Big Learner Relay Pudcast: Recent Episodes
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Every year the BLR Choir record a soundtrack song for the Big Learner Relay to support driving instructors across the UK raising £100,000s for Children in Need. This year we lost the founder and inspiration Louise Walsh, who died suddenly in August. We assembled not just to recognise the relay, but to honour our friend and colleague who will be sadly missed and long remembered.
With lyrics in hand, written by Chris Bensted, we met at The Lantern Theatre, in The Mountbatten School, who were kind enough to support the event. Special thanks to Gordon Clark and Simon Newton who worked wonders providing music and mastering our untrained but enthusiastic voices. The day was made extra special with Lou's husband, eldest two children, sisters, their partners and friends joining the clutch of instructors behind the mics.
We invite you to listen. To reflect on the amazing achievements Lou has inspired. To celebrate all our memories. And to donate to the last Big Learner Relay for Children in Need. Visit https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk or donate by text, simply text PASS and your donation to 70085. E.g PASS10 to donate £10 (T&Cs on the website)
To all the choir members over the last 7 years, it has been an honour and a privilege to hear you breathe life into the relay journey. Thank you all for everything you have done.
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
Messages from handsome Australians, Guests, Lou's update and the BLR song are all on the menu tonight. But the key question is- Do you agree with Dawn Hay that the BLR is better than Christmas?
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
Day two sees Lou pick up where she left off in Kilmarnock and finish in Redcar, hitting the following places along the way:
- Cumnock
- Biggar
- Beattock
- Ecclefechan
- Carlisle
- Penrith
- Stainmore
- Barnard castle
- Rushyford
- Middlesborough
As well as hearing an update from Lou, we also catch up with Phil Cowely who tells us about his fancy dress theme this year and why he's looking forward to being a lead car driver.
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can here.
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their website here.
You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, here.
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on Facebook, or reach the website here.
And don't forget donate!
It's day one of the relay and we're starting as we mean to go on, with interviews with Richard Storrs ofhttps://www.intelligentinstructor.co.uk/ ( Intelligent Instructor) and one of todays lead car drivers, Emily Sneddon! We also have some special messages from some wonderful people, be sure to be sending yours in too! You can get access to Chris Bensted BLR Facebook frames https://www.dropbox.com/s/btvkif62rqvi6vr/blr%20supporter%20frame.png?dl=0 (here). While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here).
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here).
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
It's a warm welcome to the BLR 2022 as I speak to Amy Cullen, Chris Bensted and Lou Walsh. They share some stories around the Big Learner Relay and have messages for everyone taking part. There's also an update on what to expect from the Pudcast going forward. While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here).
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here).
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. After a hiatus in 2021, Chris has returned with a d new solo project for 2022! Enjoy... While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here). A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here).
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. Here you'll find the 2020 offering. Things were a little bit different this year... You can check out the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQXPM57NZTE (here). While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here). A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here).
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. Here you'll find the 2019 offering. As with all the songs so far, this one has a very special meaning... You can check out the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQXPM57NZTE (here). While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here). A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here).
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. Here you'll find the 2017 offering. We've attempted Duos, solo's and choirs, and now it's time cor Chris to take a step back for a new lead singer... You can check out the video https://youtu.be/6BJCGs8LEtE (here). While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here). A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here). For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. Here you'll find the 2017 offering. After Chris's solo career didn't quite turn out the way he'd hoped, it was time for a new approach... You can check out the video https://youtu.be/6t6RRPl7SPg (here). While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here). A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here). For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. Here you'll find the 2016 offering where Chris decided that he was a bigger star than his fellow band mate and decided to go it alone. You can check out the video https://youtu.be/4ymqxM7UKnY (here). While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here). A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here). For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)
Since 2015 Chris Bensted of the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective has written a song for the Big Learner Relay. Here you'll find the 2015 offering where Chris was joined by one of his pupils, Kirsty to recreate the a classic tune. You can check out the video https://youtu.be/k51VQg3AW0Q (here).
While the podcast and BLR itself is always fun, it's important to remember the reason behind it - driving instructors raising money for Children in need. So if you can spare a little change, donate whatever you can https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (here).
A big thanks to the sponsor of the Pudcast - the Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective. You can find their websitehttps://theditc.co.uk/ ( here). You can find the host of the podcast (Terry Cook) with his weekly podcast: The Instructor, https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ (here).
For more information about the Big Learner Relay, you can find us on https://www.facebook.com/thebiglearnerrelay (Facebook), or reach the website https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/ (here).
https://www.biglearnerrelay.co.uk/?page_id=757 (And don't forget donate!)