Podcasts about Exmoor

Bonus feature - British wolverines?Our first guest Darren was asked to despatch a troublesome fox in south Wales in 1998. In the snowy conditions he actually saw a puma though his gun sights – he re-lives the high emotions on the winter hillside as bright green eyeshine stared back.  Rick and Darren also consider the prospects of a big cat  being trapped, and they discuss an event in 2011, when the police and the Home Office verified a plaster cast as from a puma-like big cat.For our second guest we return to Exmoor Zoo, meeting owner Danny Reynolds. He briefs us on the new female black leopard, Bagheera. She is a lively three year old, who enjoys playful stalking of the visitors and keepers.Exmoor Zoo also hosts two wolverines, last known in Britain 8,000 years ago, or has this podcast found that they are back somehow?  We discuss some footage which might hold the clues, with some extracted stills on the Big Cat Conversations website. Danny and Rick discuss the traits of wolverines, a big type of mustelid, both in the wild and at the zoo. Words of the week:  talon   &   Gulo gulo26 March 2025 

HITM: We continue our Breeds of the Alphabet with the Exmoor Pony, Dr. Janice Holland answers some listener horse health questions and some weird news. Plus as a bonus, everyone gets the post show today, listen in… Auditor Post Show: Auditor Shelby and her amazing story of her first and second pony. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3650 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Dr. Janice Holland of Wilson College | LinkedInGuest: Amanda Casselman of Healing H'Arts Equestrian CenterAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network, RideTV and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:40 - Daily Whinnies10:32 - Amanda Casselman22:02 - Dr. Janice Holland30:00 - Weird News55:30 - Auditor Post Show

HITM: We continue our Breeds of the Alphabet with the Exmoor Pony, Dr. Janice Holland answers some listener horse health questions and some weird news. Plus as a bonus, everyone gets the post show today, listen in… Auditor Post Show: Auditor Shelby and her amazing story of her first and second pony. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3650 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Dr. Janice Holland of Wilson College | LinkedInGuest: Amanda Casselman of Healing H'Arts Equestrian CenterAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network, RideTV and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:40 - Daily Whinnies10:32 - Amanda Casselman22:02 - Dr. Janice Holland30:00 - Weird News55:30 - Auditor Post Show

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Daniel Lee Barnett is just 15 years old and is a Bigfoot Researcher, Podcaster, Author, Director and Conference Organizer. Daniel, is an autistic teenager with a profound love for cryptozoology, from Bigfoot to the Exmoor Beast, Daniel's passion drives him to explore the outdoors, interview global experts, and delve into the mysteries of cryptids. Supported by his family and professional researchers, Daniel's journey offers a unique lens into the world of cryptozoology. He currently has a documentary that will be released on popular formats in a couple of weeks called My Bigfoot Life and it's about his Bigfoot journey and encouraging people and families to get out into nature. This documentary is being featured at Cannes Film Festival this year as well as the American Film Market and European Film Market. Daniel will also be appearing on upcoming television show “Legend Seekers”.My Bigfoot Life BOOK:https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Life-Daniel-Lee-Barnett/dp/1909488712Mythical Legends Podcasthttps://mythical-legends.yolasite.com/Click that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Tonight, we'll read the opening to “Lorna Doone, a Romance of Exmoor”, a novel published in 1869 and written by English author Richard Doodridge Blackmore. Snoozecast first read this one back in 2020. This book is based on a group of historical characters set in the late 17th century. John Ridd is the son of a farmer who is murdered by a member of the Doone clan. The Doone's were once noble but now outlaws. John falls in love with a girl named Lorna who turns out to be from this very clan he loathes.   The backdrop of "Lorna Doone" is the rugged and isolated region of Exmoor in England. This setting plays a crucial role in the novel, influencing the characters' lives and shaping the plot's dramatic events. Blackmore's vivid descriptions of the landscape transport readers to a world of windswept moors, treacherous bogs, and hidden valleys, adding a layer of atmosphere and suspense to the narrative. Lorna Doone is also a brand of rectangular shortbread cookies you may find in the grocery store today. Introduced in 1912, it was possibly named after the main character in tonight's episode, but no record exists as to the exact motivation behind the name. The association with the romantic and adventurous heroine of the classic novel likely added a touch of allure and nostalgia to the cookie brand, which originated from an Irish-American bakery in Chicago, Illinois. read by -V- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In dieser Episode rezensiere ich das fesselnde Buch „Das Herrenhaus im Moor“ von Felicity Whitmore, das mit seinem packenden Klappentext „Schatten über Lynybrook Hall“ sofort in den Bann zieht. Die Geschichte dreht sich um Laura Milton, deren Entdeckung eines verfallenen Herrenhauses ihr Leben auf den Kopf stellt. Das Herrenhaus wird zum Schlüssel, um die düstere Vergangenheit ihrer Vorfahrin, Lady Victoria Milton, zu enträtseln. Victoria, eine 20-jährige Erbin, wird im Exmoor des späten 19. Jahrhunderts von ihrem machthungrigen Vormund Richard in einer Anstalt für Geisteskranke festgehalten, während sie verzweifelt versucht, ihre Freiheit und ihr Erbe zurückzugewinnen. Ich teile meine persönliche Perspektive dazu, wie Cover und Klappentexte die Kaufentscheidung beeinflussen können. Das eindrucksvolle Bild des Herrenhauses auf dem Buchcover hatte sofort meine Aufmerksamkeit erregt. Erinnerungen an persönliche Erlebnisse an ähnlichen Orten in Irland, Schottland und England kommen auf, was eine emotionale Verbindung zu der Geschichte schafft. Als ich begann, das Buch zu lesen, fühlte ich die zusätzlichen Dimensionen, die durch Gerüche und Geräusche meiner Fantasie zum Leben erweckt werden. Der Roman beginnt im Jahr 2017 mit dem tragischen Autounfall von Lauras Ehemann, Frank. Während die offizielle Erklärung Bremsversagen lautet, hat Laura ihre eigenen Zweifel, insbesondere nachdem sie merkwürdige Details entdeckt, wie den Brief einer Ex-Freundin. Diese subtile Spur führt sie zurück zu ihren Wurzeln und zur Geschichte von Lady Victoria. Ich tauche in die brutalen Praktiken der Psychiatrie zu Victoriars Zeiten ein, von denen einige an Foltermethoden erinnern. Solche Beschreibungen werfen ein beunruhigendes Licht auf den Umgang mit psychischen Erkrankungen und zeigen, warum der Ruf psychiatrischer Einrichtungen bis heute oft negativ ist. Mit jeder Seite, die ich umblättere, verstärkt sich die Verwirrung und Dramatik der Geschichte. Laura entdeckt die Familie von Frank und die düsteren Geheimnisse, die sie umgeben. Der Roman bietet nicht nur spannende Unterhaltung, sondern lässt auch tiefere Fragen über die Vergangenheit, die Auswirkungen auf die Gegenwart und die Erbstücke von Traumata durch Generationen hindurch aufkommen. Besonders faszinierend finde ich die gekonnte Erzählweise der Autorin, die die Handlung geschickt zwischen verschiedenen Zeitperioden hin- und herspringen lässt, sei es 2017, 2018 oder in den Jahren 1898 und 1899. „Das Herrenhaus im Moor“ ist ein Buch, das man an einem regnerischen Nachmittag mit einer Tasse Tee in der Hand an sich nehmen sollte. Es ist ein tiefgründiger Roman, der die Leser nicht nur unterhält, sondern auch zum Nachdenken anregt. Veröffentlicht im DTV-Verlag im Jahr 2018, bleibt es ein zugängliches und lohnenswertes Leseerlebnis.

Tommy had two sightings of black panthers in the north of Exmoor as a teenager in the 90s.  His first viewing was of a mother guiding a small cub, which made a lasting impression on him. Tommy recounts a local vicar's sighting of a big black cat at the time, and he explains how local teenagers related to the Exmoor Beast legend. Later in his army career, Tommy heard fellow soldiers admitting to seeing pumas on Ministry of Defence land in Northumberland.  Word of the week:   Inquisitive17 November 2024

Send us a textWelcome to today's episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our second BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am beyond excited to welcome Hazel Prior to the show today to discuss, How the Penguins Saved Veronica. Hazel is the author of Ellie and the Harp Maker and Richard & Judy Book Club number one bestseller How the Penguins Saved Veronica. Her third book in the series, Gone with the Penguins, came out in the UK yesterday (congratulations Hazel!)! As well as writing, Hazel is a freelance harpist. She lives in Exmoor, in England, with her husband and a huge ginger cat. Happy listening!Episode Highlights:Hazel's Writing Journey: Hazel never anticipated becoming a writer. After facing a challenging illness that took her out for years, a transformative surgery made her realize life was too short to delay her dreams. Writing became her way to seize the moment. We also talked about leisuring well—embracing hobbies for their joy without the pressure to be “productive.”Themes from How the Penguins Saved Veronica: We delved into the themes of found family, the ability to change at any age, and forgiveness that run through Hazel's work. Hazel's Book Flight: Hazel curated a selection of character-driven, book club-style novels for her book flight today. They all have the theme of bees or animals as well. Join us for this heartwarming conversation and get ready to add some new favorites to your reading list!Connect with Hazel Prior:InstagramWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:Philippa Gregory books Bookish Flights Episodes 19 & 20 with Jacqui Lents - Books that Spark JoyShady Hollow by Juneau Black (discussed in the Anthropomorphic Book Flight episode as well)C.J. Sansom booksRoyal Spyness Mysteries by Rhys BowenBook FlightThe Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk KiddThe Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesThe Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna CannonReady for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can't make it live? Don't worry—we'll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE. Support the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

In this episode I talk to Chess about her journey with Gambit her young Exmoor pony. I met them when she needed help with his behaviour and the two have been a real joy to work with. My new accredited trainer course is now live at Understand Horses https://courses.understandhorses.com/courses/horse-trainer-foundation-certificate Check out my IAABC Foundation course here https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/equine-cooperative-care/

The Duke of Exmoor wears a wig which people believe hides a family disfigurement- namely a deformed ear.  He creates a terrible curse that would befall anyone who sees his naked head.  When a local reporter calls out the Duke for creating a false curse Father Brown, using his understanding of human behavior, challenges the Duke to reveal his secret.  

Craig our guest returns after episode 72 when he re-lived his Exmoor big cat encounters in the 1980s.Now based in Herefordshire, Craig explains the big cat reports and potential activity occurring in his own village, right where he walks his dogs. He has been followed by an animal with large piercing eyeshine which alarmed his dogs, and he has recently found two fresh deer carcasses, one freshly devoured, and the other was still warm, had a severed windpipe, and showed claw marks raked down the muzzle and throat.  Craig also had a close view of a puma crossing his path in the Black Mountains, near Hay on Wye, in 2023. His photos and videos of these incidents, showing his immediate reactions, can be viewed on the podcast website…   https://bigcatconversations.com/refs-links/Word of the week:   kleptoparasite4 October 2024

David's just booked his 120 mile walk across Dartmoor and Exmoor, so there's plenty for him to discuss. But first he wants to know why Joe isn't swimming anymore and things get a little tense. Then Joe has to help Petra with her car, so David outlines his walking route for us while he waits for Joe to return. The conversation then soon gets back on track and David comes up with a plan for Joe to do the same walk in reveres and meet him halfway. David reckons it'd be great to record it all for the pod, but Joe gonna need some convincing about that. Plus, they finish things off with a long overdue look at the charts and invent a spur of the moment quiz about them too. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatabix1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chatabix Merch: https://chatabixshop.com/ Contact us: chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Solar Eclipse 2024 - delves into the rich history of solar eclipses, exploring the diverse cultural interpretations and superstitions surrounding these celestial events. Listeners gain insights into various myths, fears, and rituals associated with eclipses across different cultures and time periods. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https:// Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crocotta - is a mythical creature known for its ability to mimic human voices and lure its victims to their demise. It is often depicted as a fearsome predator with a cunning and deceptive nature. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https:// Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hodag - is a mythical creature from Wisconsin folklore, said to resemble a fearsome horned beast. It is often described as a mix between a bull, a bear, and a reptile, and is believed to inhabit the dense forests of Rhinelander. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Muhnochwa - is a mysterious entity that haunts the streets of Kanpur, India, striking fear into the hearts of those who encounter it. It is known for its shadowy form, eerie glowing eyes, and its ability to inflict scratches on its victims' faces and arms. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCP-610, also known as "The Flesh that Hates," is an anomalous contagion that causes grotesque mutations and spreads rapidly upon contact with organic matter. Victims of SCP-610 undergo horrifying transformations, their bodies consumed by flesh-like tissue as they succumb to its relentless and malevolent influence. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hopkinsville Goblins - is a reported encounter in 1955 in Kentucky, where a family claimed to have encountered small, strange creatures around their farmhouse. Despite widespread speculation and investigation, the incident remains a prominent unsolved mystery in ufology and folklore. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La Lechuza - a supernatural creature from Mexican folklore, often depicted as a witch who can transform into a giant owl. She is believed to roam the night, seeking revenge on those who have wronged her, and is sometimes associated with the abduction of children. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert the Doll - is a cursed antique doll with a sinister reputation, believed to be possessed by vengeful spirits. It is notorious for causing eerie occurrences and instilling fear in those who encounter it. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Genoskwa -a legendary creature from Indigenous American folklore, described as a primal and malevolent variant of the Sasquatch, known for its aggressive behavior and menacing presence in the wilderness. The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Second Sleep by Robert Harris is the choice for this month's Church Times Book Club. On the podcast this week, Susan Gray, who has written this month's Book Club essay, is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick. Robert Harris's dystopian thriller is set in the 15th century, but, although medieval in tone and atmosphere, the date is misleading, as it is set 800 years in the future, because time has been restarted at the year 666. All traces of modern life, such as electricity and decimal currency, have disappeared. And the country is gripped by religious fundamentalism. The story begins with the young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arriving on horseback in a remote village in Exmoor to conduct the funeral of his predecessor, who met a mysterious death. Over the next six days, the young priest's faith is tested as he uncovers the chilling truth. The Second Sleep is published by Cornerstone at £9.99 (Church Times Bookshop £8.99). https://chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781787460966/second-sleep?vc=CT207 Susan Gray writes about the arts and entertainment for The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, and the Daily Mail. The Church Times Book Club is run in association with the Festival of Faith and Literature: https://faithandliterature.hymnsam.co.uk Sign up to receive the free Book Club email once a month. Featuring discussion questions, podcasts and discounts on each book: churchtimes.co.uk/newsletter-signup Discuss this month's book at facebook.com/groups/churchtimesbookclub Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader

The Denbigh Moors, or Mynydd Hiraethog, lie in north Wales. At its highest point, it's higher than Exmoor. The moors are a wild, desolate place, home to various types of wildlife. Yet if you believe the tales, they're also a place of ghosts and the Tylwyth Teg. A Roman Centurion apparently stalks the moors, and a ruin slowly disintegrates into the landscape. Let's go and look and some of the legends in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/denbigh-moors/ Enter the Fabulous Folklore Turns 5 Competition: https://forms.gle/F5vqPSNuMAzVYLin6 As the Light Returns: The Folklore of St Brigid's Day talk with Creswell Crags: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/as-the-light-returns-the-folklore-of-st-brigids-day-tickets-764409498387 Myths and Legends of the British Highwayman with the Last Tuesday Society: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-myths-and-legends-of-the-british-highwayman-icy-sedgwick-tickets-794055881517?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/ Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick

I talk about what fly fishing means to Michelle Werrett and how she has been captivated by the many streams that flow off of Exmoor in the West Country.I learn about her fly fishing history and and the rivers where she loves to cast a fly.Her passion for these places runs deep and as a result, she has written a book called Song of the Streams that takes us to the rivers that flow from the moor and shares her fishing experiences there with us.It is a beautifully crafted piece of work that as fly anglers we are lucky to be able to read.She also reads a short section from one of the chapters about the River Mole and a rising trout that I am sure many of us will smile when we hear. We've all been there!

The name 'Exmoor' conjures mental images of ponies, undulating moorland, and Lorna Doone, R D Blackmore's 1869 novel. It crosses the Somerset and Devon border, hugging the north Devon coast, and takes its name from the River Exe. A wild and beautiful place, designated a national park in 1954, Exmoor is home to a whole range of folklore. Witches, ghosts, pixies, superstitions, and the famous Beast of Exmoor - the park features them all. Let's investigate some of these tales further in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/exmoor-folklore/ Enter the Fabulous Folklore Turns 5 Competition: https://forms.gle/F5vqPSNuMAzVYLin6 As the Light Returns: The Folklore of St Brigid's Day talk with Creswell Crags: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/as-the-light-returns-the-folklore-of-st-brigids-day-tickets-764409498387 Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/ Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick

Welcome to episode 26 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the wonderful Helen Neave of Make it Wild.Large Landscape level Rewilding projects are gaining momentum across the UK & Europe, but Make It Wild are taking a slightly different approach, demonstrating Rewilding is possible & scalable for those with less land. Helen's amazing journey provides those of us that care about nature with inspiration & many reasons to be hopeful. We explore how her own concern about the biodiversity crisis, lead to her family deciding they were determined to do something to make a difference. From this humble beginning an incredible ecosystem has evolved encompassing trees, meadows, wetlands & equally importantly local communities, their army of volunteers & numerous other passionate people supporting them in a multitude of ways, that has created an explosion in biodiversity. In just over 10 years, they've demonstrated how nature can bounce back, to the extent 1 of their sites has now been designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. As a beautiful reminder that change doesn't have to be complicated, Helen offers this simple wisdom to guide us all: “Love Nature & She'll Love You Back”!Learn more about Helen & Make It WildHelen, a retired consultant surgeon, has always been passionate about nature. As she & her husband, Chris, learnt more about the challenges facing nature, they decided they must do their bit to help & in 2011 they bought 26 acres as a family project to ‘give back to nature'.  They planted thousands of trees, sowed wild flower seeds, dug ponds & installed habitat boxes. The resulting explosion in biodiversity was stunning and inspired the couple to set up their business ‘Make it Wild' in 2017. With the mission statement “It's not our aim to protect nature, it's our purpose” the business exists to support biodiversity.  Make it Wild now looks after 9 sites in North Yorkshire, UK, totalling over 400 acres, all managed entirely for nature. They've planted 60,000 trees, restored wildflower meadows & wetland, protected ancient woodland, & rewilded uplands, helped by their conservation grazing team of Belted Galloway cows & Exmoor ponies. They offer a range of nature sponsorship and dedication opportunities to businesses and individuals; carbon offsetting through tree planting; woodland wellbeing activities, and an eco-friendly holiday cottage.  In February 2023 Make it Wild were awarded the Sustainability Award in the Hambleton Business Awards, and in September 2023 Helen and Chris were proud and excited to win a BBC Make a Difference Award for their work with Make it Wild.Website: www.makeitwild.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeitwildukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeitwilderTikTok: @make.it.wildStay at Make It Wild in their eco-friendly holiday cottage: https://www.makeitwild.co.uk/heather-lThank you for being a part of this journey with me, please Subscribe to make sure you don't miss our future episodes, and share with your friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Nurtured by Nature Podcast and our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us and join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay

Tom Burns is the ranger and woodsman at Knepp estate in West Sussex, a pioneering rewilding project led by the estate's owners and conservationists Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree. But growing up in the town of Crawley and passionate about rugby, Tom never expected that his life would lead him to a career where he's up at dawn with the birds, coppicing woodland and protecting ancient trees. Tom took me for a walk around Knepp - and we saw so much wildlife, including Exmoor ponies, stags, long-horn cattle and buzzards. It's a truly beautiful place filled with hope about nature and protecting our planet's biodiversity. Don't miss Tom's suggestions for the best places to see ancient trees at the end of the episode, as well as a minute of the sounds of nature from Knepp for a little bit of escapism in your busy day. Tom's episode of The Outdoors Fix is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts. It's also embedded below. I hope you enjoy it! Liv x The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk You can find photos of the guests on Instagram @TheOutdoorsFix The Outdoors Fix book is out now: http://bit.ly/3GJDLJc This episode of The Outdoors Fix is kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell. Merrell are offering listeners of The Outdoors Fix a 20% discount at Merrell.co.uk (One product per person until 31 Dec 2023) Just use the code OUTDOORS20. The post Tom Burns: The Knepp rewilding project's ranger and woodsman appeared first on The Outdoors Fix.

Join host Tim Gibbs and his AI Newsreader sidekick, Hallie, for an enlightening episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast. In today's show, we uncover the wonders of the night sky with the opening of a new dark sky discovery hub at Somerset's Wimbled Lake. Nestled within Europe's first International Dark Sky Reserve, this hub promises an immersive stargazing experience, complete with low seating and a telescope-friendly patio platform. Celebrate the magic of the cosmos with us, as we delve into the hub's debut during the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival.**Highlights of this episode include:**- **The New Dark Sky Discovery Hub:** Discover the latest addition to Somerset's stargazing landscape, offering a serene view over Wimbled Lake and the starry expanse above.- **Astrophotography and Wildlife:** Learn about the hub's dual purpose as a haven for astrophotography enthusiasts and nocturnal wildlife education.- **Exmoor's Dark Sky Delights:** Explore the Exmoor National Park Authority's efforts to enhance dark sky appreciation through unique hubs and the annual Dark Skies Festival.- **Cosmic Revelations with NASA:** Hallie brings us the latest astronomical insights from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, revealing distant galaxies and the universe's early days.- **Euclid Space Telescope's First Images:** Anticipate the European Space Agency's unveiling of the Euclid Space Telescope's first full-color images, set to expand our understanding of dark matter and dark energy.- **Miss England's Astronaut Training:** Hear about Jessica Goggen's experience with Boeing's Starliner Simulator, and what this means for future space missions.- **NASA's Challenges Ahead:** A look into NASA's Office of the Inspector General's annual report, highlighting the trials and triumphs of space exploration.- **Hot Jupiter's and Star Age:** Discover the intriguing link between the age of stars and the presence of hot Jupiter exoplanets.**Join the Conversation:**Don't miss out on the ongoing space dialogue. Connect with fellow astronomy enthusiasts on our Facebook page, Space Nuts podcast group.**Tune In:**Catch all past, current, and future episodes on [spaceduts.io](https://example.com) and [bytes.com](https://example.com). With special segments from Steve in New South Wales and Tim Gibbs in Somerset, the Astronomy Daily Podcast is your gateway to the stars.---This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5648921/advertisement

Jerry & Tract tell you about 3 Cryptids. The Toronto Tunnel Monster, The Beast of Exmoor & the Sasquatch kidnapping of Albert Ostman.

Tales of a strange creature loping around the British countryside have existed for quite some time but is there any truth in them? Michael and Jenny investigate stories of a beast in Exmoor... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome aboard to a captivating journey through time on today's episode. Join us as we delve into the annals of one of the most iconic railway networks – the Great Western Railway. Unravelling its rich history, we'll explore how this engineering marvel transformed communities and landscapes, forging connections that have stood the test of time. From the remarkable feats of engineering that birthed this railway titan to the tales of courage, determination and tragedies by individuals who made it all possible, our guest, author and historian Robin Wichard, takes us on an enthralling ride. But that's not all – brace yourselves for some accounts of the supernatural, as we venture into the mysteries that enshroud the Great Western Railway's past. So, whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a nostalgic journey through picturesque landscapes, hop aboard our railway time machine as we uncover stories that have been preserved along this true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway. All aboard for a captivating expedition into the heart of railway heritage! My Special Guest is Robin Wichard Robin Wichard has worked as a teacher of history for over 30 years and now retired works in various capacities on the West Somerset Railway - Britain's longest preserved heritage railway. He has written a number of books from school resource books to texts on Victorian Photography and Re-living the 1940s. The West Somerset Railway Dating back to its construction, this railway behemoth carved its path through the picturesque countryside, connecting ten unique stations across a twenty-mile scenic journey. The legacy of historic steam locomotives, charming coaches, and steadfast wagons comes alive, echoing tales of an era long past. The intricate architecture of these stations, each a testament to a rich industrial heritage, traverse through the Quantock hills, Exmoor, and idyllic villages nestled in leafy lanes offering glimpses into unspoiled landscapes. Behold the breathtaking vistas of the Bristol Channel and distant South-Wales, with the confident spires of churches and the imposing presence of Dunster Castle. Isambard Brunel At the centre of the Great Western Railway's history is the visionary figure of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. A turning point came when a collective of West Somerset landowners sought Brunel's expertise to transform a concept into reality – the West Somerset Railway, a link connecting Watchet, a historic harbor town, to the region and beyond. The area's wealth of quarries necessitated a means of efficient transportation, and though a railway already existed in the form of the West Somerset Mineral Line, the connection to the Bristol and Exeter Railway was seen as vital. The railway eventually opened in 1862, three years after Brunel's passing. His indelible influence endures in the heritage line that stands today, the longest of its kind in England. In this episode, you will be able to:  1. Uncover some of the history, significance and social impact that the West Somerset Railway had. 2. Explore aspects of life on the railway and in the communities nearby. 3. Discover some of the paranormal reports and ghost lore attached to the line. 4. Examine the role the railway played during WWII and hear more about an upcoming immersive event. If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Links: Website for WSR including upcoming events: ⁠ https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events ⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hauntedchronicles/message

From devilish footprints in the snow and waking up to slain sheep, to spotting pumas out in the wild and wolf legends, something has been silently stirring up London's villagers for centuries. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 01:01 - Cryptid stories that span the globe. 02:23 - Large prints in deep snow. 03:06 - The first written accounts of large cats in the UK. 04:44 - What could the Best of Exmoor be? 06:51 - The Beast of Exmoor strikes again. 11:23 - More Beast of Exmoor sightings. 12:41 - It fell from the trees. 14:03 - Could the Beast of Exmoor be a wolf? 14:45 - The HexenWolf. 17:03 - Modern Beast of Exmoor sightings. All links

In this podcast Laura Peachey discusses the faecal microbiome of Exmoor ponies and Pearce Sloan discusses racing performance of juvenile Thoroughbreds with femoropatellar osteochondrosis at auction.

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As a new King is crowned, Vernon Harwood looks at the role Charles III has played in shaping and supporting farming in the UK. From his first major speech on the environment as a young Prince of Wales in 1970, to his unconventional and often criticised organic farming methods in the 1980s, he continues to be concerned about the future for upland farmers and the profitability of small family businesses. We hear insights from the King's former Farm Manager in Gloucestershire, the Cumberland Bed-and-Breakfast owners who formed a lasting friendship with the monarch and the fifth-generation Exmoor farmer who sees first-hand the impact the Prince's Countryside Fund has on isolated communities. For decades Charles was a passionate and sometimes forthright voice supporting everything from traditional country crafts to Britain's native farm breeds. But with new responsibilities as sovereign, what now for the man dubbed ‘Britain's most famous farmer'? Produced and Presented for BBC Audio in Bristol by Vernon Harwood Archive material used in this programme: Conservation Year Speech in Cardiff; BBC Radio 4 Wales, 19/02/1970 Rethinking Food & Farming – Farming Today; BBC Radio 4, 26/06/2020 Royal visit to Cumberland – Six O'Clock News; BBC Radio 4, 25/09/2001 Highgrove event – Country Matters; BBC Radio Gloucestershire, 26/07/2015

Today we speak with Dale Cunningham, who is the patient and personal man responsible for training the equine portion of the patrol.  Second, we have Officer Emily Herbpst, who rides a mustang and is a small but mighty person who I have the feeling “don't take no guff off a bartender.”  (Thank you, Mr. McMurtry). We got to meet them and their horses Ollie and Maverick at this year's National Western Stock Show in Denver. They were very gracious with their time to speak with us about the horses and Mounted Patrol unit.  One of the most important things that these units do is what we saw them doing in spades at the National Western this year.  They are incredibly effective goodwill ambassadors.  They make the whole idea of the police department approachable.  Young people and old, English speaking or Spanish or German, whether someone is from the city or a rural area – you name it, we saw all types of people come up and hold a hand up to the equine officers for a sniff.  They were thronged.  And with the horses there, people kind of forgot to be so reserved in front of the officers, who were all there in full gear with holstered gun and taser and pepper spray and bullet proof vests.  In many towns, policing used to be more about the guy that keeps an eye on the community, but is a part of the community, walking about doing rounds on patrol.  The officer in small towns often knew not only where you lived, but was likely to take you home to your mother for punishment if you gave him cause.  How did we ever get away from all of that?  It's kind of sad, really.  The police are supposed to be here as members of our communities, but often times all we hear about is the bad stuff. Links:https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/11/health/officer-hops-police-department-bunny-wellness/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuba_City,_Californiahttps://web.archive.org/web/20110615005241/http://www.farmersalmanac.com/blog/2006/10/05/the-10-best-weather-cities/https://denverpolicefoundation.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exmoor_ponyhttps://www.facebook.com/denverpolice/posts/dpd-mounted-patrol-continues-to-provide-positive-outreach-to-the-community-while/393186547414240/Support the show

Nicky Button was born in Gloucester and grew up in Worcester. Having a very happy childhood. Nicky was always last to be picked for any teams at school and was the most uncoordinated and non sporty child being told to go and swim after a term of tennis when she still hadn't hit a ball. Her teens and twenties removed around horses and children , whilst she ran a yard starting and schooling young horses and teaching people to ride alongside being a foster mother.  In 2000 with an eight year old daughter she moved to Surrey where she spotted a group of people kayaking on a local canal, she went along to the club and heard only two parts of the sentence, Wednesday nights are adults only, whitewater training and we go to the pub afterwards. Six months later she was staring at her first White water river in Wales. Several swims later and at the end of the river she was hooked.  The kayaking totally changed her life and she soon realised that whilst she certainly wasn't the most proficient, she had found her tribe. Through the kayaking she was invited to help on set on Midsummer Murders and the rest as they say is history, she retrained learning swift water and rope rescue, working at heights and confined spaces, with fire and setting up stunts and rigging. There then followed some incredible years where she felt that she was being paid to have the best time in life.  In 2013 after going away skiing she returned and was unable to see her daughter across the room. Four months later she'd had her driving license removed which knocked onto no job and then no home. Her life felt as though it was falling apart.  She moved to South Devon and stormed along the South West Coast path. A few years on and she was part of walking groups for people with Visual Impairment and encouraging people to get out walking.  On moving to Worcester in 2021 she met an amazing group of strangers who became friends, a trip up Ben Nevis was followed by entering her first Ultra challenge a 50km over Exmoor. When she completed that she looked for her next challenge.  During lockdown she'd dreamed she'd walked from Scotland to Devon, she decided to make this a reality and so Nicky's most marvellous ridiculous adventure was born. Walking from the Orkney Islands to the Scilly Isles. Solo and unsupported.   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 54 year old mum of 1 Walking from the Orkney Islands to the Scilly Isles Starting the challenge on April 1st (April fools day!) Not being into team sports and not enjoying the outdoors Preferring reading about adventure  Discovering individual sports  Her passion for horses and riding Joining The Pony Club  Training to be a nanny Running away to work with horses Teaching riding at Pony Club and Riding for the Disabled  Bringing up her daughter Moving to Surrey  How joining a Canoe Club changed her life How her views on fear changed  The link between fear and excitement  Starting to work in tv production Making her career change at 38 Over coming the limiting beliefs of other people's thoughts Learning how to run and getting fit for search and rescue  If it's important to you, you'll find a way  How her life changed in 2013 Being diagnosed with a rare genetic eye disease called Stargardts Now being registered as Severely Visually impaired S.V.I /blind Losing her driving licence, her job, and her home in the space of 4 months Dealing with the trauma  Moving back home to Devon and spending time on the South West Coast Path Action for Blind People - now connected to RNIB Joining a local walking group and how that helped process her thoughts and feelings  Getting to a place of acceptance? How her life is different now What she can see through her eyes Completing her first ultra challenge 50km over Exmoor  How it changed her self confidence  Navigation  The idea for - Nicky's most marvellous ridiculous adventure Sharing the adventure and making it a reality  The route Talking with people along the way about sight loss Self funding and working on a tight budget Hoping that people will come and join her  Starting in the Orkney Islands Fears and concerns before the start of the trip Wanting to prove to herself that she can still do big thing Having a sense of purpose  Final words of advice for women What do you actually want to do?     Social Media   Instagram: @blind.girl.walking  Facebook: Nicky's most marvellous, ridiculous adventure  Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nicky-button-16797715248     

On the 13th of March, 2002, something mysterious was found in Exmoor. It had been a chilly, windy, Wednesday morning, when a park ranger began his rounds of the Moorland national park. He soon came across a pile of bin bags that had been thrown close to the road. This wasn't unusual however, as people would often dump rubbish, and sometimes even animal remains along this stretch. The ranger got to his job of clearing up the bags and assumed they were the remains of some kind of pet. After completing his rounds, he proceeded to the Devon and Somerset, Stag Hounds Kennels, where the bones were going to be safely incinerated. But once the bags were opened and searched, a shocking discovery was made - these were the severely decomposed remains of a human body... But who was this person? And how had they ended up there?GREAT NEWS! - I will be back with a full length episode, next Wednesday. I can't wait to catch up with you all soon xJoin my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories and take part in polls for future episodes. Just search for: True Crime Britain Podcast - Official Group or follow the link. I look forward to seeing you there :} If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love you to share your feedback with me by leaving a review for the show. This really helps the show to grow, and I love to put a pin on the map for wherever you're listening from. For credits, Transcripts & Photo's relating to today's episode, please visit WWW.TRUECRIMEBRITAIN.COM/EPISODES Exclusive access to ad – free, early release & bonus episodes, plus even more great rewards, please JOIN MY SHOW! Get involved by following the show on social media, you could recommend True Crime Britain to friend, or even give us a shout – out!FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKTWITTERYOUTUBE If you'd like to recommend a case for me to consider featuring in the future, provide feedback in private, or you have any information relating to any of the cases featured on this show, you can contact me via the contact form here, or email me at - Rhiannon@truecrimebritain.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve our guest has spent half a lifetime investigating big cat reports in southern England – he takes us through key events in Oxfordshire in recent years, including the search for a puma body, the secrets of the Charlbury panther, and a big cat caught in a cage trap which then went missing. We learn about his time volunteering at a big cat sanctuary in Colorado, and hear how he links with his local police contacts. His own sightings include watching a black panther emerge with a friend, who just minutes earlier had mocked Steve's interest in the topic.   Word of the week:   misidentification25 March 2023

Winter is over! Join me as I “march” into springtime! Get it? March? I'll be finalising my pumpkin patch prep, curbing my ambition for multiple business ideas and travelling to Exmoor (and dragging David along with me) to discover the secrets of Snowdrop Valley. You can follow Back to Earth on Instagram @backtoearthpodcast, on Twitter @backtoearthpod and on TikTok @backtoearthcharlie. And check out our Patreon at patreon.com/definitelyhuman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex our guest has had several big cat encounters in South West England, one of which involved a black panther creeping up behind him. He reflects on these experiences in this episode. Rick and Alex also discuss the challenge of raising awareness of large predators while minimising the fear factor.  We also hear about Alex's most recent sightings in south Devon, and discuss the interesting results on his trail cameras. Word of the week:   cryptic6 March 2023

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The guys are joined for their 50th episode by Exmoor Country Club (Chicago) Director of Instruction John Cleary! John is a veteran coach, player and instructor. A long-time PGA member, he has more than 20 years of experience as a teaching professional at some of the top private clubs in the Chicago area. He also was a very successful assistant and head coach on the collegiate level at Loyola, Northwestern, Northern Illinois, Texas Tech and Minnesota.He's also an established player, posting top finishes and winning events in the Illinois and Minnesota sections, qualifying for six PGA Professional national Championships and even made an appearance at the 2000 Western Open on the PGA Tour.John chats with the guys about his career in golf, his favorite things about teaching, and his much more athletically accomplished wife, Crystal. They also celebrate National Carnival Day and discuss their top carnival rides and games.John also breaks down the first LIV event on the CW with the guys and the riveting conclusion of the Honda Classic.

One of the firms which operates the Government's visa scheme for seasonal workers in food and farming has had its licence revoked. AG Recruitment was one of six companies which brought temporary workers from Europe and around the world to work on UK farms. Technology originally developed to explore Mars is now being used on farms, to weed. We find out more as trials commence in Spain. And Devon Closewools are classed as "At Risk" by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust - with only around 3,000 breeding ewes, all concentrated in North Devon and Exmoor. We visit a flock at lambing time. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

In this weeks episode we look at some stories featuring the phenomenon of Phantom Cats on the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. For some reason people keep spotting big cats on the islands, even though they are not native species, nor found in the wild. We explore some accounts throughout folklore and history, and see where they might have come from. Support the showTwitter: @ParanormalHLInstagram: paranormalhotlinePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormalhotlineThank you for listening! Kayleigh & Oisín

Today we explore the moorelands of Exmoor National Park. From rolling hills, wild ponies, and beautiful cliff side towns, this is a place to add to your bucket list. While it is beautiful, it is also the home of one of the spookiest castles in England. We're taking a deep dive into all the ghostly happenings and terrifying history before we head out to the hill side for a good ole' British Afternoon Tea. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Beam: Use our link and code NPAD to get up to 40% off . Sources: https://castrumtocastle.com/english-castles/somerset-dunster-castle/ https://www.dunster.info/dunster-castle-an-overview-of-1000-years-of-historical-journey/ https://castrumtocastle.com/blogs/dunster-castle-ghost-stories/ https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holnicote-estate/features/eating-and-shopping-at-the-holnicote-estate-

In the searing heat of an August day in southeast England, Orsk the bison is grinding his hoof into the ground.A cloud of dust rises to encircle him as he urinates onto the sand, kicks it around a bit and tumbles the floor, rolling around and covering himself in his own scent.His reason is romance. Just meters away in the woods are three female bison, and since their arrival, Orsk has been regularly scenting to advertise himself as a potential suitor. That time, sadly, may never come.Orsk is a habituated bison, and lives in an enclosure in West Blean and Thornton Woods, an 800-hectare forest by Canterbury. Last month, three females were released into the ancient woodland, becoming the first wild bison to roam the UK in over 6,000 years.These wild bison have been brought in as ecosystem engineers, to restore wilderness to a woodland formerly used as a timber plantation. Orsk the bison is grinding his hoof into the ground in a wild area of southeast England. Credit: Richard Kemeny/The World They will thrash around the forest, eating bark and killing trees, eating and dispersing seeds, creating new habitats for other species and generally, transforming a monoculture forest into a rewilded one.“Already, you can see that they are moving through the forest, doing exactly the sort of thing we had been really hoping that they would do,” said Paul Whitfield, director general of the Wildwood Trust.The bison use their huge bulk to fell certain trees with great ease. This creates space for them to move, while also letting in light that will change the consistency of the woodland and provide new habitats for other animals to thrive in.“Where there were literally trees growing right next to each other, there's now quite a wide pathway that they're using on a regular basis,” Whitfield said.  Wild bison have been brought in as ecosystem engineers, to restore wilderness to a woodland formerly used as a timber plantation in southeast England. Credit: Richard Kemeny/The World The dust baths, complete with urine and dung, fertilize and enrich the soil, breathing new life into the ground and helping with the establishment of key funghi populations.Bison also rub their thick fur against trees, which tears the bark of certain trees in a ring. This can eventually kill the trees, yet leaves them upright, creating standing deadwood, an important habitat for a whole range of insects, as well as birds like the lesser-spotted woodpecker.“Probably the best way to describe it is what the bison will do is create food webs,” said Whitfield. “So, they create lots and lots of niches and space for other species to move in.”The hope is that these animals will not only diversify and improve local ecology but transform the woods into a more complex state, able to sequester more carbon from the atmosphere.Aside from helping to mitigate some of the impacts of climate change, the forest should also become more resilient to them, Whitfield explained.“So, in the middle of a hot, dry summer ,you will have a woodland that's far more capable of tolerating drought and disease,” Whitefield said. “And in a wetter, warmer winter, again, it will be able to deal with that better and avoid disease.”The effects of the bison reintroduction is being measured by an extensive monitoring system. The bison are fitted with GPS trackers to show how their movement has changed the local ecology. Drones will fly overhead, mapping changes in vegetation. And a team of dedicated researchers including surveys of animal and plant life, soil quality, and even the bison dung. Last month, three female bison were released into the West Blean and Thornton Woods, an 800-hectare forest by Canterbury, in southeast England.  Credit: Richard Kemeny/The World The bison release comes at a time when the UK is facing a difficult summer, of intense heat waves and now drought. Indeed, the UK is in a poor place both environmentally and ecologically, said Richard Bunting, a spokesman for Rewilding Britain.“If you look at Scotland, for example, a lot of the very beautiful mountains there are actually ecologically poor, they're ecological deserts in many ways because the woodlands that should be there have been destroyed over the centuries.”Only around 1% of the UK is currently being rewilded, explained Bunting, which offers a huge opportunity to expand this conservation strategy.“What it does offer is nature-based solutions to these serious problems and at the moment we're really only scratching the surface of those solutions,” he said.For now, the bison have been released into a fairly small plot of just a few acres.Over time, they will spread throughout the forest to continue their work. The females will soon be joined by a wild bull from Germany, and if all goes to plan, they will breed new genetic lines. Other animals — each with distinct ecological roles — will also join the bison over the coming months and years, including longhorn cattle, iron age pigs, and Exmoor ponies.For Bob Smith, director of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology at the University of Kent, there is a growing recognition that restoring natural woodland would be a robust climate mitigation strategy.“Long term, woodlands with large herbivores across the UK would be one of the best ways to capture carbon. Especially in a way that then meets all the biodiversity targets that we have,” he said.Whitfield says that when it comes to tackling biodiversity loss and climate change, the bison project is just one part of the puzzle. But it's an optimistic one, he stressed, and that is key.“I actually think that is really powerful, and possibly more powerful than what they're actually going to do in the woodlands here,” he said. “It will inspire people to be positive and do stuff, rather than just giving up and being depressed about how awful it all is.”

In last week's episode, I interviewed sister clients, Cheryl and Janine, on how they were able to transition from long-term yo-yo dieters who felt out of control around food to losing weight using the power of habit. This week, I'm excited to share the interview of Unstuffed client, Anne Exmoor, on her unique experience in my group coaching program. As you know, no two dieters are the same and we all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, lifestyles, and emotional eating struggles. Anne, a vivacious 60-something woman with a fun personality, was kind enough to open up and share some of hers.  Topics discussed: Why Anne, someone who had always refused to pay for weight loss help, decided to join the program and how it turned out to be exactly what she needed to stop bouncing up and down the scale. Anne shares some of her biggest challenges in the program (hint: it's not what you'd think) At what point in the process she witnessed her relationship with food beginning to shift and how she's been able to embrace the timeline and enjoy the process. After 40+ years of dieting, Anne talks about why this process "worked" when others never did. Her best piece of advice for those who fear weight gain if they stop macro/calorie counting, and why confronting this fear is essential for long-term success. Thanks again to Anne for being a lovely guest and sharing her valuable experience. Be sure to give this episode a listen and let us know what topics you'd like us to cover in the future.   Connect with Leslie: • Website • Instagram • Facebook If you're struggling with emotional, binge, or compulsive eating and you're interested in personalized coaching, apply here. If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type Go to lesliehooper.com for more information about our different coaching packages.

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we hit you with some cryptozoology and talk about the Beast of Exmoor. This creature has been spotted thousands of times since the 1970s. It gained popularity in 1983 when a farmer lost almost 100 sheep in the course of three months. It got so bad that the British Royal Marines were deployed in “Operation Beastie” to try and kill or find forensic evidence. The descriptions are remarkably similar and seem to be some sort of a great cat that looks to be roughly seven feet long. It is lean and powerful and can easily jump over six foot fences. So what is this creature? An unknown great cat? It could be a freed pet, but it's been there too long for such a creature's lifespan. So what do the experts say? What are the sightings like? How are prey killed? Listen, laugh, learn. Visit Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Exmoor https://new-cryptozoology.fandom.com/wiki/Beast_of_Exmoor https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/blog/beast-of-exmoor/ https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/countryside/a38691826/beast-of-exmoor-big-cat-spotted/ https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/five-times-beast-exmoor-spotted-1854988 https://occult-world.com/beast-of-exmoor/ Monsterquest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfFdEl65mA