akhi&saltfish Presents: Step Together Ladies Celebration Brunch | Health Inequalities Research

This is a very special episode from the akhi&saltfish Digital Network, where we supported Dr Marcella Daye by covering the action at her Step Together Ladies' Celebration Brunch, which marked the culmination of her latest participatory action research on health inequalities.

The setting for the day was the beautiful Delapré Abbey, and we extend our thanks to them for hosting us in their library.

Our live podcast from the event features a friend of the Network, Catherine Joy White, and her amazing sister, who were part of the brunch. They discuss the importance of movement in their lives and why women, walking, and wellbeing are such vital topics that need to be explored.

We also had the pleasure of meeting Rachel McGrath, CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation, a grant-making and philanthropic charity. Rachel, a keen runner, shares with us why documenting her history outdoors is so important.

We were fortunate to be joined by participants in the research, including Dorcus Francis, who shared a special poem with us, and Natasha Martines, who sang a song, demonstrating the connection between women, walking, creativity, and the community-fostered Step Together project.

Professor Corinne Fowler also joined us to discuss her expertise in colonial history, decolonisation, and the British countryside’s relationship with Empire. Listen in to learn more about her most recent book, Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain.

Finally, we caught up with Dr Marcella Daye to capture her reflections on the brunch, why she chose to collaborate with the community, and her hopes for the future of Step Together. It was a fantastic day, and we thank Dr Daye for the opportunity to cover the event.

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