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| Ep 14 - The Forgotten Chinese Seamen of Liverpool | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:17:36 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Summary During World War II, thousands of Chinese sailors served in Britain’s merchant navy, keeping vital supply routes open. Many settled in Liverpool, starting families and becoming part of the city's fabric. But after the war, the British government saw them as expendable. In a secret policy, at least 2,300 Chinese seamen were forcibly deported between 1946 and 1949—many without warning. Their wives and children were left behind, never knowing the truth. For decades, this story remained buried. For decades, their families believed they had been abandoned. The truth? They were erased. This is the untold story of Liverpool’s forgotten Chinese seamen
11:19 The Secret Deportation Related video and articles: Video: 'I just want to know - UK woman's search for missing Chinese father Video: The Secret Betrayal: How the UK ejected the Chinese sailors who had risked their lives Articles: Home Office Official Report Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep 13 - Field Trip - A day at an Independent Assisted Living Home | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:13:16 | |
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| Ep 6 - Liz Bolton - Value your self-worth, learn to say NO! | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:57:22 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Episode 6: We have the free spirit and funny Liz Bolton. She is energetic, passionate and a firecracker! We had one of the most amazing times recording her life story at her unique and beautiful home in London. Liz has the most unique upbringing: She was the first British born in Al-Fashir, Sudan and spent time in the Gold Coast (Ghana) as a child. Her parents have one of the most dramatic love stories of the 1930s you will ever hear and they are the original Airbnb creator! We dived into her career, and she worked very hard to become top of her Public Relations profession. Have you heard of Pick of the Fringe and the first-ever Levi music sponsorship with David Bowie in the 80s? Come find out how Liz was part of the creation team. We talked deeply about the significant relationships in her life and how she reminded us that self-worth and respect are two key virtues. Into her elderhood, Liz is so active! Yoga, gardening, Airbnb host, who said retirement is dull? Come to find out how you can retire from your professions but never retire from life. Dear Liz, Love, Nicole Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| #5 - Suen Sing - In life, the more you give, the more you get. | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:39:50 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Our 5th episode is a special one! This episode is a time-travelling journey, from 2018 to now, from Cantonese to English, from past to present. This time, we travelled to 2018 Hong Kong, my home town, to listen to Suen Sing, my grandpa, life story. Born in 1930 in Dongguan China, Suen Sing grew up in poverty and instability. Starting to work when he was 9, he knew he had to work hard and be smart to have a good life. His family's love and belief in education pushed him to leave China for Hong Kong. His childhood was not how you and I would imagine today. You will find out how he witnessed human cannibalism and how he made himself into a respected school principal. P.S. Mother's Day is coming up! If you want to create a special gift for your mom, your grandma, or an important woman, contact me to see how I can help you record her life story. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| #4 - Mary M. - Do you remember what dedication mean? | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:36:17 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Our 4th episode features Mary M. We travelled to Southern London to interview this hardworking and lovely Scottish lady. She is 87 years old and showed me what dedication means. We started with Mary's childhood with her favorite pony and the griddle scone recipe that her family still uses today. Want to know what is it like to smoke a ''cinnamon stick'''? ;) stay tuned! Being a tomboy herself and growing up with 8 male cousins, she attended a state boarding school in order to get a higher education. Despite being a tomboy, she follows her idol - her aunt - to become a nurse. Need a reminder of ''dedication'' meaning in this super fast society that praises fast results ? You will definitely remember from listening to Mary's story. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| #3 - IronGran - Eddie Brocklesby - I am the lucky one | 07 Jan 2024 | 00:44:13 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Our 3rd episode features Edwina (Eddie) Brocklesby - The oldest British woman doing the Ironman competition at age 80 who founded the charity Silverfit in her 70s. We listened to Eddie's influential and happy childhood stories: How her father's work had a big influence on her career and her grandma was Churchill’s cook. We talked about her passion for social work and how she started running at age 50, prompted by her late husband Phill. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| #2 - Pat & Johnny O'Sullivan - Left, Right or Center? | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:56:50 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Our 2nd episode features Pat & Johnny O'Sullivan - we travelled to Greystones, Ireland to talk to these two lovebirds of 50+ years. They are both 76 years old and they hold the best dinner party in Greystones. We chatted about Johnny's lifelong career in the textile industry and how he witnessed the rise and fall of textiles. Pat shared her career pause due to the ''Marriage Ban'' in Ireland. We also got to understand what is the secret to maintaining a loving, healthy, and respectful 53+ year marriage (tips: travel with your friends is part of the recipe!) Ready to learn and be inspired by this fun and energetic Irish couple? Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| #1 - Donald Campbell - Look at the world around you | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:56:13 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Our 1st episode features Donald Campbell - my energetic, healthy, and full-of-life Pilates classmate who is in his 90s. We chatted about his childhood, how he took 5 days from Canada to France and then to the UK, his adulthood, how he went from not knowing to sew to becoming a fashion designer that Princess Diana loves, his elderhood, how he is still travelling the world with his partner of 54 years. How to keep a 54-year relationship? How to start a new skill in your 70s? Come and find out in this episode. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| #0 Introduction & Welcome | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:03:42 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Welcome to Beyondhood - where we go beyond elderhood - one chat at a time. In our introduction & welcome episode, we tell you why did we create the Beyondhood podcast, who is your host Nicole Suen, and why you should listen to Beyondhood. Find out more about us on our web. Follow us on Instagram, Linkedin & Facebook Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep 12 - Angela Andrieux- The Family Legacy Keeper - Creating New Memories Through Old Pictures | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:39:40 | |
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| Ep 11 - Paul Long - When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:22:57 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Welcome back to season two of the Beyondhood podcast. After a summer break, we're ready to bring season two to share many more stories that make you appreciate older adults' wisdom and their life experiences. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep 10 - Field Trip : What is your favorite memory with your loved one? | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:30:13 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! In Ep 10, we are going on our field trip to the Alzheimer's and dementia show in London, where we hosted a booth to share how Beyondhood’s Record Your Life story service can help leave a lasting legacy for the family and older adults with Alzheimer's before it is too late. We asked the question: ‘’ What is your favourite memory of your parents or grandparents and how does it make you feel to talk and record these memories of them’’ to around 60 attendees and selected 20 to create this episode. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep 9 Part II - Mickey Ellis - From Royal Navy Medals to Cage life | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:36:09 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! We are now on Patreon - Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and content. Episode 9 Part II: Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep 9 Part I - Mickey Ellis - From running wild to Royal Navy training | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:42:00 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! We are now on Patreon - Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and content. Episode 9 Part I: ‘’Under the sea, Under the sea, Darling it's better.’’ Mickey grew up in Hounslow and had a colourful childhood, from running wild in the neighbourhood to living in different council houses. What was Honslow and London like in the 50s? What do you play as a child in the 50s and 60s? Want to hear first-hand experience of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation without TV? He joined the Royal Navy at age 15 to rebel against his dad and spent 22 years in the service. From the Arctic Circle to Hong Kong, from seaman to diver, what were his experiences like in the Royal Navy? Do you know what social life was like in the Royal Navy? Come and dive into Part I of a Royal Navy's officer story. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep 8 - Field Trip: The Beyondhood Story - From hobby to the Hurlingham Club | 30 May 2024 | 00:28:03 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! EP#8 - We are going on a field trip this week! I received questions from listeners about the story of Beyondhood, so I will bring you on a field trip from the beginning of how we start to our 1st exhibition at the Agenda Festival in the Hurlingham Club on May 20th! Want to know what Beyondhood means? How did we start recording the story? How did I pull an exhibition in 6 days and my encounter with possible modern slavery? Come join me on our 1st Beyondhood field trip where I tell you the story of Beyondhood from the beginning! Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep#7 Part II - Jenny Curran - Will l live past 35? | 09 May 2024 | 00:37:05 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! EP#7 - Part II: We are back for part II of Jenny's life story! We are back for Jenny's ''travel' stories: how many flights can you miss in 1 trip and how many times you can see the same woman in 1 day? What is it like to talk to a 🧙 in Malawi - East Africa? 🎧 to part II of EP#7! If you miss part I, here is Jenny on the Red Chair on the famous The Graham Norton Show. and her article in the Irish Times. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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| Ep #7 Part I - Jenny Curran - How many belly button do you have? | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:40:56 | |
Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! ANNOUNCEMENT! Each month: 1st episode: We will do our regular storytelling of a Beyonder. 2nd episode: We will focus on the art of storytelling: which could be life stories from a younger generation or explore different storytelling techniques, such as what makes people drawn to particular storytelling. Beyondhood is also about using storytelling as a tool to connect different generations by remembering the art and essence of what makes us human - the ability to communicate and share stories. This will be a shorter episode - 30-45 minutes so you can easily listen to it on your commute. The Beyondhood podcast is about you - please share in the comments or direct message me what you would like to hear about the art of storytelling! EP7 - Part I: I invited Jenny Curran - who is a master of storytelling and has so many fascinating life stories. Her podcast, The Hard Launch, is about her and her friend making you feel better about your life by sharing their funny tragic stories. I met Jenny in 2021 during my self-exploring trip in South and East Africa. Jenny has such a fascinating and unique path. Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways:
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