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 five episodes already released and a sixth out today:

Calder Navigation Episode 6 - Clare Shaw

Clare has been featured in numerous anthologies, has four collections published by Bloodaxe, has written and presented for BBC Radio 3 and 4, and they also lead workshops for Wordsworth Grassmere, the Royal Literary Fund, and the Arvon Foundation.

Beyond poetry, Clare is dedicated to using writing for social change, leading projects across the UK and engaging communities through creative initiatives.

Join us as we explore Clare’s inspiring journey, their belief in the revolutionary power of language, and their love of moss, slugs and snails! Clare also shares some wonderful practical tips on how to begin your poetry writing journey. Grab a pen and paper and join us.

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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