A Blether With... Podcast by Michael Shanks MP

Episodes 5

Avg. Duration 20m

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Since Sep 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

A Blether With... is a community-focused podcast hosted by Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen, that shines a light on the people, places, and projects making a real difference across South Lanarkshire. Each episode features relaxed and insightful conversations with a diverse range of voices shaping the future of the area. It’s a chance to hear the stories, passion, and ideas behind the work of those driving local initiatives and grassroots efforts - the very people who make this area such a great place to live.

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Recent Episodes

S1E5 Episode 5: Lizzie Macdonald

May 15, 2026 23m

In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Lizzie MacDonald, from the Highbacks community garden in Burnhill, about how the project has grown from a small community clean-up effort…

S1E4 Episode 4: Burgh Primary School

Mar 02, 2026 28m

In this special episode of A Blether With…, Michael Shanks hands over the microphone to the pupils of Burgh Primary School - and no question is off limits.Turning the usual format on its head, the…

S1E3 Episode 3: Carrick McDonald from the Rutherglen Heritage Society

Nov 11, 2025 18m

In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Carrick McDonald from the Rutherglen Heritage Society about the group’s work to preserve and celebrate the town’s rich history.Carrick shares…

S1E2 Episode 2: Alison Limbert from the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub

Oct 16, 2025 20m

In this episode of A Blether With..., Michael chats with Alison, the lead officer at the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, about the hub’s work to engage and empower communities in creating…

S1E1 Episode 1: Sandra Lowson from the David Livingstone Birthplace

Sep 25, 2025 13m

In this first episode of A Blether With..., Michael visits the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre to chat with Sandra Lowson, Director of Operations and Engagement, who shares the remarkable…