In this interview we were delighted to have the opportunity to talk to Kate Bartlett from Age UK Wiltshire. Kate spoke to us about the work she does with members of the community, the importance of them being able to tell their stories and how the collaborative work that we are developing with Age UK will be so beneficial.

Kate Bartlett -  6.6.18

Tonight Westwood Radio went off site for a special live Outside Broadcast from The New Inn, Westwood, as part of the school's highly successful oral history project. The theme was an open mic night where members of the local community were interviewed about their lives and experiences in the Westwood area and what a night we had. Outstanding hosting from Josh and James, so professional, and some amazing interviews for our archive. Thank you to everyone who took part and to Caroline for allowing us to hold our event at The New Inn.

Oral History Project Open Mic Night -  4.7.18

After a fascinating interview about their childhood a few months back, it was a pleasure to welcome David and Kate back to be interviewed by Wesley and Megan. Moving on to discussing their working lives and how David has impacted the physical appearance of Westwood through his building work, as well as learning about Kate's links with the nursery school, this was another wonderful interview where we learnt so much more.

David And Kate Windo -  26.6.18

One of the best things about our oral history project is being able to talk to and interview, fascinating people in order to capture their memories and experiences forever. 
This was never more poignant than in this recording, where we were invited to Wiltshire Heights Residential Care Home in Bradford on Avon, where Millie and Spike spoke to the most lovely man, Simon, about his experiences in teaching and his love of football and radio.
Sadly, we learned that Simon passed away over the summer, but this recording will serve as a lasting legacy to the wonderful half hour we spent with him, listening to him talk informatively, freely and enthusiastically and for making us feel so welcome. It was both  a pleasure and an honour.

Simon -  Wilts Heights -  24.7.18

As part of a live Westwood Radio broadcast, we interviewed some of the residents from Wiltshire Heights Residential Care Home in Bradford on Avon. We spoke to them about their working lives and it was fascinating to hear them share their experiences from the world of work and the vast range of occupations that they all had. From bacteriologists to teachers and even a story about a resident's horse beating the Queen's in Bath! This is oral history at it's most interesting.

Huge thanks to Edith, Valerie, Trish and Erna for talking to us and sharing their memories.

Westwood Heritage