Undercurrent Stories

The story of how an Englishman visited India and discovered how his lifelong love and talent for art could help change and improve the lives of young people living on the streets of Kolkata.My guest today is Steve Carroll, artist, author and teacher. In today’s show Steve tells us about what life is like for people, especially for children on the streets of Kolkata where poverty, drugs and organised crime are rife.We talk about how Steve finally went to Kolkata in 2013 and how, after experiencing poverty at first hand, he came  to love the city and it’s people. He discovered that his talent for art was not just a commodity but a way to positively influence young people’s lives for the better. Links to:The Charities; https://emcalcutta.org/  https://pursuitinternational.org,Steve's artwork; https://www.stevecarrollssussex.com/kolkata.html     ,If you purchase any artwork from Steve's Kolkata page all monies go to Emanuel Ministries Calcutta and contribute towards their precious work in helping look after children living on the pavements of Kolkata. Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Garry Williams discusses how after a career as a professional soccer player and headteacher, his lifelong love of soul has led him to become one of the world’s leading presenters of soul music.His weekly radio shows regularly receive up to 100,000 listeners all over the world. As well as playing old soul favourites, a large proportion of the show features the very best of today’s contemporary indie artists.To catch up with Garry on one of his shows click on one of the links below for a truly great listen!https://www.i2radio.co.uk/schedule, http://www.asskradio.com/, https://tunein.com/radio/WGLROCOM-s240520/,https://www.facebook.com/garry.williams.75491,https://www.instagram.com/gwsoulman/?hl=enQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

In this episode I join Adrian Riley, renowned local walking enthusiast and rambler, for a 6 mile early morning walk on the public footpaths in the South Lincolnshire countryside around the village of Baston. Adrian explains his fascination for public footpaths and how he has constructed a number of circular walks which he shares on his blog, for both local people and other walkers to enjoy. Adrian recently completed  a charity walk along the 290 mile Macmillan Way, part of which we walk on and he tells us about his latest project which rediscovers a 130 mile circular walk first created by Robert Brownlow in 2005.As we travel through the South Lincolnshire countryside, we experience history as we pass the Carr Dyke Roman Canal, the Roman Road of King Street and the disused Kates Bridge turnpike bridge. We see the flooded fields and damage caused by Storm Dennis, experiencing the wonders of nature including a close encounter with a barn owl.This episode was recorded in early March before the covid-19 lockdown.  More information on Adrian’s walks can be found below;https://www.scramlette.co.uk/p/about_8.html Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Bill Cunningham, Historian and tour guide walks and talks us through the historic streets of the Georgian market town of Stamford. We hear about various people who have been associated with the town over the last 250 years.As the quaint streets twist and turn at every corner, so too do the variety of tales of fame and infamy as we hear intriguing and at times, disturbing stories about the following people;Daniel Lambert - Heaviest Man in EnglandArnold Leese - Camel veterinary surgeon and FascistEdward Edwards - In pursuit of the Bounty MutineersThomas Bacon - The Walworth tragedyJohn George Haigh - Acid Bath MurdererMalcolm Sargent - Famous ConductorPlease note error at 17.25. Date should be 1842 not 1642.For more information about Stamford and on Bill Cunningham please see;https://www.thestamfordtownguidedtours.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/groups/408182023445227/https://www.instagram.com/williamdavidcunningham/?hl=enThis episode was recorded a few weeks before the Covid -19 Lockdown.Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

This is a trailer for a new podcast, Undercurrent Stories. The show explores the interests that people have and seeks to discover more on a wide variety of subjects. Each episode features a guest telling us all about their interest, why they do it  and we uncover some fascinating stories in the process.Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com