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Fr Gerry Proctor MBE priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor MBEThis is Fr Gerry Proctor MBE ’s life story Now an ordained Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor is ready to greet the world . He would like to travel. In this episode Fr Gerry Proctor takes up a parish working in South America . Amazing stories are shared here.This is the Second episode; we have more to come . Formby Podcast would like to thank Fr Gerry Proctor MBE for an enlightening few days of discussion, chat and recordings. It has been my absolute pleasure. See instagram @FormbyPodcast for other works Contact to be recorded mul5@icloud.com

Fr Gerry Proctor MBE priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor MBEThis is Fr Gerry Proctor MBE ’s life story Looking into his family’s life; going back to distant priest relatives.Taking us from his home life in Formby Merseyside.Then up to school days at St Mary’s Crosby where he was winning awards as Head Boy and early youthful 6th form years in the church.This is the first episode; we have many more to come . Formby Podcast would like to thank Fr Gerry Proctor MBE for an enlightening few days of discussion, chat and recordings. It has been my absolute pleasure. See instagram @absoluteformby for other works Contact to be recorded mul5@icloud.com

Dr Anne Merriman is now a Roman Catholic Nun with the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs), founded by Mother Mary Martin. It’s 1973 and Dr Anne has had a calling. She leave as the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs) and goes back home to Liverpool to be with her motherJoin us for the next episode. Hospice Africa 005 - Dr Anne Merriman recorded by Formby Podcast in March 2025Hospice AfricaHospice Africa Vision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessible palliative care. What We Do. Hospice Africa provides palliative care to patients and palliative care training for providers across Africa.http://www.hospice-africa.orghospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa detailsUK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.comThanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all Hospice Africa volunteers fundraising for Hospice Africa in shops in Old Swan Liverpool and Ainsdale . Hospice Africa is a - Registered Charity No. 1024903UK Registered Company 2835469Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospice_africa_ainsdale/profilecard/?igsh=N3p2aTZ6NmxiYXQ2Contact Formby Podcast mul5@icloud.com

In this episode Dr Anne Merriman is now a Roman Catholic Nun with the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs), founded by Mother Mary Martin. Here she talks about graduating in Ireland as a Doctor in 1963.Now as a newly qualified Doctor with a dream of working in Africa her first post was to work in Nigeria. She shares here medical stories of life in Nigeria.Having worked for 10 years in Nigeria she heads back to the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs) in Ireland. They want her to get more medical qualifications to specialise as a physician so off she goes to the University of Edinburgh. After Edinburgh Dr Anne goes back to Nigeria until she follows a new calling. She decides after many years to leave the religious life. Dr Anne comes home to Liverpool look after her Mother. We finish here with her decision in 1973 to leave her permanent vows giving up her life as a nun with the Medical Missionaries of Mary MMMs and come home to Liverpool. Join us for the next episode. Hospice Africa 004 - Dr Anne Merriman recorded by Formby Podcast in March 2025Hospice AfricaHospice Africa Vision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessible palliative care. What We Do. Hospice Africa provides palliative care to patients and palliative care training for providers across Africa.http://www.hospice-africa.orghospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa detailsUK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.comThanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all Hospice Africa volunteers fundraising for Hospice Africa in shops in Old Swan Liverpool and Ainsdale . Hospice Africa is a - Registered Charity No. 1024903UK Registered Company 2835469Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospice_africa_ainsdale/profilecard/?igsh=N3p2aTZ6NmxiYXQ2Contact Formby Podcast mul5@icloud.com

In this episode, Dr. Anne Merriman travels to Dublin to join the Roman Catholic religious order, the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs), founded by Mother Mary. In 1957 as a MMM Nun she began her medical training in Dublin graduating in 1963.Hospice AfricaHospice AfricaVision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessiblehttp://www.hospice-africa.orghospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa detailsUK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.comThanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all our volunteers fundraising for Hospice AfricaHospice Africa is a - Registered Charity No. 1024903UK Registered Company 2835469Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospice_africa_ainsdale/profilecard/?igsh=N3p2aTZ6NmxiYXQ2Contact Formby Podcast mul5@icloud.com

Hospice Africa Dr Anne MerrimanTalking about her early days Family School Education choicesThen life pathwaysHospice Africa Vision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessiblehttp://www.hospice-africa.org hospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa details UK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.com Thanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all our volunteers fundraising for Hospice Africa

Reverent Father Alf Parker Fr Alf Parker now moves to Kendal to become Parish Priest.In this final episode Fr Parker talks about his life and his ministry in the Diocese of Lancaster.This recording was recorded with Fr W A Parker in April 2024.Reverent Father Alf Parker died in November 2025. He was 88 - He won his last race and lived longer than any of his brothers Mother or Father . He was never alone .Listen to Formby Podcast If you would like to be recorded - contact us at mul5@icloud.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload Formby Podcast is an independent production

Underley Kirby Lonsdale.In this episode Father Alf is living and working in Underley Kirby Lonsdale . He had 10 very happy years teaching, Rugby in the 1960s 1970sFormby Podcast Is an independent production If you would like to be recorded If you have a story. Contact us Message mul5@icloud.com Thanks for listening Useful links / Comments December 2024> Thank you for the splendid two episodes recounting the life story of your uncle Fr. Alf.> As an ex-Underling (Underley Hall 1963-1970) I found both fascinating and look forward to future episodes!Thanks to Alex Walker your podcast is being listened to by a good number of us ex-pupils of Fr. Alf! He is very fondly remembered, especially by those he enthused with his passion for Rugby. I am attaching a link to a copy of his Rugby Records which you may have seen already - apologies: it appears to be upside down so I hope you have someone techy who can sort it! - and also a copy of the Underley Reunion Booklet put togeher by our classmate Joe Moxham after our first reunion meet-up in 2011. Fr. Alf attended and you will find photos of him at the event, as well as numerous references to him, his role at Underley and his sporting achievements.I - together with many others - am looking forward to listening to those next two episodes!Thank you so much

Fr Alf ParkerMay 1964 William Alfred Parker is ordained a Roman Catholic Priest with the Diocese of Lancaster, England, UK.He heads to Workington for his ordination.Now out in the world this episode he describes his early years as a Roman Catholic Priest in England in the 1960s, 1970s.Formby Podcast Is an independent production If you would like to be recorded If you have a story. Contact us Message mul5@icloud.com Thanks for listening

Father William Alfred Parker1936 - 2024Here he is at the Seminary, Ushaw .Life at Ushaw in the late 1950s early 1960sFr Alf Parker was ordained in Workington, Cumbria (Cumberland) his home town in May 1964.Formby Podcast is an independent production.If you would like your life recorded message us.mul5@icloud.com Thanks for listening Copyright Formby Podcast 2024

Father William Alfred Parker60 years a Roman Catholic Priest1936 - 2024Chatting here about life up to arriving at Ushaw in the mid 1950s I had the pleasure of recording Fr Parker (my Father’s brother.)Over the next few episodes I will share my recordings . Have a listen Formby Podcast Is an independent recorder of voices If you would like to contact us Message usOnmul5@icloud.com

Philena Bruce. Palmist, Healer, Clairvoyant, Card Reader, Spirit Release Practitioner. Contact Philena https://www.philena.co.uk/Recorded July 2024I had the most amazing opportunity to record this lady who I had met many years ago at a wedding near Glastonbury.She is Palmist, a Healer, she will read a piece of jewellery. She is a Clairvoyant, a Card Reader and a Spirit Release Practitioner. Here tells stories of her work : how she enters the world of Palmistry, how she is a spirit release practitioner where she removes portals in houses.“I have never not been able to help anyone. “Give her a call. Her life story of her childhood can be heard in a you tube interview : The link to the you tube video is 
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Thank you Grace Martin for the contact details. And thank you Philena for a magical afternoon. Recorded in July 2024Russell Road LondonBy Formby Podcast Listen to Formby Podcast contact us at formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload Have a listen to Formby Podcast .To contact us at formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload

Hugo Page Croft Recorded 23/24 April 2024 A GOOD STORY WELL TOLD. Audio recordings of personal, family & business histories. To share experience & anecdotes between one generation and the next. A fabulous life story from Hugo Page Croft in April 2024. We begin the conversation with his maternal Grandparents. His Father’s part in World War 2 - magical anecdotes of American dentistry on the beaches in France 10 days after the 1944 D Day landings. Hugo talks about the Croft family in Herefordshire. He dips into the family’s link with King George the Third’s daughter, Princess Charlotte, in 1817. Hugo talks about how his surname Page Croft was a union of marriage. Hugo Page Croft’s family were Maltsters. Hugo describes growing up and community life in post World War 2 England. He lived in the small town of Ware. Then we embark on his journey from being at home growing up as the middle child of three. To boarding at Shrewsbury School. After school we hear how his business, Moray Maltings began. Captivating stories take us through over 20 years of Scottish Maltings in the 1970s and 1980s. How the business worked with Farmers and educational establishments to develop seed. We finish as the business is sold to Scottish and Newcastle Breweries in 1986. Formby Podcast would like to thank Arabella Page Croft and Kieran Parker for requesting this recording -A GOOD STORY WELL TOLD. Contact Formby Podcast formbypodcast@gmail.com

Living in Ince Blundell in the 1920s 1930s until 2000. Viva was born in 1925. She chatted about growing up with her family. She is one of 6 brothers and sisters. She described the family house. Three bedrooms one for the boys one for the girls and one for Viva’s parents. The toilet is always an interesting subject for me. In 1928 Viva and her family had 2 toilets - situated at the bottom of the garden. The family toilet would have been two seats were cut into a plank of wood. Not flushed away all toilet contents were caught in a bucket - which was then distributed around the garden as food for the plants. - Here you can here Joan - born in 1935, saying her father had the best Rhubarb in Altcar. - All fed by toilet waste . Bottoms were wiped on newspaper pieces . Cooking for a family of 8 possibly 9 as Viva’s grandmother lived locally . Was done on a range - Viva’s mother lit this every day. It was in the main living sitting room. The family kitchen was for preparing meals - vegetables, meat, and would of have a tap for cold water. The kitchen also contained a handy bath in the corner. Perfect for 6 children. Viva laughs at her own stories as she recounts schooling, ploughing fields, life with six siblings BBC Radio Lancashire BBC Radio women’s hour Sandgrounder Radio - huddle Independent Southport Dune FM It was an absolute pleasure of speaking to Viva - she was then 97 years old. A magical life story from Ince Blundell Merseyside . Thanks to Joan Rimmer for joining me and arranging the meeting with Viva. Listen to Formby Podcast contact us at formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload 1920年代、1930年代にインス・ブランデルに住んでいた ビバは1925年に生まれました。彼女は家族と一緒に育つことについておしゃべりした。彼女は6人の兄弟姉妹の1人です。 彼女は家族の家について説明した。3つのベッドルーム、1つは男の子用、1つは女の子用、もう1つはビバの両親用です。 トイレは私にとっていつも興味深いテーマです。1928年、ビバと彼女の家族は庭の底に2つのトイレを持っていました。彼女の家族のトイレで2つの座席が木の板に切られた。すべてのトイレの中身がバケツに入った - その後、植物のための食べ物として庭の周りに配布された - ここであなたはここでジョアンすることができます - 1935年に生まれ、彼女の父親はアルトカーで最高のルバーブを持っていたと言いました。 - すべてトイレの廃棄物によって供給されました。 底は新聞紙で拭いた。 ビバの祖母が地元に住んでいたので、8人、おそらく9人の家族のために料理をする。 家族の台所は食事を準備するためのものでした - 野菜、肉、そして冷たい水のための蛇口があるでしょう。キッチンは隅に便利なお風呂があります。6人の子供に最適です。 ビバは、学校教育、耕作、6人の兄弟との生活を語りながら、自分の物語を笑う BBCラジオ・ランカシャー BBCラジオ女子アワー サンドグラウンダーラジオ - ハドル インディペンデント・サウスポート 私はビバと話す絶対的な喜びを持っていました - 彼女は当時97歳でした。インス・ブランデル・マージーサイドの魔法のライフストーリー。ジョアン・リマーが参加し、ビバとのミーティングを手配してくれてありがとう。Formby Podcastを聴いて、formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby PodcastとAbsoluteformby instagramまでご連絡ください。TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload 在20世纪20年代到20世纪30年代一直住在Ince Blundell。 Viva出生于1925年。 她聊着和家人一起长大。 她是6个兄弟姐妹之一。 她描述了这个家庭住宅。 三间卧室，一间给男孩，一间给女孩，一间给Viva的父母。 对我来说，厕所总是一个有趣的话题。 1928年，Viva和她的家人有2个厕所-位于花园底部。 家庭厕所会是两个座位被切成一块木板。 没有被冲走，所有的马桶里的东西都被装在一个桶里-然后被分发到花园里，作为植物的食物。-在这里你可以在这里，琼-出生于1935年，说她父亲在阿尔特卡有最好的大黄。-全部由厕所垃圾喂养。 底部被擦在报纸上。 为一个8口之家做饭，可能是9口，因为Viva的祖母住在当地。 在一个范围内完成-Viva的母亲每天都点燃这个。 它在主客厅里。 家庭厨房是准备饭菜的——蔬菜、肉类，还有冷水的水龙头。 厨房的角落里还有一个方便的浴缸。 非常适合6个孩子。 维瓦在讲述学校教育、耕田、与六个兄弟姐妹的生活时嘲笑自己的故事 英国广播公司兰开夏郡电台 英国广播公司电台妇女一小时 Sandgrounder收音机 - huddle 独立南港 沙丘FM 与Viva交谈绝对是一种乐趣——她当时97岁。 来自Ince Blundell Merseyside的神奇生活故事。 感谢Joan Rimmer加入我，并安排与Viva的会面。 收听Formby播客，请联系我们 Formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby播客和Absoluteformby instagram。 TikTok Formby播客 YouTube Formby播客 X（推特）Formby播客 #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload

Gong Bath - grab a blanket, lie down, close your eyes. 60 minutes of gongs, bells, chimes and symbols. Steve Gong runs classes for groups in a church hall in Ainsdale Merseyside. Quite magical . Have a look at @resonate8056 on instagram - this is the link https://www.instagram.com/resonate8056?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Thank you Steve for giving permission to Formby Podcast to record the evening and to share it with you for Formby Podcast. If you have a story email us - formbypodcast@gmail.com

Simon Sutcliffe Formby Firebirds - Ladies Cricket in Formby Merseyside is thriving. The Ladies Cricket team has huge support form Formby Cricket Club. The main inspiration/ coach / anchor man is Simon Sutcliffe. A magical story illustrating the benefits of team sport. How life / communities in the UK benefit from sport in this case cricketing success. We asked Simon In November 2023 1. How did your journey in cricket begin, and what inspired you to pursue it seriously? 2. What role does cricket play in your daily life, and how do you balance it with other commitments? 3. Can you describe your most memorable cricketing moment or achievement so far? 4. Who are your cricketing role models, and how have they influenced your approach to the game? 5. How do you prepare for a cricket match, both mentally and physically? 6. What challenges have you faced in your cricketing career, and how did you overcome them? 7. Can you share any insights into the sacrifices you've had to make to excel in cricket? 8. What are your long-term goals or aspirations in the world of cricket? 9. How has cricket shaped your personality and values outside of the sport? 10. What advice would you give to young aspiring cricketers looking to build their lives around the game? 11. Any funny stories that stand out? Simon Sutcliffe Cricket First X / Twitter - @Cricketfirst20 Instagram Cricket_first20

Picture this: In the heart of Workington, the Symphonium gracefully serenades the town at Helena Thompson Museum Park Road, weaving the enchanting notes of "Silent Night." A gift to the community, the house stands as a testament to the harmonious connection between art and the people of Workington. Formbypodcast@gmail.com #HelenaThompsonMuseum #WorkingtonWonders #SymphoniumSounds #CommunityHarmony #SilentNightMagic #MusicalHeritage #CulturalGift #TownTreasure #EnchantingSpaces #ArtfulLiving #LocalHistory #MuseumMagic #GiftedHouse #WorkingtonGems #SerenadeInStone #LivingArt #CommunitySpirit #CivicPride #SymphonyInSilence #TownTraditions #ParkRoadMelodies #MusicalGift #HeritageHub #WorkingtonCulture #SonicLandmarks #GiftToThePeople #CreativeCommunity #HarmonyInHistory #NoteWorthyGift #CulturalHub

Grange Oversands Cumbria Dawn Chorus, 14 November 2023 Blackbird is spooked , church, bells chime, more rain comes down northern train heads from Barrow to Manchester early morning in Grange Over Sands #uklotteryfunding #fundingopportunitiesUK #lotteryforchange #lotteryfunding #fundingopportunities #changinglives #artscouncilengland #artsfunding #creativegrants #culturalessentials #supportingthearts #artisticexpression #culturalinvestment #artscommunity #creativeimpact #fundingcreativity #grangeoversands #dawnchorus #cumbriasounds #naturemelodies #morningrain #blackbirdsong #chimingbells #northerntrain #barrotomanchester #soundsofgrange #novembermornings #serenecumbria #rainydayvibes #localsoundscape #ruralcharm

Whistling Tree Frog Liitoria Ewingii evening Chorus New Zealand Terrace Downs Golf Course Canterbury 1 - 1/2 hours drive from Christchurch New Zealand September 2023 Evensong - 3hours 50 minutes with the Whistling Tree Frog and a view of Mount Hut, New Zealand. Recorded September 2023 Whistling Tree Frog was a species introduced into New Zealand from Tasmania 1875. Listen to Formby Podcast for full recording of the Terrace Downs night time Chorus. Contact us at Formby Podcast @ gmail.com Www.Instagram.Com/FormbyPodcast Formby Podcast instagram TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast Www.Instagram.Com/absoluteformby #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds #bird #golf #golfnz @fableterracedownsresort

New Zealand Hobbiton Bilbo Baggins’ Dawn Chorus 2023 Hobbit This is what Bilbo Baggins listened to I every morning when he was filming The Hobbit in New Zealand Hobbiton @hobbitontours #matamata Dawn Chorus Full podcast - 1 hour - listen to Formby Podcast #formbypodcast #bilbo #bilbobaggins New Zealand Hobbiton Bilbo Baggins’ Dawn Chorus 2023 #dawnchorus #newzealand #nz #rspb @gorentals.nz #gorentals We hired a car with Go Rentals Auckland Airport to Wellington Airport/ booked at the very last minute- excellent service. We visited Hobbit Film Set #hobbit @hobbitontours 9.40 am - worked for us #mustdo @peterjackson905 Where we stayed / two of us travelling we chose Air BnB just brilliant price , location , availability- again very last minute. Warm, cosy, great beds and how showers and very inky blue dark skies. 11 minutes drive to Hobbiton #perfect @airbnb Amanda’s Place 55 Todd Road, Karapiro, Waikato 3496, New Zealand #waikato #darkskies #stars #southerncross Next Rotarua hot pools - a natural phenomenon. Sulphur rich clay @hellsgatenz Hell’s Gate Next stop for us Wiatomo for the Glow Worm Caves this black water extravaganza filled our day - we were the 9am tour @legendaryblackwaterraftingco #nottobemissed #abseiling #riverscramble #rivertubing #glowworms #newzealand #nz #tours #toptip #fabulous @boxoffluffies