Beyond The Postcode
Beyond the Postcode is HD8 Life’s brand new podcast – a cosy, curious, and (hopefully!) chuckle-out-loud listen that dives deeper into the lives of the brilliant people who call HD8 home. We’ve always loved championing local, but now we’re taking it one step further… beyond the postcode. Each episode features a special guest from the HD8 area with stories worth sharing – from everyday legends to unsung heroes – and maybe even their own soundtrack. It’s a celebration of community, character, and the quirks that make HD8 one-of-a-kind. If you’re nosy about your neighbours (in the best possible way), this one’s f
Emley's Matt Glennon: From Pro Footballer to Hairdresser
Caroline Verdon from Under The Mast and Erin Toweyfrom HD8 Life host Beyond the Postcode, a podcast from HD8 Life and Under the Mast, exploring people who live or work in HD8.
This episode features Matt Glennon, a professional footballer turned hairdresser who owns and works at salon G27 in Emley, and also works as a pundit and grassroots goalkeeping coach.
Matt describes moving through clubs and locations including Scotland, Carlisle, Hull and Huddersfield Town, then settling in Shelley for its schools, green spaces, nearby pubs and quick access to the stadium. He recounts opening...
Emley's Liz Wood: Florist to the stars
Beyond the Postcode: Liz Wood, The Watering Can Florist and HD8’s Florist to the Stars
Caroline Verdon from Under The Mast and Erin Towey from HD8 Life host Beyond the Postcode, a podcast about people who live or work in HD8. In this episode they interview Liz Wood of The Watering Can Florist in Emley, discussing her move to HD8 after making a fresh start with Mark, first living in Bird’s Edge, then Three Acres during the “Beast from the East,” and later settling in Emley, where they quickly bought their current home. Liz explains how The...
Fenay Bridge's Jem Green: Creativity finds a way
In this episode of Beyond the Postcode, hosts Caroline Verdon from Under The Mast and Erin Towey from HD8 Life, interview Jem Green, the creative force behind Dipped in Gild. Jem shares her story of moving from Liverpool to Huddersfield, overcoming personal loss, and transitioning through various career paths. Jem's journey takes her from corporate life to founding her own business in Fenay Bridge, where she transforms everyday objects into luxury items. The episode touches on her creative processes, the influence of her family, her 'year of yes,' and the value of happiness and creative fulfillment. Tune in...
Birdsedge's Juliet Thomas: The power of nature
In this episode of 'Beyond the Postcode,' hosts Caroline Verdon of Under The Mast and Erin Towey from HD8 Life interview Juliet Thomas, a mentor, life-after-cancer coach, writer, and founder of From Seed to Sky. Juliet shares her journey from a corporate career to a life intertwined with nature, driven by a move to Birdsedge and her passion for outdoor walks and community engagement. She discusses the challenges and inspirations stemming from her Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis during the pandemic, highlighting how nature and creativity played crucial roles in her recovery and personal growth. Juliet also recounts her un...
Denby Dale's Liam Daly: Martial Arts and Community Spirit
Meet Denby Dale’s Liam Daly
This week on Beyond the Postcode, from HD8 Life and Under The Mast, Erin Towey and Caroline Verdon head to Denby Dale to meet Liam Daly – Tang Soo Do world champion
Liam chats about starting out from humble beginnings, the road to world championships, and why the HD8 area will always be home. He reflects on the grandparents, teachers and peers who pushed him forward, and how those early influences shaped both his martial arts journey and his outlook on life.
There’s talk of teaching Tang Soo Do...
Kirkburton's Culinary Wonder: A Chat with Norman’s Oliver Roberts
Oliver Roberts and the Rise of Norman’s Kitchen, Kirkburton
This week on Beyond the Postcode, Caroline Verdon from Under The Mast and Erin Towey from HD8 Life head to Kirkburton to catch up with Oliver Roberts – the man behind much-loved, award-winning hotspot Norman’s Kitchen. Oliver chats about swapping Halifax for village life, finding his feet in a tight-knit community, and the surprisingly tricky job of naming the place in the first place.
He looks back on the early days of Norman’s, the team that helped shape it, and those proper pinch-me moments – including...
Behind the Mic: Introducing Erin Towey and Caroline Verdon
Introducing Beyond the Postcode: Meet Caroline and Erin
Welcome to Beyond the Postcode 👋 In this opening episode, hosts Erin Towey of HD8 Life and Caroline Verdon from Under The Mast sit down to introduce themselves and explain how this brand-new podcast came to life.
They chat about their winding journeys so far – from careers and curveballs to the moments that pulled them back to the HD8 area – and why this corner of Kirklees means so much to them. Erin talks about the heart of HD8 Life and its mission to champion local people, stories and busines...
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Beyond the Postcode is HD8 Life’s brand new podcast – a cosy, curious, and (hopefully!) chuckle-out-loud listen that dives deeper into the lives of the brilliant people who call HD8 home.
We’ve always loved championing local, but now we’re taking it one step further… beyond the postcode.
Each episode features a special guest from the HD8 area with stories worth sharing – from everyday legends to unsung heroes – and maybe even their own soundtrack. It’s a celebration of community, character, and the quirks that make HD8 one-of-a-kind.
If you’re nosy about your neighbou...
