The Calder Navigation podcast is hosted by Curious Motion's Samantha McCormick, listen along as she explores life through the stories of the people of Calderdale.

Through genuine and relaxed conversations, Calder Navigation takes a look at the complexities of being human by sharing the experiences of local people. From poetry to music, each episode offers a unique and creative perspective, fostering pride, unity, and compassion within our community.

The first series of the podcast was released over the course of 2023, with ten episodes highlighting the fascinating stories of local people, from musicians to community activists, dancers to therapists and many more interesting Calderdale residents!

Now, the second series is in full swing, with six episodes already released and a seventh out today:

Calder Navigation Episode 7 - Rachel Lappin

Rachel spent many years working closely with women and children impacted by interpersonal violence and abuse. Her journey took a transformative turn when she became the Manager of the Pankhurst Centre in Manchester, and this experience set her on a path toward cultural and heritage work.

For the past five years, Rachel has been immersed in all things Anne Lister, right here in Calderdale.

Rachel’s journey has been in her own words, long and varied, exactly like the waterways in Calderdale! Even if you’re in love with Anne Lister and her story, or not as familiar with her, Rachel shares so many great insights on what Anne’s story can show us about community and belonging. We hope you love listening to her experiences as much as we enjoyed speaking to her.

Listen to the episode on the Curious Motion website linked here. The podcast can also be found on all big streaming services.

An audio transcript is available on the website.

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