Podcasts about Cheltenham

She's an Olympic athlete, a brilliant life coach, and a busy mum of three - it's the awesome Michelle Griffith-Robinson! We hear all about how she became a medal-winning triple jumper, choice versus sacrifice, and whether it's true that all the athletes are having it off behind the scenes. We talk about Michelle's life now and she shares her top tip if you're planning a home renovation. She gives us some inspirational, motivational advice for living life to the full. Plus, we discuss her strict rules for screentime and school reports. There's some serious chat as Michelle tells us about her work for Women's Aid. She explains the one thing you should never say to someone in an abusive relationship, and what to say instead. We round off, of course, with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, and a cheeky bit of chat about Mel B's wedding.Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellegriffithrobinson for news of all her doings. WE ARE ON OUR! This month we're bringing our new show Hot Mess to Barnsley, Stevenage and Cheltenham... Feastival and Deer Shed Festival in the summer. Then Stamford, Loughborough, Tonbridge, Exeter, Redruth, Basingstoke, Bishop's Stortford and many more in the autumn, and beyond! Some shows are already SOLD OUT so get in quick - visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Mottershead reads an extract from his latest contribution to our weekly series 'The Story Of Racing in 20 Races' - the story of Vincent O'Brien and Cottage Rake. Join Racing Post+ using the code STORY20 at checkout for 60% off your first month, head to racingpost.com/subscriptions/

Whether you ride for fun, compete at the highest level, or dream of building a business around horses, this episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and real-life stories! A must-listen for anyone fascinated by the thrills, the challenges, and the deep connections in the world of horse racing and eventing.Lucinda Russell OBE has been training National Hunt Horses since 1995 – training over seven hundred winners including nine graded winners and winners at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals. From her early eventing days to training top-level racehorses alongside her partner, champion jockey Peter Scudamore, Lucinda shares her remarkable journey with warmth, humour, and hard-earned lessons.IN THIS EPISODE:Lucinda reflects on what her beloved horses have taught her — and how her partnership with the legendary Corach Rambler brought career-defining moments.What it meant to receive an OBE for services to horse racing — including the unforgettable story of meeting the Queen.Real advice for turning your passion into a viable equestrian business - from family wisdom to finding the right team and balancing the books.Practical horse management insight - from daily feeding routines and turnout tips to dealing with gastric ulcers and keeping horses happy, healthy, and sound.Behind the scenes of National Hunt training - what a day looks like when you're feeding 100 horses before dawn and preparing for big events.All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE.

In this bonus episode of TIAB we speak to the new artistic director of Cheltenham Music Festival, Jack Bazalgette.Jack is an inspired choice for Cheltenham - as cofounder and director of Through The Noise he has programmed more than 130 concerts with innovative ensembles and repertoire in an eclectic mix of venues. He brings this visionary approach to the festival whilst still appealing to it's loyal audience.We chatted to Jack about Cheltenham festival highlights, balancing the new with what has already been established and potential future plans. He tells us about some of the less conventional venues and performances he's helped bring together over the years - nowhere is too much of a challenge to stage a concert if you put your mind to it!Jack is an inspirational person and his can-do attitude will make for exciting seasons ahead at the Cheltenham Festival. Thanks to Dan Hartland for setting up this thoroughly enjoyable chat!Check out what's going on at the festival here; https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/music-festivalAnd to find out more about Jack's work at Through The Noise click here; https://www.throughthenoise.co.uk/You can find us on the socials here;Instagram @threeinabarpodTiktok @threeinabarpodThree In A Bar on YoutubeAnything you'd like to share with us? Any guests you'd love to hear or anything you'd like us to do better? Drop us a line at hello@threeinabar.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New proposals to improve water quality in Northern Ireland could prove fatal for pig farming there according to the Ulster Farmers Union. The Nutrients Action Programme aims to reduce agricultural pollution in loughs and rivers and would involve limiting the amount of phosporus and nitrogen that can by spread on the land in slurry. The consultation on the programme has already been extended once and now the UFU says pigs numbers would need to be reduced by as much as 80% if the plans get the go-ahead. Craftsmen are building a new four and half mile dry stone wall in the Cotswolds. Part of one England's biggest road construction projects, the wall will run alongside the new road near Cheltenham. Work started last year and won't be completed until next summer.  All week we're looking at shellfish from lobsters and oysters to mussels. The Shellfish Association describes it as an industry with huge untapped potential but producers are still suffering from the loss of trade to Europe since Brexit as exports account for most of their business.Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Die Saison 2025/2026 ist eröffnet. Auf die Qualifikationen für Wuhan und Cheltenham folgt nun die langwierige Championship League, die bis Ende Juli den ersten Turniersieger der neuen Spielzeit ermitteln wird. Kathi Hartinger und Christian Oehmicke eröffnen auch für Total Clearance die Pforten in die neue Saison und erörtern das Geschehen der letzten Wochen und Tage. Darunter war der Profi-Auftakt von Florian Nüßle, der erste neue Spieler des Monats der WPBSA und ein paar Enthüllungen von Bad Boy Mark King. Ein paar Vorhersagen zur neuen Saison dürfen natürlich auch nicht fehlen. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Führung beginnt mit Gefühl: Im Podcast Führungsgefühle erfährst du, wie emotionale Intelligenz, Selbstreflexion und neue Leadership-Ansätze echte Veränderung bewirken können. Jetzt entdecken auf www.fuehrungsgefuehle.de.

Die Saison 2025/2026 ist eröffnet. Auf die Qualifikationen für Wuhan und Cheltenham folgt nun die langwierige Championship League, die bis Ende Juli den ersten Turniersieger der neuen Spielzeit ermitteln wird. Kathi Hartinger und Christian Oehmicke eröffnen auch für Total Clearance die Pforten in die neue Saison und erörtern das Geschehen der letzten Wochen und Tage. Darunter war der Profi-Auftakt von Florian Nüßle, der erste neue Spieler des Monats der WPBSA und ein paar Enthüllungen von Bad Boy Mark King. Ein paar Vorhersagen zur neuen Saison dürfen natürlich auch nicht fehlen. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Führung beginnt mit Gefühl: Im Podcast Führungsgefühle erfährst du, wie emotionale Intelligenz, Selbstreflexion und neue Leadership-Ansätze echte Veränderung bewirken können. Jetzt entdecken auf www.fuehrungsgefuehle.de.

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious actor and social media star Clara Batten! We talk about everything from writing books and kickstarting your career to what it's like to have dinner with Boris Johnson. Clara tells us how she makes her brilliant reaction videos, and what the people she's reacting to make of them. We discuss how she got banned and then unbanned from Instagram, and how her comedy has helped her return to acting after a 20 year break. We also talk about Clara's desert island drinks, her exciting new project with a close personal friend of ours, and we play a quick round of Wine Game. To finish, there are some superb Scummy Mummy Confessions, and Helen rounds everything off nicely by spectacularly insulting our guest. You can follow Clara on the socials @clara_batten_. Her excellent show, Shoot Your Shot, is on YouTube, and her book Gin and Phonics is out now. WE ARE ON OUR! This month we're bringing our new show Hot Mess to Buxton, Lancaster, Lichfield, Eastleigh, Bristol, Poole, Barnsley, Stevenage and Cheltenham... Feastival and Deer Shed Festival in the summer. Then Stamford, Loughborough, Tonbridge, Exeter, Redruth, Basingstoke, Bishop's Stortford and many more in the autumn, and beyond! Some shows are already SOLD OUT so get in quick - visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Worland, Matt Caspell and Tom Walker catch up and chat about United's new badge, new sponsor and new look ahead of a League Two season that sees the U's kick off their campaign against Cheltenham on the 2nd August. We're delighted to be sponsored by King Street Cellar, a unique independent wine, beer and spirits merchants in the centre of Cambridge. Use the code UTAS10 to get 10% off, online and in store:https://kingstreetcellar.co.uk/Subscribe below to never miss a pod or post, and get in touch with the pod here:Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey Stand This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com

In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family, class, and the formation of self. With characteristic wit and insight, he paints portraits of his quietly disappointed mother and parsimonious father, capturing an era that feels remote yet familiar. The conversation explores the power of memory, the weirdness of grammar schools, the ambient presence of war, and the subtle tyranny of the English class system. Dyer discusses how language, books, and music shaped him—and how the past persists in surprising phrases and daily habits. By turns hilarious and moving, this event reminds us why Dyer remains one of the UK's most original and generous literary voices.Buy Homework: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/homework-3*Geoff Dyer is an award-winning author of four novels and numerous non-fiction books, including Out of Sheer Rage, Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It, Zona and, most recently, See/Saw. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science, Dyer lives in Los Angeles, where he is Writer in Residence at the University of Southern California. His books have been translated into twenty-four languages.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company.Listen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with RayJuss — a seasoned digger, DJ, and former pirate radio regular who now calls Cheltenham home. We talk about his journey through London's underground music scenes, his time running the vinyl-only night Off The Record, and how his relationship with music continues to evolve. Ray reflects on the unique rhythms that inspire him — from deep house and broken beat to UKG and beyond — and shares some powerful stories about the search for lost tracks, the thrill of finding long-forgotten gems, and the ongoing drive to keep the culture alive. Topics we cover include: - Growing up with pirate radio and cassette culture - Rebuilding his music memory using old tapes and Shazam - The joys and challenges of promoting your own night - Making the leap from bedroom DJ to community builder - The importance of reaching out, connecting, and sharing Listen to the full conversation now on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Mixcloud This episode is part of a series of artist interviews in the lead-up to Ngoma, happening 18 July at Stroud Brewery. General entry tickets are available via Skiddle.com https://www.skiddle.com/e/40878734 and the Stroud Brewery website https://stroudbrewery.com/pages/events

A GCHQ intern forgets the golden rule of spy school — don't take the secrets home with you — and finds himself swapping Cheltenham for a cell. Meanwhile, an Australian hacker flies too close to the sun, hacks his way into a US indictment, and somehow walks free... only to get booted back Down Under.Plus: flow states, Bob Mortimer, and the joys of pretending to carry an owl around on a cushion.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:The Cheltenham Doughnut - Wikipedia.Summer placements - GCHQ.Spy school dropout: GCHQ intern jailed for swiping classified data - The Register.Former GCHQ intern jailed for taking top secret files home - Crown Prosecution Service.United States government says it will deport Australian hacker David Kee Crees - ABC News.Australian national known as “DR32” sentenced in U.S. federal court – DataBreaches.ICE takes steps to deport the Australian hacker known as “DR32” – DataBreaches.Aussie Travel Cover has hundreds of thousands of records stolen in hacking, policy holders not informed - ABC News.Australian cybercriminal to be deported from US - Information Age.Government sites hit by Aussie Travel Cover hacker - ZDNET.Abdilo, Australia-based computer hacker, live streams attack on US education sites - ABC News.Bob Mortimer's Pet Owl - YouTube.And Away… by Bob Mortimer - Simon & Schuster.Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly - HarperCollins.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:

313: Ellie's Dad - life lessons, a quiz, and some "jokes" What are the lyrics to Happy Birthday? What is the correct term for male swimwear? Who is Jennifer Lopez? Ellie's Dad knows the answer to none of these questions, and we are here to mock him for it. Yes, it's a Father's Day Special as Jim returns to the podcast. We discuss Crystal Palace's FA cup win, aka the best day of his life. He shares the number one nugget of wisdom he's learned after 78 years on the planet, and Ellie comes up with a new plan to monetise him in his old age. There are some quiz questions, and Confessions involving a Turkish airport, two clothes steamers, and the Virgin Mary. Listen right to the end for a classic Dad joke. Trigger warning: this episode includes several instances of Jim singing, plus an impression of Joe McElderry by Ellie. If you have been affected by any of the singing on this podcast, we can only apologise. Ellie's Dad isn't on social media. But you can follow him around at our gigs. WE ARE ON OUR! This month we're bringing our new show Hot Mess to Banbury and Milton Keynes, then in July it's Buxton, Lancaster, Lichfield, Eastleigh, Bristol, Poole, Barnsley, Stevenage and Cheltenham... Feastival and Deer Shed Festival in the summer. Then Sunderland, Rotherham, Stamford, Loughborough, Tonbridge, Exeter, Redruth, Basingstoke, Bishop's Stortford and many more in the autumn, and beyond! Some shows are already SOLD OUT so get in quick - visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After success at Cheltenham and Aintree, Tom Collins and Ross Millar return to the daily podcast format for the first day of Royal Ascot 2025. This action-packed episode covers all seven races in just 22 minutes before rounding off with a massive four-fold multiple. Download SBK: https://betsbk.comFollow us on X - https://x.com/sbk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 688: Cranford | Chapter 10 Book talk begins at 14:11 Robbers, suspicion, and just when things couldn't get more tragic (or absurd), Mrs. Jamieson's dog dies—and she mourns harder than she did her own husband. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start • Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! • Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It's also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: • • • • • 13:10 Support BJ Harrison here: For a subscription of $6.99/month, you can stream or download the entire Classic Tales Audiobooks library. These are curated, award-winning titles Truly unlimited listening. No limits or extra fees. 14:11 START BOOK TALK Signor Brunoni and Miss Pole's Magicsplaining - she only gets worse in this chapter 15:03 - Doctors are also dentists - don't forget 16:10 - Remember that the French fought with the Colonists against Britain AND The Brits also fought the French in Spain during the Peninsular War (1808-1815) vs Napoleon. 17:12 - Madame de Staël with a turban on and another of Mr Denon- Denon was an art expert who travelled with Napoleon to Egypt. One of his sketches is of a man in a turban: 18:35 - There is a reference to Philomel / Nightingale 20:34 - You'll hear a reference to a mysterious “deadly force” - or “the gaze” 21:32 - Cheltenham, spa town. 21:46 - Virago—domineering bad tempered woman 21:50 - Videlicet - viz: Videlicet (2. > vi-DEL-i-sit or wi-del-eh-ket in Latin) is a Latin adverb meaning “namely,” “that is to say,” or “as follows.” It's abbreviated as viz. 22:56 - Dr. John Ferrier—(1761 to 1815)—author of an essay “Towards a Theory of Apparitions” and Dr Samuel Hibbard—(1782 to 1848)—the author of Sketches of the Philosophy of Apparitions (or an Attempt to Trace Such Illusions to Their Physical Causes (1825) 59:27 Post-chapter Chat 01:02:00 - LOGICAL FALLACY - Miss Pole: “I beleive he was robbed…” Appeal to Belief ** - (argumentum ad consequentiam or ad populum)** Definition: Claiming that something must be true (or false) simply because one believes it, regardless of the evidence or reasoning - the Plural of Anecdote is NOT Data. 1:03:39 Mrs Forester - cold pigged in the morning to get out of bed Miscellaneous BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul—Princess Bride (movie) Aug—The Last Unicorn (book) Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct—Random Harvest (book) Nov—Random Harvest (movie) Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)   *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -  $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties *All tiers and benefits are also available as* —*YouTube Channel Memberships*  —*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit  —*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ *IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.     • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

Visual Intonation Podcast – Featuring Taj Devore-Bey In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Taj Devore-Bey, a rising Philadelphia-based cinematographer whose lens is shaped as much by trauma as it is by talent. Before he picked up a camera, Devore-Bey was navigating the sharp edges of adolescence in Southwest Philly, where a life-altering home invasion forever redefined his idea of safety. At 16, he witnessed his father survive a near-fatal shooting — a moment that shattered the concept of home and safety, and later echoed through every frame of his visual storytelling. Devore-Bey's artistic journey is rooted in dualities: light and shadow, chaos and calm, grit and grace. A former high school football player at Cheltenham and a student of film and media at Mott Community College, he brings the discipline of sport and the depth of scholarship into his work. He has served as Director of Photography and Assistant Editor on Awaken: A Tale of Inner-City Violence, Crime, and Its Impact — a film that mirrors much of what he has lived and seeks to interrogate through his camera. His voice is young, but his eye is seasoned. Influenced by visionaries like Spike Lee, Terrence Malick, Ava DuVernay, and the visual mastery of Bradford Young and Chivo Lubezki, Devore-Bey crafts work that refuses to look away. Each shot is an invitation to see — not just what's there, but what it means. His commitment to empathy and perspective permeates every project, including his collaboration on Pulled Over/Pulled Under, where he worked alongside a powerful creative team addressing racial profiling and systemic injustice. Join us for a conversation that moves beyond the lens: into memory, identity, survival, and the enduring question of how art can not only reflect the world, but reshape it. Taj Devore-Bey isn't just documenting stories: he's reclaiming them.   Taj Devore-Bey's Website: https://www.tajdevorebey.com/  Taj Devore-Bey's IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm12091903/  Taj Devore-Bey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdevorebey/?hl=en  Taj Devore-Bey's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/tajdevore  Taj Devore-Bey's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tajdevorebey Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

A l'occasion de la fête de la musique, l'équipe Bababam a sélectionné quatre histoires retraçant les destins tragiques de personnalités ayant marqué d'un fer rouge le monde de la musique.   Icône au nom internationalement connu, peu connaissaient véritablement son histoire et son influence sur l'un des plus grands groupes de rock du monde. Il est aussi celui qui a inauguré le terrible Club des 27, ces légendes de la musique toutes disparues tragiquement à l'âge de 27 ans. Découvrez le destin tragique de Brian Jones, de la création des mythiques Rolling Stones à la descente aux enfers. Brian Jones, l'homme à la figure d'ange blond, mais aux démons intérieurs. Rien ne prédestinait ce jeune natif de la très cossue station thermale de Cheltenham à sa destinée, si ce n'est sa furieuse envie de vivre et de suivre sa passion : la musique. Engoncé entre un père ingénieur et une mère professeure de piano, son adolescence sous cloche préfigure la rébellion et les transgressions à venir. Ecriture : Hélène Vézier Réalisation : Célia Brondeau, Antoine Berry Roger Voix : Andréa Brusque Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode we dive into the fascinating world of British artist George Underwood — a name that resonates not only in the world of fine art but also in rock history. From designing iconic album covers to painting otherworldly portraits, George's work blends the mythical with the emotional in ways few can match.But George's story is more than just brushes and canvas — it's also deeply tied to the evolution of British pop culture. As a childhood friend and early bandmate of David Bowie, George Underwood helped shape the look and feel of a musical revolution. We'll explore how a moment of teenage mischief left Bowie with his signature eye look, and how George's artistic vision matured into one of the most distinctive visual voices of the contemporary art scene.Whether you're an art lover, a music historian, or simply curious about the minds that shape our culture, this episode will leave you inspired both through Sound and Vision.Memorable Quotes:

Ava was in Cheltenham at Question Time on Thursday night and came back to the PolJOE dungeon to talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For eight decades, the Cheltenham Music Festival has been a cornerstone of Britain’s classical music calendar, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. This storied festival has built its reputation not only by presenting world-class performances but also by championing new works from internationally renowned composers. The festival’s commitment to contemporary music was READ MORE The post S. 2. 13. Stepping Into History: Jack Bazalgette's Vision for Cheltenham Music Festival first appeared on Accelerando Podcast.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Geoff Dyer, who's talking about his memoir Homework, in which he describes growing up as an only child in suburban Cheltenham, and how the eleven-plus and the postwar settlement irrevocably changed his life – propelling him away from the timid and unfulfilled world of his working-class parents. Geoff, in this new book, bids fair to be the Proust of Airfix models and prog rock.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Geoff Dyer, who's talking about his memoir Homework, in which he describes growing up as an only child in suburban Cheltenham, and how the eleven-plus and the postwar settlement irrevocably changed his life – propelling him away from the timid and unfulfilled world of his working-class parents. Geoff, in this new book, bids fair to be the Proust of Airfix models and prog rock.

Way back when in 2024 we took a trip to Cheltenham to check out galleries for a joint exhibition… the planning began. ‘Journey' came from an idea of Karen's to show how we work, from sketching in the wild (Karen) to splashing paint and navel gazing (Gaynor) to fully fledged and framed paintings. It's been fascinating to see the differences in how we create, but it's also fun to exhibit together. This week we share the successes and mishaps along the route from booking the gallery to hanging the work. Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcastSign up to receive Karen's Studio News  https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by Karen GeorgeSpring Cheltenham @springcheltenhamArtist Surfaceshttps://www.artistsurfaces.co.ukKaren George Gaynor Leverett-JaquesStudio 44Ad  https://www.instagram.com/studio44ad?igsh=emJwcjRtNDdycDJpGina Belford Art https://www.instagram.com/ginabelfordart?igsh=MWQwMXpqM3Nkdml5ZA==@karengeorgeart @gaynorljart@artchatterpodcastAbout the podcast⁠Gaynor Leverett-Jaques⁠ and ⁠Karen George⁠ are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.You can find more about them and their work on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis. ⁠Karen George Art⁠ ⁠https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/⁠@karengeorgeart on instagram⁠Gaynor Leverett-Jaques⁠ ⁠https://www.gaynorljart.com/⁠@gaynorljart on instagramThanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'Ben's IMBD page: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/⁠ Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree

Sound the klaxon - it's a national treasure alert!This week we are honoured to be joined by internationally celebrated Mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly.Dame Sarah has had an incredible career to date with standout performances including Giulio Cesare at Glyndebourne , multiple roles at the Met, the Royal Opera House, La Scala, Paris Opera and, of course Admiral Nelson in full naval regalia at the Last Night of the Proms.Dame Sarah's 24/25 season includes playing Auntie in WNO's new production of Peter Grimes and Dido in Dido and Aeneas at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw.We are hugely grateful to Dan Hartland at the Cheltenham Festival for setting up this chat - Sarah will be performing Brahms' Alto Rhapsody at the festival on 5 July (ticket link below)With such a stellar career and a vast list of honours to her name, Dame Sarah remains incredibly warm and down-to-earth. We chat about controlling performance anxiety, how to avoid being pigeon holed, dealing with colds, auditioning, the power of positive thinking and how to wear a fatsuit…Enjoy! To buy tickets for Dame Sarah's performance at the Cheltenham festival on Saturday 5 July click here; https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/berlioz-te-deumYou can find us on the socials here;Instagram @threeinabarpodTiktok @threeinabarpodThree In A Bar on YoutubeAnything you'd like to share with us? Any guests you'd love to hear or anything you'd like us to do better? Drop us a line at hello@threeinabar.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quintin Lake  is a multi-award-winning British photographer specializing in landscape and architecture, with twenty-five years of experience. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Society of Arts, his work has been featured in leading publications such as National Geographic Traveler, the Guardian, and Der Spiegel. In 2020, he was named The Great Outdoors' Outdoor Personality of the Year. He lives in Cheltenham with his family.On an April morning in 2015, Quintin embarked upon what would become a five-year pilgrimage—a circumnavigation of Britain's entire coastline, 11,000 kilometers (7,000 miles), over 454 days, capturing the essence of Britain's coastal frontier. The images from this walking journey are featured in a new book released on this day titled, "The Perimeter: A Photographic Journey Around the Coast of Britain."Notable Links:Quintin Lake PhotographyQuintin Lake on InstagramQuintin Lake on Twitter/XThe Perimeter: A Photographic Journey Around the Coast of BritainThe Perimeter on Amazon*****This episode is brought to you by Lexar.For more than 25 years, Lexar has  been trusted as a leading global brand of memory solutions so they know first-hand just how quickly content is transforming our world.Their award-winning lineup performs second-to-none and includes professional memory cards, card readers, and solid-state drives for creators of all skill levels.Whether shooting photos, capturing video, or transferring content on the go, Lexar provides the quality and performance you can rely on to get the shot with confidence.I've been using the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B GOLD memory cards with my Canon mirrorless cameras for years and they deliver the blazing speed and durability for the extreme weather conditions I encounter anywhere in the  world.To learn more about Lexar memory solutions, visit www.lexar.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

In this Final Furlong audio podcast exclusive, we reflect on two major moments that have rocked the racing world. First, Rachael Blackmore — the groundbreaking, history-making champion — has announced her retirement. From a 7lb claimer at Clonmel to winning every major championship race at Cheltenham and rewriting the Grand National record books aboard Minella Times, Rachael inspired a generation. Emmet Kennedy is joined by the man behind so many of those iconic victories, Henry de Bromhead, to pay tribute to a jockey who changed the sport forever. Then, we turn to Longchamp, where controversy erupted in the aftermath of the French 1,000 Guineas. She's Perfect crossed the line first — seemingly handing a first Classic win to trainer Charlie Fellowes and owner Basher Watts — only to be demoted after a stewards' inquiry in favour of a whipless Zarigana. What happened, and what does it say about racing's rules? Basher Watts joins us to give his first full reaction — and it's unmissable. Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the quiet elegance of 1880s Cheltenham, a spectral presence stirred unease in a grand old family mansion in the centre of town. The ghost—described as a tall, veiled woman in black—appeared repeatedly to the daughters of the Despard family, moving silently through the house and vanishing without trace. Witnessed by multiple family members over several years, the haunting became one of Britain's most documented supernatural cases, thanks to the efforts of the newly founded Society for Psychical Research, who jumped at the chance to study a haunted house, first hand. SOURCES Morton, R.C (1892) Record of a Haunted House. Proceedings for the Society of Psychical Research, Vol VIII, 1892. London, UK. Mackenzie, Andrew (1970) The Unexplained. Abelard-Schuman. London, UK. Abdy Collins, B. (1948) The Cheltenham Ghost. The Psychic Press. London, UK. Underwood, Peter (1977) Hauntings: new light on the greatest true ghost stories of the world. J.M Dent, London, UK. Cheltenham Chronicle (1875) An Assault By An Errand Boy. Cheltenham Chronicle, 16 Nov 1875, p2. Cheltenham, UK. Cheltenham Examiner (1875) Fooling And Its Result. Cheltenham Examiner, 17 Nov 1875, p3. Cheltenham, UK. Cheltenham Citizen (1886) Superstition. Cheltenham Citizen, Fri 27 Aug 1886, p4. Cheltenham, UK. Cheltenham Chronicle (1886) Solution Of The Suffolk Street Ghost Mystery. Cheltenham Chronicle, Sat 4 Sep 1886, p2. Cheltenham, UK. Gloucester Citizen (1886) The Cheltenham Ghost. Gloucester Citizen, Sat 25 Sep 1886, p5. Gloucester, UK. Pall Mall Gazette (1886) Ghosts And Ghosts. Pall Mall Gazette, Fri 10 Sep 1886, p4. London, UK. Rogerson, Peter (2001) Images of Imogen. Magonia Magazine, Issue 74, April 2001. London, UK. ------- For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.com Support the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories The Dark Histories books are available to buy here: http://author.to/darkhistories Dark Histories merch is available here: https://bit.ly/3GChjk9 Connect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast Or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/ Or you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf The Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a seismic moment for horse racing, Rachael Blackmore has announced her immediate retirement from the saddle, ending a trailblazing 16-year career that redefined the sport's boundaries. In this emergency edition of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Liam Firkin, Jamie Wrenn, and George Gorman to reflect on the astonishing achievements, historic milestones, and unmatched legacy of the most influential National Hunt jockey of her generation. From shattering the glass ceiling at Cheltenham to winning the Grand National, Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, and this year's Stayers' Hurdle, Blackmore's story is one of talent, tenacity, and transformation — not just for racing, but for sport. The panel discusses her greatest rides, her long-standing alliance with Henry de Bromhead, the reaction within the weighing room, and what this shock retirement means for the future of the weighing room and women in sport. Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mighty Rachael Blackmore shocked the racing world on Monday by announcing her retirement. So digging deep into the OTB archive, we've unearthed her appearance on Friday Night Racing in March of 2021, fresh from her victory aboard Honeysuckle at Cheltenham, becoming the first woman to pilot a Champion Hurdle winner.

Leading provider of hospitality technology Kappture has chosen Galway City as the location for the expansion of its Software Development Hub with the creation of at least 20 new roles. Currently operating out of The Portershed, the team will focus on the development of its cutting-edge AI platform, BRISK, as well as innovating on its core EPOS solutions. Kappture works with some of the world's most iconic live event brands including Croke Park, Thomond Park, six English Premier League clubs, Ascot, Cheltenham, Aintree, Punchestown, Celtic FC, Olympique Lyonnais, ASM Global and many more. Developed in Galway, BRISK is a world leading AI computer vision action tracking platform. It's first application will be for food & beverage retail at sports and live event venues. Using edge compute, BRISK is the first and only solution of its kind to offer instant payments with a human-free checkout experience. BRISK will remove the all too familiar experience of long queues for food & beverages at your favourite sports matches, concerts, and other live events. The first deployment is now live with Norwich FC with many more planned across Ireland, the UK and globally. Kappture is backed by Irish private equity investor Renatus Capital Partners. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Minister for Enterprise Tourism & Employment Peter Burke said: "Great news that Kappture, a leading provider of hospitality technology, has chosen Galway City for their new Software Development Hub, with the creation of 20 jobs. With a focus on innovative new AI technologies, the new office will provide exciting and transformative job opportunities for the locality. Galway is key hub for technology companies, and I very much welcome Kappture to this thriving ecosystem. Congratulations to the team on this new initiative." Kappture is currently recruiting in the areas of computer vision software engineering, software development as well as other commercial and operational roles as it builds out its team. To explore opportunities to join the team visit: Kappture - Careers Neil Haran, CTO of Kappture said "We are delighted to receive support from the IDA Ireland as we look to expand our activities in Ireland both for BRISK and our core EPOS activities. BRISK is the world's only solution that can take payments for food & beverages instantly with no human interaction. BRISK has global applications to remove the pain points of queues at live events, to make it a better experience for fans and more efficient for venue operators. Our ambition is to bring highly skilled talent to Galway and to increase its standing as a hub for AI, innovation and creativity" Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said "Kappture's decision to expand its software development operations in Galway underscores Ireland's growing reputation as a global hub for technology and innovation. Galway, with its vibrant tech ecosystem, skilled talent pool, and collaborative community, offers an ideal environment for companies developing cutting-edge solutions. This investment not only highlights the city's attractiveness for scaling ambitious tech ventures but also reinforces Ireland's position at the forefront of AI and digital transformation." For more information, visit Experience More - Kappture[AN1] and see BRISK in action here: BRISK See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us...

Dr. Karen, the President and CEO of TRANSLEADERSHIP®, INC. celebrated the 29th birthday of her company in 2024 with a new painting by Cheltenham, UK based artist, Louis Parsons. They take you behind the scenes to experience the collaborative process to co-create a commissioned art piece through Parsons' unique SoulScaping approach. Through his talks, workshops, … The post Louis Parsons: TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC.® Corporate Painting Birthday Reveal (Episode # 470F) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

The Punchestown Festival roars into action — and The Final Furlong Podcast team is ready. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Liam Firkin, Jamie Wrenn, and George Gorman to preview a blockbuster Day 1, featuring the clash of Cheltenham heroes Marine Nationale and Fact To File in the William Hill Champion Chase. But who do the team expect to come out on top — or could an outsider flip the script? In the Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase, Ballyburn looks to bounce back after his Cheltenham disappointment — but should he even be favourite? One panel member flags a 12/1 shot to cause an upset, while another makes a powerful case for a 5/1 rival. And in the KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle, can Kopek Des Bordes land another big prize — or is he vulnerable? One Final Furlong regular thinks it's time to take him on. Full betting previews, strong opinions, and best bets for Punchestown Day 1 — don't miss it.

Simeon Gholam is back with the final EFL Interviews episode of the 2024/25 season on the Essential EFL podcast.This week there are chats with three League Two players starting with Carl Jenkinson at Bromley. After that it's Walsall's Albert Adomah and finally Manchester United youngster Ethan Williams who's on loan at Cheltenham.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Emmet Kennedy is joined by the team for a bumper Final Furlong Podcast special previewing all the key races across a massive Easter weekend of racing — headlined by the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton, with the British and Irish trainers' titles hanging in the balance.

Willie Mullins didn't send a single favourite into battle — but still returned home with five Grade 1s from Aintree. In Part 2 of our Grand National Festival review, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, George Gorman, and Ginger Joe break down all the big races, performances, and implications.

If you couldn't be with us in Cheltenham, don't worry—the full livestream is now available. Watch the talks. Feel the atmosphere. Join the conversation.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to reflect on the final moments of the Cheltenham Festival and to look ahead. Today, they are joined by Henry de Bromhead, with a lengthy debrief on his Cheltenham runners and plans for Aintree, Punchestown and beyond. Plus, Sean Graham, with a bold route ahead for Triumph Hurdle shocker Poniros and news on Energumene. Cotswolds hotelier and publican Nathan Eades joins the show to discuss the impact and cause of falling Festival crowds, while rookie trainer Stephen Thorne talks about his remarkable start following another milestone at the Curragh yesterday.

Kev's been to Cheltenham to take pictures of people losing money at the races, although he has a secret, not-so-secret strategy! Also, on the show today, do you do colour calibration (?!?), back-button focus-gate, what's happening with my X-T5's ISO on all-auto, is there a good free alternative to Adobe products, there's a hole in my lens hood - what should I do, and how do I cope with guests at weddings instructing me not to take pictures of them? Plus, dealing with working outside your style for clients, the fabled 18mm f2 lens, and should you use your own name as your business identity. Email the show with your questions: click@fujicast.co.uk  Pic Time: https://www.pic-time.com/ - use FUJICAST when creating an account for discount offers to apply For links go to the showpage.

PTF and Sean Clancy are live on Thursday from Cheltenham with thoughts, tips, and analysis from Day Three at the Cheltenham Festival.

Nick is at Cheltenham ahead of St Patrick's Thursday... today's runaround, in the company of Rishi Persad, features contributions from Barry Geraghty, Ruby Walsh, Patrick Mullins, Neil Phillips, Niall Hannity, David Yates, plus artist-in-residence Liz Armstrong.

PTF and Sean Clancy are live on Thursday from Cheltenham with thoughts, tips, and analysis from Day Three at the Cheltenham Festival.

Coming to you live from Cheltenham on Day Two of the Festival, Nick is joined by Lee Mottershead for reflections on a truly unusual first afternoon and to look ahead to the rest of the week. With contributions from Harry Skelton, Harry Cobden, Richard Johnson, JJ Slevin, Gary O'Brien, Hayley Moore, Jon Pullin and Neil Phillips.

PTF and Sean Clancy are live from Cheltenham with thoughts, tips, and analysis from Day Two at the Cheltenham Festival.Brought to you be Riverdee Stables, an international racing partnership for flat and jump horses.

PTF and Sean Clancy are live from Cheltenham with thoughts, tips, and analysis from Day One at the Cheltenham Festival.Brought to you be Riverdee Stables, an international racing partnership for flat and jump horses.

In today's episode we have Jerry Sargeant he is one of the most sought-after healing facilitators on the planet, Jerry Sargeant is the founder of Star Magic Healing, as well as a powerful motivational speaker and international bestselling author. Jerry's podcast, Star Magic Healing, on Apple Podcasts. Jerry Sargeant, widely known as ‘The Facilitator', is an acclaimed global Trainer for Healing Facilitators of all levels, author and a renowned Frequency Healer celebrated for his extraordinary abilities. Born in 1978 in Cheltenham, UK. Through the creation of Star Magic Healing, an unparalleled holistic approach that merges subtle energy, frequency, quantum physics, visualization and intention, Jerry has become a catalyst for transformation on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual planes. His groundbreaking techniques have gained worldwide recognition and established Star Magic Healing as a leading modality since its inception in 2016. Jerry's mission transcends borders and touches the lives of countless individuals. His profound healing techniques, straightforward guidance, and unyielding devotion to empowering others propel him on a journey to create a world where every individual embraces their inherent power and shapes their destiny. Websites:  http://starmagichealing.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/starmagichealing Visit http://www.senseofsoulpodcast.com and watch Sense of Soul http://newrealitytv.com

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates for this specially extended edition of the podcast for the eve of the Cheltenham Festival 2025. First up, Kopek des Bordes owner Charlie McCarthy reveals that he had surgery for kidney cancer just days ago, but is fully intending to be at Cheltenham to see his hot favourite for the Festival curtain raiser.With news that Lossiemouth goes Mares' Hurdle and Golden Ace takes the Champion Hurdle route, Nick catches up with the latter's owner Ian Gosden, while David Yates and Joe Chambers, manager to Lossiemouth's owners Rich and Susannah Ricci, engage in a spirited debate about the way in which the news of her participation has been handled in recent weeks.In conjunction with Weatherbys, leading pinhooker and consignor John Bleahen tell the story of how he bought and sold Brighterdaysahead and looks ahead to a huge team of stars representing his family's interests in the coming days.Plus, Robbie Power outlines the importance of this Festival to the Tattersalls Ireland Derby sale, plus gives his pick of the De Bromhead and Robcour runners.Meanwhile, Nick talks at length to Lucinda Russell and Peter Scudamore as they aim to add to their Festival tally with several runners through the week.One not to be missed.

Charlotte Greenway who's in for Nick today is joined by RTV's Jane Mangan and there's plenty of Cheltenham Festival chat coming your way. First up we hear from Dan Skelton on his Cheltenham team that includes Langer Dan, Protektorat & The New Lion, before Nick catches up with Derek O'Connor on his Festival rides as well as the favourite in today's Nick Luck Daily Podcast Pointing Pointers Hunter Chase at Catterick. We also hear from Terence O'Brien on Jane's fancy in the new novice's handicap chase on the Thursday. Jane shares some insight she's picked up along the road during Cheltenham Festival preview season and discusses the potential significance of Coolmore's Walk In The Park winner in France yesterday. Finally, we have news from Bahrain and Hong Kong with Ed Veale and JA McGrath.