The Great Shark Hunt

This is a podcast of conversations with interesting people who I have encountered. It complements my blog https://mark-charlton.com. The name of the podcast is inspired by Hunter S Thompson's collection of stories described as 'strange tales from a strange time'. I bought the book prior to developing a life-changing illness caused by a colloid cyst growing on my brain I was recuperating in August 2021, when Boscombe beach was cleared after a shark was spotted in the water. So that was the inspiration - strange tales from a strange time and being unable to think of anything better!

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Unveiling Alice Hawkins Community Projects

This episode tries to capture the launch of the Alice Hawkins Community Projects - a new era for the Woodgate Community Food Association, which has been a food bank operation in the Fosse area of Leicester for the past three years. It is now embarking on new projects to support the community, while maintaining its food bank activities.

Nov 06, 2023•22 min

Headway - helping people recover from brain injuries

This podcast is an opportunity to understand a little bit more about the charity Headway. I interviewed Ruth Johnson, Marketing and Engagement Executive for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland Headway. It was a chance for me to express my gratitude for the support they have given me so far as I recover from a Colloid Cyst which required surgery on my brain and a lengthy recovery process. It is also a chance to promote Headway's Christmas appeal called “Sheadway” which launches on Tuesday Nov...

Nov 29, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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