The Good Enough Human

Episode 17: Against The Grain theatre company and a what‘s on round up

In this episode of The Good Enough Human, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts find out more about a new production coming to Chester at the end of November, courtesy of the Against The Grain theatre company. They go behind the scenes with a sneak peek at rehearsals. Plus, there's a little what's on round up. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson with music courtesy of Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

Episode 16 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A what’s on in and around Chester special

In this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts present a what’s on special.

This episode features news from Chester Heritage Festival, Sick to Death, Chester Mystery Plays, Chester Little Theatre, Tip Top Productions, Chester Male Voice Choir, Chester Cathedral, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Cestrian Players, amongst others.

The podcast, which originally aired on Circl8 Radio on 24 June 2021, was produced an edited by Angela Ferguson, with music courtesy of Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

 

 

Episode 15 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A Men's Health Week special

In this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts present a Men’s Health Week 2021 special. Men’s Health Week runs from 14-21 June and this year the focus is on men’s mental health.

 

They are joined on the podcast by North Wales and Chester-based singer songwriter and health practitioner Gareth Howatson and mental health campaigner Dan Rowe, who share their stories and their advice in terms of mental health. Trigger warning: This podcast does involve discussion about men’s mental health, including suicide.

 

Dan Rowe, who hails from North East Wales but is now based in the Manchester area, has set up two branches of the Andy's Man Club charity in Manchester and Altrincham.

 

He has helped set up a special support group for men’s mental health attached to Wrexham FC, called Dragon Chat. Both organisations offer peer support for men in terms of their mental health.

 

Anyone who may be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode is encouraged to contact an organisation like The Samaritans, which runs a free 24 hour helpline on 116 123 or they can be emailed via jo@samaritans.org.

 

This episode was produced and edited by Angela Ferguson, with music from Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

Episode 14 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A what's on in Chester and North East Wales special

In this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio on 27 May 2021, Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts share news of what's on in and around Chester and North East Wales over the coming weeks. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

Episode 13 of The Good Enough Human podcast: A Mental Health Awareness Week special

In this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio on 13 May 2021, Angela Ferguson chats to Nicola Haigh about a hyperlocal walking project which is supporting new parents and carers in and around Chester. We also hear some meditation tips courtesy of Chloe from Chester-based Girl Meditates. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

Episode 12: Fallen Angels Dance Theatre, Chester Pride and Eco Communities

In this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio on 29 April 2021, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts chat to Claire Morris and Paul Bayes Kitcher from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre about supporting people in recovery, along with Warren-Lee Allmark who has exciting news from Chester Pride and Helen Tandy from Eco Communities, who tells us how we can do our bit to protect the planet. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

Episode 11: Happy places - our what's on guide for Chester and beyond this summer

In this edition of The Good Enough Human podcast, which originally aired on Chester's Circl8 Radio, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Antonia Jones share their happy places and look forward to plenty of good stuff to see and do in and around Chester as we ease out of lockdown. They also share a number of good news stories for the city, including a success story from Chester's North West End Acting School, and they reminisce about childhood theatre visits to Theatr Clwyd and share poignant memories of Browns of Chester. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen.

 

Episode 10: Good stuff to look forward to in Chester

In this special edition of The Good Enough Human, originally broadcast on Circl8 Radio on 1 April 2021, co-hosts Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts look at some of the good stuff to look forward to now Chester has come out of lockdown, including places to eat out and theatre happenings. And we on the team share our favourite songs - with an eclectic mix of uplifting tunes and moving music. We can't share that music here for copyright and licensing reasons as this is a podcast, but we will be sharing a Spotify playlist if you want to listen to them yourself. Edited and produced by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen. Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7bqt6L6UzwVvHFgYJu9NFU?si=8e175035dea74b32

Episode 9: Music impresario Matt Baker on community creativity

In this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast, Chester-based music impressario Matt Baker shares how he has adapted and adjusted through lockdown and beyond with his wide-ranging body of creative work. He also exclusively shares with us the details of a brand new global music project. Co-hosts: Angela Ferguson and Paul Crofts. Produced and edited by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen. 

Episode 8: Confidence, self-discovery and fairy dust with the Professional Rebel, Marie-Claire Ashcroft

Professional Rebel and all-round fairy dust sprinkler, Marie-Claire Ashcroft shares her tips on boosting your confidence and how to get on the path to self-discovery in this episode of The Good Enough Human lifestyle podcast. This episode is hosted, produced and edited by Angela Ferguson. Music: Dr Stephen Kenyon-Owen