Rotary Radio UK

Leigh Baildham - ancient City of London Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers

Here Leigh Baildham of the ancient City of London Worshipful Company of Glass-Sellers talks about  work of the company's charitable fund and how it works with schools and others to support their work and promote the use of glass. They received its Charter from King Charles II in 1664 and was incorporated, with other guild/companies, to maintain the quality of products manufactured, imported and used in Britain. 

Pat Jeffery - Domestic Abuse

Rotarian Pat Jeffery talks about victims of domestic abuse.

History of Big Ben with Alan Hughes

Alan Hughes, MD of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London reveals the fascinating history of this famous bell whose sound is known across the world. He talks about the production of the bell, the people involved in the project and the possible skulduggery surrounding it.

Church Bells of London with Alan Hughes

Alan Hughes, MD of the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London talks about the history of church bells in the City of London.

Medway Youth Horizons

Rotarian Tony Muckley and Jack White, Commercial and Community Director of Chatham Town Football Club, discuss the establishment and ideas behind Medway Youth Horizons. This exciting project aims to bring together a range of experts and organisations that can provide opportunities for young people, particularly those not in education, employment or training. 

Heather Stuart - Rotary GN&I Chair

Steve Wood in conversation with Rotary GB&I Chair Heather Stuart.

Jasmine Harrison - The McIntyre Mini Globe Race

The McIntyre Mini Globe Race is one of the most audacious solo around-the-world challenges ever conceived. The race covers 28,000 miles. It should take around a year to complete. Rotarian Jasmine Harrison is a double World Record holder, having been the youngest woman to row the Atlantic solo, and the only woman to swim the full length of the British Isles and is now participating in the race. RRUK's reporter Brian Portway caught up with her in Cape Town.

Andy Bright speaks about Pulmonary Fibrosis

Steve Wood in conversation with Andy Bright of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Andy shares his personal experience of this little-known disease and information about the work of the APF group as it seeks to support those with the disease and makes contributions to research projects to find a cure.

Rotary Global Scholars

Each year Rotary sponsors a cohort of students to study at academic institutions in London. Steve Wood had the privilege of meeting three of them in a rather noisy cafe in London's West End. The resulting conversation is an uplifting event.

Kent Fire & Rescue with Ann Millington

Steve Wood in conversation with Ann Millington, the CEO of the Kent Fire & Rescue Service. In this podcast you will learn of the challenges facing KF&R in providing services to rural areas and how the new Rural Plan seeks to overcome them. We also learn about the wide range of additional services provided by KF&R and the impact of new technology.