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A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall, with added interviews from other locals, talking about their memories.
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Part 2 of my interview with Derek Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
As well as talking to Derek, I also look back over my past week. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A slight variation on Alistair Cooke’s ‘Letter from America’ and the final part of my interview with Janet. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
In this episode, we have part two of my interview with Janet, plus a little bit about my last week, and Direct Funerals. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
The first part of my interview with Janet, plus Cornish choughs and the Gaia Trust Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Graham talks about his time at Wadebridge School and the pop group Federation Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
In this week’s episode, Graham recounts his early involvement with music Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
To coincide with this year’s Wadebridge Carnival, I talk to Graham about his memories when they used to enter every year Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Part one of my interview with Graham, (also known as Albert). Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A slightly nautical episode this week and more from Nan and Gramp Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Recorded back in the 1980’s, a lovely little chat, talkin’ about local people and places Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
The second part of my interview with Al, plus, amount other things, snakes in the churchyard Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Part one of my interview with Al, plus, amongst other things, looking into direct cremations. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A busy time in town, with the annual Royal Cornwall Show, plus a look back at last week. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Meeting an old school friend brings back Sports Day’s memories, plus other bits and pieces Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
This episode includes things such as Crantock and the Cornwall rugby team. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
A look back over the last week, including our cycle in the Scottish Highlands Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
As we take part in our latest sponsored event, I look back on how Alzheimer’s Disease affected our lives Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Looking back at this year’s Trevithick Day, May Day, plus other bits. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
Talking about the bereavement charity, and, also, David Penhaligon. Joybringer - played by Federation (1981)Graham Hawke, David Bray, Al Nance, Jon Hooper, Steve Treadwell, Sally Rowe.
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Thanks for posting these yarns David. Lovely to hear your experiences, and to recognise a fair number of people, despite having left Wadebridge over 50 years ago! Keep em cumin boy. cheers Keith Eddy