?Local authorities each have their own rules. For help with SDS in East Dunbartonshire you can contact Take Control.Why do we need to basically pay £700 to be responsible for our own child?If we chose not to take responsibility for our child, the duty of care that would be placed into our local authority would cost much more than £700 so in the long term, we are saving EDC (and all others ) loads of hassle and loads of cash. Why are we paying VAT on this service when we don't pay vat on goods for disabled people?These are very valid questions, but not ones that we can answer - it is a Scottish Government decision. They have recognised the issues and have proposed some changes to the law which will be considered by ministers in September 2022. You can see these at https://consult.gov.scot/mental-health-law-secretariat/scottish-mental-health-law-review/Parent Carers Legal SupportCaesar & Howie solicitorsOffice of the Public Guardian in ScotlandTake ControlCarers Link can offer you an appointment for information and advice at our Legal Clinic. This is free of charge and gives you the chance to have a one-to-one meeting over the phone with a solicitor from Blackadders Solicitors, to ask questions on legal matters.

Information on the Census for those with sight loss along with a campaign to save Rob Roy FC, this weeks local news from East Dunbartonshire

This week we welcomed Elaine Marsh, a Digital Lead at the Health and Social Care Partnership and Martin Will, the Telecare Manager in East Dunbartonshire to the podcast. Katy spoke to Martin and Elaine all about telehealth, assistive technology, and how digital advances can help carers and those they care for. Be sure to take a look at the links for some of the resources mentioned in the episode and if you have any questions or suggestions, get in touch! RESOURCES: Scotland's National Digital Strategy East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan 2018-2021 NHS Near Me Video Appointment Service Apply for a community alarm Buddi Device -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Us: enquiry@carerslink.org.uk youngcarers@carerslink.org.uk Phone: 08009752131 Facebook Instagram Online Calendar

The Carers Link Lowdown is back with another episode for unpaid carers in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. In this episode, Katy spoke to our Young Carer Wellbeing Coordinator, Lauren, and two of our young carers, Samantha, and Faye. They spoke about the challenges young carers have faced during lockdown, balancing caring roles with schoolwork, and ways to maintain mental and physical wellbeing. Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think! As always you can reach us by using any of the links or contact details below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Us: enquiry@carerslink.org.uk youngcarers@carerslink.org.uk Phone: 08009752131 Facebook Instagram Online Calendar

Tommy Reilly is a Scottish singer–songwriter from Torrance, East Dunbartonshire. He gained recognition after winning the Channel 4 TV show Orange unsignedAct. Right now he's writing the music for the hit TV show Animaniacs.

Linda and Gemma spoke to us about how www.ceartas.org.uk Ceartas Advocacy Ceartas Advocacy provides Independent Advocacy to adults living in East Dunbartonshire. We prioritise working with people who have particular support needs: Acquired Brain Injury; Addictions; Autism Spectrum; Additional Communication Needs; Dementia; Learning Disability; Mental Health; Older people; Physical Disability; and Sensory Impairment. Some of the most common areas of work we are involved in are: Detentions and Tribunals under the Mental Health Act, Guardianship and Adults With Incapacity, Power of Attorney, PIP and ESA Assessments, Investigations and Case Conferences under the Adult Support and Protection Act, Children's Hearings and Children's Panels.

How EDVA have kept supporting and recruiting volunteers during lockdown

In season two, episode two. Jennifer McDonald of Creative Spark (@jenniferwatt21 / @CreativeSparkTA on twitter) had a morning meeting with me to discuss the charity based in East Dunbartonshire. As an organisation that relies heavily on participation. Jen and I discuss Youth and adult classes and what the new normal will be like for the organisation going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barry-robertson/message

Welcome to the first in a special four part series about looking after your health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we're giving a warm welcome to Mandy Ferncombe from East Dunbartonshire's Health Improvement Team. Jon and Katy talk to Mandy about how carers can take care of themselves during this time and what healthier lifestyle choices can help make that happen. RESOURCES: East Dunbartonshire Health Improvement Team Website Quit Your Way - Quit Smoking resources: Website Phone: 0800 916 8858 NHS Inform: Home Page Healthy Living Scotland's Service Directories Eatwell Guide: Website Anxiety Resources: Clear Your Head Anxiety UK   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Us: youngcarers@carerslink.org.uk whatson@carerslink.org.uk enquiry@carerslink.org.uk Phone: 08009752131 Facebook Instagram   All views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of the NHS, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, or Carers Link.

This week we're telling you everything you need to know about the OPAL Helpline. Katy and Jon give you all the details about how and when you can access the service and the sort of help OPAL is providing to East Dunbartonshire during COVID-19. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPAL INFORMATION: Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Phone: 01414382347 Email: mail@opaleastdun.org.uk Website: https://opaleastdun.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Us: whatson@carerslink.org.uk enquiry@carerslink.org.uk Phone: 08009752131 Facebook Instagram

SNP MP Amy Callaghan shares her path to Westminster, from cancer diagnosis to Parliament, and the shock unseating of Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson in East Dunbartonshire.

Jo Swinson CBE is a British politician from Scotland serving as Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2019. She is the first woman and the youngest person to hold the position. She has been the Member of Parliament for East Dunbartonshire since 2017, having previously held the seat between 2005 and 2015. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

Jo Swinson, MP for East Dunbartonshire and candidate for the Liberal Democrats leadership joined Iain Dale in the studio for a head-to-head with him and the station’s listeners.

This week on Week in the Weeg Natalie & Colin discuss the SNP conference in Glasgow; people in Dalmarnock have less access to fresh food than anywhere else in the country; another major movie is set to film in Glasgow and an East Dunbartonshire school praised on World Mental Health Day.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this week is Nicky Morgan, Conservative MP for Loughborough and Former Education Secretary; Jo Swinson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for East Dunbartonshire; Matt Kelly, Editor of The New European and Geoff Norcott, Comedian.

John Nicolson MP, the scourge of those Scottish political journalists whom he derided as "lazy", stepped into the Newsnet Radio studio to explain what really happened to our podcast host Derek Bateman. In a wide-ranging interview, the East Dunbartonshire MP discusses his dismay at coverage of the so-called "Daisley affair" involving a writer at STV's digital arm, plus life as one of the "SNP 56" at Westminster. The conversation covers Theresa May's performance on Brexit, the campaign to pardon gay men for historical "offences" that are no longer illegal in British law, and the scandal of the sale of Thomas Muir's former home in East Dunbartonshire, whose council has spurned the opportunity of help from a team led by one of the UK's most noted architectural historians. ewsnet.scot podcasts are professionally made to enhance your listening experience. Please support our ongoing media services by subscribing whatever you can afford. Thank you.

Remember When On this podcast, John McGarry, and Richard Roocroft talk about the things they remember when we were kids. John speaks about living in Twechar, which is in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, where he was waiving to the German pilots as they bombed John Brown's Shipyard, on the Clydebank, and Glasglow. Richard remembers playing on the train tracks when we had steam locomotives. For more information visit www.rustymicrophone.com

 Eric Joyce, Labour MP for Falkirk, Jo Swinson, Lib Dem MP for East Dunbartonshire and Mary Scanlon, Highlands and Islands MSP and the Scottish Conservatives’ spokesperson on health join Lesley to talk about gurkhas, equal pay and MPs' expenses.