Lending Voices

In this insightful and free-flowing conversation, we sit down with Chris Lynott, a Scottish comedian renowned for his musical and surreal comedic style. From his roots in Hamilton to making a name for himself in London, Chris shares his journey through the world of comedy.We discuss the inspiration behind his show "Comedy Autobahn," and his unique approach to blending music with humor.During our chat, Chris explores the vibrant humor of Scotland's central belt, highlighting how the everyday language and attitudes of its working-class communities shape a distinct and relatable comedic style, he also touches on overcoming personal challenges with his health and how his resilience, underscored by humor, played a crucial role in his recovery.Additionally, he talks about his involvement with the Lending Voices project and how the initiative helped him develop his existing audio and video production skills, providing support and resources that enhanced his creative work.Tune in to hear Chris's thoughtful reflections on the craft of comedy and the stories that have shaped his career, including the impact of community projects like Lending Voices.Visit his website here:https://chrislynottcomedy.comCheck out his Youtube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@chrislynottcomedyFind his new material on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3Cn4Y9PastmNNJVtZQUQ8d

Tune in to the latest episode of the "Lending Voices" podcast, where University of Strathclyde MSc student Ananthu Manalil Anil reflects on his enriching 11-day placement with South Lanarkshire Libraries. Over three months, Ananthu gained valuable insights into library operations and community engagement. In this episode, he also briefly touches on his intriguing dissertation topic: Techno-Stress in the Workplace. Don't miss this insightful discussion on student experiences and the challenges of modern work environments.

The Lending Voices Project recently visited Lanark Grammar School to facilitate a podcast for the school Inclusion Group:Students from every year group at LGS make up the extremely effective student-led inclusion group, which meets on a regular basis. Members of the group are encouraged to talk freely and honestly about their experiences as students at LGS, including what works and what may be improved. Delphi and Frazer, two young people in our inclusion group, put out their first podcast! Our podcast covers interesting subjects related to neurodiversity and inclusive practices at Lanark Grammar School, and we were fortunate to have Mr. Munogee and Mr. Clarkston as guest speakers. We hope this is just the first of many podcasts about inclusion at Lanark Grammar School!

While at the Older Peoples Assembly held in the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride - Megan stopped by to chat to us about Healthy & Active in East Kilbride which is a community-focused organisation established in 2003. It aims to improve both mental and physical health and promote well-being, independence, and inclusivity in the community. The organization provides a variety of health and wellness services, including yoga, Tai Chi, mindfulness classes, and more. They also engage in community support activities and offer mobility services, all while working closely with local support systems and other partnerships to enhance the quality of life for residents in the area​.Find out more at their website:https://healthyandactive.org.uk/

While at the Older Peoples Assembly held in the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride - Jack and Scott from SP Energy Networks stopped by to talk to us about the support, advice and services available to service users in South Lanarkshire and beyond. From making people aware of the priority services register, to power cut preparedness and much more.Find out more on their website:https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/a_caring_network.aspx

While at the Older Peoples Assembly held in the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride - Scot stopped by to chat about Care & Repair Lanarkshire which is an independent charity dedicated to assisting older people and those living with disabilities to maintain their independence by helping them repair, improve, and adapt their homes. The organisation provides a range of services aimed at ensuring clients live comfortably and safely in their own homes.Find out more on their website:https://careandrepair-sl.co.uk/

In this episode of the "Lending Voices" podcast, the S1/2 AS class from Lanark Grammar School revisits the historic Battle of Bannockburn. Assisted by their teacher and classroom helpers, the students employ a creative "breaking news broadcast" format to deliver a narrative filled with authentic battle sounds and lively dialogue.The program includes a series of reports from the battlefield, complete with interviews featuring soldiers from both sides and cameos from historical figures like Robert the Bruce and King Edward II. Through their scriptwriting and performance, the students manage to convey the urgency and drama of the event.Join us as we explore one of Scotland's defining battles, brought to life by the fresh perspectives of South Lanarkshire's young students. Tune in to this unique episode of "Lending Voices" and gain a new understanding of this significant historical moment.

In this brief 4-minute episode, Iain and Dave announce the official launch of the "Lending Voices" project by South Lanarkshire Libraries. They explain that this innovative initiative aims to make podcasting accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of their technical expertise or financial situation.Iain and Dave highlight the project's core mission: to empower community members to share their unique stories and perspectives through podcasting. They emphasise the availability of portable podcasting kits which can tavel to a local library near you, and are designed to help users easily start their podcasting journey.The hosts encourage listeners to take advantage of this new resource and wrap up the episode with a call to action, urging the community to get involved and start creating their own podcasts.Look out for pop up sessions in your local branch!If you want to get involved, or have an idea for collaboration, email the team at LendingVoices@library.s-lanark.org.uk