First Slip

This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen . We hear from:Witherspoon, with thoughts about the movies;Glyn, who wants to tell some Beechwood residents where to go;Ros, who is enjoying Joy;Michelle, who is liking Helen at the moment;Lilian, who might be meeting Joy and Helen in Corfu;Claire, who is worried about Claire’s reactionAnd finally Matthew, who is disappointed by Harry.We also have a WhatsApp text message from Abi, a first time texter-innerer, an email from Amanda in Thailand, who is a first-time emailer-innerer and an email from our regular correspondent, Chris in Indiana.Plus: we have the Week In Ambridge by Suey, a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group from Vicky and the Tweets of the Week from Theo.Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum  Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7810 012 881 (07810012 881 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphon

Anthony Brown, a Windrush Story.

Seventy-five years ago, on June 22, 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, marking a pivotal moment in British history. In this episode, we delve into the significance of this landmark event, as we explore one man's journey to prove his British citizenship amidst a hostile environment. Thanks to the dedicated work of journalist Amelia Gentleman, who shed light on the plight of tens of thousands of British West Indians facing wrongful deportation, the Windrush scandal came to the forefront of public consciousnessAmelia Gentleman, a journalist renowned for her tireless efforts, played a crucial role in bringing the Windrush scandal to light. Her in-depth reporting exposed the injustices faced by the Windrush generation, many of whom had lived in Britain for decades, only to find themselves wrongly targeted by deportation measures. By acknowledging Gentleman's sterling work, we pay tribute to her dedication and the impact of