St Albans Podcast: One To One With Elspeth: Recent Episodes
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This last week Elspeth took the offer of a coach trip to Highfield, and in fact to its Cemetery. which is divided into East and West, and is famous in itself. It’s fascinating to see the ways that people choose to remember their dead… those that have “passed on”. We might think nothing today of “burning the evidence of the life of a body”, but over the last few centuries those with a load of money to spare have erected all sort of buildings, like the elephant, a bear. items like caskets, furniture, and of course, tombs! From her point of view, creating sculptures on tombs is such a static way of remembering, but maybe modern views are different on this, and after all, we do have very modern approaches to re-enacting someone who has “gone before”, as in AI.
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This is news that a new member of staff is joining STEP, the organisation, like no other, that is really welcome in schools in Harpenden and St.Albans providing stimulating times with teenagers, enabling them to see what some call religion, in a very new way. Her name is Mary Purkiss, who. with her husband has recently moved house. to live locally, and is really excited by how she can continue doing what she likes best.
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“It’s catching on” he tells me. the “He ” in question is Terry, who had started a new business of clearing gutters. New to him, but also new in how he does it, as Terry uses suction to pull out the muck and old leaves! So no ladders mean no 2nd person to help, and much less risk of an accident. He works in St Albans, and in parts of Hertfordshire and his number is 07821 655203.
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Elspeth has been in broadcasting for quite a time now, and tells stories of various things that happened to her as she has progressed, She also reads poems (written later) which tie in to what she talks about. The music is chosen from Keith Green’s volumes, probably early 80’s and she chats about the different work, writing books, in radio, in piano teaching, and in pre-school music, for which at one time, she ran 39 different groups for these children 18th months to 4 yrs old. i.e. nearly 500 children.
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St Albans houses the wealthy, it seems, when you look at the wonderful spacious new homes being built here, and the fact that I’ve seen several occurrences of house owners being offered a high price for their house, only to see it being knocked down with two houses built in its place. I’ve linked this with the needs of refugees, here and now in St Albans.
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“Oh for Heaven’s sake, stop that noise!”… “Heavens! is that the time?” and “Is she ready for the Departure Lounge?!” Such phrases slip easily off our tongues and Elspeth explores the topic, although no-one can actually give her a definitive explanation of the word. There’s all sorts of questions to ask…” If there is a Heaven, does there have to be a Hell?” for instance. However, the word HEAVEN is by no means only used in a religious sense, but more to express some strong feeling, good or bad.
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Janet Frost is the secretary of the folk dancing group held fortnightly at St. Paul’s church in Fleetville. This is especially for those who prefer to dance in the afternoon. She tells us of the good time they have together, chatting etc. and the age range goes up to one lady in her nineties (who always gets the steps correct). The group would be delighted to meet new members.
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Elspeth enjoys meeting a South African grandma who lives locally, within Hatfield, and has done for many many years. And what was the biggest difference to start with? Yes, you’ve guessed it, the weather! She didn’t leave her strong faith in Jesus, behind however, and Mandy tells us how this has grown stronger year by year.
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“Rhymes for the times.” That’s what I’m handing over to your imagination for the next two weeks. In fact poetry can cover – not “a multitude of sins!” but every moment of joy or anxiety or trepidation. Each of us may not wish to share our feelings with another, but seeing a poem which centres on just your own particular anxiety, or your own private joys, enlarges your own horizons so that you take a break from the conventional and are led on to a different world. Every poem is really different from each other, and one might just touch that feeling in you that wants a lift!
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Elspeth today discovers that there’s more to angels than just the Christmas story as Christians know it. You can find these supernatural beings in Islam, in Buddhism and of course, in Christianity. However, less well known are the appearances of angels,.. usually in a helping capacity, today, where Christians have discovered that there was no other explanation to the sudden turn of events to the presence of angelic beings.
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Peter Berners Lee draws together anyone is St Albans who wants to pray….. Pray for what? you might ask. Well you could start with Britain – to pray for an understanding attitude when one side tries to be fair, and the other side cannot agree in all the union disputes. You could pray for Ukraine and the many other towns and cities decimated under the will of one foreign dictator. You could pray even more unity between the many different churches in St Albans and around the locality. And you can pray that Christians in this area do come to pray together and make it an important part of their day. This usual happens on Zoom!
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At this Christmas time, our thoughts turn to those who are in need, including those who sleep rough in St Albans. One of the caring Christian groups is the Salvation Army, but they don’t do brass bands so much as they did in the nineteenth century. Elspeth has been talking to Wan Gi Lee about caring for those in need, encouraging those who feel that society has left them behind, providing for them both spiritually and practically. This is what the modern day Salvation Army is all about.
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Jeff Lewis is excited! At last he has got not only the back-up of volunteers, but the endorsement of our local council, to bring history to life in Smallford, regarding the railways. In 1865 you could catch a train From Hatfield to St Albans. The Hatfield and St Albans Railway Company opened their line on 16th October 1865 but in the end, passenger traffic stopped in 1951, and the line was closed at the end of 1968.
However, Jeff, formerly a teacher, discovered lots of individuals who offered information on what happened to Smallford Railway since then, and he is heading up the creation of a “new look” to the current rather sad-looking platform and other buildings, promising Victorian lamp posts and beds of flowers.
So, for anyone interested, with other information, or anyone offering to help in any way please contact Jeff Lewis info@smallford.org
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Almost every experience that Elspeth goes through, ends up in one of her poems. Here…
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Elspeth looks back at the recent dramatic changes in government and sees Parliament as a…
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Elspeth and her husband David spent hours getting to their holiday – a tour of…
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Neil Wilkin is a man of many skills. Besides his career as a puppeteer and…
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At this very special time, Elspeth has chosen to lace in a few of her…
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Now if you heard of a “Chapel Gym”, in Wheathamstead, what would come first to…
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I wonder what hobby or occupation you choose for relaxation! Tony Calthorpe tells Elspeth how…
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Be prepared for a surprise! Lionel Wallace is one of twelve children, trained as an…
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Elspeth finds out this week that Jonny was training to be a lead singer in…
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For this podcast, Elspeth talks to a man whose main job is being a handyman,…
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Piet Ackerman has been active in getting children involved in the church for many years.…
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In this St Albans podcast, the Romans are under the spotlight, and especially the ones…
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Elspeth sees the awful contrast of a Britain that is thrilled with its Christian queen,…
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Tushar Mody is a man of many experiences, both in Thailand, and in Uganda, and…
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Who’d think that just chatting to people is a gift and a real asset to…
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Clare, now living with her daughter and family in St Albans, recalls the adventure of…
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This week Elspeth talks to Ian about Drama in schools.
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Now books for very young children have really come alive in a big way. Not…
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There’s an extraordinary “must see” exhibition At the St Albans Museum now until mid-April. Called…
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Irene Magiri is a mature student from Kenya, moving on from her first degree to…
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Mrs. Lucia Federrici has always enjoyed children’s company, and this is evident, even when her…
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Peter Berners-Lee and Elspeth discuss how churches today all so very different in practice and…
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Elspeth has discovered that although folk dancing has been popular from the 17th century, it’s…
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In this podcast Elspeth talks to the leader of a very different church – no…
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Did you know that the physical “Alban Arena” is under threat ? For myself, having…
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Elspeth chats to Amanda about the involvement she has in a local Bible study group…
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Elspeth enjoys the company of Andrew Mills, with whom she has done dozens of programmes…
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Elspeth often finds that when she writes about deep subjects, that a poem is the…
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It’s all around us, especially with every news bulletin we hear reporting the Omicron overload…
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Over Christmas, Elspeth had been staying with a family who really enjoyed jigsaws, and her…
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Elspeth now digs deep into her past to discover the origins of her faith. We…
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Elspeth shares her thoughts on the various problems that are hitting our country at the…
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Elspeth talks to Jessica Hall, who reveals a whole world of people in St Albans who move out of mental instability to wholeness through art. She emphasises the great need to have the physical in the mix, and tells us that is this service is all under the umbrella of the NHS.
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Christmas is nearly upon us, but what do you get twins a few months old,…
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Today, Elspeth asks Sue to tell the story of how the Vineyard church has cared…
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From the start of the interview, Elspeth discovered that Jo, the manager of the St…
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Elspeth looks back over the years and shares some of the extraordinary pickles she got…
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Elspeth talks to a young musician who has very quickly formed his own business in…
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There’s so much happening worldwide at the moment, with the Climate Summit at Glasgow and…
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Now here is a miracle story, some would say. John Yianni tells how he was…
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With all the bad news about higher energy prices, shortage of drivers and petrol, Elspeth…
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In this week’s One to One podcast, Elspeth discovers the many and varied careers that…
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Elspeth talks to Marva Hall, marketing director of the St Albans Community Bank. It’s a…
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Now for this podcast, Elspeth has chosen an enthusiast, and an enthusiast who has really…
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Elspeth is on familiar territory in this podcast, as she talks to another amateur artist,…
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This is amazing! Elspeth has discovered a lively 89 yr old lady who plays table…
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This week Elspeth talks to a man who really keeps himself fit – indeed has…
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Elspeth discovers in this week’s One to One, that Indian music is taught to children…
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Sandy, newly arrived in the St Albans area from South Africa finding, to her amazement,…
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It seems that Elspeth is not the only person writing books just now. In this…
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Elspeth has discovered a friend who actually enjoys poking in other people’s mouths, and setting…
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Now you’re in for a treat today! Ray Perry has written a book on the…
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You may enjoy watching “Love It or Leave It” on TV, but here Elspeth enjoys…
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This week, Elspeth talks to Stephen Wilson, who has spent his working life in education.…
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And One to One today is a bit different, because national broadcaster and writer, Bill…
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How many people do you know who have chosen to come from their homeland in…
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And today Elspeth listens with fascination to Hannah Gauri Ma who explains what homeschooling is…
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This is the first of Elspeth’s series which will focus on one St Albans church…
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This week Elspeth discovers what “The Living Room” is all about, and indeed it is…
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Today Elspeth talks to an enthusiastic member of the organisation called STEP – the St…
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Elspeth meets a large puppet in the shape of a pencil, and is intrigued at…
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Today Elspeth talks to a senior lady with a lively faith, – one who committed…
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Elspeth does a retrospective here, and recalls , after a marriage in her 30’s, she…
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And Elspeth has been looking in detail at the colour yellow, which is unusual as…
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Currently, the subject of “saving the planet” is one of the topics on our minds…
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Have you had tea with your grandparents lately? Have you asked “Alexa” to do your…
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There are some times in your life when you just do things wrongly, and it…
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After enduring about a year of COVID restrictions, Elspeth looks at all the words that…
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This week, Elspeth was about to sow some lettuce seeds and she was amazed how…
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Now the history of Easter is a mixed bag – both of traditions, and even…
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Elspeth wonders what effect the shutting down of normal church worship in St. Albans for…
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“Oh to book a holiday” and “When is it safe to book a holiday” are…
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This may be a subject you don’t want to consider, but in this pandemic, with…
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Are you, as they say, “a creature of habit”? Elspeth admits that, compared with several…
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Elspeth relates how she is at the very beginning of a long journey, but with…
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It’s winter, with lashings of rain and a bit of snow, which does not encourage…
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February is usually rainy, cold and with snow showers, and the one lighter note is…
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