31 episodes

Wireless Westray is a community podcast for the island of Westray, Orkney. Our podcast is another way for our community to keep up to date with the latest island news and community stories and help us all stay connected during the lockdown.

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    • Society & Culture

Wireless Westray is a community podcast for the island of Westray, Orkney. Our podcast is another way for our community to keep up to date with the latest island news and community stories and help us all stay connected during the lockdown.

    Ep 30 - Tuesday Night Singers

    Ep 30 - Tuesday Night Singers

    After this week's community news and weather report with Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter catches up with fellow former Tuesday Night Singers - Liz Drever and Jan Stephenson. Tune in to hear some of the group's old recordings and fond memories of the singing group.

    Speakers: Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter, Jan Stephenson, and Liz Drever.

    • 46 min
    Ep 29 - Stronsay Day Trip

    Ep 29 - Stronsay Day Trip

    Thinking of visiting Stronsay on the trip day 25th July? Not sure what to do, where to go, or what's open? Then listen in to this episode! Ailsa Seatter interviews guest speaker Iain Cooper from Stronsay so you know how to make the most of your visit.

    Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, and Iain Cooper.

    • 34 min
    Ep 28 - John Fordyce: An Island Life

    Ep 28 - John Fordyce: An Island Life

    This week Wireless Westray host Ailsa Seatter is joined by guest speaker John Fordyce to speak about his 30 years part of the Westray community. Listen in for stories about teaching, knickers and gardening! This week's community news is brought to you by Gina Rendall.

    Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and John Fordyce.

    • 31 min
    Ep 27 - Sanday Trip Day

    Ep 27 - Sanday Trip Day

    Heading out to Sanday on Sunday? Curious about what's open and what you can do in Sanday? Then this episode is for you. Wireless Westray's Isobel Thompson is joined by guest speaker, Sanday tour guide, Uta Clackson to give you some tops tips for visiting the island. Steven Drever also reads the latest community news.

    After recording we received word that the Sanday Heritage Centre will be open 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm this Sunday so make sure to stop by to visit their exhibitions on Natural History, Archaeology, WW1, Farming, and the sea. There are also temporary displays on Sanday Shipwrecks and the Scuttling of the German Fleet.

    Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Steven Drever, and Uta Clackson.

    • 34 min
    Ep 26 - Westray Walkabout Part 3

    Ep 26 - Westray Walkabout Part 3

    This week we have the final installment of our mini Westray Walkabout series with guest speakers Ross McIntyre and Shenagh Leiper as well as Wireless Westray host Ailsa Seatter.
    This weeks news is read by Isobel Thompson.

    Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Ross McIntyre, and Shenagh Leiper.

    • 23 min
    Ep 25 - Westray Walkabout Part 2

    Ep 25 - Westray Walkabout Part 2

    In Part 2 of Westray Walkabout; Ailsa Seatter and guest Ross McIntyre are back to discuss the part of the walk from Aikerness to Rapness as recorded by Ross' father Peter when we walked around the entire island in one day on Regatta Day 1967. Gina Rendall also shares the latest community news. See you again in two weeks' time for the final Westray Walkabout episode with another special guest.

    Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and Ross McIntyre.

    • 25 min

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