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fWotD Episode 3335: Manchester Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 22 June 2026, is Manchester.Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million.The history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium, established around AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Historically part of Lancashire, areas of Cheshire south of the River Mersey were incorporated into Manchester in the 20th century. Throughout the Middle Ages Manchester remained a manorial township, but began to expand significantly with a boom in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution, which resulted in it becoming the world's first industrialised city. Manchester attained city status in 1853. The Manchester Ship Canal opened in 1894, creating the Port of Manchester and linking the city to the Irish Sea, 36 miles (58 km) to the west. Its fortune declined after the Second World War, owing to deindustrialisation, and the 1996 Manchester bombing led to extensive investment and regeneration.Following considerable redevelopment, Manchester was the host city for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The city is notable for its architecture, its musical exports, its links to media, its links to science and engineering, its sports clubs and its transport connections.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:25 UTC on Monday, 22 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Manchester on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Brian.

PopMaster
Mark Goodier Sits In...

PopMaster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 13:07


And.. follow spot expert Becky in Cheshire takes on running fan Teresa in Felixtowe

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Veteran State of Mind
EMERGENCY BROADCAST (ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIVE IN THE NORTH WEST)

Veteran State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 21:18


Send us Fan MailHi guys. Tomorrow there is a very special event going on in Handforth (right by Manchester Airport). I'll be swinging by myself so hope to see you there. Details below. Much love, Gez---The NAAFI Break C.I.C., in collaboration with the Handforth Town Council, is hosting a major local Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday, 20th June 2026, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Handforth Community and Youth Centre (Old Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AZ).The free, family-friendly community event includes:Kids Zone: A massive inflatable play area and all-day games.Live Entertainment: Singers, stand-up comedy, DJs, and a licensed bar.Street Food & Stalls: Artisan market crafts and a wide variety of food vendors.Military Presence: Serving personnel and Cadet units.VIP Area: A dedicated space specifically for currently serving military membersA Bar - nuff said!!Connect with the Naafi Break: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-NAAFI-BREAK-CIC-100086378936599/Instagram: @thenaafibreakcicSupport the show

The Food Programme
Food on the Move

The Food Programme

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 42:56


Sheila Dillon heads out on the highway to investigate the world of food at motorway service stations. Historically they have been a place viewed as a functional stop-off for a "tea and a pee" and often maligned for the quality of their food. Motorway services enthusiast Dr David Lawrence from Kingston University talks through a short history of the Great British service station from Watford Gap and Newport Pagnell in 1959 through to present day.AA President Edmund King briefs Sheila on how his membership views motorway service food and Robin Markwell reports on the opinions of lorry drivers from Chippenham Pit Stop on the M4 in Wiltshire where more healthy eating options are now appearing on the menu. Dan Sutton from Roadchef - one of the largest motorway service operators - also gives his thoughts on what the British motorist is looking for when wanting to be fed on the motorway and argues that familiarity of brands is key.Sheila takes a trip to Tebay Services on the M6 in Cumbria to understand a different way of providing motorway service food. She meets the Dunnings family who have since opened services at Gloucester, Cairns Lodge in Lanarkshire and will soon open another at Tatton in Cheshire. Their ethos includes an emphasis on locally sourced, homecooked food. Sheila meets with their coffee and bread suppliers as well as touring their farm to understand how service areas might also be an engine for the local economy.Produced by Robin Markwell in Bristol for BBC Audio.

British Murders Podcast
The Pub Landlord Who Refused to Back Down: The Murder of Christian Thornton | Ep. 256

British Murders Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 32:28


On the afternoon of August 11, 2019, customers at a popular pub in Widnes watched as landlord Christian Thornton confronted a man he had recently barred from the premises. For Chris, it was part of the job. As the long-serving landlord of the Hammer and Pincers, he had spent years looking after customers, serving pints, organising charity events, and helping make his pub a cornerstone of the local community. But what began as a routine confrontation would end in a shocking act of violence that devastated his family and sent shockwaves through Cheshire and beyond.Known affectionately as "Tigger", Chris was a devoted husband to Pam, a father of three young children, and one of the most recognisable faces in Widnes. Friends described him as kind, funny and always willing to help others. Whether he was supporting local musicians, raising money for charity, serving a cold beer to regulars or cheering on his children's sporting achievements, Chris was a man who put people first. His murder left not only a grieving family, but an entire town struggling to come to terms with the loss of a man who meant so much to so many.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, we examine the murder of Christian Thornton, the events that led to his fatal confrontation with Lee Abbott, and the investigation that followed. We explore the background tensions between the two men, the warnings and threats made in the days before the attack, the police investigation, Abbott's arrest, trial and conviction for murder, and the remarkable community response that saw hundreds rally around Chris's family. We also look at the wider concerns surrounding knife crime, pub safety, and violence in Britain's towns and cities. This is the story of a respected pub landlord, a senseless act of violence, and a community determined that Christian "Tigger" Thornton would never be forgotten.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where We Live
CT student detained by ICE reflects on detention and his hopes for the future

Where We Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 40:28


In April, 18-year-old Rihan was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigation and Customs Enforcement. The teen, who lives in Cheshire, Connecticut, spent two weeks in a detention facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Today, Rihan is back home and just graduated from Cheshire High. But with his legal status in limbo what's next for a young man with a dream to attend college and an uncertain future in the U.S.? "They have taken everything of mine," Rihan said. "My legal status and everything like that. I don't have anything now to move forward in the future." This hour, we talk with Rihan and his father, Zia. We're using their first names only for their safety and the safety of their family in Afghanistan. We'll also speak with their immigration attorney about the tenuous road ahead for a family whose legal status hangs in the balance. GUESTS: Rihan: Cheshire teen detained for two weeks by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in April, 2026. Zia: Rihan’s father. He served the U.S. Army as an interpreter and cultural advisor during the war in Afghanistan. Samantha Rosenberg: Cheshire Board of Education Chair Lauren C. Petersen: Private practice immigration attorney in New Haven, currently representing Rihan and his family. She’s Founder and Executive Director of Pavillion Immigrant Assistance in Hartford, and she’s also a co-managing attorney for the American Immigrant Legal Clinic in New Haven. Connecticut Public's Patrick Skahill contributed to this episode. Special thanks also to Rihan's uncle Tariq, and family advocate, Dick Harvey.Where We Live is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
Holmes in the Heartland - Sherlock Haunts

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 61:19


"quite to the heart of the matter" [MUSG] We head to the Gateway City to preview the "Holmes in the Heartland" conference, coming up on July 24–26 in St. Louis. Organizers Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and Heather Hinson share the inside scoop on what attendees can expect from this third triennial gathering.    Hosted by The Parallel Case of St. Louis — a BSI scion founded in 1988 — this year's event centers around the eerie theme of "Sherlock Haunts." The planning committee's lineup of eight speakers includes our own Scott Monty, as well as a dealers' room of Sherlockian treasures from new vendors, and some special events.   You'll hear Rob and Heather discuss some of the weekend's highlights, including a nearby screening of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. There's excitement, too, around their new venue: The Cheshire, a British-themed boutique inn with Tudor architecture, country manor decor, and rooms dedicated to legendary British authors.    There's also a raffle for a stay in the hotel's exclusive Sherlock Holmes Suite. When we recorded, the conference was practically sold out, with 80 attendees expecting a memorable weekend.   Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of August. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews a cult classic. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.   As a reminder, our supporters can listen to the show ad-free and have access to occasional bonus material. Join us on the platform of your choice (Patreon | Substack). And if you need some show swag or gift ideas, or if you want to show off your good taste to other Sherlockians, check out our Merch Store, with mugs, notepads and more.   Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts.   Links Holmes in the Heartland The Cheshire Inn I Bet You're Wondering How I Got Here by Heather Hinson The Asylum's "Sherlock Holmes" Is Unique Other episodes mentioned on the show: Episode 266: Holmes in the Heartland I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store     Explore more here. Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock.   And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the player of your choice? It would help other Sherlockians find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.  

Nighttime on Still Waters
How old is Mindful's Vanessa (and other questions I don't have the answer for)

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 43:12 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailAs we edge towards midsummer night, we're reminded how everything is in constant change. This is particularly the case in the fast-moving world of podcasting. It is a good opportunity to reflect on what it all means for this podcast; the challenges and plans for the future, and also why is everyone suddenly so interested in Vanessa's age (and why would they think that I know what it is)?    Journal entry: 12th June, Friday“Soft the wash of rain Soft the feathered touch of yarrow Soft the call of wood pigeon Hidden in ancient trees. The canal responds in kind.”Episode Information:In this episode I read a short poem by Jen Ratcliffe. You can read her Substack here: Mess in a Boat. You can see Vanessa in her wonderful vlog The Mindful Narrowboat. With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

Happy Place
Yoga! Shopping! Talks! DJs! How the Happy Place Festivals come to life

Happy Place

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 38:47


Are you coming to one of the Happy Place Festivals this year? We hope so! Have you been before and wondered how it all comes together? Maybe you're unsure about coming and want to know what the vibe's like...Fearne's joined by Team Happy Place's Nicky Darling – she heads up all the live events – to get the behind the scenes goss on what it takes to make sure you have a gorgeous time at the festivals. They chat about –-Why it takes a whole year to plan the festivals-Making sure there's something for everyone, including yoga, breathwork, arts and crafts, shopping, book signings, live poetry, and DJs-How your feedback changes future festivals-Learning the hard way that more toilets and food trucks are needed-The new area for 2026: The Happy Hub, where there'll be hula-hooping, line dancing, and a silent disco-Who'll be doing brilliant talks on stage this year-What happens when the weather doesn't play ball-Fearne's mum living for the festivals' logistical dramas-Encouraging more men to come along – there's loads for you too guys!-The naughtiest things people have been found doing at the festivals-The joy of surprising someone with the title of Happy Place Hero In 2026 the Happy Place Festival will be at Old Deer Park in London on the 11th and 12th of July, and Tatton Park in Cheshire on the 5th and 6th of September.Get your tickets now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GPs Talk Cancer
Psychosexual impact of cancer – intimacy, relationships and GP support

GPs Talk Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 45:51


GPs Rebecca and Sarah chat with Dana Braithwaite, sexual and relationship psychotherapist at the Cheshire Wellness Centre and Cheshire and Wirral NHS Foundation Trust, to break down the psychosexual impact of cancer, including how treatment can affect intimacy, desire, and relationships. They discuss practical approaches for normalising these conversations in primary care, key barriers to addressing sexual wellbeing, and the importance of asking direct but sensitive questions. The episode also covers common myths, incorporating the use of lubricants and moisturisers, body image after cancer treatment and findings from real-world patient cases.If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please send your review to the-christie.gatewayc@nhs.net and share the series with a colleague.GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. View the full shownotes for this episode at Podcast - GatewayCProduced by GatewayC and Listening Dog Media.DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*
Blade Runner: Paul Franklin's Favourite Sci-Fi Film

Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 46:17


As always there are spoilers ahead! Blade Runner was not a huge hit in 1982 but it did gain a fair few fans on its initial release. One of those fans was a teenager from Cheshire by the name of Paul Franklin who would go on to work on numerous big budget films and win two Oscars for his work as a Special Effects Supervisor on Interstellar and Inception. I spoke to Paul about his first impressions of the film, what makes it special and how it influences Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises.   Apologies for the abrupt ending to this episode. It is late, I've been quite busy and I have other work I really must tend to. Details of the next episode at the bottom of the show notes.  You can follow the podcast on social media on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. If you would like to support the podcast you can become a patron and for £3 or $3 a month you can get ad free versions of the show. https://www.patreon.com/everyscififilm   Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:47 Paul's first impressions 07:11 Influences on Blade Runner 14:01 Syd Mead's design 17:52 A future without Blade Runner 21:28 PK Dick & Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep 23:36 The plight of the androids 27:18 Deckard as replicant 32:01 Influence of Blade Runner on Paul's work 40:45 Vangelis 41:58 ET vs Blade Runner NEXT EPISODE! Next episode we will be discussing the rather striking and uncomfortable 1966 Japanese film The Face of Another. The film is available on Criterion Channel in the US and Canada and on YouTube.  You can check the Just Watch website to see where the film is available in your region.

St John's Hartford
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - Look up... literally!

St John's Hartford

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 30:52


Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - "What is it like for people to come together to worship God?” And “Does it give meaning to life?” David Charlton explores these questions from Ecclesiastes 5, focusing on three key elements: watch your step for God is Holy, listen rather than speak and fulfil your promises to God.

Chester Talking Newspaper
Local weekly news 06/06/2026

Chester Talking Newspaper

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 139:07


Local news from Chester, including 1. A Blacon man has avoided jail despite being convicted of driving and drugs offences. 2. Chester Bible restoration. 3. Chester sex offender breaches his sexual harm prevention order. 4. Giant otter pups making a splash at Cheser Zoo. 5. Tree planting at Chester Zoo. 6. Whistleblowers at The Countess of Chester hospital. 7. Cheshire sucess on reducing knife crime. 8. Chester last leg on gruelling Relay to raise funds for MIND. 9. Petition to review safety at Hoole Bridge. 10. Connah's Quay Central by-election triggered as Bernie Attridge quits Flintshire Council. 11. ‘Beating Heart' of Greenfield Valley Celebrated During Volunteers' Week. 12. Coleg Cambria programme delivers 350,000 hours of student support a year across four sites. 13. Flintshire working farm is one of the highest-rated campsites in the UK. 14. Flint Mountain FC granted voluntary relegation from Cymru North and change name to FC Mountain. (Duration: 2:19:07)

Chaz & AJ in the Morning
Friday, June 5: Caller Pulled Over, Love Island's Only Male Fan, Sketchy Neighbors

Chaz & AJ in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 46:30


Chaz and AJ had the Tribe calling in guesses for ways to get kicked out of a professional sports game, after a fan ran onto the court for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Andre in Cheshire called in to share a story about fighting with English football fans, and wound up being pulled over by the cops during the story. (0:00) Anthony called Chaz and AJ to share with Ruth his love of "Love Island," which he considers to be train-wreck TV. (9:18) Chaz and AJ talked about 1973, since that's the last time the Knicks were NBA Champions. Anyone else remember Coco Wheat? (12:42)  In Dumb Ass News, former Hartford Police Detective Brian Foley was on the phone to talk about the brothel uncovered in Suffolk County. A 67-year-old woman was arrested in connection to the prostitution charges, and the Tribe called in with stories of the sketchy homes that made the news from their neighborhood. (18:47) Pepe's pizza in the house! Kevin Gagliard was in studio with some fresh tomato pies, and then made one of the best pizza commercials of all time, with no time to prep before it all came together. (30:43) 

Vet Times Podcast
Vet Times Extra: Ten years compulsory UK dog microchipping – with Steve Leonard and Fiona Cooke

Vet Times Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 43:07


Ten years on from the introduction of compulsory dog microchipping in the UK – how much has really changed for pets, vets, charities and owners? As one of the UK's leading pet microchip providers, Identichip brings together leading veterinarian Steve Leonard and Fiona Cooke, associate director of policy and impact at Woodgreen Pets Charity, for this Vet Times podcast. Together, they explore the impact of the legislation, ongoing challenges, registration compliance, success stories from practice and charity work and the importance of keeping details up to date. SPONSORED This Vet Times Extra podcast is sponsored by Identicare – the suppliers of Identichip microchips and the Defra-compliant pet database Identibase. Identicare supports vets and animal charities with high-quality microchips, scanners and a dedicated team to help with the full pet protection journey, from implantation and registration to keeping owner details up-to-date. For microchipping support and resources, contact Identichip or visit https://identichip.co.uk/ Steve Leonard qualified from the University of Bristol in 1996. His final year at university was filmed by the BBC for a documentary called “Vet School”. He went on to make many wildlife and veterinary documentaries taking him all over the globe and working alongside some of the planet's most iconic species. Steve has remained a passionate small animal vet and passed his BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Medicine with distinction in 2017. He is the co-founder of Phoenix Vet Practice, a new independent practice in Nantwich, Cheshire that opened in May 2026. Fiona Cooke is associate director of policy and impact at Woodgreen Pets Charity, where she leads the campaigns, policy, research and insights teams. With a background in animal welfare law and policy, she works on issues including pet identification, responsible ownership, and improving outcomes for pets and their owners. Fiona is also a registered clinical animal behaviourist, bringing practical and scientific expertise to her role. She's passionate about animal welfare and keeping pets and people together and has published widely on animal welfare and issues affecting pet owners.

Nighttime on Still Waters
Moonlight on Ox-Eye Daisies

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 38:40 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIt's the night of a blue moon. Following a hot and busy sunny day the canal settles down into a contented stillness. It's a perfect night to join and to sit back, let the quietness wash over us, to relax and to let our minds play with some big ideas. Journal entry: 23rd May, Sunday“Voices lift across the water No words, just sound A copy of Baisao in my hand Lingering over phrases and lines In the soft evening sun. I too have my cup of tea beside me Pine wind among the reeds Carp twist in crystal light Swallows dip low to drink.”Episode Information:In this episode I reflect on Jeff Van Booven's reflections following the previous episode on time.With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

St John's Hartford
John 14:25-26 - God the Holy Spirit

St John's Hartford

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 13:50


John 14:25-26 - Lewis Li explains how the Holy Spirit teaches us and how He reveals Jesus to us.

Who The Hell Are We?
The Abbess of Crewe: Muriel Spark's Watergate in a Convent

Who The Hell Are We?

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 46:12


Muriel Spark wrote it in months while Nixon was still in office. Fifty-two years later, Melanie and Ed test whether the joke still lands. Spark's 90-page novella, subtitled "A Modern Morality Tale," relocates Watergate to a Benedictine convent in Cheshire. The newly elected Abbess Alexandra has bugged the grounds, rigged her election, and reads Yeats and Milton over dinner while her sisters eat dog food. Her working theory is that the world wants a myth and facts don't matter. A stolen thimble doubles as the Watergate burglary; Sister Gertrude, the Kissinger figure, phones in advice from Peru while negotiating between cannibals and vegetarians. Melanie carries Alexandra's strategy forward into 2026 without much trouble; Ed flags the tonal divergence — Spark's abbess is composed and unbothered, where Nixon was paranoid and raving at portraits. The honest verdict is mixed: dry, esoteric, of its time. Glenda Jackson played Alexandra in Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1977 film adaptation Nasty Habits. Related episodes: - Black Narcissus (1947) — https://whothehellarewe.libsyn.com/website/10th-anniversary - Lilies of the Field (1963) — https://whothehellarewe.libsyn.com/website/lilies-of-the-field Full discussion notes and the WTHAW catalog: https://melanieanded.substack.com Who the Hell Are We? is hosted by novelists Melanie Benjamin and Edward Kelsey Moore. New episodes roughly monthly.

Chaz & AJ in the Morning
Friday, May 22: Ronald from Philly, Hot Dogs, Keith's Summer Demands, Memorial Day Tribute

Chaz & AJ in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 33:29


Big Mike was out at Dario's this week, as authentic Philly cheesesteaks were being served in New York, thanks to the Knicks series win over the 76ers. Chaz and AJ had him on this morning to talk about his interview with Ronald from Philly. (0:00) Rick Flavin was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning from Blackie's in Cheshire, serving up some of their iconic hot dogs and relish. (9:08) What should you do this summer? Commander Keith's Top 5 was all about his demands for the best (and only good) season of the year. (23:17)  Tribe member Matt from Colchester called to share a tribute to his brother, Army Sgt. Richard L. Ford. (31:27)

The Running Pod

This week on the Top Flight Show, hosts Chris Parr, Richard “Big Red” Morell, and Cameron Boyek are back together for a packed episode covering everything from altitude camps and treadmill training culture to British racing drama and the rise of trail running.The lads recap the latest Top Flight events, including standout performances at Battersea and the Quayside races, Claire Elms' incredible V60 world record, and Kadar Omar's dominant British Championships victory. Cameron shares stories from training alongside world class athletes in Font Romeu, including insights into lactate testing, treadmill preferences, and the realities of elite altitude training.There's also debate around road vs track racing, wave lights, mixed gender pacing rules, and where the future of running is heading, from track racing to trail ultras. Plus, the team preview this weekend's brand new Cheshire 10K, break down the elite fields, discuss prize money bonuses, and give their predictions for what could be one of the fastest races on the Top Flight calendar.Watch the Cheshire 10K this weekend here - https://youtube.com/live/nf56OhXlFvk?feature=shareAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PopMaster
Put a good run together..

PopMaster

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 14:51


That's the key, sounds simple but how did Pam in Cheshire & Christy in Shrewsbury do?

PIE-Cast
Why Great Advisors Ask Better Questions with Mark Cheshire

PIE-Cast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 18:18


Andi Baldwin and Jacob Parks sit down with Mark Cheshire to explore what truly defines a great rainmaker—and why business development skills can be developed, not just inherited.Drawing on decades of experience as a CEO and client of professional services firms, Mark shares what he looked for when deciding which advisors earned his trust. Through real-world stories, he unpacks the skills that matter most, the role preparation and empathy play in client relationships, and why asking better questions can set advisors apart.The conversation also touches on how COVID disrupted skill development, what younger professionals can do differently today, and the habits Mark consistently saw in the most effective advisors.

The Writer's Room; A 7th Sea Podcast
The Second Manifest | Article 20; And We'll All Hang On Behind

The Writer's Room; A 7th Sea Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 61:59


CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of death, loss of a loved one, and grief. SFX include a muted scream and weeping.And we'll roll the old chariot alongWe'll roll the old chariot alongWe'll roll the old chariot alongAnd we'll all hang on behind-Roll the Old Chariot Sea ShantyNotes from the NarratorThis podcast is proudly endorsed by Chaosium Inc. Visit www.chaosium.com/7th-sea for more information and use the code WRITER10 for 10% off your next site-wide purchase! [Limit one per customer]Support The Writer's Room: patreon.com/thewritersroom7thSupport Emory Kjelsberg, our official artist: https://www.emorykj.com/CastZoé Makrinikolas (Narrator)Mel Lee (Ember)Evan Ackley (Captain Jesse Nkansa)Patrick Keefe (Wayland Greywall)Virginia Houley (Voice of Ursa)SponsorsTen Quills Dice [https://10quillsdice.com/]Patreon OfficersRaven, V, Cheshire, Tarquin, Thryth, Spin, Merlin, and Armani.MusicArcane Anthems (https://www.patreon.com/arcaneanthems) [The Writer's Room]ASKII (https://askii.bandcamp.com/) [Sails, Journey, Within, Wave]Jon Björk (https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/jon-bjork/) [Working it out, Shutdown Rupture]Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com/) [The Innkeeper {Miles Beckett}]Silver Maple (https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/silver-maple/) [Residuum, Unspoken]Adrian Von Ziegler (https://adrianvonziegler.bandcamp.com/) [Ashes, My Everything {Charles's Theme}]SFXEpidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com/)Motion Array (https://motionarray.com/)Fusehive Interactive Media LTD (http://www.fusehive.com/)

Nighttime on Still Waters
More Raven than Rook (The clock-winders)

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 37:13 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailTonight, as the rain falls softly outside and the kettle sings on the hob, we are letting our thoughts roam free. Together, we shine a light into the forgotten corners of history to explore a quiet, essential rhythm; the often-overlooked role of the people who wound the parish clocks, and the precious gift they gave, the burden of time,Journal entry:11th May, Monday“Mother and a host of tiny ducklings (Don't count them. Just enjoy). A raven alights on the One Oak And barks at the morning sky. A thrush peels off notes in triplicate Expansive, avant-garde. I listen with the untutored ears Of a school boy Taken to the Proms.”Episode Information:If you would like to watch my original video that accompanied some of the words that I read in this episode you can find it here: The Last Winding (YouTube link).More photographs featuring some of the inscriptions and the clock mechanism can be found on the podcast's website. With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

Art In Fiction
Women Who Raise Their Voices in Song in The Choir by Carol M. Cram

Art In Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 14:30


Send us Fan MailThis week on The Art In Fiction Podcast, I'm doing something a little different: a solo episode about my new novel, The Choir, listed in the Music category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SHb4USfSeE0The family mystery at the heart of the novel: a great-great-grandmother who left her husband with six children in Victorian England and went on to have seven more children with another man, all documented on Ancestry.com.How a chance discovery about Victorian choral competitions and their cash prizes gave Eliza, the novel's protagonist, her escape route and the plot its engine.The role of Carol's mother, a lifelong learner who helped with research before she passed, and her grandmother Granny, who died at 98 and whose reluctance to "get above herself" shaped the novel's themes of class.Research trips to Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire, where Carol heard the deafening looms firsthand, and to the Birmingham Back-to-Backs, the National Trust's preserved court of working-class Victorian housing.How choir membership was transformative for working-class women in the 1890s; in a world where women had no political voice and no authority at home, a choir gave them a voice that was literally heard.Ruth Henton, Eliza's childhood friend who escaped to the London stage and ends up performing Yum-Yum in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, and how her glamorous but precarious world eventually collides with Eliza's.The real historical figure Mary Wakefield, who launched the competitive music festival movement in England and makes a cameo in the novel.Why The Choir is Carol's most personal novel: her great-great-grandmother and great-grandmother both have roles, and the novel is her way of giving back the stories of working-class women whose lives rarely make it into the historical record.Reading from The Choir:Read more about Carol M. Cram and The Choir at www.carolcram.comAre you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Find out more on her website....

The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson
Margaritas, Morons & Midterms

The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 45:25


-Rob cheers as FBI Director Kash Patel verbally body-slams lawmakers accusing him of partying on the job, while reminding Congress that arresting gang members works a lot better than sipping margaritas with them. -Brigadier General Blaine Holt joins the Newsmax hotline to break down Trump's Beijing visit, China's weakening grip on Iran, and the possibility of major military action in the Middle East. Holt explains that Trump is arriving in China with economic leverage, billionaire allies, and what he calls a “big Cheshire cat smile,” while predicting Iran's regime is heading toward collapse and a historic Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON ETHOS - Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy. Get your FREE quote today at http://Ethos.com/Carson BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth
CHESTER DAY 1 TIPPING | Wednesday | Matt Chapman | Chester Vase | Cheshire Oaks | Newton Abbot

Paddy Power presents From The Horse's Mouth

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 23:59


Matt Chapman is back for Day 1 on the Roodee, running through the card before turning his attention to the Kauto The King Handicap Chase at Newton Abbot. Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube Channel, where you can now find all of our great racing content! https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing It's Chester Day 1 Tipping, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org

Nighttime on Still Waters
Evensong of the Wild

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 37:21 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailJoin us tonight, in the golden glow of a late spring twilight at our favourite mooring spot under the Forest of Arden's mysterious gaze. As twilight begins to fall settle back, relax and enjoy the majestic splendour of the ancient evensong of the wild; a symphony in which every voice has a part. Journal entry:1st May, Friday, Beltane“The dip and swell Of these gently folding fields Home to shadows and sheep And trees who have become Old friends.”Episode Information:This episode features sound recordings made on the South Stratford upon Avon canal on the afternoon and evening of the 25th April 2026. With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

Secure The Insecure
EP353- Real Housewives Of Cheshire Rachel Lugo: I Have A Fear Of Opening Up To People The Real Housewives Of C

Secure The Insecure

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 27:52


The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure this week. Rachel opens up about her childhood and how It changed when her mum left the family home when she was eight years old, having five children in her 20s, losing her parents and the grief journey she went on and what loneliness means to her. Plus we talk all things Real Housewives of Cheshire.You can see Rachel in Real Housewives of Cheshire on ITV2 and ITVX now.Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on YouTube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you follow and rate where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any Questions? and Any Answers?
AQ: Poppy Coburn, Richard Fuller MP, James Murray MP, Hannah Spencer MP

Any Questions? and Any Answers?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 51:40


Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Lymm High School in Cheshire

New England Baseball Journal Podcast
New England Prep Baseball Roundup

New England Baseball Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 29:47


Dan and Pat recap early-season New England prep baseball, discussing the latest prep coaches poll and teams and players standing out. Dexter ranks No. 1 behind deep Division I-level pitching; Austin Prep started hot before losing to Cheshire Academy; Canterbury and Choate Rosemary Hall remain unbeaten; and the ISL features strong starts from Belmont Hill, Nobles, and surprise 3–0 St. Mark's. They note coaching transitions at Cheshire (following an underage drinking incident on a Florida trip) and Phillips Andover, plus early struggles from preseason No. 1 Avon Old Farms and non-league losses for Deerfield. Worcester Academy's Tallon Roseboro and other standout players are highlighted. The episode ends with a “Three Up, Three Down” 1986 Red Sox–Mets trivia contest.   Topics 00:42 Early Season Standouts 00:51 Dexter Loaded Roster 02:02 Undefeated Contenders 03:47 Cheshire Coaching Shakeup 06:08 Andover Transition Stability 07:04 Avon Old Farms Slide 09:45 Deerfield Strategy Explained 11:23 Worcester Transfer Impact 12:39 St Marks Surprise Start 15:42 Belmont Hill Walkoff Win 17:14 Nobles Pitching Returns 17:32 ISL Contenders Breakdown 18:39 Tier Rankings and Bubble Teams 19:49 Standout Prep Players 22:07 Red Sox 86 Trivia Setup 22:58 Red Sox Player Clues 25:24 Mets Legends and Seinfeld Hint 28:01 Tiebreaker and Sign Off

高效磨耳朵 | 最好的英语听力资源
英文名著分集阅读 刘易斯·卡罗尔 《爱丽丝漫游奇境记》part6

高效磨耳朵 | 最好的英语听力资源

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 12:08


Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll单词提示1.clubs (扑克牌)梅花2.diamonds (扑克牌)方块3.hearts (扑克牌)红心4.knave 古英语指侍从5.hedgehogs 刺猬6.mallets 木槌7.flamingos 火烈鸟8.just 公正9.Griffin 狮鹫兽原文Chapter 6: The Queen's Game of CroquetNear the door,there was a rose tree and three gardeners who were looking at the roses in a very worried way. “What's the matter,” Alice said to them.“You see?Miss,” said the first gardener, “These roses are white,but the Queen only likes red roses, and she…”“The Queen,”said the second gardener.Suddenly and at once, the three gardeners lay down flat on their faces.Alice turned round and saw a great crowd of people.It was a pack of cards walking through the garden, they were clubs.They were soldiers and diamonds.And 10 little children, they were Hearts.Next came some Kings and Queens.Then Alice saw the White Rabbit, and behind him, the Knave of Hearts, and last of all, Queen, the King and Queen of Hearts.When the crowd came near to Alice, they all stopped and looked at her.And the Queen said, “Who are you?”“My name is Alice. Your Majesty,” said Alice very politely.But she thought to herself, “They're only a pack of cards. I don't need to be afraid of them.”“And who are these?” said the Queen, looking at the three gardeners.Then she saw the white roses, and her face turned red and angry.“Off with their heads,” she shouted, and soldiers hurried up to take the gardeners away.The Queen turned to Alice.“Can you play croquet?” She shouted.“Yes,” shouted Alice.“Come on,”then shouted the Queen.The crowd began to move on, and Alice went with them.“It's a very fine day,” said a worried voice in her ear.Alice saw that the White Rabbit was by her side.“Very fine,”said Alice.“Where's the Duchess?”Said the rabbit in a hurried voice.“She's in prison, waiting for execution.”“What for?”said Alice.But just then the Queen shouted, “Get two places, and the game began.”It was the strangest game of croquet in Alice's life.The balls were hedgehogs and the mallets were flamingos, and the hoops were made by soldiers who turned over and stood on their hands and feet.Alice held her flamingo's body under her arm, but the flamingo turned its long neck first this way and then that way.At last, Alice was ready to hit the ball with the flamingo's head, but by then the hedgehog was tired of waiting and was walking away across the croquet ground.And when both the flamingo and the hedgehog were ready, there was no hoop.The soldiers,too, were always getting up and walking away.“It really was a very difficult game,” Alice thought.The players all played at the same time, and they were always arguing and fighting for hedgehogs.Nobody could agree about anything.Very soon, the Queen was wildly angry and went around shouting “off with his head” or “off with her head” about once a minute.Alice began to feel worried.“The Queen is sure to argue with me soon,” she thought, “And what will happen to me then?They're cutting people's heads off all the time here. I'm surprised there is anyone left alive.”Just then she saw something very strange, she watched carefully.And after a minute or two, she saw that the thing was a grin.“It's the Cheshire Cat,” she said to herself, “Now I'll have somebody to talk to.”“How are you getting on,” said the cat.When its mouth appeared, Alice waited.“I can't talk to something without ears,” she thought.Slowly, the cat's eyes, then its ears, and then the rest of its head appeared.But it stopped at the neck, and its body did not appear.Alice began to tell the cat all about the game.“It's very difficult to play,” she said. “Everybody argues all the time, and the hooks and the hedgehogs walk away.”“How do you like the Queen,” said the cat quietly.“I don't,”said Alice. “She's very——just.” Then she saw the Queen behind her, so she went on clever, she's the best player here.The Queen smiled and walked past.“Who are you talking to,” said the King.He came up behind Alice and looked at the cat's head in surprise.“It's a friend of mine, a Cheshire cat,” said Alice.“I'm not sure that I like it,” said the King, “But it can touch my hand if it likes.”“I prefer not to,” said the cat.“Well,” said the King angrily.He called out to the Queen, “My dear, there's a cat here, and I don't like it.”The Queen did not look round off with its head, she shouted, “Call for the executioner.”Alice was a little worried for her friend, but when the executioner arrived, everybody began to argue.“I can't cut off a head,” said the executioner, “If there isn't a body cut it off from.”“You can cut the head off,” said the King, “From anything that's got a head.”“If somebody doesn't do something quickly,” said the Queen, “I'll catch everybody's head off.”Nobody liked that plan very much, so they all turned to Alice.“And what do you say?” they cried.“The cat belongs to the Duchess,” said Alice carefully, “Perhaps you could ask her about it.”“She's in prison,” the Queen said to the executioner, “Bring her here at once.”But then the cat's head slowly began to vanish, and when the executioner came back with the Duchess,there was nothing there.The King ran wildly up and down looking for the cat, and the Duchess put her arm round Alice.“I'm so pleased to see you again, my dear,” she said.“Let's get on with the game,” the Queen said angrily, and Alice followed her back to the croquet ground.The game went on, but all the time, the Queen was arguing and shouting “off with his head” or “off with her head”.Soon there were no hoops left, because the soldiers who were the hoops were too busy taking everybody to prison.And at the end,there were only three players left, the King, the Queen and Alice.The Queen stopped shouting and said to Alice, “Have you seen the Mock Turtle yet?”“No,” said Alice, “I'm not sure what a Mock Turtle is.”“Then come with me,” said the Queen, “They found the mock turtle down by the sea. Next to him was a Griffin, asleep in the sun.”Then the Queen hurried away, saying “I have to get on with some executions.”The Griffin woke up and said sleepily to Alice, “It's just talk, you know?They never execute anybody.”Alice was pleased to hear this.She felt a little afraid of the Griffin and the Mock Turtle because they were so large, but they were very friendly and sang songs and told her many stories about their lives.The Mock Turtle was in the middle of a very sad song, when they all heard a shout a long way away, “It's beginning.”“Come on, we must hurry,” said the Griffin.It took Alice by the hand and began to run.翻译第六章:女王的槌球游戏在门边有一棵玫瑰树,还有三个园丁正忧心忡忡地看着那些玫瑰。“怎么了?”爱丽丝对他们说道。“你看,小姐,”第一个园丁说道,“这些玫瑰是白色的,但是女王只喜欢红色的玫瑰,而且她……”“女王,”第二个园丁说道。突然,三个人一下子趴到了地上。爱丽丝转过身,看到了一大群人。那是几副扑克牌在花园里走着,他们是梅花花色。他们是士兵和方块花色。还有十个小孩子,他们是红桃花色。接着是几位国王和几位王后。然后爱丽丝看到了那只白兔,后面跟着的是红桃侍从,最后是王后、国王和红桃王后。当人群靠近爱丽丝时,他们都停了下来,看着她。然后女王说道:“你是谁?”“我的名字是爱丽丝,陛下,”爱丽丝非常有礼貌地说道。但她心里想着:“他们只是几副牌而已。我不需要害怕他们。”“这些是谁?”女王看着那三个园丁问道。然后她看到了那些白玫瑰,她的脸变得通红且愤怒起来。“砍掉他们的脑袋吧!”她大喊道,随后士兵们迅速上前将园丁们带走。女王转向爱丽丝。“你会打槌球吗?”她喊道。“会的。”爱丽丝喊道。“来吧。”女王喊道。人群开始散去,爱丽丝也跟着他们走了。“今天天气真好。”她耳边传来一个担忧的声音。爱丽丝看到白兔就在她身旁。“真好。”爱丽丝说道。“公爵夫人在哪里?”兔子急切地问道。“她在监狱里,等待处决。”“为什么?”爱丽丝问道。但就在这时,女王喊道:“准备两个场地,游戏开始了。”这是爱丽丝一生中见过的最奇怪的槌球比赛。球是刺猬,球棒是火烈鸟,球圈则是由士兵们翻转过来并手脚着地做成的。爱丽丝把火烈鸟的身体夹在胳膊下,但火烈鸟先是把长长的脖子朝这边转,然后又朝那边转。最后,爱丽丝准备用火烈鸟的头去击球,但这时刺猬已经厌倦了等待,正穿过槌球场走开去了。而当火烈鸟和刺猬都准备好后,却没有球圈了,士兵们也总是起身离开。“这确实是一场非常艰难的比赛。”爱丽丝心想。所有选手同时进行比赛,他们总是争吵和争夺刺猬。没有人能达成一致意见。很快,女王变得非常愤怒,每隔一分钟就会大声喊叫“砍掉他的头”或者“砍掉她的头”。爱丽丝开始感到担忧。“女王很快肯定会和我争论起来,”她想,“那我将会怎么样呢?这里一直都在砍人的脑袋。我很惊讶居然还有人活着。”就在那时,她看到了一些非常奇怪的东西,她仔细观察着。过了一两分钟,她看到那东西竟然是一个笑容。“这是柴郡猫,”她自言自语道,“现在我终于有可以交谈的人了。”“你好吗?”猫说道。当它的嘴巴出现时,爱丽丝等待着。“没有耳朵的东西,我无法与之交谈,”她想。慢慢地,猫的眼睛、然后是它的耳朵,接着是它的整个头部都出现了。但它的脖子处停了下来,它的身体没有出现。爱丽丝开始向猫讲述比赛的情况。“比赛非常艰难,”她说。“每个人都在不停地争论,而那些球圈和刺猬们则离开了。”“你觉得女王怎么样?”那只猫轻声问道。“我不...,”爱丽丝回答道,“她……非常公正。”她看到女王在她身后,于是她继续说道,聪明的家伙,她是这里最出色的辩手。女王微笑着走过去了。“你在和谁说话?”国王问道。他走到爱丽丝身后,惊讶地看着猫的脑袋。“这是我的一个朋友,一只柴郡猫,”爱丽丝说。“我不确定我喜欢它,”国王说,“但要是它愿意,它可以触碰我的手。”“我不愿意,”猫说道。“好吧,”国王生气地说道。他对着女王喊道,“亲爱的,这里有一只猫,我不喜欢它。”女王没有转过头去看它的脑袋,她大喊道,“叫刽子手来。”爱丽丝为她的朋友感到有些担心,但当刽子手到来时,所有人都开始争论起来。“我不能砍掉一个脑袋,”刽子手说,“如果没有身体,就无法将其砍下。”“你可以把脑袋砍下来,”国王说,“任何有脑袋的东西都可以。”“要是有人不尽快采取行动的话,”女王说,“我会把大家的脑袋都摘下来。”没有人喜欢这个计划,于是他们都转向了爱丽丝。“那你怎么说?”他们大声问道。“这只猫是公爵夫人养的,”爱丽丝小心翼翼地说道,“或许你们可以问问她这件事。”“她在监狱里,”女王对刽子手说,“马上把她带来。”但随后,那只猫的脑袋开始慢慢消失,当刽子手带着公爵夫人回来时,那里什么都没有了。国王疯狂地跑来跑去寻找那只猫,而公爵夫人则搂住了爱丽丝。“很高兴再次见到你,亲爱的,”她说。“咱们继续游戏吧,”王后生气地说,然后爱丽丝跟着她回到了槌球场地。游戏继续进行着,但整个过程中,王后一直在争吵并喊着“砍掉他的头”或者“砍掉她的头”。很快,所有的球圈都不见了,因为那些充当球圈的士兵们忙着把所有人送进监狱。最后,只剩下国王、王后和爱丽丝三个人了。王后停止了喊叫,对爱丽丝说:“你见过假海龟吗?”“没有,”爱丽丝说,“我不太清楚假海龟是什么。”“那跟我来吧,”王后说,“他们在海边找到了假海龟。它旁边是一只狮鹫,正躺在阳光下睡着呢。”然后王后匆匆离去,说:“我得继续执行一些死刑了。”狮鹫醒来后,睡眼惺忪地对爱丽丝说:“这只是说说而已,你知道吗?他们从不处决任何人。”爱丽丝听到这话很高兴。她对狮鹫和假海龟有些害怕,因为它们体型庞大,但它们非常友好,还为她唱起了歌,并给她讲述了关于它们生活的许多故事。假海龟正在唱着一首非常悲伤的歌,这时他们突然听到远处传来一声喊叫:“开始了。”“快点,我们得赶紧了。”格里芬说道。爱丽丝被狮鹫拉住手,便开始奔跑起来。

The Vinnie Penn Project
Invitation to Cheshire's Rihan

The Vinnie Penn Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 2:41 Transcription Available


Nighttime on Still Waters
Finding Erica (On choosing a boat)

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 33:35 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThere's a warm welcome aboard the Erica tonight. But why the Erica? Why not any of the other boats we viewed and discussed? What was it about the Erica that made her special enough for us to buy, even though there were other boats that seemed to be stronger contenders? How did we know she was the right choice? Jo Bell's brilliant book Boater helps us to find some answers.  Journal entry:12th April, Sunday“From Bridge 55Children and old menLean on Georgian ironworkWarmed by the sunAnd gaze in silenceInto the waters below.One sees timeLike slow watersDrifting past,The other the wonderOf a world unfurling.Maggie plunges her headUnder calm watersRetrieves a stickAnd I thought I sawA smile in her eye.”Episode Information:In this episode I talk about and read a couple of short extracts from poet and industrial archaeologist Jo Bell's Boater: A life on England's waterways including her poem ‘A Marriage.'With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

HistoryPod
17th April 1951: Peak District in northern England formally designated the United Kingdom's first National Park

HistoryPod

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026


The Peak District was selected as the first area to receive this status because of its landscape and its proximity to large populations covering approximately 555 square miles across parts of Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and ...

Little Atoms
Little Atoms 994 - Sian Hughes' No Such Thing As Monday

Little Atoms

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 26:58


Sian Hughes is a writer who grew up in a small village in Cheshire. Her first collection of poetry The Missing was a Poetry Society Recommendation, longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award, shortlisted for the Felix Dennis and the Aldeburgh prizes, and won the Seamus Heaney Award. Sian's first novel Pearl was longlisted for The Booker Prize 2023 and shortlisted for The Authors' Club Best First Novel Award 2024. On this episode of Little Atoms she talks to Neil Denny about her latest novel No Such Thing As Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tailoring Talk with Roberto Revilla
Project Hail Mary, Holy Grail Batteries & Who's Playing Bond Next?

Tailoring Talk with Roberto Revilla

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 28:20


247 Another unscripted Sunday catch-up, and this time Roberto is behind the wheel of his new Mini Electric - loving every second of it - while Jon is still waiting for his Nissan to be returned after nine months in a dealership. Life is unfair. We cover a lot of ground this week, from a film you absolutely need to see to a battery technology that could change EVs forever.Today's conversation covers:•Jon's Nissan saga update - nine months since the car was towed for repairs and still no resolution; a surprise service appointment, a head mechanic who said things he definitely shouldn't have, and how filing a Financial Ombudsman case suddenly made Nissan very interested in picking up the phone•Mini Electric vs BMW M2 - Roberto drove the M2 to Sussex mid-week for speed and efficiency, but the car he keeps finding excuses to drive is the Mini; real-world range (150–170 miles), motorway behaviour, remote parking via phone, and why driving silently past school parents in idling Range Rovers is deeply satisfying•Project Hail Mary - both Roberto and Jon are evangelical about the Ryan Gosling sci-fi film; practical effects, an emotionally hopeful story, and why it might deserve a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nomination; Roberto's slightly dodgy viewing arrangement and why he booked Odeon tickets anyway to clear his conscience•Solid-state battery breakthrough - Finnish startup Donut Lab claims the holy grail: a battery with 400Wh/kg energy density (roughly double current lithium-ion), a potential 5–8 minute full charge, unlimited lifespan, and performance unaffected by heat or cold; if it works, this is the tipping point that makes petrol cars obsolete•Cheshire road trip in the Mini - Roberto is planning to drive the Mini Electric up to Rookery Hall and the Bentley factory visit on 18th May and film the whole thing as a road trip vlog; expect at least two charging stops and a revisit of the earlier road trip format•Books & tech - Jon has finished the Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs biography (spoiler: sad ending) and moved on to Adrian Tchaikovsky's Shards of Earth; the Lego Game Boy gets a playable upgrade via the BrickBoy Kickstarter mod; Jon is deep into Final Fantasy VII Integrade on the Nintendo Switch 2•James Bond - First Light & casting rumours - the IO Interactive Bond game (007: First Light) is roughly six weeks away and Roberto cannot wait, given IO's pedigree on the Hitman series; Louis Partridge (22) is being linked to the role of a younger, prequel-era Bond, and the lads debate whether the whole franchise is heading in a prequel direction while waiting for Denis Villeneuve to wrap Dune•Cinema vs streaming - films are leaving cinemas faster than ever, screens can't fit as many runs of longer films, and both agree Project Hail Mary deserves to be seen again on IMAX - which may well return later in the year

Tailoring Talk with Roberto Revilla
Madrid, Bond & EVs: Easter Weekend Catch-Up

Tailoring Talk with Roberto Revilla

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 19:22


246 Roberto is on his final morning in Madrid - soaking in the city's effortless elegance one last time - while Jon is freshly back from an Easter break in the New Forest. In this episode of our Candid Conversations series, we picked up the phone and just… talked. No agenda, no script, no edits. Exactly as it happened.This week's unscripted conversation covers:•Madrid vs. London living - what Roberto keeps coming back to the Spanish capital for, the food culture, the street energy, and why the fashion just hits differently•Easter in the New Forest - Jon's family catch-up, a delightful 22-month-old second cousin, and the very real pain of UK bank holiday traffic•Electric vehicles deep-dive - the state of public EV charging in Britain, Jon's VW ID4 and its genuinely bizarre “unlock seven times” cable trick, Roberto's new Mini Electric, route planning for a potential Cheshire road trip, and why Top Gear's 50 Best Family EVs list is pure clickbait•Tech on the road - Roberto's real-world verdict on the M5 MacBook Air after editing video on it in Madrid (spoiler: it might be the MacBook for most people), plus speculation about the upcoming Apple Mac Studio M5•Reading & culture - Jon is deep into Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs biography; Roberto has cracked open Ian Fleming's Casino Royale and is discovering Bond on the page is considerably more swarthy - and considerably more chain-smoking - than on screen•A style epiphany - sitting alone in an elegant Madrid hotel bar, Roberto quietly resolves to start dressing with genuine sophistication: suits, winter blazers, and leaving the “late forties dressing like mid-twenties” era firmly behind•Coming up - a potential Fleming novel vs. film review mini-series, the new Bond video game dropping 27th May, and plans to get Alex involved in a future three-way episodeWhether you're a long-time listener or discovering Tailoring Talk Magazine for the first time, this is the kind of honest, rambling, genuinely fun conversation that reminds you why podcasts exist.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 Roberto's Last Morning in Madrid & the iPhone Volume Button Fix02:36 New Forest Easter Break, Bank Holiday Traffic & UK EV Charging Infrastructure05:32 Top Gear's 50 Best Family EVs, VW ID4 Tips & Mini Electric Road Trip Plans08:08 M5 MacBook Air Real-World Review & Apple Mac Studio M5 Rumours10:49 Ian Fleming's Casino Royale Novel vs Film, James Bond's Lifestyle & a Wardrobe Epiphany13:29 Bond Video Game May 2026, Future Episodes & Listener Shoutout

Women and Crime
W&C Reconsidered: The Petit Family (Cheshire Murders)

Women and Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 59:20


Ep 335: Reconsidered: 55 - Cheshire Murders Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Original Airdate: 08/10/21 Jennifer Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to grocery store for their weekly shop, as they often would. However, this fateful trip would be different. Predators who saw a nice car, and what they thought, was an easy target stalked this Family to their home. After Cops are notified, would they be able to arrive in time or would it all turn to Ashes? Sources for Today's Episode: USA Today HBO documentary- Cheshire Murders NY Times CNN CT House GOP Hartford Courant Petit Family Foundation New Haven Register Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne
Episode 3247 –  Navy ship named for Vietnam War Hero Marine COL Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr.

Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 7:38


Episode 3247 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the naming of a Navy destroyer to honor Marine COL Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. The featured story is titled: US Naval ship named after Cheshire native to … Continue reading → The post Episode 3247 –  Navy ship named for Vietnam War Hero Marine COL Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr. first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Nighttime on Still Waters
Between the Borrowing Days

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 29:13 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailJoin us on a noisy and stormy night of high winds at the tail-end of winter as we contemplate the messiness of these between times that lie at the edges of the seasons. In a world used to binaries, these times can feel messy, frustrating and even unsettling. The old idea of ‘borrowing days' helps us to navigate these ‘untidy' seasonal borders in a different way.  Journal entry:30th March, Monday“Sometimes,The canal is silentBiding timeKeeping counsel.Don't askLet things be.At other times,It reaches outWith whispersThat sing soft and lowHolding memoriesOf old friends.”Episode Information:In this episode I recommend Jen Ratcliffe's interviews for the ‘Water Book Club' on her Mess in a Boat Substack.  I also read an extract from Bridget Haggerty's post on the Irish Cultures and Customs website. With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

I Dare You Podcast
Episode 219: The One Brave Yes Rule: Say Yes, Then Figure It Out with Abby Cheshire

I Dare You Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 39:36


You are about to meet someone who doesn't just talk about “living your passion” — she's actually doing it. Chef Abby Cheshire is a private yacht chef, a high school culinary arts teacher, best-selling author, and social media influencer (@abbyinthegalley). During the school year, she's in the classroom shaping the next generation of chefs. But in the summer? She's out on the open water, traveling and cooking global cuisine on a yacht. And Abby's new best-selling cookbook, Passport to Flavor: 100 Global Dishes You Can Make Anywhere, is not just a collection of recipes. It's a passport into some of the coolest places on the planet. And it'll make you want to live a little braver the minute you finish an episode (and the minute you close the book). She's been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, and more, worked with Food Network stars at Super Bowl events, and built a community of over 2.5 million followers across platforms When she's not on the high seas, Abby lives in Central Florida. Grab your passport. Hit play, and say YES to the next big opportunity. Connect with Abby: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: @abbyinthegalley Her website is: abbyinthegalley.com

Deck The Hallmark
Goodbye June

Deck The Hallmark

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 37:12


It's Festive Friday with a powerful family drama! ABOUT GOODBYE JUNE Follows a group of fractured siblings who must come together under sudden and trying circumstances. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR GOODBYE JUNE December 24, 2025 | Netflix CAST & CREW OF GOODBYE JUNE Director: Kate Winslet Writer: Joe Anders Cast: Helen Mirren as June Timothy Spall as Bernie Johnny Flynn as Connor Kate Winslet as Julia Andrea Riseborough as Molly Toni Collette as Helen BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS It's Christmastime, and we meet the Cheshire family — June and Bernie, and their son Connor — in what first feels like a quiet holiday morning. That calm is shattered when Connor discovers his mother collapsed on the kitchen floor. After a frantic call to emergency services, June is rushed to the hospital, and Connor gathers his sisters — Julia, Molly, and Helen — bringing the fractured family back under one roof. The news is devastating: June doesn't have much time left. As the reality sets in, old wounds and unresolved tensions rise to the surface. Connor feels stuck and directionless, still living at home. Helen has distanced herself from the family, both physically and emotionally, building a life abroad rooted in spirituality. Julia and Molly haven't spoken in years, their unresolved conflict having split the family in two. At the center is Bernie, stoic and emotionally reserved, struggling to express what he's feeling as he faces losing his wife. As June's condition worsens, she finds moments of joy in being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Helen, who is expecting her first child, quietly grieves that her baby will never know their grandmother. June's greatest wish becomes clear: she wants her daughters, Julia and Molly, to reconcile.  One evening, as snow falls outside, June asks Julia for permission to let go. Through tears, Julia gives it. June shares a final, poetic hope — that she might return as the snow. With the help of her nurse Angel, she gets her two daughters that are fighting and finally confront their past and begin to heal.  Later, Connor challenges his father to open up and actually deal with the fact that his wife is dying. Bernie doesn't handle it great but ends up showing his love by singing karoke and finally having a heart to heart with Connor.  Knowing June won't make it to Christmas Day, the family comes together to celebrate early, putting on a nativity play in her honor. In the middle of that performance, surrounded by the people she loves most, June passes away. From the wings, Angeli watches as the family begins to process their grief — together. One year later, the Cheshires gather again at Christmas. Helen has welcomed her baby, and Connor has found love with Angeli. As they raise a toast to June, her voice returns through a letter she wrote to her unborn grandchild, reflecting on a life made rich simply by family. As the children run to the window to watch the snow fall, the family finds peace in her memory — and in the love she left behind. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disrupted
What does it mean to decolonize wellness?

Disrupted

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 49:00


Wellness is a multi-trillion dollar industry, but it's not “one size fits all.” For some people of color, Eurocentric beauty standards can be harmful, and trying to achieve an arbitrary wellness goal can actually cause stress. We talk with registered dietician, Dalia Kinsey about the book, Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation. We also talk with and highlight the expertise of two local women in the industry working to make beauty and wellness accessible to all. GUESTS: Dalia Kinsey: Registered Dietician, creator of the Body Liberation for all Podcast, and Author of Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation Maryah Gonzalez: Owner of Haus of Vanity in Cheshire, Conn. Seryna Simmons: Owner of skin and hair care boutique, Seryna’s Holistiq in Middletown, Conn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seeing Red A UK True Crime Podcast
The Murder of Alex Rodda: Cheshire's Teenage Killing

Seeing Red A UK True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 86:42


FLASH PATREON SALE! Help us hit the ONE THOUSAND mark! Get 50% off your first month or YEAR, when you sign up by Sunday 29th March. www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast Use code AC7E3 if it asks for one! This week on Seeing Red, we head to Cheshire to look at the heartbreaking murder of 15-year-old Alex Rodda. Found dead on a quiet country lane in December 2019, Alex's case would expose a grim story of teenage violence, control, and a killing that shocked the local community. We unpack who Alex was, what happened in the lead-up to his death, and how the investigation pieced together the final movements of a boy whose life ended far too soon. It's a devastating case with some deeply unsettling details, and one that left a family, a school, and a town asking how this could happen. Listen to Chalkboard & Chill on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/chalkboard-chill/id1820815026 Listen to Chalkboard & Chill on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LadgbBGW8MtkgmE6d2HnX?si=BWk1gYMORgydcM0F_ZAbeA www.patreon.com/seeingredpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seeingredtw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music arranged and composed by Holly-Jane Shears: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.justthrivehealth.com/CX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nighttime on Still Waters
The Seeds of Spring ('Somewhere, right now')

Nighttime on Still Waters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 30:39 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThe temperature is dropping and it looks like a frosty night is ahead of us. So, why not join us in the Erica's cosy cabin as we contemplate the coming of spring, the therapeutic and philosophical aspects of planting seeds, and joy of sunshine on your shoulders.Journal entry:19th March, Thursday“On Horse Hill The light scrubbed clean By the sharpness of frost Two rooks harry a buzzard pair Who fly on wings Of feathered nonchalance.”Episode Information:In this episode I read the poems ‘Crows in Spring' by John Clare and ‘Everything is Going to be Alright' by David Mahon. With special thanks to Jasmine Wilder from the Tiny Joy Project for the inspirational post 'Somewhere, right now.' With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

The Food Programme
Posh Water

The Food Programme

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 41:48


Should we be taking water more seriously? The emergence of the water sommelier would suggest so. Jaega Wise visits a Cheshire restaurant that now offers its own water menu as well as a Peak District pub with a water bar and a borehole to draw its own spring water. She talks to the co-founder of the Fine Waters Academy Michael Mascha who believes that water should be appreciated as a product with its own terroir and hears from Dr Natalie Lamb, a water industry expert who has been trained to appreciate the virtues of tap water. Whether hard or soft, still or sparkling - the Food Programme takes a closer look at the liquid we all too often take for granted.Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Robin MarkwellProgramme contains a clip of the Only Fools And Horses Episode "Mother Nature's Son", written by John Sullivan, first broadcast on BBC TV on 25th December, 1992

TopMedTalk
Perioperative Medicine Policy, Regions, and Integrated Care Boards: Localising a National Strategy

TopMedTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 19:04


At the Royal College of Anaesthetists' Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) Perioperative Leads Day in London, host Andy Cumpstey speaks with James White, a perioperative medicine clinician (and qualified general practitioner) working within the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside, serving as Clinical Lead for Perioperative Medicine and contributing to national improvement work with the Centre for Perioperative Care, Simon Rang, consultant anaesthetist at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust who also contributes to national healthcare improvement work including with the Centre for Perioperative Care, and Denny Levett, Director of the Centre for Perioperative Care, and a Professor of Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care and Consultant at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton. The conversation covers how UK perioperative medicine policy is implemented through evolving NHS structures. They explain the relationship between national policy (Department of Health, NHS England) and delivery via regions, integrated care boards (ICBs), and local trusts, emphasizing integrated pathways spanning primary and secondary care, particularly post-COVID. James outlines five core requirements: early perioperative screening, proactive optimization/prehabilitation, maintaining health while waiting, listing patients only when medically fit, and shared decision-making. The guests discuss how regional and ICB networks share solutions, address variation and barriers (including finances and culture), and use CPOC guidance and resources alongside initiatives like GIRFT to support consistent implementation. -- Join us at Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM) World Congress 2026 in London. Be part of a global conversation as clinicians from around the world gather between 7-9th July at the British Library in London. Three days of evidence-based perioperative medicine, global insights, and expert debate—featuring speakers including Michael Marmot and Ken Rockwood. Register here - https://ebpom.org/product/ebpom-world-congress-2026/

Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
2054 - Comic Talk: Previews for April '26

Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 98:59


Comic Talk, Previews and Reviews! Joining us for this multi-topic episode is Juan Castro, comic book Inker, Illustrator, and ultra-talented member in the CGS Community! Along with hearing about Juan's latest projects and his appearance at La Mole Convention in March, we also discuss comic book inking, give our recommendations for April comic coming attractions, give thoughts on Cheetah & Cheshire, Wonder Man, the Muppet Show Special, and this year's Gallifrey One, and so much more! (1:38:59)