East Marshian Chronicles

Aug 19 2024 40 ep. 24 mins
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Podcasting from the Edge of Things on Grimsby's historic East Marsh.

Our podcasts started in 2021, and last year we posted over a dozen podcasts, covering events, activities, chats with partner organisations.  They range from 90 seconds to 48 minutes, and many are with our new host, Dan, the EMU Operations Manager)   
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Weelsby Academy - Our Vision of A Greener East Marsh

Aug 19 2024 21 mins  
As proud recipients of Project Grant Funding from Create NEL, East Marsh United were able to run workshops with a class of Year 5 pupils from Weelsby Academy, working with The Colour Foundry to imagine a rewilded local landscape.Using sound recordings, mark making techniques and digital art, they created a magical space to be explored. 'Wild Pixels' their vision for a 'Greener East

Lisa Bartlett from Foresight

Mar 13 2024 31 mins  
Continuing our journey along Freeman Street, we pass by The Warehouse. A quick left turn into Newmarket Street, and we chance upon the unassuming frontage of Foresight. Opening the door, we enter a labyrinth of wonderful people doing wonderful work...Foresight is a dedicated organisation committed to meeting the needs and requirements of disabled individuals, their families, and ca

Carolyn Doyley, The Toy Library & Tree Planting

Feb 20 2024 26 mins  
And we're back for 2024! In today's episode, recorded last December, Dan talks with EMU's own Carolyn Doyley about a couple of projects that go live this week.First they discuss 'The Toy Cupboard' - our new venture with our friends at the NSPCC. This is a beautiful little spot in Freeman Street Market where parents and carers of pre-school children can borrow toys for a small fee.

We are ONE Foundation

Dec 17 2023 28 mins  
In today's episode we leave the cosy confines of the East Marshian Chronicles studio, and take our mobile unit out for the first time.After a short walk up Freeman Street, turning onto Newmarket Street we come upon We are ONE Foundation - a grassroots charity staffed solely by volunteers, which works to provide support for people facing food poverty including the homeless, those in

Richard Askam from Projekt Renewable

Oct 17 2023 37 mins  
Wondering what those new shipping containers next to the Fishing Heritage Centre are all about? Well today we find out! These containers are the home of Projekt Renewable, 'an educational and cultural destination to inspire a generation', and today Dan talks to director Richard Askam all about it. Richard and Dan discuss the Projekt's humble beginnings, unfamiliar spelling choices,

Harbour Place

Oct 09 2023 33 mins  
We continue our current series of discussions with other organisations seeking to effect positive change in Grimsby's East Marsh and surrounding areas. In this episode, Dan interviews Robin Barr and Denny Batty from Harbour Place outreach and night shelter about their work with disenfranchised and vulnerable people, and their commitment to reducing and eventually eradicating homele

Paula Graves on community-led housing

Sep 30 2023 39 mins  
In this episode, Dan Humphrey speaks with Paula Graves, East Marsh United's own Community-Led Housing Manager.They discuss the current state of private renting, and what EMU is doing to combat this in our role as an 'ethical landlord'.Paula can be contacted at:[email protected]..................................................................................................

Sandra Ritchie from We Are F.I.S.H.

Sep 24 2023 41 mins  
Our new season continues with the next in our series of interviews with other groups effecting positive change in the Grimsby area. This week, EMU's own Dan Humphrey talks with Sandra Ritchie from We Are F.I.S.H. about their work with local families and public spaces.Find out more at:https://www.facebook.com/wearefishgy/https://www.instagram.com/wearefishgy/www.wearefish.org.uk....

Vicky Dunn from Grimsby Community Energy

Sep 11 2023 29 mins  
Welcome to Season Three!!!We're kicking off with a series of conversations between East Marsh United's own Dan Humphrey and friends, colleagues and allies from other local organisations working towards positive change.Today's interview is with Vicky Dunn from Grimsby Community Energy, a co-operative who are dedicated to bringing sustainable community energy projects to our area....

Postcards for the King

Sep 03 2023 32 mins  
In this episode Josie Moon talks to Sue Baker and Caroline Gooch about a musical project with our East Marsh schools that has been quite a journey. In 2020 Josie began the Anthem for the East Marsh project, a plan to write a community song featuring ideas and lyrics from the community. Sue and Caroline undertook work in all six schools to gather ideas from the children for the song