Hackney oldies look back on their lives in a conversation that begins and ends with Hackney Carnival.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Mark, Paula, Peter and Rick.
Recorded 11 September 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
Author: Anony Mouse
“Older people can achieve their dreams”
Hackney elders sharing how they keep themselves physically and mentally fit. Part 1 of a longer session.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Janette, Maralyn, Margaret, Paula, Peter and Sallie.
Recorded 28 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden. 34 minutes.
“Our children are so far away from us”
Hackney elders talking about housing problems. Part 2 of a longer session. Listen to Part 1 first.
The voices belong to: Alice, Andreas, Maralyn, Paula, Peter, Sallie and Walter.
Recorded 28 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden, London E2 8EL
School memories
Hackney elders remembering their school days in London, Trinidad and Zimbabwe.
The voices belong to: Irene, Janette, Mark, Sallie.
Recorded 7 August 2018 in St Mary’s Secret Garden. 25 minutes.
More Miss Kakande
Miss Kakande brings her talk show back to Whitmore Community Centre.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Irene, Janette, Miss Kakande, Paula and Sallie.
Recorded 27 July 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
Old technology
Belén Barros leads a conversation with Hackney elders about old technology. Belén is a PhD candidate at the Northumbria University School of Design.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Belén, Chitra, Irene, Rick, Sallie and Stephen.
Recorded 20 July 2018 at Whitmore Community Centre.
Meet Miss Kakande
Miss Kakande brings her talk show to Whitmore Community Centre.
The voices belong to: Andreas, Irene, Janette, Mark, Maralyn, Megan, Mimi, Miss Kakande, Sallie.
Recorded 29 June 2018. 65 minutes.
Hackney Shine
Nicky Branch, energy advisor at SHINE, is talking to Hackney elders about the range of free energy-related services available to disadvantaged Hackney residents.
The voices belong to: Bob, Maralyn, Megan, Mimi, Nicky, Sallie and Sheila. Five other people were part of the discussion, but are not heard on this episode.
Recorded 15 June 2018. 33 minutes.
About Hackney Shine
From their own website …
Hackney SHINE energy advice has been set up to help residents keep well and warm throughout the year and avoid cold-related conditions during winter and anxiety over paying the fuel bills, which can lead to ill health, extra visits to the GP and hospital admissions.
How to contact Hackney SHINE
- Web: https://hackney.gov.uk/shine
- Phone: 0800 281 768
- Email: shine@hackney.gov.uk
Best Friends Day
Hackney elders are talking about their best friends, now and in the past, on Best Friends Day 8 June.
The voices belong to: Alice, Andreas, Irene, Janette, Mimi, Sallie, Trish.
Recorded 8 June 2018. 24 minutes.
St Mary’s Secret Garden
Paula Yassine, manager of St. Mary’s Secret Garden, leads a conversation about gardening and wellbeing.
The voices belong to: Dane, Megan, Paula, Rick, Sallie. Six other people were part of the discussion, but are not heard on this episode.
Recorded 1 June 2018. 38 minutes.