Grey Matters More

Inside a York Volunteer Kitchen Serving Hot Dinners

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/fan_mail/new] We spend an evening with Kitchens For Everyone York to understand how a volunteer-run kitchen serves hot meals with dignity for people who are homeless or in vulnerable situations. We hear how outreach, teamwork, and small acts of welcome create purpose for volunteers and real connection for guests.  • why extra time in retirement can feel unsettling, and why volunteering fills the gap  • what Kitchens For Everyone York does, from sit-down meals to street outreach  • how the charity started, how it is funded, and why donations stretch further without paid staff  • how a Wednesday service runs, from orders and hot drinks to food served at tables  • volunteer roles that do not require cooking skills, from prep to tea and coffee  • what outreach looks like, including safety, pairs, routes, and checking on regulars  • what volunteers say they get back, from purpose and gratitude to new friendships across ages  do check out your local food kitchen and see if you can go and give them a hand.  Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe.  Also if you would like too find our more about the "Food Kitchen" please click on the following link https://kitchenforeveryoneyork.org/ [https://kitchenforeveryoneyork.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support] If you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support]” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.

You Do Not Need To Play Cricket, To Keep Cricket Alive.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/fan_mail/new] We join Yorkshire Cricket Club to explore why cricket feels like a lifelong community and why it matters even more when retirement leaves you with extra time. We talk with Yorkshire cricket volunteers about simple ways to get involved, even if you no longer play, and why grassroots clubs survive when people choose to muck in together. • finding purpose and routine after retirement through community sport  • why cricket creates a stronger sense of place than many sports  • rebuilding village cricket by solving small problems fast  • volunteering options beyond playing, from teas to social media  • getting started with coaching, club support, and foundation help  • reducing intimidation for parents and first-time volunteers  • the growth of girls’ cricket and the need for helpers  • how umpiring works, what courses exist, and why leagues need more officials  • what volunteers get back, from belonging to being “still in the game”  Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode. Also if you would like to support the podcast then please feel free to donate to the podcast to help out everything is much appreciated, thank you Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support] If you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support]” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.

Whether you have window boxes, a small garden or attend the Harrogate and Chelsea Flower Shows, there’s a garden for everyone.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/fan_mail/new] We visit Breezy Knees Gardens near York and meet co-owner Colin Parker, who turns open fields into a 20-acre garden and shares why purpose matters more than any retirement plan. We also hear from volunteers and visitors about friendship, mindfulness, and the quiet joy of being outside even when you don’t know a single plant name.  • Colin’s leap from pharmacy work to building Breezy Knees Gardens  • Designing a major garden through trial, error and stubborn optimism  • Why opening to the public keeps the project alive  • The range of visitors from experts to total beginners  • How volunteering works and why enthusiasm beats experience  • Volunteer routines through the seasons and the friendships that form  • A place to unwind with workshops, theatre and accessible paths  • Mindfulness moments by the lake and the value of simple calm  Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode.  If you are interested in what you have listened to on this weeks Podcast then please click on the links below to find out more information on Breezy Knees and also "Grey Matters More" Thank You for listening.  https://www.breezyknees.co.uk/ [https://www.breezyknees.co.uk/] https://www.facebook.com/breezykneesgardens [https://www.facebook.com/breezykneesgardens] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support] If you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support]” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.

Explore the National Motor Museum: where cars, community and the joy of volunteering all come together after retirement.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/fan_mail/new] We tour the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to uncover why cars carry such emotional weight and how volunteering turns that passion into purpose. From early EVs to modern hybrids, we look at how the collection stays relevant while volunteers keep heritage alive. • origins of Beaulieu from five cars to national trust • cars as freedom, memory and status across a lifetime • evolving relevance from 1950s classics to 1990s icons • EV and hybrid milestones added to the collection • volunteers enabling tours, cataloguing and restoration • finding friends, structure and joy after retirement • research into Racing Pride and women in motor sport • reference library digitising brochures for open access • plans for redevelopment and heritage skills training Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode You can also find more details of the Motor Museum on the link below https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/ [https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support] If you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support]” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.

Joining the Ramblers can boost your wellbeing and confidence while also protecting the paths you love. Also, it’s a great way to make friends.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/fan_mail/new] We walk with the Ramblers to explore how simple steps turn into community, confidence, and real protection for Britain’s paths. Stephen and Vicky share how volunteering, inclusivity, and gentle advocacy keep people walking and our rights of way alive. • Ramblers as a national charity for access and group walks • Campaigning for paths and the England Coast Path • Why neglected footpaths disappear without use • Volunteer roles from walk leading to research • How to plan and recce routes with OS Maps • Inclusive pacing and options for all abilities • Light training, shared responsibility, safety basics • Confidence building for new leaders • Right to roam explained for UK nations • Nature, calm, and mental wellbeing on the trail • How to find a local group and get started Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode If you are keen on the podcast above and want to join the ramblers, please click the following link for all the details on how to get involved. https://www.ramblers.org.uk/ [https://www.ramblers.org.uk/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support] If you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/support]” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.