<![CDATA[What Do We Do Now ?]]>Tim and Giles, two later middled-aged types, share thoughts about winding down work, retirement, and what to do next…as well as other nonsense.

After nearly 40 years of work, and being fortunate enough to finally close down the emails and log off the laptop, what are the options and opportunities for the next chapter? Having a plan is half the battle. Or is it? Hear the real-time thoughts of two men who are finding out what it means to finally call it a day at work, and face exactly that indefinable “thing”

The podcast will probably explore lots of other rubbish.

Hardly expert analysis, just some real, honest chat that gives a little insight to what goes through the mind of 50-somethings still trying to work it all out…

To get in touch email the show at whatdowedonow2026@gmail.com

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]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:49:27 GMTMon, 12 Oct 2026 09:02:45 GMT60Tim and Giles<p>Tim and Giles, two later middled-aged types, share thoughts about winding down work, retirement, and what to do next…as well as other nonsense.</p><p>After nearly 40 years of work, and being fortunate enough to finally close down the emails and log off the laptop, what are the options and opportunities for the next chapter? Having a plan is half the battle. Or is it? Hear the real-time thoughts of two men who are finding out what it means to finally call it a day at work, and face exactly that indefinable “thing”</p><p>The podcast will probably explore lots of other rubbish.</p><p>Hardly expert analysis, just some real, honest chat that gives a little insight to what goes through the mind of 50-somethings still trying to work it all out…</p><p>To get in touch email the show at <a href="https://whatdowedonow2026@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">whatdowedonow2026@gmail.com</a></p><p>or follow us at:</p><p><a href="https://x.com/whatdowedonow26" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://x.com/whatdowedonow26</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatdowedonow26/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/whatdowedonow26/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>episodicTim and Gilestimjjacob.gm@gmail.comno<![CDATA[3. Volunteering ]]>Giles and Tim ramble through the idea of volunteering. Giles regales listeners with his football management prowess and explores the Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival, while Tim attempts to open Giles's mind to the wider world of volunteering. They also dive into lidos a little, before Giles eventually volunteers for something.

We can only apologise to anyone who accidentally presses play.

Parkrun : https://www.parkrun.com/volunteer/

Aspiring Trustees at the Festival of Trusteeship 2026:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspiring-trustee-strand-of-the-festival-of-trusteeship-2026-tickets-2000261201098

Lido Land - How Britain Learned to Make a Splash:

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/lido-land-9781035915200/

Socials:

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email : whatdowedonow2026@gmail.com


]]>7b51fc95-690d-4ed3-9e71-cf37f31952c6Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT<p>Giles and Tim ramble through the idea of volunteering. Giles regales listeners with his football management prowess and explores the Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival, while Tim attempts to open Giles's mind to the wider world of volunteering. They also dive into lidos a little, before Giles eventually volunteers for something.</p><p>We can only apologise to anyone who accidentally presses play.</p><p>Parkrun : <a href="https://www.parkrun.com/volunteer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.parkrun.com/volunteer/</a></p><p>Aspiring Trustees at the Festival of Trusteeship 2026:</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspiring-trustee-strand-of-the-festival-of-trusteeship-2026-tickets-2000261201098" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspiring-trustee-strand-of-the-festival-of-trusteeship-2026-tickets-2000261201098</a></p><p>Lido Land - How Britain Learned to Make a Splash:</p><p><a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/lido-land-9781035915200/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/lido-land-9781035915200/</a></p><p>Socials:</p><p><a href="https://x.com/whatdowedonow26" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://x.com/whatdowedonow26</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatdowedonow26/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/whatdowedonow26/</a></p><p>email : <a href="mailto:whatdowedonow2026@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">whatdowedonow2026@gmail.com</a></p><p><br /></p>no00:40:43133. Volunteering full<![CDATA[2. Pottering]]>Tim and Giles discuss the art of Pottering. What does it mean, how is it done, and why hinges play such a vital role? Goodyear Advent calendars and ecclesiastical outfitters are also covered, alongside listener feedback and a few new content ideas.

Listener discretion is advised, mostly due to incompetence.

]]>963ac403-959c-4457-9059-56039edb4676Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:09:48 GMT<p>Tim and Giles discuss the art of Pottering. What does it mean, how is it done, and why hinges play such a vital role? Goodyear Advent calendars and ecclesiastical outfitters are also covered, alongside listener feedback and a few new content ideas.</p><p>Listener discretion is advised, mostly due to incompetence.</p>no00:41:19122. Potteringfull<![CDATA[1. Shake Down Done]]>Tim and Giles stumble around setting up the podcast, ignoring the advice they've found and having no idea what on earth they're going to discuss. They also chat about what hasn't been keeping them busy. If anyone is listening, apologies in advance.

Recorded 8th October 2026

]]>bfe1d934-7a04-434e-b634-59e7e50d1ae1Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:09:51 GMT<p>Tim and Giles stumble around setting up the podcast, ignoring the advice they've found and having no idea what on earth they're going to discuss. They also chat about what <i><em>hasn't</em></i> been keeping them busy. If anyone is listening, apologies in advance.</p><p>Recorded 8th October 2026</p>no00:37:56111. Shake Down Donefull