Ideas and reflections from the recent #CalderNavigation episode featuring Wendy Stainton Rogers.
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ALT Text: Addressing inequalities. ‘..in most of Europe, it's still the case that people are living longer and longer. In this country, they're living less... we have to do something about it.’ Image: Two people on a tilted seesaw.
ALT Text: Communication. ‘I think feminism and troublemaking has to be done in a way that does not humiliate people.’ Image: Two people with speech bubbles.
ALT Text: Academia. ‘I think we need to make the academic world a lot more human. It needs to be kinder. It needs to be more open-minded.’ Image: A mortarboard hat
ALT Text: Health Inequality. '..in most of Europe, it's still the case that people are living longer and longer. In this country, they're living less... we have to do something about it.’ Image: A heart with a visual representation of a heartbeat
Due to the icy weather, we have decided to cancel the Welland Walk that was due to take place on Thursday 9th.
Stay warm, and we'll see you at the next one!
ALT Text: Cancelled! Welland Walk: 9th Jan
Image: Close up photo of snowflakes.
Time for a bit of peace and quiet!
After a busy year, we're having a well earned rest over the festive period.
We'll be back on the 6th January and until then we wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who celebrate!
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Making psychology more human...
In the latest episode of #CalderNavigation, Wendy Stainton Rogers tells Sam about her work as a health psychologist and how she has spent her life fighting against inequalities and injustices.
Episodes and transcripts:
curiousmotion.org.uk/calder-…
Being a troublemaker in a WEIRD world...
Tune into the latest episode of #CalderNavigation and dive into Wendy Stainton Rogers' incredible journey, hearing more about her work as a health psychologist and her ongoing impact on society.
Episodes:
curiousmotion.org.uk/calder-…
Our guest on #CalderNavigation today is health psychologist Wendy Stainton Rogers!
We're really excited to dive into her incredible journey and hear more about her work and ongoing impact on society.
Episodes and transcripts:
curiousmotion.org.uk/calder-…
.@CuriousMotion_ 's Welland Festival focuses on connection, expression, and shared experiences through creativity.
We spoke to Sam McCormick about their involvement with #CultureDale and how #CYOC24 helped to re-launch Welland for the Elland Community 👇
A sneak peek into Episode 8 of this season of #CalderNavigation!
Listen to Sam chat to Wendy Stainton Rogers on Thursday 19th December!
You can subscribe now via your #podcast platform of choice.
Episodes and transcripts are available on our website.
curiousmotion.org.uk/calder-…
ALT Text: 'She knew that society wouldn't approve, but she said, I love and only love the fairer sex, and I'm going to live and love openly with women, which was really brave. And I think somehow that gave women of today a real sense of, well, if she could do it then, I can do it now.' Rachel Lappin, Anne Lister Programme Coordinator for Calderdale Council.
Image: White and mint green, giving a sense of calm and reflection. A large compass image gives a sense of journey and discovery.
.@CuriousMotion_ 's Welland Festival focuses on connection, expression, and shared experiences through creativity.
We spoke to Sam McCormick about their involvement with #CultureDale and how #CYOC24 helped to re-launch Welland for the Elland Community 👇
On Monday Curious Motion turned 5! 🎉
We enjoyed a beautiful gathering in @HalifaxMinster to celebrate with our community and reflect on our journey so far. A huge thank you to everyone who has been with us along the way, you have made it all possible ♥️
In the latest episode of #caldernavigation, we hear from @RachelLappin17 about her fascinating journey into living and breathing all things Anne Lister, and her truly uplifting passion for her job.
Episodes and transcripts:
curiousmotion.org.uk/calder-…
ALT ID: Text: 'I would never have thought that having done the safeguarding work I did for many years, I would end up now here in Calderdale doing what I'm doing with all things Anne Lister. So it's an amazing kind of journey. But a journey I'm so thankful to and grateful to have been on.' Rachel Lappin, Anne Lister Programme Coordinator for Calderdale Council
Image: White and mint green, giving a sense of calm and reflection. A large compass image gives a sense of journey and discovery.
ALT Text: Feminism. ‘...when we as women stick together, we can just achieve probably anything.’
Image: The female symbol with a fist. Splashes of soft grey and mint.
ALT Text: Perspective. ‘...don't get too panicked by what is happening out there... in the bigger, wider world, but just look at what we can control.’
Image: An eye framed by hands. Splashes of soft plum and mint.
ALT Text: History and legacy. ’...you can see her diaries. You can actually see her writing. And when I see that, I mean, it just makes the hairs on the back of my neck standup.’
Image: A parchment and quill. Splashes of soft grey and mint.
ALT Text: LGBTQ community. 'For me as a gay woman, I'm rarely in the majority. So actually, when all of the community come back together, it's just amazing. It's the most lovely feeling.'
Image: People holding hands in a circle. Splashes of mint and soft plum.
Come together with others and enjoy the wonderful benefits to our mood, sleep, and immune system that nature can offer!
We'll enjoy a route along the canal for around an hour, and start and finish at Project Colt on #Elland Bridge.
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ALT ID: Text: Welland Walks with Curious Motion.
This month’s theme: Smells.
Accessible sensory walks followed by a brew!
Image: Ducks float gracefully on glistening water.
Our guest on #CalderNavigation today is @RachelLappin17!
Rachel is Anne Lister Programme Coordinator for @Calderdale, and gives us a fascinating insight into her work, taking us on a journey into the legacy on our doorstep.
Episodes and transcripts:
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Today marks 30 years since the National Lottery has been helping organisations like ours make a difference in our communities.
We're proud to receive funding from @TNLComFund, which makes our regular activities and special events like Welland possible.
#NationalLottery30
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Clare Shaw, on the amazing sense of empowerment that literacy skills can bring, chatting on #CalderNavigation!
Subscribe now via your #podcast platform of choice, and episodes are available along with their transcripts on the Curious Motion website.
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ALT Text: 'I can't fix poverty. There's a limit to what I can do to make things better, but I just watched somebody understand for the first time how to use apostrophes. It's a flipping brilliant feeling. It really is.' Clare Shaw, poet, teacher and activist.
Image: The image is white and mint green, giving a sense of calm and reflection. The large compass image gives a sense of journey and discovery.