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Wireless Westray

Wireless Westray

Wireless Westray

Wireless Westray is a community podcast for the island of Westray, Orkney. Our podcast is another way for our community to keep up to date with the latest island news and community stories and help us all stay connected during the lockdown.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Wireless Westray episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Wireless Westray for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Wireless Westray episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Wireless Westray - Ep 29 - Stronsay Day Trip
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07/16/21 • 34 min

Thinking of visiting Stronsay on the trip day 25th July? Not sure what to do, where to go, or what's open? Then listen in to this episode! Ailsa Seatter interviews guest speaker Iain Cooper from Stronsay so you know how to make the most of your visit.
Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, and Iain Cooper.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 25 - Westray Walkabout Part 2
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05/21/21 • 25 min

In Part 2 of Westray Walkabout; Ailsa Seatter and guest Ross McIntyre are back to discuss the part of the walk from Aikerness to Rapness as recorded by Ross' father Peter when we walked around the entire island in one day on Regatta Day 1967. Gina Rendall also shares the latest community news. See you again in two weeks' time for the final Westray Walkabout episode with another special guest.
Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and Ross McIntyre.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 24 - Westray Walkabout Part 1
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05/07/21 • 29 min

In Part 1 of 'Westray Walkabout' Ailsa Seatter welcomes back guest speaker Ross McIntyre to read and discuss his father's (Peter McIntyre) book 'Westray Walkabout'. The book centers on the regatta day in 1967 when Peter McIntyre walked all the way around Westray in one day, and in his own words records the sights and experiences along the route. This week covers the coastal walk from Mae Sands towards the Links. Gina Rendall also shares the latest community news. See you again in twa weeks time for part 2!
Speakers: Gina Rendall, Ailsa Seatter, and Ross McIntyre.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 22 - Westray Poetry

Ep 22 - Westray Poetry

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04/09/21 • 33 min

The focus of this week's episode is some of Westray's Poetry. Graham Garson, Gina Rendall, and Steven Drever meet for a yarn and to read some poems from Bertha Kent, Robert Rendall, and Jack Cooper. Ailsa Seatter read the latest community news and the blooper reel returns. We'll back again in two weeks time.
Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Graham Garson, Gina Rendall, and Steven Drever.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 21 - 1983 Baptist Social Part 2
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03/26/21 • 39 min

This week's episode is part 2 of our blast from the past and a bit of Westray musical heritage.
In part 2 we have more choir music and duets, some songs from the 'youngeens' in 1983, and a poem from the minister.
Many thanks to John Banks for extracting the recording of the February 1983 Baptist Social from a cassette tape so that we could share it with you today. Please bear in mind that it is a 'home recording' from 1983 so the audio isn't as clear as we can manage in 2021 and it does jump a little but that just adds to the retro feel! If you have any old recordings you think we should share please get in touch. Enjoy!
Speakers: Isobel Thompson (2021), Ailsa Seatter (2021), and Jim Brown (1983).
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Wireless Westray - Ep 18 - Dialect Challenge 2 - Westray vs Glasgow
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02/12/21 • 39 min

It's Westray vs Glasgow in this week's Dialect Challenge! We're pleased to welcome our new speaker Martin Donaghey and welcome back Wireless Westray regulars Gina Rendall, Steven Drever, and Isobel Thompson. Tune in and try to guess the meaning of these dialect words/phrases with us.
Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Gina Rendall, Steven Drever, and Martin Donaghey.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 16 - New Beginnings

Ep 16 - New Beginnings

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01/15/21 • 22 min

Happy New Year Westray! To start off 2021 Wireless Westray brings you the latest community news and a preview of some of the exciting new ventures that will be taking place in 2021 in Westray. We are pleased to welcome guest speakers Paul and Adam Tulloch to speak about their new fishing boat, we are also pleased to welcome guest speaker Rebekah Wilson to speak about the upcoming Saintear Bistro.
Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Paul Tulloch, Adam Tulloch, and Rebekah Wilson.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 14 - Harvest Home

Ep 14 - Harvest Home

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11/27/20 • 53 min

This week's episode is all about Harvest Home and dancing! We're pleased to welcome guest speaker Margaret Tulloch and feature music from the former Young Westray Band and from John P and his band. We've got community news with Ailsa, the blooper reel is back and we have the final chapter of the Storm Witch read by Mike Cooper.
A huge thank you to Mike Cooper for recording the his full book for us on Wireless Westray. If you would like to purchase your own paperback copy of the Storm Witch you can do so from the Westray Heritage Centre.
Speakers: Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter, Gina Rendall, Margaret Tulloch and Mike Cooper.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 12 - Westray Ghost Stories
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10/30/20 • 21 min

This week Steven tells us two Westray ghost stories, Ailsa has the latest community news and Mike Cooper brings us chapter 10 of the Storm Witch in which things aren't looking good for Janet!
Speakers: Isobel Thompson, Ailsa Seatter, Steven Drever and Mike Cooper.
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Wireless Westray - Ep 30 - Tuesday Night Singers
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07/30/21 • 46 min

After this week's community news and weather report with Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter catches up with fellow former Tuesday Night Singers - Liz Drever and Jan Stephenson. Tune in to hear some of the group's old recordings and fond memories of the singing group.
Speakers: Steven Drever, Ailsa Seatter, Jan Stephenson, and Liz Drever.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Wireless Westray have?

Wireless Westray currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Wireless Westray cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Wireless Westray?

The episode title 'Ep 29 - Stronsay Day Trip' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wireless Westray?

The average episode length on Wireless Westray is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wireless Westray released?

Episodes of Wireless Westray are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Wireless Westray?

The first episode of Wireless Westray was released on May 29, 2020.

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