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Just recorded an interview on this story..

Comments

1. At 03:43 PM on 06 Dec 2007, Tom Harrop wrote:

   502, 502 - I'll put you in a canoe.

2. At 03:47 PM on 06 Dec 2007, Charley wrote:

   
   A recognition long, long overdue...
   

3. At 03:51 PM on 06 Dec 2007, Tom Harrop wrote:

   502, 502 - I'll put you in a canoe.

4. At 05:49 PM on 06 Dec 2007, The Stainless Steel Cat wrote:

   I'd just like to echo Eddie's thanks to Hilda and the other Land-Girls...

   "Aye, especially the ones wi' big, strong thighs!"

   That's enough, Private Fraser.

5. At 05:53 PM on 06 Dec 2007, annie wrote:

   Just the most briliant interview. Hilda you'r a star.

6. At 05:53 PM on 06 Dec 2007, Anna Gardiner wrote:

   Human, warm, funny, moving. Sigh. Loved this.

7. At 05:55 PM on 06 Dec 2007, Pauline Turner wrote:

   Hilda Gibson. What an extraordinary woman! The interview was excellent, giving her the chance to tell her story in her own inimitable style with such humour. This made the poem even more of a tear jerker!

8. At 07:18 PM on 06 Dec 2007, maureen eyles wrote:

   Better late than never.
   We sang this song to 'Land of hope and Glory'
   'Churchill hear our plea
   Give us our gratuity
   we helped win the war
   we can do no more
   so give us a deal thats fair
   we have done our share'

   It fell on deaf ears.
   But they were the happiest days of our lives.
   Maureen

9. At 11:25 PM on 06 Dec 2007, Peter Hayes wrote:

   Thanks, Eddie for a wonderful interview with a remarkable lady. It was the best few minutes of radio in ages. I found myself laughing and yet deeply moved. we were given a picture of a long gone age. We owe a real debt to women like Hilda who "did their bit" without fuss.

   My guess is she will become a star!

10. At 02:52 PM on 07 Dec 2007, wrote:

    Where is the link to to a 'listen again' for this interview?

11. At 02:58 PM on 07 Dec 2007, Eddie Mair wrote:

    Steve (10) you'll find it by looking on the right under "Categories"...9c is Hilda Gibson Land Girl. You'll find more info, the audio, and two of Hilda's poems.

12. At 05:49 PM on 07 Dec 2007, wrote:

    Ah! So it is, thanks! With all the interest in this item, I thought it would be more prominent.

13. At 06:10 PM on 07 Dec 2007, Eddie Mair wrote:

    Steve (12) I know what you mean but all blogs update...indeed the post you wrote on was an early warning to help listeners...there was already a more up to date one on the page. We've added a link under categories to help. Hope you enjoy...

14. At 02:08 PM on 08 Dec 2007, Debbie Stone wrote:

    Dear Eddie,
    I was really moved by the Land Army poem by Hilda Gibson. Is it possible to buy a book?
    Many thanks

15. At 02:09 PM on 08 Dec 2007, Debbie Stone wrote:

    Dear Eddie,
    I was really moved by the Land Army poem by Hilda Gibson. Is it possible to buy a book?
    Many thanks

16. At 02:26 PM on 08 Dec 2007, Eddie Mair wrote:

    Hello Debbie (14). I posted somewhere - but I cannot remember where (!) - that Hilda has not had her poems published commercially, otherwise we would happily let you know. We do have some more examples of her work and may post them on this strand (which you can easily access by clicking on "Hilda Gibson-Land Girl" which you'll find under Categories. I'm a bit reluctant to post them all as I'm sure Hilda could make some money for herself from their commercial publication!

17. At 02:46 PM on 08 Dec 2007, Eddie Mair wrote:

    Hello Debbie (14). I posted somewhere - but I cannot remember where (!) - that Hilda has not had her poems published commercially, otherwise we would happily let you know. We do have some more examples of her work and may post them on this strand (which you can easily access by clicking on "Hilda Gibson-Land Girl" which you'll find under Categories. I'm a bit reluctant to post them all as I'm sure Hilda could make some money for herself from their commercial publication!

18. At 03:04 PM on 08 Dec 2007, Eddie Mair wrote:

    Hello Debbie (14). I posted somewhere - but I cannot remember where (!) - that Hilda has not had her poems published commercially, otherwise we would happily let you know. We do have some more examples of her work and may post them on this strand (which you can easily access by clicking on "Hilda Gibson-Land Girl" which you'll find under Categories. I'm a bit reluctant to post them all as I'm sure Hilda could make some money for herself from their commercial publication!

19. At 04:59 PM on 13 Dec 2007, Alma Durkin wrote:

    This information was forwarded to me by my niece in England. I have lived in Canada for the last 60 years and am now 80 years old. I was a Land Girl and always thought we should have been acknowledged in some small way, so better late than never.
    Thank you Hilda, it was lovely to hear your memories and your poem was very touching. Funnily enough, I also write poetry though not about those days of hardship and wonderful comradeship. Perhaps now I will.