Podcasts about Swan River

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Send us a textI spent the day soaking up the sights, sounds, and soil-stained goodness of the 2025 Perth Garden Show at McCallum Park, great vibes!Right by the Swan River, the place was packed with plant lovers, growers, weekend diggers, and sustainability legends from across WA.There were lush display gardens to explore, passionate stallholders sharing tips, and loads of hands-on wisdom flying around—from native planting and permaculture to composting, worm farms, and water-wise tricks. The Rewilding Zone was buzzing all day, where I got to set up shop next to Mel from Rewilding Suburbia and chat with some inspiring humans about bringing nature back into our suburbs.Support the show

Keeper Of The Greens segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is brought to you by John Deere Golf. When you work where others play, you need a partner you can trust to keep your course in perfect condition. Find your nearest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J⁠ohn Deere dealer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deere.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shane Baker is Superintendent of Mosman Park Golf Club in Perth, Western Australia. Born and bred in Perth Shane kind of stumbled across greenkeeping during his high school years. Taking time during school to work in sports turf, Shane was soon working on the hallowed grounds of the WACA. Preparing turf for all manner of sports saw Shane gain a wealth of experience early on, as did his time working at Mount Lawley Golf Club. He also gained more experience working at The Western Australian Golf Club and attending the Ohio program which took him to Oakmont GC in the USA.Shane's career has been anything but a straight line. Between working on numerous golf courses and the WACA ground in Perth, to working at exploring countless golf courses in the USA, Shane has gained more experience than your average greenkeeper which led him to his current long term post of 9 years as Superintendent at Mosman Park Golf Club.Granted, the 9 hole golf course of Mosman Park is probably one you're not familiar with however, that doesn't mean it's one you shouldn't know about. Perched high above a magnificent rock cutting of the Swan River, Mosman Park GC is a unique golf course for not only it's beautiful yet tranquil city location, but also its mostly Santa Ana couch green surfaces. Yes, you heard me correctly, Santa Ana greens! Shane gives us an insight into the unique site the golf course is built on and just how interesting the golf course itself is. From its natural setting, to the water challenges, to the turf surfaces, to the routing of the course, this conversation has it all.Join me for another fantastic ride to the west coast of Australia and an interesting insight into another fantastic greenkeeping career, this time with Superintendent Shane Baker.You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!⁠The Golfing Greenkeeper - Instagram⁠⁠The Golfing Greenkeeper - Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠The Golfing Greenkeeper TV - YouTubeSend me an email to - thegolfinggreenkeeper@gmail.comPeople and places mentioned in this podcast:Mosman Park Golf ClubMount Lawley Golf ClubThe Western Australian Golf ClubWACA Ground - WikiOhio International Intern ProgramOakmont Country ClubQuail Hollow ClubAraluen EstateNedlands Golf ClubPoint Walter Golf CourseSea View Golf ClubFremantle Public Golf CourseCottesloe Golf ClubGolf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia (GCSAWA)7 Mile Beach GolfEP.118 The Design Brief: Rob Collins - King Collins Dormer - SpotifyEP.102 Keeper of the Greens - Idris Evans (The Western Australian Golf Club) - SpotifyEP.33 Keeper of the Green - Nathan Bennett (Royal Adelaide Golf Club)

Terri-ann White, founder of Upswell Publishing, reads from and talks about her own book Finding Theodore and Brina. We talk about how the book came about, how her relationship with the book and its characters have changed over time, notions of memoir, memory, writing place, on what can and can't be known, the power of stories, reclamation, The Swan River, time, and lots more. To obtain a copy of Finding Theodore and Brina visit: https://upswellpublishing.com/product/finding-theodore-and-brinaVisit Upswell: https://upswellpublishing.com/

A special Saturday Breakfast broadcast from the banks of the Swan River as part of the River Guardians Festival:19:10 Two year old peppermint tree suddenly very sick23:59 Can you induce flowering and fruiting with a dragon fruit cactus?45:45 Caterpillar infestation near a lilac treeSubscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Tom Doyle joins Squirly fresh off one of the most prolific Marlin Cups in recent history to talk metro Blue Marlin fishing, changing fishing areas and Barramundi in the Swan River

Lehmo stepped in today in place of Fat while he swans around the Swan River in the west. A much more comprehensive (and coherent) wrap of sport form Lehmo to kick off the show We track Bill down somewhere between Crown and Optus Stadium. Brag Artist is back with some pretty awesome members of the family flexing. Then how’s this for a line-up…. Ben Cousins, Mark Skaife and Bryce Cotton from the Perth Wild Cats. Lehmo serves up his own top 5 and then cracks the lid on a ripper of a Joke to kick into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Judkin - MSWA Senior Events Officer Chris Kolvik - MSWA Ocean Ride Participant MSWA Ocean Ride will return for its 15th year on Sunday, 6 April 2025, offering a brand-new location, fresh cycle routes and five distances to choose from. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or still in training wheels, participants can ride for a new personal best – whether that be in their total distance or in their fundraising total – all while making a life-changing difference to West Aussies living with neurological conditions. Riders taking on the 130km challenge will enjoy views of the river to the ocean, starting and finishing at the Event Village in Burswood Park, which will be awash with activity. Meanwhile, our shorter routes will offer a scenic loop along the cycle paths of the Swan River – the perfect day out in Perth for the whole family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grayson's off to Swan River for Black Friday, so Reader's holding down the fort on his own. Today, he's chatting about some fun local Christmas events coming up this weekend, the possible return of Desperate Housewives, the NFL's love of Uncrustables, and an Alaskan turkey drop in time for U.S. Thanksgiving. And Samuel L. Jackson gets honest about the Oscars!

10 year old Tay from Swan River would like a gift for her and her dog.

Catherine MacDougall - Co-founder, Prepare Produce Provide Rishaye Shaw - Youth Ambassador Kepa Kwab is a Non-alcoholic beverage designed to fund and grow its parent program Djinda Ngardak; which provides mentoring and employment pathways for vulnerable youth. Prepare Produce Provide in collaboration with Funk Drinks Co, Chef Rohan Park, 14k By Araluen, Elder and Australian Bush Food Specialist Dale Tilbrook, Marvick Native Farms, Belmont City College and Patrick O'Brian from North Metro TAFE created a bespoke Non-Alcoholic Beverage.  A unique partnership was formed to showcase the very special Bilya Project: Ni! Derbyl Yerrigan Waanginy (Listen! The Swan River is Speaking) ~ providing a sensory narrative about the Swan River. Lead by Noongar elders, professional artists, and environmental scientists. A celebration of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moondyne Joe is Western Australia's most famous Bushranger, but as first time guest Angus Gordon tells us, he is more famous for his jail escapes than his bush ranging!Note: Angus was raw dogging this report and let us know he got a couple of names wrong: the convict he called Simon Levey was actually named Solomon and the Governor of Swan River was Hampton not Hudson.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:46 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSupport the show on Apple podcasts and get bonus eps in the app: http://apple.co/dogoon Live show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Refugia' is an unparalleled work of vision and political fury from Noongar and Yawuru poet and scholar Elfie Shiosaki. Inspired by the beeliar (Swan River) and the NASA James Webb Space Telescope's first year of science, this collection draws on colonial archives to contest the occupation of Noongar Country. As the bicentennial year of the colony of Western Australia approaches, Shiosaki looks to the stars and back to the earth to make sense of memory and the afterlife of imperial violence.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Elfie Shiosaki about her ever-expanding galaxy of stories around the Swan River colony, exploring the history and resilience of Noongar people through her work, and how her research has revealed a new vision for understanding the past and possibilities for the future.

'Refugia' is an unparalleled work of vision and political fury from Noongar and Yawuru poet and scholar Elfie Shiosaki. Inspired by the beeliar (Swan River) and the NASA James Webb Space Telescope's first year of science, this collection draws on colonial archives to contest the occupation of Noongar Country. As the bicentennial year of the colony of Western Australia approaches, Shiosaki looks to the stars and back to the earth to make sense of memory and the afterlife of imperial violence. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Elfie Shiosaki about her ever-expanding galaxy of stories around the Swan River colony, exploring the history and resilience of Noongar people through her work, and how her research has revealed a new vision for understanding the past and possibilities for the future.

It's Friday, and Grayson and Reader are talking Comic-Con, stranded astronauts, new words and the lifespan of drinkers vs. non-drinkers. As well, a tough sports week, with the Riders' loss in Montreal and the Canadian soccer drone scandal. And Reader's off to the Northwest Roundup in Swan River!

Northwest Roundup & Exhibition President Lesley Sembaluk chats with Danny Ismond on the GX94 Morning Show about this weeks attractions.

Ann is kayaking on the Swan River in Perth with her friend Miles Parsons – they drop the hydrophone to listen to the animals under the water.

Happy Monday! Today Eddie recaps his evening at Lobsterfest and weekend in Swan River, while Reader was at the Golden Sheaf Awards. As well, Grad season is underway, a Facebook memory reminds the guys that time is flying by, and Metallica meets Fortnite! The Riders are unbeaten - through the preseason, and Eddie's skeet shooting skills have improved!

It's Monday, and Eddie and Reader recap their weekend. Reader was in Swan River for the Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement supper, while Eddie took in Football Night in Saskatchewan. As well, they give away tickets to see a medium at the PHC, and apparently some emojis have sound now! Barb from the Yorkton Exhibition Association stops by to reveal the details on this year's summer fair, and the guys revisit classic TV tunes from their childhood!

Karl bets Millsy he thinks he can find at least five people that still swim in the river...   Image: Kevin Smith / Explore Parks WASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode:  - Dan continues to check out social run groups while completing his first full week of preparation for Transcend - Matt has an up and down week, pulling up sore from the Bridges 10k last weekend - Sinead has another consistent week & manages to snag a Strava crown at 6 months pregnant Results: The 5th Annual Swan River Fun Run took place on Saturday 20th April. Results for the Half Marathon, 5k & 10k can be found here - https://my.raceresult.com/276136/  Xterra Dunsborough took place over the weekend. Benjamin Forbes took out the Long Course, Dave Byrne the Half Marathon & Blake Hose the 10km - https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1721&EId=4 Debbie Donald came 4th at Christchurch Half Marathon, which doubled as the NZ Half Marathon champs in a time of 1:17:19 - https://results.timingsports.com/list/christchurchmarathon/2024/21R/ Ben Chamberlain finishes 5th at Melbourne's Run the Tan, in a close race with only 9 seconds separating the top 5 - https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29617&EId=1 - Matthew Ramsden backs up after last weekends National 5,000m Championship victory to compete at the Diamond League opener in China (Xiamen) as he chases an Olympic qualifier, running 13.26:60 - https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7174050?eventId=10229609&gender=M    Upcoming: London Marathon is taking place as we record, with several WA athletes competing - results recap coming next weekend Perth 32 (WAMC) takes place next Sunday 28th April - https://www.wamc.org.au/event/perth-32 Lighthorse ultra runs over next weekend 27th & 28th April - https://lighthorseultra.com.au/ The 2024 Gallipoli Run (1km, 4km & 8km distance) takes place on Sunday the 28th of April. In partnership with Legacy WA, to commemorate our service men and women - https://www.athleticswest.com.au/events/225199 Wrapping up this weekend episode, Matt sits down with Shane Johnstone to discuss his recent Bibbulmun Track FKT attempt.  Follow us on Instagram @warunningpod Email us at warunningpod@outlook.com Join our Strava group at https://www.strava.com/clubs/1182797 Wishing you all a great week in running and see you next week!

A special Saturday Breakfast broadcast from the banks of the Swan River as part of the inaugural River Guardians Festival:12:49 Suggestions on what to use for a non invasive small tree or shrub to grow next to paving. 28:52 Guest interview with Dr Kerry Trayler from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction.40:45 Is your lime tree leaves going brown at the tips? Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne filling in for Sabrina Hahn.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

A special Saturday Breakfast broadcast from the banks of the Swan River as part of the inaugural River Guardians Festival:12:49 Suggestions on what to use for a non invasive small tree or shrub to grow next to paving. 28:52 Guest interview with Dr Kerry Trayler from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction40:45 Is your lime tree leaves going brown at the tips? Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne filling in for Sabrina HahnSubscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Travel expert and BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton has been seeing the sights across the ditch in Perth. Megan's been taking in the sights of the city and touring the Swan River- as well as checking out the coffee and indigenous food available. Read more about Megan's recommendations for visiting Perth here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hockey weekend! The Terriers game is on Saturday, meanwhile Eddie is going to Swan River for a fundraising Stamps game. Reader is opening for the Bromantics on Saturday. Reader gets a spider plant, Eddie asks people stupid things they did for love, then serenades Reader with songs from "That's My Jam"! ~ Eddie Q & Reader

It'sMonday, and Eddie Q and Reader are back after a busy weekend. Eddie was in Swan River to make a presentation at the Stampeders' game, and to celebrate an early Valentine's Day, while Reader got to introduce the Bromantics on Saturday night at the Painted hand Casino! They chat about that, recap the Super Bowl, and catch up with Calvin from the Yorkton Terriers, to get an update on their Season Ticket Blitz.

The Old Perth Courthouse is the city's oldest surviving building. It was built in 1836 to assert the supremacy of British law in the Swan River Colony and soon became integral to legal and civic life. It was designed in a classical 19th century Greek revival style and is one of two remaining examples of the work of Colonial Engineer Henry Revelly. It was also the scene of the infamous 1925 'Murder on the Dancefloor' trial of Audrey Jacob.

In this episode, we take some time to discuss the land reforms of 1831 which lay the roots for issues decades in the future, as well as talk about the Swan River legislative council and some convict mutinies. Finally, we end the episode with an overview on John Macarthur's death, and the legacy he leaves on the Australian colonies.

Isabel Vieira with the latest on Alcoa's Kwinana refinery closure, a Swan River proposal and Perth bakery expansions.

The Quicky will be back with new episodes from January 15, but until then here's one of our favourite episodes of this year. Thank you so much for being a part of The Quicky in 2023.  2023 saw 11 shark attacks in Australia, 3 of them fatal. In February, 16 year old Stella Berry was bitten and killed by a bull shark in Perth's Swan River. It's the first shark fatality for Australia in 2023, and the first in The Swan River in a century.  We all know there are sharks in ocean. We all know that they are dangerous predators.  But do you know what to do when confronted with one?  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to a man who was bitten by a shark not far from the same spot that Stella Berry was killed. We also hear from a shark safety diver who works with sharks every day, about what not to do if you come face to face with one of the oceans deadliest hunters.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Andriana Fragola - Shark Safety Diver and Marine Biologist Tik Tok Cameron Wrathall - Shark Attack Survivor Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore the colonisation of the Swan River Colony (Western Australia) under Captain James Stirling. In addition, we follow the conflict between Governor Darling and the "Freer" Press to its conclusion, examine Australia's first, and possibly largest, bank robbery, and discuss the expansion of the Legislative Council.

Three acoustic shark monitors will soon be installed in the Swan River – but authorities are yet to tag a single adult bull shark in the estuary since teenager Stella Berry was fatally attacked earlier this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 17th of August 1832 a duel was fought on the shores of the Swan River in the newly established colony of Western Australia. The combatants were two prominent citizens, 28 year old Solicitor William Naire Clark and former Naval officer and merchant George French Johnson.

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews With Chris Brown, Today's guest is Swan River Mayor Lance Jacobson. ****NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE AT THE ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE**** ******************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

I HATE magpies. Always doing their best to make themselves get hit on the highways. That's what I talk about today, as well as SJHL action, a wrap up on my weekend including the fine folks at Peavy Mart in Swan River, and the Melville Model Train show on Sunday.

It's Thursday, and Eddie Q and Reader are surprised by an unexpected test of the building's fire alarm system! As well, Eddie took his car for a wash in the rain, and the guys remember their first horror movie experiences. And a special guest calls in to chat about Spooktoberfest in Swan River!

Today we chat with Jenna Koutecky from Swan Valley Communities that Care as she gives all the details about Spooktoberfest at the Swan Valley Historical Museum Grounds! ~ Eddie Q

It's Tuesday, and today Reader & Eddie Q thank the city workers freshening up the lines on roads around town, and bid a fond farewell to Sum 41. As well, Reader almost got stuck in the elevator this morning, and they are joined by a special guest to recap Saturday night's fundraiser in Swan River!

It's Monday, and Reader & Eddie Q recap their weekends in Swan River and Canora, respectively. As well, the late, great Prince gets a highway named after him in Minnesota, the guys are joined by some special guests to chat about some community band events., and they reveal a cool contest, that could see your kid win a ride to school in a MONSTER TRUCK!

It's Friday, and today, Reader and Eddie Q are talking about surprise items (good and bad) that previous owners left in used cars. As well, Eddie has a bad bug dream, Reader's getting ready to head to Swan River for a fun event on the weekend, and they're looking forward to new releases from Ed Sheeran and the late, great Gord Downie!

It's Mid-Week Wednesday, and today, Reader and Eddie Q are talking the return of bugs for Spring, the jerkiness of Canada Geese, they're joined by a special guest, to chat about a fun event coming up in Swan River. Also, Eddie calls out Old Man Reader on his lack of Fall Out Boy knowledge!

Earlier this month 16 year old Stella Berry was bitten and killed by a shark in Perth's Swan River. It's the first shark fatality for Australia in 2023, and the first in The Swan River in a century.  We all know there are sharks in ocean. We all know that they are dangerous predators.  But do you know what to do when confronted with one?  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to a man who was bitten by a shark not far from the same spot that Stella Berry was killed. We also hear from a shark safety diver who works with sharks every day, about what not to do if you come face to face with one of the oceans deadliest hunters.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Andriana Fragola - Shark Safety Diver and Marine Biologist Tik Tok Cameron Wrathall - Shark Attack Survivor Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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O programa em português, na íntegra, que foi ao ar neste domingo pela rádio SBS na Austrália. Jovem de 16 anos morre após ataque de tubarão no popular Swan River, Perth. Conversamos com José Roca, curador da exposição Rivermouth em Melbourne. Mais informações sobre o português preso na Nova Zelândia, acusado de tráfico e, no esporte, Jorge Jesus é o mais novo nome cogitado para técnico da seleção brasileira. Mais as notícias do dia e música.

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Many of us will have starkly different opinions when it comes to Christmas tree decorating, from the correct date to put it up to whether clear or colorful lights instill the most festive cheer. Now a new debate has been sparked, and Christmas lovers just aren't sure what to think. Republican Georgia senate candidate Herschel Walker went in a really…unusual direction with his latest campaign speech by talking about who would win in a fight between vampires and werewolves. A Perth drone company has conceded Sunday night's City of Light event was “an expensive show” after 50 of its drones fell from the sky into the Swan River in front of thousands of onlookers. Find me at: www.tonyphenderson.com Music: www.klyma.com

Rencontre avec Julie Paturau, qui est championne d'Afrique 2022 de kite foil. Elle a des ambitions de représenter Maurice aux JO de Paris de 2024 dans cette discipline. Elle profite de son séjour comme étudiante à Perth pour s'entraîner sur l'immense océan Indien à coté sans oublier la Swan River.

In this week's episode of Spinsterhood Reimagined, I talk to Australian author, Donna Ward. In her first book, She I Dare Not Name: A Spinster's Meditations On Life, Donna explores, through a collection of essays, the meaning and purpose that she has found in her life as a woman who has lived almost entirely without a partner or children.  Donna is the founder of literary journal, Indigo: The Journal of Western Australian Creative Writing, and her prose can be found in respected journals and anthologies internationally and online; she also has a past life as a psychotherapist and social worker.In our conversation, Donna touches on her upbringing on the banks of the Swan River in Perth, her time as a social worker and a psychotherapist, how she realised in her forties that she would not achieve her desire to have a family, and her thoughts around the period of time when her friends ‘disappeared' into family life. We also talk about the time Donna became aware of the the stigma associated with being single and childless; how she coined the term ‘familied' in her book, and how she felt that she was “falling out of society” due to her position in life; her experience of being alone during lockdown in Melbourne during which time she wasn't allowed to form a ‘bubble'; and how the community narrative during that time was primarily focussed on families.Our conversation includes Donna's experience of loneliness and how she refers to it as ‘the gritty beast'; and how, actually, facing the dark sides of life head on is what makes us the best version of ourselves. And finally, Donna shares her belief that the joys and ecstasies of life are the same whether you're married with children, or single and childless. I sincerely hope that you all enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.Donna can be found on Instagram: @donnawardwriter. She can also be found on Twitter: @donnawardwriter. UK Link to Donna's book, She I Dare Not Name: https://www.amazon.co.uk/She-Dare-Not-Name-Meditations/dp/1760876291US Link to Donna's book, She I Dare Not Name: https://www.amazon.com/She-I-Dare-Not-Name/dp/1760876291/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimaginedFollow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggesonEmail me: lucymeggeson@gmail.com