Lord Provost's Peace Garden

Special Bonus Episode: Live from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden – 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima Join us for a powerful special episode recorded on 6th August 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We’re coming to you directly from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden in Glasgow, where civic leaders, peace activists, and citizens gathered to honour the past and reflect on the future of peace in our world. This commemorative event highlights Glasgow’s enduring commitment to nuclear disarmament, peacebuilding, and international solidarity. Tune in for moving speeches and music from Protest in Harmony and City of Glasgow chorus as the community unites in remembrance. Key moments:   00:03:06 Songs from Protest In Harmony 00:07:45 Lord Provost's Civic welcome 00:11:38 Consul General for Japan Mr Katsutoshi Takeda 00:14:27 Jean Anderson, Glasgow CND 00:19:52 David Peutherer, Glasgow CND 00:24:30  Ava, one of the garden design team 00:27:48  Pauline, Protest in Harmony 00:28:47  Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost 00:29:50  City of Glasgow chorus Glasgow is one of 8,509 cities around the world who are part of the Mayors for Peace network. Find out more about he Mayors for Peace programme at https://mayorsforpeace.org/  #hiroshima #peacegarden #SCND The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: [email protected]  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod