https://radiotogether.uk/hardeep
I am always interested in new people and and how they live. My favourite thing to talk about is books, because I learnt to read when I was 50, and now I read all the time every day.

Would you like to be a guest on my podcast show? We could talk about your hopes and dreams and what you are reading - please send an email to hardeep@radiotogether.uk]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Street Levelhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f39931b69bf8391f09c274fe3903b.jpghttps://radiotogether.uk/hardeepThu, 15 May 2025 17:30:10 +0000Street LevelStreet Levelhardeep@radiotogether.ukMy name is Hardeep Kaur. I live in Hackney, London, UK. Welcome to my world and my podcast. I am always interested in new people and and how they live. My favourite thing to talk about is books, because I learnt to read when I was 50, and now I read...
I am always interested in new people and and how they live. My favourite thing to talk about is books, because I learnt to read when I was 50, and now I read all the time every day.

Would you like to be a guest on my podcast show? We could talk about your hopes and dreams and what you are reading - please send an email to hardeep@radiotogether.uk]]>falsed7ce1e3d-8679-5ccf-b5ae-37a023189349episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smile--60847230
Recorded 26 July 2024 in the Conservatory of the Marie Lloyd Centre, London E9 8LA.

Tracey J Boothe at Amazon - Tracey J Boothe on YouTube - Tracey J Boothe Publishing

Cover adapted from a photo by Rahul Mishra]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60847230Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:36:00 +0000Street LevelAuthor Tracey J Boothe talks to Hardeep about her books. Recorded 26 July 2024 in the Conservatory of the Marie Lloyd Centre, London E9 8LA. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Tracey-J-Boothe/author/B0775D1M8K -...
Recorded 26 July 2024 in the Conservatory of the Marie Lloyd Centre, London E9 8LA.

Tracey J Boothe at Amazon - Tracey J Boothe on YouTube - Tracey J Boothe Publishing

Cover adapted from a photo by Rahul Mishra]]>595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-something-back--6000302350+ Digital and Highbury Roundhouse Food Bank.

Recorded 10 May 2024 amid the hubbub of the main hall at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60003023Fri, 10 May 2024 19:32:00 +0000Street LevelMichael tells Hardeep and Jennifer about his volunteering roles at https://50pd.uk/ and https://islington.foodbank.org.uk/. Recorded 10 May 2024 amid the hubbub of the main hall at https://www.mildmaycommunitycentre.org, London N16.50+ Digital and Highbury Roundhouse Food Bank.

Recorded 10 May 2024 amid the hubbub of the main hall at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16.]]>394islington,volunteeringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-library-is-the-hub-of-a-community--56515085
Recorded 7 August 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56515085Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:42:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep talks to Chris McLean-Benjamin - librarian, teacher, counsellor, mentor, IT trainer, editor, and a lot more - about his work at Stoke Newington Library, Hackney. Recorded 7 August 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre
Recorded 7 August 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre]]>614community,hackney,libraries,stoke-newingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-was-alive-all-those-years--56226183
Recorded 24 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226183Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:51:00 +0000Street LevelMargaret’s powerful story of her 20-year search for her African-American GI father. Recorded 24 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16.
Recorded 24 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16.]]>711gi-babies,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-passion--57805208
Recorded 21 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick, London.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57805208Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:46:00 +0000Street Level80-year-old Ray Carpenter was a skilled graphic designer for 50 years, and is now a full-time painter. Ray describes his artist process, which often begins with detritus discovered on the Thames foreshore. Recorded 21 July 2023 in the Arbeit...
Recorded 21 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick, London.]]>1073painting,ray-carpenterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-learn-from-each-other--56185359
Recorded 17 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London, UK]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56185359Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:35:00 +0000Street LevelFlorence talking about her paper craft workshops at Mildmay Community Centre. Recorded 17 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London, UK
Recorded 17 July 2023 at Mildmay Community Centre, London, UK]]>322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-years-in-the-community-library--56264468
The service web page is https://hackney.gov.uk/community-library-service

Videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjX2Ui6KgaA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64zJbpCA88s

Recorded 14 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56264468Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:30:00 +0000Street LevelChris and Jackie spent their working life with disadvantaged people at the Hackney Community Library. Hardeep learns about the history of the pioneering service and how current residents can access it. The service web page is...
The service web page is https://hackney.gov.uk/community-library-service

Videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjX2Ui6KgaA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64zJbpCA88s

Recorded 14 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>1053audiobook,hackney,librray,talking-bookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-get-back-to-music--56118767
Recorded 7 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56118767Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:13:00 +0000Street LevelDJ Mumbles looks back at a career in and around music - and forwards to the next chapter of the story. Recorded 7 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio
Recorded 7 July 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>674musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamye-is-my-art-teacher--53835112
Recorded 28 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio -

Links: https://www.peterbedford.org.uk/learn/ - and - https://www.mildmaycommunitycentre.org -]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53835112Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:42:00 +0000Street LevelArt teacher Kamye Miessen reviews Hardeep’s startling progress. - Recorded 28 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio - Links: https://www.peterbedford.org.uk/learn/ - and -...
Recorded 28 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio -

Links: https://www.peterbedford.org.uk/learn/ - and - https://www.mildmaycommunitycentre.org -]]>591learning,peter-bedfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-an-artist-yourself--53640519
Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick. -

Links: José de Sousa Saramago]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53640519Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:57:00 +0000Street LevelHajni Semsei (co-director of Arbeit Studios) joins Hardeep and Simon Cole in the podcast studio. - Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick. - Links:...
Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick. -

Links: José de Sousa Saramago]]>265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/then-i-discovered-hackney--53639166
Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick

Links: Hackney Tours, East LDN Creative Exploration , You haven't heard the half of it]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53639166Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:49:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep chats to Simon Cole - walking artist, writer and storyteller. Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick Links: https://hackneytours.com , https://shows.acast.com/you-havent-heard-the-half-of-it
Recorded 21 April 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick

Links: Hackney Tours, East LDN Creative Exploration , You haven't heard the half of it]]>981hackney,hackney-tours,walkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hello-rose--53690149
Recorded 24 March 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Mentioned: Chats Palace , Posh Club]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53690149Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:35:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep invites her mindfulness friend Rose to the podcast studio. Recorded 24 March 2023 in the Arbeit https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick. Mentioned: https://chatspalace.com/ , https://www.duckie.co.uk/events/the-posh-club
Recorded 24 March 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Mentioned: Chats Palace , Posh Club]]>314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mildmay-community-yoga--53681060
Recorded 3 March 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Mentioned: Mildmay Community Centre]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53681060Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:05:00 +0000Street LevelEva Lamont tells Hardeep and Liam about her life with yoga – and a new parent-&-child class at Mildmay Community Centre. Recorded 3 March 2023 in the Arbeit https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick. Mentioned:...
Recorded 3 March 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Mentioned: Mildmay Community Centre]]>568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beauty-of-podcasts-part-2--52714828
Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52714828Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:29:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep's guest is Liam - sound designer, musician and podcast producer. Follows part 1. Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick
Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick]]>487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beauty-of-podcasts-part-1--52714714
Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Referenced: 50+ Digital]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52714714Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:23:00 +0000Street LevelSound designer Liam is the podcast host, and Hardeep is the guest on her own show. Part 2 follows. Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick. Referenced: https://50pd.uk/
Recorded 3 February 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Referenced: 50+ Digital]]>637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-got-so-much-talent--53449206
Recorded 27 January 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Links: Intermediaries for Justice, Thingy Café]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53449206Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:04:00 +0000Street LevelMaya is more than a multi-talented chef at Thingy Café. Recorded 27 January 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studioo, Hackney Wick. Links: https://www.intermediaries-for-justice.org/,...
Recorded 27 January 2023 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick.

Links: Intermediaries for Justice, Thingy Café]]>617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mildmay-happy-new-year-2023--52258914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52258914Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:49:37 +0000Street LevelHardeep's Merry Xmas and Happy New Year at Mildmay Community Centre82falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-this-your-dream-job--52532030
Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52532030Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:35:00 +0000Street LevelSam - a multi-talented community outreach worker at Mildmay Community Centre - chats about her work and life. We also learn about gardening and community cooking at the centre. Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at...
Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>347mildmaycommunitycentre,mildmay-community-centrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-family-of-martial-artists--52445656
Part 2 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark.

Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52445656Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:05:00 +0000Street LevelMartial arts in South America and self-defence in London. Part 2 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark. Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16
Part 2 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark.

Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>446martial-arts,self-defencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-keeps-us-going--52445384
Part 1 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark.

Link to Connecting All Communities: https://www.cac-cic.org

Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52445384Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:54:00 +0000Street LevelFood banks and volunteering in Hackney and Peru. Part 1 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark. Link to Connecting All Communities: https://www.cac-cic.org Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay...
Part 1 of a longer conversation with community activists Catherine and Mark.

Link to Connecting All Communities: https://www.cac-cic.org

Recorded 19 December 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>398community,foodbank,hackney,volunteeringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emily-at-the-hackney-wick-town-hall--53714786
Recorded 22 November 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick

Links: Hackney Wick Town Hall , Stop Shopping Choir , Buy Nothing Day]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53714786Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:09:00 +0000Street LevelEmily James warming up for the Hackney Wick Town Hall meeting. Recorded 22 November 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio, Hackney Wick Links: https://www.wickaward.co.uk/ , https://revbilly.com/stopshoppinguk/ ,...
Recorded 22 November 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick

Links: Hackney Wick Town Hall , Stop Shopping Choir , Buy Nothing Day]]>360hackney-wickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-dance-brings--52132648
Recorded 7 November 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52132648Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:33:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep talks to dance instructor Winston about his life with dance and music. Recorded 7 November 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16
Recorded 7 November 2022 in the Live Room at Mildmay Community Centre, London N16]]>590afrobeat,dance,dancehall,dubwise,mildmaycommunitycentrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colin-and-andrew-at-generation-inspire--51646758
Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Links: Hackney Quest, Rise365

Remixed 15 May 2025.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51646758Sat, 15 Oct 2022 19:10:00 +0000Street LevelPhotographer Andrew Leo with father Colin talking about their relationship, values and memories. Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney...
Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Links: Hackney Quest, Rise365

Remixed 15 May 2025.]]>612arbeit-studios,hackney-quest,older-people,rise365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sophie-at-generation-inspire--51644998
Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Links: Hackney Quest, Rise365, Surrey Docks Farm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51644998Sat, 15 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000Street LevelSophie - a carer and a volunteer at Hackney Quest and Surrey Docks Farm – tells Hardeep about her life and what she likes about the photo exhibition. Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in...
Recorded at the Generation Inspire photo exhibition (Hackney Quest and Rise365), 15 October 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Links: Hackney Quest, Rise365, Surrey Docks Farm]]>352arbeit-studios,hackney-quest,older-peoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-was-my-partner--51307076
Recorded 16 September 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51307076Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:31:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep and Elma have both lost partners. Recorded 16 September 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio
Recorded 16 September 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>433older-peoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hardeep-s-week--51307851
Recorded 26 August 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51307851Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:44:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep day by day – the full story. Recorded 26 August 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio
Recorded 26 August 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>1243older-peoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hardeep-s-miraculous-marriage--51309094
Recorded 5 August 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51309094Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:58:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep celebrates her 25-year marriage – how it began and how it ended – in 4 short chapters. Recorded 5 August 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio
Recorded 5 August 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>1695arranged-marriage,sikhismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-achieved-something--51311066
Other voices: Elma, Rick.

Recorded 22 July 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51311066Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:34:00 +0000Street LevelHardeep tells us how - and why - she taught herself to read when she was 50. Other voices: Elma, Rick. Recorded 22 July 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio
Other voices: Elma, Rick.

Recorded 22 July 2022 in the Arbeit Trowbridge Talks podcast studio, Hackney Wick - https://arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio]]>265hackney,inclusion,literacy,older-people,sikhismfalsefull