Ilkley Lockdown Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ilkley-lockdown-podcast Interviews with the diverse residents of a Yorkshire town, looking at how things are different for them, and the strategies they’re using to deal with life in the face of the COVID-19 virus and the challenges it brings. Looking for the positives in a difficult time. Copyright © 2020-2021, Ian Smith a629df33-4323-5731-84e4-a900bc6c9411 yes Ilkley Lockdown - Podcast Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:36:49 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:26 +0000 https://ilkley-lockdown.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/7aZg0ytb6qS5bxae6g48CLsDm3L702O2m-mOP8Akofo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5OTM2LzE2MTcy/OTc1MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Ilkley Lockdown Podcast https://ilkley-lockdown.transistor.fm/ episodic Ian Smith Interviews with the diverse residents of a Yorkshire town, looking at how things are different for them, and the strategies they’re using to deal with life in the face of the COVID-19 virus and the challenges it brings. Looking for the positives in a difficult time. Interviews with the diverse residents of a Yorkshire town, looking at how things are different for them, and the strategies they’re using to deal with life in the face of the COVID-19 virus and the challenges it brings. Ian Smith Yes No Ep12 - Claire Hundsdoerfer 12 12 Ep12 - Claire Hundsdoerfer full 022406d6-1850-40ca-9ab9-be3b46fe88cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/72866083 In this final episode, Ian talks to Claire Hundsdoerfer, who runs The Little Tea House in Ilkley. She shares how it felt to close the doors of her business when the lockdown began, just before a fully booked out Mother's Day, and tells the story of how she changed the way she served her customers and how that led to the afternoon-tea-in-a-box.

Links to The Little Tea House ]]> In this final episode, Ian talks to Claire Hundsdoerfer, who runs The Little Tea House in Ilkley. She shares how it felt to close the doors of her business when the lockdown began, just before a fully booked out Mother's Day, and tells the story of how she changed the way she served her customers and how that led to the afternoon-tea-in-a-box.

Links to The Little Tea House ]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 869 In this final episode, I talk to Claire Hundsdoerfer, who runs The Little Tea House in Ilkley. She shares how it felt to close the doors of her business when the lockdown began, just before a fully booked out Mother's Day, and tells the story of how she changed the way she served her customers and how that led to the afternoon-tea-in-a-box. In this final episode, I talk to Claire Hundsdoerfer, who runs The Little Tea House in Ilkley. She shares how it felt to close the doors of her business when the lockdown began, just before a fully booked out Mother's Day, and tells the story of how she c No Ep11 - Ruth Richards 11 11 Ep11 - Ruth Richards full 7a34062c-5852-4f1c-8f8c-9238aa87065f https://share.transistor.fm/s/16e905e3 In this episode, Ian talks to Ruth Richards, who manages the Clarke Foley community centre in Ilkley. She shares what she's most looking forward to when Clarke Foley re-opens, and we wonder together whether I should rename the podcast.

Links to Clarke Foley ]]> In this episode, Ian talks to Ruth Richards, who manages the Clarke Foley community centre in Ilkley. She shares what she's most looking forward to when Clarke Foley re-opens, and we wonder together whether I should rename the podcast.

Links to Clarke Foley ]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:22:56 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 889 In this episode, Ian talks to Ruth Richards, who manages the Clarke Foley community centre in Ilkley. She shares what she's most looking forward to when Clarke Foley re-opens, and we wonder together whether I should rename the podcast. In this episode, Ian talks to Ruth Richards, who manages the Clarke Foley community centre in Ilkley. She shares what she's most looking forward to when Clarke Foley re-opens, and we wonder together whether I should rename the podcast. No Ep10 - Jamie Gutch 10 10 Ep10 - Jamie Gutch full f17fc4f2-eee5-4045-a974-3f27091659ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/745190fb In this episode, Ian talks to Jamie Gutch, who is part of the leadership team at Ilkley Grammar School. Jamie shares his personal experience with the Coronavirus, and tells the story of how IGS has risen to meet the challenge of having all its students suddenly become remote learners!

Links ]]> In this episode, Ian talks to Jamie Gutch, who is part of the leadership team at Ilkley Grammar School. Jamie shares his personal experience with the Coronavirus, and tells the story of how IGS has risen to meet the challenge of having all its students suddenly become remote learners!

Links ]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 1361 In this episode, Ian talks to Jamie Gutch, who is part of the leadership team at Ilkley Grammar School. Jamie shares his personal experience with the Coronavirus, and tells the story of how IGS has risen to meet the challenge of having all its students suddenly become remote learners! In this episode, Ian talks to Jamie Gutch, who is part of the leadership team at Ilkley Grammar School. Jamie shares his personal experience with the Coronavirus, and tells the story of how IGS has risen to meet the challenge of having all its students su No Ep9 - Dr Caroline Rayment 9 9 Ep9 - Dr Caroline Rayment full c715b3f0-d157-4f85-9535-6fb17ad70932 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56f3db4f In this episode, I talk to Dr Caroline Rayment. Caroline is a GP, and a member of the Ilkley Coronavirus Response group. She tells me how the current crisis has changed the way that she helps her patients, and shares some great tips on how best to engage with your GP when you're unable to visit him or her in person.

Links ]]> In this episode, I talk to Dr Caroline Rayment. Caroline is a GP, and a member of the Ilkley Coronavirus Response group. She tells me how the current crisis has changed the way that she helps her patients, and shares some great tips on how best to engage with your GP when you're unable to visit him or her in person.

Links ]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 793 In this episode, I talk to Dr Caroline Rayment. Caroline is a GP, and a member of the Ilkley Coronavirus Response group. She tells me how the current crisis has changed the way that she helps her patients, and shares some great tips on how best to engage with your GP when you're unable to visit him or her in person. In this episode, I talk to Dr Caroline Rayment. Caroline is a GP, and a member of the Ilkley Coronavirus Response group. She tells me how the current crisis has changed the way that she helps her patients, and shares some great tips on how best to engage No Ep8 - Ian Smith 8 8 Ep8 - Ian Smith full 337f2bd9-7df1-4d09-9357-2c75cd18e941 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07ef4d52 In this episode the tables are turned and the spotlight is put onto Ian. Amanda Danells-Bewley returns to the podcast, and takes over the driving seat for an episode. She gets Ian to share some of his own lockdown experiences, and they cover everything from tech through to birdsong, and Ian’s nocturnal exercise walks through the town.

Links ]]> In this episode the tables are turned and the spotlight is put onto Ian. Amanda Danells-Bewley returns to the podcast, and takes over the driving seat for an episode. She gets Ian to share some of his own lockdown experiences, and they cover everything from tech through to birdsong, and Ian’s nocturnal exercise walks through the town.

Links ]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 11:22:24 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 750 In this episode, the tables are turned and the spotlight is put onto Ian. Amanda Danells-Bewley returns to the podcast and takes over the driving seat for an episode. She gets Ian to share some of his own lockdown experiences, and they cover everything from tech through to birdsong, and Ian’s nocturnal exercise walks through the town. In this episode, the tables are turned and the spotlight is put onto Ian. Amanda Danells-Bewley returns to the podcast and takes over the driving seat for an episode. She gets Ian to share some of his own lockdown experiences, and they cover everything fr No Ep7 - Brian Scott 7 7 Ep7 - Brian Scott full b6645998-c172-4b3e-aaab-14139fc6a089 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c236281c Ian talks to Brian Scott, who Is retired, and has lived in Ilkley with his wife for almost 30 years! They were over 7,000 miles away when COVID-19 hit, and Brian describes what it was like to come home to the lockdown in Britain, and shares some excellent advice from Captain (now Colonel) Tom Moore.

Links ]]> Ian talks to Brian Scott, who Is retired, and has lived in Ilkley with his wife for almost 30 years! They were over 7,000 miles away when COVID-19 hit, and Brian describes what it was like to come home to the lockdown in Britain, and shares some excellent advice from Captain (now Colonel) Tom Moore.

Links ]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 11:03:59 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 663 Ian talks to Brian Scott, who Is retired, and has lived in Ilkley with his wife for almost 30 years! They were over 7,000 miles away when COVID-19 hit, and Brian describes what it was like to come home to the lockdown in Britain, and shares some excellent advice from Captain (now Colonel) Tom Moore. Ian talks to Brian Scott, who Is retired, and has lived in Ilkley with his wife for almost 30 years! They were over 7,000 miles away when COVID-19 hit, and Brian describes what it was like to come home to the lockdown in Britain, and shares some excellent No Ep6 - Louise Elliott 6 6 Ep6 - Louise Elliott full bd9698a8-ac78-41ef-aba6-66c0f8d02512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dca99d6 In this episode, I talk to Louise Elliott, who manages software delivery teams. As her colleagues are largely based in London, she’s been working remotely from them for a while now. However, under lockdown, the whole team is remote too. She tells us what they’ve all learned, and what they’ll be continuing with after the lockdown ends.

Links ]]> In this episode, I talk to Louise Elliott, who manages software delivery teams. As her colleagues are largely based in London, she’s been working remotely from them for a while now. However, under lockdown, the whole team is remote too. She tells us what they’ve all learned, and what they’ll be continuing with after the lockdown ends.

Links ]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 653 In this episode, I talk to Louise Elliott, who manages software delivery teams. As her colleagues are largely based in London, she’s been working remotely from them for a while now. However, under lockdown, the whole team is remote too. She tells us what they’ve all learned, and what they’ll be continuing with after the lockdown ends. In this episode, I talk to Louise Elliott, who manages software delivery teams. As her colleagues are largely based in London, she’s been working remotely from them for a while now. However, under lockdown, the whole team is remote too. She tells us what No Ep5 - Amanda Danells-Bewley 5 5 Ep5 - Amanda Danells-Bewley full 015a9c3a-075c-410d-8ad3-390f2ffdf1a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1471f1e2 In this episode, I talk to Amanda Danells-Bewley, whose day job is as a consultant helping charities to get their message out and raise funds. Since COVID-19, she‘s been doing something rather different! She speaks to me from the most unusual office environment that I’ve encountered so far while making this podcast, and shares what she’s been up to!

Links ]]> In this episode, I talk to Amanda Danells-Bewley, whose day job is as a consultant helping charities to get their message out and raise funds. Since COVID-19, she‘s been doing something rather different! She speaks to me from the most unusual office environment that I’ve encountered so far while making this podcast, and shares what she’s been up to!

Links ]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 957 In this episode, I talk to Amanda Danells-Bewley whose day job is as a consultant helping charities to get their message out and raise funds. Since COVID-19, she‘s been doing something rather different! She speaks to me from the most unusual office environment that I’ve encountered so far while making this podcast, and shares what she’s been up to! In this episode, I talk to Amanda Danells-Bewley whose day job is as a consultant helping charities to get their message out and raise funds. Since COVID-19, she‘s been doing something rather different! She speaks to me from the most unusual office enviro No Ep4 - Duncan Cooper 4 4 Ep4 - Duncan Cooper full c7949caf-1a81-4fc1-a615-5beb145683d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a53e20a In this episode, I talk to Duncan Cooper who is a consultant in public health for Bradford Council. He shares how his work has changed due to COVID-19, and explains how going outside, exercising, and talking to other people in a socially distanced way can help boost your immune system.

Links ]]> In this episode, I talk to Duncan Cooper who is a consultant in public health for Bradford Council. He shares how his work has changed due to COVID-19, and explains how going outside, exercising, and talking to other people in a socially distanced way can help boost your immune system.

Links ]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 920 In this episode, I talk to Duncan Cooper who is a consultant in public health for Bradford Council. He shares how his work has changed due to COVID-19, and explains how going outside, exercising, and talking to other people in a socially distanced way can help boost your immune system. In this episode, I talk to Duncan Cooper who is a consultant in public health for Bradford Council. He shares how his work has changed due to COVID-19, and explains how going outside, exercising, and talking to other people in a socially distanced way can No Ep3 - George Abramson 3 3 Ep3 - George Abramson full b21c15e0-8e2c-4ac5-96a0-a1811467327d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b620e339 In this episode, I talk to George Abramson, who I first met in his capacity as the Chair for Climate Action Ilkley. George talks about the things that he does to keep himself on track, and shares some learning from the humble cow.

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There are many spiritual paths and faiths. Below are some links to some resources that George has personally found to be valuable:

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Links

There are many spiritual paths and faiths. Below are some links to some resources that George has personally found to be valuable:

]]> Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 978 In this episode, I talk to George Abramson, who I first met in his capacity as the Chair for Climate Action Ilkley. George talks about the things that he does to keep himself on track, and shares some learning from the humble cow. In this episode, I talk to George Abramson, who I first met in his capacity as the Chair for Climate Action Ilkley. George talks about the things that he does to keep himself on track, and shares some learning from the humble cow. No Ep2 - Dave Fox 1 1 Ep2 - Dave Fox full 7087c1f1-b51b-4384-a846-abed1200f383 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12ed15e4 In this episode, I’m delighted to be talking to an old friend, Dave Fox, who spends his days leading technical teams designing systems and applications for IBM’s clients. Dave shares how he manages his energy levels under lockdown, and how his family contribute to his work video conferences.

Links ]]> In this episode, I’m delighted to be talking to an old friend, Dave Fox, who spends his days leading technical teams designing systems and applications for IBM’s clients. Dave shares how he manages his energy levels under lockdown, and how his family contribute to his work video conferences.

Links ]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 899 In this episode, I’m delighted to be talking to an old friend, Dave Fox, who spends his days leading technical teams designing systems and applications for IBM’s clients. Dave shares how he manages his energy levels under lockdown, and how his family contribute to his work video conferences. In this episode, I’m delighted to be talking to an old friend, Dave Fox, who spends his days leading technical teams designing systems and applications for IBM’s clients. Dave shares how he manages his energy levels under lockdown, and how his family cont No Ep1 - Kate Hargrave 1 1 Ep1 - Kate Hargrave full da5f8c55-2e5c-4796-b024-305d840a6202 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b076dec7 In this episode, Ian talks to Kate Hargrave, the Practice Manager for an Ilkley firm of accountants. Kate talks about the importance of self-care and shares some of the things that she does to keep herself on track.

Kate's Links

Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube channel, Work.

Meditation & Falling Asleep Links

]]> In this episode, Ian talks to Kate Hargrave, the Practice Manager for an Ilkley firm of accountants. Kate talks about the importance of self-care and shares some of the things that she does to keep herself on track.

Kate's Links

Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube channel, Work.

Meditation & Falling Asleep Links

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 730 In this episode, Ian talks to Kate Hargrave, the Practice Manager for an Ilkley firm of accountants. Kate talks about the importance of self-care and shares some of the things that she does to keep herself on track. In this episode, Ian talks to Kate Hargrave, the Practice Manager for an Ilkley firm of accountants. Kate talks about the importance of self-care and shares some of the things that she does to keep herself on track. Documentary,lockdown,ilkley,COVID19 No Ilkley Lockdown - Podcast Trailer 1 1 Ilkley Lockdown - Podcast Trailer trailer 0dce821e-365c-4918-9656-08372db94fc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2658dc91 A new podcast is coming in late April 2020!

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:28:06 +0000 Ian Smith Ian Smith 37 A new podcast is coming in late April 2020! A new podcast is coming in late April 2020! No