Dear Miss Stagg

Episode 1:

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Case 850 – Sheila

In this episode of “Dear Miss Stagg”, Ruthanne and Jenny discuss Case 850 relating to Sheila who approached the NVA looking for work but was found to be suffering from TB. They also hear from Diane who talks about her role as a volunteer with Compassionate Neighbours which provides community support for people living with long term or terminal illness. More information can be found here: Compassionate Neighbours & Gardeners – St Columba’s Hospice Palliative Care, Edinburgh

Acknowledgements and credits:

Music: A Spooky Serenade by LolaMoore [https://freesound.org/s/769690/ License: Attribution 4.0]

News Reporter: Cari Silver (The Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group)

Sheila: Tara Latham (Captivate Drama)

Sheila’s brother: Robert Wylie (The Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group)

Episode 2:

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Case 154 – Katie

In this episode of “Dear Miss Stagg”, Ruthanne and Jenny discuss Case 154 relating to Katie who, in 1915, made her way to the NVA offices at 5 Duke Street (now Dublin Street) aged 16, when she found herself with no home or employment. They also hear from Lizzie who talks about her role as Outreach Lead at the Edinburgh centre of Smart Works Scotland which supports unemployed women in the city today. More information can be found at: www.scotland.smartworks.org.uk

Acknowledgements and credits:

Music: A Spooky Serenade by LolaMoore [https://freesound.org/s/769690/ License: Attribution 4.0]

Katie: Isabella Wood (Captivate Drama)

Thankyou to The Heritage Lottery Fund and The Living Memory Association for supporting this podcast.