Podcasts about Devizes

Welcome to the livestream of Maryport Street Baptist Chapel in Devizes, Wiltshire (UK). You are welcome to join us in person or here online if you do not have a local Bible-believing fellowship that you can attend. We trust that this service is God honouring and a blessing to your soul. If you would like to make contact then please email: pastor@maryportstreetbaptist.org.uk or visit our website at www.maryportstreetbaptist.org.uk CCLI Number: 5667069

I can't wait for you to dive into this week's episode with Samantha Drury Shore who is the Chair of Sustainable Devizes, not too far from me in Wiltshire, and who has spear-headed their brilliant swap events that now run on a regular basis. Sam shares with us how they got started with their first event and shares her experiences of what works for these kind of events, and the nitty gritty of the logistics and organising. It's another wonderful example of, in the words of listener Tamasin, "perfectly normal people discovering they can change things". I found it really inspiring and despite being someone who really isn't good at, or particularly enjoys, organising events, it's really got me fired up and thinking about whether I can persuade a couple of friends to help me organise something locally!Samantha Drury Shore LISTEN... USEFUL LINKS:Samantha Drury Shore- Website- Substack- Instagram- Linked In- Swap Shops ToolkitSustainable Devizes- Links- Facebook pageFires and Facism filmNothing New in '22Clothes piling up in Atacama DesertChippenham Uniform Exchange[187] - No Crap Parties with Charlotte Mason-Curl

This is the fourth and final episode of our series examining the 1860 Road Hill House murder, the case that gave birth to modern detective fiction. Previous episodes covered the murder of three-year-old Francis Saville Kent, Detective Inspector Jonathan Whicher's groundbreaking investigation, and the five years of cold case torment that preceded Constance Kent's confession.The gallery was packed to suffocation. July 21, 1865. Five years they'd waited for this moment. Five years since Francis Saville Kent was found with his throat cut in the family privy. Five years since Inspector Whicher accused Constance Kent of murdering her baby brother—and was destroyed for saying so. When the clerk asked how she pleaded, Constance spoke one word: "Guilty." No mitigation. No excuse. No insanity defense that might have saved her from prison.When Constance Kent stood in the prisoner's dock at Devizes Assizes on July 21, 1865, she refused the insanity defense her counsel had carefully prepared. Instead, she pleaded guilty to murdering her three-year-old half-brother Francis—a single word that silenced the packed courtroom and condemned her to death.But Queen Victoria's government commuted her sentence. At sixteen when she committed the murder, Constance had carried the secret for five years before confessing voluntarily. She served twenty years in Victorian prisons—first at Millbank, then Fulham Refuge—transforming from a troubled teenager into a model prisoner who educated herself and learned nursing skills.In 1886, a woman named Ruth Emilie Kaye boarded the ship Carisbrooke Castle bound for Sydney. Constance Kent ceased to exist. For fifty-eight years, she built a new life in Australia, rising to Matron at several institutions, nursing the sick and elderly, living in quiet anonymity until her death at one hundred years old in 1944. No one in Australia knew they were burying England's most notorious Victorian murderess.Key Case DetailsTrial and Sentencing (July 1865):Thirty-minute trial at Devizes AssizesJustice Willes presiding, John Duke Coleridge defendingGuilty plea rejected insanity defenseDeath sentence commuted to life imprisonmentPrison Years (1865-1885):Twenty years served at Millbank and Fulham prisonsModel prisoner with no disciplinary incidentsSelf-educated in nursing skillsRelease conditional on leaving EnglandAustralian Reinvention (1886-1944):Emigrated as Ruth Emilie Kaye aboard Carisbrooke CastleNursing career spanning four decadesMatron at Parramatta Industrial School for GirlsMatron at Pierce Memorial Nurses' Home for twenty-one yearsDied April 10, 1944, at age 100, identity unknownLiterary Legacy:Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone (1868) directly inspired by the caseSergeant Cuff character modeled on Inspector WhicherFoundation for Sherlock Holmes and entire detective fiction genreInspector Whicher died June 29, 1881—exactly twenty-one years after the murder nightFrancis Saville Kent was three years and ten months old when he died. He was not a plot device or a mystery to be solved. He was a child with dark hair and bright eyes who ate his porridge at a small table by the window, who played in the June sunshine of a Wiltshire garden, whose small voice fell silent on a night that would echo through a century and a half of English history. He was not the mystery. He was the cost.Historical Context & SourcesThis series draws extensively from Kate Summerscale's The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2008), the definitive modern account based on extensive primary research. Original trial transcripts from the National Archives and contemporary newspaper coverage from The Times and Morning Post (1860-1865) provided additional verification. Bernard Taylor's Cruelly Murdered (1979) contributed alternative perspectives on William Saville-Kent's potential involvement—a mystery that remains unresolved.Resources & Further ReadingKate Summerscale's The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detectiveremains the essential text for understanding this case. Readers interested in the literary legacy should explore Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone (1868), widely considered the first modern English detective novel. The Victorian crime history section at the National Archives maintains original documents from the investigation and trial.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/foul-play-crime-series/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In last week's episode with Gerard, we talked about how smaller commercial property deals can quietly outperform expectations — and it got me thinking about where people actually start.So I did what most investors do.I went on Rightmove.In this episode, I walk through four real, entry-level commercial properties I found and explain how I'd genuinely think about them as an investor — not to pitch deals, but to show you the decision-making process behind them.These aren't perfect assets. That's the point.Why entry-level commercial property is often the best place to learnHow I assess risk beyond just headline yieldWhy freehold matters more at lower price pointsHow lease events can be learning opportunities, not problemsThe difference between passive income and operational optionalityA small freehold retail unit in Minehead, producing £4,700 pa — and why I'd consider it purely as a lease-renewal practice assetA high-yield dental lab in Wolverhampton — and why yield alone never tells the full storyA piece of land in Avonmouth, where I explore parking income versus container storage and what actually governs those decisionsA retail unit in Devizes, letting for £600–£650 pcm — and why deals like this are often overlooked by investors crossing over from residentialYour first commercial property doesn't need to be exciting.It needs to teach you how to own the next one properly.This episode is about building confidence, understanding leases, and learning how to spot opportunity — not chasing the biggest yield on paper.If you're looking at a commercial property (or thinking about buying your first one) and want a second pair of experienced eyes on it, you can book a call with me and the NC Real Estate team.We'll talk through:whether the deal stacks upwhere the real risks sitand how it fits into a longer-term commercial property strategy

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Morning chat: 3 things that made me feel old this weekMessage me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

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Morning chat: What to do if you struggle with eating when working from homeMessage me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

Morning chat: Any tips to help with sugar cravings?Message me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

Morning chat: 50% of us struggle to do thisMessage me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

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Morning chat: Does the good cause the bad?Message me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

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Morning chat: What these studies tell us about longevity and diseaseMessage me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

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Morning chat: Does fasting make you lose more fat than calorie restriction?Message me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

Morning chat: How much protein do I actually need?Message me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

Morning chat: I'd forgotten how good it feels to be fit!Message me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

Morning chat: Struggling for motivation Monday?Message me with “kickstart” and I'll get you the detailshttps://youtube.com/shorts/Sq0JnIKtdTg?si=3UjdL-Gs0K6MlYy0www.FruciFit.com Helping Wiltshire ladies 40+ get fit and ditch the yo-yo dieting

I'm here today with Buddy Muns, a student in high school and founder of Lunch Box Buddy, a food program that distributes free lunches to local students during the summer. He has distributed over 1600 lunches in just 6 WEEKS; that's like 50 lunches a DAY! He has made sure that NO child remains hungry in his local town, Devizes. He was alarmed by the number of students which relied on free school lunches that were being plunged into no free food, summer. Acknowledging the rising food costs, he went on a mission to let children have good food each day.Learn more: https://lunchboxbuddy.co.uk/Sponsor a lunch: https://lunchboxbuddy.co.uk/sponsor-a-lunch/Become a business sponsor: https://lunchboxbuddy.co.uk/business-sponsorship/ About the host: Siddharth (Sid) Vikram is a young innovator, inventor, speaker, multi-event presenter and co-host of the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT)Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629  Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/  #InnovationWorldPodcastSeries #LunchboxBuddy #BuddyMuns #YoungPodcasters #SiddharthVikram #PayItForward #YoungEntrepreneurs

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Episode Summary: Freedom, tolerance, and human dignity only exist in Christian nations. In this episode, we dive into Tory (Conservative) Member of Parliament Danny Kruger's viral speech on England's Christian foundations, exploring the myth of public neutrality and the consequences of abandoning a moral anchor. From parish life and common law to the sanctity of life and public office, we trace how Christian ideas shaped institutions that protect the weak and restrain the strong—and why leaving that framework vacant invites new “gods” to take their place.We examine the moral vacuum Kruger identifies: the rise of secular ideologies, the growth of Islam in Britain, and the hybrid “woke” creed mixing pagan revivals, Christian heresies, and modernist power theories. Rather than caricatures, we look at what these forces do to families, schools, and civic trust, and why a politics of grievance cannot sustain a free society. Along the way, we wrestle with difficult issues—late-term abortion, assisted dying, and repentance in public life—while charting a path for Christians to reclaim moral authority in politics and culture.From Alfred to Wesley to Wilberforce, history shows that revival can transform nations when the Church acts as the nation's conscience. This conversation invites listeners to take ownership of the ideas, responsibilities, and institutions we inherit—and consider what it will take to restore freedom, truth, and hope for future generations.Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

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Will you get that good run in & how did Jemma in Devizes & Karen in Trowbridge get on?

Two local paddlers, living in County Clare, have achieved an extraordinary feat on the international stage. Paul Austin, from O'Briensbridge, and Killaloe man Barry Walsh, representing Shannon Paddlers Kayaking Club, successfully completed the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race over the Easter weekend. The 125-mile endurance race is widely regarded as the toughest non-stop kayak/canoe event in the world. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Barry Walsh, from Killaloe and Paul Austin, from O'Briensbridge, who completed the world's longest non-stop canoe race. Photo(C): Clare FM

This week, we're taking a detour from the typical tales of rock ‘n' roll life to dive into Jed's roots. Contrary to popular belief, Jed isn't from Bath—Google got it wrong! He's actually from the quaint market town of Devizes. Nestled just outside of Bath, Devizes is rich with history, built around the magnificent Devizes Castle. It's a place where merchants once peddled their wares to castle-goers, and today, the town still hosts a bustling farmer's market. Jed paints a vivid picture of Devizes, highlighting its vibrant arts community and unique events, like the annual confetti battle—a quirky tradition where cannons blast confetti into the air. This picturesque town, though small, holds a special place in Jed's heart. Despite its modest size of about 16,000 people, Devizes boasts a robust cultural scene, including a two-week arts festival that kicks off with the confetti battle. Jed's memories from his hometown, combined with his early days in Bath, reveal a charming, idyllic upbringing that contrasts beautifully with his high-energy life on tour. Stay tuned as we continue our hometown tour with the rest of The Struts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're taking a detour from the typical tales of rock ‘n' roll life to dive into Jed's roots. Contrary to popular belief, Jed isn't from Bath—Google got it wrong! He's actually from the quaint market town of Devizes. Nestled just outside of Bath, Devizes is rich with history, built around the magnificent Devizes Castle. It's a place where merchants once peddled their wares to castle-goers, and today, the town still hosts a bustling farmer's market. Jed paints a vivid picture of Devizes, highlighting its vibrant arts community and unique events, like the annual confetti battle—a quirky tradition where cannons blast confetti into the air. This picturesque town, though small, holds a special place in Jed's heart. Despite its modest size of about 16,000 people, Devizes boasts a robust cultural scene, including a two-week arts festival that kicks off with the confetti battle. Jed's memories from his hometown, combined with his early days in Bath, reveal a charming, idyllic upbringing that contrasts beautifully with his high-energy life on tour. Stay tuned as we continue our hometown tour with the rest of The Struts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rare reappearance for the Madaxeman Podcast as a part new, part old crew heads down to the West Country for a bit of Hard Rock, a lot of beer, pubs and food, and eventually some rather eclectic analysis of a variety of unsuccesful army lists from the recent ADLG competitions held at the Attack! show in Devizes. Join me, Dave from The Podcast, Another Dave (technically "the Dave formerly known as Pants"), Jason and Steve as we take you gently down Melksham Way.  (Apologies in advance for some of the audio - there are a lot of clicks and hisses in one section towards the start. It's been a while so our audio setup was even further away from being describable as "slick", and my editing was even more rusty than has been the case in any of the previous hundred+ amateurish episodes. It's a low bar I know... ) As usual: The lists we discuss are available on the Madaxeman website's ADLG Wiki The ADLG content starts about 22:45 in, so you can either start, or stop listening then as you choose There will be a video version of this on my YouTube channel The incidental sad violin music is (perhaps unsurprisngly) "Sad Violin 2", by TheFlyFishingFilmmaker , (License: Attribution 4.0)

Don Randal MBE was born in Dartford and joined the City Of London Police cadets. He loved his time as a cadet and recalls this time with fondness. His adventures with the cadets included a canoe race from Devizes to Westminster and an 18 mile run from Barnstable to Croyde Bay. He was also part of the team that were National Life Guards Champions. Don became a regular officer in the City Of London in 1969, This was a time when radios had just been introduced and officers were reliant on the police boxes with lights on top to get instructions to attend incidents. Don spent most of service at Wood street. He became a motorcyclist and had the opportunity to be first on scene. This was the case for the Tower of London Bombing and he was 2nd on scene at the Old Bailey Bombing.Don cites hard work and self-motivation as being his key to success in both the police and civilian life.After 25 years' service Don was enticed by the private sector and made the tough decision to leave the city of London Police. He became a valued member of JP Morgan where he worked until he took up a role with the Bank Of England.Don recalls the day of 7/7 bombing and the loss of a member of staff during the attack at Tavistock Square. Don has been instrumental in putting together some of the greatest initiatives that the City Of London has seen. Project Griffin gained such momentum that Don was invited to New York where he met senior management of the NYPD. The result of the meeting was the adoption of the scheme by the Big Apple.Dons ability to engage partners and bring them with him is well renowned. He has overseen the initiative relating to Violence Against Women and Girls known as Prevent VAWG. CC Lucy D'Orsi had approached Don and asked if he could arrange a meeting to discuss the issues around the issues and this was the motivation for the initiative. 1 Lombard Street is a Safe Haven under the scheme, The Ned and Fortnum and Mason are about to join too. The strap line is Our Safer City which can be transferred to any city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wiltshire has more chalk hill figures than any other county in the UK, with no fewer than eight white horses carved into its rolling hills. They're all slightly different, and were carved into the hillsides at different times, often to mark an important occasion such as the coronation of Queen Victoria. In this programme, Helen Mark visits some of them - from the oldest and probably best-known one at Westbury, to the much smaller and less prominent horse at Broad Town near Swindon. She finds out about their history and significance, and asks why they became so popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The tradition continues into the present-day, with the most recent horse, at Devizes, created in 1999 to mark the Millennium. The white horses are a key feature of the Wiltshire landscape, and have become an unofficial emblem of the county.The horses have to be regularly maintained. Left unattended, they would gradually revert to nature, become overgrown with weeds and lichen and simply disappear. In Broad Town, Helen meets up with a team of volunteers who are spending their Sunday morning perched on a steep hillside, weeding and putting fresh lime powder onto their horse, to keep it white and visible.As well as its horses, Wiltshire is also home to carvings with a military connection - in the shape of regimental badges and insignia. There's also a map of Australia, a YMCA logo, and even a giant kiwi. Helen visits some of the military carvings at Fovant near Salisbury, and finds out how they were created by soldiers stationed at training camps in the area during the First World War. She discovers that they're still important to the county today, more than a century on.Produced by Emma Campbell

British politicians love to invoke the family, from John Major's "Back to Basics" campaign, to New Labour's "hardworking families" - and now a prominent strain of the Conservative right says parents sticking together for the sake of the children is "the only possible basis for a safe and successful society". By turning family values into a political football, are they in denial about the way society has developed this century? For decades, single-person households have been the fastest-growing demographic and younger generations are re-defining romantic commitments and their purpose.Is the erosion of traditional structure around marriage and family a destructive thing for society, or does it offer the kind of freedom and individual choice denied to previous generations? Presenter: Zoe Strimpel Producer: David Reid Editor: Clare FordhamContributors: Danny Kruger, Conservative Member of Parliament for Devizes and Co-Chair of the New Conservatives: Committing to a Better Politics. Dr. Ruth Beecher, Historian of Modern Britain and the United States, Birkbeck, University of London Prof. Deborah Cohen, Richard W. Leopold Professor of History at Northwestern University. Prof. Sasha Roseneil, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sussex. Prof. Sylvie Fogelj-Bijaoui, sociologist specialising in gender, human rights, the family and the kibbutz. Daisy Lees, resident of Old Hall Chris Lees, resident of Old Hall Rob Connigale, resident of Old Hall

Campaigners have launched a legal challenge to the Government over the rules about fertilising farmland with sludge from sewage works. The group alleges it's abandoned its pledge to protect farmland from harmful chemicals. All week we're talking about brassicas; and today it's cauliflowers. Phil Collins grows veg across 150 acres, just north of Devizes in Wiltshire, with 20 acres of brassicas. One of the biggest ever dam removals has been completed in Aberdeenshire. The Garlogie dam was built as part of a now defunct local hydro electric scheme in the 1920s. Its demolition opens up part of the River Dee to Atlantic salmon for the first time in more than 100 years. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Can the Conservative Party escape its existential crisis? On this week's #NCFWhittle we are joined by one of parliament's leading political thinkers, traditionalist conservative Danny Kruger MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Devizes and sometime political secretary to then Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Mr. Kruger's new book is "Covenant: The New Politics of Home, Neighbourhood and Nation", in which he offers a thoughtful and rounded call for a conservatism that values family and community over self-interest and social atomisation: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Covenant-Pol... Kruger tells us that contemporary conservatism can easily be seen as a hollowed-out creed. Combining heartless free-market individualism with an unthinking social liberalism - or else simple authoritarian populism - it offers little to those whose sense of meaning is securely rooted in their families, communities and country. Kruger argues that we must restore the sources of virtue and belonging that underpin the good life by repairing the covenantal relationships of love and partnership that underpin our families, local communities and ultimately our country. We must, he contends, go beyond a politics based purely on individual autonomy, social atomisation and self-worship. By examining the most fundamental questions of love, sex, life and death, ranging from marriage to assisted dying, Kruger charts a course towards a conservatism that can respond humanely and wisely to the social, environmental and economic crises that face us. This riposte to both liberal orthodoxy and the authoritarian right is unmissable for anyone interested in British politics. It's a key contribution to the debate on how the Conservative Party can respond to its current crisis. To order Danny Kruger's book please see here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Covenant-Pol... --------------- SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube (click the Subscribe Button underneath the video and then Click on the Bell icon next to it to make sure you Receive All Notifications) AUDIO: If you prefer Audio you can subscribe on itunes or Soundcloud. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... SUPPORT/DONATE: PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS - ONE TIME & MONTHLY: You can donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/#do... It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: https://www.youtube.com/@NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)

Meet Anna Stishova, an adventurous paddler hailing from Russia, whose paddling journey began in the UK in 2011. With a strong initial focus on white water kayaking, Anna's path took an unexpected turn towards flat water marathon racing due to various challenges she encountered along the way. As a dedicated paddler, Anna not only pursued her own goals but also became a staunch advocate for inclusivity in the sport. Let's delve into Anna's inspiring story of determination and community impact. Overcoming Obstacles and Chasing Dreams: In 2015, Anna faced a significant setback when an elbow injury from a bike accident forced her to put her athletic pursuits on hold for six months. However, Anna's indomitable spirit remained unwavering. In 2016, she earned her Coaching Paddlesports qualification and generously volunteered at the Leaside Trust in London, sharing her knowledge and passion for the sport. Anna's ultimate aspiration was to complete the formidable Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race, a challenging 125-mile-long journey often referred to as the "Kayaker's Everest." Undeterred, she participated in this demanding race twice, first in 2017 and then in 2018, paddling in a K1 kayak. Although her first attempt resulted in disqualification on Day 3 due to a minor time delay, her second endeavour faced unexpected adversities as adverse weather and treacherous water conditions forced the entire race to halt on Day 2. During her time at Leaside, Anna crossed paths with Sirin Arif Gisel, a young Turkish girl who had relocated to the UK from Romania. Recognising Sirin's potential, Anna invited her to be her Junior-Veteran kayak crew for the 2019 DW race. Their collaboration paid off handsomely as they successfully completed the race, becoming the first female Muslim K2 crew to conquer the DW challenge. With Anna's achievement, she became the first hijabi Muslim woman, to finish the race. Life's Transformations and Continued Resilience: In 2019, Anna tied the knot shortly before the DW race and subsequently moved to Bolton. The following year, she experienced the joys of motherhood, along with the challenges posed by the Covid-19 lockdowns. Anna herself contracted the virus in April 2020 and continues to deal with its lingering effects.  Furthermore, the combination of a demanding pregnancy, labor, and the pandemic led to a decline in her fitness levels. However, Anna discovered solace and rejuvenation by joining the Bolton Canoe Club toward the end of that challenging year. Her passion for paddling even inspired her stepchildren to explore the sport. Advocacy and Recognition: Anna's dedication and remarkable achievements within the paddling community did not go unnoticed. In 2021, she was honoured to become a #ShePaddles Ambassador for British Canoeing, serving as a role model and advocate for female participation in the sport. She also joined the Inclusion Advisory Group for British Canoeing, actively contributing to the development of the organisation's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy for the years 2022 to 2026. Looking ahead, Anna continues to be a shining example of perseverance, determination, and the power of inclusivity in the world of paddlesports. Her journey serves as an inspiration to all those who dare to chase their dreams, overcome obstacles, and make a lasting impact on their communities. *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast! Tune in every Tuesday at 7am UK time. Hit the subscribe button to stay updated and ensure you never miss a show. If you believe in the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media, especially in relation to adventure and physical challenges. You can show your support by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Thank you for joining me on this journey.   Show notes Who is Anna Moving to the UK in 2003 at 20 years old Her love for paddlesports Her childhood and growing up in Russia  Getting introduced to the outdoors Festivals and kayaking in Siberia Wanting to start over in the UK Her first big rafting trip at 18 Not knowing where to paddle in the UK Converting to Islam & getting married  Losing herself and going through a hard time Visiting her parents in 2011 and going on a 21 day kayaking trip with friends in Siberia  Wolves & bears! Getting back into paddling again once back in the UK Finding a local canoe club How things have changed over the past 10 years Hiring a coach  Struggling with barriers in white water rafting and needing to make a pivot Getting into flat water marathon racing Being better suited to endurance  Kayaking marathons Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race  Persevering with the race and going back 3x Deciding to enter as a Junior (aged between 15-19 years old) & Veteran Team  Finding her team mate, Sirin Arif Gisel Dealing with the death of a competitor during the end of the race The lessons and learning from completing the race The support from the flatwater community  The mental challenges while being out on the river Being a role model Feeling judged by the non paddling muslin community Using water sports as a way to have time to herself  Motherhood and continuing with paddlesports Not being able to get out and paddle during the lockdowns Getting back into paddlesport  Dealing with a back injury and not being able to get back into a kayak Taking up Stand Up Paddle boarding  Being a She Paddles Ambassador (2021-2022)  Being a member of the Inclusion Advisory Group for British Canoeing  How to connect with Anna on Instagram & Facebook Follow #ShePaddles hashtag on Instagram Advice for women who want to try new things    Social Media Instagram: @KayakingHijabi  Facebook: @KayakingHijabi     

We're back for season 4! Summer break may be over, but the summer heat is hanging on. So let's travel to the British isles, have a pint, and learn about haunted pubs/inns! Dr Evan discusses two Black Swan Inns - one in Devizes, the other in York - and wonders why you'd leave out a cursed chair. Dr. Ed takes us to a VERY old home, the Ancient Rams Inn, which may be home to a succubus. Are there any 1,000 year old buildings that AREN'T haunted? As always, thank you for listening and share this episode with your friends!

We saw two mini conferences this week from Tory Land: both the National Conservative conference and the Social Conservative Democratic Organisation had speakers from across the party both claiming they know what is best for members going forward. Are we about to see a full blown Tory identity crisis?Allison predicts the last nail in the Conservative coffin might be on the horizon when the net immigration figures are released next week, whilst Liam thinks that the potential betrayal of the Tory manifesto could see more extreme political forces try to grab their votes. Joining our co-pilots this week is Danny Kruger, MP for Devizes, who boards the rocket to tell our co-pilots that he thinks there is a dominating presence in the heart of government that is preventing the party's manifestos from being fulfilled.And diving into the mailbag, one listeners plea to Universities has our co-pilots seething…Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Listen to Chopper's Politics: https://www.playpodca.st/chopper |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen Price, is a former British Army Officer who spent the entirety of 2022 undertaking an extreme set of adventure and endurance challenges on behalf of the Veteran's Foundation.  The solo challenge she set herself was to complete 12 challenges in 12 months, in quick succession. The challenges were multi-discipline and included the Devizes to Westminster international canoe race, an ironman, a multistage desert ultra-marathon, summit of Aconcagua, and a 1000 mile self supported Lands' End to John O'Groats cycle. None of the challenges were events she had attempted before and, in total, she covered over 3500km and climbed two of the Seven Summits.  Jen has raised nearly £35,000 for the Veterans' Foundation and she continues to fundraise in her spare time by speaking about the challenges at schools, universities and business. She also has two outstanding challenges to go this year (replaced due to severe weather) which she will also fundraise for: paddle boarding across the English channel and climbing the famous Matterhorn.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.  You can support the Tough Girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media - especially in relation to adventure and physical challenge by signing up as a patron. www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.    Show Notes Joining the Army in 2012 Why she joined the Army  Deciding to raise funds for the Veterans' Foundation  Being inspired by the Tough Girl Podcast! Her role in the Army and being physical robust Doing cross country ski racing and competing for the Army Joining the cadets at university  Deciding to leave the army after 10 years How the dream was turned into a plan - the practical steps that were taken Starting with the desert marathon and building the rest of the challenges around it Paying for the adventures and challenges  Being able to borrow equipment to help keep costs down Being supported by her friends and family  Being frugal to keep costs down The stress of planning and doing challenges throughout the year Training for the variety of challenges  The challenges of the desert marathon (challenge 10) and feeling broken Self appreciation and not putting so much pressure on herself to achieve Dealing with the feelings of shame Her experience with climbing Aconcagua and the challenges she faced with the cold and the altitude 28% oxygen!! Doing a 1000 mile solo self supported Lands' End to John O'Groats cycle The 2 remaining challenges left for 2023 The lessons learned from the challenges Sharing more about experience addiction  Taking a step back from adventuring and figuring out the next steps in her life If you're not on an adventure, you should be planning your next one” How to connect with Jen Wanting to write a book about the challenges Final words of advice for other women and girls Not caring what other people think and why it can be powerful    Social Media Website: jennevolve.co.uk   Instagram: @jennevolve Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/team/teamridge