Future of Ageing Forum
The open forum is brought to you by Sonder Radio, in collaboration with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network.
Hosted by Emma Goswell, our virtual audience discussed what it means to live well in older age and the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in older age.
Hosted by Emma Goswell, our virtual audience discussed what it means to live well in older age and the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in older age.
Wit & Wisdom
In Conversation with Cast & Creatives
We've teamed up with The Royal Exchange Theatre and our mate Fred to interview some of the cast & creatives behind "Wit & Wisdom", an anarchic night telling stories, talking into mics, playing games, testing jokes, creating music, and making mistakes, with the very serious ambition to make (non)sense of the role laughter plays in our lives.
Many thanks to Andy Barry (Director), Bill Connor (Composer & Performer), Oceana Julie Cage Nzene (Musician & Performer), Fred Yeomans (Interviewer), Morayo and the rest of Royal Exchange team who worked hard to make this show happen.
Many thanks to Andy Barry (Director), Bill Connor (Composer & Performer), Oceana Julie Cage Nzene (Musician & Performer), Fred Yeomans (Interviewer), Morayo and the rest of Royal Exchange team who worked hard to make this show happen.
Life Embracing Hope
(LLARC Special)
LLARC is the Later Life Audio and Radio Cooperative bringing together older people to share their views and produce audio content. Over the last week as a group we have learned how to develop and produce a collaborative podcast. Listen to our interviews, conversations and reflections on how hope lifts us out of difficult situations and circumstances.
This podcast was made possible by the EPSRC’s Telling Tales of Engagement Fund.
A special thanks to openlab, LLARC and UKRI for their support in this project.
This podcast was made possible by the EPSRC’s Telling Tales of Engagement Fund.
A special thanks to openlab, LLARC and UKRI for their support in this project.
Flags for Hope
We’ve teamed up with Cabasa Carnival Arts, delivering creative writing and storytelling workshops in 3 local Care Homes in Tameside so we can connect with elder members of our community, gather stories, ideas, and images around the theme of ‘hope’.
Cabasa then took those stories to their in-house artists and translated them into large-scale hand painted silk flags expressing the experiences of elder residents who’ve been acutely isolated through the pandemic. These flags will be toured to the grounds of the care homes in the summer as beautiful, powerful, site-specific installations which highlight the creativity and resilience in our communities.
Find out more about Cabasa and the project here: cabasacarnivalarts.com/projects/flags-for-hope
Cabasa then took those stories to their in-house artists and translated them into large-scale hand painted silk flags expressing the experiences of elder residents who’ve been acutely isolated through the pandemic. These flags will be toured to the grounds of the care homes in the summer as beautiful, powerful, site-specific installations which highlight the creativity and resilience in our communities.
Find out more about Cabasa and the project here: cabasacarnivalarts.com/projects/flags-for-hope
Live from Me to You
(A Let's Get Digital Special)
Live from Me to You, providing the listener a human connection through music and discussion
funded by Manchester Adult Education Services.
Over two weeks, a group of 50+ put together an hour long show filled with interviews and group discussions, as well as crafting their own song to be played live on Sonder Radio! From spoken word pieces to rhythmic beats, Live from me to you will have you thinking about how you view your own life and the world around you.'
Bury Culture Champions
Join the Bury Culture Champions for an hour long legacy project, discussing projects for over 50s, the impact the project has had on the community, how we can combat loneliness/isolation and what they want for the project in the future. Produced by Sonder Radio
A big thank you to Lucette Tucker, David McLenachan, Kath Dawson, Gina Warburton, Joanna Nuckley, Suzanne Smith, Gill James, Shaista Ilyas, John Pearcey, Steph Meskell-Broken, Sarah Evans, Harriet Morgan-Shami, Jen Harris & Fern Collins for their contributions to this project!
A big thank you to Lucette Tucker, David McLenachan, Kath Dawson, Gina Warburton, Joanna Nuckley, Suzanne Smith, Gill James, Shaista Ilyas, John Pearcey, Steph Meskell-Broken, Sarah Evans, Harriet Morgan-Shami, Jen Harris & Fern Collins for their contributions to this project!
A Message from Team Sonder
Firstly, we want to wish all our listeners, friends and family well, we hope you are safe, staying home and looking after yourself. For the latest information and guidance as well as info on how to access support if vulnerable or worried about someone who is, visit gov.uk/coronavirus
In light of current government guidance our staff continue to work from home at this time but are available through the normal channels to talk or respond to requests or questions. The people and communities we work with are our number one priority and we are keeping in contact with them regularly, especially with those who are isolated and most at risk.
We are in the process of developing a series of online courses as well as developing a new telephone buddying system for those without digital technology or expertise at this time. If you would like to be involved with this whether you'd like someone to talk to or feel you could be good company, then please email hello@sonderradio.com or call 0161 820 2190 or message 07933 773118.
Where possible we are helping our DJs to develop their shows remotely and will be sharing uplifting stories as well as content through our socials as the weeks progress. We have other exciting programme ideas in the pipeline and are willing to receive pre-record programme ideas via hello@sonderradio.com. We would love to hear from you so please do keep in touch, tell us what you're up to.
In the meantime we send our love and support to everyone and please keep communicating with us through our platforms, sharing love, music, art and stories as we endeavour to do our best to keep people's spirits high. Please keep a close eye on the NHS guidance here gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england and we want to extend a massive thank you to all NHS and public health workers out on the frontline and who don't have the option to work from home like we do.
Love, Sonder Radio
In light of current government guidance our staff continue to work from home at this time but are available through the normal channels to talk or respond to requests or questions. The people and communities we work with are our number one priority and we are keeping in contact with them regularly, especially with those who are isolated and most at risk.
We are in the process of developing a series of online courses as well as developing a new telephone buddying system for those without digital technology or expertise at this time. If you would like to be involved with this whether you'd like someone to talk to or feel you could be good company, then please email hello@sonderradio.com or call 0161 820 2190 or message 07933 773118.
Where possible we are helping our DJs to develop their shows remotely and will be sharing uplifting stories as well as content through our socials as the weeks progress. We have other exciting programme ideas in the pipeline and are willing to receive pre-record programme ideas via hello@sonderradio.com. We would love to hear from you so please do keep in touch, tell us what you're up to.
In the meantime we send our love and support to everyone and please keep communicating with us through our platforms, sharing love, music, art and stories as we endeavour to do our best to keep people's spirits high. Please keep a close eye on the NHS guidance here gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england and we want to extend a massive thank you to all NHS and public health workers out on the frontline and who don't have the option to work from home like we do.
Love, Sonder Radio