• 01 - Talking about Walking

  • Nov 16 2022
  • Length: 58 mins
  • Podcast

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01 - Talking about Walking

  • Summary

  • Join us for episode 1, as we meander the paths of Oldham, past, present and future. Find out what makes Oldham folk walk and wheel and how we could make it even easier for people to leave their cars behind. This episode features a walking hairdresser, Oldham's transport history in under 10 min and many pairs of walking boots.

    Go to our website for the full transcript, more info and additional resources. 


    Want to get involved? Tell us about a great idea or initiative that gets people walking or wheeling in your place. Just drop an email to powerinthecity@carbon.coop or contact us on social media. We’ll do a shout out for you in one of our next episodes.


    This episode was written and produced by Britt Jurgensen. Host: Hannah Knox. Local research & interviews: Melissa Kelly Shore. Sound design & postproduction: Barry Han


    Interviews with: Kate Crew, Bryn Chapman, Roger Ivens, Ruji Surjan, Morag Rose, Richard Lambert, Chris Maylor, Pharmacy Short Walks participants, Mike Dodd, Forces 4 Nature, Philippa Whittaker


    Power in the City is funded by the Electricity North West Powering our Communities Fund, ICLEI Action Fund and UCL Grand Challenges.

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