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A Blether With...

Hosted by Michael Shanks MP · EN · 5 episodes

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5
Last ep.
23 days ago
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21m
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About this podcast

A Blether With... is a community-focused podcast hosted by Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen, that shines a light on the people, places, and projects making a real difference across South Lanarkshire. Each episode features relaxed and insightful conversations with a diverse range of voices shaping the future of the area.It’s a chance to hear the stories, passion, and ideas behind the work of those driving local initiatives and grassroots efforts - the very people who make this area such a great place to live.

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Michael Shanks MP hosts A Blether With..., a news show with 5 episodes published.

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Episode 5: Lizzie Macdonald

May 15, 202623mEp. 5S1

In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Lizzie MacDonald, from the Highbacks community garden in Burnhill, about how the project has grown from a small community clean-up effort during Covid lockdown int

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Episode 4: Burgh Primary School

Mar 2, 202628mEp. 4S1

In this special episode of A Blether With…, Michael Shanks hands over the microphone to the pupils of Burgh Primary School - and no question is off limits. Turning the usual format on its head, the pupils take on the rol

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Episode 3: Carrick McDonald from the Rutherglen Heritage Society

Nov 11, 202518mEp. 3S1

In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Carrick McDonald from the Rutherglen Heritage Society about the group’s work to preserve and celebrate the town’s rich history. Carrick shares how the Society has

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Episode 2: Alison Limbert from the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub

Oct 16, 202520mEp. 2S1

In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Alison, the lead officer at the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, about the hub’s work to engage and empower communities in creating sustainable, low-carbon solution

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Episode 1: Sandra Lowson from the David Livingstone Birthplace

Sep 25, 202513mEp. 1S1

In this first episode of A Blether With..., Michael visits the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre to chat with Sandra Lowson, Director of Operations and Engagement, who shares the remarkable story of one of Scotlan

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A Blether With... is hosted by Michael Shanks MP. The show is categorised under news (politics) and has published 5 episodes.

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A Blether With... has published 5 episodes.

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