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Member of the Scottish Parliament Paul O'Kane speaks to people who are doing extraordinary things in towns and villages across West Scotland region. Paul's guests come from areas across the West, and include a parent talking about bringing up a family in Neilston, members of the team from RSPB Lochwinnoch discussing the importance of their conservation work, and representatives of Johnstone Burgh Football Club reflecting on the team's recent Scottish Junior Cup glory.

Episodes

  1. Barrhead Young Citizen of the Year

    10/14/2025

    Barrhead Young Citizen of the Year

    Paul talks to Barrhead Young Citizen of the Year Award winner, James Gribble, and runner up, Layla McCloskey, about being nominated for the award, their ambitions for the future, and what is the best thing about living in Barrhead.

    29 min
  2. Bridge of Weir: The Bridge

    10/07/2025

    Bridge of Weir: The Bridge

    Paul speaks to Paul Birch and Ian Kerr about the important local services The Bridge Community Centre and Post Office has been providing to the people of Bridge of Weir for the last 14 years.

    28 min
  3. Linwood: Building the War Memorial

    09/30/2025

    Linwood: Building the War Memorial

    Paul speaks to members of the Linwood War Memorial Association, Joan Melville and Neil McLean, about the organisation's long-term goal of delivering a ‘living memorial’ to the people of Linwood who have given their lives in war and conflict.

    32 min
  4. Lochwinnoch: A Bird's Eye View

    09/23/2025

    Lochwinnoch: A Bird's Eye View

    Paul talks to Tabby Lamont and Dan Snowdon about their work at the Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve, and some of the unique species that visitors should look out for.

    31 min
  5. Johnstone Burgh: Becoming Champions

    09/16/2025

    Johnstone Burgh: Becoming Champions

    Paul speaks to Johnstone Burgh FC co-owner, Jack Henderson; Manager, Murdo MacKinnon; and Club Secretary, Jacqueline MacLauchlan, about the team’s historic Scottish Junior Cup win, touring the silverware around Johnstone, and the Club’s ambitions for the future.

    36 min
  6. A Kilbarchan Perspective

    09/09/2025

    A Kilbarchan Perspective

    Paul chats to Norman 'Norrie' Kerr about the history of the village of Kilbarchan, as well as the work of the Kilbarchan General Society, one of the oldest charitable organisations in Scotland.

    34 min
  7. Living in Neilston

    09/02/2025

    Living in Neilston

    Paul speaks to parent Lucy Rome about living and raising a family in the village of Neilston in East Renfrewshire.

    26 min
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Member of the Scottish Parliament Paul O'Kane speaks to people who are doing extraordinary things in towns and villages across West Scotland region. Paul's guests come from areas across the West, and include a parent talking about bringing up a family in Neilston, members of the team from RSPB Lochwinnoch discussing the importance of their conservation work, and representatives of Johnstone Burgh Football Club reflecting on the team's recent Scottish Junior Cup glory.

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  • Creator
    Paul O'Kane
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul O'Kane 2025
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