Grey Matters More

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A new podcast reveals a time rich army of volunteers and people embracing new challenges as they take on the retirement years.Many people dream of retirement but the reality of giving up work can often be stressful and traumatic. Boredom, loss of status and depression can kick in after you've clocked off for the last time.A brand new podcast series focuses on ways of tackling one of the most challenging transitions many of us ever face.Grey Matters has been produced by three recently retired friends whose credits include the BBC, ITN, Sky,and much more. They have all faced the sudden realisation of retirement and the ups and downs it can bring. They talk from personal experience.

Episodes

  1. Volunteers energise a local museum and preserve a town’s history.

    2D AGO

    Volunteers energise a local museum and preserve a town’s history.

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” We visit Malton Museum to learn how a small, volunteer-run collection turns two rooms into a living archive, linking a Roman cavalry fort to today’s racing town. Volunteers share how outreach, oral history, and tours keep heritage alive while offering purpose and skills. • why time after big life changes can fuel volunteering • how a two-room museum curates 20,000 artefacts • front-of-house, collections, exhibitions and outreach roles • recording living memory for future generations • school sessions with a Roman legionary and handling kits • adult walking tours on Romans, brewing, racing and Georgian streets • the value of volunteer hours to the local economy • Roman cavalry roots and the modern racing industry • a chance Roman coin hoard and its research impact • digital booking, festivals and growing new programmes • pride of place, new skills and social bonds Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard and are keen to get involved, please click the link below. https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/get-involved/ Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    39 min
  2. Volunteering with wildlife trusts transforms quarries into wetlands restoring nature and purpose while also making friends.

    FEB 19

    Volunteering with wildlife trusts transforms quarries into wetlands restoring nature and purpose while also making friends.

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” We visit North Cave Wetlands to see how a former quarry is becoming a thriving reserve and how volunteering can restore both landscapes and a sense of purpose. Marie from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Emma, a long-time volunteer, share roles, training, and stories that make getting involved easy and rewarding. • Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s scale, history, and 115 reserves • How North Cave Wetlands grew from quarry to haven • Volunteer roles from habitat work to education • Livestock checking and conservation grazing explained • Public engagement at Spurn lighthouse and Living Seas Centre • Training in ID skills, surveys, peatland, and youth work • Office and digital roles for all abilities • Finding meaning after retirement through nature and community • The UK-wide Wildlife Trusts federation and advocacy power • Practical steps to start small and get involved Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard and are keen to get involved, please click the links below. https://www.ywt.org.uk/get-involved https://www.ywt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    27 min
  3. Making the most out of retirement: What Happens When Everyday People Bring Our History to Life.

    FEB 8

    Making the most out of retirement: What Happens When Everyday People Bring Our History to Life.

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” We board HMS Belfast to explore how volunteers keep history alive at Imperial War Museums, from front-of-house storytelling to steel conservation and remote research. Eugene, Nicole, Joseph and Christine share how purpose, skills and community grow when people give time. • IWM’s focus on social history and human stories of conflict • Why HMS Belfast relies on volunteers for daily conservation • Discovery roles and hands-on history for visitor engagement • Remote digital projects open to worldwide volunteers • Simple application windows and supportive induction • Personal benefits: confidence, purpose, friendships, mental health • Nicole on flexible monthly volunteering and soft skills • Joseph on conserving original materials and documenting changes • Christine on schools work, sensory access and lifelong learning • Hosts reflect on immersive exhibits and free entry at Lambeth If you have some spare time and fancy volunteering at the Imperial War Museums, then click on the link below. https://www.iwm.org.uk/volunteer Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode  Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    32 min
  4. Grey Matters More: Courses

    JAN 23

    Grey Matters More: Courses

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” Following the dream,  Trying something that you have always wanted to do. This episode discovering how to become a writer and living in the wild. With advice from special guests Richard D Rhodes and Jamie from Howlbushcraft. See below on their You Tube videos about the Ramblers Discover the joy of a Ramblers group walk "It's paradise": Our Community Champions in the Cairngorms. The Out There Award, summer 2025 Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    33 min
  5. Grey Matters More : We join the "Blue Cross" and learn how to help our four legged friends

    JAN 16

    Grey Matters More : We join the "Blue Cross" and learn how to help our four legged friends

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” You cannot better seeing a wagging tail.  We go behind the scenes at the Blue Cross to discover just how to keep our four legged friends safe and happy.  If you want to get involved with the Blue Cross team please follow the link below https://www.bluecross.org.uk/get-involved Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    26 min

  6. JAN 15

    Grey Matters More: Helping those in need

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” We often think some events are impossible. They will never happen to us. However, that’s not always the case.  We’ll delve behind the scenes at York Food Bank to discover the importance of organisations like this.  Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    30 min
  7. Grey Matters More: English Heritage

    JAN 15

    Grey Matters More: English Heritage

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” This episode.. Time travelling through history. Getting your hands dirty and becoming a part of a team of fellow travellers. Extra information if wanting to Volunteer go to the following link https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/ Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    27 min
  8. Grey Matters More: Joining a football team

    JAN 15

    Grey Matters More: Joining a football team

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” If you’ve ever fancied joining a football club, whatever your age or ability, we’ve got the answer to your dreams.  Again, If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard and are keen to get involved, please click the link below.  https://yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/volunteers/ Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    23 min
  9. Grey Matters More. Making the most out of retirement. Special guest Christine Talbot former ITV presenter and now podcaster

    12/11/2025

    Grey Matters More. Making the most out of retirement. Special guest Christine Talbot former ITV presenter and now podcaster

    “FAN MAIL - After listening to the podcast, please send us a message sharing your thoughts on the Podcast. Also, we would love to hear your ideas for future content. Thank You for listening” A new podcast reveals a time rich army of volunteers and people embracing new challenges as they take on the retirement years. Many people dream of retirement but the reality of giving up work can often be stressful and traumatic. Boredom, loss of status and depression can kick in after you've clocked off for the last time. A brand new podcast series focuses on ways of tackling one of the most challenging transitions many of us ever face. Grey Matters More has been produced by three recently retired friends whose credits include the BBC, ITN, Sky,  and much more. They have all faced the sudden realisation of retirement and the ups and downs it can bring. They talk from personal experience. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ You Tube Homepage https://www.youtube.com/@royplayer9527 Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social

    34 min
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A new podcast reveals a time rich army of volunteers and people embracing new challenges as they take on the retirement years.Many people dream of retirement but the reality of giving up work can often be stressful and traumatic. Boredom, loss of status and depression can kick in after you've clocked off for the last time.A brand new podcast series focuses on ways of tackling one of the most challenging transitions many of us ever face.Grey Matters has been produced by three recently retired friends whose credits include the BBC, ITN, Sky,and much more. They have all faced the sudden realisation of retirement and the ups and downs it can bring. They talk from personal experience.

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  • Creator
    Roy
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
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    Clean
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