Podcasts about Grand Union Canal

I'm taking you through Cosgrove Lock on the Grand Union Canal—engine humming, lock gates creaking, water rushing as I work the paddles. It's a sunny spring day, cherry blossoms are out, and after a long, muddy winter, I'm finally moving.Simon, a continuous cruiser, lends a hand and we chat about why days like this—calm, bright—make it all worthwhile. It's real-time canal life: the windlass clanks and the boat steadies. No polish, just the water, the quirks, it's a raw slice of the cut.Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.

‘Two geese float on the surface of the water, their bodies reflected underneath them.' Please note before you start listening: this podcast is recorded in 3D sound! So make sure that you're wearing headphones for the very best experience.The small details in life can pass you by. Unless you take the time to stop to notice them.Which is exactly what author, actor and social media personality Miranda Keeling does in this podcast series.Expanding on the observations she shares on her popular Twitter account, she invites you to join her out and about as she captures those small, magical moments of everyday life, in sound.Thanks to 3D recordings, you'll hear everything she does as if you were right there with her.There are new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. These short but lovingly crafted episodes are an invitation to escape from life's hustle, immersing you in Miranda's world for a few minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘A row of shrubs are in a long line, like school children waiting to be let back in after a fire drill.' Please note before you start listening: this podcast is recorded in 3D sound! So make sure that you're wearing headphones for the very best experience.The small details in life can pass you by. Unless you take the time to stop to notice them.Which is exactly what author, actor and social media personality Miranda Keeling does in this podcast series.Expanding on the observations she shares on her popular Twitter account, she invites you to join her out and about as she captures those small, magical moments of everyday life, in sound.Thanks to 3D recordings, you'll hear everything she does as if you were right there with her.There are new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. These short but lovingly crafted episodes are an invitation to escape from life's hustle, immersing you in Miranda's world for a few minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: This episode contains strong language.Catherine wanders into a marina by the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks' surprising. Catherine's been travelling and recording since 2014. Be transported to places around the world and into the lives of others: You just never know what story is coming next…We're actively seeking brand partners and sponsors and would love to talk to you. Please email us at whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk---Presented by Catherine CarrProduced by the team at Loftus MediaMusic by Edwin PearsonFollow whereareyougoing on InstagramCheck out our site: whereareyougoing.co.ukSend us an email: whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a bit more behind the scenes info from episode 9 of Canal Boat Diaries season 5.I journey from Bugbrooke to Milton Keynes in this episode along the historic Grand Union Canal. I share the practicalities of life aboard and discuss (perhaps in a bit too much depth!) how an efficient water filtration system can make all the difference. I'll guide you through the historical Blisworth Tunnel and take you onto the river Nene at Northampton to introduce you to some of my favourite ‘Pubs of the Week'! Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is produced and managed by Urban Podcasts.

This this sixth episode in our Race Review series looks at the Grand Union Canal Race. Following some latest news, James talks about what the GUCR is really like and why as a quintessentially classic British ultramarathon, it should be on everyones bucket list.

Two friends, Karen and Emma, who say they met when both were post-covid slumped on the sofa and doing no exercise, take Clare for a walk along the Thames Path near Reading in Berkshire. Their friendship is based on walking and they're notching up the miles, including the Grand Union Canal (188 miles), the Ridgeway (72 miles) and 150 miles of the Portuguese Camino. Karen says that “Emma has gone from a neighbour I sort of knew to my very best friend. We have laughed so hard together we could barely stand; we have howled with pain together; we have picked each other up when the other could barely go on; we have gotten so grumpy with each other that we could barely speak to each other but always found a way back to friendship”. Clare hears their inspirational story of building a supportive and healing friendship as they ramble riverside one morning in late Spring. They start at the end of the Kennet and Avon canal and walk for around 9 miles to Henley on Thames. This is a section of a long distance route the friends are completing, coast to coast, from Bristol to the Isle of Grain on the Thames Estuary. Producer: Karen Gregor

In Episode 310, all those months ago, Paul and Eli attempted to complete the whole of the Celandine Walk in 6 hours. They absolutely failed and had to abandon the walk because Eli had somewhere better to be, apparently! However, this failure got under their skin, and they decided that they both need closure. This week, the Cheap Chaps decide to finish off what they started and endeavour to complete that walk, taking them from Swakeleys Park to the Grand Union Canal in Cowley. That means there is a good five miles of walking ahead of them! Along the way, they decide to also cram in another modular “Price of Shite” and guess the prices of seven weird and wonderful charity shop finds. Who will win the most “p'twings” by the end of the journey? Why do they keep getting lost? What happens when they run out of places to walk to and who smokes too much and nearly whites out? Find out in this bumper walkabout edition of CheapShow! See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-334-the-walk-men And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com And if you want to, follow us on Twitter @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! URINEVISION 2023 is coming LIVE 2nd JUNE on YouTube @ 8pm GMT, so catch up with our 2021 episode: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-232-urinevision-2021 MERCH Official CheapShow Merch Shop: www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop www.cheapmag.shop Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art: www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow NEW ART: Get hold of Spunk.Rock's exclusive new CheapShow Artwork: https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CHEAPSHOW-EST-2016-by-spunkrock/115961855.WFLAH.XYZ www.instagram.com/spunk__rock Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ

An underwater recording made at Lock 59 of the UK's Grand Union Canal via a home-made hydrophone. Recorded by Andrew Petrie.

Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl, Tracey Meade, went missing in January 1992, after telling her mother she was going to stay at her Aunt's. The two-week search for the teenager ended in tragedy, when her body was found in the Grand Union Canal. Three decades later, Tracey's murder remains unsolved...Join my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories and take part in polls for future episodes. Just search for: True Crime Britain Podcast - Official Group or follow the link. I look forward to seeing you there :} If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love you to share your feedback with me by leaving a review for the show. This really helps the show to grow, and I love to put a pin on the map for wherever you're listening from. For credits, Transcripts & Photo's relating to today's episode, please visit WWW.TRUECRIMEBRITAIN.COM/EPISODES Exclusive access to ad – free, early release & bonus episodes, plus even more great rewards, please JOIN MY SHOW! Get involved by following the show on social media, you could recommend True Crime Britain to friend, or even give us a shout – out!FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKTWITTERYOUTUBE If you'd like to recommend a case for me to consider featuring in the future, provide feedback in private, or you have any information relating to any of the cases featured on this show, you can contact me via the contact form here, or email me at - Rhiannon@truecrimebritain.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shilpa in her own words:   “I'm a British Indian gal who is about to hit 60 and feel that I am really only just starting to explore the wonderful joy of outdoor adventures.    I am happiest when I'm on the water on my paddle board, or cycling along a canal, or walking in the beautiful English countryside, or body boarding in Cornwall.    I leaned to swim in my late 40's and this just opened up a whole new world of paddle sports.    My biggest personal adventure was this summer (2022) when I paddle boarded on a SUP board from London to Nottinghamshire, some 165 miles (and 144 locks) along the vertical length of the amazing Grand Union Canal.    This was such a joyful journey and revealed so much about myself that I had not been aware of - particularly how much I love to meet new people and how caring and kind strangers are.    Since then I have been exploring SUP journeys where I carry my camping kit on my SUP board and I absolutely love doing this.    I am extremely grateful to British Canoeing who accepted me as a #ShePaddles Ambassador and this really helped me to go out of my comfort zone and explore new adventures.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    To support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.      Show Notes Who is Shilpa More about her friends and family What Shilpa was like as a little girl Growing up in Africa until 8 years old Moving to the UK and the culture shock Finding a different type of entertainment Not having dreams or aspirations as a young girl Leaving school to study economics and accounting at University  Retraining as a town planner Getting back into the outdoors and sports Meeting up with friends to go for walks in the local area Setting up a local walking group which has been going for over 20 years Building up her walking gear and kit Learning to swim in her late 40s Not having the opportunities when she was younger Learning how to cycle  Going to adult only swimming classes to get coaching Doing wild swimming for the first time  Getting into kayaking and water sports Her first experience on a paddle board Why she prefers paddle boarding Her adventure in Summer 2022 Becoming a British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador  Wanting to encourage more women to try water sports Deciding to do a long distance trip on the Grand Union Canal  Knowing it was the right time to do the challenge Being honest with herself of what she could and couldn't do  Doing it at her pace  The planning and preparation for the journey  Researching the route and figuring out distances and accommodation The Pirate Castle - boating and outdoor activities charity on the Regent's Canal in the heart of Camden Town, London  Struggling with her back and recovering from injury Being helped and supported along the way The kindness of strangers and when strangers become friends  Joining a gym and working out with a personal trainer Focusing on getting strong Dealing with injury Cupping  Reflecting back on the journey  Feeling more confident Plans for 2023 Learning new skills and becoming qualified as a coach Becoming a She Paddles Club How to connect with Shilpa Final words of advice - “you'll never know if you love it or not until you try it”   Social Media   Website https://sbcpaddlers.wordpress.com    Instagram @sup.loving.shilpa   

So after all the excited in my last adventure out on the canal trying my luck in catching a monster perch on the grand union canal. I had to get out again and as I know there is a monster to have. This podcast was recorded over a few trips within a 2 week period of different spots very local to my home. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/questfishingadventures/support

OK in this podcast I'm out trying to catch perch on live back on the Grand Union Canal. This Podcast was recorded over a few short sessions in a week. So come have a listen to see if I can get that monster perch out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/questfishingadventures/support

So in this little adventure i'm going fishing with Alex and his 2 young boys to try and catch a few Perch on the Grand Union Canal. Armed with my drop shot rod and my small lure rod, plus a tub of lob worms. The question is will we find the perch and will they take the bait? As usual I'm super buzzing for this trip, I really can't help my self. So come and have a listen to see how it all unfolds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/questfishingadventures/support

Episode 97 - Sam Amend - Grand Union Canal Race WinnerThis week Eddie @edwinasutton and Gary @garythwaites2498 chat with Sam Amend. Sam is a Mum, GB Athlete 50k,100k,24hr and British record 100 miler 14hrs 10.41. We catch up her with her a week after her record breaking and overall win at the Grand Union Canal Race a 145 run from Birmingham to London.Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/newsTwitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehillsStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcastInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=enStrava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcastChia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Email: donnakimbrand@gmail.com Website: www.GameChangerThinking.com The History & Magic of the English Canal System The underbelly of England is populated by a sprawling network of canals constructed from the 1500's primarily to ship coal, cattle and commodities more safely and efficiently than by land or sea. In the process, architecture and engineering of the canal and lock systems, boat design and a pleasure boating lifestyle were revolutionized. Join us as we discuss the history and our current experience of canal boating on the Grand Union Canal. And what Leonardo DaVinci has to do with it all!

The tragic teen had also been wrapped in bin bags before being weighed down by bricks tied to a bicycle wheel in the Grand Union Canal.

Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Tracey Meade went missing in January 1992, after telling her mother she was going to stay at her aunt's. The two-week search for the teenager tragically ended when her body was found in the Grand Union Canal. WWW.SOMEBODYKNOWSMORE.COM   Unsolved Murders - Tracy Meade Woman, 41, reveals how the murder of her 14-year-old sister 30 years ago sparked a tragic chain of events that led to her parents' drug addiction and her father's suicide Family tell of heartbreak after son's killing 30 years on from his sister's murder TORN TO PIECES My sister was murdered at 14 – it sparked tragic chain of events that saw my mum, dad and brother all die too Death in the Grand Union Canal: The unsolved murder of Tracey Meade Peter Petrou death: Man arrested on suspicion of murder MURDER FILES: The Murder of Tracy Meade, 1992

Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Tracey Meade went missing in January 1992, after telling her mother she was going to stay at her aunt's. The two-week search for the teenager tragically ended when her body was found in the Grand Union Canal. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SHOW WWW.SOMEBODYKNOWSMORE.COM YouTube Unsolved Murders - Tracy MeadeWoman, 41, reveals how the murder of her 14-year-old sister 30 years ago sparked a tragic chain of events that led to her parents' drug addiction and her father's suicideFamily tell of heartbreak after son's killing 30 years on from his sister's murderTORN TO PIECES My sister was murdered at 14 – it sparked tragic chain of events that saw my mum, dad and brother all die tooDeath in the Grand Union Canal: The unsolved murder of Tracey MeadePeter Petrou death: Man arrested on suspicion of murderMURDER FILES: The Murder of Tracy Meade, 1992

My guest in this episode is Mark Harrison. A friend of a previous guest Dan French, Mark listened to episode 52 and liked it so much he decided he wanted to come on the show, which is a process that always pleases me. In amongst the music we talk about: ·        His Grandfather's houseboat, Calisto, on the Grand Union Canal ·        Born in West London in 1962 then moving to South Africa as a 10-year-old. ·        Returning from that strict and strait-laced environment four years later to a UK at the   height of the punk era·        Getting his black belt in Kick Boxing at the age of 42 ·        Becoming a mature student and graduating with a BA Hons at the age of 47 ·        Starting a I year contract in the Czech Republic in 2005 and never leaving! ·        Marrying Daria in 2010 ·        Starting his own company (called Calisto) in 2012 ·        The delights of train travel in Europe ·        And last but not least, the joy of Bruce Springsteen and seeing him live in Vienna, Prague  & Berlin. Like myself, Mark doesn't just listen to Bruce, and he made some great song choices for this episode: 60's                     The Beatles                     Michelle 70's                     Pink Floyd                        Wish You Were Here 80's                     Bruce Springsteen       Hungry Heart 90's                     Genesis                               I Can't Dance 00's                     Kylie Minogue                Can't Get You Out of My Head 10's                     Emeli Sande                     Breathing Under Water 20's                     Texas                                    Mr Haze We also touched on a wide range of artists and songs during our chat , all of whom can be found in this playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41TCP4zadSAHK8WjVS7cZV?si=c9fb1cff028746d3 Enjoy! 

Back on the canal for a super quick trip. When fishing opportunities come you have to take them no matter how short they are. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/questfishingadventures/support

So it's the day after my trip perch fishing on a stretch of the canal in Berkhampstead and I just can't get it out of my head and need to give the maggot clip with worms on some further time. So come join me in my adventure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/questfishingadventures/support

At last I have finally put the carp rods down to do a spot of perch fishing with one of my good friends Andrew. With a trip planned on the Grand Union Canal in Berkhamstead known for its large perch. Can we catch one of these true legends? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/questfishingadventures/support

The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR145) is a legendary 145 mile continuous race from Gas Street Basin in Birmingham, to Little Venice in London, entirely on the canal towpath. Most people try and complete a few 100 milers before even considering signing up. The distance is a real challenge and even experienced runners struggle, with a DNF rate typically of 50%. Rachel isn't most people, and with a longest run of 70 miles decided to enter a race twice that distance, without a coach, balancing training around work and family, during lockdown. With few opportunities for training races this was a huge undertaking and a huge test of determination. Hear how she got on, why you might consider a nutrition coach, and her glowing review of Milton Keynes towpath at night!   Reminder that my second book “Ducking Long Way” is out for pre-order on Amazon and includes my adventure on the GUCR145: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ducking-Long-Way-Ultra-Running/dp/1913207587   For more irreverent running nonsense head to www.runlikeduck.co.uk   For the race head to http://www.canalrace.org.uk/  

Kat is a keen endurance runner and has undertaken many of the Toughest Endurance Races - from running across the Sahara Desert in Morocco while competing in the Marathon des Sables. Or challenging her body to take on 4, 100 miler races in the UK - which is known as the Centurion “Grand Slam” which she did in 2014 and placed as first female.    Every year since Kat has looked to take on a new running challenge which would test her from the Dragons Back race in 2015 - where she got her first DNF, to taking on the Grand Union Canal Race race in 2016 -where she placed 2nd female.   Not to be deterred by her DNF in 2015, Kat took onboard the key lessons she needed to work on, trained hard and heading back to face the race in 2017, where she finished with a smile on her face.    With her 100 mile race times, Kat qualified for the Spartathlon ballot in 2017.  When her name was pulled out the hat she was in shock, she didn't think she'd be taking on the 250km timed race from Athens to Sparta quite so soon!    The race takes place in the September of every year in Greece. It is one of the most challenging ultra-distance races plus it has a very unique history.    Kat will be sharing more about her different ultra races, how she got into the world of ultra running, the lessons she has learned along the way, how she trains, what she eats to fuel her challenges as well as talking in detail about her mindset, staying resilient and overcoming setbacks and failure.    There is also a Tough Girl Extra BONUS episode with Kat - where she will be sharing more about her life as an Antarctic Doctor (Oct 2019- March 2021 - South Georgia, Bird Island and RRS James Clark Ross) - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out. This goes live at 11am TODAY!!   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time.   The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Her first experience of running  Deciding to enter the 2010 Brighton Marathon  Hearing about the 2013 Marathon des Sables  Why she decided to enter… Deciding to treat herself as a gradation present   Wanting to take on a 100 mile single day race Discovering the Centurion Grand Slam Event (4 - 100 mile races in a calendar year)  Making friends in the long distance running community The Dragons Back Race 2015 Dealing with failure and having her first DNF Turning failure into a challenge Deciding to run the Dragons Back Race in 2017 The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR), UK, Birmingham to London, 148 miles  Being able to enter the ballet for the Spartathlon Race  What's involved in the Spartathlon Race and why it's so hard Getting a trainer and following a training plan while working full time as a Doctor Her motivation for training 2018/2019 preparing to go to Antarctica Mindset from making the change from a multi stage race to a single stage race What's the next thing which is a bit harder? Breaking down the challenge to make it more manageable  Keeping focused on the present and not looking too far ahead Recovery in between races when taking on 4 - 100mile races in a year The benefits of gentle walking and taking time away from running Planning her training before getting a running trainer Running 6/7 days per week, plus long runs at the weekend To get faster you have to run faster What happened in the 2015 Dragons Back Race Not being able to recover between day 1 and day 2 Dealing with failure and the lessons learned Top tips for people who want to enter the Dragons Back Race The importance of hill training and navigation Eat on the ups Eating while running and go to nutrition Working with a trainer and the mental side of preparation for the Spartathlon Race The benefits of proper, focused training Missing a session…. The Spartathlon Experience Needing assistance at the end Feeling relief at the end of the race Feeling deflated after getting home from Greece Top tips for runners   Social Media   Instagram - @katganly    Twitter - @katganly   

A moorhen chirps outside your porthole, geese honk hello as they pass by, now and again a kingfisher flies close in a flash of blue And if you're lucky - and you wake early enough - you'll even catch the dawn chorus bursting into life in the quiet morning air. This, this is boatlife on the Grand Union Canal, London. Welcome aboard. Ruth Stokes is author of The Armchair Activist’s Handbook (Silvertail Books) and a content designer in the charity sector. In a former life, she was a journalist for the likes of the Guardian, The Ecologist and New Internationalist.

A lifetime ago, almost to the day, it turned cooler after an uncustomary warm and dry couple of weeks. Synoptic charts show high pressure moving up the country dragging with it frontal systems. No doubt, on that day, some looked at the clouds and grumbled. And life carried on as it had the days before. Engines shunted in sidings. People waited at bus stops. Shop tills rang out. Dogs barked. And, in the cabin of a small boat moored on the bank of the Grand Union, I took my first breath of air; sweet with cow pasture, and nettles, and paraffin. Journal entry:“27th April, Tuesday.This morning dawned with frost and golden washes of light.  I discovered a new patch of cowslips and hawthorns budding, and the first mallow and bugle clusters shouldering their way into the sunshine.  It should have been perfect.  The birds sang with a brilliant clarity managing to subsume the aural gash of traffic. But it wasn’t. Everything felt a little off kilter.  My shoulders and legs ached.  - Not so much in pain – just an awareness of them being there,  So that walking was not an automatic act,  But a conscious and deliberative one.  Consequently, it felt awkward, clumsy – not natural.The morning chill lost that exhilarating feel and sank into my bones.  A racing mind that gravitates to the dark edges Where formless unease lurks. It was not that I was untouched by the world in which I walked,  Those spots of beauty – touches of joy,  But sometimes perfection and beauty lie in the small details Not the whole. Even Eden had its serpent. Et in Arcadia ego ‘Even in Arcadia , there I am.’”    Episode InformationIn this episode I talk about my mother’s memoirs that she wrote about her time living on the canal. You can hear more about her in Episode 2 The Erica behind the Erica and hear me reading an excerpt from her writing in which she described the harsh winter of 1963 in Episode 9 The Winter of 1962/63.  General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com

TAYO JAIYESIMI is also known as The Five To Nine Traveller : because life is more than your 9 to 5. Tayo is first generation British/Nigerian and describes herself as a "Londoner by birth, a Jordie lass by nurture with Nigerian spice". She considers her five to nine life as precious in which she can explore, dance, travel and "do all the other bits away from work". Tayo believes that the black experience is not a monolith and that representation matters in all segments of our society. She believes the world is a place to learn from and that travelling is just one big school trip. Adventure and travel is her "side hustle" and in this podcast chat we talk about independent travel, Nigeria, food, dancing and how it feels to be "othered" in a predominantly white environment. These are Tayo's thoughts on London, the world and life as we stroll alongside the Grand Union Canal on an overcast Saturday in March. *** TO LEARN MORE about TAYO you can visit her SOCIAL MEDIA sites: Website/Blog: https://thefivetoninetraveller.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the5to9traveller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the5to9traveller/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/5to9traveller/ We also talked about: Online dancing with Giovanni Pernice: https://www.instagram.com/pernicegiovann1/ AND... Women of Colour Outdoors: https://www.instagram.com/woc_outdoors/ *** TO KNOW MORE about your podcast host EMMA and JOIN HER MAILING LIST please go to https://www.travellingthrough.co.uk/ THANKS to MARISKA Martina at https://www.mariskamartina.com/ for creating our upbeat travelling through podcast jingle! AND FINALLY, a big thanks to the Grand Union Canal and Capital Ring path for hosting this podcast chat as we walked and talked. **  

A listener has asked, "After we left the boat and went to live in a house, did canals continue to play much of a part in my life?"After the boat, we moved to Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. It was there I grew up and found my place within the world. At the time it was still a fairly small village. The main industry was the Ovaltine factory that bordered the Grand Union Canal which bisected the village. Working boats were still a relatively common sight. As well as through traffic from London to Birmingham and other cities to the north, they serviced the local industries; Ovaltine, Toovey's Mill, the John Dickinson mills at Nash Mills and Apsley, and Rose’s Lime Juice at Boxmoor Warf, Hemel Hempstead. As time went on, the number of working decreased, but the canal remained as a key part of the village and social topography and geography. “The canal wasn’t part of my life in a deliberate way. But that was because it was unconsciously so much part of our environment; the geographies of growing up. The playground and classroom that we all just took for granted.”Journal entry:“25th March, Thursday.Tonight, the air is warm and still. The cabin doors are open.  The sounds and scents of a spring-time night         fill the boat.It is difficult to tell where the boat ends and the night begins” Episode DetailsIn this episode I read a few lines from John Clare’s (1820) The Shepherd’s Calendar. The text to ‘March’ can be read here - Poem Hunter: The Shepherd’s Calendar - March. I also refer to Ruth Binney’s (2010) Wise Words and Country Ways: Weather Lore published by David & Charles.If you are interested in seeing Captain Mark Dexter’s picture of the Suez Canal, his Instagram account is: The Woodend Wanderer.General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com   

Today's guest helps organisations identify the gaps within their HR process where technology can be leveraged, freeing up their time to be less tactical and play a more strategic role.  Kevyn Rustici is a Human Capital Management Consultant working for ADP, which provides award-winning payroll and HR solutions to companies in over 140 countries. With a degree in biology Kevyn adopts a scientific approach to the world of HR and is (in his words) obsessed by technology and data - and more specifically how it is underused by organisations when making crucial decisions related to talent recruitment and development.  "Without data you're just another person with an opinion"   W Edwards DemingWe discuss how so many companies realised their technological gaps when the pandemic struck, described by Kevyn and one of his clients as"like steering the Titanic into the Erie Canal"(or for those not familiar with New York, maybe the Grand Union Canal in UK!).  The pandemic has forced companies to realise their outdated processes and have embraced new technologies - and much faster than they thought possible in so many cases.On-boarding is in area where the gap was really noticeable, with the whole process having to shift to digital, and Kevyn shares his tips on how companies can address this. And we discuss how an external programme such as sheep herding, once Covid restrictions are lifted, can play a really helpful role in this area.Are employees so lucky to be working for you or are you so lucky to have employees working for you? - a question Kevyn asks his clients which really makes them think. People before profits is a shift that is starting to make positive progress in the States, with presentee-ism being less of a focus.  Do you feel this is happening in your organisation?If this episode has prompted any questions, go ahead and ask! Either email caroline@raisingthebaa.com or leave it in a review note.Enjoy - and thank ewe for listening :-)Free resources:ADP Research - The Definitive Series: Employee Engagement 2020 - download the full report, watch videos, grab infographics or read the executive summary.Dr Nick Molinaro's whitepaper - How Leadership Awareness Can Help Your Team Transform Business Performance Under Pressure including reference to the TAIS (The Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style) assessment tool mentioned by Kevyn.Sheep, Shepherd or Dog - which one are ewe? Take our personality quiz and find out.Connect with the speakers via LinkedIn:Caroline Palmer - Top Dog and Co-Founder, Raising the BaaChris Farnsworth - Head Shepherd and Co-Founder, Raising the BaaKevyn Rustici - Human Capital Management Consultant, ADP

On Thursday 28th August 2014, 14-year-old Alice Gross went for a nice long walk down the Hanwell Flight of the Grand Union Canal. It was a sunny day, on a relatively busy towpath, on a route she knew well having walked it many times before. She was witnessed several times on CCTV, but (somehow) between 4:23pm and 4:42pm, on a clear stretch of the canal... Alice Gross vanished. The question is how? This is Part One of Two of The Yellow Ribbons of Hanwell.Murder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer. DONATE TO ALICE GROSS’ MUSIC MEMORIAL - click here TICKETS TO CRIME CON UK 2021Go to Crime Con UK website www.crimecon.co.ukEnter code MILE for 10% off and a free Murder Mile goodie. CRIME PUBLISHING NETWORK - click hereFOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutube SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Support us via PATREON.Buy Merch in THE SHOPFree Goodies HERE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Construction company chairman Rae Borras built his angling life on the foundation of London's Grand Union Canal and carried it across continents, mostly chasing salmon, the Silver Sailor. In this episode Rae explains his love of angling and how we can see more of it - and Keith - ‘on demand'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strange-boat. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first-hand account remembering life aboard a small boat with a small family during the harsh winter of 1962/3.The time we lived on the Kathy were always very precious to Mum and she later wrote about them. Her writings evocatively describe life-aboard at a time when the canals were beginning to transition from working to increasingly residential and leisure use. In this week's episode, I read an extract from her writings in which she describes the winter of 1962/63. Journal entry:“16th December, Wednesday.Venus hangs above Bearley Lock. A hard diamante stud puncturing the smooth bowl of lacquered blue and satsuma orange fire at the rim We stand above the pool eroded by the summer-pastured cows. The water looks like spilt Indian ink that would go on forever and everPenny sniffs at the torn soil and a lone duck slips into the air.Later today, the lacquered bowl will become roughened and dull, and rain will whip and pit the mirrored surface of the water. But that is later. This is now… and we are both absorbed in our own worlds.”Episode InformationPhotographs of the Kathy and our family on the boat can be found on the podcast’s Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.In this episode I mention the delightful Weather Folk-Lore of the Sea and Superstitions of the Scottish Fishermen.General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com

In this episode we explore the history of NB 506812 before she became our home and meet the Erica behind the Erica.Journal entry: “16th October, Friday. The canal continues to thread its silent way through autumn. There’s a hint now of mist on colder dawns. Today, it lies still and steely. Penny trots ahead, tail up, relaxed, contentedly sniffing the trail and foil of the unseen world. The hedges are garlanded with crimson, rosehip lanterns and bryony’s poisonous fire. The air is filled with the smell of damp earth, leaf mould, wood smoke. Together, we walk through the mystery of autumn.” Contact detailsFor pictures of Erica and the Kathy can be seen by following me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI have really appreciated the comments and questions and would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com Episode Information Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano interludes written and performed by Helen Ingram

In the latest programme, Mishal Husain introduces dispatches from journalists and writers reflecting the range of life across the UK. She begins and ends in Edinburgh. First, the BBC's Social Affairs Correspondent, Michael Buchanan, reveals how a renowned city centre doctor is using one public health emergency - Covid-19 - to tackle another - drug-related deaths among the homeless. Could a notoriously difficult medical and social problem prove amenable to new approaches? Cabin fever is a literal risk for those living aboard narrow boats at the moment. And while self-sufficiency is a characteristic of those who live afloat, as Lois Pryce has been discovering among users on the Grand Union Canal, their ingenuity is being tested by the relatively prosaic requirements for water and fuel. It's once again possible for those in England who are looking to move house to visit potential new homes in person. What, though, of those who are already part of a chain with buyers and sellers ready to go ahead? Lesley Curwen, a business reporter for more than three decades, finds herself in just that situation. Will she make her dream move to the West Country or will there be a last-minute hitch? Foster carers become accustomed to all types of placements. Emily Unia's parents have decades of experience but even so it's been special for them to share the last several weeks with a young boy and his baby sister who arrived just days before lockdown. She reveals how they've all been coping. And, back in the Scottish capital, Christopher Harding provides an amusing insight into the world of home schooling as his three children adjust to their new teachers and lessons. How do the ambitions of the new staff fare amid the realities of the schoolroom? Producer: Simon Coates

The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR145) is a 145 mile continuous race from Gas Street Basin in Birmingham, to Little Venice in London, entirely on the canal towpath.  Hear Baz recount how he got on last year and the view of his support crew Rachel who tended to his every need and even found time to rescue escaped boats.  http://www.canalrace.org.uk/ Helpful Race Hints  

On this Podcast, we run along the canal from the bridge in Campbell park, by the Red Head sculpture side (near parkrun start) to Great Linford and back, stopping at key points of interest. Any e-mails to rr@redwayrunners.com

Mark joined me to chat through his running journey, going from a guy who ran in big hoodies in the dark for 10 minutes to tackling an 145 mile race along the Grand Union Canal.  He's part of the 100 marathon club, ran multiple ultras and likes to see how far he challenge and test his body.  We spoke about nutrition and how to prepare for long distance races and also how we then wrote his own book documenting the various challenges he's set himself.  A great chat even though he got attacked slightly by one of my cats Lily.    Run Like Duck - Amazon Book Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Run-Like-Duck-Mark-Atkinson/dp/1912240319/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=run+like+duck&qid=1583684740&sr=8-1  

An Autumn out-and-back along the Grand Union Canal in Hertfordshire, in the company of triathlete, Iron Man and Fitter Healthier Dad (TM) Darren Kirby. Featuring that moment when you find the change in yourself, what triathlons are really like, fuelling, pacing, good mental health, and the pros and cons of early morning training. Plus an altercation with some angling youths.Christmas is coming! Beautiful, bespoke, New Balance / Running Commentary shirts available HERE: https://newbalanceteam.co.uk/clubs-teams-and-unis/running-commentary Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We follow Lyra through the dark and alien streets of London, as she flees Mrs Coulter's flat and dodges unseen dangers. Cold, tired and increasingly desperate to find a safe place to shelter for the night, Lyra is then suddenly set upon by two mysterious men.Iain and Amy discuss Quechua, fight-smarts and blood eagles. Lots and lots about blood eagles.------A map of the Grand Junction Canal (now part of the Grand Union Canal) can be found here.------Music by: Jaymen Persaudwww.thedarkmaterialpodcast.comTwitter: @darkmaterialpodInstagram: @thedarkmaterialpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/thedarkmaterialpodcast

Rory Coleman, is well known in the world of running. He has run over 1000 marathons, 15 Marathon Des Sables, 3 Grand Union Canal races, a 1275 mile London to Lisbon run in 43 days, he's broken 9 Guinness World Records but the list goes on. But things weren't always this way and in this episode I spoke to Rory about his struggles before he took up running as well as a big obstacle he had to face a few years ago. As well as this I spoke to him about some celebrity clients that he's coached and what he thinks the future has in store!

For Feargal Sharkey the perfect cast is a lifelong obsession. It's the moment when man and river exist in perfect harmony. It's a passion he shares with generations of artists before him on the chalk streams of Hertfordshire. Dame Juliana Berners, Prioress of St Mary of Sopwell wrote one of the earliest books on the etiquette of hunting, hawking and fishing in the 14th century. Her work influenced Izaak Walton who opens The Compleat Angler with a vivid description of a walk from Tottenham to the waters that Feargal fishes today. Growing up in Derry with the mountains and trout-rich rivers of Donegal on his doorstep, Feargal fished from childhood, but when the punk fame of The Undertones reached its peak he found himself in north London with only the Grand Union Canal for company. Discovering the chalk streams on the edge of the city brought fishing back into his life and since then he's dedicated himself to the preservation of these waters. England contains most of the world's chalk streams, perfect habitat for trout, waterfowl, otter and water vole, but abstraction for drinking water and pollution from farming and industry has pushed many of these rivers to the edge of destruction. Feargal shares his determination to save the chalk streams with Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough and instructs her in the Zen art of fly fishing. Producer: Alasdair Cross

Spent the day with Faber New Poet Will Burns – who walks the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal to nourish his sense of wellbeing – and festival director Joanna Cherry, who uses England’s longest canal as her regular “runaway spot”.

We take to the Grand Union Canal and hire a narrowboat. This episode we talk all about hiring a boat, narrowboat comforts, planning your trip, Plus... we take you through Blisworth Tunnel!

We take to the Grand Union Canal and hire a narrowboat. This episode we talk all about hiring a boat, narrowboat comforts, planning your trip, Plus... we take you through Blisworth Tunnel!

On the afternoon of Sunday 10th May 2015, a suitcase was found floating in the Grand Union Canal in Little Venice containing the folded-up corpse of 23 year old Marta Ligman. But how had she got there, who put her there, and why?Murder Mile is a true-crime podcast and audio-guided walk of 300+ untold, unsolved and long-forgotten murder cases, all set within one square mile of the West End. Each episode is accompanied by photos, videos and an interactive murder map, so that no matter where you’re listening to this podcast, you’ll feel like you’re actually there. https://www.murdermiletours.com/podcast.htmlMurder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with music written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music by Kai Engel, Sergey Cheremisnov, NCTRNM and Seclorance, as used under the Creative Commons Licence 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive. A full listing of tracks used is on the script transcript and sources for each episode, as listed here.Follow us here:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion Group For a transcript of each episode, click here. If you’d like to sign-up for exclusive Murder Mile content, check out our Patreon Page by CLICKING HERE. And for OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE, please visit the Murder Mile Shop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul and Rob complete their long run out along the Grand Union Canal to Hayes. Featuring potato techniques, family relationships, bittersweet comedy vignettes, Eva Longoria, foxes, herons and swans... lots and lots of swans. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Hi my name is Noel Bell and today I am chatting to Nigel Hamilton director of the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (or CCPE) about the Dream Research Institute (or DRI). Launched in September 2012, the DRI is provided by the CCPE to promote research into the connection between dreams and well being from a spiritual perspective. The Institute supports and archives a synergy of research to advance our understanding of dreams. I recently met Nigel at the CCPE in London. Since its establishment in 1984, CCPE have grown to be the largest training centre for transpersonal psychotherapy in the UK, occupying a five storey Regency building on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in Little Venice. Noel Bell is available for both short and long term psychotherapy or counselling in London. I can see clients in Sydenham, SE26, serving Crystal Palace, Penge and Dulwich, (see here for more details: http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/noel-bell?uqs=759514 ) or Paddington, West London, serving St Johns Wood, Marylebone and Bayswater, (see here for more details: http://noelbell.net/counselling-london/counselling-paddington/ ). Call me on 07852 407140 to discuss how we could work together.

Tiny Johnsons Island sits in contrast to the hustle and bustle of Brentford and West London surrounding it. At the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Brent and the Grand Union Canal, the area was important historically for the barges that had carried goods from Birmingham. Nearby boat yards continue to repair and renovate vessels of all types while shiny new developments overlook the island - a mixture of old and new alongside one another. Helen Mark meets the community of artists who work on Johnsons Island and discovers how its nature and surroundings inspire them. A small gallery has been set up to exhibit their work but also to honour the late local character and 'naive artist' Barry Jones - an accomplished jazz musician who sold art works for beer money. The island is shared by one of the boatyards, complete with wet dock, chickens, bees and allotments. Yet many don't know of the island's existence, let alone its history. Helen explores the secrets of Johnsons Island. Produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.

A ride along the splendid London end of the Grand Union Canal with Rob Ainsley, London cyclist and author of 50 Quirky Bike Rides, a new book about weird and wonderful places to go on bicycles in England and Wales. … Continue reading →