Podcasts about Heritage centre

Shannon Monk the cultural tourism manager for Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) and Heather Stevens, a maker with the Mik'mawitasik trademark and the manager at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre, tell Alex Guye all about it.

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In Part 1 of Episode 14, we lay out the opening salvos of the Federal Election. The Liberal launch drew about 300 in St. John's with Mark Carney locking out protesting fishermen; meanwhile the CPC kick-off in North York drew 2500 and turned away 1000 supporters.Marty Gold describes some of the obstacles the international banker-turned- Canadian nationalist faces in establishing credibility with voters, the challenges from the media Carney bristles at, and the policy ideas already lifted from the Pierre Poilievre platform. Also, you'll hear the statement of Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire in retiring from a 25 year career as an elected Tory.17.15 Part 2- Last week we filed four very unique reports with the Winnipeg Sun. By raising important issues the broadcast media ignores, we prove our role is crucial to the local marketplace of ideas.The reports included: - If Uzoma Asagwara can't take the heat the disclosure of vital wait time information could generate, Premier Wab Kinew needs to find someone in his caucus who can. For patients, it could be a matter of life and death.Debbie's Law poll result corners Asagwara on patient safety https://winnipegsun.com/opinion/columnists/gold-debbies-law-poll-result-corners-asagwara-on-patient-safety- No other reporter attended the city Open House on rezoning to allow for federally-subsidized multi-unit housing builds. Listen for more about what was said at the session, the questions that planners couldn't answer, and what some residents saw and didn't like. "We were not impressed with any of these density designs. I am still shocked at the examples they showed, of how crowded these lots will be, also because of the height."City staff on the defensive at Open House on new four-plex zoninghttps://winnipegsun.com/opinion/0322-gold-city-staff-on-the-defensive-at-open-house-on-new-four-plex-zoning32.20 - The whispers aren't so quiet anymore that NDP loyalists look with great longing towards Wab Kinew as a potential savior of their political fortunes. But within the realm of the federal NDP, he has a problem.On the anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas he stated, “Israel has a right to exist and a right to defend itself.” But Kinew plays the ‘both sides' game, where any mention of antisemitism or Jew-hatred (both real things) is paired with grave warnings about “Islamophobia” or “Anti-Palestinian racism”.  Kinew courts the “anti-Zionist not anti-Semite” mob https://winnipegsun.com/opinion/columnists/gold-kinew-courts-the-anti-zionist-not-anti-semite-mob- The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada, in partnership with Congregation Shaarey Zedek, organizes the annual observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day –Yom HaShoah.“Last year, the Lieutenant Governor participated as the lead reader, and this year,” wrote the Heritage Centre, “we are honoured to welcome the Premier of Manitoba to fulfill this role.”This was not a well-thought out idea. The blowback directed to the Shaarey Zedek synagogue, which is hosting the event, was immediate. "We would not want to do something to offend or endanger our congregants or community. We are trying to navigate the delicate political position this has put us in.”Invitation to Kinew for Holocaust event fractures Winnipeg's Jewish communityhttps://winnipegsun.com/opinion/columnists/gold-invitation-to-kinew-for-holocaust-event-fractures-winnipegs-jewish-community41.30 - Federal subsidies subvert the coverage of mainstream outlets. Our ability to do these reports, investigations, interviews and analysis is because of the financial support of listeners and readers who ensure we can get out in the field and in the production studio to deliver the information the public needs to know. Hear why your contribution in Season Six will keep our independent coverage a key part of the public affairs landscape. Our current total is $660 towards the Season Six target of $10,000. Go to our Donate Page to help us along!

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further expansion... He talks with Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre about the upcoming opening of the new museum (April 11th), the community effort to it's taken to get to this point following the 2016 earthquake and the extraordinary farming history of the Ward settlement... And he talks with the GM of Bayleys Waikato and Head of Bayleys Country, Mark Dawe, about the current state of the rural real estate market, the effects of the drought on sales in the region and its support of the upcoming Bayleys DWN Success Through Inspiration Conference (1st-2nd May). Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Send us a message or question! This episode is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Panton, KIA 30th March 1944. We  are delighted to welcome Andrew Panton, General Manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Together, we explore Andrew's deep-rooted family history with the Lancaster Bomber NX611 "Just Jane", the emotional impact of war on his family, and the ongoing restoration efforts at the Heritage Centre. Andrew shares personal stories about his great uncle Chris, who was lost during a bombing raid on Nuremberg in March 1944, and how this tragedy shaped his family's dedication to preserving aviation history.Need a spare part for a Blenheim or a propeller for a Swordfish? Andrew is your man! We debate the vital role of volunteers in maintaining the Heritage Centre and the profound emotional connections visitors have with the aircraft.Finally, Andrew shares with us a very personal and emotional piece of family history. This was probably the first time we've had to pause recording, as all three of us were in tears. Hankies at the ready everyone.  Look out on our social medial for a photo of Chris, as well as his younger brothers,  Fred and Howard, Andrew's grandad and uncle. Special thanks to Andrew for sharing his family's legacy with us and our listeners. It was a privilege. You can read more about the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre here, including how to book taxi rides on the Avro Lancaster and the De Havilland Mosquito. Please do visit! Support the showPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a message or question! *** Episode on general release Wednesday 19th February 2025This episode is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Panton, KIA 30th March 1944. We  are delighted to welcome Andrew Panton, General Manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Together, we explore Andrew's deep-rooted family history with the Lancaster Bomber NX611 "Just Jane", the emotional impact of war on his family, and the ongoing restoration efforts at the Heritage Centre. Andrew shares personal stories about his great uncle Chris, who was lost during a bombing raid on Nuremberg in March 1944, and how this tragedy shaped his family's dedication to preserving aviation history.Need a spare part for a Blenheim or a propeller for a Swordfish? Andrew is your man! We debate the vital role of volunteers in maintaining the Heritage Centre and the profound emotional connections visitors have with the aircraft.Finally, Andrew shares with us a very personal and emotional piece of family history. This was probably the first time we've had to pause recording, as all three of us were in tears. Hankies at the ready everyone.  Look out on our social medial for a photo of Chris, as well as his younger brothers,  Fred and Howard, Andrew's grandad and uncle. Special thanks to Andrew for sharing his family's legacy with us and our listeners. You can read more about the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre here, including how to book taxi rides on the Avro Lancaster and the De Havilland Mosquito. Please do visit! Please subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

Some things are just meant to be. And today's guests are an example of just that. When Young's ceased its London brewing operations in 2006, it looked to signal the end of a historic site where beer has been brewed since at least 1533. The brewery would officially close on 25th September 2006 but, thanks to John Hatch, a nano-brewery was kept on-site throughout construction and development. This ensured that Ram Quarter would remain Britain's oldest continuous working brewery.And two years later in 2008 a new brewery - Sambrook's - was founded just down the road in Battersea. In the decade that would follow, Sambrook's would go from strength-to-strength accelerating its need for new premises. And in the same period, development plans for Ram Quarter continued at pace. Thankfully its owners Greenland Group had developed a vision of the quarter's industrial brewing heritage through discussions with Wandsworth Council and other key stakeholders. Come 2019 Roger Mears Architects was appointed to work with Sambrook's Brewery on its relocation to the Ram Quarter. The project provided a solution to the vacant site addressing the setting through the creation of a working Brewery linked to a Taproom and a Heritage Centre and shop. And in opening its new site, the Sambrook's team would welcome the legendary John Hatch to their team. As someone who had kept brewing going on the site, brewery founder Duncan Sambrook and the team knew that John becoming part of Sambrook's made complete and total sense for all involved. As heritage brewer at Sambrook's John complements a brewing team led by head brewer Harley Williams, an experienced leader that helped oversee the move to the company's fantastic new premises. In this episode we speak to John and Harley about life in Wandsworth, John's storied brewing background, their love and commitment to cask and how, together, they continue to help make Sambrook's a beer destination in the capital that's not to be missed.

Content warning: This episode includes occasional course language. From her childhood in the Australian outback to the heights of her chart-topping international success as a singer-songwriter, country music icon Kasey Chambers has trusted her gut, stuck to her values and learned some hard truths, always while trying to live by the best advice she's ever received: just don't be a d**khead.  At this special event at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Chambers discusses her new book Just Don't Be A D**khead (and other profound things I've learnt). In this conversation, she shares heartfelt, honest tales, musical experiences and the behind-the-scenes insights she has learned along the way. Kasey also treats the audience to a few live songs during the session. Hosted by Triple R broadcaster Denise Hylands. The event was recorded on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre as part of The Wheeler Centre's Spring Fling series. It was presented in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries.  The official bookseller was Cook & Young.Featured music:“Backbone”, “Not Pretty Enough” and “Ain't No Little Girl” All tracks by performed by Kasey Chambers and Brandon Dodd, recorded live at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.Opening track ‘Golden Hour' by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist.  Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 is a big year for Mullagh. The town recently celebrated the life and legacy of local figure Agnes O'Farrelly with a special symposium at St. Killian's Heritage Centre, as well as hosting an historic event: the visit of St. Killian's relics this October. We sat down with Madeleine Uí Mhéaloíd and Johann Farrelly to discover the cultural pride these events inspire, and how they bring the community together to honour their rich history. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on tradition, legacy, and local spirit. Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley Interviewer Savina Donohoe Sound by Tina Brady Editing by Gráinne Creighton Original Music by Hilda Cecilia Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen Recorded on location at Cavan Online Radio, Cana House, Cavan Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

Send us a textIn this episode of Making Tracks we visit the Cheshire town of Crewe, once dubbed the ' Railway Capital of the World ' -and see how the the town's railway and industrial inheritance is being preserved at the Crewe Heritage Centre,We meet three trustees and take a walk around the museum, sit in the cab of the only remaining APT – Advanced Passenger Train and explore a signal box transplanted from Exeter, carefully rebuilt, complete with a 100 plus lever frame with working interlocking. There's a  chat with the present day Crewe Railway Station management – Avanti West Coast and Sharon Gregory sets off on more Railway Rideouts to Corris and Fairbourne.Links below to the organisations and Railways mentioned in this episode.Crewe Heritage CentreAvanti West CoastCorris RailwayFairbourneCambrian Main lineBala Lake Railway Planning PermissionThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mainstreet broadcasts live from Millbrook First Nation. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Don Julien of the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre, Heather Stevens of the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre, Dawn MacDonald and Justine Maloney of the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association, and traditional singer and drum keeper Michael R Denny, who is also emcee of the day's Mawio'mi.

An art gallery in Eastport is looking for your help with a special project for the anniversary of Confederation. It's been 75 years since Newfoundland joined Canada. The Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre is planning an exhibit of photos and memorabilia, and organizers want to know what people in the local area have tucked away to lend to them. Kathy Hodder is on the board of the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre and is organizing the exhibit.

Bestselling author Dervla McTiernan discusses her suspenseful new novel about two families at war with host J.P. Pomare at Geelong Library. Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family's cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home. Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels, including The Murder Rule, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. Dervla has won multiple prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award, Davitt Awards, a Barry Award, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas, and her audio novella, The Sisters, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States. This event was presented in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries. It was supported by Sorrento Writers Festival. The official bookseller was Torquay Books.It was recorded on Wednesday 24 April 2024 at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.Featured music is ‘Different Days' by Chill Cole.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CBC's Jon Tattrie brings us the story behind the old school house in Birchtown. A new Black Loyalist Heritage Centre exhibit is preserving this piece of Canadian history, as executive director Andrea Davis describes. We also hear from Darrell Acker, who was part of the school's last class.

In the Q & A session, Rajiv responded to questions: What's your vision for the movement that springs from the book Snakes in the Ganga? What can be done to bring back Canadian raised kids to dharma? How do we best invest in our spiritual ecosystem of gurus? Can Harvard be sued for generating Atrocity Literature? Do you see a victory for the path of dharma in the long run? Are Hindus attacked because our ecosystem is weak or are there deeper ideological reasons? How to deal with the Khalistani menace in Canada? Can we overcome the baggage of caste in Hindu society? Are people waking up in Bharat regarding the dangers of wokeism? How to train gatekeepers in our Hindu institutions keep out snakes? What are the key principles to unite Hindus? What is the best use of big funding? What should a layperson do after reading Snakes in the Ganga? Snakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.com Varna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.com The Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.com Power of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com 10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.com To support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do: इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rajivmalhotrapodcast/support

A 16 million purpose-built innovation centre, Work IQ, situated in Tallaght's newly developed Innovation Quarter, is on track to open early next year. Enquiries are now being taken at www.workiq.ie to register interest in becoming part of the Work IQ community through the various services on offer. The four-storey, 2,980m2 building offers three floors of flexible office accommodation to support businesses, local entrepreneurs, start-ups or SMEs. The centre also features a range of communal facilities on the ground floor, including meeting rooms and a public café facing directly onto a stunning new urban plaza. Work IQ will accommodate up to 60 businesses and play a major role in developing start-up enterprises in order to support the creation of over 700 jobs worth 80m to the economy. Key features of this cutting-edge facility designed as a hub for businesses that are serious about innovation, technology and scaling up will include: · Private and shared office space and co-working options · A variety of meeting and conference rooms and an on-site café · Tailored business support, including training, mentoring, funding support and skills development · Regular on-site networking events, workshops and innovation showcases · Collaboration opportunities through partners including the Local Enterprise Office Enterprise Ireland, South Dublin Chamber, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght University Hospital and the South Dublin County's many major multinational businesses Work IQ will be the first Irish centre run by Oxford Innovation Space, the organisation responsible for managing the largest network of innovation centres in the UK, housing over 1,000 innovative early-stage businesses. Speaking in advance of the opening of Work IQ, Colm Ward, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council, said: "Our new Work IQ facility will provide start-ups and entrepreneurs with workspaces and opportunities in a place designed to support business growth and development. It will be a hub for the community, businesses and entrepreneurs to come together and collaborate, innovate and progress in a really strong, supportive environment provided through our exciting partnership with Oxford Innovation Space. We are passionate about fostering innovation, encouraging talent and providing support to young companies in the emerging Innovation Quarter in Tallaght to develop a pipeline of great new businesses with lots to offer Tallaght and South Dublin County." Strategically located on land owned by South Dublin County Council in Tallaght Town Centre, Work IQ is a key part of a new urban district called Innovation Quarter Tallaght being developed by the Council that also includes a new cost rental apartment scheme (which, along with Work IQ, will be served by the Tallaght District Heating Scheme, Heatworks) and a new public park called Innovation Square. The 16 million project is funded by the Council, with significant support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. The building was designed for South Dublin County Council by a multi-disciplinary team led by McCullough Mulvin Architects and its delivery will complement a combined investment of over 80m in infrastructure projects in the centre of Tallaght, including the aforementioned Innovation Quarter, new link roads, major public realm enhancement, a fourth stand at Tallaght Stadium (making it a 10,000-seater, UEFA Category 4 stadium capacity) and a proposed new Heritage Centre. "We are thrilled to bring the expertise of Oxford Innovation Space to Work IQ and Ireland," said Jo Stevens, Managing Director, Oxford Innovation Space. "Our mission is to create an environment where innovative ideas flourish and entrepreneurs have the support they need to turn their visions into reality. We look forward to contributing to the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape and being a catalyst for economic growth in the Tallaght community." Wor...

Andrea Paul is the first woman to be elected as Nova Scotia's regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Chief Paul at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre on Sunday, not long after her brand new official headdress was delivered.

One of our finest singer songwriters, Mick Hanly, is appearing at Saint George's Arts and Heritage Centre in Mitchelstown on this Saturday Night the 21st of October. He joined Ali for the chats and a few songs.

On the breakfast show, Gary talks to Gordon Heddon, Chairman of the Crewe Heritage Trust about the brilliant new exhibition at the Heritage Centre which takes you though the 180 Years of Crewe Works and how the railway industry shaped the town.

Enniscoe House, on the shores of Lough Conn in North Mayo was built in the 1740s. One of Ireland's historic Georgian Houses, the estate now includes the Heritage Centre recently visited by US President Joe Biden.This podcast reveals the story of the history, management and upkeep of this historic house and estate. The voices you will hear include those of owner Susan Kellett and her brother, Nicholas Nicolson, and John Dyra who worked on the estate for many years. Our latest oral history collection - The Landed Gentry in Ireland - was launched at Enniscoe House on 28th June 2023. Information on the Collection may be seen at this link to our website: https://www.irishlifeandlore.com/product-category/recordings/thematic/great-houses/the-landed-gentry-in-ireland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nestled on the coast of County Dublin, the picturesque town of Dalkey is a hidden gem of Irish history nestled in a cosy seaside town. At its heart stands the iconic Dalkey Castle, a towering monument to the town's rich heritage.Today, we're joined by Margaret Dunne, Manager at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, as we explore the fascinating history and culture of this beautiful area. From the stories of its famous residents to the secrets hidden within the castle's walls.So, sit back and join us as we discover the wonders of Dalkey and the incredible history of its castle.For more information on Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre visit: dalkeycastle.com This episode's Irish words:Céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) – Pronounced: kay-ed me-la fall-chaDeilginis (Thorny Isle) – Pronounced: Delig-inishGo mbeirimid beo ag an am seo arís (May we be alive at this time again) Experiences mentioned:Bloomsday and Joycean Evening: dalkeycastle.com/home/events/bloomsdayMaeve Binchy Festival / Echoes: echoes.ieDalkey Book Festival: dalkeybookfestival.orgDalkey Lobster Festival: dalkeylobsterfestival.comKilliney Castle Hotel /Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel: fitzpatrickcastle.comThe Haddington House hotel: haddingtonhouse.ieRoyal Marine Hotel: royalmarine.ieDART (Train): dublinpublictransport.ie/dart-timesLiterary walks: dalkeycastle.com/home/the-visit/literary-walksColiemore Harbour ferry to Dalkey Island (Ken the Ferry Man): kentheferryman.comThe James Joyce (Martello) Tower & Museum: joycetower.ie  Writers mentionedJames JoyceSamuel BeckettGeorge Bernard ShawSeamus HeaneyMaeve Binchy

In this first of three heritage-themed episodes of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Anna-Maria Rollin chairs a conversation between Dr Karan Verma and Caroline Hamson, of the Association of Anaesthetists' Heritage Centre. In this episode Caroline and Karan discuss the Association's Heritage Centre and the theme of their latest exhibition Going viral - contagion, pestilence and pandemics. The Association of Anaesthesia's Heritage Centre, in London, is free to visit. Find out more about the Heritage Centre here.

Ann Rohmer speaks with Adrienne Batra, the former communications director for Rob Ford, now editor in chief of the Toronto Sun, who weighs in on the John Tory admission last Friday and explores what could be next. Ann Rohmer has an enlightening conversation with Jean Augustine, the first African Canadian woman elected to the house of commons and how her motion in the mid 90s lead to the creation of Black History Month. Shaliza Bacchus has information on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which is a crucial component of an inclusive workplace environment and corporate culture, both during Black History Month and throughout the year, and it must start with education and intention from the top down. Cristina Lavecchia is with local artist Tymaz, who released his debut album "Heavenly" and is booked for a performance at the Ritz Carlton for the upcoming Sick Kids Gala. Tina Cortese looks at the Canada Helps organization, which has launched its Crisis Relief Centre; a credible and safe way for Canadians to donate to the victims of the quake in Syria and Turkey. Jim Lang is with the Turkish Community Heritage Centre based in Richmond Hill. They discuss how they are supporting the victims post earthquake. Kevin Frankish is with Major General (Retired) Scott Clancy to discuss the recent incidents of "Flying objects", the decision to shoot them down and the questions that still remain

Several pieces of Mi'kmaw regalia that were donated to an Australian museum more than a century ago are being returned to Nova Scotia next month. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with Heather Stevens, the manager of the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre.

The opening of the Canadian north to exploration and connectivity really accelerated with the arrival of air transport. Any lake, river, ice, or field could now be a landing spot. Robert Downes, Merchandise and Customer Care Manager, at the Canadian Bushplane Hertiage Centre talks about this with host Hugh Kruzel. The value of this collection of 26 aircraft and other artifacts is enhanced with video and specialized planes that demonstrate the role of fire in forest health, as well as how wildfires are controlled... as our understanding of this improved.

When you think about going to see a musical concert, maybe you picture a big arena, or, in this province, an Arts and Culture Centre. But, in a number of small towns around this province, some of the best places to see live shows are small, volunteer-run venues. They are, in many cases, older structures that have been restored and given new life. David Bradley is with the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation, which runs the Garrick Theatre in Bonavista. Jeff Anderson is with Friends of Writers at Woody Point, which runs the Woody Point Heritage Theatre. Kathy Hodder is with the Eastport Peninsula Arts and Heritage Society, which runs the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre in Eastport.

Episode 100! Daniel never thought the podcast would get that far. The main reason it fits his personality. And, only one subject this week... the oldest known ghost of the Haunted City of Hamilton, The Dark Lady. Inside the original Custom House near the Harbour. How the history makes this one of the most unique haunted locations around. Where the darker energy comes from. Then, it's all about the Dark Lady. From her energy, to the infamous Poem and Legend. Then, 3 different ghost stories from the building, blamed on the 'matriarch' of the Custom House. --- Worker's Arts & Heritage Centre - https://wahc-museum.ca/

The African American inventor Lewis Latimer who lived in South London and worked with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison on developing light bulbs; Benjamin Franklin was one of the founders of the United States of America but what was he doing pouring oil on Derwent Water in the Lake District? How did theatrical department store demonstrations help sell Kenwood Chefs ? And Ganzflicker - the online experiment that depending on your neural pathways might make you see animals, fairies, and monsters – or nothing at all. Catherine Fletcher meets the academics whose research was showcased as part of the annual Being Human Festival of the Humanities which puts on a series of public events linked to universities across the UK. Her guests are cultural historian Christopher Donaldson from Lancaster University, design historian Alice Naylor from the University of Portsmouth and the British Science Museum, Ayshah Johnston from the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton and the University of Surrey, and cognitive neuroscientist Reshanne Reeder from Edge Hill University in Ormskirk. Benjamin Franklin's Scientific Adventures in the English Lakes Putting on a Show with the Kenwood Chef at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre in Havant A Lightbulb Idea: Lewis Latimer's Scientific Breakthroughs at the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton Ganzflicker: art, science, and psychedelic experience at The Atkinson in Southport Producer in Salford: Ruth Thomson This New Thinking episode of the Arts and Ideas podcast was made in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UKRI You can find a host of conversations showcasing New Research in a collection on the Free Thinking programme website and available to download as Arts & Ideas podcasts https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03zws90 This includes information about research showcased in previous Being Human festivals available to listen or download Lost Words and Language https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00013xg Death Rituals https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0001419 Buses Beer and VR https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00014qk Covid comics and codes in Dickens https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011d1v

An old building on Fogo Island has been given a new lease on life, and people in the community of Tilting in the Town of Fogo Island are pretty proud of it. The Tilting Heritage Centre officially opened last week. It used to be the fire hall and, before that, the Fisherman's Union Trading Store.

Episode 6 delves more deeply into the themes from our exhibition, "A History of Care or Control?" on the history of learning disability nursing. Content warning: This episode contains a number of terms from learning disability history that are offensive today, especially in the interview with Simon who discusses them as an important part of understanding the history and attitudes towards disabled people. First, hear from writer and performer Emily Curtis and her sister Sophie Potter, who has Down's Syndrome. Emily recently performed her play "Sophie", at the RCN, which explores the sisters' shared experiences growing up together in Hull, including the stigma and the joy Down's Syndrome brought to their lives. Next, historian Dr Simon Jarrett tells us about the often surprising history of learning disability, including how it was understood in the eighteenth century and what the phrase "to live in the community" really means. Simon's book, "Those They Called Idiots" was published by Reaktion in 2020. Finally, retired learning disability nurse Professor Bob Gates tells us about his oral history project collecting the untold stories of nurses who had spent decades working with people with learning disabilities in the large residential hospitals of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Past Caring podcast is produced by Natalie Steed and presented by Frances Reed. Here are few links for more info: View "A History of Care or Control?" online here: https://www.rcn.org.uk/library-exhibitions/Learning-disability-2020 Visit the exhibition at the RCN Library and Heritage Centre until March 2023: https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/About-us/Library-and-Heritage-Centre Sophie is a Mencap Myth Buster: https://www.mencap.org.uk/mythbusters/sophie You can watch the full play, "Sophie", on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kwh8x2FJkD4

One of Rye's top tourist attractions faces a challenging future thanks to failing equipment, falling visitor numbers, and the cost-of-living crisis. The charity that runs the Rye Heritage Centre, home to the famous Rye Town Model, says it's just about breaking even and is now appealing for more volunteers and support from the town. In this week's edition of Ryecast, James Stewart has been talking to Manager Simon Parsons and Chairman Chris Hoggart about the difficulties they face.  There's more on the fascinating history of the model and a look ahead to future plans. Volunteers Lynne and Lorraine explain why they love meeting visitors to the Centre, and  a mother from Paris shows  her daughter the model thirty years after her first visit. If you'd like to volunteer at Rye Heritage Centre, ask for manager Simon Parsons at reception on the Strand Quay or visit www.ryeheritage.co.ukRyecast is Rye's new podcast. You can hear it by searching for Ryecast in Apple, Spotify etc or by visiting www.ryecast.org. Plus if you've got a story or a suggestion about who James should feature next, email ryecastsussex@gmail.com 

Maeve Kelly Martin joins Joe Nash in studio talking about her retirement from Adare Heritage Centre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This morning, we continue our series on the history of Grand Falls-Windsor. The new Heritage Centre opens on June 11, and we're focusing today on the history of health care in the town. Sandra Lewis was a nurse and hospital administrator there.

Over the past few weeks on Newfoundland Morning, we've been bringing you stories about the history of Grand Falls-Windsor. It's all in the lead-up to the grand opening of a brand new Heritage Centre in the town on Saturday, June 11. Today, we focus on the town's importance in the Newfoundland and Labrador labour movement. Ron Smith was a mill worker, a union organizer, and a national union representative in the town.

Hear why Andrea Davis is returning to Shelburne after living away for 32 years, to become the new executive director of Birchtown's Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, a museum that celebrates the history of what was once one the largest free Black communities outside of Africa.

We're bringing you stories about the history of Grand Falls-Windsor, as a lead-up to the grand opening of a brand new Heritage Centre in the town. Walwin Blackmore was mayor of the former Town of Windsor, and the first mayor of the amalgamated town of Grand Falls-Windsor.

Over the next few weeks on Newfoundland Morning, we'll be bringing you stories about the history of Grand Falls-Windsor. It's all in the lead-up to the grand opening of a brand new Heritage Centre in the town. We start with the reason the community began in the first place. The Latin motto on the Town's coat of arms is translated to English as "I arose from the woodlands." Roger Pike is the former Director of Communications and Public Relations at the paper mill in Grand Falls-Windsor- and a former CBC reporter.

Portsmouth local, Writer/Director Ben Tanner has staged a new play. The Unfortunate, from Bench Theatre, is at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant until 30th April. Ben Tanner and Laura Sheppard who plays an Unfortunate, chat to Noni Needs about this new play. The play is set in "London 1888 In this fast paced, epic, play, journalist Christian Lane, is sent by his unscrupulous editor to report on the latest Jack the Ripper murder. In Whitechapel's poorest streets, he meets Isobel Prater, damned, like so many Victorian women, to live the degenerate life of an 'unfortunate'. Struck by Isobel's plight, Christian rejects the sensationalism of his newspaper to embark upon a crusade to reform Whitechapel, the darkest corner of the British Empire" For tickets go to The Spring.co.uk or call the box office on 02392 472700 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jonathan Meakins is former Chair of the Department of Surgery at McGill and is an Officer of the Order of Canada for his outstanding work in immunobiology, laparoscopic surgery, and transplantation. Among his many interests is his love of art, and at the age of 73 Dr. Meakins has gone back to school to obtain his Masters in Fine Arts. Check out the links to see some of the fascinating work Dr. Meakins has done to demonstrate how the critical viewing of art can perhaps make us better clinicians. Links: 1. Wide-ranging textbook of surgical research. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673610614717/fulltext?rss=yes 2. Surgical Infection in Art. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/596694 3. Reflective of the physician's eye. https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/183/10/1176.full.pdf 4. Renowned surgeon Jonathan Meakins goes for master's in art history. http://www.theseniortimes.com/renowned-surgeon-jonathan-meakins-goes-for-masters-in-art-history/ 5. Art at the McGill University Health Centre. https://www.cmaj.ca/content/190/49/E1457 Bio (from https://muhc.ca/news-and-patient-stories/news/dr-jonathan-l-meakins-inducted-canadian-medical-hall-fame#:~:text=For%20his%20contributions%2C%20he%20was,of%20the%20McGill%20University%2C%20Dr.): Dr. Jonathan L. Meakins is an expert in immunobiology and surgical infections. Former Chair of the Department of Surgery at McGill University (1989-1993, 1998-2002) and former Surgeon-in-Chief of the Royal Victoria Hospital (1988-1998), he has safely and effectively advanced surgical technologies and demonstrated a relationship between compromised immune responses and poor surgical outcomes, leading to significant improvements in clinical assessments and nutritional supports for surgical patients. Over the course of his career, he has published over 225 articles and edited or co-edited 6 books. He was co-editor of the Canadian Journal of Surgery for 10 years. For his contributions, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, as a leader in the development of laparoscopic surgery and transplantation surgery in 2000. Third generation of his family to work in the field of medicine for the Faculty of Medicine of the McGill University, Dr. Meakins now oversees the Jonathan Campbell Meakins and Family Memorial Scholarship program, originally established by his father, Dr. Jonathan Fayette Meakins. This is a scholarship that recognizes excellence in medical education. An art-loving doctor, Dr. Meakins has worked for many years to develop the arts within the MUHC. He plays an active role in the MUHC's Arts and Heritage Centre as Director, helping to bring the arts into clinical settings. He believes that art within the institution helps to humanize the sometimes sterile hospital environment and can have an impact on patients and their families.

Location: 53.39827, -8.03146     Drum Heritage Centre has a large display area containing one of the largest collections in the midlands of historic documents relating to Drum and the local area, including Mass Display paths. There is also a large collection of the literary works of Tadgh O'Neachtain including those of his son Sean, the papers of the old Gaelic family, the Naughten's, a display of all local families in the 1911 census and the Boston Pilot papers. There is a fine example of Holy Well adjacent to the Monastic Site which stands on an embankment within the Monastic enclosure. Known to locals as "The Monastery", the Abbey appears to have been the place of worship for a Community of Patrician Monks whose living quarters are located to the rear of the Abbey building. The Monastic site also contains the ruins of a Medieval Church and the remains of at least four small buildings believed to have been one-time solitary penitent places of prayer, in addition to three hundred and fifty well maintained memorials to the dead. Entry is free. Toilets in the Centre.

The popular Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim has just secured part of the funding needed for a planned 5 million dollar expansion. The centre's chief executive, Jane Orphan talks to Jesse.

GB2RS News Sunday the 12th of December 2021 The news headlines: Lincoln hams help TV program Exams Committee report published WSJT-X core developer goes SK In the December issue of RadCom, page 14, we reported on the television programme outlining the design, specification and crews of the WW2 Lancaster bomber. The production company asked Lincoln Short Wave Club to help with a CW sequence during which their anchorman, Guy Martin, would familiarise himself with the vintage Marconi R1155/T1154 and send a short message in Morse using a ‘bathtub' key. The programme is available to view next Sunday, the 19th of December, on Channel 4 at 9 pm. The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee has published its 2021 annual report that covers activities in 2020. Despite the challenges of Covid, the Committee was quick to support proposals for changes to the exam system, such as approving online remote invigilation and the suspension of practical assessments. This allowed people to continue to take exams and get involved in amateur radio during the lockdown. The total number of exams administered by the RSGB Exams Department in 2020 increased by 41.9% compared to the previous year. You can read the report on the Committee's page on the RSGB website. Sad news now. From Joe Taylor, K1JT, we learned that Bill Somerville, G4WJS, died suddenly and unexpectedly. He was only about 65 years old. Bill was the first to join Joe in 2013, forming a core development group for WSJT-X. He helped to bring the overall programme structure more nearly up to professional standards. Moreover, he devoted countless hours to programme support, patiently answering users' questions on WSJT-related forums. You can read a fuller obituary on the RSGB website. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends. This month marks the Centenary of the first amateur radio signals crossing the Atlantic. Signals from the USA were received by Paul Godley, 2ZE, at a specially prepared receiving setup at Ardrossan in Scotland. A commemorative sked has been organised for the 12th of December at 0155 UTC between ARRL CEO, David Minster, NA2AA as the W1AW operator, and the Ardrossan station operating as GB2ZE. RSGB President Stewart Bryant, G3YSX will be present in Ardrossan for the sked, as will be Board Director Len Paget, GM0ONX and General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB. The RSGB representatives will also visit the new exhibition at the Heritage Centre at Ardrossan that celebrates these transatlantic achievements. From the 1st to the 26th of December, all UK and Crown Dependency licensees may add the suffix /2ZE to their amateur callsign to mark the centenary. Learn more on the story at rsgb.org/transatlantic-tests. The ARRL and the RSGB jointly sponsored the 160m Transatlantic Centenary QSO Party that ran between 0200 and 0800UTC today, the 12th. Certificates and prizes are available. For more details go to rsgb.org/transatlantic-tests. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact with astronauts. This will be a telebridge contact via amateur radio between astronaut Matthias, KI5KFH onboard the ISS and students in Germany. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800MHz narrowband FM and may be heard by listeners in Europe that are within the ISS footprint. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for Monday the 13th of December at 0951UTC. The RSGB has been granted the callsign GB21YOTA, for allocation to youngsters to operate throughout December for Youngsters on the air. Today, the station will be operated by the Radio Society of Harrow using G3EFX. On Friday evening, M0YTE will operate the callsign and next Saturday M0SDV will put the callsign on the air. To see what operating slots are still available please look up GB21YOTA on QRZ.com. And now for details of rallies and events Now is the perfect time to let us know your group's rally or event plans for 2022. Email radcom@rsgb.org.uk with details and we'll publicise your event for free in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online. If you don't tell us, we can't publicise your event. Now the DX news Ferdy, HB9DSP has had to postpone his December trip to Kenya and now plans to be active as 5Z4/HB9DSP around mid-January. DJ6TF and DL7BO have also had to postpone their December trip to Zimbabwe and now plan to be active as Z21A and Z22O in early February. Celebrating Christmas and the New Year, special callsigns PH21XMAS will operate until the 3rd of January and PH22HNY will operate until the 31st of January. Both will use SSB and digital modes. QSL via the operator's instructions. Mario, IK1MYT is active as 9J2MYT from Lusaka, Zambia until June 2022. He operates SSB on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 10 metres. QSL direct to IZ3KVD. The S21DX operation from St Martin's Island, Bangladesh, IOTA AS-140, has been brought forward and is now expected to take place until the 16th of December, in accordance with the operating permission granted by the licencing authority. S21AM and S21RC will run one station on the HF bands SSB and FT8; a second station will be on QO-100. QSL via EB7DX. Now the Special Event news Today, the 12th of December is the 120th anniversary of the very first wireless signals across the Atlantic by Marconi. Ofcom has licensed a number of special event stations to mark the event. Chelmsford ARS has been granted GB120MT, licenced up to New Year's Day. Special event station GB1002ZE will be operated by Crocodile Rock Amateur Group near Ardrossan. In addition to the radio celebrations, North Ayrshire Council have jointly created an exhibition surrounding this Centenary that will be hosted in the North Ayrshire Heritage Centre, Saltcoats. This exhibition is open until mid-December. Kilmarnock and Loudoun ARC will operate GS2ZE, a commemorative station adjacent to the site of the original transatlantic experiment at Ardrossan. It will be on the air for 24 hours ending at 1200UTC today, the 12th. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the historic Transatlantic Tests of December 1921, members of the HB4FR Amateur Radio Club will be active as HB1BCG throughout December. 1BCG was the callsign of the Connecticut station whose message crossed the Atlantic Ocean to be received in Scotland. QSL via HB9ACA. Now the contest news When operating in contests, please keep yourself and fellow amateurs safe by following relevant pandemic-related government recommendations. December is a quiet month for contests, indeed there are no RSGB HF contests at all this month. The ARRL 10m contest runs for 48 hours ending at 2359UTC today, the 12th. Using CW and phone, the exchange is signal report and serial number, with US and Canadian stations, also sending their State or Province code. On Tuesday the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2000UTC. It is followed between 2000 and 2230UTC by the all-mode 432MHz UK Activity Contest. The exchange for both is signal report, serial number and locator. Thursday sees the 70MHz UK Activity Contest from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend it's the Stew Perry Top Band Challenge. Running for 24 hours from 1500UTC on the 18th to 1500UTC on the 19th, it is CW only. The exchange is your 4-character locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Friday the 10th of December The predicted elevated Kp index that we talked about last week didn't amount to much at the end of the day. The solar wind remained reasonably calm and the Kp index only peaked at three. This rapidly fell to one by Tuesday and stayed at one or two for the rest of the week. Solar activity has also been quiet, with the solar flux index falling to the high 70s on Tuesday, where it remained until at least Thursday the 9th. In fact, on Thursday there were zero sunspots and an SFI of 77. Looking at the STEREO Ahead spacecraft data shows very little activity turning into view and, as a result, the NOAA forecast is for only a slight increase in the SFI to the low 80s, perhaps climbing to 87 by the end of next week. It is not surprising, therefore, that Propquest is showing that the extrapolated MUF over a 3,000km path is often below 21MHz during daytime. The long-range forecast from the US Air Force is for the SFI to remain below 90, at least until the third week in January, so get used to operating in this low SFI domain for a while longer. The good news is that sunspots can appear at any time, so our forecast may be inaccurate. Let's hope so! And now the VHF and up propagation news. We are fighting our way through a very disturbed weather pattern, and the unsettled pattern over this weekend will bring some rain scatter possibilities, but as it's winter, these may not produce the DX as summer storms do. Often local rain overhead produces strong rain scatter signals from relatively local stations that seem independent of beam heading. There are signs of high pressure returning during next week, so hopefully not long to wait for tropo now. There are signs that from Tuesday, a stronger build of pressure will occur. Initially, this will be over the south of the country but gradually extend to northern areas during the second part of the week. This will bring some good Tropo opportunities, especially into the near continent and across the North Sea to southern Scandinavia. Meteor scatter and aurora is always worth checking, but the key one to focus upon this week will be the Geminids meteor shower that peaks on Monday night, the 13th to 14th. Expect plenty of strong bursts, especially in the early hours of the 14th. Moon declination goes positive again on Sunday so the EME week will be characterised by lengthening Moon windows and increasing peak Moon elevations, which occur later in the evening. The Moon reaches apogee next Saturday so path losses will be at their highest. 144MHz sky noise will be low for most of the week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Andrew Hunter is a Hamilton-born independent writer, artist, curator, and educator. He has held curatorial positions across Canada and produced exhibitions and publications for numerous institutions across Canada and internationally. His work focuses on the stories of peoples erased and marginalized in the dominant narratives of Colonial Canada and whiteness. He has collaborated with many Indigenous artists and community activists over a thirty year career, including Jeff Thomas, Shelley Niro, Bonnie Devine, Meryl McMaster, Shuvinai Ashoona and Tim Pitsiulak. He is a member of the advisory board for the Institute for the Study of Canadian Slavery at NSCAD University. His latest book, “It was Dark there All the Time: Sophia Burthen and the legacy of Slavery in Canada, will be published by Goose Lane in January 2022, and will be followed by an exhibition snd community engagement program at Workers Arts and Heritage Centre in Hamilton. Hunter's current initiative is an unauthorized public history intervention in Hamilton/Ancaster/Dundas that raises public awareness of the presence of Sophia Burthen (Pooley) and chattel slavery in Colonial Canada. Hunter was also a student at Mohawk Trail School from grades Kindergarten to Six.

Our fire service plays a vital role to our lifestyle in WA, especially when it comes to bushfires and managing other disasters throughout our state. DFES's Education and Heritage Centre have recently put a book together looking at the past 120 years of the WA Fire Service with a focus on the Perth Fire Station. The station housed hundreds of Perth firemen and staff starting in January 1901, and DFES historian Ron Harley joined us to talk about it's impact and it's lasting legacy to the WA Fire Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our recent visit to Bomber County, Lincolnshire, the TLG team visited RAF Scampton, home to 617 Squadron and from where, in May 1943, 19 specially converted Lancasters set out on that historic raid.  This is our FULL FLAPS tour around the Scampton Heritage Centre, which included sitting at the desk of Wing Cdr Guy Gibson in the very office from where he planned and ran Operation Chastise, and touring the original hangars where those Lancaster's were prepared.   Huge thanks to our wonderful guide Colin Clitheroe, a volunteer whose incredible knowledge, passion and warm humour made this an unforgettable experience. As the MOD has confirmed it will be selling RAF Scampton, the Top Landing Gear team urge you to visit the heritage centre as soon as possible AND lend your backing to the Save Scampton campaign. We'll be talking to the campaign's founder in the next Pod. 

Three quarters of a million dollars over the next three years is earmarked to boost Tauranga's arts, culture and heritage sectors as part of the city council's long-term plan. In fact, over 10% of the almost 2,000 submissions on the plan concerned arts and culture. In February, the city's elected councillors were replaced by four commissioners, who'll govern Tauranga until after next year's local body elections. The commissioners have now approved $750,000 of new funding for arts, culture and heritage over the first year. That includes $100,000 towards the local film sector, $150,000 for the Tauranga Art Gallery, as well as money to check the feasibility of a Heritage Centre in the currently museumless city. So what can the city expect in return for this sizeable investment? Lynn Freeman talks to the Chair of the Commission Chair, Anne Tolley, and to Simone Anderson, the Director of the Incubator creative hub. She asks why the commissioners have committed so much money to areas that not all ratepayers see as essential.

Richy catches up with Andrew Panton, manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre to learn all about the legendary Just Jane, dispelling the myths and providing an update on its path to becoming air-worthy once again. Ghost stories of East Kirkby, the story of Christopher Panton, how the centre feel about Reenactors and much, much more. You can read about, or donate to the museum here! - https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/store/donation/donations/donation-to-avro-lancaster-nx611.htm

Hello! Welcome to our LGBT History Month special. In this podcast you will hear from: Steven Skelley, Barnsley Museums, talking about how people can contribute LGBT+ memories and items to Experience Barnsley. Ken Brookes, Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Centre, talking about Maurice Dobson and his partner Fred Halliday. Stephen Miller, Barnsley Libraries, author ‘Uncovered’ Barnsley project, talking about discovering untold stories of Barnsley’s LGBT+ past. Jenny Rudd, NT Wentworth Castle Gardens, talking about her research & forthcoming talk on Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, pioneer of smallpox vaccine. Kate Charlesworth - A Barnsley Born Author, cartoonist and Illustrator now living in Scotland, reflecting on her career and recent book: Sensible Footwear: A Girl's Guide

We heard from Selvan Naidoo, the curator and board director of the 1860 Heritage Centre. They recently launched a pictorial book on the life of golf legend Papwa Sewgolum. Guest: Selvan Naidoo

In this week's episode we talk to Sophie Doyle, Education Assistant at the National Library of Ireland. In our conversation, Sophie shares her extensive knowledge of the Listen Now Again exhibition, which celebrates Seamus Heaney's life and work and is housed in the new Cultural and Heritage Centre, Bank of Ireland, Dublin. Some Reflection Questions accompany this podcast, available at: www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie/podcasts For more visit www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie | www.nli.ie

In the first of a series of special podcasts focusing on burgeoning relations between the UAE and Israel, we speak to Ashley Perry CEO of the Heritage Centre for Middle East & North Africa Jewry, Joanna Landau Founder & CEO of Vibe Israel & Fluer Hassan Nahoum - Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem in charge of economic relations / development and tourism.

Glenn van Zutphen speaks to Nasri Shah, Curator at Malay Heritage Centre about Malay Heritage Centre’s special exhibition, entitled Urang Banjar: Heritage and Culture of the Banjar in Singapore,which traces the migration history of the Banjar into Singapore, highlighting their contributions to Singapore and the wider Malay community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ContributorsJohn Bredin is the Chairman of the Carrick-on-Shannon Historical Society and runs St George's Heritage Centre in the town. The latter is the former place of worship for the town's Church of Ireland congregation; now, it celebrates the contribution of the town's Catholic and Protestant communities, or ‘twin traditions,' who have lived alongside each other since the town's inception. John gives us a history of the town through its shared heritage.Margaret Connolly is a member of the Manorhamilton and District Historical Society. She has studied the establishment and activities of the town's workhouse, and offers a fascinating understanding of its governance. It gives her a unique insight into the human cost of the event most associated with Manorhamilton's workhouse: the Great Hunger.Noel McPartland set up Drumshanbo's history museum ‘Glimpses of the Past' to exhibit the photographs, documents and other material he's collected over the years pertaining to the town. Noel gives us a personal account of events commemorated by the museum, including the narrow-gauge railway that gave great life to Drumshanbo, until its closure in 1959.

Ben and Mark open a series of mostly 2-parters with a Davros 2-parter of their own! Starting with 'The Magician's Apprentice' and 'The Witch's Familiar', the Lash Lads discuss Davros' hitherto unseen skills as an actor, fan anxiety over Doctor Who alienating new viewers, where and how exactly Davros' eyes came from and whether it's okay to steal someone's wheelchair if they're basically Hitler. Also: The inaugural Degsey's Where Did It Come? Game prize-giving ceremony, match-fishing with Tony Kirrage and how Peter Capaldi playing electric guitar on a tank shattered Mark's Netflix apathy. You can buy us a pint here if you enjoy the show. "Weeping Song" - words and music by Nick Cave

In the pod today: an incredible collection of iconic World War II aircraft is gifted to a Heritage Centre in Blenheim; hair bars for curly hair a priority for our featured business; a Cook Islands accountant says bring on the Pacific travel bubble; the Southland Charity Hospital trust receives a large anonymous donation and side effects from Covid-19 turning up in the brain.

During John LeCarre's interview he spoke in glowing terms about a genealogist in Skibbereen’s Heritage Centre. Margaret Murphy joined Marian in studio.

If you’re looking for something spooky to do this October, check out the ghost tours at the Multicultural Heritage Centre […]

Katrina Srigley is associate professor in the Department of History at Nipissing University in North Bay, Canada. Author of the award-winning monograph Breadwinning Daughters: Young Working-Women in a Depression Era City (University of Toronto, 2010), Srigley’s scholarship forefronts women’s collective and individual experiences and explores the dynamics of memory making and storytelling. Her Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)-funded research developed in partnership with Nipissing First Nation picks up the themes of storytelling and engaged practice. Franca Iacovetta is a Canadian feminist historian of women and gender, the immigrant working classes, and the Cold War in Canada and a transnational scholar of Italian women workers and radical antifascist exiles around the globe. Her accomplishments include her award-winning scholarship, her mentoring of students, and her outreach to women, working-class, and multicultural communities. An activist historian, she is a co-founder of the Canadian Workers Arts and Heritage Centre and has been involved in various film projects, including, most recently, a documentary on wartime internment. She is president of the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians and host of the upcoming Berkshire Conference in Women’s History at UofT in 2014. Beyond Women's Words: Feminisms and the Practices of Oral History in the Twenty-First Century Edited by Katrina Srigley, Stacey Zembrzycki, and Franca Iacovetta Beyond Women’s Words unites feminist scholars, artists, and community activists working with the stories of women and other historically marginalized subjects to address the contributions and challenges of doing feminist oral history. Feminists who work with oral history methods want to tell stories that matter. They know, too, that the telling of those stories—the processes by which they are generated and recorded, and the different contexts in which they are shared and interpreted—also matters—a lot. Using Sherna Berger Gluckand Daphne Patai’s classic text, Women’s Words, as a platform to reflect on how feminisms, broadly defined, have influenced, and continue to influence, the wider field of oral history, this remarkable collection brings together an international, multi-generational, and multidisciplinary line-up of authors whose work highlights the great variety in understandings of, and approaches to, feminist oral histories. Through five thematic sections, the volume considers Indigenous modes of storytelling, feminism in diverse locales around the globe, different theoretical approaches, oral history as performance, digital oral history, and oral history as community-engagement. Beyond Women’s Words is ideal for students of oral history, anthropology, public history, women’s and gender history, and Women’s and Gender Studies, as well as activists, artists, and community-engaged practitioners. More about the book: https://bit.ly/2ybNt6Q

I’m here today at the RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre, near Warrington in the UK. Based on what was once the largest and longest-running military airbase in Britain. The Heritage Centre was established to preserve and uphold the history of the men, women and activities that occurred here.Now many of our fans are the proud owners of a Cold War Conversations Coaster, a gift from me to thank them for helping the podcast financially. For the price of a cup of coffee a month to cover the show’s increasing costs and keep us on the air you can get a coaster too?Just go to Patreon.com/coldwarpodOver 8,500 Americans were based at RAF Burtonwood during WW2 and over 70,000 service personnel served here during its 54-year history until closure in 1993. The heritage centre packs a lot of history in and make sure your listen to my visit to the cockpit of an actual C54 Skymaster as used in the Berlin Airlift – an unforgettable experience.Back to today’s episode, we welcome John Coterill, the Heritage Centre Manager at RAF Burtonwood to our Cold War Conversation Join our Facebook group here. Or follow us on twitter here. Visit the show notes here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

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Download WAHC_-_Archiving_Unrest.mp3 A conversation with artist Michael Dirisio and Workers' Arts and Heritage Centre Program Director, Hitoko Okada about the Archiving Unrest exhibition surrounding worker uprisings across Canada in 1919.Royalty free music courtesy of of Hooksounds.

Cultural Peeps Podcast Episode 4: Emma Thomas Links to Podcast content: Seaton Delaval Hall: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Seaton Delaval Hall Redevelopment: Heritage Lottery Fund helps put the drama back into Seaton Delaval Hall (Article): https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall/features/heritage-lottery-fund-helps-put-the-drama-back-into-seaton-delaval-hall Christies: https://www.christies.edu/ Tate St Ives: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives Museum of Modern Art Oxford: https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/ The Bluecoat (Liverpool): https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/ Liverpool Biennial: https://www.biennial.com/ Baltic: http://baltic.art/ Quay at Baltic: http://baltic.art/visit-quay BALTIC publication: learning on the frontline: http://balticplus.uk/baltic-learning-on-the-frontline-c21169/ St Mary’s Heritage Centre: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/4521/St-Mary-s-Heritage-Centre Sune Nordgren: http://www.sunenordgren.com Engage: https://www.engage.org/ NSEAD: http://www.nsead.org/home/index.aspx Northern Architecture: https://www.northernarchitecturelegacy.com/ Don’t forget you can follow the podcast at: Twitter: twitter.com/culturalpeeps Instagram: www.instagram.com/culturalpeeps/ SoundCloud: @culturalpeeps Facebook: www.facebook.com/culturalpeeps/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/culturalpeeps Blog: https://culturalpeeps.wordpress.com/

Interview with Sam Worthington-Leese of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group.The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (Registered UK Charity no.1167143) is overseeing the restoration of RB396 with the intention of returning the aircraft to flight powered by a Napier Sabre engine – something that hasn’t been seen or heard, for nearly 70 years.Once complete, this legendary aircraft will be the only airworthy Hawker Typhoon in the world, and the only genuine combat veteran in existence. She will serve as a centrepiece for a Heritage Centre, established with the intention of preserving the history and educating the public with regard to this iconic and forgotten aircraft.https://hawkertyphoon.com/https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/rb396https://m.facebook.com/hawkertyphoonRB396https://twitter.com/project_typhoonhttps://www.instagram.com/hawkertyphoonrb396/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barry Aldworth from the A.A. tells us about drivers who have been driving for many years without taking the driving test.We hear about the Clonakilty Mayoral elections, parking costs in Cork towns, the opening of the new St George's Arts and Heritage Centre in Millstreet.Dr Paul Burgess, Senior Lecturer in UCC tells us about recruitment posters for Saoradh which have appeared around the campus.Cllr Anthony Barry tells us about planning problems in Carrigtohill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live from Dublin, Seamus Heaney's wife and daughter, Marie and Catherine Heaney, talk to the writer Sinéad Gleeson about 100 Poems, a selection of the poet's work chosen by his family. The book runs the gamut of Heaney's writing life, yet is a personal collection, with poems of love for his wife, children and grandchildren, his parents and relatives. A favourite of Seamus Heaney's poems is The Rain Stick which ends with the words, "Listen now again." That's the title of a new exhibition which draws on the huge archive which Heaney donated to the National Library of Ireland in 2011. Curator Geraldine Higgins leads Sinéad through the manuscripts, unpublished pieces, diary entries, notebooks and letters that trace the development of the Nobel Laureate's career. The permanent exhibition continues at the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre on College Green, Dublin. Jesse Jones threw a spotlight on feminism and women's issues with her work Tremble Tremble when she represented Ireland at the 57th Venice Biennale last year. The film and performance artist talks about creating the multi-media installation which re-imagines feminist history and law. Dermot Bolger's stage version of James Joyce's Ulysses is currently playing at Dublin's Abbey Theatre. The novelist, playwright and poet reflects on the daunting task of putting the greatest modernist work in the world on the stage.Presenter: Sinéad Gleeson Producer: Julian May.

This podcast features interviews with President Michael D. Higgins and Professor Geraldine Higgins at the opening of Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, a new exhibition featuring Heaney’s archives at the new Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre. President Higgins opened the exhibition and we feature excerpts from his speech at the event here in addition to an interview with the President as well as the curator of the exhibition. Listen Now Again opens on Friday, 6th July, and members of the public will be able to visit Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 4pm. In addition, the exhibition will open on a number of Sundays and other key dates, such as Culture Night. ‘Listen Now Again’ will run in the Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre until December 2021 and is free to enter. More information can be found at [www.nli.ie/seamusheaney](www.nli.ie/seamusheaney).

In news which is shocking to absolutely nobody I recorded far too much at the reopening of Spode Heritage Centre. So much in fact you're getting a second episode based on my trip there. This week it's about the makers and the ex personnel boss telling me about the ghosts…. #culture #stoke #spode #ceramics #future Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been shut down for a refurbishment for three months so this week we popped along to see the newly done up Spode Heritage centre. There might also have been oatcakes on offer… #culture #stokeontrent #stoke #spode #ceramics #cqhpod Intro music credit The Big House by Jason Shaw used under Creative Commons license. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bio: Carol Conde + Karl Beveridge are Toronto-based artists whose practice has impacted the arts ecology here and elsewhere, in ways that could not easily be overstated. Their work consistently takes up themes of labour, social justice, representation, and the power and possibility of art to make meaningful change. They have worked closely with workers, unions, activists, and a range of social justice oriented arts collectives and community organizations. Their work appropriates figures of Western Canonical art and weaves together staged photographic images of actual artists, activists, actors, and workers to expose issues including: gender inequality in the home, the workplace and in the artist’s studio, the global water crisis, the 2008 crash, and Canada’s shameful relationship to resource extraction and indigenous rights. Apart from this, they’ve helped to organize artist unions, to establish the Worker’s Heritage and Arts Centre in Hamilton and they were founding members of Mayworks, the festival where this podcast began its life. Recording Notes: This interview was recorded at the dinner table in the artists’ home, not so far from Factory Theatre in downtown Toronto. You can at points hear their pets and the jangle of Carol’s several silver bracelets. The much despised Toronto air show. Along the walls hung cases of buttons and ribbons bearing union and activist slogans and insignias, and in Karl’s modest living room studio they showed me some of the coming projects they are at work on. Elements of this episode's sound design were contributed by Cale Weir. Check out his work here: https://taxhaven.bandcamp.com/ Links: Artist: Official Website: http://condebeveridge.ca/ References: Donald Judd: http://www.theartstory.org/artist-judd-donald.htm Carl Andre: http://www.artnet.com/artists/carl-andre/ Art & Language: https://www.flashartonline.com/article/art-language/ NSCAD in the 70s: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSCAD_conceptual_art Amiri Baraka: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/amiri-baraka Paula Cooper Gallery: https://www.paulacoopergallery.com/ Lucy Lippard: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/women-art-revolution/feature/lucy-lippard Judy Chicago: http://www.judychicago.com/ The Fox Magazine: https://www.guggenheim.org/blogs/findings/this-short-lived-70s-magazine-shaped-conceptual-art United Steelworkers: https://www.usw.ca/ Radio Shack Strike: http://www.virtualreferencelibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMDC-TSPA_0017040F&R=DC-TSPA_0017040F&searchPageType=vrl D’Arcy Martin: http://aurora.icaap.org/index.php/aurora/article/view/24/35 Ian Burn: http://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/09/obituaries/ian-burn-53-artist-writer-and-founder-of-an-artists-union.html CARFAC: http://www.carfac.ca/ A Space: http://www.aspacegallery.org/ General Idea: https://canadianart.ca/reviews/general-idea-ago/ Workers Arts and Heritage Centre: http://wahc-museum.ca/ Florencia Berinstein: http://www.aspacegallery.org/index.php?m=programdetails&id=59 Plug In: https://plugin.org/ Fuse Magazine: https://canadianart.ca/news/fuse-magazine-folds-after-38-years/ Jack Pollacks Gallery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pollock Carmen Lamanna Gallery: https://canadianart.ca/features/carmen-lamanna/ Young Lords: https://libcom.org/library/palante-brief-history-young-lords David Fennario: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/david-fennario-the-good-fight-takes-an-artistic-look-at-playwright-s-life-1.2836551 CAW Freelancer Local: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Freelance_Union Ai WeiWei: http://www.moonmoonmoonmoon.com/ Francis Alÿs: http://francisalys.com/ Theaster Gates: https://art21.org/artist/theaster-gates/

Mohamed Ould Khattar (UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Arab States Unit) gives a speech in the second panel of the conference; Setting the Scene.

This week we're looking at some important changes to the tourism infrastructure in Jasper National Park as well as some insights into the life of bats in the mountain west http://traffic.libsyn.com/mountainnature/Ep025_Mountain_Nature_and_Culture_Podcast.mp3 Story 1 - The Tourism Files As the summer season approaches, there are a number of new announcements taking place within Banff and Jasper National Parks that are definitely worth taking note of this year. If you work in the guiding industry, definitely stay tuned as these stories will affect your tours in a good way this summer. One of the big announcements is a complete overhaul of the food services at the Columbia Icefields Chalet. For years, the scenery has been spectacular, but the food…well..not so much. Over the years, options for motorcoach tours and family travelers have been slim along the scenic corridor between Banff and Jasper. A few years ago, the Chateau Lake Louise closed down its famous lunch buffet in the Victoria Dining Room and this left a huge hole in the dining options outside of the major centres of Banff and Jasper - especially for larger groups. Brewster this year has hired a new company to help manage the Chalet. Forrec is a global company specializing in developing attractions all around the world. They're the people behind sites like LegoLand in the U.S. In Canada, they developed the Bat Cave at the Royal Ontario Museum and also worked on the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre. In a recent article in Jasper's Community Newspaper, Fitzhugh, Matt Dawson, Forrec's senior director of visitor operations stated: “The building is crowded and underwhelming, It’s a missed opportunity – Brewster ranks high (on online travel sites and apps) but the building gets poor or non-existent reviews. People are just blanking it out of their minds. So we want to have complementary experiences inside that enhance what they have outside.” I can certainly agree with this characterization. The building has historically been the pain before the pleasure. It has been a cram of people, all in a rush, pushing their way through a crush of equally rushed crowds. Their first order of business has been focused on cuisine. There have always been two separate restaurants in the hotel. The first, located just above the main staircase, has been a buffet restaurant largely catered to motorcoach tours. The food was adequate at best and never changing. The second restaurant was the public cafeteria style free-for-all. The food was passable but really uninspiring. It was simply…necessary. The day is long, ya gotta eat, so eat. Nobody ever remarked about remarkable food. To be fair, these two restaurants feed some 600,000 hungry visitors every year. The buffet restaurant is now known as "Altitude". According to Dawson: “Altitude is a 450-square-metre buffet style servery,” Dawson explained. “It takes inspiration from the natural environment. So the colour palette is inspired by glaciers, lots of icy blues and whites, harder surfaces – it’s cool and contemporary, and would not be out of place in downtown Vancouver.” When it comes to the food, in an article in this week's Crag and Canyon, menu items will include "rack of lamb with mint sauce, fish, steaks, burgers, flatbreads, and pizzas." Well- hay…I can work with that. An upgrade to the Icefields Chalet has been a very long time coming and this is welcome news. One thing I would like to see is a way to better design the human traffic flow. I'm stoked about the improved food because, as a guide, I eat a lot of meals there every summer. The newly designed restaurants look great as well. If you want to see some images, Check out this story in the Crag and Conyon Newspaper: http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2017/04/12/glacier-discovery-centre-completes-interior-renovations-to-restaurants Can Forrec improve this iconic destination? If they can, I'll be impressed. Let me know if you visit. I'd love to hear some first-hand impressions. Mount Edith-Cavell is one of Jasper National Park's premier destinations. The interpretive walk to the Angel Glacier overlook is one that inspires awe and, a few years ago, terror. Permits Required for Mount Edith Cavell Road In 2012, the Ghost Glacier came loose from the steep slopes of Mount Edith-Cavell and into the tiny tarn known as Cavell Pond. The resulting tsunami-style wave erupted from the tiny lake and swept down the valley taking out an interpretive trail as well as much of the public parking area. This event really brought to the fore, the dangers of a rapid glacial melt. It also led to the closing of the Mount Edith Cavell road for the remainder of the 2012 season. While it reopened in 2013, it was clear the combination of increased visitation as well as increased risk due to rapid glacial retreat meant that Parks Canada needed to do some redevelopment in order to move the parking lot out of the danger zone while also increasing the capacity. As of this summer, there is now a limit on the number of cars that can travel the Mount Edith Cavell Road. If you want to visit the area…and you really really DO want to visit this site. Limited access is a really really good idea. It makes sure that the people that do get an opportunity to visit the site will get a great experience. Starting this summer, in order to visit Mount Edith Cavell, you'll need a permit issued by Parks Canada. The free permits will be available outside of the Jasper Information Centre in the heart of Jasper between 08:00 and 10:00 every day. Only one permit per vehicle is required. It is being put in place primarily to ensure that each vehicle should have a place to park in the main lot. It will also help to reduce the overcrowding challenges at the site as well as the long line of vehicles parking along the really narrow access road as it approaches the parking area. For those of us that are part of an organized group tour, we won't need vehicle permits, nor will backcountry users, cyclists, or hostel guests. Parks Canada staff will be on location at the start of the road to check permits for vehicles as well as tour operator licenses, reservations for the Tonquin Trail, Tonquin Valley Backcountry Lodge, Amethyst Lake Lodge and the Edith Cavell Hostel. This is a great development for Mount Edith Cavell. We need to make sure that the access to the location is both safe and sustainable. If you are a repeat visitor, I truly believe that this will improve the access to the location. While fewer visitors will be able to snap photos of the glacier, it will help to reduce the impact and the crowds. Story 2 - Going Batty As days slowly warm up, it won't be long until, if you're lucky and very watchful, you may be able to see dark objects flitting across the night sky in search of flying insects. Bats are still largely a mystery in the mountain west with scientists in the dark on most aspects of these furry mammals. Researchers don't know very much about their population, distribution, or even where non-migratory bats overwinter in the Rockies. In most instances, the bats we see locally are likely to be big brown or little brown bats (also called the little brown myotis). The remaining 7 species are more solitary and less likely to be spotted by the average viewer. If you're lucky enough to a rarity, you'll likely not know, for as the saying goes, they all look mostly alike when flitting across the night sky. Alberta is home to the Big and Little brown bat, Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, Long-eared Myotis, Long-legged Myotis, Northern Myotis, Silver Haired Bat and the Western Small-footed Bat. All bats are members of the order Chiroptera which loosely translates to 'hand wing' in Greek. Essentially, the bones that form the structure of the wing, are the bat's finger bones,  which are connected by a thin skin membrane called the patagium. Because the wing is essentially, well, a hand, bats can move it like a hand while flying, which allows them to literally swim through the air. Only the thumb remains exposed, extending from the wing  as a small claw used for climbing. Bats represent one of, at least, four times in history that self-propelled flight has evolved. In addition to bats, birds, and insects, my personal favourite, the pterosaurs, took to the air some 228 million years ago. The first known ancestral bat dates to around 50 million years ago. Canada's bats are all a member of the family Vespertilonidae which means "evening bat". This refers to their preference for hunting at night when insects are more active. Birds, with their rigid wings are better at providing lift but the wings of bats are more flexible allowing them to bend them into different shapes which in turn almost instantly varies the direction and degree of lift. Their flight is also more efficient than that of both insects and birds. As an example, a hovering bat uses 40% less energy than hawkmoths and 60% less than hummingbirds. Unlike the rigid wings of birds, they have almost two dozen wing bones that can each be controlled independently to some extent. Add to this the pliable nature of the wing membrane, and you have an aerial predator of unmatched flying abilities. If you ever have the chance to watch the beautiful flights of bats as they fly, tumble, barrel roll, and almost instantly change direction to hone in on a their dinner, you will have marveled at their nimble aerial displays. Bats combine aeronautic agility with active sonar to hone in on flying insects using echolocation combining millisecond timing and millimetre accuracy. While not all bat species use sonar, all the bats in Canada DO. Bats emit high frequency pulses of sound at a rate of up to 200 per minute. While we can't hear these pulses, they can hear the pulses reflect off of objects in their flight path. Depending on circumstance, bats produce three different types of pulse. One pulse is used when searching for prey. Once located, they change to an approach pulse and at the last minute, change to a feeding pulse as they prepare to capture dinner. Sonar allows the bats to literally see with sound!  It helps them find all manner of flying insects, but also to navigate around obstacles. Echolocation is an almost magical way for bats to navigate the night skies in search of dinner. As autumn approaches so does the mating season. Bats swarm together for this purpose and once impregnated, female bats carry the active sperm for several months, waiting for late-winter or early spring before fertilization takes place. This delayed implantation is often talked about when referring to black and grizzly bears, but bats and some members of the weasel family also utilize the same strategy. Once the pups are born, usually one, or rarely two, per year, they're fed milk by their mother for the first 6 weeks, beyond which they are on their own to fend for themselves. Occasionally, female bats gather in maternity colonies in frequently used locations. When we think of bat swarms and winter hibernation in bats, we think of caves. In fact, Banff National Park has just discovered the very first cave to show evidence of hibernating bats within its boundaries. The cave is in the northern reaches of Banff, close to the Columbia Icefields. Biologists believe the bats are little brown myotis, but they are sending out bone samples in order to get a more accurate identification. Outside of Banff, Canmore's Rat's Nest Cave also shows evidence of bats using the warm cavern for hibernation. I have photographs of bat skeletons that I took back in the 1990s from this cave. A 2013 study stated that: "There are four known bat hibernacula in the Province of Alberta: Wapiabi (Chungo) Cave, southwest of Nordegg, Cadomin Cave, south of Hinton, Procrastination Pot (or NDP Cave), east of Jasper and Walkin Cave south of Fort Smith. The nearest hibernacula west of Banff in British Columbia are a couple abandoned mines near Cranbrook sheltering Townsend’s bigeared bat (Plecotus townsendii). Recent research by Lausen 2006 has determined, using radiotelemetry, that big brown bats (Eptesicus fiscus) use narrow deep rock crevices or erosion holes located in steep valley walls in Dinosaur Provincial Park. The potential possibilities of sub-human size cracks and crevices suitable for over-wintering bat use in the Canadian Rocky Mountains verges on uncountable." Very little is known as to the winter use of bats in caves within the Canadian Rocky region. Within Banff National Park, there are at least 11 caves that have been explored by spelunkers, but the potential is there for many more caves to be hidden within the vast wilderness that is Banff. There may also be many smaller caves that would not attract the attention of people due to their inaccessibility, but that may serve bats just fine. There is another potential habitat in Banff as the same 2013 study mentioned: "One fairly unique Banff habitat that might be used by bats is the geothermally warmed zone around its hot springs. Both caves and crevices, plus sub-human size cracks and holes may provide seasonal roosting and nursery bat habitat." Along with caves, abandoned mines can create a perfect location for hibernating bats, Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks each have abandoned mines with open entrances that could be worth closer inspection by researchers. And of course, caves are not the only places bats will hibernate. Many species, like the big brown bat, are fond of rafters, air vents and other man-made structures that may have some artificial heat. Bats also use hollows in bridge structures as well. One bridge in Waterton Lakes National Park has been very popular with little brown myotis. Bats look for warm, moist, dark places in these structures, ideally with a temperature in the 39-42 C range. They rely on existing openings in order to access buildings because, unlike rodents, they lack the gnawing teeth to excavate their own entrance. Potential hibernation and maternity sites worth investigating are the Banff Springs Hotel attic, some of the areas older churches, the Park Administration building, Banff Park Museum, Deer Lodge, Num-ti-jah Lodge and any other classic old structure that still has not been fully modernized. One trend that has had an impact on bats over the past few decades has been the move towards updating old buildings, many of which may have been home to large colonies of overwintering bats. One 1983 study indicated: “Although the big brown bat is clearly associated with the townsite area, no nurseries have been located and only one roost has been identified. Old buildings with accessible attics are being replaced by well-insulated and generally inaccessible attics. Thus, artificial nurseries, roosts and hibernation sites are disappearing. Natural sites used by these bats may need protection if the species is to remain in the mountain national parks.” Alberta's bats do not gather in the huge numbers that you see in movies. Many hibernate in small groups or even as individuals. The eastern red, hoary and silver-haired bats avoid hibernation altogether by migrating south. Understanding where bats spend their winter is critical in helping to mitigate the effects of white-nose disease when it eventually makes its way to western Canada. This deadly disease has been steadily migrating westward since its discovery in 2007. Last year, it made a sudden western jump and was for the first time identified in Washington State. To the east, it's approaching the Ontario-Manitoba border. It's inevitable that it'll make its way to the Rockies and researchers are hoping to be prepared. As they find locations, like the recent cave discovery in Banff, they are looking at seasonal use while also studying temperature and humidity. White-nose fungus grows best in temperatures between 5 and 14 C. It appears to disappear in areas where the temperature reaches 20 C. . As the fungus attacks a bat, it will be spread to neighbouring bats through physical contact, with each developing a white colouration on the hair around the mouth. The fungus doesn't kill the bat, instead it creates discomfort, causing the bat to wake more often. The bat then wastes energy grooming in a futile attempt to be rid of the fungus. This, in turn, uses precious energy and depletes fat stores. They slowly starve once they've drained all their fat reserves. In areas where white-nose has gained a foothold, bat mortality ranges from 75 to 99%. So far some 5 and a half to 7 million bats have been wiped out in the 10 years following its arrived in North America. It's for this reason that renewed interest in bats winter strategies is critical in the mountain west. One advantage we may have is that bats often don't gather in densely populated hibernation sites. The greatest mortalities occur where the bats are tightly grouped and can spread the fungus from one to another across an entire colony. Once infected, the fungus can remain in the cave until the next year's hibernation begins, starting the cycle anew. (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121218094216.htm). This means that once a hibernation site is infected, it is likely to stay that way, infecting successive generations of hibernating bats. So how do researchers learn more about the bats found within the mountain west? Field research into potential hibernation and maternity sites is just one step. Some bats can be fitted with tiny tracking devices allowing them to share their location for a brief period before the devices naturally fall off. Since most bats are incredibly light, most can only carry a minuscule 0.35-gram transmitter. This would transmit over a 1 to 3 km range and would fall off after 8 to 10 days when the adhesive naturally breaks down. Acoustic monitoring is another up and coming technique for monitoring bats. Audio detectors can be  purchased for use in stationary locations, mounted to vehicles, and even used in a hand-held manner. This allows for a variety of uses. Unfortunately, most equipment is designed for a single monitoring method. As an example, a stationary monitor can be set up near, or in suspected hibernation sites to monitor bat vocalizations. Vehicle mounted detectors would allow mobile, wide range detection along routes that can be traversed on a regular basis. Handheld detectors allow active monitoring of bats in an area with the acoustic pulses being displayed as real-time sonograms on the screen to assist in identification. All three techniques will be needed to get a handle on bat populations in the Rockies, and they'll be needed soon. The thought of white-nose disease devastating our bat populations is terrifying. Bats are an essential part of the mountain ecosystem - especially when we realize that many eat up to half their body weight in insects every night. That's a lot of mosquitoes that don't need swatting. Conclusion Please remember that Ward Cameron Enterprises is your one-stop shop for getting the most out of your visit to the Canadian Rockies. Step away from packaged tours and let us create your custom experience. You can drop me a line at ward at wardcameron.com or check out our show page at www.mountainnaturepodcast.com. There you'll find show notes, links to additional information and all of our back episodes. If you want to connect personally, hit me up on twitter @wardcameron or check out us out on facebook at: www.facebook.com/wardcameronenterprises.

the Joseph Mayer buildings in Bebington, Wirral and bring them into use for the local community. To sign up and help, please email mayer.chc@talktalk.net.

Speech by President Michael D. Higgins at the opening of the George Eogan Cultural and Heritage Centre in Nobber, Co Meath. For more information, see http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-opens-george-eoghan-heritage-community-centre-nobber-co.-meath

An wir oot an aboot again – spikkin tae fowk and hearin their stories. In this edition, we jine the community doon at Newhaven hairbour, aside Edinburgh, tae hear aboot their mission tae create a new Heritage Centre. We delve intae the pages o ‘Killochries’ , the story and book fae Glesgae Maker, Jim Carruth […]

Download Episode02.mp3 Our first PD episode consisting of audio that we were, largely, not responsible for. The recording consists of the majority of a panel discussion that was held on Friday, October 12th, 2012. The panel was held after a screening of We Are Wisconsin at the Workers' Arts and Heritage Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The panel was moderated by Dr. Stephanie Ross of the Work and Labour Studies Program at York University and included the film's director Amie Williams, Wisconsin union activist Rachel Friedman, and local representatives Lisa Hammond, President of HWETL and Anthony Marco (me), Member of the HDLC Executive and OSSTF District 21. All panel members gave permission for this recording to be uploaded for this podcast. We hope you find it interesting, and we'll back next weekend with a more "traditional" episode.

Continuing with the Lincolnshire theme, today I'm at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The centre is home to several WWII aircraft, most notably a Lancaster bomber and a Dakota; both of which are available for taxi rides. I started my podcast interview with Andrew Panton who runs the museum and concluded with a chat with Paddy Green, owner of the resident Dakota.

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