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International Writers Network

Cait May 8, 2026

In this episode, Niamh Be a contemporary visual artist & occasional poet & writer talk to the IWN about the role of poetry in her mental health journey. Her poems are raw,authentic from the heart, challenging us to face our mental health…

Spiffing Yarns: the Strange Allure of Enid Blyton – Episode 2

Paul May 8, 2026

All that freedom and political incorrectness in The Famous Five went over our little Irish heads like drones delivering fast food. Joining me in Episode 2 to unpack this and much more are a band of well-placed experts and commentators. Dr Siobhán…

Spiffing Yarns: the Strange Allure of Enid Blyton – Episode 1

Paul May 5, 2026

Episode 1 is all about memory and childhood reading with a nod to Enid Blyton. There is no doubt about it, but Enid Blyton gave us those lovely Home County phrases that got us good marks in our school compositions. Enid was…

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Chapter 12

Maurice April 27, 2026

Looking back at savagery with a nostalgic eye. Read for you by Maurice Newman

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Chapter 11.

Maurice April 27, 2026

And on it goes. The Savage finds that civilisation isn’t as civilised as he’d like it to be. Read for you by Maurice Newman.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Chapters 9 and 10

Maurice April 24, 2026

In the 1930s, Henry Ford’s production lines were the cutting edge of new technology. A hundred years ago Huxley predicted that tech would overtake religion. Was he right? Too soon to say, but he may have been. Read for you by…

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, Chapter 8

Maurice April 20, 2026

The story continues and, quite frankly, doesn’t get any more cheerful. Nonetheless, it’s a thought-provoking half hour and well worth listening to. Read for you by Maurice Newman

Yoga Teacher Cormac Lennon and yoga practitioner Barbara

gabor April 15, 2026

Yoga Teacher Cormac Lennon and yoga practitioner Barbara talk about the importance of maintaining strength and wellness as we grow older, Cormac has a dedicated Yoga Class for the Active Ageing that teaches Yoga practice as well as strength exercises that promote…

Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley – Chapter 7

Maurice April 8, 2026

The tale travels on. Huxley’s nightmare vision continues to unfold. How much of his crystal ball gazing rings true today? Read for you by Maurice Newman