The Golf In Society Podcast
Reimagining Golf Club At The Heart Of Healthy Ageing. We are revolutionising the way we think about golf and community! Anthony Blackburn is on a mission to reshape golf clubs into health hubs, helping support carers, their loved ones and local communities thrive. Listen to a series of conversations with those living at the coal face of our healthy ageing crisis, a true insight into lives of society's unsung hero's, the unpaid carers. Learn more at www.golfinsociety.com #GolfInSociety #Healthyageing #Innovation
- Update frequency
- every 59 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
From Placement to Purpose: Students Shaping OT’s Future
🎙️ From Placement to Purpose: Students Shaping OT’s Future
In this inspiring episode, host Anthony Blackburn, founder of Golf in Society, sits down with three remarkable Occupational Therapy students …
Golf: The Game for Life – Health, Inclusion & Impact with Aston Ward
In this episode of Golf in Society, we’re joined by Aston Ward – Chief Operations Officer at the Confederation of Professional Golf and Communications Lead for the Golf & Health project. Together, we…
Planting the Seeds of Golf: Anthony Etchells’ Journey with Swing Stars
In Episode 13 of the Golf in Society podcast, we sit down with Anthony Etchells, a passionate advocate for using golf to inspire and engage young minds. Since volunteering with Golf in Society in 201…
Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Golf's Role in Wellbeing
In this powerful episode of the Golf in Society podcast, founder Anthony Blackburn is joined by two inspiring guests: Steve Phillip, founder of The Jordan Legacy, a suicide prevention charity created…
The Dementality Journey – Bringing Joy and Independence to Life with Dementia
In this episode, we’re joined by Su and Youn, founders of Dementality, as they share their personal journey and inspiration behind launching their organization. Listen in as they discuss how Demental…
Breaking Barriers: Women in Golf & the Future of Inclusivity with Julie Walker
In this episode, host Anthony Blackburn sits down with Julie Walker, founder of Women on the Tee, to explore the evolving landscape of women in golf. The conversation dives into the challenges women …
Golden Years: Enhancing Life in Care Homes
In this episode, Anthony sits down with three passionate guests to explore the vital topic of healthy ageing in residential care homes. Sharon Lewis, Activity Coordinator at Hazel Grove Care Home; Sa…
Why Golf is a Perfect Tonic for Healthy Ageing
Why Golf is a Perfect Tonic for Healthy Ageing
We know how beneficial sports can be for kids and young adults, but what about for seniors and people with health issues? Research (and anecdotal eviden…
The Importance of Co Designing Healthy Ageing Services
Welcome to episode 7 of The Golf in Society Podcast! Join host Anthony Blackburn as he sits down with Katheryn Woolf, an expert in service design from Made Open. In this episode, they dive into the f…
A Holistic Approach to Health In Sheffield
Welcome to episode Six of The Golf in Society Podcast, where guest host Rob Sadler interviews participants and carers involved in Golf in Society's research project in Sheffield. This innovative prog…
The Future Of Women In The Workforce
In episode 5 of The Golf in Society podcast, Anthony sits down with Helen Williams, a successful Sheffield businesswoman and ambassador for golf in society.
Their conversation revolves around women i…
The Future Of The Golf Experience
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Golf in Society podcast! In this episode, join host Anthony as he sits down with Will Hewitt, the General Manager of the 59 Club.
Anthony and Will dive into an intriguing d…
A Sporting Life With Parkinson's Disease
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Golf in Society podcast! In this episode, our host and founder, Anthony Blackburn, sits down with Nigel Thornton, a longstanding ambassador for golf in society. Nigel brav…
Understanding Occupational Therapy
Welcome to the second episode of The Golf in Society Podcast were we are Reimagining Golf Clubs as Healthy Ageing Hubs.
In this episode I sit down at Hillsborough GC for a conversation with occupation…
Carers Conversations - Linda Barnes - From wife to carer
Welcome to the first episode in a series of "Carers Conversations", where we are Reimagining Golf Clubs as Healthy Ageing Hubs.
In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Linda Barnes, wife a…