We continue on our theme of climate change fuelled flooding and how we are adapting to it in Scotland. In the last two episodes we touched on responses from creative organisations and farming. Today we focus on future-proofing of newly built public buildings. In a podcast crossover, we share an episode from CampusCast series at Fife College, which …

In this episode, we share a recording of a panel discussion on Farming and Water held at the Groundswell Outreach regenerative farming meet up at the Falkland estate in Fife, last July. The session explores how landscape-level, regenerative management can help us adapt to the climate-induced extremes of floods and droughts. It also touches on the b…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska, talks to Everyday Changemaker Simone Stewart at the Barn’s “Plenty?” Festival in Banchory last October. They discuss degrowth and snails, storm Frank’s influence on the Barn’s creative direction, and the value of improvisation and community in an emergency. One year on, they also reflect on the impact of last year’s floodin…

Hello everyone, and welcome back! Sorry for the extended break, I've been moving house! We've got a lot of stellar tunes to catch up on, so get ready for a cracker. Chance the Rapper - 3333 - 2024 Mount Kimbie, King Krule - Empty And Silent (feat. King Krule) - 2024 Bluewerks, DARGZ, Charlie Stacey - Mind Gap (feat. Charlie Stacey) - 2024 Rosie Low…

In this cross over episode from Harbour Voices podcast by Open Road, we hear a story of Hans Unkles' all electric lobster boat. This is first episode in Harbour Voices Festival of the Sea series which gives an important historical perspective to the stories of Torry People's Assembly we published recently. Credit Open Road Resources “Harbour Voices…

Retrofit coordinator, Matthew Clubb, talks through benefits and options of the retrofit project for Torry in Aberdeen. This is a recording of a talk from GO Torry! event in June 2024. Credits Recording and edit: Kaska Hempel Resources Listen to "GO Torry - growing resilience one year after peoples' assembly" https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-736yg-16bf…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska, revisits Torry in Aberdeen for a GO Torry event, celebrating community's growing resilience in the wake of People's Assembly and its Declaration last Spring. We hear of RAAC and retrofit, outdoor classrooms and stealthy resistance, poetry and community with a heart. Credits Production: Kaska Hempel Resources 1000 Better Sto…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gareth Allenby from YMCA Glenrothes about weaving climate action into life journeys of young people experiencing homelessness and the joys of judging coleslaw competitions. YMCA Glenrothes Healthy Living Garden project was one of the community groups that received a small community grant from the Fife Climat…

In this Edinburgh Fringe special, Kaska speaks to Lewis Coenen-Rowe about the trees and myths that inspired his deforestation opera STUMPED, becoming an artist activist, and about the importance of coming together for storytelling like this to help us imagine a better future and take collective action. STUMPED is showing at the Scottish Storytellin…

Kaska Hempel reports from the Fife Climate Hub gathering in celebration of their first year. We hear how they have built on longstanding partnerships, welcomed new faces and the critical importance of leadership from governments in support of the urgently needed community climate action. Consider this leadership when voting in general election on t…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rebecca Gibbs from SCCAN about rollerblading for sanity, turning NET zero into NOT zero and the invitation to get into climate adaptation planning with us. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-rebecca-gibbs-sccan/(opens in a new tab) Credits Interview, recording and sound…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Alex Daniels from Transition Dundee about gleaning, fair access to fresh food and his favourite glut-busting recipes. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-alex-transition-dundee/ Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska Hempel Resources Register for 1000 B…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Paul and Chloe about making dreams come true and turning the forgotten patch of land into a safe place for community connection and play. The story is the last one in the five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-paul-and-chl…

Happy springtime one and all!!! We've got a cracker of a show in store for you, so enjoy! Alice Russell - I See You - 2024 Baby Rose, BADBADNOTGOOD - One Last Dance - 2024 Oddisee - Target Practice 20.06.23.01 - 2024 Metronomy, Pan Amsterdam - Nice Town - Original - 2024 Bluewerks, DARGZ, Marisa Dargahi, Joe Webb - No Bad Vibes (feat. Marisa Dargah…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Martin O’Neill from The Stove network about coming home and creative placemaking with his community. The story is the fourth in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-martin-the-stove/ Credits Interview, recording and so…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rachel Cooper of The Crichton Trust about taking large strides and small steps in their journey towards their zero carbon future teeming with life. The story is the third in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-rachel-…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Tom Burns, Marketing Officer from Shax, about the circular economy with a heart. The story is the second in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-tom-burns-shax/ Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Sally Hinchcliffe, a founding member of Cycling Dumfries. The story is the first in a five-part Dumfries series of Everyday Changemakers. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-sally-hinchcliff-cycling-dumfries/ Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska Hempe…

Hello everyone, happy belated New Year! Please share, review and rate the podcast, and help us get the word out there! xxx Andre 3000 - I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A "Rap" Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time - 2023 Okonski - Biblio - 2024 ProdMarvin - Otra Vez - 2023 Alice Russell - Rain - 2023 Quantic, Connie Consta…

Dell McCLurg of the Merkinch Community Council reflects on turning life's challenges into local activism and the creation of the community's Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. The story is the final in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inver…

Jon Dixon from the new Holm Grown and Maria from Knocknagael CIC talk about shielding their green spaces from the wave of urban sprawl in Inverness. The story is the 4th in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gina and Mike at Aultnaskiach Dell about the ways they have been taking care of their tiny, urban woodland. The story is the 3rd in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Everyday Changemaker Louise Marshall, the producer for Dance and Accessible Arts at Eden Court in Inverness. The story is the 2nd in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Iain McKenzie, a volunteer and Vice Chair of Inverness Foodstuff. The story is first in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved in climate, biodiversity and social justice action across Inverness. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-ch…

In this crossover episode, Katie Revell, a podcast producer and a member of SCCAN's Story Circle and the Storytellers Collective, shares a bonus episode from her Testing Ground podcast series. It features an interview with Mairi Macleod, a Glasgow-based writer who works in both Gaelic and English, and her short story, Seasickness, or Cur na mara. M…

Our SCCAN intern, Madeleine Scobie, interviews three more people from Arran Eco Savvy. During her visit to Arran, she talked to Jess Wallace, Sustainable Food Coordinator and Nikki Harris, Eco Savvy shop manager. She also spoke with Stuart Wallace, ebike mechanic, online in October. Transcript See our website: https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-chang…

Ho ho ho ho!!!! And a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to everyone! Another slice of festive sounds with rare tracks, lost covers and a few straight classics to get you in the mood. Get your mince pies in the oven and pour a brandy or similar. And a very Merry Parallel Beats Christmas to you all! xxx Old Dirty Brasstards - Fairytale of New…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Hollis, a volunteer involved in Dundee’s Wee Forest project. The story is the final in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, and an audio tour exploring the meaning and impact of community gardening. You can find a draft of the …

Hello everyone, happy holiday season! Stay warm, be merry and listen to good music!!! :) Please share, review and rate the podcast, and help us get the word out there! xxx TRACKLIST: DARGZ, Moses Boyd - Lou's Tune - 2023 Jamila Woods, duendita - Tiny Garden - 2023 Matt Wilde - Nostalgia - 2023 Cleo Sol - Reason - 2023 Killer Mike, Eryn Allen Kane, …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Harold, one of the core volunteers running Fruit Bowls Community Garden. The story is the fourth in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, and an audio tour exploring the meaning and impact of community gardening. You can find a …

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gisela de la Espada, a garden coordinator for Yusuf Youth Intitiative’s Victoria Community Gardens, forstering diversity among their volunteers and nature. The story is the third in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, and an a…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rowan, who works for Uppertunity with their Growing Spaces Group. Uppertunity supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health barriers. The story is the second in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with members of Dundee Community Garden Network (Grow Dundee) recorded this June, a…

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Catherine Lawson, one of the volunteers behind Bonnie Dundee (In Your Neighbourhood) group. Credits Interview, recording and sound production: Kaska Hempel Transcript See SCCAN website https://sccan.scot/blog/everyday-changemakers-catherine-lawson-bonnie-dundee-iyn/ Resources Audio tour of Dundee Community G…

Kathi Kamleitner reports on her summer visit to the Wild Seas Weekend in Argyll and the Seawilding project which is fast becoming a template for community-led marine regeneration efforts around Scotland’s coastline. This story was funded through our mini-grant programme. Get in touch on stories@sccan.scot if you are considering applying for one. Ka…

One of our Story Weavers, Lesley Anne Rose, interviews community artist, Andrew Crummy. Andrew is one of the team of behind the vision for the The 360 Center, an inspiring community led project to transform the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station in East Lothian. Credits: Interview and recording: Lesley Anne Rose Edit: Kaska Hempel Resources…

Hello everyone, happy autumn leaves and all that jazz! This is episode 25, not 45, just in case your confused by the guy on the mic. :) Please share, review and rate the podcast, and help us get the word out there! xxx TRACKLIST: Sampha - Spirit 2.0 - 2023 Laura Misch - Portals - 2023 Okonski - Dark Moon - 2023 Laurence Guy, WAYNE SNOW - Iron Mask …

This is a cross over episode from the Disrupting the Doughnut of Doom podcast by our friends at EMEN (Ethnic Minority Environmental Network). Podcast host, Andrew Williams, interviews Thalia Groucott from Glasgow Food Policy Partnership. They discuss how what we eat, and how we grow it, affects the climate, the countryside and the communities we li…

What is deliberative democracy, and can it help your community involve more people in creating a better future for all? SCCAN Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, explores the idea in this story from the People’s Assembly in Torry, as the community stand up against becoming a sacrificial zone yet again. The Assembly took place at St Fittick’s Park over the …

Today’s Everyday Changemaker is Peter Moffatt, Transition Black Isle trustee and a man behind its website. Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, caught up with him at SCCAN’s Northern Gathering in Inverness on the 16th of September. Credits: Interview and audio production: Kaska Hempel Resources: Transition Black Isle https://www.transitionblackisle.org/…

Hello everyone, happy end of summer, massive apologies for the delay on getting this out! Please share, review and rate the podcast, and help us get the word out there! xxx TRACKLIST: Speakers Corner Quartet, Kwake Bass, Raven Bush, Peter Bennie, Biscuit, Kae Tempest - Geronimo Blues - 2023 Jamie xx - The Rest Is Noise - 2015 WheelUP, Abacus, Victo…

Kaska Hempel, our Story Weaver, interviews Tom Nockolds, who is one of the people behind the community-driven retrofit project, Loco Home Retrofit, based in Glasgow. This episode complements video recordings of presentations from the "SCCAN Member Networking and Skillshare Meet up: Talking about Retrofitting", which took place on 25 August 2023. Yo…

Listen to an inspiring example of work by a tranditional storyteller in residence, helping community of Fittie in Aberdeen come together and face the past, present and future of the place where they live and love. Story was developed and perfomed by Cara Silversmith, with an introduction from our Story Weaver Lesley Anne. Resources Cara Silversmith…

Today Roz Littwin reads "Long Live Lenny", her short story creatively exploring the good work of the Edinburgh Remakery. Roz’s story was originally published on the 1000 Better Stories blog and funded by one of our storytelling mini-grants. The grants fund contributions to 1000 Better Stories Blog and Podcast. They are open for applications now wit…

Our Everyday Changemaker today is Ruth McLaren, Arran EcoSavvy's project and communications development officer. Credits: Interview, recording and edit by Madeleine Scobie, Sound production by Kaska Hempel Resources: Arran Eco Savvy website: https://arranecosavvy.org.uk/ Green Islands Net Zero project: https://arranecosavvy.org.uk/green-islands-pla…

In the first episode of our Everyday Changemakers shorts series we meet Carolyn Powell from Huntly Development Trust who's working on community-led town centre regeneration. Credits: Produced by Kaska Hempel Resources Trust Website: https://www.huntlydt.org/ Number 30/Town Centre development: https://www.huntlydt.org/what-we-do/town-centre Carolyn’…

We share an episode from Collaborative Mobility UK podcast channel. CoMoUK is the national charity dedicated to the social, economic and environmental benefits of shared transport. Among many other things they provide excellent support and resources for community groups wanting to set up shared car or bike clubs. The story explores some of the oppo…

Hello everyone, sorry for the delay on this one! Please share, review and rate the podcast, and help us get the word out there! xxx TRACKLIST: JID, Yasiin Bey - Stars (feat. Yasiin Bey) - 2022 DARGZ, Jayy Starr - Twilight - 2022 De La Soul, Maceo Parker - I Be Blowin' - 1993 De La Soul, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis - I Am I Be - 1993 De…

What can we learn from the multigenerational wisdom of Gaelic tradition bearers about reconnecting our communities to places where we live, to our past and to our future in the changing climate? To explore these questions, Our Story Weaver, Lesley Anne, talked to Gaelic Officer for CHARTS, Àdhamh Ó Broin, about his journey into Gaelic tradition-bea…

In today’s episode we continue our story on ins and outs of creating a Community Climate Action Plan, based on Keep Scotland Beautiful’s work over the last couple of years. Kaska chats to the most recent participant in KSB’s community planning project, a community of Camelon and Tamfourhill, near Falkirk. We hear from John Hosie, Community Safety E…

Hello everyone, sorry for the delay on this one! Please share, review and rate the podcast, and help us get the word out there! xxx TRACKLIST: WAAN - Omi - 2023 SAULT - Warrior - 2022 9th Wonder - BeenChanged!!! - 2022 Little Simz - No Merci - 2022 Lupe Fiasco - DRILL MUSIC IN ZION - 2022 SAULT - Never Feel Fear - 2022 Duval Timothy, Yu Su - Wood -…