Podcasts about Glamorgan

Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner, Yas Rana and the returning Phil Walker preview the England-India Test series which gets underway on Friday. There's team news from England, predictions about how India might balance their XI and some key battles to look out for over the course of the summer. Also on the show, more reaction to South Africa's World Test Championship final win, a snippet of Yas' interview with Gary Kirsten, rule changes, tri-series nonsense and more. 0:00 Kia UK / 0:48 Intro / 1:40 Mark Butcher / 13:57 Win T20 tickets / 14:28 Remitly / 15:12 Patreon / 16:22 World Test Championship final / 23:54 England vs India preview / 56:52 Charles Tyrwhitt / 57:51 Gary Kirsten interview / 1:10:36 Bat for a Chance / 1:17:37 Perfect Draft / 1:19:19 Rule changes / 1:20:41 Tri-series / 1:21:37 Outro

There have been many miners killed across the UK, in a series of terrible accidents in an industry that has always been known as dangerous. But when we think of coal mining disasters they tend to be in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the worst mining disaster in UK history which killed 439 men and boys working in Senghenydd, Glamorgan in 1913 as a result of a gas explosion.The story today is from the 21st century, but is again from South Wales and once again, it destroyed many lives.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 334 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron and Joe sat down to look back on the key moments and major talking points from the Seventh Round of the 2025 County Championship such as Gloucestershire's dramatic 3 wicket victory over Kent in Bristol, Worcestershire's much improved batting display against Essex at New Road, Surrey's imperious home form in First-Class cricket at The Oval and Glamorgan's continued surge up the Division Two table. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Joe's socials here: https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to ex Glamorgan CCC Coach Toby Radford.  He talks about his early learning of the game, being coached extensively by his father and of his early successes in junior cricket.We talk about his first class career and then his embarking on a coaching career at the early age of 26.Toby tells us about how he came to be coach of the Middlesex side and recounts what was probably his gtreatest cricketing exoerience, winning the 2008 T20 Cup with the county.His next major coaching experience was in the West Indies and Toby recounts the players he worked with and the experience of living in the Carribean.Along the way we hear about his work with Andrew Strauss, some of his coaching philosophy and he finishes with his reflections on his time at Glamorgan.For those interested in discovering a little more about Toby, you can visit his website here:https://tobyradfordcricketcoaching.com/

Welcome to Episode 333 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Joe and Matt sat down to look back on the key moments and major talking points from the Sixth Round of the 2025 County Championship such as Nottinghamshire's commanding victory over Hampshire at Trent Bridge, Worcestershire's continued batting struggles away from home, Ben Kellaway's exceptional 181* for Glamorgan in Canterbury and the potential causes of Lancashire's extremely underwhelming start to their Division Two campaign. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Joe and Matt's socials here: https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9 https://x.com/MatthewWhiley   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

We now know who has been chosen as the new leader of Kent County Council after Reform UK won last week's local election.The party has 57 seats at the authority and all of those councillors gathered last night to choose who will be in charge.They decided on Linden Kemkaran who was elected last week to represent Maidstone South East.A Kent mum who has been left with long-term mobility issues after breaking her neck has been telling the podcast how she's been denied a Blue Badge.Bev Evans from Wateringbury was badly injured after falling down her stairs in 2020 and now struggles to walk. She's been speaking out in support of our campaign calling for Blue Badge reform.Next time you're at Bluewater shopping centre, have a listen out if you pop to the toilets as you may hear a thought provoking message from a child.Young actors have voiced real life experiences of children to highlight the impact of hygiene poverty.Kent Wildlife Trust has submitted an offer to buy 36 acres of countryside in Lamberhurst.It's part of plans to convert Hoathly Farm into a nature haven creating a corridor linking vital habitats.And in sport, Kent's cricketers will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season as they take on Glamorgan in the county championship.It follows a two wicket loss at Middlesex last time out.

Will the peace talks lead to lasting peace in Ukraine? Journalist Irina Matviyishyn will give us the latest from Ukraine. Jose Peralta from Hybu Cig Cymru is with us to defend HCCs posts about agricultural emissions and Rory Francis from the Snowdonia Society explains why it's important to be scientific about climate change. After an unannounced inspection of Parc Prison found that drugs are widely available there, Vanessa Frake-Harris tells us how she cut down on drug use at Wormwood Scrubs during her time there as governor. And following the Pope's funeral, Papal knight Lord Don Touhig and practising Roman Catholic Delyth Jewell MS mourn his passing.Jess Blair from the Electoral Reform Society and Plaid Cymru group leader on Vale of Glamorgan council review the papers.

Welcome to Episode 330 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Ciaran, Joe and Matt sat down to look back on the key moments and major talking points from the Third Round of the 2025 County Championship such as Middlesex's thumping 9-wicket victory over Glamorgan at Lord's, Sam Cook's upcoming call-up to the England Test side, Rehan Ahmed's outstanding century at Old Trafford and Michael Booth's marvellous 5-wicket haul at Edgbaston. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!   Check out Ciaran, Joe and Matt's socials here: https://twitter.com/CP_McCarthy https://x.com/Joe_Nuttall9 https://x.com/MatthewWhiley   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

Jon Norman is joined by two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison as well as Nick Friend and George Dobell from thecricketer.com to look back at Round 3 of the County Championship. They debate if Essex bowler Sam Cook will make his Test debut for England against Zimbabwe next month & discuss what the bowling line-up will look like for the game at Trent Bridge. They also discuss the week's action, as Middlesex beat Glamorgan, Rehan Ahmed scores a century for Leicestershire, and Ollie Pope returns to form with Surrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to Glamorgan CCC top order batter Sam Northeast who, in the first game of last years County Championship went to Lords and managed to compile the highest ever first class innings recorded at the Home of Cricket.He scored 335 not out in a Glamorgan first innings total of 620 for 3.You can take a look at the scorecard here:https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-division-two-2024-1410192/middlesex-vs-glamorgan-2nd-match-1410264/full-scorecardThis is how reporter Nick Webb covered the story for the BBC:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68749184If you would like to watch some of Sam's shots during that innings you can go here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7tmEsD27FAHere is the article carried on the Glamorgan website with the details of the records Sam broke and set during those two days at Lords:https://glamorgancricket.com/news/stat-attack-sam-northeast-has-a-day-to-remember-at-lords

After parliament was recalled on Saturday to save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, Alun Davies National Secretary for Steel for Community Union is with us with a Welsh steel worker's reaction. Ian Williams, long time foreign correspondent and author of Vampire State: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy tells us what the US-Chinese trade war means for the rest of us. Chief Political Editor of DW news Michaela Kuefner explains how and why German politicians made a coalition deal as quickly as possible. Guto Bebb, CEO of the FUW says that changing the way farming subsidies are paid is bad for Welsh agriculture. And Jill Rundle, chair of the national federation of the Women's Institute in Wales talks about all the WIs campaigns. Sarah Jones, Vicar of St John the Baptist church in Cardiff and Cllr George Carroll, leader of the Vale of Glamorgan's conservatives are in the studio to review the papers with our presenter, Vaughan Roderick.

Tell us what you think of this episodeThis episode contains interviews with attenders to the first ever Walkers and Talkers Event held in Wales on February 13th 2025.Around 80 people turned up to the Museum of Welsh Cricket for a cup of coffee, a gentle stroll around the environs of Sophia Gardens and to listen to ex Glamorgan player and coach Matthew Maynard talk about his cricketing life.This was the first of what will be a number of Walkers and Talkers Events that will be held in Cardiff in the coming months.For the next dates and to register for the event YOU CAN GO HERE:https://glamorgancricket.com/news/walkers-talkers-new-datesYou can learn more about the Walkers and Talkers Organization by going here:https://www.walkersandtalkers.org/

On 12 March, 1950, what was then considered the worst crash in the history of civil aviation occurred when a plane carrying 78 Welsh rugby fans and five crew crashed into a field near Llandow in the Vale of Glamorgan. The plane was packed with supporters fresh from celebrating a Triple Crown won in Ireland. Of the 83 people on board, only three survived. The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast hears from WRU Rugby Heritage manager Peter Owens.

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to Steven Reingold who, in a brief short term pro career managed to be part of the Glamorgan One Day Cup winning side in 2021.Steven's cricketing journey started in the north London club of Stanmore where his father still manages the first XI captained by his brother whilst mum gets involved with making the teas and lots more besides.  Via a gap year in his South African homeland he ended up in Cardiff at Cardiff Met where he came to the attention of Glamorgan's 2nd XI set up.Alongside his attempts to get a foothold in the professional game, Steven has pursued his interst in sports psychology and will, this year, complete a masters in the subject.  Along with Glamorgan's Kiran Carlson he set up a small business dedicated to, in the words of the organisation,  'sharing experiences and knowledge, educating people on mental skills and challenging others on the mental side of sport. We aim to spread awareness on mental skills in sport and help everyone develop from young athletes and beginner coaches to elite athletes and elite coaches'.Steven talks to us about his love of the game, playing with his Dad and his brother, playing for Glamorgan and where his ideas about mental skills and sport came from and how he sees them in the game of cricket.You can visit his podcast platform here:https://shows.acast.com/talking-mental-skillsAnd here you can read Kiran Carlson's blog inspired by his work with Steven:https://kirancarlson15.wordpress.com/ Here you can read an article in the Jewish Chronicle about Steven and the GB Team's exploits at the 2022 Maccabi Games:https://www.thejc.com/life/sport/team-maccabi-gb-make-medal-history-at-21st-maccabiah-games-nqsfd5ga

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to ex Gloucestershire CCC wicketkeeper Andy Brassington about his social inclusion initiative, Walkers and Talkers.  We are joined by Glamorgan's Mark Frost as we discuss the county's involvement with this.What started out as a way to keep Andy and his friends going through the pandemic has turned into a rapidly growing idea that has hundreds of people meeting regularly to talk sport, engage in some gentle exercise and enjoy the experience of sharing memories and stories together.With well established groups in Bristol, Taunton and Worcester, Andy is very excited about bringing the Walkers and Talkers idea to Cardiff, with a new group that will have its first meeting at Sophia Gardens in February.  Mark tells us about how excited Glamorgan CCC about bringing the Walkers and Talkers to Cardiff and shares the details with us.For those interested in learning more about Walkers and Talkers you can go here:https://www.walkersandtalkers.org/You can read and watch a video about Andy's Outstanding Contribution Award from the PCA here:https://www.thepca.co.uk/press-release/brassy-wins-outstanding-contribution-award/The first Walkers and Talkers Group Meeting in Cardiff takes place on Thursday 13th February at 10:00am with Matt Maynard as the first speaker.  You can read about it here:https://glamorgancricket.com/news/walkers-talkers-arrives-at-glamorganAND YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING HERE:https://bit.ly/4g4IcxAAnd finally, if you are interested in supporting the work of the Walkers and Talkers initiative you can donate via their Just Giving Page:https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walkersandtalkersI hope you enjoy the listen and hope you have a great time if you go to the inaugural event at Sophia Gardens.

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we look back at the year of podcasts, picking out a few highlights, as we go.There are a few comments at the beginning of the episode about Glamorgan's record breakers of the 2024 season.In the episode, you will find clips featuring the following:Mathew MaynardOssie WheatleySteve BarwickAlun Clement and Gareth Edwards of Christchurch Cricket ClubStuart Williams of Haverfordwest Cricket ClubErnie Barber of Blaina Cricket Club (with thanks to Alan Rees at the Lords Museum for providing this audio)Umpire Anna HarrisAmit Shivani  (Swansea Strikers) and  Ataur Rahman Jaber  (Swansea Warriors)Tim Davies of Hay-On-Wye Cricket ClubAdam Rutherford of The Authors XIRay Cox and Mark Jones of Port Talbot Town Cricket Club Joe Lambe of Cricket Wales and Llandudno Cricket ClubProfessor Michael Wilson of Loughborough Universityand finally, Henderson Springer once of Haverfordwest Cricket Club.A big thank you to all those who have been guests on the podcast in the last year and to all those who have listened to it.  I look forward to bringing you more stories about the great game of cricket from Wales in 2025.Don't forget, if you have a story to tell, please get in touch via Facebook, X or by email: mwcpod1921@gmail.comVery Best wishes to all those who play, watch or participate in the game of cricket in Wales.  We will see you in 2025!

Co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Miche McCall (they/them) explore concepts of spiritual optimism and pessimism while navigating turbulent times. The episode features Adrian Glamorgan, who suggests Quakers can stay grounded and act faithfully during difficult times by embracing devotion. Additionally, we highlight the life of Minerva Hoyt, a pioneering conservationist who played a pivotal role in establishing Joshua Tree National Park. Optimism and Pessimism: A Quaker elder shares lessons for staying steady in turmoil. Miche chats with Adrian Glamorgan, a longtime activist who, before becoming a Quaker, powered his work through anger.  He provides insights for young activists who face growing challenges. How do we stay strong and steady in the face of human cruelty and violence?  Glamorgan also talks about the Quaker concept of "New Creation," a vision of the world marked by human potential for good, cooperation, peace, and interconnectedness with the environment. While achieving New Creation might take time, it can serve as a compass, guiding Quakers toward a better future. He shares how, even in the nuts and bolts of serving on a committee or task force, we can find meaningful connections.  Adrian Glamorgan wrote the article “The Devoted Path: Holding Fast to the Promise of New Creation.” It appears in the December 2024 issue of Friends Journal and at FriendsJournal.org.  Adrian Glamorgan is a member of Western Australian Regional Meeting and Fremantle Recognised Meeting. He serves as the executive secretary of the Asia-West Pacific Section of Friends World Committee for Consultation, supporting the Section's diverse yearly meetings, groups, fellowships, and communities of interest, such as Quaker learning, peace, climate, and language inclusion.  The Quaker Simplicity of Talking to God Pradip Lamichhane from Bhaktapur Evangelical Friends Church in Nepal emphasizes that Quakers don't need elaborate rituals or intermediaries to connect with the divine. Talking to God can be as simple as expressing gratitude, a practice of thanking God upon waking up and before sleeping. George Fox's teaches that God resides within, Pradip encourages us to look inward for peace and blessings.  You will find the full video featuring Pradip Lamichhane and other QuakerSpeak videos at the QuakerSpeak YouTube channel, or visit Quakerspeak.com.  Book Review Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park, written by Lori Alexander and illustrated by Jenn Ely. Cactus Queen tells the story of Minerva Hoyt, a pioneering conservationist who played a crucial role in protecting the Mojave Desert's unique ecosystem; her efforts in 1936 led to the preservation of over 825,000 acres of desert. The book provides supplemental information about Minerva Hoyt's life, the various plants and animals of Joshua Tree National Park, and guidance for young environmental activists. Desert Cactus is recommended for readers aged 7 to 10 and is available as a hardcover or an eBook. Read Tom and Sandy Farley's Friends Journal review. Read more Friends Journal book reviews. Quotes “If someone's got a passion for ballet, F1, or being a horticulturist, a teacher, or an accountant, follow your passion. Better still, follow your leading as it arises because that will be part of the solution.” - Adrian Glamorgan  “I'm not advocating Quaker for health purposes, but actually, it's quite healthy to do.” - Adrian Glamorgan  “Silence is a power of many things. The silence will stop the war, silence will restart the joy, and the silence will restart the love.” - Pradip Lamichhane Question for next month: What are some unexpected ways you find yourself drawn to repair? How and when have you found joy and meaning in mending things?  In a world that often prioritizes the new, do you mend clothes, address debt, work toward restorative justice, or repair damaged relationships? What are some unexpected ways you find yourself drawn to repair? Leave a voice memo with your name and the town where you live. The number to call is 317-QUAKERS, that's +1 317-782-5377.

Who better to tell you the history of a place than 3 homegrown, salt of the earth lads that grew up there? If you've come for route one, low effort Gavin & Stacey references then, pal, you're in the wrong place because this is an accurate intellectual convo only zone (apart from the intro music, that very much is Gavin & Stacey).Hit play and enlighten your mind and soul with stories straight from the jewel of Glamorgan.Crysau Ti would have been called a purveyor of quality garb back in the day, we just think his t shirts are sick. Check him out along with the new merch we've collab'd with him to make.Find our merch on his site here.Check out our Patreon as well for extra content and a sneaky discount on Wales most fashionable apparel.

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the rather amazing Dr Maureen James, who is a folklorist, historian, and author of both Cambridgeshire Folk Tales and Lincolnshire Folk Tales.Maureen has been passionate about Social History for over 40 years. Though, as we discuss in this conversation, she did not start her career in academia – she began adult life as a wife and mother, pivoting into history later on. This led her to undertake her BA at Cambridge, then an MA in Museums and Galleries in Education with the Institute of Education, University of London, and a PhD through the University of Glamorgan with the focus of her thesis being The Legends of the Lincolnshire Carrs.In addition to a fascinating lifetime of taking part in historical reenactments, storytelling in period costume, and academic lecturing, she served as a Director of The Society for Storytelling, is a member of The Folklore Society, the Cambridge Antiquarian Society, and The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology, and has written articles for magazines and journals including Cambridgeshire Life, Facts and Fiction, The Cauldron, Smallholding, Time and Mind, and Folklore.In this chat, we touch on much of this, as well as the Princes in the Tower, how pockets are actually quite a complex subject, whether John Major can use a drop spindle, and all sorts of folklore from Huntingdonshire and beyond, including the legacies of several witches, the myths surrounding Oliver Cromwell, the tale of The Two Fat Geese, and much more besides!To learn more Maureen and her work, do visit her brilliant website – https://tellinghistory.co.uk – which links to her books, academic papers, stories, and all sorts of wonderful other websites, too.And we will be back tomorrow with the first part of Martin's new adaptation of Gawain and The Green Knight which will be released in 25 installments leading right up to Christmas!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of the BBC “Be Scam Safe” campaign, Rosa Hunt and guests examine the impact the growing scale of scams has on the way we see the world around us. A recent survey by the Good Faith Partnership and the University of Birmingham's Jubilee Centre found that honesty is the most important virtue for all religious groups, yet on a daily basis we are encouraged to be suspicious that the text messages, phone calls or emails we receive could be fraudulent. It's estimated that in the UK ten billion pounds each year are stolen by fraudsters. But what impact does learning to be distrustful have on us? Are people of faith more susceptible to being scammed? Rosa is joined by three guests: Professor Keith Jones leads the national research into financial fraud and scams with the Trading Standards Institute and their National Scams Team. He's a Christian, has a background in social work and specialises in the safeguarding vulnerable adults. Katharine Gray is the founder and director of Friends First, a Christian dating agency, and she shares insights into how to prevent romance fraud. Phil Swann explores the theology around honesty and trust. Phil is the pastoral director of the Evangelical Movement of Wales and the pastor of Llanelli Free Evangelical Church.We hear from Trading Standards officer Sarah Thomas-Grant who shares the current scams identified in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Steve Bumford, a Safeguarding officer in the Major Investigations Team in the Vale of Glamorgan, offers insights into a case of romance fraud. Reverend Mae Christie shares her personal experience of con artists stealing £138, 000 from her church in South London.

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we meet the cricketing Smale Family from Newport.  Mum, Ann-Marie is Deputy Chair at Glamorgan CCC and formed part of the team charged with winning a Tier 1 franchise for the women's game in Wales earlier this year.  Sophia and Will are both professional cricketers, making their way in the game after having both been young cricketers at the Newport club.For more on Ann-Marie you can go here:https://glamorgancricket.com/board-leadershipAnd you can read about Glamorgan's bid to bring Tier 1 Women's Cricket to the club here:https://glamorgancricket.com/news/glamorgan-bid-for-tier-1-professional-women%E2%80%99s-cricket-teamYou can read about Sophia Smale's career to date here:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66473326And see her in action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOGXJOET0toWe talk about her caught and bowled in last season's The Hundred.  You can see that here:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W2t8FjZs4zEYou can read a little more about Will here:https://glamorgancricket.com/squad-profile/will-smaleAnd see him batting in the One-Day Cup Final at Trent Bridge here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkszYmNfE6sThe Smale Family is quite unique with mum, son and daughter all involved in the professional game.  They talk about their background, the way they play and their top tips for aspiring professional cricketers AND their parents.

Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Iltyd; one of the most revered saints of Wales; traditionally believed to be a cousin of the legendary King Arthur; Iltyd and his wife lived as members of a Glamorgan chief's army until they became hermits near the river Nadafan; he studied with St. Dudricius and founded a great abbey near Glamorgan, Wales; he was a disciple of St. Cadoc; according to one Welsh tradition, he was one of the three knights of the Holy Grail; he died in Brittany in the 7th Century Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/6/24 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

In this PRO INTERVIEW we chat with Glamorgan's Mason Crane! Mason has had a fascinating career so far. He burst onto the scene with Hampshire and earned himself an England call-up at a very young age, particularly for a spinner. Mason has since moved clubs and now plays for Glamorgan where he is rediscovering some of his best form and plays a pivotal role for his new county. We discuss Quickfire questions His journey, school coach and moving counties at a young age Sydney grade cricket and playing Sheffield shield for New South Wales Playing for England Starting your spell well and playing the percentages And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20  

This term a project is underway to redesign and build a resilient food supply. Called Welsh Veg in Schools it's a pilot project, co-ordinated by Food Sense Wales, that aims to get more organically produced Welsh veg into primary school meals across Wales. Caroline Evans visits Dinas Powys primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan to hear how it's going down with the kids at lunchtime! We visit grower, Bonvilston Edge producing vegetables for the scheme and Castell Howell who distribute them to the schools.

In this episode, hosts Josh Kennedy and James Breese are joined by former England cricketer and Glamorgan captain, Steve James. With a career spanning 17 seasons and expertise in both cricket and rugby, Steve shares his experiences, insights, and personal journey from professional cricket to coaching.You'll Learn:Steve emphasizes how maintaining fitness impacts both physical and mental stamina, reflecting on his disciplined approach to running between wickets and long innings.The mental challenges of batting, how to handle failure, and the significance of turning the “volume” up or down when concentrating at the crease.Steve's philosophy on coaching, emphasizing helping individuals rather than dictating, and how conversations guide players toward self-improvement.Steve explains the evolution of batting techniques and how modern cricketers can learn from fundamentals while incorporating new styles.Key Takeaways:For Steve, fitness was not just physical but a mental tool that allowed him to push through long innings and challenging opponents. His routine of extra training and running helped prepare him for big scores.Whether in Test or T20 formats, Steve believes mastering head and hands fundamentals is key to hitting the ball more consistently, no matter the format or technique.Steve's philosophy of taking one ball at a time helped him overcome the pressure of expectations. Staying focused on the moment was crucial in building long innings.One of the standout lessons from Steve is to let players figure out their own path while offering guidance. This approach fosters a deeper understanding and ownership of their game.From learning to switch between focus and relaxation to dealing with personal struggles, Steve's journey shows how cricket requires mental strength both on and off the field.Quotes:"You can only play one ball at a time—focus on that, and the big scores will come.""Coaching isn't about dictating, it's about helping each individual find their own way.""Batting is a game of failure—you need to learn how to handle it and come back stronger."Find Steve James on:The TimesFind James on: Instagram: @jamesbreese Twitter: @_jamesbreese To learn more about Cricket Matters and download your FREE copy of The High-Performance Handbook, please visit www.cricketmatters.com

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping – just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!Ageism is the last acceptable prejudice - and it's costing us years of our lives. Dr. Paul Nash, a leading expert on gerontology, reveals how our negative perceptions of aging aren't just hurtful – they're actively harming our health and shortening our lifespans.Join us as Dr. Nash debunks the most pervasive aging myths and shares eye-opening truths about the longevity revolution. You'll learn why loneliness is more lethal than obesity (or smoking 15 cigarettes!), how to make your surroundings "age-proof," and why embracing your inner "crotchety old man" may be the secret to a longer, vibrant life."We're actually prejudicing against our future selves. It makes literally zero sense." ~Dr. Paul NashAbout Dr. Paul Nash:Dr. Paul Nash is a professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and an internationally recognized expert on ageism. His research focuses on the causes and consequences of ageism at the individual and societal level, with a special emphasis on the intersection of ageism with other forms of discrimination.Dr. Nash earned his PhD in psychology from the University of Glamorgan. He has worked with the World Health Organization on its global aging initiatives and serves as co-chair of the Aging Caucus for the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV. He's the author of "Critical Questions for Aging Societies," a user-friendly guide to navigating the challenges and opportunities of an aging world. When Dr. Nash is not championing the anti-ageism cause, you can find him irritating the youth at his local pub.Resources:Discover the groundbreaking ESS60 molecule, proven to extend life by 90%, at MyVitalC.comGet Paul Nash's book, “Critical Questions for Aging Societies”: https://a.co/d/2c0LaIA Connect with Paul Nash:- Website: https://gero.usc.edu/faculty/paul-nash-phd/ - Twitter: https://x.com/paulnash84 Connect with Christopher Burres- Website - https://www.myvitalc.com/- Website - https://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

In a live edition from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, Woman's Hour examines how children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, or SEND, as it is called in England, are supported in school. In Scotland the system is called ASN, Additional Support Needs; In Wales it's ALN, Additional Learning Needs; In Northern Ireland it is known as the SEN register, that is the Special Educational Needs Register. The programme is about children and young people who need extra support to learn, and the mothers trying to access it for them. The children may be autistic, have ADHD, or be a wheelchair user. Some may have learning disabilities, or be blind, deaf, or dyslexic. They all have a legal right to an education just like any other child. Woman's Hour had an overwhelming response from the mothers of these children to say that the system is beyond broken. That has led to a crisis in their, and their children's lives. Carolyn Atkinson, Woman's Hour reporter, shares the results of a poll specially commissioned for the programme. Nuala McGovern talks to Kellie Bright, an actress in EastEnders who is also mum to a child with SEND; Katie, a 17 year old girl with SEND who feels she was let down by the system and is now campaigning for a better one; Catriona Moore, Policy Manager from IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice); Catherine McKinnell, Minister for School Standards; Marsha Martin, the founder and CEO of Black SEN Mamas; Chloe Davies, a SEN teacher in a state special school in the Vale of Glamorgan and who previously worked in a mainstream school; Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza; and mums of children with SEND Samantha and Kirsti.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Reporter: Carolyn Atkinson Producer: Carolyn Atkinson and Rebecca Myatt

Alan Butcher has done pretty much everything in cricket. He's played for England, Surrey and Glamorgan. He's from a cricket family - his brothers Ian and Martin played county cricket too. His children Mark, Gary and Bryony achieved success as players. And Alan has also coached Surrey and Zimbabwe. In this interview, Alan meets James Buttler and takes on the Cricket Badger 20 Questions. The current Cricket Badger Podcasts are sponsored by Manscaped.com - quote 'BADGER' to get a 20% discount and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Will the Chicago DNC have protests like 1968 Actors demand action over disgusting video game sex scenes Nigerias homeless Sleeping under a Lagos bridge for 30 years Donald Trump made 300k from selling bibles but owes 100m Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge in Kursk region Wizz Air Is budget airline all you can fly subscription too good to be true Do not undermine Gaza ceasefire deal, warns Biden Vance plane makes emergency landing due to malfunction India National strike held over doctors rape and murder Schoolgirls dinosaur footprint find on Vale of Glamorgan beach

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Actors demand action over disgusting video game sex scenes Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge in Kursk region India National strike held over doctors rape and murder Nigerias homeless Sleeping under a Lagos bridge for 30 years Will the Chicago DNC have protests like 1968 Wizz Air Is budget airline all you can fly subscription too good to be true Schoolgirls dinosaur footprint find on Vale of Glamorgan beach Vance plane makes emergency landing due to malfunction Do not undermine Gaza ceasefire deal, warns Biden Donald Trump made 300k from selling bibles but owes 100m

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Nigerias homeless Sleeping under a Lagos bridge for 30 years India National strike held over doctors rape and murder Will the Chicago DNC have protests like 1968 Vance plane makes emergency landing due to malfunction Do not undermine Gaza ceasefire deal, warns Biden Donald Trump made 300k from selling bibles but owes 100m Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge in Kursk region Actors demand action over disgusting video game sex scenes Schoolgirls dinosaur footprint find on Vale of Glamorgan beach Wizz Air Is budget airline all you can fly subscription too good to be true

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Donald Trump made 300k from selling bibles but owes 100m Will the Chicago DNC have protests like 1968 Wizz Air Is budget airline all you can fly subscription too good to be true Actors demand action over disgusting video game sex scenes Vance plane makes emergency landing due to malfunction India National strike held over doctors rape and murder Schoolgirls dinosaur footprint find on Vale of Glamorgan beach Nigerias homeless Sleeping under a Lagos bridge for 30 years Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge in Kursk region Do not undermine Gaza ceasefire deal, warns Biden

Guests include Hefin David MS; Director of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre, Richard Wyn Jones; Labour MP for the Vale of Glamorgan, Kanishka Narayan; Plaid Cymru's Caerfyrrdin MP Ann Davies; Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas; Prof Chris Carman from the University of Glasgow; Paris correspondent for The Times, David Chazan, Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths and documentary film maker Inge Hanson.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Fazeer Mohammed to look back on England's batters building a strong lead over the West Indies on day three at Trent Bridge.Chris Woakes reflects on a day where there was more for the bowlers because of the conditions, and West Indies' Josh Da Silva reveals the “fun” he had during the last wicket partnership with Shamar Joseph.Plus, Simon Mann speaks to former Glamorgan all-rounder Sam Kirnan, who coaches the West Indies' Kavem Hodge & Alick Athanaze, to learn more about the Dominican duo.

FOLLOWING ON: COUNTY CRICKETER PAGEtalkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman, two-time County Championship winner Steve Harmison and Nick Friend from The Cricketer Mag talk about the greatest end to a cricket game that Jon Norman never noticed, appendicitis and Yorkshire going back-to-back. If you like what you hear please take the time to leave a 5 star review on the podcast page and follow @cricket_ts on X/Twitter. For even more content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTCricket Thanks for listening to Following On: County Cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the 'Tŷ Te' Tea Hub in the village of Trimsaran, the local community gather together weekly for a chat over a good cup of tea! Hosted by Tetrim Teas, a Welsh family business based in the Gwendraeth Valley, is a not-for-profit, wellbeing and ethical tea company. Caroline Evans joins them at the community centre in Trimsaran and hears how they're developing Rhubarb tea and mushroom teas. And they're not the only ones that think tea grown and made in Wales, has a future. In the hills above Knighton, Mandy Lloyd, who seems to relish the challenge of growing tea in less than favourable conditions, is hoping to build on the existing knowledge of growing tea in the UK. Meanwhile, Lucy George has been growing tea for around 9 years on her farm in the Vale of Glamorgan and is now a Nuffield Scholar looking at tea cultivation as a high value niche crop in the UK, one with ecological and social benefits too!

The story of todays guest Chloe McBratney, is one that will inspire millions of people around the world in the coming. months and years. She has defied all expectations in her young life to date and continues to shine as a guiding light that your circumstances do not have to define your future. In her formative years, she was formally diagnosed with bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia at just 18 months old, a condition that under develops the optic discs causing challenges to vision. One day Chloe knows she will loose her sight all together and, as she faces that fact, she intends to do as much good as she can to leave the game in a better place than she found it for her and millions of others. Now 27, today Chloe is an UEFA B coach, Welsh club Cardiff City's under-19s assistant goalkeeper coach, head coach of Barry Town FCs pan-disability team and a full-time special education needs multi-sport coach for Cardiff City Foundation.Chloe, from Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, first became aware of her visual impairment in primary school. She had a specialist teacher assigned to her to teach her and the teachers themselves."My eyes themselves are healthy, but it's the optic nerves that are damaged - the visual pathway from your eyes to your brain," she explains."As you get older you learn a lot more, I didn't understand really what a visual impairment was. To me it was just that I was half blind and couldn't see out of one eye and can kind of see out of the other. I adapted really well. I was always really adventurous, I would still go out. I would go to the park and climb trees," she said.Her parents encouraged her to do everything every other child did. "They didn't stop me from doing anything," she says. "They said 'you have to experience the world like everybody else'."As I've got older my sight has deteriorated and I've lost more sight." Chloe has also been diagnosed with neurological condition Grey matter heterotopia, which causes her to have seizures, as well chronic illnesses including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which affects the connective tissue in her body. Chloe also lives with chronic fatigue, brain fog and chronic pain.Notwithstanding all this, Chloe has coaching dreams and aspirations and wants to inspire and offer strength to the coaching community, so she shares her story and her philosophy with us today in this very special episode of the pro player podcast.

The right tree in the right place and how it could save lives in the city. We speak to an Urban Green Infrastructure Advisor for Natural Resources Wales on the need to plant more trees in in our towns and cities for people and the planet.Tiny forests - the Welsh Government is offering grants of between ten and forty thousand pounds to plant trees in a small space under a concept of forest creation developed by a Japanese ecologist. We hear how it works at a tiny forest in Cardiff Bay.We talk pond creation in LLanwrtyd Wells - the Freshwater Habitats Trust says ponds are a critically important but undervalued part of the freshwater network. and our reporter Mariclare Carey-Jones takes her tortoise for a check up at the International Tortoise Association in the Vale of Glamorgan

Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills to bring you all the huge stories from the opening round of County Championship fixtures.They speak to Sam Northeast who hit an unbeaten 335 for Glamorgan against Middlesex at Lord's, which is now the highest first class score recorded at the ground - overtaking Graham Gooch's 333 for England against India in 1990.Sam Cook reflects on his season opener for Essex as he took 10 wickets in the match, leading Essex to beat Nottinghamshire by 254 runs.Also, Kashif Ali talks to Kevin and Tymal about his journey to playing for Worcestershire and hitting two centuries in his two innings against Warwickshire.Plus, the Chief Operating Officer of the Professional Cricketers' Association Daryl Mitchell joins the podcast to talk about the schedule demands of cricketers, how players are looked after with the commercial demands of playing so much cricket, and making sure players are staying safe when travelling for matches.And Emily Windsor wasn't able to join Kevin and Tymal for the podcast, but she does send the guys a voice note as to why.

La Royal Navy aprendió a temer a los Exocet, pero los argentinos solo tenían cinco y los habían agotado. Sí pero... habían más Exocet... ¿Cómo consiguió Argentina varios misiles a pesar del embargo? Todo lo que tienes que saber del último ataque con misiles, lo contamos aquí, con 🎙 Íñigo, 🎙 Julio 'Caronte' y 🎙 Dani CarAn. 🔗 Enlaces para Listas de Episodios Exclusivos para 💥 FANS 👉 CB FANS https://bit.ly/CBPListCBFans (si no te funciona el enlace, haz una 🔎 búsqueda > "casus belli fans" (Listas) ) Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 https://podcastcasusbelli.com 👨‍💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎵 La música incluida en el programa es Ready for the war de Marc Corominas Pujadó bajo licencia CC. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ El resto de música es bajo licencia privada de Epidemic Music, Jamendo Music o SGAE SGAE RRDD/4/1074/1012 de Ivoox. 📧¿Queréis contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

In light of the discovery of a rare medieval cemetery in the Vale of Glamorgan, Azim Ahmed explores funerary customs today. Dr Andy Seaman, a specialist in early medieval archaeology from the University of Cardiff, shares his findings on location at the archaeological dig site near Fonmore Castle. While graveyards might be seen as quiet reflective places today, Andy explains that in the medieval period they were often central to life and where communities might meet to undertake business, meetings and even feasting. Dr Marianne Rozario from the Christian think tank Theos shares the conclusions from their recent report ‘Ashes to Ashes: Beliefs, Trends and Practices in dying, death and the Afterlife.' Key findings are a growing trend towards cremation rather than burial in the UK and a rise of “celebrations of life” over traditional funerals. Author, eulogy speechwriter, and funeral celebrant Pete Billingham explains how the growth of ‘Direct Cremations' is changing the way we remember those we've loved and lost, and how the digital age is shaping the modern landscape of memorial services. Near Llandaff Weir Vimla Patel shows Azim a new multi-faith ash scattering site in the River Taff. It's the first site of its kind in Wales and offers Hindus and Sikhs the opportunity to scatter the ashes of their loved ones near the place they call home. Traditionally ashes would be scattered in India's holiest river, the Ganges, but Vimla explains that for second and third generation members of the Sikh and Hindu communities many would prefer ashes to be scattered in Wales. Supporting Humanity is an award-winning charity providing mental health and bereavement support. Since the Covid pandemic they've been running workshops and tutorials to train younger members of the Muslim community the traditional Muslim funeral ritual of Ghusl. In the Islamic tradition it is important that burial takes place as quickly as possible and that the body should be washed and dressed before so. Trustee Sumaiya Khoda and CEO and founder Idris Patel share how they've been overwhelmed with the interest and dedication shown by the young people they work with. Details of organisations offering information, advice and support with bereavement are available at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Delyth Liddell introduces four Christmas cards from Llandaff Diocese. Will and Jude Souter are from Urban Crofters church in Roath; Edwin Counsell is at St Illtud's in the Vale of Glamorgan; Mark and Ruth Greenaway-Robbins are at Margam Abbey; and Sarah Jones is from St John the Baptist in the centre of Cardiff.

Dr. John Sherwood interviews Admiral Sir Ian Forbes on his combat experiences on HMS Glamorgan during the Falklands War.

Ahead of the Royal Welsh Winter Fair we catch up with the Welsh Government's Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, amid challenging times for the agricultural industry.The restoration of a rare heathland habitat in Hensol Forest, in the Vale of Glamorgan. Sheep farming in Wales as you've never seen it before - "A Hardy Breed: Sheep Farming in Wales" a photography book by Bruce CardwellAnd a thoroughbred census to establish what happens to the horses when their racing days are over.

Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Illtyd; revered Welsh saint; reputed to be a cousin of King Arthur, and one of the knights of the Holy Grail; he and his wife became hermits; he eventually founded the abbey of Llanilltud Fawr in Glamorgan, Wales; died in the Seventh Century Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/6/23 Gospel: Luke 14:12-14

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Regenerative farming - it's a catch all buzzword that's being used in the agricultural sector and the media, but what does it mean in practise and how can it benefit the environment? Ahead of next week's Royal Welsh Agricultural Show Caroline Evans visits Sealands Farm, St Brides Major in the Vale of Glamorgan and home to arable farmer, Richard Anthony and family.

Enjoy this adventure to folklorist Bethan Briggs-Miller's childhood home in Tondu, Wales. Bethan is a great raconteur and regales us with tales of the spectres that may still linger at the family fireplace... A frank, vivid, and personal conversation. BBM's work:

Today on Sense of Soul I have, Iona Jenkins she is an author, creative writer, and poet with an MA in Education (Guidance and Counselling) from Brunel University, professional diplomas in Person-Centered Counseling from Metanoia Institute London, Clinical Hypnotherapy then Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy with the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, London. She achieved B.A.C.P accreditation which she held until she retired from the profession. Moving from London to the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales brought Iona a more relaxed, creative life. Her long-held dream of sharing a vision of beauty, harmony, peace, and wisdom through creative, mystical writing began to blossom into reality when she won a competition for her first self-published collection of poetry and reflections, followed by descriptive prose showcased in Kindred Spirit Magazine and poems published in various editions of Touchstone.  A passionate interest in personal and spiritual growth spanning many years has inspired Iona's exploration of Eastern and Western spiritual philosophies and practices, the idea of a language of angels, as a stream of inspiration, creative wisdom, and beauty, flowing through everything, the energies of sacred sites both at home and abroad, and labyrinth walking. After meditating with Tibetan Buddhists in London, then studying mindfulness with Samye Ling Wales and the Mindfulness Association, Iona finally found her spiritual home with the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. She is also a Companion of Chalice Well, supporting the Trust's ethos of "Many Paths One Source."  Exploring growth and change through her creativity, Iona's path of art and soul is inspired by angels, wisdom, nature, land, and legend, living by the sea on the south coast of magical Wales. Her beautiful poetic book “To Sing with Bards and Angels” is an invitation to travel through landscapes evoked by beautiful language, into the heart of nature and imagination. You can pick up her book wherever books are sold. https://www.ionajenkins.com https://twitter.com/ionajenkinsaut1 https://www.facebook.com/ionajenkinsauthor Visit Sense of Soul at www.mysenseofsoul.com Do you want Ad Free episodes? Join our Sense of Soul Patreon, our community of seekers and lightworkers. Also recieve 50% off of Shanna's Soul Immersion experience as a Patreon member, monthly Sacred circles, Shanna mini series, Sense of Soul merch and more.
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This week, Azim Ahmed's guest is a senior figure in the Church in Wales. The Right Reverend Mary Stallard, currently the Assistant Bishop of Bangor, has just been elected as the 73rd Bishop of Llandaff – a post she'll take up in sometime in the spring. The Diocese of Llandaff covers nearly half the Christian population in Wales, including parts of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and some of the Valleys. Bishop Mary was one of the first women to be ordained as a priest in the Church in Wales in 1997. Since then she has served a number of clerical posts in all corners of the country. For the past twenty years she's worked in the north, in both the St Asaph and Bangor dioceses where she's held a number of senior roles. Five years ago she was appointed Archdeacon of Bangor and then almost twelve months ago was made the Assistant Bishop there. Bishop Mary's voice is familiar to many listeners in Wales; in the past she's also presented a number of All Things Considered programmes. In the first radio interview since her election, Bishop Mary talks to Azim about her early life and career, about relationships with non-Christian faiths, young people, and the role of a bishop, not least in speaking out on topical issues, of which in her view, the biggest is concern about the environment.