Recollections Radio

In our very last episode, we interview Bernie Hawke on his retirement from Dunedin Public Libraries after 20 years of service to the City, and we play three tracks chosen by Bernie. Jill and Kay sign off for the last time and say their fond goodbyes This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we talk for a final time with Roly Wright of the Empire Six fame about Dunedin's dance hall days. Jill looks at the Mooney building and iD Fashion, while Kay talks flour bag bloomers... as you do. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we chat to Roly Wright, drummer and band leader for the Empire Six and the Roly Wright Allstars, about Dunedin's dance hall days. Jill explores the Wains Hotel, and Kay starts talking about Christmas already. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In today's show, we interview Ian Miller, long-serving and founder member of the Taieri Blokes' Shed. We talk about Men's health and wellbeing, and Jill reveals why British 60s group The Beatles suddenly sprouted moustaches. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Part 3 of our interview with local band Katharticus on playing music in Dunedin, memories of Dunedin's lost music venues, and the future for live music in the City This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Part 2 of our interview with local band Katharticus on playing music in Dunedin, memories of Dunedin's lost music venues, and the future for live music in the City This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

For the next three weeks we'll be speaking to local band Katharticus about playing music in Dunedin, memories of Dunedin's lost music venues, and the future for live music in the City This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In today's show, we talk to Jim Strang about his father, Harry Strang, the Joe Brown dances and life in a musical family. Jill looks into some ghosts, since it's Halloween, and we remember the Joe Brown 24-hour dance marathon. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

This week's show features part 2 of our interview with David James and Irene Hundleby of Dunedin's Relics Records store, recalling how they started in the business and looking at Dunedin music and music venues over the years, and possible solutions to the current lack of live music venues in the City. Jill explores the history of the Hallenstein Brothers, while Kay looks at another iconic Dunedin music venue, The Crown. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

This week's show features part 1 of our interview with David James and Irene Hundleby of Dunedin's Relics Records store, recalling how they started in the business and looking at Dunedin music and music venues over the years. Kay looks at the story of Sammy's Nightclub, while Jill makes a historical visit to the Bing Harris building, paves the way to honouring another Dunedin lady with a street name. Plus music from the Dead Flowers This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, Jill recalls the former purpose of the Hocken Library as a dairy factory; Kay looks at 50's New Zealand, as well as some more unusual Kiwi inventions. We bring you part 2 of our interview with the Otago Vintage Machinery Club. And Jill states the case for celebrating another Dunedin woman who deserves to be honoured by a street name This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode we'll take a look at the Filleul St roller skating rink and the Exchange Building.We talk to Ron Holdaway and Bob Sims from the Otago Vintage Machinery Club, and the amazing exhibits at their Outram-based museum. Jill tells the story of Marion Hatton, another candidate for a Dunedin Street name. And Kay celebrates world peace via ploughing with a look at the peace cairn in Outram's Allanton Road. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we pay our respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and examine some royal traditions and etiquette. Jill recalls an invitation to see the Queen for former City Librarian Ada Fache. We enjoy the last part of our interview with Dunedin's acting royalty, Terry MacTavish. And Jill examines the history of James MacAndrew - the uncrowned King of Dunedin This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, Kay explores the history of dance halls, country balls and harvest dances, while Jill revisits the Kaleidoscope World exhibition at the Hocken. We feature part three of our interview with the doyenne of Dunedin theatre, Terry MacTavish, and Jill looks into a few manhole covers and the story of Dunedin metal merchants A & T Burt. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

30 - Theatre, Dance Halls, Dunedin Street Names - This week's show features part 2 of our interview with Dunedin's queen of theatre, Terry MacTavish. Kay pulls back the curtain on some of theatre's strange traditions and superstitions, while Jill explores the life of Dunedin's legendary formal dance tutor Miss Wallace and also reveals the story behind another Dunedin lady worthy of a street name. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz