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A short piece on current state of brass bands which recently ran on BBC Radio 4 . Recorded at a competition in Derbyshire

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    One-eyed Jack, WG Grace and the Sheffield Shield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 6:12


    How a slice of 19th Century cricketing history is about to go on display for the first time at a small museum in Nottinghamshire

    One-eyed Jack, WG Grace and the Sheffield Shield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 6:12


    How a slice of 19th Century cricketing history is about to go on display for the first time at a small museum in Nottinghamshire

    Refusing to Fight. The story of Conscientious Objectors in WW1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 9:12


    As we approach the centenary of the ending of WW1, this is a look back at an interview with a man whose father was jailed five times for refusing to fight - and the way attitudes had changed by the time his son refused National Service after WW2.

    Refusing to Fight. The story of Conscientious Objectors in WW1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 9:12


    As we approach the centenary of the ending of WW1, this is a look back at an interview with a man whose father was jailed five times for refusing to fight - and the way attitudes had changed by the time his son refused National Service after WW2.

    A Walk in the Rain. How hiking is helping to tackle addiction,

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 8:11


    Spending a day with a group of men tackling their addictions through trekking and hiking.

    A Walk in the Rain. How hiking is helping to tackle addiction,

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 8:11


    Spending a day with a group of men tackling their addictions through trekking and hiking.

    For the love of bees...art and science combine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2017 6:15


    Back in 2015, Nottingham based artist Wolfgang Buttress designed the UK's contribution to the Milan expo. It was a giant structure based on a beehive. It was linked to a real nest and the colours and sounds within the artwork would change according to the behaviour of the bees. The Hive is now in Kew Gardens. This a piece I did for BBC Radio 4.

    For the love of bees...art and science combine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2017 6:15


    Back in 2015, Nottingham based artist Wolfgang Buttress designed the UK's contribution to the Milan expo. It was a giant structure based on a beehive. It was linked to a real nest and the colours and sounds within the artwork would change according to the behaviour of the bees. The Hive is now in Kew Gardens. This a piece I did for BBC Radio 4.

    Foraging for food in the wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 6:38


    Earlier this year I spent a day in South Wales foraging for food with Yun Hider from the Wild Food Centre.

    Foraging for food in the wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 6:38


    Earlier this year I spent a day in South Wales foraging for food with Yun Hider from the Wild Food Centre.

    Walking the world's most northern pilgrimage trail.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 9:03


    A 500 km trek across Sweden and Norway from Baltic to Atlantic in the footsteps of a murderous Viking saint .

    Walking the world's most northern pilgrimage trail.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 9:03


    A 500 km trek across Sweden and Norway from Baltic to Atlantic in the footsteps of a murderous Viking saint .

    Brass Bands..An Industrial and Cultural Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 7:33


    A short piece I put together for BBC Radio 4 on the current state of Brass Bands in the UK and how they are trying to adapt and survive in a post industrial landscape.

    Brass Bands..An Industrial and Cultural Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 7:33


    A short piece I put together for BBC Radio 4 on the current state of Brass Bands in the UK and how they are trying to adapt and survive in a post industrial landscape.

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