Magazine #22: Late Summer 2021

🎵 On The Road Again

Hello and Welcome

Visually impaired listeners enjoy post-lockdown Witney Talking News with a focus on local stories; Nigel kicks off with a cautionary tale; Debbie provides a lighthearted piece about a cat stuck in a tree.

A Salutary Tale

‘Man gets drunk, lands in gutter with pig’, ‘Passerby comments on his state’, ‘Story emphasizes dangers of excessive drinking’

A Few Gems from Gervaise Phinn

Schoolchildren share humorous classroom incidents and misconceptions; Tommy struggles with primary school adjustments; young actors adapt scripts due to offensive language.

Black Country Humour (1)

A humorous tale about Enoch’s peculiar quest to remove a bump from Eli’s head; Enoch fails but shares the story with a liar, leading to laughter; Eli feels bummed about his delayed AA membership.

Hysterically Historical on Nelson

What Goes Around Comes Around

A boy named Simon writes desperate letters to his mother pleading to leave his new school, evoking a poignant mirror image years later with his mother in a care home.

❓ Quiz - Questions

A general knowledge quiz for listeners to enjoy at home.

Black Country Humour (2)

Enoch and Eli attempted a kayaking adventure in cold Eskimo land, Caused fire in kayak, had to swim for safety, Lesson learned was don’t light fires in boats.

The Voice At The Foot Of The Stairs by Pam Ayres

A humorous poem about a mother’s struggle to get her children ready for school; The children resist and create chaos; The poem highlights the patience and resilience of parents in such situations.

Hamlet in Sheffield

Performance of Hamlet in Yorkshire dialect captivates audience; Innovative interpretation of soliloquy ‘To be or not to be’; Actor’s emotional delivery stirs listeners.

Interview with Tony Kelly

The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, benefiting millions of young people, is spotlighted. A former educator, Tony Kelly, shares insights about the award’s levels, commitment required, and personal experiences. Now totally blind due to glaucoma, Kelly continues to advocate for the award’s values.

Black Country Humour (3)

Hilarious sight in the town: Eli balancing builder’s hods with helmets and hens for his wife. Locals helped him navigate, including one who lost his dog and found humor despite his worry.

Snoring by Pam Ayres

Couple shares humorously about their snoring, attracting a crowd beneath their window, with wife’s glass of water being toppled by husband’s dramatic snores.

Brown Boots

Funeral of wealthy individual attended by relatives in formal attire, except for cousin Jim who wore brown boots causing distress to family, later revealed Jim gave his black boots to a man in need

6 Limericks

On This Day in Oxford

Oxford was shocked by a plot to kidnap and ransom a millionaire in 1938; Experienced criminal Patrick Boyle Tulliman posed as a journalist to lure Lord Nuffield; Plan foiled by associate Ramsden and Oxford City Police

Black Country Humour (4)

Eli bought a dozen newspapers to avoid a price rise; Man jokes about marriage leading to longevity

Eating in The Fifties

Food habits in the 1950s were vastly different from today’s practices. Many foods were uncommon or misunderstood, and culinary norms were distinct. Some items were considered luxurious or even exclusive to certain classes.

❓ Quiz - Answers

Here are the answers to this week’s quiz — how did you do?

The Seagull by Pam Ayres

Thousands holiday at seaside towns; Locals warn of ‘seagull menace’; Disruption feared during summer rush.

Pam Ayres on Greeting Cards

Greeting card poet Pam Ayres shares humorous verses; Topics include weddings, retirement, exams, and illness; Listeners encouraged to create their own verses.

👋 Goodbye!

The closing sign-off, including volunteer credits and listener information.

🎵 Bring Me Sunshine

An enchanting verse emphasizes the importance of happiness and love in everyday life, encouraging listeners to spread joy.