Podcasts about Brecon Beacons

The Radio Recruits search for waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons. One area of this national park has so many waterfalls that it's known as ‘Waterfall Country'. Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts'!

Craig-y-Nos Castle and grounds were once the estate of the celebrated opera diva Adelina Patti who during her lifetime (1843-1919) became one of the world's most famous and highly rewarded entertainers. Later the Castle was turned into a Tuberculosis hospital and a place of recovery, for some, and death, for others.This Welsh Castle, now a wedding venue, is situated in the most haunted and mountainous Brecon Beacons area in Wales where some of the most haunted places in the whole of the UK have been found.In this episode of the True Hauntings Podcast we look into the history of this Castle and of it's haunted mistress, the opera singer Adelina Patti.We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with your friends.LOVE OUR WORK?Consider supporting our work by buying us a "cup of coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anneandrenataORbecome a Grand Poobah Patreon supporter, and join our inner circle of craziness!https://www.patreon.com/anneandrenataOur Patreons get to hear all of the bloopers as well as extra lives on a private Patreon page.Join us on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TrueHauntingsPodcastPlease subscribe to our YouTube Channel as we are wanting to get more views and engagement and check out our travel videos Frightfully Good Misadventures - we are adding new episodes of some of our latest adventures every week.Also Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenataWe pass on our HUGE THANK YOU for listening and following.We could not do this without you.#anneandrenata #ghosts #hauntings #paranormalpodcast #frightfullygood #FrightfullyGood #HauntedHolidays #diaryofaghosthunter #poltergeist #ghostbusters #adelinapatti #craigynoscastle #hauntedwales #haunteduk #hauntingswales #hauntedcastle #welshghoststories #hauntedcastlesUK #truehauntingspodcast #hauntedspookyisles #spookyisles #breaconbeaconswales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we're diving into the folklore of the Brecon Beacons, Heol Fanog, and Pen y Fan.We'll explore the mysterious Lady of the Lake at Llyn y Fan Fach, and delve into the Arthurian connections of Pen y Fan, and let's not forget the haunting of Heol Fanog, also known as "Hellfire Farm," a site infamous for its paranormal activity.Is it all just folklore passed down through generations, or could there be more to these legends than meets the eye? The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://www.expertexplorers.com/category/europe/uk/wales/https://www.welshoverlandsafari.com/news/2017/4/28/the-lady-of-the-lake-at-llyn-y-fan-fach.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63440012https://www.spookyisles.com/heol-fanog-haunting/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llyn_y_Fan_Fachhttps://www.breconbeacons.org/https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/The-Brecon-Beacons/https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/pen-y-fan-and-brecon-beaconshttps://www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org/ https://www.visitwales.com/things-do/attractions/brecon-beaconshttps://www.legends.wales/Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/;;; Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Story One – Bridgend Lying between the sandy beaches of South Wales's Gower Peninsula and the rugged mountains of the Brecon Beacons, the county of Bridgend is surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty. But over a three-year period in the late 2000's, the area was devastated by a string of teenage suicides. Just what was happening in Bridgend? Story Two – Eleven Eleven years. Eleven diaries. Eleven deaths. In July 2018, a small town in North Delhi, India was rocked to its core when an entire family perished under strange circumstances. A case still heavily under investigation, we question; what were the events which led up to the mysterious Burari deaths. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our special Christmas Episode is the present of snow reports for you from across the Alps, including Tignes, Les 2 Alpes, La Plagne, Courchevel, Combloux, Val Gardena, St Anton, Grimentz…and the Brecon Beacons in Wales! SHOW NOTES Iain is currently in Tignes (0:30) Alex Armand, Tip Top Ski Coaching, Les 2 Alpes, France (1:30) Jen Tsang, That's La Plagne, La Plagne, France (2:00) Alex Irwin, 150 Days of Winter, Courchevel, France (3:50) Betony Garner, Combloux, France (5:20) Tim Hudson, Inspired Italy, Val Gardena, Italy (6:55) Andy, Kaluma Ski, St Anton, Austria (8:25) Simon Burgess, Grimentz, Switzerland (10:30) Dave Burrows, SnowPros Ski School, Les Crozets, Switzerland (12:00) Mike Richards, Brecon Beacons, Wales (13:50) If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

"I loved the original recording with the owls calling to each other, it put me in a mood to wonder what they were saying, and the cows in the background adding to the melody of it all. It kind of got me in a frame of mind of thinking about a lost planet, the sounds left to float in space. "From the planet where all of these animals and bird calls and winds had existed and I was thinking about all of these sounds being from a time long ago, when there was this little planet, and I mean little in the grand scheme. I had to challenge myself as my entire studio has been packed up since May so I couldn't record anything, I had to take everything entirely from samples, with the exception of my midi keyboard, which is pretty ancient.  "I loved the original recording, and I loved how sad it was making me feel to think about missing these voices one day. The final part was a beloved band cassette I had mixed with a field recording." Owls in the Brecon Beacons reimagined by Michelle Breslin - Lostworldsounds.

A pair of tawny owls hoot across trees at one another, recorded at midnight in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. You can also hear some far-off sheep bleating in the recording.  Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

At the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons in Cymru, in the shadow of the Pen y Fan peak, sits a large stone house. Named Heol Fanog, or Road to the Peaks, for one couple who moved there in 1989 the house was everything they had ever dreamed of. Little did they know that, in truth, it would soon become the place of their worst nightmares. Find us at youtube.com/@unexplainedpod, tiktok.com/@unexplainedpodcast, on Bluesky @unexplained.bsky.social, on X at @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we find out what it's like skiing down Mont Blanc, learn about skiing in Hokkaido in Japan, plus we cover a drugs bust in Verbier, a cable car crash in Val Thorens and get an update on the Alpine World Cup. Host Iain Martin was joined by Floss Cockle, from FreeFlo Ski Coaching in Tignes and ski journalist and photographer, Mike Richards. Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code All podcast listeners can save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout.  SHOW NOTES Mike last appeared reporting from the Northern Ski Show in Episode 224 Mike skied in Wales this month (3:30) Listen to Mike talking about skiing in the Brecon Beacons in Episode 65 (4:30) Alex Irwin from ‘150 Days of Winter' reported from Tignes and Val Thorens (6:00) We discussed drug dealers in ski resorts back in Episode 33 (8:00) Police have arrested 15 dealers in Verbier (8:30) The Cime de Caron cable car in VT was damaged in an accident (8:45) Lyndsey Vonn has announced that she plans to return to the racing circuit (9:30) Matt Garcka is host of the ‘Skiing is Believing' podcast (10:00) Mikaela Shiffrin is chasing down her 100th World Cup win (11:45) Listen out for Iain's interview with British half-pipe skier Zoe Atkin later this winter (13:00) All of our equipment episodes are available on the Skipedia YouTube channel (13:45) The winners of our listener survey competition are Oliver Rutman & Faye Morton (14:00) Follow ‘The Ski Podcast' on our WhatsApp channel (14:30) Floss has 5000 followers on her YouTube channel (15:00) In 2021, Floss climbed and skied down the North face of Mont Blanc (21:00) Watch Floss' playlist about the climb (31:45) Mike told us about Rusutsu in Japan in Episode 170 (32:15) Find out more about the JR Train Pass in Japan (35:00) Mike suggests Hakodate as possible first base in Hokkaido (36:00) Mike's favourite base in Japan is Otaru  (41:00) Asahikawa in the centre of Hokkaido is another option (44:15) Excellent article from Fall Line magazine about train travel in Japan More info about Omo Hotels Asahikawa (45:00) Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, especially about our features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com  Rob Smith: “Episode 225 was a great listen, really enjoyed it. I'm aiming for Austria with the kids, so that advice on skiing for families was great.” Judy Matthews: “Thank you for continuing your fantastic podcast. Not a day goes by that I don't think about the mountains or skiing. Think I live in the wrong country.” Ella Purvis: "I've been loving the podcast - it's getting me hyped for the season ahead! I was just listening to the interview with Chemmy Alcott — it was such an inspiring, uplifting episode for women in snowsports, she is just incredible!” RichB: “There's been some great content recently. The interview with Chemmy Alcott was really interesting, I didn't know her backstory. Wow what a woman!” There are 236 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. Just go to theskipodcast.com and search around the tags and categories: you're bound to find something of interest.  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Follow us. Just take a look for that button and press it now  2) Give us a review or just leave a comment on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link

The settings of the fabulous Brecon Beacons, Bannau Brycheiniog, in Wales is the location for this podcast whereby Phil Blizzard, in his studio, links up with organiser Janine Price to talk about the regions first Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Festival.Further details - https://wellsynergy.walesLocation of the festival is Onnenfawr Leisure Ltd Crai LD3 8PYBannau Brycheiniog means “The Peaks of Brychan's Kingdom”, with Brychan a legendary king who is said to have ruled the Brecon area during the 5th century

Cooking potatoes wrapped in foil, and sausage in a pan on an open wood fire while camping in the Brecon Beacons national park in Wales. In this recording you can clearly hear the fire flickering and licking the wood while the food cooks.  Recorded by Cities and Memory, summer 2024.

Embracing Challenges: David Skinner's Epic Solo Cycle Ride Across Wales Welcome to another episode of Monday Night Live (MNL)! We're thrilled to bring back David Skinner, a long-time friend of MNL who has shared his incredible adventures with us each year. This week, David takes us on an extraordinary solo cycle ride across the length of Wales. Introduction by Derek ArdenHello everybody, I'm Derek Arden, your host for Monday Night Live, where we share stories of extraordinary people who often stay under the radar. Tonight, we have David Skinner, an adventurer who has conquered mountains like Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Andes. Now, he has taken on a new challenge: cycling the length of Wales. I followed David on the Garmin app during his journey, and we'll delve into his motivations and experiences. Whether you're an adventurer or a fan of human determination, this episode will inspire and motivate you. Motivation Behind the RideDavid begins by sharing what inspired this challenge. It started with a Christmas gift from his wife: a guidebook for "Lôn Las Cymru," a remote cycle route from the southern to the northern tip of Wales. The idea of traversing such a varied and challenging landscape intrigued him. Despite the demanding nature of the ride, David saw it as a personal challenge worth undertaking. The RouteDavid's route included some of Wales' most stunning parts, such as the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian Mountains, Cader Idris, and Snowdonia National Park. He shares breathtaking images of Snowdonia, highlighting the stark contrast between the lush, green landscapes and rugged mountain terrains. Day-by-Day Breakdown of the Journey Preparation and PlanningPreparation was key to David's success. He discusses the importance of health, fitness, motivation, nutrition, recovery, weather, mechanics, route finding, and safety. He emphasizes that meticulous planning and having contingencies in place were crucial for navigating the unpredictable Welsh weather and challenging terrain. Day 1: Cardiff to GlasburyDavid's adventure began in Cardiff, starting at the Cardiff Bay docks. The first day's journey followed the Taff Trail, taking him out of the city and into more remote areas. The transition from urban to rural was stark and exhilarating. He cycled 114 kilometers, climbing about 5,000 feet, and ended the day in Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye, known for its second-hand bookshops. Day 2: Glasbury to LlanidloesThe second day was deceptively challenging. Despite being a shorter route, David felt the fatigue setting in. He crossed the River Severn at Builth Wells, cycled through lush landscapes near Rhayader, and ended the day in the charming town of Llanidloes. The cumulative effort of the previous day made this leg particularly tough. Day 3: Llanidloes to BarmouthDay three presented the most climbing, with David navigating the Hafren Forest and ascending to the high point near Cader Idris. The weather was unpredictable, with heavy showers giving way to sunshine, creating a surreal cycling experience. He navigated through the slate valleys and reached the historic Barmouth Bridge, ending his day in the coastal town of Barmouth. Day 4: Barmouth to HolyheadThe final day was the longest and featured the greatest ascent. David cycled along the coast, through Porthmadog, and up towards Carnarvon. The views of the Snowdon mountain range were breathtaking, but fatigue and soreness set in, making the final leg to Holyhead a true test of endurance. Despite the challenges, he reached his destination, feeling a profound sense of accomplishment. Reflections and Lessons LearnedBalancing Go-for-it and PlanningDavid reflects on the importance of balancing enthusiasm with meticulous planning. While a positive attitude and willingness to take risks are essential, having a well-thought-out plan can make all the difference. Value of ContingencyHaving contingency plans provided David with the confidence to commi...

Rob graciously takes us back to woodland basics in this fascinating episode as we consider the role of trees in addressing the climate and ecological crises. We discuss the unique opportunities presented by the Welsh uplands, the (successful) efforts of bracken to take over the world and the innovative techniques developed by Stump up For Trees as they seek to plant one million trees across the Brecon Beacons. *****************************************************Keen to join the WhatsApp community?Follow this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrMABch050S1BjiPliTE9h*****************************************************Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/If you're interested in finding out more about the Highground Charity (who Tom is supporting with his Offa's Dyke adventure) please go to the following link: https://highground-uk.orgGrange Project Contact & Social Media:Email: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Our Guest:Rob Penn is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He has written widely on subjects such as cycling, travel and bread, as well as a number of books about British woodland including the The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, about the ash tree and Woods: A Celebration, published by the National Trust. He also wrote and presented Tales From the Wildwood, a series for BBC4 about woodland management. As well as being the co-founder and Project Manager of Stump up for Trees, he is patron of the Small Woods Association and set up a local community woodland group. Find out more at: https://stumpupfortrees.orgOr buy his books at: The Man who Made Things Out of Trees: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-man-who-made-things-out-of-trees-robert-penn/4252570?aid=477&ean=9780141977515&OR Woods: A Celebration:https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/woods-a-celebration-robert-penn/263376?ean=9781911358114Listen out for:[00:00:00] Tom and Chloe share the latest news from the Grange Project, covering diverse subjects including the pigs (and their ecosystem engineer functions), the Monmouthshire Botany Group and Tom's latest crazy challenge, [00:07:55] We introduce our guest, Rob...

In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks to Jess Walton, a young widow from Swanley, North Kent.Jess shares the story of her late husband, Matthew, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. Despite initial dismissals by doctors, further tests confirmed the rare and aggressive cancer.Jess walks us through their journey, detailing the challenges of chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and radiotherapy, and how they managed these treatments while maintaining their daily lives.She shares their decision to marry in October 2018 and their honeymoon in Canada, as they tried to reclaim a sense of normalcy.The conversation shifts to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives, highlighting how the lockdown complicated Matthew's health care and the eventual return and spread of his cancer. Jess provides practical insights into managing serious illness and young widowhood during such unprecedented times.Jess is now preparing her own significant challenge: a five-day trek in the Brecon Beacons for the charity CoppaFeel!, aimed at raising awareness about male breast cancer. This trek is not only a tribute to Matthew but also a testament to Jess's strength and determination to honour his memory.For those interested in supporting Jess and she has setup a fundraising page herehttps://www.justgiving.com/page/jess-waltonTune in now to Widowed AF  to hear Jess Walton's story.Trigger Warnings: 1. Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.2. Death and Bereavement.3. COVID-19 Pandemic.4. Grief and Loss.5. Secondary Loss.#WidowedAF #TrueStories #CancerJourney #YoungWidowhoodWeb: (https://www.widowedaf.com)Instagram (@widowed_af)Watch on (YouTube)Don't forget to subscribe !

Sam and Al discuss readings from Opening Doors Within and As Bill Sees It.

It's Easter this week, and we have something better to offer than chocolate, the latest episode of Daftaboutcraft, the craft beer podcast!The two Daves may be left hopping mad later in the year, as they take on Siren Craft's three 'Guess The Hop' beers. The results won't be in for a couple of months, but the taste test was still very enjoyable!Our guest for this episode is Sean O'Reilly from Brid's Cross Brewing (pronounced Breed's). Sean is a natural-born storyteller, and his beers also tell a story, with origins in myth and folklore. Based in Rochdale, his beers have their history in some traditional styles, but have been given the modern craft beer twist.Brew To Me features a trip to the Brecon Beacons for Dave B as he samples something a bit different from Sobremesa, while Dave D is Spitting Feathers courtesy of the Wirral-based brewery. Both of these outfits offer so much more than beer, and a perusal of their websites is highly recommended!Dave D was rubbing shoulders with the brewing cognoscenti at Beer X recently and gives the lowdown on who he met up with and the various venues he visited while in Liverpool - all this and more on our latest episode.Happy Easter!Daftaboutcraft is proudly sponsored by Tap Door and Hops At Home. The podcast is produced by us two guys, called Dave. We're massive fans of the craft beer scene and we release a new episode every three weeks. Check us out on Instagram, X and Facebook too!

The remote farmhouse known as Heol Fanog is nestled among the Brecon Beacons mountain range in Wales. Built in the 1950s in an area rumored to have a history of witchcraft, the house became infamous in the late 1980s when Liz and Bill Rich moved there with Bill’s teenage son. Shortly after settling in, the … Continue reading Episode 396: Heol Fanog – The Welsh Amityville

Mok is an LGBTQ+ historian and PhD Candidate, studying the Country House as a place of refuge and community for LGBTQ+ people. In this episode, he discusses how history has been written by straight white men, how trans people, in particular, have been historically eradicated, and his home – a baby Elizabethan castle in the Brecon Beacons, where he holds the title of The Lord of Glenbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle Treanor is a Calm Coach, host of the brilliant Pressing Pause podcast and author of the 1% Wellness Experiment, released in the UK in December. She is also a rather lovely human! She speaks to us today from her home in the Brecon Beacons, getting ready for the US launch of her book. The 1% Wellness Experiment is a genius idea of a book which shows how with just 1% of your waking hours (around 10 mins a day) you can create big shifts for yourself. Here we explore some of those tiny changes, why they work and the secret technique with a kettle that you can take up too! Find Gabrielle and all her work at: Website: gabrielletreanor.com Substack: https://gabrielletreanor.substack.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pressing-pause/id1347545786 Instagram: instagram.com/gabrielletreanor Find and buy the book: gabrielletreanor.com/book/

Gales es uno de los cuatro países que conforman el Reino Unido, junto con Inglaterra, Escocia e Irlanda del Norte. El galés es el idioma oficial de Gales, junto con el inglés. Aproximadamente el 20% de la población de Gales habla galés. Gales es conocido por su hermoso paisaje natural, que incluye montañas, colinas, valles y un extenso litoral. El Parque Nacional de Snowdonia es el parque nacional más grande de Gales y alberga la montaña más alta de Gales, el Monte Snowdon. Gales tiene más castillos por milla cuadrada que cualquier otro país del mundo. Se estima que hay alrededor de 600 castillos en Gales. El Día de San David es la festividad nacional de Gales y se celebra el 1 de marzo en honor a San David, el santo patrón de Gales. El rugby es el deporte nacional de Gales. El equipo nacional de rugby de Gales es conocido como los Dragones Rojos y ha ganado el Torneo de las Seis Naciones en varias ocasiones. Gales tiene una tradición musical rica. El Eisteddfod Nacional de Gales es un festival anual de música y poesía en galés que atrae a participantes de todo el país. El símbolo floral de Gales es el puerro. En el Día de San David, es común que los galeses lleven un puerro en la solapa en lugar de una rosa o un trébol. Gales es famoso por sus mitos y leyendas. La historia del Rey Arturo y los Caballeros de la Mesa Redonda está fuertemente asociada con Gales. La ciudad de Cardiff es la capital de Gales y cuenta con una gran cantidad de atracciones turísticas, incluido el estadio Millennium, que alberga eventos deportivos y conciertos. Gales tiene una costa impresionante que se extiende a lo largo de aproximadamente 1,200 kilómetros. Cuenta con hermosas playas, acantilados y bahías. El ferrocarril de Snowdon Mountain Railway en Gales es uno de los ferrocarriles de vapor más antiguos y famosos del mundo. Ofrece a los visitantes la oportunidad de ascender al Monte Snowdon en tren. El escritor galés más famoso es Dylan Thomas, conocido por su poesía y obras de teatro. Su trabajo más conocido es "Bajo la leche de madera" ("Under Milk Wood"). Gales alberga el puente colgante más largo de Gran Bretaña, el Puente Colgante de Menai, que conecta la isla de Anglesey con el resto de Gales. El dragón rojo es el símbolo nacional de Gales y se encuentra en la bandera nacional y en el escudo de armas. El Festival Nacional del Eisteddfod es el festival cultural más grande de Europa y se celebra anualmente en Gales. Atrae a miles de artistas y visitantes de todo el mundo. El Parque Nacional de Brecon Beacons en Gales es un destino popular para practicar senderismo, escalada y observación de estrellas debido a su cielo oscuro. Gales tiene una rica tradición literaria. El premio literario más prestigioso de Gales es el Premio Nacional de Eisteddfod de Literatura. Gales es conocido por su industria minera histórica. El carbón y otros minerales desempeñaron un papel importante en el desarrollo económico de la región

The Radio Recruits search for waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons.

...in which we're defeated by weather, so shelter indoors to hear from one of the UK's great adventurers: Cockermouth-based James Forrest, who has bagged all 1,001 mountains in the UK and Ireland, and broke records walking both the 446 Nuttalls and 214 Wainwrights. An escape from the nine-to-five was, James tells us, the drive for his first challenge – to conquer every mountain in England and Wales in the shortest documented time. But his heart was always in Lakeland, which led to his 2020 self-supported round of the Wainwrights. In a reflective interview, we hear about the highs and lows of an epic walk; we ask whether 'adventure' can be a ruse to escape everyday life; we consider our changing relationship with the fells as we spend more time in them; and we learn why James is "never, ever, ever" returning to the Brecon Beacons. James' book Mountain Man is published by Bloomsbury. Available from all local bookshops. James can be found at amesmforrest.co.uk

Listening to the wind carry the sounds of the surrounding lands, you begin to smile as nature serenades you with bird's singing, tree's rustling, windchimes dancing, and the beautiful music of tranquility. Mountains rise at your command from one direction, while the soft atmosphere from a small market town presents itself from another. You couldn't ask for anything more. However, you must remember something... the shadow of a candle looms tall even when its light grows dim. Suddenly, nature's voice now threatens your ears with owl's calling, branches cracking, shutters slamming, and the haunting tunes of insanity. The mountains become sinister and the quaint, peaceful town, falls silent. It all happened so fast and seemingly out of nowhere. This place you call home just turned itself into a theater of dimensions warping your senses and your mind to it's will. You have no idea what to make of it. No one has any idea what to make of it. Same goes for our story tonight while we start unpacking the events that have become famously know as, Heol Fanog. Located in Wales and swallowed by the majesty of the "Brecon Beacons" lies an isolated farmhouse with a horrifying past. A home which can even use the "past" of its victims to further its acts of madness. The Rich family moved into their new home in May of 1989 but little did they know that their keys opened more than just a door, but a realm of impossibilities. We present to you part 1 of a 2 part series on the unfolding story of this notorious Witch Farm. Over the course of these episodes we want you to ask yourself if you believe in the power of imagination... or the power of realization? For more information on this episodes as well as others, check out our website: https://www.thefarthestreachespodcast.com/ Loveland Frogman Festival: https://frogmanfestival.org/ Monster Fest - Hosted by Small Town Monsters: https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/stm-monster-fest-2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farthest-reaches/support

Investigative journalist Nicola Cutcher explains why nature is, surprisingly, struggling inside many of the UK's national parks. So, can the Bannau Brycheiniog national park in Wales, formerly known as the Brecon Beacons, revive it, and bring wildlife back from the brink? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the world of AI and what it has to say about being human.  Are we moving towards being slaves of the machine?  With Kraftwerk; Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and Geoffrey Hinton; The Terminator; Rage Against the Machine; Hate Speech Law in Ireland; Twitter changes Rules;  Education;  Does the Bible Advocate Slavery?  Tucker Carlson; Dr Aseem Malhotra and Joe Rogan on the Vaccines; Ed Sheeran v. Marvin Gaye; Dutch Farmers v. the Greens; Brecon Beacons no more; Gordon Lightfoot; Jerry Springer; King Charles; Alice Cooper; The Matrix; Wilberforce;  Amazing Grace with Chris Tomlin. 

In the 1980 presidential election, Ronald Reagan asked "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"With the economy likely to define the next general election here in the UK, Matt looks at who will win the voters' trust with former cabinet minister Peter Mandelson, Paul Johnson from the IFS, YouGov's Lukas Paleckis, and former Treasury adviser Poppy Trowbridge.Plus: Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Libby Purves discuss the cost of harm in maternity care and the new name for the Brecon Beacons, before thinking of a number with maths legend Johnny Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brecon Beacons national park is to be known as Bannau Brycheiniog national park. The switch to the Welsh language name takes effect on its 66th anniversary. Park bosses say the name change will help celebrate and promote the area's culture and heritage. It's part of a wider overhaul of how the park is managed, to try and address serious environmental challenges. Planning is a subject which farmers talk about a lot at the moment: some say while the government in England is encouraging them to diversify their businesses, planning rules and local councils are making that difficult, if not impossible. The Country Land and Business Association or CLA says a survey of 600 members reveals that what it calls 'outdated and under resourced planning procedures' are costing them money, and three quarters say they've been forced to abandon investment plans. We speak to a family run commercial nursery in Surrey, trying to build a new house on land that's being planted as the business is expanding. We also hear from the think tank, the Local Government Information Service. Campaigners in Scotland are calling for special 'go-fish zones' to be introduced. Conservationists from "Open Seas" say the areas could form part of plans by the Scottish Government to designate a tenth of seas as highly-protected, where no commercial activity would be allowed. Some fishermen say they fear going out of business with the continuing squeeze being placed on them. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Baron Jackson Peterborough kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Nicola Sturgeon under growing pressure to quit the SNP . We also react to a speech by the Prime Minister this morning urging pupils to continue mathematics until the age of 18. As Sadiq Khan faces a High Court challenge over his ULEZ expansion plans speak to Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Paul Scully MP for his views as well as further information on next week's emergency alert test. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the past week's news, Director of Net Zero Watch joins shortly after to discuss why Britain's heat pump rollout has been branded as an ‘embarrassment' while the Brecon Beacons are to be renamed over links to climate change, and former Horse Trainer, Jockey and Grand National Winner Brendan Powell to discuss the controversy surrounding the Grand National on the weekend, we get Brendan's thoughts and expertise on the matter in light of demands by protestors to end the race once and for all. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a horse incident, but we lived to tell the tale. Stu almost didn't live to tell the tale of his race, and Amy nearly got stuck in the Brecon Beacons. Just normal running stuff, right? We're knackered but still manage to wang on for over an hour about running being stupid and hard and stupid.

Sam and Roger met through a walking group on social media. Both were already keen walkers and Sam posted on the Walking In Wales page looking for a walking companion for a walk she wanted to do. Roger offered to go with her... and the rest is history. Reader, they got engaged. They take Clare on one of their favourite walks in Waterfall Country in the Brecon Beacons in South Wales on a beautiful frosty sunny February day. Producer: Maggie Ayre

When terrible things happen it is our mindset that determines how it impacts us. Niall McCann explains how he found gratitude for the opportunity to redefine his life after breaking his back.- - -Sponsor - Better HelpThe Growth Mindset is sponsored by BetterHelp. Therapy to get you on your way to being your best self.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET for 15% off. - - -Dr Niall McCann is the Director of National Park Rescue protecting large areas of nature and the species within. He is also an intrepid adventurer having rowed the Atlantic, cycled the Himalayas and skied across Greenland.Ever the positive thinker Niall faced his biggest obstacle head-on when he suffered a broken spine in 2016, on a speed flying exercise in the Brecon Beacons. He broke five vertebrae, one of which was - in the words of his surgeon: obliterated. After being told he might never walk again, a year after his accident Niall joined the Mountain Rescue team that rescued himHe is preparing to cross the Vatnajökull icecap with two other friends with broken spines to raise money for charity. Millimeters 2 Mountains The charity helps those facing adversity experience the outdoors and the healing power of adventure.- - -Connect with Dr Niall McCann:Website -  N iallMcCann.comTwitter - @NiallPMcCannInstagram - @DrNiallMcCannCharity - National Park Rescue- - -Connect with Sam:Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset- - -Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:58 Niall McCann04:02 Quickfire questions06:00 How did Niall break his back and survive - Speed flying08:42 Rode across the Atlantic tangent11:02 Any app that could help you with Speed flying?11:37 Femur photograph tangent11:53 What happened during the accident16:29 Tolerance for pain20:03 Couldn't go to the toilet20:25 Niall's road to recovery: 1st surgery23:18 ADVERT - Better Help25:34 Second surgery26:50 Bowel issues31:14 Humor as a coping mechanism31:37 Facing the fact that you may never walk again37:35 Ed Jackson38:42 Coming to terms with doing things differently than before40:54 Next adventure: Ice cap crossing with 3 paraplegics41:45 Niall's friend - Darren Edwards44:36 Tom - Niall's best mate, as a source of inspiration with his injury47:19 Vipassana tangent50:35 Positive mentality goes a long way51:06 Story on Niall's dad and his bloodtype53:05 Make the most of your year and build upon it55:40 Niall's mindset on how he chooses his adventures58:07 How Niall gets to make his adventures happen01:00:05 Outro Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/growth-mindset-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eavesdroppers! Hello! This week Geordie takes you inside what's been dubbed Britain's Amityville Horror - yes, it's the jacuzzi of terror, hellfire and brimstone true story of the haunting of Heol Fanog… In 1989, Bill and Liz Rich moved their family into a beautiful old stone farmhouse in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Looking for ‘the good life', the couple saw the move as a chance to live off the land, raise their family, keep some lovely animals and live a happy, hippy life. But the farmhouse was built from old gravestones and before they knew it, all their animals had died and the family was haunted by ghosts, poltergeists and demons. Listen now to find out what the hell was going on at Heol Fanog and what eventually happened to Liz and Bill (spoiler, one of them gets possessed…)Happy holidays! We hope you enjoy this week's episode and remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'!*Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever and our opinions are just opinions not fact, soooooorrrrrryyyyyyyy! Don't sue us!Get in touch with your stories and listen, like, subscribe, share etc… Or email us at hello@eavesdroppinpodcast.com Listen here: www.eavesdroppinpodcast.comOr here: https://podfollow.com/1539144364Be a friend with benefits - support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/eavesdroppinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BKt2Oy4zfPCxI7LDOQLN4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/eavesdroppin/id1539144364Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2VhdmVzZHJvcHBpbi9mZWVkLnhtbA?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcuzv-EXizUo4emmt9PgfwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eavesdroppinpodcast#witchfarm #heolfanog #hauntedhouse #paranormal #supernatural #leylines #poltergeist #breconbecons #Wales #billandlizrich #ghosts #haunting #witches #podcast #comedy #comedypodcast #truestories #reallife #storytellingpodcast #eavesdroppin #truelife #eavesdroppinpodcast SHOW LINKSDanny Robbins' Witch Farm Series on the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0d508t82.22 a ghost story: https://222aghoststory.com More on Heol Fanog: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/true-horror-heol-fanog-really-happened-welsh-amityville/What is dowsing? Find out here! https://britishdowsers.org/dowsing-explained/More on Maxine Sanders: https://www.maxine-sanders.comEavesdroppin' episode The Other C Word – Linda's account of having cancer: https://eavesdroppinpodcast.com/podcast/5-the-other-c-word/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined this week by Kevin from Brecon Mountain Rescue to chat "mountains" of stuff, plus we'll be talking about our Yeti Yuletide Challenge - The Ice Dunk!   And it's just got that much colder out there...   Kevin will be chatting with us about how BMR are keeping walkers safe in the Brecon Beacons this winter, the challenges they have faced this year and what lies ahead for the team.   Ice, Dunk, Baby!   We've had questions recently like: What's the Yeti Yuletide Challenge? How are EverTrek giving back to the community? How can I support my local mountain rescue?   So come and join us as we discuss everything about Brecon Mountain Rescue, the Yeti Yuletide Challenge and much, much more on what's going to be a great show.

At the weekend, Richard led a group on a 50km supported walk in the Brecon Beacons with the aim of completing it in 10 hours. In this podcast he runs through the kit he carried with him and the reasoning behind it.For links go to - modernoutdoorsurvival.com

The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a group of like minded people, championing a way of farming that's good for nature. In Wales there are 360 farms in the Network and this week Huw Jenkins visits a farm in Abergele in Conwy, that's exploring woodland products and a more traditional livestock farm in the Brecon Beacons, that's focused on sustainable food production.

Tom Service joins Rachel Podger and her violin for a walk in the Brecon Beacons to talk about her new album ‘Tutta Sola' which features lesser-known solo violin music of the 18th century. Rachel discusses the new musical discoveries she's made through making the album and what it means to play solo, and she treats us to some solo Bach live on a hillside. Tom talks to Ukrainian musicians and musical leaders about their musical life in Ukraine right now and how music and music-making is both an escape from the trauma of everyday life during the war, and a strong representation of Ukrainian national identity. We hear from conductor Ivan Cherednichenko at Lviv National Opera, Tetyana Kostorna at Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra, Sergey Didok at the National Operetta of Ukraine in Kyiv and pianist Antonii Baryshevskyi. Edward Dusinberre, violinist and leader of the Takacs Quartet, discusses his new book ‘Distant Melodies - Music in Search of Home' which explores ideas of home and exile through the lives and music of Elgar, Britten, Bartok and Dvorak, together with his own musical childhood in England and life as a touring musician living in America. Gabriella Di Laccio, soprano and Founder of Donne, Women in Music, joins Tom to look at the latest Equality & Diversity in Global Repetoire Report which reveals that only 7.7% of pieces performed by 111 orchestras worldwide in 2021/22, were written by women. Artistic Director at London Philharmonic Orchestra Elena Dubinets reflects on the findings and shares her vision for change. Producer: Matthew Dover

It's 1989, rural Wales, a lonely old farmhouse in the shadow of the imposing Brecon Beacons mountains. Young, pregnant Liz Rich and her artist husband Bill rent an isolated farmhouse in the Welsh countryside, with Bill's teenage son Laurence. They're hoping for a fresh start, but the house holds dark secrets, and the family's new life becomes a terrifying ordeal that will change them forever. Their dream home has become a haunted nightmare - but what is real and what is in their minds? Written and presented by Danny Robins, creator of The Battersea Poltergeist, Uncanny and West End hit 2:22 – A Ghost Story, The Witch Farm stars Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) and Alexandra Roach (No Offence), with original theme music by Mercury Prize-nominated Gwenno. This 8-part series interweaves a terrifying supernatural thriller set in the wild Welsh countryside with a fascinating modern-day investigation into the real-life mystery behind what has been called Britain's most haunted house. Cast: Bill Rich ..... Joseph Fiennes Liz Rich ..... Alexandra Roach Wyn Thomas ..... Owen Teale Lawrence Rich ..... Jonathan Case Electrician ..... Delme Thomas Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Ciaran O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow Sound design by Charlie Brandon-King and Richard Fox Music by Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Gwenno Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard Directed by Simon Barnard Consultant was Mark Chadbourn, author of the book on the case, Testimony A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

This week from Swansea, South Wales. Danny Dykes had been a very promising rugby player until a succession of knee injuries forced his retirement whilst still only in his 20's. He stayed in the game as a physio, but one day disappeared, with his car found in the Brecon Beacons shortly afterwards. As detectives investigated his disappearance, they found details of a shocking secret life.....

New sexual misconduct allegations have been made about a cabinet minister and a top Number 10 aide who serve at the heart of Boris Johnson's government according to a Sky News investigation. They've published testimony from two women who give detailed, first-hand accounts of what they claim happened to them when one was assaulted and the other groped by political figures who are both now in senior roles. Liz Bates is the political correspondent at Sky News and presenter of the Open Secret Podcast. The race to be the next Prime Minister comes to an end of Monday, when either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will enter Number 10. Ella Robertson McKay has recently interviewed both candidates as the National Chair of the Conservative Young Women group – which represents female party members under the age of 35. Ella joins Anita to discuss what each candidate is offering to young women and what Ella's members think the winner should prioritise. At the start of lockdown in spring 2020 two friends living in Hastings set up a Facebook group for friends to experience the excitement of dressing up on a Friday and getting read to go out when everybody was forced to stay at home. The “Frock up Friday” movement was born and within three weeks the group had 10,0000 members worldwide and now two years later, they number 15,000 and are still growing. The friends who founded the group call themselves the “Mother Frockers” – Beverli Francis and Suzie Simms – and they'll be joining Anita Rani this morning to talk about their picture book which details many of the fabulous outfits members share, their festival this weekend for online friends to finally meet up in person, as well as their plans for the future. In July the healthcare charity Nuffield Health published data which showed that 47% of women had done no vigorous exercise in the past year. It was quickly pointed out that there might be lots of reasons for this - lack of time and money for example but there are other factors too. Every Body Outdoors is a group of women who are determined to fight for clothing and kit which fits them and they want to see larger and plus-sized people out and doing exercise, Charlotte Petts joins 5 of the group in the Brecon Beacons as they walk and talk about their campaign and their experiences. In the third and final part of our Woman's Hour series on Fangirls we ask: Is there a darker side to being a fangirl? We speak to freelance writer Jessica Lucas Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Liz Bates Interviewed Guest: Ella Robertson Mckay Interviewed Guest: Beverli Francis Interviewed Guest: Suzie Simms Reporter: Charlotte Petts Interviewed Guest: Jessica Lucas

"The Radio Recruits search for waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons. One area of this national park has so many waterfalls that it's known as ‘Waterfall Country'. Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts'! #CBeebiesRadio

Keeping Change and Adoption Real: The Workshop ... Come and see us live this year...South Coast Summit:  October 14th 2022 Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/keeping-change-and-adoption-real-1-day-workshop-tickets-359518869617M365 Conference – Las Vagas: December 9th Register:https://www.m365conf.com/#!/workshop/Keeping%20Change%20and%20Adoption%20Real:%20The%20Workshop/5553And on the podcast...Steve and Marijn kick off their Summer podcasts with a quick check on their Vacations and a Proud Dad tells you about his daughter obtaining her Degree and the graduation partiesMarijn lists all the injuries he was plagued with on the dangerous holiday park he stayed at in France.  Steve did a road trip around the south of England and Wales.The boys have a busy end of the year with presentations and workshops in Belgium, the Netherlands, Copenhagen, UK and USA  (Vagas Baby...) Microsoft put Viva Goals into GA this week, so Steve and Marijn start talking about OKRs, the business's implications, and all that you need to prepare for.Goals will allow the organisation to be transparent in what Objectives the board has decided will drive the business forward.  Recent statistics from Microsoft show that 77% of the workforce needs more purpose in their work.  Viva Goals could be a way to change that statistic to the most positive.Steve considered the old MC server system, which included 3 servers that started with the High-level programs followed by the Projects and then the client tools.  You could not create a project unless it was a vital aspect of the program and connected.  This allowed a roll-up of the program costs and delivery.The conversation comes to the most significant consideration, which is the fact that to make this work, it requires buy-in from the highest level to the lowest action.Marijn and Steve finish by going Welsh and tasting the Penderyn Hiraeth No8 in the 50 special release whiskies coming from the South Wales distillery in the Brecon Beacons.  Steve admits to not being the biggest fan of their standards but this one is lifted above many.

Legion, a bleeding woman and Talitha Koum! The photo for today's episode is from Brecon Beacons, Wales. Visit http://ttlm.pictures to download photos from any of the episodes.

The Radio Recruits search for waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons. One area of this national park has so many waterfalls that it's known as ‘Waterfall Country'. Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Radio Recruits explore new places and discover ‘funky facts'!

In the first of a new season of Plodcasts celebrating audibly beautiful landscapes – the songs of Wild Britain, Plodcast host Fergus takes us into a little visited valley near his home in the Brecon Beacons to explore oak woods and meadows off the beaten track – and meet spring birds in full voice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An inviting path winds through an oak woodland high on the slopes of a hill in the Brecon Beacons. As morning sun slants into the valley below, a host of birds sing lustily and seem to stir the ancient trees into life. Chiffchaffs, great tits, coal tits, goldcrests, song thrushes, blackcaps, robins, chaffinches, redstarts and even a green woodpecker provide the chorus. At the bottom of a valley, a stream sings its soft backing vocals. Recorded by Fergus Collins, presented by Hannah Tribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A very Happy feast of Easter to all of you podcast listeners. To all of our Western listeners, he is risen! And to many of our Eastern listeners, a blessed Holy Week to you, and a very happy Pascha when it comes! Something else that's happening this week: Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. Our celebration of the Lord's Passion and victory over death coincides with Earth Day, so in light of the upcoming Lambeth focus on creation, and the persistent calls to mutual, loving sacrifice, prayer, and stewardship of the earth from Archbishop Justin, Presiding Bishop Michael, Pope Francis, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, among other local leaders around the world, we are recognizing this Easter/Earth day coincidence this week in a couple of ways. First, in our Daily Devotional. The Living Church puts out a free online devotional every day. This week our author is the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash, Environmental Coordinator of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. She was also a guest on podcast episode #60, Green Anglicans: An Introduction. She's been reflecting on the connection between Easter and creation this week. You can sign up for the Daily Devotional here, or find them at livingchurch.org. We're also going to plunge deep into the topic of creation and Christianity on today's episode, in conversation with a good friend of the Living Church, the Rev. Canon Dr. Mark Clavier. Mark is Residentiary Canon of Brecon Cathedral in Wales where he also directs Convivium, an initiative to foster a vision of the Church that stands apart from consumerism. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Wales and The Living Church and spends a lot of his free time walking. His most recent book is A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes: A Backpacker's Encounters with God and Nature. Mark and his wife, historian Dr. Sarah Ward Clavier, have been on our show before. (As have their dogs, Humphrey and Cuthbert: they provided the howling sound effects for our 2021 Halloween episode.) I brought Mark on today because his work as a pastor, and even his conversion as a Christian, has had so much to do with the earth -- especially landscapes, and preserving and loving local environments. So much of his call has been wrapped up in watching God reveal his character through the woods of South Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia, and then the Brecon Beacons and byways of Wales. Today we'll talk about his travels, being bowled over by God's glory, medieval bestiaries, living as Christians in climate apocalypse, and of course, Wendell Berry. And another coincidence: Monday, April 25, will be the feast of St. Mark. So let's get on with our conversation with our own friend, Mark, and listen together for God's healing word to our world. Sign up for our Daily Devotional. Check out Mark Clavier's latest book. Give to the Living Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/living-church/support

Dr. Niall McCann is the founder of National Park Rescue. He shares his adventures across the world and how he and his team take care of not just wild animals but also their habitats. They take the biggest issues to the most important people they can and get buy-in at a top-level to protect nature by law. They also take a bottom-up approach and equip local people with the skills and mindset to look after wildlife. They provide them with jobs as park rangers and tour guides so they can preserve their assets and make money out of them from tourism instead of hunting. Dr. Niall McCann has an incredible mindset for adventure. He has rowed across the Atlantic, skied across Greenland, cycled across the himilayas. Despite breaking his back he is part of the Mountain Rescue team in the Brecon Beacons. His mindset for taking on the world's biggest challenges leads directly into his conservation work. As a Biologist and conservationist he was challenged by the lack of impact science was having on the decline of species and the climate. Instead of getting depressed he took on the problems head on and runs National Park Rescue to solve these problems. --- Connect with Niall: - NiallMcCann.com - Niall's LinkedIn - Niall's Twitter --- Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday Support the Show - Patreon Listen and connect with the show - Podvine See podvine.com/privacy-policy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radiohead guitarist Ed discusses his diplomatic ‘mum' role in the iconic Oxfordshire band, wrestling with imposter syndrome while also expanding his creative horizons in his solo work, EOB. There's some geeking out about specific sounds on OK Computer as Ed's musical tales cross Brazil, Buckland and the Brecon Beacons. Plus an encounter with a rambling rock star, a jazz legend and oh, so much dancing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The River Usk, or Afon Wysg in Welsh - is 100km or around 62 miles, rises on the slopes of the Black Mountain, in the Brecon Beacons, weaves it's way through Abergavenny before joining the Bristol Channel at Newport. But all is not well....agricultural pollution, sewage leaks, climate change - they're all adding up to loss of habitat for wildlife and depleted fish stocks on this iconic river and what's happening in this catchment, campaigners say, is reflected on waterways across Wales. Steffan Messenger travels along the banks of the river Usk to explore the issues, beginning his journey with Guy Mawle, the author of a report "A Dying River: The State of the River Usk" and continues on to find out what needs to be done to prevent further decline and restore it.

For a special finale to the current series, Simon Armitage travels to Wales to talk to HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales in his Welsh home, Llwynywermod, in Llandovery. Swapping his shed in the Pennines for a barn beside the Brecon Beacons, Simon weaves the conversation around themes of creativity, inspiration and nature. He speaks to The Prince of Wales about the flora and fauna of their surroundings, his passion for conservation, the music of Wagner, and the former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. At one point, the doors of the big barn are thrown open and Prince Charles takes Simon through a series of hay meadows that surround the former farm, pointing out the trees that have been planted since he took over the property, including the maple trees used to line the aisle of Westminster Abbey for Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton.