Podcasts about Caerphilly

Guest Host Hefin David - in conversation with Yuliia Bond. Yuliia has settled in Caerphilly following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Yuliia talks about the challenges faced by many Ukrainians in Wales, and the difficulties many face about planning for the future.

Sabrina will be happy as the Boys, Boys, Boys return. Production values, parkrace.net, fainting timekeepers, Strava buys Runna, Poképuns and Things, plus Stewart and Danny pop to Penallta parkrun near Caerphilly and learn about pit ponies.

Cindy in Caerphilly goes up against Darren in Cambridgeshire for a great quiz match.

Agreeing to disagree, Kenco perk up parkrun, suspicious Stopwatch Bingos aplenty, Nicola found some chemistry with Alderley Park parkrun in Cheshire and Danny learnt he knows nothing about gradients or names at Coed Cefn Pwll-du parkrun near Caerphilly.

This week, you give us the complaints your neighbours have about you, there's your latest dolphin update, and a huge revelations about Dawn on Little Simon's Data Team. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Ned and Laura join a bike bus! This celebratory, festive episode of Streets Ahead includes an East End bike ride with tinsel, some Christmas tunes, and a joyful pedal through the streets of West Ham with adults and kids, to Park Primary School.A bike bus is simply a group ride to school, with both adults and kids joining at different points on set days, similar to a school bus. Except everyone pedals, or wheels their way together. Some bike buses are weekly, some fortnightly, some monthly. The idea is to make the cycle, wheel or scoot to school safe and fun - and to spread the word that cycling to school is possible.Bike buses began in earnest in 2019, with a handful of pioneers riding to school in groups. Our own Adam Tranter ran a bike bus with his wife and kids after fellow parents expressed an interest in their cargo bike commute: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/10/11/pr-company-bosses-lead-20-child-pedal-posse-to-show-council-that-cycling-to-school-is-unsafe/As pandemic-era school streets were introduced by more and more councils in the UK, restricting motor traffic at the school gates for the start and end of the academic day, more streets felt safe for cycling, and more families formed their own bike buses. There are now an estimated 70 of them - at least those that are publicly advertised.Because a bike bus is simply people riding to school together, not all of them publicise their activities. They can be as informal as a few parents or carers and their kids getting together.Some bike buses are registered on www.bikebus.org - there are an estimated 50 of these, for inspiration.Thank you to Hamish Belding, for his advice for this episode. You can follow Hamish's adventures here: https://bsky.app/profile/bikewalkscoot.bsky.socialFRideDays Bike Bus is hosted by active travel charity Sustrans, and offers support for organisers, with materials like marshal tabards and a free guide. Find out more here: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/campaigns/fridedays-bike-bus/. There are around 20 of these bike buses. Hamish says Cardiff x 8, Swansea, Caerphilly, Pembroke, Plymouth, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Dorset, Reading, London and Edinburgh. There are more Bike Buses in pipeline to be launched during Spring/Summer term – potentially in London, Wolverhampton, Tonbridge and Cardiff.Thank you to Better Streets for Newham for the photo of Ned in action: https://bsky.app/profile/betterstsnewham.bsky.socialThank you for tuning in for 2024! We appreciate all of our listeners and supporters and look forward to more adventures in 2025.If you want ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes and bonus content and to help support the podcast - head to (https://www.patreon.com/StreetsAheadPodcast). We'll even send you some stickers! We're also on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: https://twitter.com/podstreetsaheadIf you're reading this, please can you take 1 minute to give us a rating and write a review? It helps us more than you probably think! Support Streets Ahead on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advent is a time of reflection and of waiting in expectation. Roy Jenkins talks to four people with very different experiences of waiting. They include Timothy Cho, one of very few people to successfully escape from North Korea, although not before experiencing some terrifying times in a North Korean and a Chinese prison. Tanya Marlow is a bedbound mother and writer who has had to think deeply about waiting, having suffered from a chronic health condition (ME) for many years since her teens. Retired solicitor and vicar Lindsay Ford talks about the vision he received in a Caerphilly church whilst he was going through a long period of waiting. And children's charity worker Neil Davies talks about the plight of the children whom few people wish to foster or adopt, and who may wait up to two years for their forever home.

Welcome Baco B-oo's Crew! This week among the changes, an X user reached out to the show and asked us to talk about their story. Andrew Dexter was born in 1969 in Bargoed, and for the next decade of his life, his family would be plagued with paranormal activity. Gladstone Villa built in the early 1900's and named after a former Prime Minister was the sight of many stories. Everything from apparitions, footsteps, babies crying, things moving and more were reported here. But the figure of a monk would stand out above all. The familt managed to stay for almost 10 years and left in 1978, but future occupants would also claim to see and hear things in this house. Strap in B-oo's Crew for a nightmarish story!Do you have a story you'd like read or played on the show? Are you part of an investigation team that would like to come on and tell your story and experiences? Maybe you have a show suggestion! Email us at https://gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @fortheboosAnd on Instagram @forthboos-podcastFollow us Tik Tok @fortheboos_podcastHelp support the show on Patreon for early access ad free shows!You can also find us on Facebook at For The BoosAnd on YouTube at For The BoosRemember to Follow, Subscribe, and Rate the show...it really does help!For The B-oo's uses strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences, listener discretion is advised!https://linktr.ee/fortheboosSources for rhis episode: Wikipedia.com, storywrite.com, Caerphilly.observer, supernaturalconfessions.comAll music and sound effects courtesy of http://www.pixabay.com and freesound.org#paranormal #ghost #haunted #ghosts #paranormalactivity #horror #creepy #paranormalinvestigation #scary #spooky #ghosthunting #spiritual #supernatural #ufo #halloween #spirit #spirits #ghosthunters #podcast #paranormalinvestigator #terror #ghoststories #hauntedhouse #aliens #haunting #alien #supranatural #pengasihan #ghosthunter #ghostadventures

Join us on this week's magical journey to Caerphilly Castle! We explored the largest castle in Wales (and the second largest in the UK,) keeping our eyes out for one of the spooky residents of this castle - including The Green Lady! Explore this magnificent structure, which boasts an impressive array of rooms, corridors, and staircases, all of which are beautifully preserved. Visitors to this castle will be awestruck by its sheer size and stunning setting - and it's paranormal activity might give you a chill too! Get ready to immerse yourself in Welsh magic like never before. ✰✰✰✰✰ Have a spooky suggestion for our next episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share with us your haunting recommendations! ✰✰✰✰✰ Don't miss any updates – follow us on Instagram @Travels_by_Broomstick. Join us on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, and Reddit – search for Travels By Broomstick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/travelsbybroomstick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✰✰✰✰✰ Don't forget to hit that like button, the notification bell, and subscribe to our channel for more thrilling tales of the paranormal and supernatural. ✰✰✰✰✰ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelsbybroomstick/message

We're back with a brand new episode, and also the start of a new era for the podcast! Having hinted at our big news on the previous episode, we're delighted to announce our new partnership with Tap Door.Tap Door is a craft beer webshop with a difference, as they, like us, love to shine a light on smaller breweries. The beers you hear us talking about on episodes will more often than not be available on Tap Door, and we're looking forward to working with Ollie and the Tap Door team.This episode is brimming with new beer, some of it so new it's not even labelled! Dave B was told about a brewer in his local area when in the pub, where else, and that brewer is Gareth Francis, of Gruff Brewery in Stratford St Mary, Suffolk.Gruff is very much at the early stage of development, but the beers are big on flavour, and Gareth tells us all about his plans and the inaugural Gruff Fest set up for the summer. Dave B also nails a mystery hop during the chat, much to Dave D's annoyance!For Brew To Me, Dave D is feeling the chill. Not literally, instead he is sampling what  Edinburgh-based Cold Town Beer have to offer, while Dave B takes a trip towards the south coast for a stout courtesy of Many Hands Brew Co.Two beers, one brewery is the setup for Hype or Tripe as we sample the goods from another new brewery, Dark Element Brew Co in Caerphilly. Brewer Tom has wasted no time in generating buzz around his beers which only launched this year, and he is off to a flying start!All this plus the Brewer's Wife (aka Sam from Copper Beech Brewing Company) is here with an honest and open discussion about how things might not always be as they seem. 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!

We get a phone call from Herlinda Heras in London, she is there to judge this year's UK National Fish & Chip Awards. The National Federation of Fish Fryers of the UK sponsor the annual event. There are contestants from all over the UK as well as other countries, including the US, which was represented by a British couple from Georgia who have a fish and chips shop. There is the usual panorama of awards, in many categories, even the potatoes. On the Tuesday night before the event, they had a reception in the Houses of Parliament. They were actually in session and voting while she was there. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. Part of the awards was a recognition of extraordinary customer service, and Herlinda heard stories about how during Covid confinement, fish and chip deliveries were almost the only contact that some people had with others. Visit Homerun Pizza, home of the Knuckleball! Fresh pizza dough made from scratch daily, la pizza è deliziosa! There is also an award for best sit-down restaurant, and many other categories. See the National Fish & Chip Awards website for all the categories and winners. See our sponsor Victory House at Poppy Bank Epicenter online, for their latest viewing and menu options. The biggest award is to the “take away” which is British for “to go” service. That award went to a shop called Ship Deck, located in Caerphilly, Wales.

Carlos Rodriguez joined INEOS aged just 18. Nowadays, that's par for the course. But four years ago it was relatively unprecedented in elite level cycling. There was a sense of intrigue around this young Spaniard who, it emerged, was also studying for a degree in engineering. How would he fare? Well, it's safe to say, he's done really rather well. Now a Tour de France, Tour of Britain and Tour of the Basque Country stage winner, Carlos also won the Spanish national road race championships in 2022. He's gone from strength to strength and looks set for an incredible 2024. Starting his year up in Tenerife with G, the duo sat down, gave Tom a call, and had a fascinating chat about his career to date. G had a lot of questions about his win on Caerphilly Mountain too. Meanwhile G is starting his season this week in Portugal - and he'll be racing alongside Luke for the first time in a while! We can't wait to see our Welsh duo back in action. We've welcomed a new partner to the GTCC! Visit https://hvmn.com/GTCC for 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ (discount automatically applied at checkout). Music courtesy of BMG Music Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farming leaders in Wales have warned of "huge unrest" over planned Welsh government reforms to farm support payments, claiming mass protests are now "more or less inevitable". The Welsh government has urged farmers to participate in a consultation on their plans - which would require farms to have 10% tree cover and manage a further 10% of their land as wildlife habitat in order to access funding in future.  Scotland's farmers will continue receiving most of their existing subsidies for growing food. The Scottish First Minister Humuza Yousaf has announced that 70% of future support in Scotland will be direct payments. This is the Scottish post-Brexit system which will replace the EU's Common Agricultural Policy and is in marked contrast to the new systems being introduced in England and Wales where the vast majority of public money will be paid only for environmental work, and direct payments are phased out. It's 20 years since the Morecambe Bay cockling disaster. 23 people lost their lives after getting cut off by the Bay's notoriously fast flowing tide while gathering cockles. Those who drowned were Chinese Migrants, illegally smuggled into the country and were working as forced labour for criminal gangmasters. The tragedy paved the way for the creation of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority in 2005 and to this day, anyone supplying workers into the shellfish sector, and into agriculture and horticulture, requires a licence with what is now the GLAA.We visit Glynhynod Farm, which means "Remarkable Valley" in Welsh - a family business making Caerphilly and Gouda and distilling Welsh whisky. Also, what makes a champion sheepdog? We find out from a handler who's worked with dogs all his life.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [CB]/[WEF] is doing the same thing they did during covid, they are bribing the farmers to put wind turbines on their land. Watchdog warns Biden not tracking China farm sales. Maersk warns shipping cost going to rise. Biden destroying the economy, Trump will have an economic boom. The [DS] will use every piece of ammunition to rig the elections. When this fails they will then move to cancel the election by bringing the country to war. They [DS] will use fear to convince the people that it is not safe to have the election. Trump is letting the [DS] know that they will not be able to rig the election, Trump is pushing the [DS] down the path. The patriots have the control. All optics will be on the Biden admin.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy EXCLUSIVEFarmer 'was offered cash and a night out at a lap dancing club if he agreed to having a giant wind turbine on his land' A farmer was 'bribed' with a trip to a strip club if he agreed to having a giant wind turbine on his land, it has been claimed. Officials from a major green energy company are trying to persuade landowners in Wales to sign up for wind generators and pylons by offering them financial incentives. But a council meeting heard one was offered money and a night out at a lap dancing club. The claims were made at an Extraordinary Meeting of Nelson Community Council near Caerphilly, South Wales, to discuss anger over attempts by Bute Energy to install controversial green power schemes in the Welsh countryside. The minutes of the meeting, to discuss controversial new power installations, state: 'A local resident was offered cash and a night out at a lap dancing club.' The Scotland based Bute Energy denied the lap dance allegation, calling it an 'absurd' suggestion. Source: dailymail.co.uk   Watchdog Warns Biden Isn't Keeping Track of China's Takeover of U.S. Farms The administration of Joe Biden is being skewered by a federal watchdog for failing to track the foreign ownership of U.S. farmlands, from which the nation's population is fed. In fact, a new report said Biden doesn't even appear to have plans to monitor those developments that are significant to the nation's security.   A report from Fox News bluntly warns Biden “doesn't appear to have a plan to begin” monitoring that issue. It reports that a document assembled by the Government Accountability Office revealed the Department of Agriculture has failed to share timely information about what foreigners are buying what land, even though that's required under the 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. “Sharing current data could help increase visibility into potential national security risks related to foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land,” explained the GAO. “USDA implements AFIDA across field offices and headquarters, but its processes to collect, track, and report key information are flawed.” Some details, in fact, are collected on “paper forms,” but there's no agenda for any database. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Majority Of Biden's $136 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme Going To "Public Servants" Around 74,000 student loan borrowers will now see debt canceled as a result of administrative changes enacted by the US Department of Education in the latest round of relief - including borrowers enrolled in the government's income-driven repayment and public service loan forgiveness programs, Bloomberg reports.   Of those receiving taxpayer-funded assistance,

Christmas song excerpts from the Caerphilly Ladies Choir. The ladies choir have recorded themselves singing a few Christmas songs and a bit about who they are. Merry Christmas/Nadolig Llawen

Catrin is a life coach who helps women get more out of their lives whatever that means for them. She's originally from Northj Wales but currently lives in Caerphilly with husband and two dogs and two guinea pigs

In this ep Dave and Jody will discuss Jody's recent trip to Kilimanjaro.   Jody will be sharing her golden nuggets on what it takes for a first timer at altitude to reach the roof of Africa.   We are going to be discussing all things Kili and learning some of the tricks and treats that got Jody to the top.....sorry its halloween so I had to get a pun in.   So make sure you Tune in and learn all about Jody's "Spook-tacular" Adventure. last one, I promise.

Thomas Morris talks about The Outsider by Albert Camus, Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, and discovering an inner life as he tells Ruth McKee which books he'd save if his house was on fire.   Thomas Morris's debut story collection We Don't Know What We're Doing won The Wales Book of the Year Award, The Rhys Davies Trust Fiction Award, and a Somerset Maugham Prize. Born and raised in Caerphilly, South Wales, he now lives in Dublin, where he is Editor-at-Large at The Stinging Fly. His new collection Open Up, is out now with Faber.

Pete & Rob preview City's potentially tough trip to Swansea on Saturday, followed by the visit of Sunderland on Tuesday. Plus, Leicester City Women have started the season strongly, and Pete's having a disaster in FPL.

Jeff Cuthbert was elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent in May 2016 after standing down as the Welsh Assembly Member for Caerphilly. After a career as an engineer, Jeff went on to work in education, working with the Welsh Joint Educational Committee (WJEC) and serving on the boards of several educational institutions including Cardiff University and The College, Ystrad Mynach. First elected to the National Assembly for Wales in 2003, he served as Deputy Minister for Skills (2011-2013, with the Technology brief added in 2013) and then Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty (2013-2014). Jeff previously chaired the Welsh Assembly's Committee on Standards of Conduct, and was a member of the Enterprise and Business Committee and the Environment and Sustainability Committee. Jeff is the Deputy Lead of both the APCC Portfolio Group on Police Technology & Digital, and the APCC Portfolio Group on Business Enablers.

On the eve of the Tour of Britain heading up the famous Caerphilly mountain - where Luke and G learnt their trade - Luke grabbed his Tour of Britain roomie Magnus Sheffield to be the latest impromptu Watts Occurring guest. The boys are enjoying racing on British roads, although INEOS lost Tom Pidcock today to a nasty injury - you'll need to listen for all the details on that one. In Spain, G's come close to that elusive stage win and is determined to keep fighting. There's also the small matter of a podcast GC battle with our old friend Wout Poels. Who cares about GC Kuss? It's all about G & Wout. We'll be back on Monday catching up with G and Ambassador De Plus on the Vuelta rest day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Começa neste domingo (3) a 19ª edição do Tour of Britain de ciclismo, em que os atletas vão pedalar por mais de 1.300 km, divididos em 8 etapas entre as cidades de Altricham e Caerphilly, onde devem chegar em 10 de setembro. Animado com o resultado em sua última competição, o brasileiro Nícolas Sessler participa de mais este desafio com a equipe Global 6 Cycling. Marco Martins, da RFIO atleta concorreu em agosto na 84ª edição da Volta a Portugal Continental e foi o único brasileiro a participar da prova. O paulista de 29 anos não escondeu sua satisfação ao cruzar a linha de chegada. “Sensação de dever cumprido, gostoso de terminar, cansado e com vontade de voltar para a casa. Foi a primeira vez que eu corri a ‘Grandíssima', e terminar já era um objetivo”, vibra o ciclista.Mais do que participar da prova pela primeira vez, esta foi, para ele, a oportunidade de assumir um outro papel dentro do seu grupo. “Há muito tempo que eu já corro como ciclista profissional, e às vezes você assume muito esse papel de gregário, que se coloca à disposição da equipe justamente para estar presente nas fugas, e você esquece de você mesmo. E todo ciclista, em algum momento, aprendeu a ganhar e tem esse saborzinho de ver a vitória de perto”, ele descreve. Sessler conquistou o 25° lugar na classificação geral individual, além de ter sido o 5° colocado na sexta etapa, o que, em sua opinião, “é consequência de uma prova bem feita”. Competindo pela neozelandesa Global 6 Cycling pela terceira vez, o atleta conta as vantagens e desafios de estar em uma equipe internacional.“É muito curioso porque é uma equipe em que temos ciclistas de todos os continentes. Tem eu do Brasil, tem um sul-africano, um francês, norueguês, japonês, canadense, neozelandeses, ou seja, uma mistura de culturas, um de gente de todos os lados. E é legal e complicado ao mesmo tempo, porque essas diferenças culturais às vezes geram conflitos, mas também é um aprendizado de vida e uma oportunidade de criar contatos e fazer amigos ao redor do mundo”, conta Sessler. Brilho nos olhosPara aqueles que ensaiam as primeiras pedaladas e querem chegar ao pódio, Sessler divide as dicas de quem já tem muitos quilômetros sobre duas rodas. “Você nunca deve começar no esporte pensando em ganhar dinheiro ou pensando que isso vai ser o futuro. Um dia, se você tiver sorte suficiente, talento e estiver no lugar certo e na hora certa, você vai transformar sua paixão em um trabalho. Mas quando a sua paixão se transforma em trabalho, você passa a ter uma cobrança, e é muito fácil perder esse brilho nos olhos. Aproveito cada dia e não perdi o brilho. A essência de andar de bicicleta como uma criança ainda existe.” Mas o ciclista lamenta que, apesar da paixão do Brasil pela bicicleta, o país está longe de ser uma potência no esporte. “O que é o ciclismo profissional de estrada no Brasil? Está morto há alguns anos. Infelizmente, a gente paga o preço por escolhas erradas de uma geração anterior. Em contrapartida, você tem o montain bike brasileiro voando entre os primeiros do ranking mundial, sempre disputando entre os melhores. Mas o ciclismo de estrada está morto. E a gente tenta colocar o Brasil de novo no mapa”, ele admite. Mas como falar de esporte, ciclismo, competição e não falar dos Jogos Olímpicos de Paris 2024? O atleta brasileiro deixa claro que está na disputa para participar das competições. “Hoje o Brasil tem uma vaga. É terminar o ranking mundial desse ano para saber quantas vagas serão. E, no ano que vem, em Paris, quem sabe? Seria um sonho”, vibra o atleta.

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. This week it's a special NON-SPORT episode… even though we love sport…  This is Part 2 of this week's episode.  Part 1is out every week on Wednesdays. If you want to listen to the full podcast every TUESDAY, advert free, including 30 MINS of bonus content not available on the free version, then head to either  https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe or  https://www.patreon.com/distantpod BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS Vote for us this year!!  We haven't won one of these yet and we'd like one… Please vote for us: loads of times… Use all of your email addresses… https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting  PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published.  https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar  LIVE AT CHEERFUL EARFUL We're doing a live show on Saturday November 4th at 2:30pm at the Cheerful Earful Festival at The Clapham Grand. Come and see us live if you've not managed to make a show so far. https://link.dice.fm/j30befa1054c CHICAGO MARATHON Steff is running the Chicago Marathon for Grassroots Soccer - why not sponsor him? https://impact.grassrootsoccer.org/fundraiser/4504656  THIS WEEK'S EPISODE PART 1 (PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY) Mike: Blake's 7 Theme https://youtu.be/pnautWFuEnQ Elis: Sex Pistols in Caerphilly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPuL3XWV2I Steff: Damon Albarn, the creative process… https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dsXW24NzHFA  PART 2 (PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY)  Mike Documentary: Elvis, That's The Way It Is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elvis-Thats-Way-Special-Presley/dp/B09TWTCYJD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E5UJNR32S0J8&keywords=thats+the+way+it+is+elvis+presley&qid=1690223495&s=instant-video&sprefix=thats+the+wa%2Cinstant-video%2C81&sr=1-2  Elis Book: The Lion and The Unicorn by George Orwell https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780241315682?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7JfvneXgtJ6mlVWgCq3I_7e751firwmB_FGzSDIaSy5z4ApNwbeSpcaAssyEALw_wcB  PART 3  PATREON/SPOTIFY EXTRA SECTION SECOND ROUND OF CLIPS (ONLY via https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe & https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )  Steff: Cleese and Palin explaining Life of Brian https://twitter.com/MichaelWarbur17/status/1663949398265430019?s=20  Mike: Kurt Russell in Tombstone  https://youtu.be/HNrPhFD4JxY Elis: Alan Partridge at the racing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7rTk8Vihe0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. This week it's a special NON-SPORT episode… even though we love sport…  This is Part 1 of this week's episode.  Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. If you want to listen to the full podcast every TUESDAY, advert free, including 30 MINS of bonus content not available on the free version, then head to either  https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe or  https://www.patreon.com/distantpod BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS Vote for us this year!!  We haven't won one of these yet and we'd like one… Please vote for us: loads of times… Use all of your email addresses… https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting  PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published.  https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar  LIVE AT CHEERFUL EARFUL We're doing a live show on Saturday November 4th at 2:30pm at the Cheerful Earful Festival at The Clapham Grand. Come and see us live if you've not managed to make a show so far. https://link.dice.fm/j30befa1054c CHICAGO MARATHON Steff is running the Chicago Marathon for Grassroots Soccer - why not sponsor him? https://impact.grassrootsoccer.org/fundraiser/4504656  THIS WEEK'S EPISODE PART 1 (PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY) Mike: Blake's 7 Theme https://youtu.be/pnautWFuEnQ Elis: Sex Pistols in Caerphilly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPuL3XWV2I Steff: Damon Albarn, the creative process… https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dsXW24NzHFA  PART 2 (PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY)  Mike Documentary: Elvis, That's The Way It Is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elvis-Thats-Way-Special-Presley/dp/B09TWTCYJD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E5UJNR32S0J8&keywords=thats+the+way+it+is+elvis+presley&qid=1690223495&s=instant-video&sprefix=thats+the+wa%2Cinstant-video%2C81&sr=1-2  Elis Book: The Lion and The Unicorn by George Orwell https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780241315682?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7JfvneXgtJ6mlVWgCq3I_7e751firwmB_FGzSDIaSy5z4ApNwbeSpcaAssyEALw_wcB  PART 3  PATREON/SPOTIFY EXTRA SECTION SECOND ROUND OF CLIPS (ONLY via https://anchor.fm/nata-media/subscribe & https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )  Steff: Cleese and Palin explaining Life of Brian https://twitter.com/MichaelWarbur17/status/1663949398265430019?s=20  Mike: Kurt Russell in Tombstone  https://youtu.be/HNrPhFD4JxY Elis: Alan Partridge at the racing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7rTk8Vihe0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huddled between the urban brawn of Cardiff, Caerphilly and Newport is small woodland of spruce and birds and dank gullies. There is a stream in this woodland, the kind of you may not even notice, should your mind be elsewhere. Out of view beneath the path, it is the cool air welling up from its jostling waters that first alters you to it. You soon smell it, all earth and minerals, before finally reaching it with sight. Recorded by Daniel Graham, presented by Hannah Tribe. Email the Plodcast team – and send your sound recordings of the countryside – to: editor@countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Solemn and sad old ghost story this week as we journey to Medieval Wales and the wonderful Caerphilly castle in all its glory. I hope you enjoy.? Please do not listen if driving or operating machinery. Email - Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 have a fantastic week everybody Owen x

Here it is - our chat with the wonderful Sarah Whittleston.  Co-leader of Birmingham's Elim Life Church, national Elim prayer leader, and member of the Spring Harvest Planning Group.  Conversation ranging from Caerphilly to cancer, and grouting to grapevines.  With the hand of God through it all. Oh, and the usual hefty dose of giggles.     Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and find more Take A Pew stuff on https://www.youtube.com/@thetakeapewpodcast/

Stricter regulation on the release game birds in Wales is under consultation - we hear the arguments for and against greater control. Swansea scientists invent a new way to store and decarbonise heat with a little help from seaweed! Let's hear it for the Kittiwake! - we head to Skomer Island for this month's bird of "conservation concern in Wales". And after a 30 year absence Caerphilly cheese is being produced in it's home town.

On this episode of Travels by Broomstick, we investigate the mysterious Big Black Cat that was spotted in Penallta Park, near Caerphilly, as well as other feline sightings around Britain! Nestled in the stunning Welsh countryside, this picturesque location has seen encounters with these enigmatic creatures. In this episode, prepare to be captivated by gripping first hand accounts and compelling evidence as we unravel the mysteries of these cat, join us in examining photographs other potential signs of their presence, shedding light on what might be lurking in the shadows. Whether you're a skeptic about the spooky cats or a believer in the paranormal felines, this episode promises to take you on a thrilling journey filled with intrigue and wonder. So grab your broomstick and join us as we venture into the unknown to uncover the truth about the mysterious big cats roaming Britain. Don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes as well as following us here. We appreciate your support as we continue to explore these fascinating mysteries. ✰✰✰✰✰ Get the Feral book here: https://amzn.to/3Nec9Aj ✰✰✰✰✰ Follow us on Instagram @Travels_by_Broomstick   Search for Travels By Broomstick on Twitter, TikTok and Reddit.   Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast apps!   ⁠https://linktr.ee/travelsbybroomstick⁠   ✰✰✰✰✰   Send us your spooky suggestions! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more intriguing stories of the paranormal and supernatural --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelsbybroomstick/message

Join us on this episode of the Travels by Broomstick Podcast as we explore the sightings and stories of this elusive creature that has captured the imagination of many across the world. We look into the Bigfoot sightings in Caerphilly as well as other Welsh countryside locations and famous Bigfoot footage across the globe. We discuss the different sightings that have occurred over the years and the evidence we have found. We also look at the folklore and mythology behind Bigfoot in different cultures and how it has influenced the way people perceive the creature. Throughout the episode, we delve into some of the most intriguing encounters with Bigfoot in Wales and discuss the theories surrounding the creature's existence. Whether you're a believer or a sceptic, this episode will leave you fascinated and curious about the mysterious Bigfoot. So sit back and join us on this fascinating journey into the world of Bigfoot! ✰✰✰✰✰✰ Bigfoot Book, The : The Encyclopaedia of Sasquatch, Yeti and Cryptid Primates (The Real Unexplained! Collection) by Nick Redfern - amzn.to/42FVGcV Harry and the Henderson's DVD - amzn.to/3nMBveE ✰✰✰✰✰ Follow us on Instagram @Travels_by_Broomstick Search for Travels By Broomstick on Twitter, TikTok and Reddit. ✰✰✰✰✰ Send us your spooky suggestions! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more intriguing stories of the paranormal and supernatural! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelsbybroomstick/message

Jack talks to James Jones, a young, exciting local musician from the heart of Caerphilly. In this chat Jamie showcases some of his finest music as well as talking about his advanced jazz violin skills and his international gold-medal on the ukulele. The songs played are (in order): Autumn Leaves, from his 'Jazz Standards' EP; Never Forget, from 'Grit, Gravel and Gold'; Escape the City, from his 'Landscapes' EP; and Easy, his latest single from his upcoming album.

Plunging temperatures and rising fuel and food prices are all having a severe impact on all sorts of people. Roy Jenkins looks at what some churches around Wales are doing to help people trapped in the cost of living crisis during the run-up to Christmas. In Trethomas, in the borough of Caerphilly, Roy meets Revd Dean Roberts, whose Parish Trust and Care Project, established during the Pandemic, continue to help people living in the area. Julia Bartholomew, minister of Rhos-on-Sea United Reformed Church talks about the Warm Space that her church has recently opened up, offering hot food and company to all who come. Jessica Foster of the Trussell Trust explains the continuing importance of churches for the work of foodbanks. In Flintshire, Fr Dominic Cawdell talks about The Table - an initiative offering hot meals for people in the Holywell and Greenfield parishes. And in Merthyr Tydfil, Roy speaks to Heidi Jacobson and Lisa Edwards, organisers of The Pantry at Hope Church.

This week we take a quick break from cycling because Wales are heading to their first football World Cup since 1958! Geraint and Tom sit down with one of stellar names in the squad, Aaron Ramsey, before he heads to Qatar. From 120th in the world rankings and half-empty stadiums, to the 2022 World Cup, what does this mean to him as a boy from Caerphilly and a nation with a population of just 3 million people? And will Geraint be able to find a bucket hat in time?

Making sure that you have the right tech can enable your new business to quickly get established and grow. If you don't have the required IT hardware and software – it will hold you back. In this episode, we speak to leading small-business technology expert, Richard Hillsdon, of Caerphilly-based IT consultancy Tekeez, which provides IT systems, remote support and advice to small-business customers throughout the UK. Richard explains how you can work out your start-up's IT hardware and software needs and make sure that you have what you need to help power your success and growth.Visit Start Up Donut and sign up to the Donut newsletter for more free start-up news, advice and special offers to help you save time and money. This series is brought to you thanks to the support of Dell Technologies. Our partnership with Dell means you get top products at special prices and a personalised consultation from a dedicated tech adviser who will get to know the goals of your business. Find out more by emailing the Dell Small Business Associations UK representative at SBAUK@Dell.com.

Después de la invasión normanda de 1066 de Gran Bretaña vio la construcción de fortalezas nunca antes vistas. Se construyeron bastiones masivos para protegerse de los invasores, dominar el poder absoluto, intimidar y reprimir cualquier rebelión. Uno de los más poderosos fue el castillo de Caerphilly. Este vasto e inexpugnable bastión militar fue la última palabra de la ingeniería medieval. Aunque una perspectiva desalentadora para cualquier posible atacante. Caerphilly y otros super castillos fueron diseñados de manera tan brillante que cualquier ataque probablemente resultaría inútil. Aunque se crearon nuevas armas para intentar capturarlos o derribarlos. ¿Cómo han influido estas poderosas fortalezas medievales y las técnicas de construcción en las que fueron pioneras en la ingeniería defensiva hasta el día de hoy?El Burj Khalifa de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, el edificio más alto del mundo, simboliza a la perfección el dinamismo de Oriente Medio. Pero este y muchos otros edificios en todo el mundo han sido influenciados por la tradición islámica tanto presente como pasada. Las raíces de la ingeniería se remontan a uno de los mayores períodos de innovación científica y avances en la historia humana: la Edad de Oro del islam. Entre los siglos VIII y XIII cambió fundamentalmente la forma en que la gente pensaba sobre la geometría, las matemáticas, la astronomía, la educación, la mecánica y la ingeniería. Desafiando a los ingenieros para que extiendan los límites de la construcción, presentando nuevas innovaciones para construir magníficas mezquitas y palacios. El legado de esta época influiría en la construcción de una de las estructuras más famosas del planeta, visitada por millones: el Taj Mahal.

Episode 100: Sexercise. Written by Valerie Civelli, MD. Comments by Namdeep Grewal, MD; and Hector Arreaza, MD. Have you ever wondered if sex is a good workout? Drs. Civelli, Grewal and Arreaza discuss the topic based on evidence offered by science. The following episode is not recommended for young children or people who consider sex a sensitive topic. This is the Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California. Our program is affiliated with UCLA, and it's sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.___________________________Sexercise. Written by Valerie Civelli, MD. Comments by Namdeep Grewal, MD; and Hector Arreaza, MD. A: If I say “bow chika wow wow” what's the first thing that comes to mind? The Chipmunks movie right?B: Yes, exactly, I can hear Alvin in his high-pitched voice, [higher tone] “bowchicka wow wow”. For those of you unfamiliar with this movie, don't feel too left out because even Alvin was hinting to exactly what you're thinking.A: Yep, we're going there today people.  Let's talk about sex.  Medically speaking of course. B: That's right because 1. If you're doing it, your risk for heart attacks and strokes are decreased after age 50 and 2. If you're not doing it, ask you're doctor, we should be discussing it and why not.A: Yes, that is the guideline-directed recommendation actually. We're recognizing more and more the importance of sexual activity in medicine and its impact on overall health, quality of life and even level of risk for mortality. However, given the sensitive nature of sexuality, few studies have been done to better correlate and define exactly what this means for our health specifically. Sex can be an embarrassing topic to discuss by patients, doctors and researchers which has been largely influenced by culture, religion and other societal norms.  Well, today let's break this proverbial glass. B: I agree, let's talk about sexuality activity and what research do we have.A: It has been said that Dr. Masters and Dr. Johnson were the earliest pioneers of this type of investigation. They published the first study of its kind in 1966, which examined the physiological responses of sexual activity. This was an 11-year observational study involving 382 females, ages 18 to 78, and 312 male volunteers, 21 to 89 years of age. The study identified a progressive increase in respiratory rates, up to 40 per minute, an increased heart rate 110 to 180 beats/min and an increase in systolic blood pressure by 30 to 80mmhg during sexual activity. In 1970, Hellerstein and Friedman identified the mean heart rate at the time of orgasm was 117.4 beats per minute with a range of 90 to 144. This was done in middle-age men, average age 47.5. Interestingly, the 24-hr ekg monitoring also identified a lower peak post coital heart rate, which was usually lower than the heart rates achieved with normal daily activities (around 120.1 beats per minute). In 1984, Bohlen et al. did a racier study with 10 couples using ECG, oxygen consumption (measured using a fast-responding polarographic O2 gas analyzer), heart rate and blood pressure monitoring before and during 4 types of sexual activity. This study obtained data during self-stimulation, partner stimulation, man-on-top and woman-on-top coitus.  The men were aged 25 to 43 years of age.  Results showed that self-stimulation increased the heart rate by 37 % from baseline to orgasm compared with a 51 % increase with man-on-top coitus. B: So already it was clear in 1966 to 1984 that physical exertion in the bedroom correlates to physiologic responses like increased heart rate, blood pressure, etc.  However, our question of the day is, does sexual activity count as exercise, and to that question we ask why or why not?A: When I think about exercise, I think about heart rate and blood pressure.  I think about indicators of energy expenditures and/or intensity. And specifically, while I'm working out…I'm talking about at the gym, and I'm running on the treadmill for example, my mental state is, how much longer until I can quit.  Duration and level of intensity while under this physical exertion feels most important. And according to the AHA, this has been heavily studied.  That's why 150 active intentional minutes of exercise are recommended per week to improve cardiovascular health. Does this translate to sexual activity? B: Well before we answer this, let's first mention the Bruce protocol. Have you ever heard of this? The Bruce protocol is a standard test of cardiovascular health, comprised of multiple stages of exertion on a treadmill, with three minutes spent per stage. Also at each stage, the incline and speed of the treadmill are elevated to increase cardiac work output, which is called METS. Stage 1 of the Bruce protocol is performed at 1.7 miles per hour and a 10% incline. Stage 2 is 2.5 mph and 12%, while Stage 3 goes to 3.4 mph and 14%. If you're a pilot for example, the FAA expects testing to achieve 85-100% of Maximum Predicted Heart Rate (220 minus your age) for a 9-minute duration.  With the Bruce protocol in mind, we circle back to our question of the day, does sex count as exercise?A: In 2007, Palmeri et al. reported that in 19 men and 13 women aged 40-75 years old, the intensity of sexual activity was comparable to stage II of the standard multistage Bruce protocol (moderate intensity) on a treadmill for men and stage I (low intensity) for women. In addition, maximal heart rate and blood pressure during sexual activity was approximately 75 % of that attained during maximum treadmill stress testing of the Bruce protocol. Collectively, based on these above studies, the physiological responses of sexual activity seem to be at a moderate intensity. B: Okay, so “you're saying there's a chance.” Right, one in a million Lloyd. Another movie reference, if you've seen the American classic Dumb and Dumber, you can appreciate it.  The point is, the level of intensity was identified by Palmeri's research but are we convinced sex may be used as exercise based on studies that were conducted more than a quarter of a century ago? As a studious, thriving resident physician, with a heavy background in research, I turned to Up to date for more data, and recommendations.  I had zero findings. Naturally I turned to Men's Health magazine to see what is out there to the general public:A: “You're in bed with your partner and you just finished a vigorous sex session. You're hot and sweaty, worked past that side cramp you got while thrusting, and are convinced you just burned as many calories as you would at the gym. You figure you can skip the treadmill today since your sex workout—a.k.a sex exercises, a.k.a sexercises—got you plenty of cardio.Well, we may have bad news: it depends on the type of sex you're having—specifically, how active you are during it, and how long you're having it—but unless you're really going at it for a couple of hours, odds are, it wasn't that great of a workout. To better quantify this, couples were evaluated while running on a treadmill for 30 minutes and compared to their sexercise. The results, which were published in the journal PLOS ONE, concluded that men burn 100 calories during the average sex session, while women burn about 69 calories. The researchers estimated that men burn roughly 4.2 calories per minute during sex, while women burn 3.1 calories. B: Men may be more physically active during sex which potentially explains why they burn more calories, study author Antony Karelis. But the main reason, Karelis told Time, is that “Men weigh more than women, and because of this, the energy expenditure will be higher in men for the same exercise performed.”It's also worth knowing that sex sessions in the study lasted an average of 25 minutes That's far longer than average. Times varied in the study, ranging from 10 to 57 minutes.  A: The longer the session, the more calories burned.  B: One study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that most sex sessions last six minutes. A: Here are some tips for burning more calories during sex:Make some moans and sighs to burn some extra calories.Change your position to make it more of a workout, especially women. If you're on top, move your hips like a belly dancer. It will feel good while giving you a workout.Experiment with a position where you squat on top of your partner and then bounce up and down. That's a great way to work out your thighs and rear.Try being on top rather than on the bottom, because research suggests that requires more energy.Kiss in unusual positions. Have the guy on his back. Do a push up on top of him. Come down to kiss him and then push back up.Take off your clothes in ways that burn calories. Draw it out and make it part of your foreplay. Or tease him as you get undressed. Do a seductive dance with a silk scarf, for example.Give a good massage to get your heart rate up. Ramp things up by going deeper. It's more sensual and works different muscles. Take turns so you can both get the calorie burn and its arousing impact. B: Harvard source:  During sexual intercourse, a man's heart rate rarely gets above 130 beats a minute, and his systolic blood pressure nearly always stays under 170. All in all, average sexual activity ranks as mild to moderate in terms of exercise intensity.  A: As for oxygen consumption, it comes in at about 3.5 METS (metabolic equivalents), which is about the same as taking a walk or playing ping pong. Sex burns about five calories a minute; that's four more calories used than watching TV. B: How do we decide if one is fit enough for sexual activity? For a 50-year-old man, the risk of having a heart attack in any given hour is about one in a million; sex doubles the risk, but it's still just two in a million. For men with heart disease, the risk is 10 times higher — but even for them, the chance of suffering a heart attack during sex is just 20 in a million. In short, if you are able to climb 3 flights of stairs, you are safe to proceed.  A: Circling back to exercise, keep in mind 4-5 calories burned per minute is still better than zero. Any time spent engaging in any level of physical activity is better than sitting on the couch.  B: Further, “Having sex for at least 10 minutes contributes to your cardiorespiratory health, increased serotonin levels (the happy hormone), and improved sleep,” Silberstang says. Studies have found that sex can relieve everything from anxiety and depression to high blood pressure.  A: When men orgasm, their bodies release serotonin, oxytocin, and prolactin, all hormones associated with better moods, relaxation, and lowered stress. Multiple studies have also found links between regular sex and a reduced risk for heart disease and prostate cancer, and a stronger immune system. One reason that sex isn't classified as a workout is due to its average duration: 3 to 13 minutes,” Silberstang explains. “So, naturally, one of the ways to make sex more of a cardio workout is to increase the time of the act.” C: The present study indicates that energy expenditure during sexual activity appears to be approximately 85 kcal or 3.6 kcal/min and seems to be performed at a moderate intensity in young healthy men and women. These results suggest that sexual activity may potentially be considered, at times, as a significant exercise. Moreover, both men and women reported that sexual activity was a highly enjoyable and more appreciated than the 30 min exercise session on the treadmill. Therefore, this study could have implications for the planning of intervention programs as part of a healthy lifestyle by health care professionals. B: We look forward to future studies that may further show the relationship between psychosocial/qualitative factors and energy expenditures which could explain how these variables could affect overall health and quality of life.____________________________Now we conclude episode 100, “Sexercise.” If you ever wondered if sexual intercourse was a good workout, today we learned that in general it is not an energy-demanding activity. The average man burns just 24 kilocalories during sex, but with some adjustments you can burn more calories, especially if the activity takes longer. If your patient is not having sex, they do not have to start having it just to exercise, remind everyone to be sexually responsible to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. 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Through lots of fun facts, we learn about the infamous Ouija board and all its might. Bri even tells us about a first lady who may have dabbled in the practice. Amy takes us to a punk rock show and tells us about a murder that inspired famous punk rock bands including Mariyln Manson to bring awareness to youth violence and prejudice.   For packaging, instructions visit https://www.morbitorium.co.uk/s/stories/the-history-use-disposal-of-ouija-boards   send the whole thing to: 
Moratorium, 5 Gelli-Unig Place, Pontywaun, Caerphilly, NP11 7GG, UK   https://whatswiththeneighbors.com/promotions/

A mother and her seven-year-old daughter were rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog while out shopping.Vicky Rafferty, 35, and her daughter Evie-Louise Mannion, seven, were at Gallagher Retail Park, Coventry, when the dog mauled them on June 6. The mother of a 10-year-old schoolboy who was mauled to death by a dog revealed she suffers from horrifying flashbacks of the attack. The near-7st Bully XL dog called Beast mauled 10-year-old schoolboy Jack Lis at a house in Caerphilly on November 8 last year - days after multiple attacks were caught on camera. One of Britain's first transgender paramedics says patients refuse her help, spit at her and often ask 'What are you?' when she turns up at their door for a call-out.Steph Meech, 53, has been a paramedic for 20 years, and has been on the end of verbal and physical abuse since coming out as transgender EasyJet pilots have accused the 'chaotic' airline of cancelling viable flights over the half- term holidays after 'foolish' bosses thought they could operate despite making hundreds of staff redundant during the pandemic. The Queen could be removed as Jamaica's head of state as the country set out plans to become a republic by 2025. The head of the Caribbean nation's legal ministry confirmed to its parliament that the process needed to remove Her Majesty will begin soon, with the aim of it being completed before the next election. . A new generation of farming robots will be deployed to replace immigrant fruit and veg pickers, leaked Government plans reveal. British farmers can no longer rely on low-wage seasonal migrant workers to harvest their crops, meaning different methods of harvesting must be found, ministers will say in a plan to make Britain more self-sufficient.

The most important thing you can do is spend wisely and effectively. In this week's Bobcast, recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic, I catch up with Chanelle Taylor trading as The lady Paint & Decor based down in Caerphilly, South Wales. where we discuss things from working through the corona epidemic, to blowing all your wages when you're young and foolish and trash tv. So you know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@ brothers of the brush Instagram and Jonathan) your feedback by hash-tagging # brothers of the brush podcast or # bobcast on Insta, and well give you a shout-out back! Brothers of the Brush is the first international show to arrive at PCA. Hosted by the English Master Decorator, Chris Kerfoot, this show consists of interviews with numerous decorators from across the world to acquire real-life business experiences and guidance from the source. This could be the next step in your globalization journey! Don't miss out on each episode made by decorators for decorators. Who is Chris? Since 1989, Chris Kerfoot has been a reliable and consistent Painter and Decorator. His company, which is based in East Yorkshire, England, provides top-notch painting, decorating, and spraying services for both residential and commercial clients. Chris is always interested in hearing what you have to say! Please contact him at info@brothersofthebrushpodcast.co.uk if there are any topics you'd want to hear more about, or if there's someone you'd like us to approach to feature on future podcasts (including yourself!). Watch the episode on PCA Overdrive PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Try our 30-day, free trial; $5.99/mo after. Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play. Become a PCA member

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.

For the fist time, Muslims in Blackburn will be able to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr at their local football ground. Blackburn Rovers will be hosting Eid prayers on their Ewood Park pitch. The town has a growing Muslim population and, as he tells our presenter William Crawley, the club's Integration and Development Manager Yasir Sufi hopes this new initiative will inspire a new generation of fans to be a part of the Rovers FC family. With food prices continuing to rise, we hear about the stark realities of providing for those in need, with Helen Carroll, Foodbank Manager for the multi-faith charity 'Spirit of Springburn' in Glasgow and Reverend Dean Roberts who runs the Parish Trust, an independent Christian charity in Caerphilly, South Wales. We also hear from the Bishop of Durham the Rt. Rev Paul Butler, Leader for the Lords Spiritual on Welfare Reform, who's calling for the Government to strengthen the social security system, to keep up with the true cost of living. Religious groups here and in Poland are frustrated by visa delays for Ukrainian refugees. Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg is one of many British Jews who's sponsored Ukrainian refugees only to find they've been stranded by bureaucracy. As Ripon Cathedral celebrates its 1350 year anniversary, reporter Andrew Fletcher explores the life of its founder, St Wilfrid, and discovers why he remains so relevant today. And we ask - are Science and Religion incompatible ? More than five thousand adults think so, according to a recent survey. So why does this perception persist ? William looks for answers with Dr Stephen Jones, Lecturer in Sociology of Science and Religion at the University of Birmingham. Producers: Jill Collins and Dan Tierney Editor: Helen Grady

Recorded in March 2022, Richard gets to go outside and records the passionate voice of Emma Williams, the mycological advocate. During the interview Emma introduces us to a few species we found during our time out in a damp woodland near Caerphilly, South Wales, but more importantly about why we should take fungi seriously. We get to talk about the lack of mycological surveys in planning and development surveys for ecology, why fungi matter, why we should not be burning brash and also why zombie fungi are so cool! Contact Emma via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-williams-962124197/?originalSubdomain=uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/coalspoilfungi?lang=en-GB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coalspoilfungi/    

Mudança é a palavra escolhida pela Joana Castro para resumir quase 8 anos de vida no País de Gales. Uma mudança na procura de uma vida melhor.

Mudança é a palavra escolhida pela Joana Castro para resumir quase 8 anos de vida no País de Gales. Uma mudança na procura de uma vida melhor.

Simon and Jon talk Caerphilly's finest in the latest instalment of Music Club

Steve Johnson speaks to Ayisha Lippiett, co-ordinator of Dewis, Caerphilly, about what is available locally. Dewis, Wales aims to help people with their well-being, and it's a great place to find information or advice.

Manon Carpenter is a downhill mountain bike world champion and advocate for the environment living in Caerphilly, Wales . She recently premiered a documentary film titled Trails on Trial that explores how trails connect the land with communities and various stakeholders. In this interview we ask: When did you first get interested in the idea of environmental protection? Was the connection between biking and the environment always pretty clear to you, even as a professional racer? What are your local trails like? Who builds and maintains them? Why do you think mountain bikers have a bad reputation among some environmental groups? What can we do to change that? If "trails come and go," what does that mean for us as mountain bikers? Where are some of your favorite places to ride around the world? Should we be concerned about the potential impact over-tourism might have on places? How can this be mitigated or offset? Do you see a connection between climate change and trail conditions? Check out some of Manon's videos, including Trails on Trial, on this Youtube playlist. You can follow her on Instagram @manoncarpenter. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Today, Aaron chats with June and Ian about how the Caerphilly employment teams can support residents with self-employment. https://www.facebook.com/CaerphillyRegen https://twitter.com/CaerphillyRegen https://www.instagram.com/caerphillyregen/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSCzvJy9b0jPgZufwaDelQ

In partnership with Peter's Yard petersyard.com - Jenny Linford, cheese expert, celebrates creativity in the cheese world. Jenny speaks to the pioneering and inventive cheesemaker Martin Gott of St James Cheese, award winning cheesemaker David Jowett of King Stone Dairy and Cheddar and Caerphilly maker Tom Calver of Westcombe Dairy. A real insight into the imagination and energy in Britain's cheese scene. In partnership with Peter's Yard. Savour the crunch of Peter's Yard sourdough crackers. Available at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Amazon, petersyard.com and specialist food retailers. Visit petersyard.com/shop and enter the code SLICEOFCHEESE at checkout to receive 25% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty-one years since the release of Trainspotting, the film based on Irvine Welsh's novel, the sequel is about to be released. T2 Trainspotting is set in the present day with the main characters now in middle age. Irvine Welsh and screenwriter John Hodge discuss the challenges of making a film to satisfy both fans and newcomers and why, despite the comedy, it's a much bleaker film than the original.How do you write a successful stage play? As the biggest national prize for playwriting, the Bruntwood Prize, opens for submissions, Sarah Frankcom, the artistic director of the Royal Exchange in Manchester, and writer Tanika Gupta discuss the craft of the playwright.As part of Radio 4's Reading Europe series, the Norwegian writer Agnes Ravatn discusses her prize-winning novel, The Bird Tribunal, a tense psychological thriller which begins its serialisation on Book at Bedtime tonight. Locals are mourning the destruction of 200 mature beech trees near Caerphilly which have been destroyed by a mystery feller and it won't be long before someone writes a poem about their loss. The writer and academic Jonathan Bate reflects on how Gerard Manley Hopkins, Charlotte Mew, John Clare and William Cowper all wrote poems lamenting the felling of loved trees. Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Angie Nehring.