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SWS23 2023

Decolonising Green Spaces – A Radio Walk in the Chilterns, with Dr Geeta Ludhra.

Dr Geet Ludhra portrait
40 minutes
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English

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Dr Geeta Ludhra lives in the Chilterns, she is the daughter of first-generation South Asian parents who emigrated from India in the early 1960s. She is a Lecturer in Education at Brunel University, where she is also engaged in academic research.
Geeta walked and talked with Jonathan Kempster at Chiltern Open Air Museum, telling the story of her life journey so far, and her ambition to ‘decolonise’ the countryside and promote intercultural dialogue, developing safe and inclusive green spaces for all.

Part of Heritage Stories oral history collection at Chiltern Open Air Museum: coam.org.uk/museum-buckinghamsh…e/heritage-stories/
Oral History and audio production by Jonathan Kempster.
Outreach Organiser at COAM: Jacqui Gellman.
Press & Marketing Officer at COAM: Helen Light.

Find out about Dadima’s walks and talks here:

https://www.chilternsaonb.org/frequently-asked-questions-dadimas-walks/

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Kempster in association with Chiltern Open Air Museum.

APA style reference

Kempster, J. (2023). Decolonising Green Spaces – A Radio Walk in the Chilterns, with Dr Geeta Ludhra.. walk · listen · create. https://walklistencreate.org/walkingpiece/decolonising-green-spaces-a-radio-walk-in-the-chilterns-with-dr-geeta-ludhra/

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