Voices from the North East: Recent Episodes
Paul
Sharing the stories of the North East from the people who lived them.
Paul shares the small stories of life in North East England which make up its rich history.
You can join in the show by sharing your stories of life in the North East...
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Each episode is like eavesdropping on the table next to you in your favourite café.
You’ll laugh, cry and maybe be inspired occasionally too.
You won’t regret adding this to your listening list!
In this episode we remember a household gadget so versatile it could cook toast, warm bedsheets and heat your whole home! Can you guess what it was?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
Things get ‘mucky’ and a bit ‘clarty’ in this episode as we reflect on some wonderful northern words! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
Welcome to another episode of the podcast - in this episode we’re talking about wash day - Monday was wash day and yes it was women’s work! Hard women’s work! We’re going to take you from the 50s to the 80s and into now discussing the social changes and technological changes that changed this once stable activity.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
In this episode we look back at what the homes we lived in meant to us beyond the cost (though we look at the eye-watering difference between costs in the 70s and now). Regulars on the the show reminisce about the feel of their first home, the comfort and the memories it has left them with. As you listen ask the question “what does the word home mean to me?”--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
Justine and Paul welcome you back to series 7. We start with memories of sweets 🍭 you just can’t forget! There’s a lovely interview between Jacqueline and her daughter Adele too. Oh and we plug our new radio show! Wednesdays 6-8PM U.K. time you can find us on www.koastradio.co.uk or your smart speaker or 106.6FM locally playing tunes (including your requests) and talking about the North of England. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
“Whisht! Lads, haad yor gobs,An Aa’ll tell ye’s aall an aaful storyWhisht! Lads, haad yor gobs,An’ Aa’ll tell ye ‘boot the worm!” Find out more about this after listening to the episode > https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/the-lambton-worm-the-dragon-slayer-and-the-radical-politician/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
Justine and Paul discuss the project - the lost camp - and reflect on what’s been learned, what’s been lost and implications for local history in the future. Remember to get in touch you can email podcastnortheast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesfromthenortheast/message
In episode three Justine and Paul explore the site of the missing camp. The once grand North Seaton Hall estate. Revisiting the location today and exploring its history before and after WW2.
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We explore the possibility that the camp we are searching for evidence of might not be a POW camp, what if it was an internment camp? This in itself brings up questions like ‘what the heck was the practice of internment?’. Join us as we do our best to explore what this was, what our camp was and if we can find the evidence we seek. (Disclaimer: as much as possible is researched but occasionally conversations run away from us, feel free to expand on our work with your own research).
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In a special short series Paul, Justine and the regular voices on the podcast try to find evidence of a POW camp that was right on their doorstep! The series will take listeners on the research journey, in every direction, including down the wrong path occasionally as they search of documented evidence of The Missing Camp!
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Retired Nurse Christine Young talks to us about Nurses training at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle in the early 70s. This episode is our tribute to the NHS and those amazing folk within it! This episode will have you smiling and laughing in equal measure! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message
Join us as we explore the long forgotten poets of the North. From poems about miners strikes to song about snow storms! We chat with Kirstie Blair a University researcher about her amazing research into industrial poetry and we read aloud some amazing poems! For more into and poems visit pistonpenandpress.org--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast/message
Helen Aitchison, author of ‘Veteran’s Voices’ talks to us about compiling a moving book which shares the stories of North East Veterans young and old. We are so very pleased to be able to talk to Helen about her work, her motivations and this excellent book! Veterans' Voices: Courage, conflict and camaraderie https://amzn.eu/d/65TRUYl
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Halloween Special 2022. Take a trip to Wallsend with us and discover the haunting of Willington Mill. Sylvia from the Haunted Palace blog is back with us again to share another amazingly scary tale from the North East. Happy Halloween!
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Ralph Maughan tells us his Grandfather’s story, from a childhood right out of a Catherine Cookson novel to an adult life spent defending miners rights! It’s a beautiful story, moving and uplifting. It’s a real honour to be able to tell this on our podcast. Plug in your headphones and listen to Ralph tell you about his hero.
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As we embrace the heatwave of 2022 we turn the clock back to the heatwave that everyone who was there still talks about, you know it, the long hot summer of 1976. Here’s some wonderful memories for you to sit back with a cold one and enjoy, there’s a bonus interview with James too oh and I even managed to get a Carry On from quote into this episode! Enjoy!
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This is a great episode! Justine and I talk to Rob McGinley about Ashington during the Second World War. From the thought of plans flying over the town to the tragedy of one that crashed into 5th Row! Remember if you’ve a story to share you can reach out via our email - podcastnortheast@gmail.com
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In this episode we talk to JoJo, the founder of the north east theatre company Workie Ticket about their work and upcoming show Magnolia Walls. JoJo worked with Alice who we also get to chat to about the research which has fed into creating the new production. To find out about the show and company follow this link https://www.workietickettheatre.com
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Regulars George, Judith and Jacqueline are joined by a new voice, Justine Fox (not to be confused with Co-host Justine Wright). We’re talking about recycling in the 50s, 60 and 70s and Justine (Fox) talks about what’s going on in Ashington now in 2022. Enjoy this on fans, all the best, Justine and Paul
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We start series 5 celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee- by remembering the celebrations from yesteryear! Join Justine (yep she’s now officially Co-host!) and I as we introduce a fab new voice to the show as well!
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Northern culture is amazing, it’s diverse and bright and colourful and loud and proud! So when we heard Durham was bidding for city of culture status we wanted to know more. Thanks to Tony Harrington we now do, and so will you after this episode! It’s a really exciting time for Durham and the north east cultural sector! This was yet another treat for us as interviewers and hopefully a treat for you our wonderful listeners. Enjoy this special episode and stick with us, series 5 is just around the corner!
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A special episode this week - I was very lucky to speak to Georgina Ascroft who works for Museums Northumberland. This episode uses part of a longer interview. In this episode Georgina talks about the 1916 Woodhorn Pit disaster and some of the ways funds were raised for the families effected by it. Enjoy!
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We talk to the incredible author and all round wonderful person L J Ross about how social history in the North East has influenced and continues to influence her incredible writing. This is a special episode listeners, a conversation with a great author and compassionate Northerner! Enjoy! PS. Louise’s latest novel Bamburgh is out in paperback on April 30th 2022!
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In this episode I’m chatting with a new voice on the show. Nik shares amazing family photos of life in Ashington from the 40s onwards on her Instagram account (@Hawthorn_Road) they’re amazing. I asked Nik to choose three photos to chat to me about. With a bit of luck we’ll talk about more in future episodes! To get the most out of this episode watch it via our Facebook page where I’ll include the actual photos Nik is describing. Just search for the podcast on Facebook. Enjoy!
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What a wonderful way to close series 4 (don’t panic series 5 is in development!) Jacqueline and Adele chat about Easter - from chocolate eggs to painted eggs! Enjoy!
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Cragside House and estate. Join me as I explore some fascinating finds inside the grand old house on the hill !
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Let’s rewind to the 60s and 70s and talk about first jobs. Co-op electric veg van in North Seaton to the local paper shop and later stacking the shelves on the last shift at Presto! (P.S I make a mistake in this ep, I refer to Presto being where Wilko is now, that’s wrong, Presto was always up at the top end of town).
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I asked Mam and Dad to chat about the books they remember from their childhood to the books they love now. Mam talks about loving reading all her life, Dad talks about finding his love for reading late in life thanks to his discover of books written by Author L J Ross ! This is a fab short episode to celebrate world book day 3rd March 2022
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A short episode to mark that delicious day - Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday). Mam and Dad chat about favourite toppings, and pancake making disasters! Enjoy this episode while you tuck into your own pancakes this year!
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From the Beano and the Bunty to Jackie and Judy and 200AD! Our regulars take a nostalgic trip to the corner shop to remember magazines, comics and annuals from yesteryear!
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In this episode our regular voices chat about the medicines and remedies Mams and Grans would swear by!
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Remember the sweet treats from the shop at the end of the Row? Milk lollipops, penny sweets, sherbet or rhubarb and sugar from home. In this short episode (short because I’m fighting off covid-19 at the moment) four of the usual voices on the show chat about their favourite treats from yesteryear. Enjoy. Don’t forget to search for and like the show on Facebook so you don’t miss any content.
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Do you remember these Northern words? From Cree to Bogie and bleezer and many many more. Tune in and see how many words and phrases you can remember for yesteryear! Don’t forget our Facebook page to stay up to date.
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Happy 2022 everyone! We are starting a new series with a drink “down the club” with some of our regulars reminiscing about the hay day of the social clubs in Ashington. Enjoy the trips down memory lane! Don’t forget to share the show with friends and family - help us keep our shared local history and stories alive.
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The final spooky special for the Christmas/New Year season. Just before we welcome in the new year let’s say goodby to the old year with one last spooky story. All the best for 2022 everyone, in the words of the song “things can only get better”. Enjoy ‘found in the sand’ written and recorded by me. All the best, Paul.
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The Alnwick Vampire - Sit back in a candlelit room and enjoy the story of the vampire you may be unfamiliar with. Sylvia from the Haunted Palace blog joins the Voices from the North East podcast again to fill us in on some spooky folklore just in time for a Christmas fright! Enjoy! Check out the blog for more spooky folklore here: https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/about/
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“It’s Christmasssssssss!!” My favourite time of year! The regular voices of the podcast come together to discuss their fondness for the season! From food on the big day to toys remembered all their lives! This is an episode not to be missed, you’ll laugh, smile and night even shed a tear or too! There is also the Netty Before Christmas poem by Neil King specially recorded to end this episode and series 3! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas to all 🎄
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From Wood Chip on the walls to carpet up the bath! In tonight’s episode the regulars discuss those home decorating trends we were so proud of once but might look back at now quite differently! Happy decorating!!
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This is the story of Private William Nutter. His letters were found in my loft and after a great deal of research and reading I’d like to tell you about his War.
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On the night of November 7th 1941 a German plane appeared from the sea, swept over the church point and headed towards the town. In a matter of minutes it would change the town forever. This special episode is released to form part of the festival of remembrance 2021. I was lucky to be invited to join the Newbiggin Genealogy Group for a walk through their towns history. It’s fascinating and moving and a wonderful listen. Please plug in your headphones and take a few moments to listen to this fascinating and harrowing tale. If you enjoy the podcast please take a minute to leave a review where you can and please pass the show on to friends, family and other interested parties, the aim is to keep local history alive through the voices from the north east podcast.
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A bonfire night special. Here I asked my Mam and Dad to interview each other about their bonfire night memories. Everything from ads at the cinema to Accident’s in the garden and taking me and my brother to community displays in the 80s and 90s. Hope you enjoy this wonderful trip down memory lane - sparklers in hand!
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The second episode in series 3 dedicated to Halloween and the spooky folklore of Northumberland. This tale covers Rimside Moor and the Devils Causeway from Alnwick/Wooler down to Morpeth. I hope you enjoy this spooky tale - connect with the show via the links here: https://linktr.ee/Voicesfromthenortheast
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Our first Halloween Special ! (There are 2 this year) In this first special I was so lucky to talk to Sylvia who curates a great blog all about spooky folklore. Check out the blog for more stories http://hauntedpalace.co.uk
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Neil King recounts tales of his uncle Joe. “The only blind man who drove to the blind club”. These stories cover a few decades and take place in Ashington and Cresswell. From dangerous driving to dangerous crabbing by the sea Neil recounts fondly stories of his ‘uncle’ Joe. Enjoy!
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This is a great episode, I got to sit down and interview Steve Lowe and some of the team behind the restoration and reopening of the Cresswell Pele Tower. For more info tower please visit their website: https://cresswellpeletower.org.uk or search Cresswell Pele Tower on Facebook
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Series 3 kicks off (pun intended) with such a special episode. I was honoured to be invited to join the recent North Seaton Football club reunion night. I met so many of the players and got to listen to lots of stories. In this episode I’m sharing the best recordings from that evening. Enjoy!
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Specially selected snippets from series 2 of the show! This is another great show to listen to if you’ve not heard the show before. Stories include memories of Sunday dinners, allotments and trips to the cinema! Enjoy the episode!
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In this episode I’ve selected some of my favourite stories told in series one. Everything from dangerous games played in the North Seaton mine overflow tunnels to memories of the Hirst East School. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to these. This is a great jumping on point for a new listener and a lovely treat for those of you who’ve been listening to the show for a while now. All the usual voices make worthy contributions to this episode, my parents, Neil and Eleanor and Jacqueline all have tales to tell and memories to share. Pour yours self a cup of something, disconnect the telephone and enjoy listening to this special episode. Series 3 will being very soon (in sept 2021).
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North Seaton Colliery in the early 1960s! More stories shared by my Dad, I’m labelling them ‘stories from an adventurous childhood’. Plug in your headphones and be ready to smile and laugh in equal measure!
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Join myself, Neil and Eleanor as we wind back the clock to the 50s and 60s. We’re talking everything from Radio Luxembourg to Andy Pandy on the TV and even Quatermass!
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Be involved: Email thoughts, stories (abs even praise) to podcastnortheast@gmail.com
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There are a few sound clips in the show taken from these places and used to enhance our conversations:
Radio Luxembourg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hulUQv7zGE Radio Caroline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuEZCnebecQ Quatermass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8WsE3OPA2k
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Let’s have a night out at the cinema! But which one? There were five to choose form once upon a time! Get your ticket, grab your popcorn and join our regular voices for a trip down memory lane.
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This episode is an experiment (be kind lovely fans). In this episode I am recording a story I wasn’t aware of until this week. Inspired by a photo this is the story of a ship wreck off the Northumberland coast. I have tried to make sure it’s accurate, the boat is french so I apologise if I mispronounce it. But everywhere else I’ve tried to make sure it’s historically accurate. Now, sit back and enjoy the story of the Tadorne.
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A sneaky extra allotments episode - Jacqueline shared some wonderful stories and memories of visiting the allotment as a child. I hope you enjoy this last instalment in our allotment trilogy. Next we turn our minds back to the cinemas in Ashington.
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The Kings (Neil and Eleanor) recount memories from their fathers and grandfathers allotments on Green Lane and Woodhorn Rd. Get set for everything from pigeons to 3 legged pigs (it’ll make sense when you listen!) enjoy.
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Down on the allotment. Join us for the first of a few episodes looking at allotment life. In this episode I talk primarily to my parents about their allotment memories and activities. Sit back and enjoy our first out door (socially distanced) interviews!
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We end our food trilogy of reminiscing with Sunday dinner memories (and a few others) from Jacquline.
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Eleanor and Neil King share their memories of meal times. From the fish man in the street to the jug filled with ice cream when the ice cream van came down the street. This is an episode full of laughs, and Neils jokes!
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Welcome back to series 2! We’re starting series 2 with a look at food, over 3 episodes our regulars talk about the food they remember from their own childhoods and the food their own parents/grandparents ate. Prepare for Boily, Drippin, rabbits hanging in the outhouse and freshly baked breads! In episode one my mam shares stories from her own family. Welcome back everyone series 2 is going to bring you so many more stories!
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This is a fun interview with dad all about his time in the Boys Brigade. From twice weekly meetings to the camps and other fun activities this is an episode that will make listeners smile.
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In the first of the special episodes I’m talking to Neil and Eleanor King about the Ashington Pantomime Group. From how it all started to how hard it was to miss a show when COVID hit and the community desperately needed the laughs! Sit down, pour a cuppa and get ready for a good laugh!
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Find out where our regulars went after their 11+ exams! This is the last episode of the first series. It’s been such a success thanks you all you supporters out there! Series 2 is already in development so don’t worry, and the ‘two weeks off’ will be filled with two special episodes! Stay safe and well eat soon.
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Part 2 of our first school memories trilogy - this episode focuses on Junior school memories from Ashington and North Seaton Northumberland. These memories were recorded earlier this week with family and friends of the show. Sit back and let’s go back to school together!
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Episode 1 of a 3 part school special! We start with Infant School memories in this episode. Get ready to revisit Ashington and North Seaton Infant Schools in these memories. Remember I'm always on the look out for new voices, people to talk to and interview for the show. If you'd like to talk to me and share your memories with your community please get in touch when we post on Facebook or email me (Paul) podcastnortheast@gmail.com. Please keep sharing the show, its wonderful to see our listeners connecting to the show from locations around the world including America, South Africa and Australia.
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More memories of childhood games from our local voices. This is part two, for part one start at episode 6. To be on the show share your story with us using PodcastNorthEast@gmail.com
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New contributors, old stories. This is a jam packed episode of fun! Some wonderful childhood memories of indoor and outdoor, solo and group games. We even tick off some North East Royalty in a connection to the Charlton’s! Such a big show I’ve cut it in two! Part two will be online just one a day after part 1! Enjoy
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Remember all the department stores on the Main Street? Remember ‘getting dressed’ to shop? Remember the ice cream, the tidy pavements and the busy roads? Enjoy a walk down memory Lane with voicemail messages left by some of the more frequent contributors!
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Eleanor shares her story, from birth to marriage! 1950s Ashington Northumberland to boarding school in Cheshire and then Married life in the 1970s. This is a delight to record! Enjoy! Remember you can share your stories in recorded messages with me via anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast
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Judith tells us about waking up on winters mornings in a 1 bedroom house with no heating, an outside toilet and a bath tub you keep hung up in the yard! Happy Days! If this story sparks a memory the visit our webpage and leave us a voice message with your own story! anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast and I’ll include you in a new episode.
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We go back to the Miners strike of the 1980s in Ashington and hear from Neil to shines a light on some of the funnier moments! If you have a story to want to share visit anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast and hit the message button to record me your story so that I can feature it in another episode. Enjoy!
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Lets go back in time to 1960s Northumberland. In this episode Dad and I talk about a childhood without health and safety worries. Playing in mine tunnels, swimming in the river Wansbeck oh and forgetting which arm you broke! Enjoy! Visit our show page to send us a message with your own recording of your own story, as simple as pressing record. https://anchor.fm/voicesfromthenortheast
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