WARD THOMAS & BUSKING FOR THE PLANET
05/15/21 • 57 min
My sisters, Catherine & Lizzy form the popular country duo, Ward Thomas and they are about to busk in a different city each week in the run up to Cop 26, raising money for environmental charities and awareness for the climate crisis.
I decided to get them onPlanet & The Peopleto find out more and to enjoy a meandering conversation where we discussed our obsession with climate change & exchanged some encouraging news stories, while also looking back at the podcast series so far.
Ward-Thomas recently released their fourth studio album, Invitation. Their second album, Cartwheels was the first ever UK country album to make Number One in the official UK album charts. Notable hits include Carry You Home, No Filter, Cartwheels, Not Just Me and most recently Stranger. They have released a live recorded duet with Jack Savoretti, covering Humans by Brandon Flowers, which they recorded while supporting Jack on his European tour. They also supported David Gray on his Australian tour and before the first lockdown they were touring with James Blunt, with whom they recorded a shared single Halfway.They were planning their own fifth UK tour for May which has since been postponed three times but is now scheduled for November.
For more about Ward Thomas, their website is: https://www.wardthomasmusic.co.uk
From the week of the 17th May until COP 26 in November, they will be busking in a different city around the country to raise money for environmental organisations.
To find out where they'll be busking, they can be found on social media @wardthomasmusic and to donate, visit: https://www.buskingforourplanet.com (live from 17th May)
For more information about some of what is discussed in the podcast:
The chimpanzee sanctuary where Lizzy Volunteered: https://www.chimfunshi.de/en/
How to Save our Planet, The Facts by Mark Maslin:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/320/320155/how-to-save-our-planet/9780241472521.html
For paintings by Amanda Ward-Thomas and information about her upcoming exhibitions: https://amandawardthomas.com
Planet & The People was produced and hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas
Socials:
Instagram & Facebook @planetandthepeople
Twitter: @planetandthep
My sisters, Catherine & Lizzy form the popular country duo, Ward Thomas and they are about to busk in a different city each week in the run up to Cop 26, raising money for environmental charities and awareness for the climate crisis.
I decided to get them onPlanet & The Peopleto find out more and to enjoy a meandering conversation where we discussed our obsession with climate change & exchanged some encouraging news stories, while also looking back at the podcast series so far.
Ward-Thomas recently released their fourth studio album, Invitation. Their second album, Cartwheels was the first ever UK country album to make Number One in the official UK album charts. Notable hits include Carry You Home, No Filter, Cartwheels, Not Just Me and most recently Stranger. They have released a live recorded duet with Jack Savoretti, covering Humans by Brandon Flowers, which they recorded while supporting Jack on his European tour. They also supported David Gray on his Australian tour and before the first lockdown they were touring with James Blunt, with whom they recorded a shared single Halfway.They were planning their own fifth UK tour for May which has since been postponed three times but is now scheduled for November.
For more about Ward Thomas, their website is: https://www.wardthomasmusic.co.uk
From the week of the 17th May until COP 26 in November, they will be busking in a different city around the country to raise money for environmental organisations.
To find out where they'll be busking, they can be found on social media @wardthomasmusic and to donate, visit: https://www.buskingforourplanet.com (live from 17th May)
For more information about some of what is discussed in the podcast:
The chimpanzee sanctuary where Lizzy Volunteered: https://www.chimfunshi.de/en/
How to Save our Planet, The Facts by Mark Maslin:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/320/320155/how-to-save-our-planet/9780241472521.html
For paintings by Amanda Ward-Thomas and information about her upcoming exhibitions: https://amandawardthomas.com
Planet & The People was produced and hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas
Socials:
Instagram & Facebook @planetandthepeople
Twitter: @planetandthep
Previous Episode
FASHION FOR THE PLANET
Fashion is something we all enjoy, whether purely as a function or as a passion, but it's impacts on the environment have only relatively recently started to be talked about.
I wanted to dive deep into this topic to find out why and in what ways the fashion industry is bad for the planet, and also how we can turn things around, and to help me with this, I spoke to Professor Sheila-Mary Carruthers, FTI FRSA
Sheila-Mary has worked in the field of textiles and fashion for 51 years and is a key consultant in the global industry with a passion for engaging the next generation about how to move the textiles and fashion business forward. She was also awarded the Worshipful Company of Weavers Silver Award.
For more information about Sheila-Mary, visit:
https://www.carruthers-associates.com
Also for the resale platforms mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.vestiairecollective.com
Planet & The People is hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas
Socials:
@planetandthepeople (Facebook & Instagram)
@planetandthep (twitter)
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