Grey Matters More

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. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318] Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ [https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/] Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social] Grey Matters More TikTok Page https://www.tiktok.com/@greymattersmore [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social]

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] Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318] Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ [https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/] Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social] Grey Matters More TikTok Page https://www.tiktok.com/@greymattersmore [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social]

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/] Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318] Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ [https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/] Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social] Grey Matters More TikTok Page https://www.tiktok.com/@greymattersmore [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social]

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/] Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318] Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ [https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/] Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social] Grey Matters More TikTok Page https://www.tiktok.com/@greymattersmore [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social]

Let’s Get Physical: How Joining a Gym can Rebuild Confidence, Community and Health.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562351/fan_mail/new] We explore how movement, community, and small, brave choices can turn the empty space of retirement into a routine filled with purpose, health, and friends. From paddle and pickleball to Pilates, our guests share practical ways to build strength, confidence, and connection. • balancing enjoyment with structured activity for health and mood • accessible sports like paddle and pickleball lowering barriers • social connection as protection against isolation • starting from zero and forming new habits in your spare time • training movements safely with injuries and joint pain • Pilates for posture, core strength, balance, and mobility • time–health–wealth triangle as a retirement lens • mixing solo focus with group energy to stay consistent If you would like to find out more about David Lloyd, then please follow the link below.  Thank you for taking the time to listen, and please feel free to leave a review and send a message.  https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/york/ [https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/york/] Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586908623318] Grey Matters More Website https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/ [https://greymattersmore.buzzsprout.com/] Bluesky App Homepage https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social] Grey Matters More TikTok Page https://www.tiktok.com/@greymattersmore [https://bsky.app/profile/greymattersmore.bsky.social]