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Lynne Anderson is this year's winner of the 'Journey of a Lifetime' travel bursary where the Royal Geographical Society -in conjunction with Radio 4 - awards £5000 to someone with a brilliant idea for a radio adventure. Details on how to apply below.

Lynne used to be a missionary in the Mormon church. The church became an integral part of her life until she left it years later, having suffered a faith crisis. Returning to Salt Lake City 20 years on for a reunion of her former mission sisters, Lynne is forced to face her past and lay some ghosts to rest.

Travelling onwards through the US state parks of Utah, whose modern history is intertwined with the Mormons, she finds inner peace in the majesty of nature. Ending up in Las Vegas, the chaos of Sin City is a far cry from the conservatism of Salt Lake City and the sublime landscapes surrounding it.

Journey of a Lifetime Award

Each year the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ - in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society - offers an award of £5000 to somebody with a winning idea for a dream adventure in any corner of the globe. And they get to turn their ‘Journey of a Lifetime’ into a documentary on Radio 4. The award isn’t meant for holidays or expeditions, but for storytellers with inspiring ideas which involve the pursuit of exploration and knowledge.

If you’d like to apply for this exciting award, you have until 12:00 Noon, Monday 14 November 2022. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over and all the information you need, including how to apply, is on the link below or here: /programmes/articles/1Q9z4N0NQXlHxj5WwjS4mv6/journey-of-a-lifetime-award

Producer Neil McCarthy
Photo credit Lynne Anderson