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Episode 7 of ‘The Particular‘ features the story of Dr. David Lister. Dr. Lister will be well known to many people locally in Yateley, having been a GP in the town for 25 years, but has now been retired for 14 years. He takes the opportunity to share experiences which span at least three continents, … Continue reading "The Particular: David Lister’s story – PART007"

Episode 6 of The Particular is an opportunity for us to explain a little of our story – what we are trying to achieve with the podcast, and to put a call out for listeners to get in touch if they know anyone, whether a member of their family, a friend, or neighbour (or themselves!), … Continue reading "The Particular: Our story – Episode 006"

Episode 5 of The Particular features John’s story.  John Carter was born in the 1930s in Blackwater.  His family heralds from Eversley, and he has spent most of his life living in Yateley, Hampshire. His story includes National Service in the 1950s, with time serving in Malaya. His time in the army saw him become … Continue reading "The Particular: John’s story – PART 005"

Episode 4 of The Particular is the story of Wendy Shaw, nee Claw.  Wendy spent much of her childhood in Minley, Hampshire, before moving just up the road to Yateley.  Her immediate family also lived in Blackwater. Wendy begins by telling listeners how she lived in what was believed to be Colonel Blood’s house at … Continue reading "The Particular: Wendy’s story – PART004"

Blanche Rogers of Yateley is 74 – and her story in Episode 3 of ‘The Particular’ documents much of the social changes in the UK across the 20th and 21st century. She begins with powerful testimony about the death of her father when she was just two years old, falling into a threshing machine in … Continue reading "The Particular: Blanche’s Story – PART003"

Brendan McEnhill is in his 80s, but can still be found playing the violin and clarinet regularly for residents of care homes in Farnham, Surrey and the surrounding area. “Great Balls of Fire” Brendan is a natural storyteller, with an eventful life to draw upon and share in this second episode of ‘The Particular’ podcast. … Continue reading "The Particular: Brendan’s story – PART002"

‘The Particular’ is about listening to the past, today.  Unleashing the commonplace, wisdom, memories, insights and secrets of a special generation, by giving them a podcast in which they can share their stories. In episode one, Ruby Bassett, of Yateley, Hampshire shares the story of how she was abandoned by her Mum at the age … Continue reading "The Particular: Ruby’s story – PART001"