Tales Fae the East
Tales of life from Dennistoun, Sighthill and Haghill.
Memories of the past, stories from the present and thoughts for the future.
This project is part of a residency for Glasgow Life, with Alasdair Satchel doing podcast interviews with local people and Tim Morozzo taking portrait photos of the participants and the spaces that mean something to them.
Podcasting and photography workshops are part of the project, please check out our website if you'd like to join us.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
S2 Ep6: GUIR! - Gaelic in Glasgow
This episode is a brief investigation into perceptions on Gaelic in the East End of Glasgow. Everyone who we spoke to for the podcast was asked about their perception of Gaelic in the city. Here ar…
00:34:31 |
Tue 31 May 2022
S2 Ep5: Lewa Thomas
This episode is a conversation with Lewa Thomas.
Lewa was born in Glasgow, where she’s lived all of her life.
I first met Lewa at Akara, the wonderful bakery and café she runs on Duke St.
We …
Lewa was born in Glasgow, where she’s lived all of her life.
I first met Lewa at Akara, the wonderful bakery and café she runs on Duke St.
We …
01:07:44 |
Fri 01 Apr 2022
S2 Ep4: Babs Nicgriogair
This episode is a chat with Babs Nicgriogair. Originally from Stornoway Babs has lived in Glasgow since the mid 80’s.
Babs has worked at Green City in East End since the Millennium. Green City i…
Babs has worked at Green City in East End since the Millennium. Green City i…
00:52:27 |
Wed 30 Mar 2022
S2 Ep3: Housing with Irene McInnes and Seán Damer
This episode features a chat between Irene McInnes of Reidvale Housing Association and sociologist, historian and author Seán Damer.
In each of the 15 episodes that we’ve released so far for Tale…
In each of the 15 episodes that we’ve released so far for Tale…
01:01:52 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
S2 Ep2: Jane and James Torrens
In this episode I talk with Jane and James Torrens, formerly of St Rollox Church in Sighthill.
Both Jane and James have quite remarkable professional medical backgrounds.
James left medicine to ent…
Both Jane and James have quite remarkable professional medical backgrounds.
James left medicine to ent…
00:40:20 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
S2 Ep1: Mandy McIntosh
In this episode I talk with the artist Mandy McIntosh.
Mandy grew up in Glasgow and in South Africa. She has lived in different parts of the city, but in this episode we pay particular attention to…
00:42:45 |
Tue 25 Jan 2022
S1 Ep13: Tommy McInnes
In this episode I talk with Tommy McInnes of Dennistoun.
Tommy was born and has lived in the East End all of his life.
We talk about growing up in the Gallowgate, his Mum and Dad, the joy of playin…
Tommy was born and has lived in the East End all of his life.
We talk about growing up in the Gallowgate, his Mum and Dad, the joy of playin…
00:37:24 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
S1 Ep12: Sophie Kindreich
In this episode I talk with Sophie Kindreich of Haghill / Dennistoun.
Amongst a broad portfolio of skills, including DJing, Sophie is involved with Migrant Rights issues including No Evictions, wh…
Amongst a broad portfolio of skills, including DJing, Sophie is involved with Migrant Rights issues including No Evictions, wh…
00:34:07 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
S1 Ep11: Mark Chambers - Bolt FM
In this episode I talk with Mark Chambers, the radio coordinator of Bolt FM.
Bolt FM are based in the East End of Glasgow and make radio for young people by young people.
They’ve been serving thei…
Bolt FM are based in the East End of Glasgow and make radio for young people by young people.
They’ve been serving thei…
00:36:01 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
S1 Ep10: Jackie Shearer
This episode is a conversation with Jackie Shearer of Dennistoun about her life and work.
Jackie was brought up in Glasgow and East Kilbride and has had a long and fascinating career in the arts sp…
Jackie was brought up in Glasgow and East Kilbride and has had a long and fascinating career in the arts sp…
00:35:27 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
S1 Ep9: Barbara Orton
This episode is a conversation with film and TV producer Barbara Orton about her life and work and how she came to live in Dennistoun.
We talk about growing up in Newcastle, her first steps into co…
We talk about growing up in Newcastle, her first steps into co…
00:40:27 |
Thu 20 May 2021
S1 Ep8: Candy and Donald - Andy Neil (Tollcross)
This episode is a conversation about the life and adventures of leading rally driver Andy Neil, with her children Candy and Donald.
Andy, also known as Annie and her sister Chrissie, also known as …
Andy, also known as Annie and her sister Chrissie, also known as …
00:51:05 |
Tue 04 May 2021
S1 Ep7: Rose Ruane
This episode is a conversation with Rose Ruane.
Rose first settled in the East End with a flat in Haghill, then eventually moved into Dennistoun where she’s been a resident for many years.
Rose is …
Rose first settled in the East End with a flat in Haghill, then eventually moved into Dennistoun where she’s been a resident for many years.
Rose is …
01:04:26 |
Tue 27 Apr 2021
S1 Ep6: Robert Macaulay
This episode is a conversation with Robert Macaulay of Robert’s Hair Design of Duke St, Dennistoun. Robert was born and brought up in Sword St and knows Dennistoun intimately.
Our conversation go…
Our conversation go…
00:55:29 |
Tue 20 Apr 2021
S1 Ep5: Alis Le May
In this episode I speak with Alis Le May of Dennistoun.
Alis is a bespoke tailor, whose practice includes both suits and dresses, and the sharing of knowledge through community out reach with Decent…
Alis is a bespoke tailor, whose practice includes both suits and dresses, and the sharing of knowledge through community out reach with Decent…
00:42:51 |
Mon 12 Apr 2021
S1 Ep4: Stuart Cosgrove
In this episode I speak with Stuart Cosgrove of Dennistoun.
Stuart is a writer, broadcaster, television executive and so much more.
Stuart is a writer, broadcaster, television executive and so much more.
A resident of Dennistoun for many years, Stuart originally co…
01:02:48 |
Tue 06 Apr 2021
S1 Ep3: Elaine MacKenzie Ellis
In this episode I speak with Elaine MacKenzie Ellis of Sighthill.
Elaine is an actor with an enviable list of credits to her name including Rab C Nesbitt, Still Game, Dear Frankie, Sunshine on Leith …
Elaine is an actor with an enviable list of credits to her name including Rab C Nesbitt, Still Game, Dear Frankie, Sunshine on Leith …
00:48:15 |
Mon 29 Mar 2021
S1 Ep2: Mitch Miller
In this episode I speak with Mitch Miller of Dennistoun.
Mitch is an artist who works with an approach which he calls the Dialectogram, offering a pigeons eye view of spaces. Spaces as seen from abo…
Mitch is an artist who works with an approach which he calls the Dialectogram, offering a pigeons eye view of spaces. Spaces as seen from abo…
00:46:19 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
S1 Ep1: Irene McInnes
A chat with Irene McInnes about her life in Dennistoun and her work with Reidvale Housing Association.
00:52:41 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
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