Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Gosling

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Derry based financial journalist and economic commentator Paul Gosling about his new book “A New Ireland – a Five Year Review” which considers what preparation has been made for a potential referendum on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland. In the book he looks at the […] The post Business Matters, Ep 246: Author Paul Gosling’s new book examines potential referendum on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Human rights are under threat in the UK, warns the Northern Ireland Human Rights Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick. While the immediate question is whether the British government will change the law in order to remove large numbers of asylum seekers to Rwanda, this is in the context of proposals for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. This would have significant, negative, implications for Northern Ireland, given that this is one of the foundations of the Good Friday Agreement. The future of human rights legislation is the subject of the latest Holywell Trust Conversations, our podcast series looking at contentious challenges facing Northern Ireland. This latest podcast contains an in-depth interview with Alyson Kilpatrick, along with contributions from the new director of the Committee on the Administration of Justice, Daniel Holder, and Queen's University Professor of Human Rights, Colin Harvey. Both Alyson and Daniel express real concern about the threats to human rights in all the UK. Colin shares those concerns, while suggesting that much of the rhetoric from government ministers is to create a political environment for exploitation in the next General Election, and may not be realised in the actual legal changes that will be approved by Parliament. It is important to recognise that the context is about much more than deporting asylum seekers to Africa, including those who are fleeing from wars and oppression in places such as Afghanistan, Syria and the Horn of Africa.  Questions were raised about the UK's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights – and being subject to the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights – during the Brexit referendum debates. This is despite the ECHR being separate from the EU; pre-dating the creation of the EU and its predecessors; having a much larger membership; and it having been an initiative of British Conservative Second World War Prime Minister Winston Churchill.  Three government Bills affect – diminish, argue human rights lawyers – human rights in the UK. The most profound of these is the Bill of Rights Bill, which was a pet project of former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab. Whether the Bill of Rights Bill will proceed given Raab's resignation over bullying allegations is not yet clear. If it does, it will remove some protections included in the Human Rights Act. In addition, the Illegal Migration Bill seeks to limit the European Court of Human Rights' role in adjudicating over British actions to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda. And the Government's Troubles Bill, often called the legacy bill, puts an end to prosecutions and investigations into Troubles deaths in Northern Ireland. Removing human rights protections is of serious concern to lawyers, but is relevant to the daily lives of much of the population. Indeed, the failure of successive British governments to deliver the promised Northern Ireland Bill of Rights is blamed by the podcast interviewees for holding back our society in achieving greater progress towards social equality within NI. The podcast can be listened to at the Holywell Trust website.  Longer versions of the three interviews are also available there.            Disclaimer: This project has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council.   

Paul Gosling has written for almost every British broadsheet newspaper, he has been a Labour Party councillor, and is the author of several books. Now based in Londonderry, his most recent work argues for a united Ireland and sets out how it could come about.  Sam McBride travelled to Mr Goslings home to discuss how an English Protestant has become a leading proponent of Irish unity in DerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of What Northern Ireland Means to Me, we meet Paul Gosling, who is a researcher and writer. What Northern Ireland Means to Me is presented by Julia Paul and produced by Shared Future News, to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland, with funding from the Heritage Fund on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office. This episode, with transcript, is also available at Shared Future News.

Social care provision is in crisis across much of the world. How can the quality of care be maintained or improved? How can it be made available to those who need it? And how can social care be carried out in an affordable way without underpaying or exploiting its workers? These questions are being asked in many countries and regions. Italy has come up with its own answer – social co-operatives – and its model is being copied across much of Europe.  The latest Holywell Trust Forward Together podcast interviews John Restakis, who is executive director of Community Evolution Foundation, which describes itself as “a community economic development organisation that partners with cooperatives and community-based enterprises to help communities gain control of their local economies”. He has studied the experience of social co-ops in Italy.  A previous podcast considered the example of the Mondragon Federation in the Basque area of Spain, which is a substantial organisation that contains some very large co-operatives. By contrast, the social co-ops in Italy are much smaller, yet have benefited from the strength of representation by their own federations.   Italy's social co-ops provide a range of social services, with those who work in the co-operatives and those who benefit from their services being members, providing effective representation of different interests in the management of the organisations. As well as social services, some of the co-ops are focused on labour integration. In these co-ops, people who have become marginalised from the labour market – for example, ex-prisoners and those who have recovered from drug addiction – are reintegrated into the workforce, while being properly paid for their work.  Italy's social co-ops have gained strength not only from sector representation and lobbying, but also through support from political parties. This has led to tax exemptions, access to special loan facilities and preferential purchasing policies. If the co-ops are wound-up, the value of assets cannot be distributed to members – providing a protection that the benefits of the co-ops cannot be removed as a reward for a small number of people.  Does the experience of social co-ops provide a model that could be adopted in Northern Ireland? John is talking with Paul Gosling, who has written a study on Italy's social co-ops. The Holywell Trust Forward Together podcasts are funded by the Community Relations Council's Media Grant Scheme.        Disclaimer: This project has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council. 

Part 2 of 2.An emotional interview with Sgt Paul Gosling and Dave Grimstead joins in after, discussing  Charles Horvath-Allan, and what could have happened to him back in 1989.Charles was only 20 years old when he disappeared in Tiny Tent Town, BC, Canada. He would have been 53 years old this year. There is speculation Charles was murdered and placed in Lake Okanagan, BC. We are all saddened to see the pain that Denise Horvath-Allan has suffered in the last 32 years, searching for her only child, Charles.  Denise, you are in our hearts. Sergeant Paul Gosling has been a 24 year member of the RCMP and has been in the Major Crime area of policing from 2008 to 2009 and then since 2011. He spent his first five years of policing in Fort St John, BC and the remainder have been in the Kelowna area. Paul was previously with the Canadian Navy for 10 years, stationed in both Halifax, NS and Esquimalt, BC. He is in charge of Charles Horvath-Allan's case.Sergeant Paul Gosling 250-470-6338     Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)Denise Horvath Allan – Charles's mom in England:  Tel UK 011 (44) 208 332 6776email: deniseallan@hotmail.co.uk Dave Grimstead is a former Detective Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer with Avon and Somerset Police and UK National Crime Agency. Dave developed a cold system for missing and unidentified people whilst researching for his Masters in International Criminal Justice. The idea was presented at the International Conference Missing Children and Adults 2019 at Liverpool University. Following the conference,  together with former colleagues and specialists from UK universities, Locate International was founded with a mission to support police and families at no cost to them.Locate International https://locate.international/missing-persons/charles-horvath-allan/Additional Information was mentioned by Sgt Paul Gosling in this podcast episode about Dana Bradley who was tragically murdered. The killer has not been caught.~Dana Bradley disappeared on the evening of 14 December 1981, while hitchhiking on Topsail Road in St. John's. She had been at a friend's home after school and was on her way home to a family birthday party. When she did not arrive, the family reported her missing to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.[1] An eyewitness reported seeing Bradley getting into a car with a male driver.[2] Bradley's body was found in a wooded area on the Maddox Cove Road south of St. John's four days after she disappeared. Her skull had been fractured by a blunt object and she had been sexually assaulted.[3] The body was laid out in "burial fashion" with her schoolbooks tucked under her arm.[1] The subsequent investigation has been described as (then) "the most expensive and exhaustive murder investigation in Canadian history". Hundreds of people were interviewed; thousands of tips were received and investigated. More than 800 cars were examined in the weeks following Bradley's disappearance. The initial task force was composed of 35 full-time investigators from the RCMP and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.[4]Dana was a personal friend of mine (Paul Gosling) as we grew up as neighbours, selling lemonade, riding bikes, going to the traveling fair. We were quite close, until she moved to another neighbourhood when she was around 13 years old.If you have any information about Charles Horvath-Allan or Dana Bradley, please contact us. Thank you.

Holywell Trust’s third series of Forward Together podcasts is now live! As with the previous series, the focus is on how to make progress in Northern Ireland and heal its divided society.In these latest podcasts we consider some of the ideas that emerged from previous interviews – which were edited together into the book, ‘Lessons from the Troubles and the Unsettled Peace’. Unfortunately, recent events make these ideas even more relevant for urgent consideration.Suggestions discussed further in the latest podcasts include how to reduce tension and improve relationships at interface areas; how to make our society more shared and integrated; how to tackle the role and influence of paramilitaries; and what role citizens’ assemblies can play in strengthening relationships across the community divide and in achieving agreed outcomes to our most difficult challenges.Many of the conversations came back to some core themes, which may not be obvious in terms of dealing with the tensions in our society. One of those is the need to improve engagement at schools to keep pupils committed to learning, with the result that school leavers have the skills employers need and which can drive economic investment and wealth creation across our society. This, in turn, can assist in tackling the deprivation and social alienation that may be factors in recent unrest.The first interview is with Simon Hoare MP, who is chair of the House of Commons Northern Ireland Select Committee and Conservative MP for North Dorset. Simon argues that the core challenge in Northern Ireland is finding ways to develop trust between the political parties and communities. He believes that to do that the main parties need to find some core policies and objectives that they can agree on and work back from that in terms of their approach to governing.Simon is sceptical of the role of citizens’ assemblies, believing they undermine the role of elected and representative democracy, which he argues must have at its core citizen engagement.Disclaimer: This project has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council. 

Eighteen podcasts and Slugger blogs were produced in the second series of the Holywell Trust’s Forward Together programme. With the completion of that programme, the Holywell Trust held a discussion on the themes considered by the series, which focused on creating a better governed society, with more integration and improved outcomes. The discussion was held as part of Good Relations Week 2020, bringing together the chief executive of the Pivotal think-tank, Ann Watt; Northern Ireland’s interim Mental Health Champion Siobhan O’Neill, who is also Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University, along with Paul Gosling, as the interviewer of the 18 experts, and Gerard Deane, chief executive of Holywell Trust. The discussion considered the lessons that can be learnt regarding governance and accountability in Northern Irish society and how to improve public services, including education. The Forward Together programme has been funded by the Community Relations Council’s Media Grant Scheme. Past podcasts can be accessed on the Holywell Trust website. A book will be published in the coming weeks, bringing together the thoughts and ideas from the first series of Forward Together interviews.

'I'm talking about a culture change in government in Northern Ireland: I mean the civil service and politicians' Evidence-based policy-making is largely absent from government in Northern Ireland, but the new Pivotal think-tank has been established to correct that, says its director Ann Watt. She was speaking in the last of the second series of Holywell Trust Forward Together podcasts. The aim of Pivotal “is to help improve public policy in Northern Ireland,” says Ann. “It’s got a strong emphasis on research and evidence and on using evidence better in public policy.” The very first Pivotal report, published in November last year, made a big splash through its focus on waiting lists and waiting times in the NHS locally, stressing that numerically the Northern Ireland waiting list is more than a hundred times longer than that in England, despite England being almost 30 times’ larger in terms of population.

‘It is absolutely crazy to think that constitutional change in Ireland would happen overnight’ Consideration of Irish unity needs careful preparation, argues Seamus McGuinness, research professor at the Republic’s Economic and Social Research Institute. He suggests looking to the example of Hong Kong, where the handover of control was undertaken over a 13 year period. Seamus was talking in the latest Holywell Trust Forward Together podcast. The difference in economic performance, North and South, sits “at the centre of debate around constitutional change,” believes Seamus. “I come at it from the perspective of someone who worked as an economist in Belfast for the first 10 or 12 years of my career, and now has spent around the same amount of time looking at the issues relevant to the Irish economy. “There are a number of differences, but the central differences between the economies North and South really relate to differences in the level of productivity and the extent to which they exhibit dynamic growth and are able to respond to shocks.” Seamus explains: “There are fundamental underlying differences that drive lower productivity... The first relates to human capital – we see that levels of educational attainment in the North are really lagging other British regions and the Republic of Ireland. I have to say this, actually, was a shock to me as someone who works in the Republic and is domiciled in the North. When I looked at the data.”

’The unity conversation needs to be open, transparent, and let's keep open minds, because we need to flesh out what Irish unity would look like and what the UK union would look like’ Ian Marshall is a beef farmer, a former dairy farmer, and was president of the Ulster Farmers Union from 2014 to 2016. But more significantly he was until earlier this year a senator in Ireland’s Oireachtas – a unionist in Ireland’s second legislative chamber. A quite remarkable situation. Many observers were disappointed – as was Ian – that he was not elected back into the Seanad’s agricultural panel, nor appointed on the lists of new Taoiseach Micheál Martin or the other coalition party leaders Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan. Ian was speaking in the latest Forward Together podcast from the Holywell Trust.

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘A united Ireland that is socially liberally, tolerant, European and economically successful is attractive’ Irish unity could be an attractive option if the new nation is socially liberal, outward looking, multi-cultural, European and economically successfully, while respecting both the Irish and British cultures and traditions, believes Will Glendinning. To be economically successful it may need support from both the European Union and the United States, he adds. Will is a former chief executive of the Community Relations Council, has been an Alliance Party MLA for West Belfast and was also a member of the UDR. LISTEN ON TO HEAR THE FULL CONVERSATION WITH WILL

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘Politicians will argue, they will fight over it and they will come up with reasons for not dealing with the past’ It was hoped that the Patten reforms would herald a new start for policing in Northern Ireland, but, argues Denis Bradley, the PSNI remains burdened with its legacy from the old RUC. Denis is a former vice-chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board and co-chair of the Consultative Group on the Past. He was talking in the latest Forward Together podcast from the Holywell Trust. Listen on for the full episode.

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘My coping mechanism is talking, seeking peace and reconciliation’ Alan McBride’s personal journey is well known, but remarkable nonetheless. It was in 1993 that his wife Sharon and her father Desmond Frizzell were killed in an IRA bomb attack on the family fish shop in Belfast’s Shankill Road. But with immense dignity, Alan has since dedicated his life to reconciliation and progress, as well as campaigning on behalf of victims. He is the latest interviewee in the Holywell Trust Forward Together podcasts. LISTEN ON FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE SUMMARY Social care must be reformed. If it wasn’t clear before the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become tragically obvious over recent weeks. So this is an opportune time to hear in the latest Holywell Trust Forward Together podcast from Deirdre Heenan, professor of social policy at Ulster University and joint author nine years ago of a major study into Northern Ireland’s health and social care system. “The vast majority of people accept and want the NHS to be free at the point of delivery,” argues Deirdre Heenan. “Many are happy to pay increased taxation, or feel that the taxation system needs to be changed so that we can adequately fund the system - and have transfers within the system to support those less able to pay." Listen on for the full interview and analysis.

EPISODE SUMMARY “Epidemiologically, we're all one Ireland” It is clear that health services in both Northern Ireland and the Republic will need to be reformed as our society recovers from Covid-19. They need to be more resilient and flexible to cope with both underlying existing demand and the capacity to cope with the current and possible future pandemics. Reform was already planned in both jurisdictions – the Bengoa plan in the north and Sláintecare in the south. But could reform be even more effective – in terms of cost-effectiveness, efficiencies and quality of outcomes – if there was more cross-border integration of health services? Could there even be a merger cross-border single healthcare system, irrespective of the question of Irish unity? This was the theme of the latest Holywell Trust Forward Together podcast, with Professor Jim Dornan. Jim is a former clinical director and head of fetal medicine in the Royal Maternity Belfast Trust. LISTEN ON FOR MORE

EPISODE SUMMARY John FitzGerald is one of Ireland’s most respected and influential economists –formerly research professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute and currently chair of the group advising the Irish government on climate policy. He is a strong critic of Northern Ireland’s policies on education and skills training, arguing that these are core factors in the weakness of the northern economy. “In terms of productivity, Northern Ireland is at the bottom of the scale,” he says. “That reflects the fact that the educational attainment of the population in Northern Ireland is the lowest for any region in these islands." Listen on for more insights from John.

EPISODE SUMMARY Mental health is a global challenge, but poor mental health is at crisis levels in Northern Ireland. That crisis is in part an ongoing impact from the Troubles, Siobhan O’Neill, professor of mental health science at Ulster University, says in the latest Holywell Trust podcast. “We're seeing a rise in mental health problems in the Western world,” says Siobhan. “We know that around one in four or one in five people in Europe and the West have a mental health problem. In Northern Ireland, that's somewhat higher. Our research showed that in 2008, around 39% of the population had met the criteria for a mental illness at some point in their lifespan.” LISTEN ON TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW IN FULL

In this episode, I start to look into the potential economic repercussions of the pandemic and have a very informed contribution from journalist and author Paul Gosling. On the health front I share 7 things we can all do to build up our immune systems and protect ourselves from all kinds of viruses including C19. I hope you guys get something from this weeks episode. If there are any issues or anything giving you anxiety right now in relation to any of the topics discussed, drop me a mail or find me on my social channels. Conor@conordevine.com Have a great week

EPISODE SUMMARY In the first episode of Series 2 Paul interviews Jess Sargeant from the Institute for Government. The Institute for Government published a review of Northern Ireland’s system of government at the end of last year, which considered how the civil service had coped with a three year period in which there was no political leadership. She concludes that the vacuum led to the emergence of a stronger civil society, with business organisations, human rights bodies and charities developing a stronger voice – which they continue to exercise, even after the Executive has resumed work. Jess also discusses power sharing in Northern Ireland, the functioning of the Assembly committee structure and other issues.

Welcome to the first AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds podcast of 2020! In this short episode AHDB Communications Manager Jason Pole explains the recent changes to the Recommended List (RL). Speaking to Paul Gosling, head of the Recommended List team, the two discuss the launch of the online Variety Selection tool (https://ahdb.org.uk/variety-selection-tool) and how it works. The new tool brings the features of the RL into a digital format and includes a new metric: ‘Agronomic Merit’ which combines a number of agronomic statistics into a single measure. Looking ahead, this spring will see the launch of the RL app for smartphones. Jason also gives a run-down of updates to the RL, including the inclusion of 28 new varieties, with highlights including improved disease resistance and more specialist and quality traits. We are also currently recruiting for two vacancies for the RL crop committee: a wheat trader for the Wheat Crop Committee and an agronomist for the Oilseeds Crop Committee. If you’re interest in either role please visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/candidates-needed-to-recommended-varieties for further information and how to apply. All the information about the RL can be found on the AHDB website at: https://ahdb.org.uk/rl, as well as the harvest results and videos explaining how to use the tables. Scroll further down the page to link to the new Variety Selection Tool discussed in this week’s podcast.

In the first of our Brexit Focus Podcast series since May 2019 Paul Gosling and Gerard Deane discuss recent developments in relation to Brexit as the original deadline of 31st October approaches. The revised Withdrawal Agreement currently before parliament and likely impacts on the North West are considered.

EPISODE SUMMARY In the final review episode of the Forward Together Podcast our invited panel considered the future of Northern Ireland. A panel considered how to engage in a friendly and unthreatening conversation about the future constitutional arrangements for Northern Ireland. This was held as part of a concluding reflection on the Holywell Trust’s series of 35 Forward Together podcast interviews. The panel comprised author Julieann Campbell, the commentator Denis Bradley (who was co-chair of the Consultative Group on the Past and former deputy chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board) and Maureen Hetherington of the Junction, plus Paul Gosling who conducted interviews for the podcasts. Listen on to hear the conversation in full as well as snippets taken from some of our earlier podcasts.

EPISODE SUMMARY Dealing with the past A discussion on how to deal with the past was held as part of a concluding reflection on the Holywell Trust’s series of Forward Together podcasts. The panel was author Julieann Campbell, the commentator Denis Bradley (who was co-chair of the Consultative Group on the Past and former deputy chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board) and Maureen Hetherington of the Junction, plus Paul Gosling who conducted the interviews for the 35 podcasts. This review focuses on the dealing with the past question raised during the podcast series.

EPISODE SUMMARY Creating a shared and integrated society A discussion on how to create a shared and integrated society was held as part of a concluding reflection on the Holywell Trust’s series of Forward Together podcasts. The panel was author Julieann Campbell, the commentator Denis Bradley (who was co-chair of the Consultative Group on the Past and former deputy chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board) and Maureen Hetherington of the Junction, plus Paul Gosling who conducted the interviews for the 35 podcasts. We began by listening to highlights from the recordings from Linda Ervine, Clare Sugden, Simon Hamilton, Maureen Hetherington and Conal McFeely.

REVIEW SUMMARY A discussion on how to strengthen civic society was held as part of a concluding reflection on the Holywell Trust’s series of Forward Together podcasts. The panel was author Julieann Campbell, the commentator Denis Bradley (who was co-chair of the Consultative Group on the Past and former deputy chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board) and Maureen Hetherington of the Junction, plus myself as the person who conducted the interviews for the 35 podcasts. We began by listening to highlights from the recordings which was followed by a panel discussion and comments from the audience.

EPISODE SUMMARY “You want to do them justice and to do their stories justice.” Telling the stories of the children who died in the Troubles. “We've done interviews with just shy of 100 families who lost children during the Troubles,” explains Freya McClements. “And you feel like you know them. The thing above all is that you want to do them justice and to do their stories justice.” Freya is discussing the research that she and Joe Duffy have done for their book Children of the Troubles, which is published in October. She describes the opportunity to write the book as “a privilege”. Freya admits that the research has been difficult and upsetting. “Your focus is always that it's not about you. It's about the person that you speak to, but how you then convey their experiences or what they say to the world." Listen on to hear the full interview with Freya.

SUMMARY Information on our upcoming Forward Together Podcast event taking place at 2.00pm on 18th September at Holywell Trust, 10-12 Bishop Street, Derry. The event is open for all to attend and we'll hear highlights from our series and have a discussion with our panel made up of Paul Gosling, Denis Bradley, Maureen Hetherington (The Junction) and Julieann Campbell (Museum of Free Derry).

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘Telling Troubles stories can help deal with the past’ Telling stories about the past – about the Troubles – can help families and society move on, says playwright Jo Egan. She dramatised the events that killed six children during the Troubles in‘The Crack in Everything’, which was produced by Derry’s Playhouse Theatre as part of a European Union Peace project. She was also responsible for ‘Crimea Square’, a community theatre play about the history of the Shankill Road. “People want to be heard,” says Jo. “They want their stories recognised. And I think we need to recognise and hear the stories.” Listen on to hear the full interview with Paul.

‘Unless we start listening, we’re not going to move forward’ “Unless we start listening, we're not really going to move forward,” says Julieann Campbell, editor of the Unheard Voices collection of women's stories from the Troubles. She was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. Julieann reflects in the podcast on the impact on her of the interviews with women about their experiences in the Troubles. “I think it has affected me on several levels, emotionally and in my work,” she says. “It is a fact that it has made me more sensitive. It has made me more empathetic towards people I meet. And it has made me less judgmental. “And I think it has opened my eyes to the hurt that is still here that I would never have seen if I hadn't engaged in this kind of work. So it was a real eye opener for me personally. Listen on of more from Julieann.

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘Transformative decisions on Northern Ireland have not been taken’, laments Peter Osborne Northern Ireland is more than 20 years into a 50 year peace process, which is being held back because government here has failed to take the radical transformative steps that are required. This is the view of Peter Osborne, the former chair of the Community Relations Council, in the latest Forward Together podcast. Peter explains: “We are in a process that will last at least 50 years. Some people thought when the [Good Friday] agreement was signed, we had peace. We don't. Some people thought it would take 10 or 20 years. It won't. It will take generations and it will be at least 50 years. So 20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, we are less than halfway through this process.... There are no quick fixes. But we also need to understand that it can go backwards as well as forwards. There is no inevitable forward flow to the peace in Northern Ireland and we are in a very serious situation.” He continues: “Politics is really important, but it's about more than politics. I think in 20 years since the agreement, we haven't taken the transformational decisions that are necessary. We still have a society that is as segregated as it ever was.” Listen on to the full interview.

EPISODE SUMMARY Class division in Northern Ireland even greater than between orange and green, argues CFNI chief. Class is a bigger and more significant division in Northern Ireland than is the religious divide, argues the chief executive of the Community Foundation Northern Ireland Andrew McCracken. “Whilst there's the really visible gap between orange and green, the more fundamental and more important gap is the gap between rich and poor and the bubbles of society that we live in,” says Andrew in the latest Forward Together podcast. Listen on for the full interview.

EPISODE SUMMARY Deal with disadvantage before unity, argues Senator Mark Daly To achieve a united Ireland without a return to conflict requires northern society to resolve the problems of its communities that contain deep-seated deprivation and alienation, argues Senator Mark Daly. Mark is the former chair of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee and was interviewed for the latest Forward Together podcast shortly after the release of his report, ‘Returning to violence as a result of a hard border due to Brexit or a rushed border poll: risks for youth’. Mark explains: “This report I did in conjunction with two UNESCO chairs who are experts in preventing violent extremism and they make the point that most kids would never get involved in any of that. But that was the same during the Troubles - most people were not involved in armed conflict on either side. But it didn't take much more than a few people to create a huge amount of harm to the whole society. Listen on for the full interview.

Please remember to visit our show sponsor: https://www.nobodytoldmeshow.com/When mother-daughter duo Jan Black and Laura Owens first conceptualized their two-generational talk show, nobody told them they’d snag the title of #1 self-help podcast for months on end! But that’s exactly what they’ve done, delving into topics as far-flung as network building, the importance of failure, finding hope after being kidnapped, and how the principles of brain surgery can help us work through everyday problems. Featuring interviews with extraordinary individuals, Nobody Told Me! shines light on the shared human experiences that bring us together, and the challenges that serve as catalysts for our greatest growth. Nobody Told Me! combines Jan’s impressive broadcast journalism background with Laura’s unique, millennial perspective. Driven by a genuine desire to educate and empower, their pioneering platform gives insight into the strategies and secrets of people in all walks of life. Equal parts information and inspiration, Nobody Told Me! brings a personal touch to the interview process. Together, Jan and Laura are asking the questions that help their listeners get through life’s toughest times.Welcome to Unsolved Mysteries of the World Season Six Episode Six - What Happened to Charles Horvath?Charles KJ Horvath was an adventurous young man who was visiting Canada, making his way from Ontario, where he met with his father and godfather and then travelling solo by hitchhiking highway One all the way across the prairies, into Alberta and finally into British Columbia.He was in Swift Current, Sask. in March 1989 and cashed a check at the Royal Bank.In April he had moved on to Banff, Alberta working at The Rimrock Hotel.He arrived on May 3rd 1989 in Kelowna and set up camp in a campground across from a prospective employer – the small tourist theme park then known as Bedrock City – a 70s era tourist trap.Charles registered for work at several student employment agencies to help him along on his backpacking and hitchhiking adventure.On May 26th of 1989, Charles cashed a small check at a Royal Bank. He was to make arrangements with his mother to meet up in Hong Kong via Vancouver to celebrate his 21st and her 40th birthday. But he would never make it to Hong Kong and the grainy security footage at the bank was all that remained of Charles Horvath. He simply vanished into thin air.Denise Horvath-Allan, Charles' mother, telephoned the Kelowna Detachment of the RCMP asking for their help in locating her son as she was anxious as she had not received an expected call from him in May 1989. The RCMP were reluctant to file a missing persons case as Charles was an adult and at the time did not suspect foul play.Denise phoned the RCMP several more time, getting anxious with each proceeding call.It wasn't until August 10th 1989 that an official missing persons report was taken, over two months later.A year later, in July of 1990 the RCMP launched a search of the area inside the campsite where Charles had been staying. It appears that after Charles had gone missing several other residents took advantage of his property and stole valuables and used his equipment and gear.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police launched a search of the area inside the campsite in July 1990, after Denise advised them that she learned Charles had been camping at the campground. The RCMP retrieved some of Charles' clothing and a shaving bag from a 1989 Tiny Town resident.During her many, many visits to Canada in search of her son, Denise met up with the campground caretaker and was given items belonging to Charles – a a rosary, a tiny red paper Bible and a leather strap from Charles' boot which had been kept in the shed for more than a year.The manager said that Charles' tent, other belongings, personal photographs and his ID had been thrown away in the Spring of 1990.Constable Kris Clark then said "There's obviously concern after so many years of not being in contact with somebody, whether it's a recovery at this point or not."But upon retrieving the clothing and shaving bag they are said to have told Denise they believe Charles is deceased and most likely from foul play. No further details were provided. However, in an official RCMP statement they indicated that the statement was unfortunate and that the sediments were most likely simply a personal opinion and not one that the RCMP held at the time.On a trip to Canada in March 1992, Denise received two anonymous letters delivered by taxi whilst staying at The Pandosy Inn Motel, detailing how her son had been partying at Tiny Tent Town with locals and had gotten into a fight where he was subsequently killed. His body was then dumped into Lake Okanagan.This led local volunteer divers to go into Lake Okanagan and search for three days. Vancouver based 'International Sea Search' (ISS) aided with a submersible camera and its volunteer team to search beneath the old Floating Bridge for a further three days.The RCMP joined the search on day five of the six day search.On Friday 3 April 1992 while the RCMP Divers were not present, ISS located a male body and the police were called. The RCMP attended the scene later and their divers went into the lake, recovered the body and brought it to the surface. It was believed to be that of an elderly gentleman who had committed suicide at the lake seven years earlier and not Charles.Police have dismissed the notes as some sort of practical joke, according to the CBC.Denise believes her son died in May of 1989. "How and by what means I don't know but something terrible happened to him that prevented him from calling home," she said. "I want to know where his remains are. I want him to be laid to rest with his beloved Nana in Cambridge, England.”In September of 1995, the police found a decomposed body in the logging country around Kelowna. Horvath-Allan's family waited for six weeks to be told that the body found was not of their son. At that time, the police hadn't contacted Mrs. Allan or any family member about the find of the dead body; the family were informed via friends and relatives who had seen reports in the local press.Denise has made frequent trips to Kelowna to search for her son Charles, meet with police, hand out posters, talk with employers and residents in the city and across Canada. She sold her hair and beauty salon to finance the ongoing search and air fares to Canada and in 2010, she rented billboard space with posters appealing for information. Since Charles' disappearance, his father, godfathers and grandparents have died and each year, Denise feels time slipping away.Denise was doing her own investigating as she felt there was no movement with the police on the file.In 2013 Denise met with police and pleaded with them to assign the case to a cold case unit. They did not provide an official answer and Denise created a petition as she believes it is the only way the case will be resolved.In 2015, the RCMP officially claimed that Charles was deceased. But they were no closer to finding where his remains are, what had happened to him, or who did what to him.In 2018, Denise, along side RCMP presented a press conference in reference to Charles's disappearance.“It was a struggle to get back here for me but things have changed and I’ll be back. A few people have given me the courage and adrenaline to not stop coming back so I will until the day I die,” Denise told reporters.Seven years ago police told her that there were six areas in which they would be looking for Charles, but she learned that police had not fulfilled their promise. They had not even investigated one of the six. But during her trip in 2018 a new case worker told Denise that these would be followed up on and it is unclear if they have. Police asked Denise to stop her own investigating and to let them handle it from here on out.A reminder: it is going on past 30 years...Because this is an open investigation, there is very little details the police have provided besides what was presented here. We do know that Charles attended a late night party that evening at the campground and eye-witnesses place him there. They also state that in the morning, they found he was no longer at the campground, but left all his belongings including his personal items and valuables.The campground has been known to attract a criminal element and the dregs of society with drug addiction very prevalent. It is speculated that Charles may have gotten into a fight with someone or he was misled by someone that ended his life.The mysterious note that was provided anonymously, which the police dismiss, is interesting, however. How did this scribe know that Charles was at this campground, that there was perhaps a fight and he was knocked out. Did the assailants mention they were going to toss his body in the lake, but then changed their mind and buried him in the forested area?Without a body, we will never know.If you know anything about what happened to Charles Horvath, call Sgt. Paul Gosling of the Kelowna Serious Crime Unit at (250) 762-3300.If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leave an online tip at www.crimestoppers.netYou can also visit our Facebook Page for photos and information. Denise also runs a Facebook page specifically for finding Charles and we will provide that link in the show notes.If you know anything at all, send in an anonymous tip and let's end the nightmare for this mom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EPISODE SUMMARY Community planning provides a model that builds on the tradition of the “very strong community spirit that prevailed in Northern Ireland” during the Troubles, argues Aideen McGinley in the latest Forward Trust podcast. McGinley is a trustee of Carnegie UK, co-chair of its embedding wellbeing project in Northern Ireland and a former senior civil servant. Aideen stresses that we need to be positive rather than fearful as we look to the future. “The bottom line is that people do not want to go back,” she says. Aideen reflects: “I was at an event in Leeds in May with four parts of the civil service across the UK and there was a very interesting workshop on Northern Ireland where a professor from Queen’s University put forward the point that the Good Friday Agreement is a very good agreement. It was an international agreement that took five years to negotiate, with multi strands based on the principle of consent. In fact, he felt that in the current Brexit devolution situation it’s something the rest of the UK should look at as a model of best practice…. I think what we’re missing at the moment is the leadership. Listen on to hear the full conversation with Aideen.

EPISODE SUMMARY Politicians in Northern Ireland feel threatened by the concept of a strong civic society, but we should pursue the ambition of creating a ‘People’s Assembly’, argues Lord Robin Eames, the former Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Robin was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “We’re at a very delicate stage where our society is beginning to learn that the party politic regime doesn’t necessarily reflect their deepest concerns,” he says. “I’m talking about health and education and social issues. What I think is appearing in Northern Ireland is a gulf between the way in which elected politicians are trying to represent views in which they’re not really in touch with the vast majority of society. Listen on for the full interview.

Irish civil rights leader Bernadette McAliskey, former PUP press officer Sophie Long, columnist & editor of ‘Repeal the 8th’ Una Mulally and writer, broadcaster Paul Gosling join moderator, journalist and writer Susan McKay, to consider the state of the place, in our State of the Nation panel. Northern Ireland is in the eye of the political storm; this tiny region and its irreconcilable border has both the UK and EU over a barrel in the Brexit process. What does the Irish border now mean, for the people of the north and south? What would a border along the Irish Sea mean for Unionists in NI? We look at the arguments from a historical, political, cultural and economic point of view and look to the future of the island of Ireland.

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘Brexit means that Northern Ireland’s constitutional future has become an issue for Europe’, says Denis Bradley Denis Bradley was keen to move on in the latest Forward Together podcast interview to discuss the constitutional position of Northern Ireland. “Well that's the one that intrigues me because I don't know the answer!,” he says. “First of all I think something very important happened within the last couple of weeks and has not received attention. And that is that the Europeans have said if there a no deal situation we will still have to deal with the Northern Ireland situation. That's a massive movement.” Denis insists that he does not believe that the re-imposition of a hard border is possible. Listen on for the second part of the conversation with Denis.

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘Looking at how we got here can help us deal with the present and the future’, argues historical geographer A better understanding of our history is important as a means of bringing our society together, believes Anthony Russell of the Thomas D'Arcy McGee Foundation. “One of the things that we have been trying to do in the Thomas D'Arcy McGee Foundation is to use history as a tool for reconciliation, rather than something that has to be fought over,” he explains. “Looking at how we got here” can help us to deal with the challenges we face today, says Anthony in the latest Forward Together podcast. “And one of the things we tried to do in the Thomas D'Arcy McGee Foundation is to identify myths and to challenge those myths in a variety of ways,” Anthony adds. That has involved performances of historical events taking place within religious settings in which those events are explained and placed in context. In doing so, they challenge the assumed connections between religious affiliations and political attitudes. Be aware - this episode has some background noise, especially at the start of the episode.

EPISODE SUMMARY Making progress on parading – can Northern Ireland learn from Derry-Londonderry? As Northern Ireland moves towards what will hopefully be a peaceful 12th July, the manager of ‘the Derry Model’, Maeve McLoughlin – a former Sinn Fein MLA – reflects on how peaceful parading was negotiated, after years of conflict and tension in Derry-Londonderry. “It was spurred on by a commitment to the city,” she says, “and by people who genuinely wanted to be in a better place. “That was the feeling of the Apprentice Boys as well. They love the city. They want the city to be perceived and presented in a very positive light. There is no doubt that the demographics, the largely republican/nationalist city, spurred on those conversations. It was also that when you have rights, you also have responsibilities.” The Derry Model is a conflict transformation peacebuilding project, which seeks to spread awareness of the city’s success in addressing its historic problems over parading – which used to lead to the city centre being virtually closed down during parades. Progress was achieved through extensive negotiations, compromises and recognition of both rights and responsibilities. Maeve explains the work of the Derry Model in the latest Forward Together podcast.

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘We need an agency to promote social integration’, says Father Martin Magill Northern Ireland needs a body lobbying for social integration, learning from the success of the Integrated Education Fund in its work promoting integrated schools, says Father Martin Magill. Without an agency pushing the integrated housing agenda, it will be difficult to make sufficient progress, he says. Martin was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “I grew up living in a neighbourhood where my next door neighbour was Presbyterian; further on down the road Church of Ireland; further down the road, Methodist,” recalls Martin. “We were various Christian denominations. My home area is people living side by side. For me, that's one of the most important things. I'm aware, for example, of the Integrated Education Fund and we hear a lot of that. I hear nothing to the same degree on encouraging integrated housing. And I really would like to see the likes of integrated neighbourhoods.” Listen on for the full conversation.

EPISODE SUMMARY New way of consulting with civic society is part of the talks negotiations, discloses Naomi Long Creating a new mechanism for consulting with civic society is part of the talks negotiations aimed at getting Stormont back, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has disclosed. Naomi is a newly elected MEP, former MP and has just resigned her role as an MLA. She was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “We need to find a role for engaging with civil society,” suggests Naomi. “I think there is a lot of good work that goes on in our communities. And as elected representatives, we're all very conscious of that. But I don't think we ever really lived up to the objective of finding a proper mechanism through which those of us who were elected members of the community would be able to formally engage with civic society.”

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘Social integration begins with integrated education and integrated housing’ For Northern Ireland to become more integrated, there has to be a greater focus on integrated schools and integrated housing, argues the chief executive of the Integrated Education Fund, Tina Merron. She was interviewed for the latest Forward Together podcast. “I think the majority of people in Northern Ireland want a shared future and a united community,” says Tina. “We need to give civil society more of a say. We need to encourage people to speak up and especially young people. And then when we do get them to speak up, we have to listen to them. " LISTEN ON FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH TINA

EPISODE SUMMARY ‘A stronger role for civic society must be central to getting government back’ International peace negotiator John McKinney has urged the political parties to include a stronger role for civic society in a reformed structure of governance for Northern Ireland. John – a former chief executive of the Special EU Programmes Body and of Omagh District Council – was speaking in the latest Forward Together podcast. Asked how civil society in Northern Ireland should be strengthened, John says: “I don't think we have a framework adequate to do it. I think we had an opportunity, but that opportunity was missed after the Good Friday Agreement. We had a Civic Forum that we set up, but it didn't operate. There are many reasons for that. I don't think the will was there by political parties. So there is no place for people to have a voice and that's been compounded as well by the reorganisation of local government, where we have 11 rather than 26 [councils]. So that people living away from a centre don’t have a mechanism to make any comment whatsoever.

EPISODE SUMMARY How Brexit changes a unionist to a united Irelander Brexit is making some unionists re-evaluate their allegiance to the UK – and consider support for a united Ireland, says Philip Gilliland, a commercial lawyer and former president of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. “We've been given a gift which is called Brexit, because it's allowed those of us who are from a Protestant background to be able to talk about the heresy of the united Ireland in a way that is not heresy,” says Philip in the latest Forward Together podcast." For more listen to the full episode.

Hear how Paul Gosling, a successful corporate business consultant, not only created a business succession plan that will solidify his children’s future success in his company, but worked all along the way to transform his entire life for the better.

‘Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past! (But we are.)’ Northern Ireland is “a society that is still emerging from conflict”, warns Conal McFeely, chief executive of one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful not-for-profit businesses, the Rathmor Centre[i] in Derry. He was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “We must collectively not allow ourselves to make the same political mistakes - and the failure of governance - that we've done in the past,” Conal says, before adding “but sadly I believe that we are at the moment”.

‘We have lost ground in the past 20 years’, claims PUP’s John Kyle Society in Northern Ireland has gone backwards since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, argues the former leader of the Progressive Unionist Party John Kyle, who is also a GP in Belfast. “In my view we have lost ground in the past 20 years,” he says in the latest Forward Together podcast. John believes that we need to review the progress that was achieved and consider why it has lost momentum. He suggests three factors enabled the conflict to end. “The first important element was that violence was a flawed strategy and it didn't achieve its ends,” he reflects.

‘If we tell people the cost of segregation, they will support greater integration’ If people are told the financial cost of segregation and service duplication, there will be much greater support for social integration, says community worker Maureen Hetherington. Maureen is director of The Junction community and peace-building centre in Derry-Londonderry and was interviewed in the latest ‘Forward Together’ podcast. “I have no doubt that integrated education is absolutely fundamental to getting people to know each other, to engage with each other,” stresses Maureen. “The difficulty there is that we don't have the integrated society. So we absolutely need to start the social housing, that has to be cross-community and it has to be mixed. We could highlight the cost of segregation. “When we get down to the bread and butter issues, the majority of people out there want the best for the children, their family, they want to keep surviving, they want a quality of life. This cost of segregation, if people realise, if we look at that and redistribute the money to where it is really needed, then I think that people would be up for a more integrated society. The majority of people do want change. They do want a better future. But it's taking that leap of faith, but also taking the steps towards that... exposing the segregation for what it is - the systems and structures that keep people separated - and finding ways of bringing them together.” Maureen believes that the other key element of integrating society is for people to live in genuinely shared communities.

‘Citizen’s Assembly could help progress with health reform’ The adoption of a citizens’ assembly could assist with making progress with reform of the health service in Northern Ireland, says Simon Hamilton – a DUP MLA and former health and finance minister. He was interviewed in the latest ‘Forward Together’ podcast. Speaking about the use of citizens’ assemblies in the Republic of Ireland, Simon explains: “They shouldn't be dismissed instantly just because you didn't like what some other jurisdiction was doing with them.” He adds: “I know from my time in the health department that there are a range of issues where you think you know the answer. But executing them in a way in which the public understand, get it and get on board with it is a different matter entirely.” For example with health reform, where service provision might be moved or merged to improve quality and outcomes, yet the public will perceive that they have lost a local service.

There needs to be an all-island, integrated, health service, and its creation should not be dependent upon the agreement or timing of a united Ireland, argues Professor Jim Dornan – one of the architects of existing cross-border co-operation in health services. Jim was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “In many ways Ireland is a Goldilocks sized country for health provision,” he explains. “We can cherry pick the best of health provision throughout the world and let's introduce it to Ireland. The health service is a wonderful concept.” But to protect NHS-type health service provision, it is important for individuals and society collectively to accept more responsibility for their own good health, argues Jim. For more on this listen on.

Paul Gosling and Gerard Deane discuss recent developments in relation to Brexit on what has been a very bust month. Included on the agenda this month - collapse of talks between Conservative & Labour parties, Conservative Party leader process, EU Parliament election results and a chat about Holywell's new Forward Together podcast.

Justice for victims is achieved by “giving them a society that works”, says Fergus O'Dowd TD of Fine Gael. He is a member of the Oireachtas Good Friday Implementation Committee and was appointed earlier this year by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to lead a new Fine Gael group to develop links with Northern Ireland. He is interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast.

More must be done in Northern Ireland to make society more open for women and for minorities, argues Alexandra De La Torre, the co-ordinator for NICVA of the Next Chapter, which has the objective of strengthening women's engagement in civic society and participation in society. Alexandra is interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “I think it is fundamental for civil society to create spaces where there is room for everyone,” she says. “Spaces that are inclusive for women, inclusive for minorities, inclusive for people with disabilities or sexual orientation. But it is also fundamental to put away the resources to access these opportunities. Civil society in Northern Ireland played a fundamental role in peace-building. I see at the moment the challenges that Brexit is bringing to Northern Ireland, which are going to be huge and civil society will have its own fundamental role to play in this.” For more listen to the full episode.

Northern Ireland has “had a political process at the cost of a peace process”, believes Clare Bailey MLA, the leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland. She is highly critical of the limited progress since the Good Friday Agreement 21 years ago and the lack of real social integration. She was speaking in the latest Forward Together podcast. Clare goes on to talk about the civic voice in Northern Ireland and the challenges of sectarianism and addressing climate change.

Citizens’ assemblies should be widely used to address the problems faced by communities across Northern Ireland, argues Peter Sheridan, the chief executive of Co-operation Ireland. He was interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. “It works in Canada, it works in Iceland: there are examples all around the world.” Speaking before the murder of Lyra McKee, Peter continues: “You pick an area and pick a problem, you randomly select a group of people from the electoral register and depending on the size of the problem it could be 30, 40, 50, 60 people. So it could be an area the size of Creggan on the west bank of the Foyle. You identify a particular problem. So let's take as an example that may be in an area, how do we stop young people joining paramilitaries? And you bring in expert opinion – who might say well, for example, in Colombia here's how they went about stopping young people joining groups.” Hear more from Peter on this and other issues, including rights and dealing with the past in this Forward Together Podcast episode.

Developing mutual respect, strengthening relationships and building proper political leadership are the basis for making progress in Northern Ireland, believes independent unionist MLA – and former justice minister - Claire Sugden. She is interviewed in the latest Forward Together podcast. Talking before the announcement of renewed political talks, Claire expressed her frustration at the lack of a functioning Assembly and Executive. “We've had a situation here at Stormont where we haven't had a sitting assembly for two years. And I think the anger amongst the general public is palpable. You know I feel it and see it every day. I'm a great believer that leadership is about bringing people with you. And I don't think politics is doing that right now." Listen to the whole of the interview with Claire to get a greater insight into her views on this and other issues.

A leadership vacuum is causing harm across Northern Ireland, including in loyalist areas, and contributes to the lure of paramilitaries, warns victims’ campaigner Alan McBride in the latest Forward Together podcast. “I think we probably need to put a lot of investment into areas like East Belfast and the Shankill and other areas to try and improve the leadership potential,” he argues. Alan adds: “As a grassroots working class Protestant loyalist myself, I have a real feel for that community. I don't always think that they're best served by the sort of spokespeople that they put forward at this moment. So I would like to see other voices - voices that perhaps we haven't heard yet.” Listen to an insightful interview with Alan that takes a positive look at challenges facing Northern Ireland society.

The Eames-Bradley report was the best approach yet to how Northern Ireland should deal with Troubles legacy issues, argues Mark Durkan. The former SDLP leader and deputy first minister was interviewed for the ‘Forward Together’ podcast series immediately before declaring his candidacy for Fine Gael for the Dublin constituency in the European Parliament elections. Mark argues that the proposals tabled for the 2013 talks mediated by US envoy Richard Haass were “not as good as Eames-Bradley”. The challenge is also that “different parties are saying different things at different times”, making solutions more difficult. For example, “some parties... say draw a line under the past... and then in the next breath they're demanding pursuit of certain issues”.

Linda Ervine is a community worker in loyalist east Belfast, who is also an Irish language activist. Her classes have attracted literally hundreds of people to study Irish at the Skainos Centre on Newtownards Road – proof that Northern Ireland must not be seen merely as a narrow concept of two communities. “We've got to reach across the divide,” says Linda in the latest of the ‘Forward Together’ podcast interviews. “Sadly 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement we are still very much a divided community.” Interviewed before the Lyra McKee killing she says: “There's been a change in narrative. We have become less sectarian in words about religion and become more sectarian... in politics.” The challenge now, she argues is “to educate young people to realize that because somebody disagrees with you it doesn't make them a monster”. People are entitled to have different points of view and expressing those should not undo the peace process. N.B. Apologies for the reduced sound quality of the interview with Linda.

Episode 4 of the Forward Together Podcast features a conversation with Senator Frances Black. Frances is an independent senator in Ireland’s Oireachtas and a member of its Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee. She has family roots in Rathlin Island and a strong commitment to addressing mental health challenges. She believes that while mental health was damaged in Northern Ireland – or the six counties in her words – many of the issues are common throughout the island of Ireland. “We know the suicide rates are huge in certain areas in the north, but we also know that the suicide rates in Cork are huge.”

Episode 17 provides the usual update on what is happening on Brexit and how it might impact on the North West. We also have an interview with Emma De Souza and hear about the new Holywell Trust Forward Together Podcast.

The second Forward Together Podcast features an interview with Mike Nesbitt MLA. The aim of the Forward Together podcasts is to promote a wider, more inclusive and engaged conversation about how we make progress and further solidify peace and create a genuinely shared and integrated society. We want that discussion to be mutually respectful, to be forward focused and positive. It considers the real challenges our society faces in the coming years.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. The UK's withdrawal from the European Union will not take place on March 29th 2019 as planned and will now be either April 12th or May 17th, depending on whether Theresa May can force her Withdrawal Agreement over the line. Paul Gosling and Gerard Deane discuss the twist and turns in the negotiations and the events occuring within the House of Parliment over the past few weeks. Guests this month include Ivan Ferguson, Ulster Farmer's Union, who discusses his fear for cross border trade and the Agriculture industry in Northern Ireland (in general) due to high tariffs in the event of a No-Deal Exit. In his interview he bluntly explains why he and the union want a deal. Professor Siobhan O'Neill from University of Ulster talks about Brexit's impact on the mental health of communities and the issues it is causing at that level and on an academic level, as further problems on funding becomes more and more clear. Finally Paul Stafford, University of Ulster, is leading a piece of research on the Community Impact caused by Brexit and he needs your help. If you are an EU citizen hoping to reside in the UK after April 12th then you will need to apply for settlement status. Paul Gosling takes some time to address the "Settlement Scheme", it's complexities and how the process unfolds. Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. With a month to go until the UK withdraws from the European Union, Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling return to discuss the possibility that we may not be leaving on schedule after all. Theresa May, whom Gerard met with recently, has been discussing possibly extending the deadline to withdrawal until June, whilst Labour has come out in support of a second referendum. Both discuss this and other news items such as Potential food tariffs, slow economic growth, but high employment and and costs for international banks in moving presence to other capitals. Our guests this month include Mark Durkan who reflects as former long standing MP on the Westminster chaos; Anthony Soares and Emma de Souza considers the impact on the GFA. Paul also fields a question from our listeners regarding the All Ireland Free Travel Scheme and bus companies in the Republic of Ireland not accepting Senior Smart Passes as drivers are unaware of the cross-border arrangements. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Since this podcast's first episode we have been desperately seeking a Unionist voice within the devolved Northern Ireland Government or the UK Parliament to discuss why they/their party backed the Leave Campaign during the EU Referendum of 2016. Finally we are able to provide that voice in the form of the DUP MP for East Londonderry; Gregory Campbell. During the course of this interview with Paul Gosling, Gregory explains why the DUP supports the Brexit process, why he and the party voted against Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement in January, the issue of the border in Ireland and what he expects the impact of Brexit to be for Northern Ireland and the UK. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

This episode we look at the [latest in fungicides](https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/fungicide-futures), starting with Jason Pole and Paul Gosling on fungicide resistance, varietal disease resistance and the alternatives to chemical disease control. We also hear from Stowmarket farmer and AHDB Strategic Farm host Brian Barker on some managed lower inputs try-outs at his farm. [https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/fungicide-futures](https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/fungicide-futures)

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Leading up to this month's Brexit Focus Podcast The House of Commons voted down Theresa May's proposed Withdrawal Agreement in a crashing, record defeat and the PM survived a vote of no-confidence. Questions on the direction or how Brexit will be delivered still remains. Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling discuss these points and other items that rose in the past 4 weeks. Paul for this episode speaks with the Chief Executive of Manufacturing NI, Stephen Kelly, regarding what the members of Manufactoring NI want out of this withdrawal process and what protections have they been promised? Colin Harvey, Professor of Human Rights Law at Queens University Belfast, discusses the potential impact Brexit will have on Human Rights in the UK and Northern Ireland and finally Sinn Fein Foyle MP Elisha McCallion on her observations of the events at Westminster in the last few weeks. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It is less than 100 days until the United Kingdom withdraws from the the European Union and the government are still without a deal or direction. Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling in this latest podcast considers the current state of chaos and the episode includes interviews with Dr Katy Hayward, one of Northern Ireland's most knowledgeable Brexit-focused academics, and Professor Kevin O'Rourke of Oxford University, who has written what might be regarded as the most perceptive history of Ireland's economic transformation and is the author of a new book, A Brief History of Brexit. We also interview the new President of Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Brian McGrath, who is also chief executive of Foyle Port, who explains the impact of Brexit on the port's operations. Leading Irish economist David McWilliams, who gave a talk on the Irish economy to a packed meeting in Belfast, rounds off this podcast with his succinct opinion on Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It is less than 100 days until the United Kingdom withdraws from the the European Union and the government are still without a deal or direction. Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling in this latest podcast considers the current state of chaos and the episode includes interviews with Dr Katy Hayward, one of Northern Ireland's most knowledgeable Brexit-focused academics, and Professor Kevin O'Rourke of Oxford University, who has written what might be regarded as the most perceptive history of Ireland's economic transformation and is the author of a new book, A Brief History of Brexit. We also interview the new President of Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Brian McGrath, who is also chief executive of Foyle Port, who explains the impact of Brexit on the port's operations. Leading Irish economist David McWilliams, who gave a talk on the Irish economy to a packed meeting in Belfast, rounds off this podcast with his succinct opinion on Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It has taken almost a year but finally the Holywell Trust Brexit Focus Podcast has obtained an interview with a Politician who voted to Leave during the Referendum in 2016. Not only is he pro-Brexit he is also pro-Irexit. Paul Gosling inteviews Eamonn McCann (People Before Profit)on his standpoint, the failed Lexit movement and what he had expected to happen in the EU Withdrawal Referendum. The 500+ page Withdrawal Agreement Proposal has generated much debate over the past week so Paul and Gerard Deane explain what it all means and how it may impact the Northern Ireland Economy. Furthermore you will hear from John Campbell, Business & Economic Editor for BBC NI regarding the NI economy since the referendum result and Dr. Kurt Huebner, who recently published a report stating that economically the best response to Brexit is a United Ireland. Claire McCann, Human Rights Consortium, following a discussion hosted by the Holywell Trust and the North West Community Network spoke to us about her contribution to Human Rights issues faced by all Irish and British Citizens living in Northern Ireland come March 2019. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It has taken almost a year but finally the Holywell Trust Brexit Focus Podcast has obtained an interview with a Politician who voted to Leave during the Referendum in 2016. Not only is he pro-Brexit he is also pro-Irexit. Paul Gosling inteviews Eamonn McCann (People Before Profit)on his standpoint, the failed Lexit movement and what he had expected to happen in the EU Withdrawal Referendum. The 500+ page Withdrawal Agreement Proposal has generated much debate over the past week so Paul and Gerard Deane explain what it all means and how it may impact the Northern Ireland Economy. Furthermore you will hear from John Campbell, Business & Economic Editor for BBC NI regarding the NI economy since the referendum result and Dr. Kurt Huebner, who recently published a report stating that economically the best response to Brexit is a United Ireland. Claire McCann, Human Rights Consortium, following a discussion hosted by the Holywell Trust and the North West Community Network spoke to us about her contribution to Human Rights issues faced by all Irish and British Citizens living in Northern Ireland come March 2019. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Over this past weekend the city of Derry welcomed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who enjoyed a tour of the Walls of Derry and the Siege Museum as well as holding a meeting with Conall McFeely at the Creggan Enterprises office in Ráth Mór Retail and Business Centre (for more on this listen to Brexit Focus Episode 11). Paul Gosling met the Taoiseach there to ask him about the rights of Irish Citizens in Northern Ireland after Brexit, the Taoiseach's vision of how he believes the Border issues will unravel and he was full of praise for the DC&CDC's City Deal proposal. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Over this past weekend the city of Derry welcomed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who enjoyed a tour of the Walls of Derry and the Siege Museum as well as holding a meeting with Conall McFeely at the Creggan Enterprises office in Ráth Mór Retail and Business Centre (for more on this listen to Brexit Focus Episode 11). Paul Gosling met the Taoiseach there to ask him about the rights of Irish Citizens in Northern Ireland after Brexit, the Taoiseach's vision of how he believes the Border issues will unravel and he was full of praise for the DC&CDC's City Deal proposal. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. This month's Brexit Focus Podcast deals with People's Rights and Paul Gosling spoke with two individuals who are very well positioned to discussed some of the issues expressed during the UK-EU Negotiations. First guest is Brian Gormley, Director of the Committee on Administration of Justice, who has lodged a complaint to the European Ombudsman as they believe rights that had been promised to the Irish Citizens in December 2017 have been reneged. Secondly we hear from Conall McFeely, Chief Executive of Creggan Enterprises and a Civic Nationalist representative who is demanding that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends the rights of the Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland. Looking to buy a home in Donegal but work in Derry? One client of the Foyle Women's Information Network was informed by a Mortgage Broker that she would struggle to obtain a mortgage with her partner for a home in Donegal whilst she worked in Northern Ireland. The client claimed it was due to the impact of Brexit. Catherine Cooke from FWIN explains the situation. Also, Paul and Gerard Deane discuss the previous four weeks in the Brexit negotiations. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. This month's Brexit Focus Podcast deals with People's Rights and Paul Gosling spoke with two individuals who are very well positioned to discussed some of the issues expressed during the UK-EU Negotiations. First guest is Brian Gormley, Director of the Committee on Administration of Justice, who has lodged a complaint to the European Ombudsman as they believe rights that had been promised to the Irish Citizens in December 2017 have been reneged. Secondly we hear from Conall McFeely, Chief Executive of Creggan Enterprises and a Civic Nationalist representative who is demanding that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends the rights of the Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland. Looking to buy a home in Donegal but work in Derry? One client of the Foyle Women's Information Network was informed by a Mortgage Broker that she would struggle to obtain a mortgage with her partner for a home in Donegal whilst she worked in Northern Ireland. The client claimed it was due to the impact of Brexit. Catherine Cooke from FWIN explains the situation. Also, Paul and Gerard Deane discuss the previous four weeks in the Brexit negotiations. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. On this month's edition of the Brexit Focus Podcast, presented by Paul Gosling and Gerard Deane, three community based workers; John Peto of the Nerve Centre, Maureen Hetherington of The Junction and Elaine Forde from the Playhouse, have been invited to a round the table discussion on EU Funding. Hear how their organisations will be affected by Brexit, how their organisations are planning for a No-Deal Brexit to counter loss in funding and how they believe the proposed Peace+ fund should entail. Maeve Connelly, a member of Derry Girls Against Borders, speaks in studio about the newly launched group and the online petition that Derry Girls Against Borders will present to governments in London, Dublin and Brussels on behalf of the people of the North West stating that a hard border is not welcome. Paul and Gerard recap the last 4 weeks of Brexit News including the collapse of a proposed aircraft repair and maintence programme at City of Derry Airport and AIB's findings that 49& of Northern Ireland's businesses have cancelled or postponed increased investment due to the risk of No-Deal Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. On this month's edition of the Brexit Focus Podcast, presented by Paul Gosling and Gerard Deane, three community based workers; John Peto of the Nerve Centre, Maureen Hetherington of The Junction and Elaine Forde from the Playhouse, have been invited to a round the table discussion on EU Funding. Hear how their organisations will be affected by Brexit, how their organisations are planning for a No-Deal Brexit to counter loss in funding and how they believe the proposed Peace+ fund should entail. Maeve Connelly, a member of Derry Girls Against Borders, speaks in studio about the newly launched group and the online petition that Derry Girls Against Borders will present to governments in London, Dublin and Brussels on behalf of the people of the North West stating that a hard border is not welcome. Paul and Gerard recap the last 4 weeks of Brexit News including the collapse of a proposed aircraft repair and maintence programme at City of Derry Airport and AIB's findings that 49& of Northern Ireland's businesses have cancelled or postponed increased investment due to the risk of No-Deal Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. On this month’s Brexit Focus, Independent Unionist MLA Claire Sugden tells Paul Gosling how she has viewed the European Union Exit process to date and how much of an uncertainty it is causing her constituency. Also on the Podcast, Paul speaks with Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry on the approach his party is taking as regards Brexit plus Mark Durkan, former SDLP Leader, voices frustrations towards the British Government’s time wasting on answering questions concerning Ireland in the negotiations. The previous 4 weeks have been the most frantic, scary and confusing weeks in the process but never fear, Gerard Deane and Paul break it all down in our Brexit Watch segment. Topics covered include the recent House of Commons “meaningful vote”, value of cross border trade, Jeremy Corbyn’s visit to Derry and the upcoming 28th June EU Summit in Brussels. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. On this month’s Brexit Focus, Independent Unionist MLA Claire Sugden tells Paul Gosling how she has viewed the European Union Exit process to date and how much of an uncertainty it is causing her constituency. Also on the Podcast, Paul speaks with Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry on the approach his party is taking as regards Brexit plus Mark Durkan, former SDLP Leader, voices frustrations towards the British Government’s time wasting on answering questions concerning Ireland in the negotiations. The previous 4 weeks have been the most frantic, scary and confusing weeks in the process but never fear, Gerard Deane and Paul break it all down in our Brexit Watch segment. Topics covered include the recent House of Commons “meaningful vote”, value of cross border trade, Jeremy Corbyn’s visit to Derry and the upcoming 28th June EU Summit in Brussels. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

This month's episode, focusing on harvest preparation, comes to you from the Saltburn Monitor Farm and also features a piece on glyphosate stewardship with Jason Pole and Paul Gosling. It is hosted by AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Judith Stafford. For more harvest resources from AHDB visit [cereals.ahdb.org.uk/harvest](http://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/harvest) Find out more about the [Monitor Farm programme](http://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/monitorfarms) Glyphosate stewardship: [cereals.ahdb.org.uk/glyphosate](https://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/glyphosate) Soundtrack files were created by Serylis, Rutgermuller, Barrelcarb and Edtijo via Freesound.

Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling return with more news, views and analysis on the pending UK Exit from the European Union and how it may impact the North West of Ireland. Michel Barnier was a recent visitor to the City and met with civic leaders and local businesses as they attempted to re-enforce the case against a hard border. Jennifer McKeever, President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, attended the session in the Guildhall and she will discuss on the Podcast what she learnt from the meeting with the Chief Negotiator on Brexit for the EU, the challenges local businesses are facing & why Northern Ireland needs leadership in the Brexit Process. (8:20) Darach MacDonald recently launched his book "Hard Border" at the Holywell Trust Building earlier this month. Darach explains in his conversation with Paul (and in his book) how the border has impacted on families over the decades, how it splits communities but why he believes the border in the last 10 years has been the best it has ever been. (29:50) At present the hospitality sector is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff whether it is kitchen or cleaning staff. Brendan Duddy speaks of the uphill struggle his group has had in trying to fill roles. (18:21) Also on the Podcast we hear from David McMullan from County Armagh Community Development Group on border Unionist Community Attitudes to Brexit (24:20) and Pauline from Derry Well Women poses the Brexit Question on EHIC's future (37:00).

Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling return with more news, views and analysis on the pending UK Exit from the European Union and how it may impact the North West of Ireland. Michel Barnier was a recent visitor to the City and met with civic leaders and local businesses as they attempted to re-enforce the case against a hard border. Jennifer McKeever, President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, attended the session in the Guildhall and she will discuss on the Podcast what she learnt from the meeting with the Chief Negotiator on Brexit for the EU, the challenges local businesses are facing & why Northern Ireland needs leadership in the Brexit Process. (8:20) Darach MacDonald recently launched his book "Hard Border" at the Holywell Trust Building earlier this month. Darach explains in his conversation with Paul (and in his book) how the border has impacted on families over the decades, how it splits communities but why he believes the border in the last 10 years has been the best it has ever been. (29:50) At present the hospitality sector is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff whether it is kitchen or cleaning staff. Brendan Duddy speaks of the uphill struggle his group has had in trying to fill roles. (18:21) Also on the Podcast we hear from David McMullan from County Armagh Community Development Group on border Unionist Community Attitudes to Brexit (24:20) and Pauline from Derry Well Women poses the Brexit Question on EHIC's future (37:00).

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Podcast’s Brexit Focus returns for its 4th episode and is presented by Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling. The Farming and Food Industry is facing financial hurdles as the withdrawal from the European Union beckons. For farmers, subsidies funded through the Common Agriculture Policy remain in the dark as to whether they will still be entitled to the fund and if so will subsidies see a heavy decrease under new arrangements? Paul chats to William Taylor, Northern Ireland Co-Ordinator for Farmers for Action on the issue. Regarding the food industry Kamel Scarpello, Founder of Scarpello Bakery operating out of Newtoncunningham, discusses the impact of cross border Food production since the EU Referendum such as the fluctuating production pricing between Sterling and Euro and how it is cutting into profits. Gerard and Paul look back at the developments since our last episode in Brexit Watch and Paul answers a listener's question concerning reciprocal cross border Health arrangements. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Podcast’s Brexit Focus returns for its 4th episode and is presented by Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling. The Farming and Food Industry is facing financial hurdles as the withdrawal from the European Union beckons. For farmers, subsidies funded through the Common Agriculture Policy remain in the dark as to whether they will still be entitled to the fund and if so will subsidies see a heavy decrease under new arrangements? Paul chats to William Taylor, Northern Ireland Co-Ordinator for Farmers for Action on the issue. Regarding the food industry Kamel Scarpello, Founder of Scarpello Bakery operating out of Newtoncunningham, discusses the impact of cross border Food production since the EU Referendum such as the fluctuating production pricing between Sterling and Euro and how it is cutting into profits. Gerard and Paul look back at the developments since our last episode in Brexit Watch and Paul answers a listener's question concerning reciprocal cross border Health arrangements. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Trust’s Brexit Focus Podcast, presented by Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling, returns this month with news, interviews and discussion. During his visit to the North-West Yanus Varoufakis, former Greek Finance Minister spoke with Paul. He voiced his own experience in dealing with the European Commission and how those experiences may emulate Northern Ireland following the UK’s exit from the EU. We hear from Senator Mark Daly who is chairing a study looking at the impact of Brexit on the Republic of Ireland and what it will mean on the possible reunification of Ireland. Finally Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson expresses her opinions on Irish reunification and negotiating with the British Government. Paul fields questions from members of the Derry Well Woman on our entitlement to use an European Health Insurance Card, Mobile phone Tariffs and if we have to pay visas to enter EU countries post-Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Trust’s Brexit Focus Podcast, presented by Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling, returns this month with news, interviews and discussion. During his visit to the North-West Yanus Varoufakis, former Greek Finance Minister spoke with Paul. He voiced his own experience in dealing with the European Commission and how those experiences may emulate Northern Ireland following the UK’s exit from the EU. We hear from Senator Mark Daly who is chairing a study looking at the impact of Brexit on the Republic of Ireland and what it will mean on the possible reunification of Ireland. Finally Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson expresses her opinions on Irish reunification and negotiating with the British Government. Paul fields questions from members of the Derry Well Woman on our entitlement to use an European Health Insurance Card, Mobile phone Tariffs and if we have to pay visas to enter EU countries post-Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

In this episode we hear from Paul Gosling and Jason Pole, AHDB, Jonathan Blake, ADAS, and former Monitor Farm host Mark Wood on planning fungicide programmes to give good control and protect efficacy.  [cereals.ahdb.org.uk/fungicidefutures](http://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/fungicidefutures)

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. In the first of our Brexit Focus Specials, Holywell Trust's Brexit Expert, Paul Gosling, tries to help us make sense of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. In this episode we discuss some Brexit basics - why the EU was formed in the first place, why certain British Politicians wanted to leave, each stage of the current negotiations and what to expect plus the impact it will have on Ireland and the North West in particular. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. In the first of our Brexit Focus Specials, Holywell Trust's Brexit Expert, Paul Gosling, tries to help us make sense of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. In this episode we discuss some Brexit basics - why the EU was formed in the first place, why certain British Politicians wanted to leave, each stage of the current negotiations and what to expect plus the impact it will have on Ireland and the North West in particular. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.