On The Road

The Traditional Traveller Singer Thomas McCarthy - Episode 22

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:19:28 GMT

As it's now Gypsy and Traveller History month in the UK we hear from award winning Thomas McCarthy who sings traditional songs passed down through the generations of his family. He also shares his knowledge of the history of Irish Travellers.

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David Donaldson - Scottish Traveller Activist - Episode 21

Thu, 30 May 2019 12:13:43 GMT

David Donaldson is a young Scottish Traveller whose experiences growing up have made him to determined to change things for the better. Despite struggles with the education system he is now at University and now sits in Scottish Parliament regularly fighting for the rights of Scottish Gypsies and Travellers.

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What Brexit might mean for GRT people - Episode 20

Thu, 23 May 2019 08:30:32 GMT

In this week's episode of the award winning On The Road we hear from Mihai Bica from The Roma Support Group about how Brexit may impact Roma people in the UK as well as how other GRT people may be affected. We hear again from Jonathan Lee from the ERRC about the impact of far right politics in Europe and Gypsy leader Billy Welch gives his opinion on Brexit.

Also hear about the important Court case won by London Gypsies and Travellers against wide injunctions in Bromley.

Plus we hear about the award On The Road has won.

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Jonathan Lee at ERRC - Episode 19

Mon, 20 May 2019 06:39:35 GMT

Jonathan Lee is a Welsh Romany Gypsy who works at the European Roma Rights Centre in Brussels. In this episode of On The Road he talks about his life, the experience of Roma people throughout Europe and the worrying implications of the rise of the far right in European politics.

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Sabrina's Story - Episode 18

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:42:12 GMT

Sabrina Stewart is a proud Scottish Traveller who has spent most of her life living on the road. She is a mother of 6, a trained nurse and activist. She talks about her experiences of discrimination and abuse as well as how she is hoping to bring about change by working alongside the GRTPA ( Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Police Association)

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Negotiated Stopping with Leedsgate - Episode 17

Thu, 02 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

We head to Leedsgate to speak to Helen Jones and Kim Maloney MBE about a unique pilot scheme they have set up with Leeds council which allows people living on The Road to stop for longer and negotiate with the council and community.

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Inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities The Report Episode 16

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:38:34 GMT

In this week's On The Road we look at the report published by the Women's and Equalities Committee into the the shocking inequalities faced by GRT people in the UK. We hear from people who have fed into the report and discuss it's recommendations.

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One Call Away - The Helpline to support Gypsy and Travellers - Episode 15

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:32:53 GMT

One Call Away is a helpline set up by Romany Gypsy brother and sister Caroline and Mark to help prevent suicides in the Gypsy and Traveller communities. They tell us why they set up the helpline and how it works. They also talk about the reasons why there appears to be a suicide epidemic in Gypsy and Traveller communities.

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Joseph Jones - Life and History Episode 13

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:23:15 GMT

Gypsy Activist Joseph Jones tells us about his life and what led him into activism and also explains the history around an offensive term that is unfortunately still widely used.

We also hear about an important announcement made by The Church Of England.

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Inside the Gypsy Council with Joseph Jones and Roger Lee - Episode 13

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:54:08 GMT

Joseph Jones and Roger Lee from the Gypsy Council and Gypsy Co-operative speak about the plans they have for the future from the new base in Kent.

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The Stopping Places A Journey Through Gypsy Britain by Damian Le Bas Episode 12

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:05:30 GMT

Damian Le Bas talks about his book The Stopping Places and tells us why he had to write it. He explores the ancient stopping places used by his ancestors and many other Travellers and Gypsies throughout the UK. He also shares his experience of growing up in a Romany Gypsy family, troubles at school and making it to Oxford University.

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Roma Dreams - how Roma people are using Education to fulfill their dreams Episode 10

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:01:35 GMT

Roma communities are learning English and are accessing education to help intergrate and get a better life in The UK. We speak to 2 project workers who help Roma by mentoring and supporting them to fulfill their dreams. We also hear about how many of Europe's Roma are segregated in all areas of life and the discrimination they have faced.

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Prison Make: It Work - Episode 9

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:50:39 GMT

How can prison work for you? On this episode of On the Road we hear from Miley who has turned his life around in prison. With the help of a fellow Gypsy man he got 'on the right road' over his fears and learnt to read and write. He is now on the road to employment.

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Education Matters - Gypsy & Traveller Children and The Education System - Episode 8

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:36:59 GMT

"Pupils from Gypsy or Roma backgrounds and those from a Traveller background had the lowest attainment of all ethnic groups throughout their school years." Race Disparity Audit 2017

This episode of On The Road looks at the reasons why GRT pupils have the lowest attainment of all ethnic groups in education. We hear from Pauline Anderson Director of Education for Derby City Council who comes from a Irish Traveller background as well as other community members.

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Memory Lane - Stories of Gypsy Days Gone By Episode 7

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:37:34 GMT

On this episode we take you down 'memory lane' with stories from back in the day. Hear Mena, Billy and Terry recall stories from days gone by.

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Behind the Foodbank Nomination Challenge - Episode 6

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:27:59 GMT

Travellers and Gypsies up and down the UK have been taking part in#FoodbankNomination challenge. We talk to the man who started it all off and find out the impact it has had. We also hear about other charitable deeds by Gypsies and Travellers in the run up to Christmas 2018.

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Escaping Domestic Violence: Tina's Story - Episode 4

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:52:03 GMT

Tina talks to Jonny & Nancy about suffering extreme domestic violence at the hands of her husband and how she got away from him after 10 years. Tina is now a women's worker at the Traveller Movement and provides support to GRT women who are victims of domestic abuse. She can be contacted on:

women@travellermovement.org.uk or call 020 7607 2002.

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Terry Talks - Terry shares his life story Episode 3

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:42:06 GMT

Romany Gypsy Terry talks about his life; from the care system to prison, his mental health issues and a very long wait to get housed on a site. He is with Ivy Manning who works at Friends, Families and Travellers an organisation based in Brighton. We also have On The Road news from Mike Doherty the editor of Travellers Times.

Friends, Families and Travellers contact details:

https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/

01273 234 777

fft@gypsy-traveller.org

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The Last Acceptable Form of Racism? Episode 2

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:50:40 GMT

Is discrimination towards Gypsies, Roma and Travellers the last 'acceptable' form of Racism in the UK?

In this weeks' episode we look at how discrimination and racism affects every part of life for GRT people. GateHerts a GRT led organisation run a website for reporting racism and discrimination tell us their how and why people need to report it. (Details below)

Reportracismgrt.com

Twitter @ReportRacismGRT

Freephone 0800 8101800

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Jonny's Journey - Episode 1

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:06:32 GMT

On this episode of On The Road we hear about one of our hosts lives. Jonny is an Irish Traveller who whilst in prison worked at National Prison Radio as a presenter and producer. Jonny talks to co-host Nancy about his early life, problems at school, becoming a father and his time in prison.

Lisa Smith from Travellers Times also speaks about an event for GRT women that she attended.

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On The Road - Coming soon

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:08:46 GMT

A new podcast for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities which will also be broadcast on National Prison Radio. Coming soon.....

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