Spare a Thought
Spare a Thought
Podcast Description
Welcome to Spare a Thought, the podcast that shines a light on the people and organisations tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Join host Tom Spare for thought-provoking conversations with engaging guests whose work and lives are often overlooked or misrepresented in the media.
Whether you’re navigating the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen - take time out of your day to Spare a Thought.
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The podcast covers a spectrum of themes including creativity, volunteerism, international education challenges, and humanitarian issues. For example, episodes highlight the significance of creative writing in community settings, delve into the work of the RNLI, and explore the experiences of international students in UK universities. Specific focus areas include societal contributions and personal narratives that challenge mainstream narratives.
Welcome to Spare a Thought, the podcast amplifying voices, stories, and ideas that are often overlooked or misrepresented in the media.
Join host Tom Spare for thought-provoking conversations with engaging guests.
Whether you’re navigating the morning commute, taking a Sunday stroll or looking for a lunchtime listen – take time out of your day to Spare a Thought.
In today’s episode, Tom and Emily Merry conclude their two-part exploration of monumental Welsh women whose contributions to history are finally being recognised in bronze.
From Elizabeth Andrews, the socialist activist who fought tirelessly for the rights of miners’ wives, to Cranogwen, the extraordinary master mariner, poet and preacher who declared “gender difference is nothing in the world,” this episode celebrates two remarkable women who refused to be defined by the expectations of their time.
In Part 2, Tom speaks again with Helen Molyneux, co-founder of Monumental Welsh Women, about the final steps in a mission to create five statues of five Welsh women in five years and what comes next for the project.
Together, Emily and Tom discuss Elizabeth Andrews, the socialist activist who organised and agitated for the women behind the miners; and Cranogwen, the seafarer and scholar who broke every boundary placed before her.
With the finish line in sight, this episode reflects on what it means to finally see these women take their rightful place in the public landscape of Wales.
Find out more about the Monumental Welsh Women project and support the completion of Elizabeth Andrews’ statue: https://monumentalwelshwomen.com/
Support the petition for a statue of Princess Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd on the Senedd’s petition website.
Keep up to date with Tom’s work via his Substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/
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Spare a Thought is a Be the change. Media Network production.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.
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