Hello Hackney
Hackney senior citizens meet every week to discuss problems of social isolation among older people, what we are doing to prevent it, how we can help other people repair the connections they have lost, and create new social relationships. Making podcasts and radio is just one of the many ways we try to do it. These are all field recordings. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process — since 2010. By the way, Hackney is an inner-city borough of London, UK. Come and talk to us next time you are in our neighbourhood.
Episodes
April 30, 2019 • 24 mins
This episode is the first of a series of pilots for an updated Talking Food Radio. We used the same very basic equipment as the old radio show, and the same approach: conversation first, technology last. As the series progresses, we will adapt the recording method to suit the participants as well as the final goal - which requires much improved sound quality.
The pilot podcast track is a sequence of snippets from the 90-minute live ...
The pilot podcast track is a sequence of snippets from the 90-minute live ...
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March 18, 2019 • 12 mins
Brief excerpts from a much longer conversation – Hackney elders’ memories of school.
The voices belong to: Brian, Leonie, Megan, Rick, Wadley.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. This is open-mic recording in a public space, so sound quality is sometimes rough. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves.
Recorded 18 March 2019 in the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, Lond...
The voices belong to: Brian, Leonie, Megan, Rick, Wadley.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. This is open-mic recording in a public space, so sound quality is sometimes rough. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves.
Recorded 18 March 2019 in the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, Lond...
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March 11, 2019 • 22 mins
Excerpts from a much longer conversation about retirement – with people who have done it and others who haven’t.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Brian, Cathy, Clarenton, Marylin, Nicholas, Rick.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. This is open-mic recording in a public space, so sound quality is sometimes rough. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves.
Recorded 11 M...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Brian, Cathy, Clarenton, Marylin, Nicholas, Rick.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. This is open-mic recording in a public space, so sound quality is sometimes rough. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves.
Recorded 11 M...
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February 25, 2019 • 53 mins
Why we all have to talk more and hide less – friendships, commitment, belonging, resisting racism, respect – real stories and real values – an intergenerational meeting of minds.
The voices belong to: Brian, Chantel, Leonie, Rick, Vanessa, Wadley, Walter.
References:
Soon Gone – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002sqv
Small Island – Andrea Levy
Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive profess...
The voices belong to: Brian, Chantel, Leonie, Rick, Vanessa, Wadley, Walter.
References:
Soon Gone – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002sqv
Small Island – Andrea Levy
Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive profess...
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February 18, 2019 • 37 mins
Guest Chantel bravely engages with a bunch of pre-digital citizens – rebooting Hello Hackney Grassroots Radio at the Dalston Curve Garden.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Brian, Chantel, Rick, Walter.
Media reference - Soon Gone (not Soon Over) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002sqv
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — o...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Brian, Chantel, Rick, Walter.
Media reference - Soon Gone (not Soon Over) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002sqv
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — o...
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November 19, 2018 • 17 mins
A heavily-edited conversation that started with Andreas’ life as a shoemaker.
Voices: Andreas, Brian, Janette, Rick, Sallie and Walter.
Recorded 19 November 2018 in the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, London E8 3DF, UK.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Outro credit: excerpt from Horizontal Drift, Jare...
Voices: Andreas, Brian, Janette, Rick, Sallie and Walter.
Recorded 19 November 2018 in the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, London E8 3DF, UK.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Outro credit: excerpt from Horizontal Drift, Jare...
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November 19, 2018 • 14 mins
Brian tells us about his early life: growing up in Romford, his first job, National Service in Egypt, St Martin’s School of Art. The background crackling sounds are from the Pineapple House log fire.
This is an outtake from a longer group discussion.
Recorded 19 November 2018 in the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, London E8 3DF, UK.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources...
This is an outtake from a longer group discussion.
Recorded 19 November 2018 in the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, London E8 3DF, UK.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources...
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October 15, 2018 • 25 mins
On the day that Tracey Crouch announces the UK government strategy to combat loneliness, Hackney elders discuss their own understanding and experiences of loneliness and isolation.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Marylin, Mimi and Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 15 October 2018 in...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Marylin, Mimi and Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 15 October 2018 in...
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September 21, 2018 • 52 mins
Hackney elders talking with the young PEER UK ambassadors about growing up and living in Hackney.
The oldie voices belong to: Marylin, Paula, Peter, Rick, Sallie, Walter.
The PEER UK voices belong to Alice, Davinia, Dela, Elise, Mariam.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 21 September 2018 at ...
The oldie voices belong to: Marylin, Paula, Peter, Rick, Sallie, Walter.
The PEER UK voices belong to Alice, Davinia, Dela, Elise, Mariam.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 21 September 2018 at ...
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September 11, 2018 • 33 mins
Hackney oldies look back on their lives in a conversation that begins and ends with Hackney Carnival.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Mark, Paula, Peter and Rick.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 11 September 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Outro credit: excerpt from Horizont...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Mark, Paula, Peter and Rick.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 11 September 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Outro credit: excerpt from Horizont...
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August 28, 2018 • 35 mins
Hackney elders sharing how they keep themselves physically and mentally fit. Part 1 of a longer session.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Janette, Maralyn, Margaret, Paula, Peter and Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 28 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Outro credi...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Janette, Maralyn, Margaret, Paula, Peter and Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 28 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Outro credi...
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August 28, 2018 • 25 mins
Hackney elders talking about housing problems. Part 2 of a longer session. Listen to Part 1 first.
The voices belong to: Alice, Andreas, Maralyn, Paula, Peter, Sallie and Walter.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 28 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Outro credit: excerpt...
The voices belong to: Alice, Andreas, Maralyn, Paula, Peter, Sallie and Walter.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 28 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Outro credit: excerpt...
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August 7, 2018 • 25 mins
Hackney elders remembering their school days in London, Trinidad and Zimbabwe.
The voices belong to: Irene, Janette, Mark, Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 7 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
The voices belong to: Irene, Janette, Mark, Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 7 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
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July 27, 2018 • 40 mins
Miss Kakande brings her talk show back to Whitmore Community Centre.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Irene, Janette, Miss Kakande, Paula and Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Link: http://www.misskakande.com
Recorded 27 July 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
Outro credit: excerpt from Horizont...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Irene, Janette, Miss Kakande, Paula and Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Link: http://www.misskakande.com
Recorded 27 July 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
Outro credit: excerpt from Horizont...
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July 20, 2018 • 37 mins
Belén Barros leads a conversation with Hackney elders about old technology. Belén is a PhD candidate at the Northumbria University School of Design.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Belén, Chitra, Irene, Rick, Sallie and Stephen.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 20 July 2018 at Whitmore Comm...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Belén, Chitra, Irene, Rick, Sallie and Stephen.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 20 July 2018 at Whitmore Comm...
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June 29, 2018 • 64 mins
Miss Kakande brings her talk show to Whitmore Community Centre.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Irene, Janette, Mark, Maralyn, Megan, Mimi, Miss Kakande, Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Link: http://www.misskakande.com
Recorded 29 June 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
Outro credit: excerpt...
The voices belong to: Andreas, Irene, Janette, Mark, Maralyn, Megan, Mimi, Miss Kakande, Sallie.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Link: http://www.misskakande.com
Recorded 29 June 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
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June 15, 2018 • 33 mins
Nicky Branch, energy advisor at SHINE, is talking to Hackney elders about the range of free energy-related services available to disadvantaged Hackney residents.
The voices belong to: Bob, Maralyn, Megan, Mimi, Nicky, Sallie and Sheila. Five other people were part of the discussion, but are not heard on this episode.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal,...
The voices belong to: Bob, Maralyn, Megan, Mimi, Nicky, Sallie and Sheila. Five other people were part of the discussion, but are not heard on this episode.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal,...
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June 8, 2018 • 25 mins
Hackney elders are talking about their best friends, now and in the past, on Best Friends Day 8 June.
The voices belong to: Alice, Andreas, Irene, Janette, Mimi, Sallie, Trish.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 8 June 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
The voices belong to: Alice, Andreas, Irene, Janette, Mimi, Sallie, Trish.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 8 June 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
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June 8, 2018 • 9 mins
Wartime memories from Irene Lewington.
Recorded 8 June 2018.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
Recorded 8 June 2018.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
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June 1, 2018 • 39 mins
Paula Yassine, manager of St. Mary’s Secret Garden, leads a conversation about gardening and wellbeing.
The voices belong to: Dane, Megan, Paula, Rick, Rose, Sallie. Five other people were part of the discussion, but are not heard on this episode.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
From their own web...
The voices belong to: Dane, Megan, Paula, Rick, Rose, Sallie. Five other people were part of the discussion, but are not heard on this episode.
This is a field recording. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process.
From their own web...
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