{"podcast":{"title":"Broadstairs life","slug":"broadstairs-life-7682120","podcast_index_feed_id":7682120,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/broadstairs-life/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/broadstairs-life","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/broadstairs-life/20260131_070147_6a81c5cda4d4a1147dd1c02d0fd48de8.png","author":"Barry Stickings MBE","episode_count":44,"summary":"Hello and welcome to my Podcast channel Broadstairs Life I hope you enjoy and will continue to listen to future podcasts featuring the people of Broadstairs as they share the stories of their lives, their work, their loves and history of this historic and welcoming seaside town in Kent. Some of this may be new to you or be helpful when you visit our beautiful town. What Broadstairs Life is About Human Stories : Personal accounts from locals sharing their life journeys, passions, and professional work. Local History : Exploring the heritage and historic significance of Broadstairs as a classic English seaside destination. A Welcoming Guide : Insights and tips that help visitors navigate and appreciate the beauty of the town. Community Connection : A platform that celebrates the \"welcoming\" spirit of the area. We are on all podcasts platforms Facebook Youtube and other social media platforms pls follow and enjoy my new Podcasts every Tuesday and Friday Thank you and enjoy and feel free to contact me Contact me to take part broadstairslife@gmail.com RSS Podcasts https://rss.com/podcasts/broadstairs-life Follow us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656734542425046/ Subscribe…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:18:22.796387+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadstairs-life-7682120"},"episode":{"title":"Lisa lets us into the world of being a Postie in Broadstairs and St Peters","slug":"lisa-lets-us-into-the-world-of-being-a-postie-in-broadstairs-and-st-peters","published_at":"2026-06-15T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadstairs-life-7682120/lisa-lets-us-into-the-world-of-being-a-postie-in-broadstairs-and-st-peters","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broadstairs-life-7682120","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/broadstairs-life/2813523","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/370106/2813523/broadstairs-life/2026_05_11_16_55_57_eaa8969e-9a5e-45f6-8192-7d11a84a1401.mp3","summary":"Thank you to Lisa who is one of the people who we all know and see everyday about but very rarely hear about. To learn what our local Posties do and why they love the job they do listen as Lisa tells us all about her job... and it's not just wearing shorts all year!!!! If you live between the chalk cliffs of Broadstairs and the quiet, flint-walled lanes of St Peter’s , you will know the rhythm of Lisa’s stride. While the rest of the town might be hunkering down against a North Sea gale or seeking shade under a colourful umbrella at Viking Bay, Lisa and her colleagues are on the move to deliver our post and parcels. She isn't just delivering mail she’s there throughout all the Seasons Broadstairs and St Peters are towns of moods, and Lisa sees them all before most of us have finished our first coffee or sometimes had our lunch. The Winter Haul: When the \"Beast from the East\" rolls off the water, turning the Promenade into an ice rink, Lisa is there. With a woollen hat pulled low and high-vis glowing against the salt-grey sky, she navigates the steep climb of Harbour Street. The wind might whip the letters in her hand, but it never stops her. The Summer Swell: Come July, the town transforms. Lisa walks on while the sun beats down on the baked brickwork of St Peter’s village, she keeps a steady pace, finding the short-cuts through the \"culs-de-sac\" that only a local truly knows. The Autumn Mist: There’s a specific kind of fog that swallows our town. In that damp, quiet chill, the only sound is the rhythmic clack-clack of letterboxes snapping shut—a signal that Lisa has passed through. More Than Just Envelopes In a world that’s increasingly digital, Lisa represents the tangible. To the residents of the Victorian terraces and the hidden bungalows, she is a constant. \"It’s n…","meta_description":"Thank you to Lisa who is one of the people who we all know and see everyday about but very rarely hear about. 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