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This Is Islay is a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura. Our goal is to use podcasting to foster community involvement, education and training, providing resources and facilities to research, produce and promote content for a worldwide audience. We collaborate with Islay High School, and with MYCOS and their programmes in support of local young people. We actively seek volunteers to join our po ...
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This Is Islay's Jean MacLellan in conversation with Charlène Busali, Chair of this year's Islay Book Festival. Together they discuss various elements of the festival, its events and activities which take place between 29 August and 1 September 2024. For more information visit islaybookfestival.co.uk. This Is Islay is a volunteer-led podcast which c…
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This episode launches Season 3 of our community podcast celebrating the people, places and events of Islay and Jura. This episode focuses on the people of Islay, and specifically "What makes someone an Ileach?" Greig Barker interviews Islay High School students, Russell Pollock speaks to Samantha MacArthur and the podcast team gathers various views…
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In this episode, Sharon Jones, on her third visit to Islay together with husband Mike, contributes her own recording to our podcast series. She relates her experiences travelling the highways and byways of Islay by e-bike. This episode was recorded, by Sharon, in September 2023. This is our very first Leap Day episode.…
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In May 2023, Jolyon interviewed Fiona Kalache MBE who manages Mid Argyll Youth Development Services, known as MAYDS. In this role, Fiona provides support and guidance to the programmes offered on Islay by the Mactaggart Youth and Community Outreach Services (MYCOS). MYCOS was formerly known as MYFOS and the Mactaggart Cyber Cafe in Port Ellen, but …
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The Independent Newspaper for Islay and Jura, the Ileach, was founded in 1973. To mark the occasion, Glen Roberts sat down with current editor Brian Palmer and past editor Calum Murray to discuss all things Ileach, and in particular the role of this publication in the local community. The Ileach is published fortnightly, with print editions of the …
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Three Scottish Artists - Anne Campbell, Pauline McGee and Cathy Wilson - discuss their art and inspirations in conversation with Jolyon Thurgood. The three artists have an Exhibition, "Interactions", taking place at the Gaelic Centre near Bowmore (until August 11th 2023). Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Many thanks to the Bridgend Hotel for allowing…
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In this episode Jolyon Thurgood and Glen Roberts talk with Lesley McCall, Secretary of the Fèis Ìle Committee, as she and her colleagues get ready for the Islay Festival which takes place from May 26th to June 3rd 2023. Fèis Ìle - The Islay Festival - is a gathering of whisky and Islay fans from across the globe.In the last week of May, we celebrat…
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Glen and Tom look back over This Is Islay's activities and podcasts during 2022, a year of transition after restrictions imposed by COVID. We published 9 episodes and expanded our reach to 17 countries. In addition, we continue to spread the word around Islay and Jura. We thank you our listeners as well as the various guests and supporters who have…
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It's the end of the year, Christmas is coming very soon, and we present our last episode of 2022. Glen talks with Maureen MacDonald, Headteacher of Port Ellen Primary School - Gold Award winner Primary School of the Year (UK) from Pearson National Teaching Awards, and recently featured on BBC One's ONE Show. Glen and Jolyon spread a little good che…
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Islay's new ferries are eagerly awaited. In this episode, a conversation with Nasir Udin, Senior Civil Engineer with CMAL – Caledonian Maritime Assets – and This Is Islay's Glen Roberts, discussing the upcoming port improvements which will take place in Port Ellen as well as Port Askaig, Colonsay and Kennacraig, all in preparation for two new ferri…
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Glen speaks with Angus Rice about the recent updates at Bruichladdich Hall, and upcoming events planned for the Hall. Angus Rice is the Chairman of the Bruichladdich Hall Committee. Many thanks to the various teams of volunteers and contractors who assisted with the work, including the efforts of Islay Development Initiative. This Is Islay is a vol…
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This Is Islay in conversation with Brian Palmer, a big wheel in the Islay cycling world, a drummer, and also full-time editor of the Ileach, Islay's own award-winning newspaper. How did he join the Ileach (many years ago) and how does he balance the editorial and commercial sides of running a newspaper. This Is Islay is a volunteer-led podcast cele…
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Introduced by Jolyon Thurgood, this episode highlights the upcoming music events on Islay and Jura: Jura Music Festival, September 23-25 2022. More at juramusicfestival.com Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival, October 9-11 2022. More at islayjazzfestival.co.uk Islay Sessions, November 11-13 2022. More at FraserShawTrust.com With music from Islay's own Ma…
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An interview with David McArthur, President of the Islay, Jura and Colonsay Agricultural Association. This Is Islay is a community-led podcast celebrating the people, places and events of Islay and Jura. Extra Information here This episode marks the launch of Season 2 of This Is Islay and the second anniversary of our first episode released in Augu…
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This is Episode 15 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. This episode is hosted by Jolyon Thurgood and Glen Roberts, and production was led by Tom O'Farrell . Thanks to the Port Charlotte Hotel for hosting our Rhinns recording studio. The goal of This Is Islay is to use p…
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This is Episode 14 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. We’re excited to welcome Florence Grey as co-host to this episode, assisted by Jolyon Thurgood. The goal of This Is Islay is to use podcasting to foster community involvement, education and training, providing resou…
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This is Episode 12+1 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. All are invited to join our 1st Annual General Meeting via Zoom on Thursday 17th March 2022 at 7pm by clicking here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440141101?pwd=TG9tOGx2eXgwZUFBZ2dYU2VlVlBkUT09 or by emailing us for …
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This Is Islay is a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura. Our goal is to use podcasting to foster community involvement, education and training, providing resources and facilities to research, produce and promote content for a worldwide audience. We co…
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This is Episode 11 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura. This is a special COP26 episode hosted by Tom O'Farrell and Jolyon Thurgood and features: · Glen Roberts in conversation with the founders of the Islay Times, a newspaper…
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This is Episode 10 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura. This month’s podcast is hosted by Jasmine Middleton and Jolyon Thurgood and features: · Glen Roberts in conversation with Georgina Reid, Corporate Affairs Regional Manage…
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This is Episode 9 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura. This month’s podcast is hosted by Larah McKay and Jasmine Middleton and features: · Glen Roberts in conversation with Lord George Robertson of Port Ellen about his new boo…
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This is Episode 8 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. This month’s podcast is hosted by Jolyon Thurgood and features: · An update from Cantilena – chamber music on Islay – as the 2021 Cantilena Festival goes online, · A conversation with Les Wilson about his new book “P…
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This is Episode 7 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. This month’s podcast is hosted by Jolyon Thurgood and features: · Glen Roberts with Pat McGrann, an update on Islay Community Access Group’s Bruichladdich to Port Charlotte path, · Russell Pollock interviewing Kathry…
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This is Episode 6 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. This month’s podcast is hosted by Gemma MacLean and Jolyon Thurgood and features: 1. Glen Roberts with Larah McKay, Manager at the Mactaggart Youth Community Cybercafe (the "Cyber") together with Orla Campbell and Ma…
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This is Episode 5 of This Is Islay, a volunteer-led podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. This month’s podcast is hosted by Gemma MacLean and Jolyon Thurgood and features: 1. Nicholas Bowman and Jenny Featherstone describing their lockdown journey around Islay - on foot and by kayak - to bag all 34 trig p…
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This episode features Jolyon Thurgood and guest host Frazer Campbell, from Campbell's of Islay, and a High Street Hero nominated as part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign for their support of the community during challenging times of 2020. This episode also features: 1. Glen Roberts in conversation with Lynn and Louise of the Islay and Jura Virt…
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This is Episode 3 of This Is Islay, a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura, hosted this month by Jolyon Thurgood and Tom O’Farrell, featuring: 1. Glen Roberts in conversation with Dr Pat McGrann of the Islay Community Access Group, 2. Greig Shaw with the Fraser Shaw Trust, music from the Islay S…
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This is Episode 2 of This Is Islay, a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections of Islay and Jura. This podcast features the voices of Greig Barker, Sharon McHarrie, Glen Roberts and Jolyon Thurgood in conversation with each other, with Dougie McFadzean and Gill Chasemore of the Islay Resilience Group, and with the (f…
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This is the first episode of This Is Islay, a community podcast celebrating the people, places, events and connections which shape the Hebridean island communities of Islay and Jura. This podcast features the voices of Greig Barker, Sharon McHarrie, Glen Roberts and Jolyon Thurgood in conversation with each other and with Brendan O'Hara, Iain Gibso…
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