Think Global, Act Local

Think Global, Act Local A community radio programme dealing with global environmental issues on a local level.

10/11/2025

On this month’s Think Global Act Local, we meet Professor Tony Ryan, the eminent scientist and sustainability champion who comes from Seacroft.

And we meet his dad.

All this, and an autumnal apple picking walk.

Think Global Act Local. East Leeds Community Radio. Wednesday 11th November, and afterwards on the Radio player.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

15/10/2025

This month, we’re concentrating on some of the basics of life - clean water, and energy.

We go out with the Wykebeck Water Watchers as they test to find out what’s flowing through our local beck, we’re looking at energy, and finding out why the nuclear option might be a bad choice, and Clarrie is popping in to share her thoughts - and plans - about another of life’s basics - volunteering.

Think Global Act Local, on East Leeds Community Radio, Wednesday 15th at 8pm, and afterwards on the radio player.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

10/09/2025

Think Global Act Local is back for a new series. Here in Leeds we’ve got one of the biggest botanical collections in the North of England, with a quarter of a million specimens. We’ll meet the volunteers documenting - and adding to it. Clarrie’s passing on some practical skills at a sewing class in Swarcliffe, and Rosie from Leeds Allotment Federation tells us why we can’t sell off allotment sites.

All this in September’s Think Global Act Local, on East Leeds Community Radio, with me Rachael Unsworth. Tonight at 8pm, and afterwards on the radio player.

08/06/2025

We’re on two wheels this month. We’re devoting the whole programme to a celebration of cycling and the people who love it. From the youngsters learning maintenance in Seacroft’s bike pit, to a cycling supergeek who’s emphatically not a lycra-clad racer,
not forgetting the men of Blokes and Spokes.

And I’m joined in the studio by Seacroft’s two-wheeled active travel champion, Clarrie Ramsden. So park up, take off your bike clips, brew up a cup of tea and settle down for a session of cycling chat. All this in June’s Think Global Act Local, on East Leeds Community Radio. Wednesday 11th at 8pm, and afterwards on the radio player.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

12/05/2025

In May’s Think Global, Act Local, we’re bringing you a smorgasbord of climate actions, from a worldwide celebration to a nature ramble near Gipton.

We take a stroll with Donna Cutting and the Roots walking group to learn about the Dead Plants Society, and look for the Killingbeck crocodile.

Incredible Edible’s Dan Robinson tells us why he’s campaigning for the Right to Grow fruit and vegetables on public land.

And how did you mark Earth Day this year? It was celebrated around the world, Young broadcasters from our sister program, Red Kite, report on how they did it in Pudsey

All this in May’s Think Global Act Local on East Leeds Community Radio. Wednesday the 7th at 8pm, and afterwards on the radio player.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-local-act-global

09/04/2025

It’s a great time of year, with Spring buds and blossom appearing everywhere - including in the soon-to-open Killingbeck Orchard. We were lucky enough to be taken on a tour of this beautiful spot before it opens to the public at Easter.

Also on April’s programme, we’re going to call a friend. We’ve talked before to Justin Mog, from our American twin radio station Forward Radio in Louisville, Kentucky. We’re chatting with him again, as he marks 8 years of environmental broadcasting.

And did anyone spot wombles in Rein Park recently? Clarrie’s been litter picking. We’ll hear her thoughts on fly tipping.

It’s all in April’s Think Global Act Local on East Leeds Community Radio. On Wednesday 9th at 8pm, and afterwards on the radio player.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

12/03/2025

This month, we’re hearing an important story. Neil Brophy, one of our regular contributors, talks about why he’s going to court after taking part in a protest.

Tim’s a researcher who’s worked to develop community energy projects. We hear about his work, and his spare time hobby of looking for big roofs suitable for solar panels.

And – I feel the need for a fanfare here – Clarrie is back. With a bunch of friends and a host of power saving tips.

All in the March edition of Think Global Act Local, on East Leeds Community Radio.

Available now on our radio player at:
https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

10/02/2025

In February’s Think Global Act Local we’re bringing you power and energy.

We were sparked by the creativity and innovation at the Leeds Community Energy Summit, and we have news of Roadblock sound system, fundraising to build a pedal-powered PA for West Leeds.

Power to the People! Listen on Wednesday the 12th at 8pm, or afterwards on the East Leeds Community Radio player.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

13/01/2025

In the first edition of Think Global Act Local this year, we take a snowy walk to meet David on his No-Dig Allotment, and Jaimes Lewis Moran celebrates the East Leeds Repair Cafe.

Listen in on Wednesday the 15th at 8pm, or afterwards on the East Leeds Community Radio player.

EDIT: Now available to listen to at
https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

11/12/2024

This month, we visit an impressive social enterprise, Leeds Wood Recycling. And we’re joined in our broadcast van by two old friends - Nathan Stewart of Space2, the man who once offered us a drink made from garden weeds, and of course Clarrie - who has news of her latest mission: healthy bodies for a healthy planet.

The programme is available now on the East Leeds Community Radio player. Wood, weeds, and wellness. All in December’s Think Global Act Local. Merry Christmas.

https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

11/11/2024

In this month's Think Local Act Global we go for a walk from one side of Leeds City Centre to the other, on the special theme of energy - sources of energy, consumption of energy. How our sources have changed over time and how we're trying to move to more sustainable sources and lower consumption.

8pm Wednesday 13th November and afterwards on our radio player.
elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

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