Walkie Talkies

This is a podcast from Christ Church Sport & Active Health from Canterbury Christ Church University. It aims to socially connect our University community while also getting you out for a walk.

In today's episode, we speak with Dan Stretch, who gives us a tour of the new sports science facilities in the University’s Verena Holmes building. We’ll also hear from Juliet Flynn and the People Culture and Inclusion team to find out all about People, Culture and Inclusion and what they do at the University.

Thank you to everyone that made this episode possible. This episode was edited and produced by James Cook, special thanks to Juliet and the People Culture and Inclusion team, and Dan.

Our webpages are www.canterbury.ac.uk/sport where you can find out more about our Walkie Talkies project and get in touch. 

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A #BRIT2021Challenge special. In this episode, we hear from Phil Packer - Founder and Chief Executive of The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT).

Phil is a Charity Ambassador, Patron and Campaigner.  He has been the recipient of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award and Pride of Britain Fundraiser of the Year. In 2008, Phil sustained injuries to his heart, ribs and catastrophic damage to his spinal cord. He has since gone on to perform many physical challenges in aid of various charities and additionally launched the BRIT challenges - with an aim to improve the mental health of young adults and students throughout the UK and raise vital funds for mental health charities.

Presented by Director of Sport & Active Health, Paul Carney. Produced and edited by James Cook.

Our webpages are www.canterbury.ac.uk/sport where you can find out more about our Walkie Talkies project and get in touch. Don’t forget to like and subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts.

Dr Sonia Overall is a Senior Lecturer in Creative & Professional Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. In this episode, Sonia talks to us about #DistanceDrift, her incredible concept - a space to walk alone and connect with other walkers via Twitter. www.soniaoverall.net

We also hear from Born Barikor, fitness guru, founder and CEO of Our Parks. Born talks us through his Our Parks journey. www.ourparks.org.uk

International students make an invaluable contribution to the Christ Church community, bringing with them new knowledge, cross-cultural understanding and global friendships, enriching the education experience of domestic students. With that in mind, we hear from Alicia and Virginia, two international students who tell us about their experience of studying at Christ Church University.

Presented by Director of Sport & Active Health, Paul Carney. Produced and edited by James Cook.

Our webpages are www.canterbury.ac.uk/sport where you can find out more about our Walkie Talkies project and get in touch. Don’t forget to like and subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts.