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Road-Trip Photo Blog #2: Pohjanmaa, Vaasa Archipelago

18/09/2017 Mark Wiltshear

Date: 16.9.2017 Satu and I, accompanied once more by Herra Boris, enjoyed our first road trip so much, we decided to go out exploring a

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Road-Trip Photo Blog #1: Pohjanmaa, Kokkola-Pietarsaari-Ylistaro

03/09/2017 Mark Wiltshear

Date: 2.9.2017 Satu and I, plus Herra Boris, took a drive to explore parts of Pohjanmaa that we don’t know so well. Below is a

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‘Regional Developer Prize 2015’ Award for the Explore Finland Radio Show

15/05/2016 Mark Wiltshear

On Friday 13th May 2016, I was given an award by Etelä-Pohjanmaan aluekehittäjät ry EPAK (a Regional Development Association in Etelä-Pohjanmaa.  This was in recognition

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Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery

07/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2 Episode 31 Brewmaster Jyri Ojaluoma takes me back in time to the re-birth of Mallskoski and their Kuohu beer. We discuss brewing techniques and

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SJK Seinäjoki – 2015 Season Review. Veikkausliiga Champions | Suomen Mestari

08/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

  Season 2, Episode 21Lari returns to the pod to reveal his highlights from following SJK Seinäjoki in 2015. Spoiler alert, it has a very happy ending!

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In Competition on the Frisbee Golf Course

25/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

  Season 2, Episode 19Pekka explains the rules, techniques and tactics of Frisbee Golf, before I join him on the course in the CityFrisbee Golf

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Finnish Music Traditions: From Folk to Rap!

18/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2, Episode 18A short introduction to traditional Finnish music from Piia & Mika, including Iskelmä, Choral, Rautalanka, Folk… and Rap. Guests: Piia Kleemola-Välimäki and Mika

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SJK into Europe 2015-16: Episode #2

23/07/2015 Mark Wiltshear

The draw for the latest Europa League competition was made on Monday 22nd June, and Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho were drawn against Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar of Iceland. In

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SJK into Europe 2015-16: Episode #1

24/06/2015 Mark Wiltshear

The draw for the latest Europa League competition was made on Monday 22nd June, and Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho were drawn against Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar of Iceland. In

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SJK Update: May 2015

27/05/2015 Mark Wiltshear

You can find all previous articles about Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (Seinäjoki FC, SJK) here The season gets underway The league season is now near the 33% stage,

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Apollo FC: The Pink Dogs’ Noble Goals

21/04/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 16 Mikael & Jarl Matti proclaim Finland’s ‘Pink Revolution’ There is something in the air in South Ostrobothnia. In this episode, I speak to two

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Apollo FC and Finland’s ‘Pink Revolution’

21/04/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 16 Mikael & Jarl Matti proclaim Finland’s ‘Pink Revolution’ Listen to this podcast episode here Guests: Mikael Muurimäki and Jarl Matti Antilla, Apollo

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International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 2]

14/04/2015 Mark Wiltshear

This episode is a continuation of the conversation from episode 13. I talk with Junyi (Winnie) Ding & Betti Csiba about their experiences of moving

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SJK Update: April 2015

13/04/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Article number two in the series of articles about Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (Seinäjoki FC, SJK). You can find all the articles in this series here Cup campaigns Several eyewitness

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International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 1]

28/03/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season1 Episode 13 International Students Studying in Finland, Junyi, Betti & Miia Explain All, Part 1 In this episode, I meet Junyi Ding & Betti Csiba, who tell

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SJK Update: March 2015

17/03/2015 Mark Wiltshear

This is the first in what I hope will be an ongoing series of articles on happenings at Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (Seinäjoki FC, or SJK to

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The Finnish Liigacup is Underway

16/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Find my podcast on the history of SJK here The League Cup in Finland is a curious competition. Played as a competitive series of games, it

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A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki – part 2

07/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 8. Part 2 of 2 I continue my guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre in Seinäjoki, by visiting Aalto’s theatre (with it’s collection

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Softengine, Luritus Choir & Alvar Aalto. In concert.

14/01/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Many of you outside of Europe may not fully understand the Eurovision Song Contest, not everyone inside Europe takes it that seriously, and the recent balkanisation

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Finnish Football Culture and the Rise of SJK Seinäjoki

19/12/2014 Mark Wiltshear

Season1 Episode 3 Lari talks about the origins of football culture in Finland, and the history of Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK) https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-a868f-e6ebec Guest: Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer at

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