Podcasts about Hertfordshire

Back with the40 after a slightly longer break… And to mark an ahem… significant Birthday we have 50 tunes for you! Just about 2 hours of music, and a show dominated by 3 dubpacks. Myth's ‘Vol3', Break's ‘‘Vol2' and just to be as unique as they are The Sauce with ‘The Hot Sauce Summer Dub Pack'! Add to that the best of whatever else has been out and we have our 40 tracks. With the other 10, I've had a go. I've picked my 10 favourite tunes of the last 35 years. Tracks from 1990 onwards - (I retain the right to change these by the time you finish reading this), but I've had a go. Also, next gig up, Underground Routes, upcoming October 11th in Hitchin. Tickets available from skiddle - I'll be on a 92-93 Hardcore one - if you give us a follow you'll see a promo mix I did on the YouTube page. The rest of the lineup is ridiculous too; come day party with us in Hertfordshire. Up after this mix we're back to the ICONs with an all Dillinja mix… get ready for that. Before that, though…this. Enjoy.

(Stereo Edition) Summer is nearly over and Paul and Eli do not want to waste a single sunny day, so it's time for another walkabout episode! This route, as chosen by Eli, is one they've been keen to do for a while and now it's their chance to tackle the length of the New River. The New River is an artificial waterway that opened in 1613 to deliver water in towards London from Hertfordshire. There is no way in hell that the Cheap Chaps will be able to do ALL of it, as its around 20 miles, but they can do a fat chunk of the middle of it! So, join Paul & Eli as they pack up a few snacks and begin weaving their way through North London, arguing, laughing and pontification before throwing in the towel! How far do they get? Will Paul ever be correct in Eli's eyes? Will the “self-heating” lunch work? Are jokes their forte? It's all revealed in this epic 150 minute walkabout adventure. See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-453-a-new-river-runs-through-it SEE US LIVE: Oct 18th @ The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival 2.30pm, London https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/cheapshow---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-18th-oct-2025-tickets Watch Our 450th Episode Celebration YouTube Live Stream! https://youtube.com/live/ErCEZo6V3AE?feature=share And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com For all other information, please visit: www.thecheapshow.co.uk Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! MERCH Official CheapShow Magazine Shop: www.cheapmag.shop Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ

(Mono Edition) Summer is nearly over and Paul and Eli do not want to waste a single sunny day, so it's time for another walkabout episode! This route, as chosen by Eli, is one they've been keen to do for a while and now it's their chance to tackle the length of the New River. The New River is an artificial waterway that opened in 1613 to deliver water in towards London from Hertfordshire. There is no way in hell that the Cheap Chaps will be able to do ALL of it, as its around 20 miles, but they can do a fat chunk of the middle of it! So, join Paul & Eli as they pack up a few snacks and begin weaving their way through North London, arguing, laughing and pontification before throwing in the towel! How far do they get? Will Paul ever be correct in Eli's eyes? Will the “self-heating” lunch work? Are jokes their forte? It's all revealed in this epic 150 minute walkabout adventure. See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-453-a-new-river-runs-through-it SEE US LIVE: Oct 18th @ The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival 2.30pm, London https://cheerfulearful.podlifeevents.com/festival/cheapshow---live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-18th-oct-2025-tickets Watch Our 450th Episode Celebration YouTube Live Stream! https://youtube.com/live/ErCEZo6V3AE?feature=share And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com For all other information, please visit: www.thecheapshow.co.uk Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! MERCH Official CheapShow Magazine Shop: www.cheapmag.shop Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ

On 28 September 1923, a new magazine hit news-stands.   The Radio Times was a BBC publication, born out of a listings ban seven months earlier, when the press tried to charge the Beeb advertising rates to print what was on. The BBC's General Manager John Reith saw an opportunity: they'd just print their own.   We previously (on episodes 75 and 76) brought you the history of the Radio Times for its centenary, but as our moment-by-moment timeline of British broadcasting finally reaches September 1923, we just had to zoom in a little further on issue number one.   So join us for a look at the first listings, the first letter (a listener from Spain!), ads including headphones and - oddly - height-lengthening, the first cartoon (about listening to the wireless en masse in a village hall), plus listeners complaints mourning the “murder” of composer Tannhauser at the hands of the London Wireless Orchestra. Everyone's a critic…   Our guests include Radio Times editor Shem Law, Radio Times collector Dr Steve Arnold, Radio 4's Justin Webb and Dr Martin Cooper author of Radio's Legacy in Popular Culture.    SHOWNOTES: Original music is by Will Farmer.  Books referred to include Those Radio Times by Susan Briggs and The Radio Times Cover Story by Tony Currie. Martin Cooper's book is Radio's Legacy in Popular Culture https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/radios-legacy-in-popular-culture-9781501360442/ Steve Arnold's website is radiotimesarchive.co.uk/. Martin Cooper's website is prefadelisten.com Paul's latest Substack is here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-171149075 Paul's live show on the BBC origin story - at time of writing, soon in Ealing, Petersfield, Norfolk, Hertfordshire: www.paulkerensa.com/tour. This podcast is nothing to do with the BBC.  Please like/share/rate/review this podcast - it all helps. Support us on Patreon (£5/mth), for bonus videos and things - and thanks if you do! Or a one-off tip to Ko-fi.com/paulkerensa? Thanks! All keeps the podcast afloat Next time: Episode 105: The launch of Aberdeen 2BD. Advance reading: see Gordon Bathgate's book Aberdeen Calling: https://amzn.to/4pi9FBW More on this broadcasting history project at paulkerensa.com/oldradio

Susan Hulme reports as peers debate animal welfare. And as a new inquiry into waste crime starts work, we visit a layby in Hertfordshire to see the problem at first hand.

It's summer, and Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle Gardiner have set off on their long-awaited trip. They're enjoying a visit to Derbyshire, and have decided to include a visit to Pemberley - having been assured, of course, that Mr. Darcy is nowhere near his home. While there, Elizabeth is astonished at how different the accounts of Mr. Darcy seem, compared to his behavior in Hertfordshire. But the biggest astonishment of all is the appearance of the man himself, arrived back a day earlier than was planned. And not only that - he's civil, and even friendly, to Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle. This week's Friday Favorites is the moment when everything begins to change for Elizabeth, and as it does, let the familiar story fill you with calm as you drift into a night of deep and restorative sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Kimpton Memorial Hall, Hertfordshire.

This is border country – London nudging into Hertfordshire

The UK Agroforestry Show takes place at Woodoaks Farm in Hertfordshire on the 10th and 11th of September - and in this programme, FFINLO COSTAIN is joined by BEN RASKIN from the Soil Association - by CAROLINE HARRISON, Technical Policy Manager at the Institute of Chartered Foresters - by TOM KEMP, the director of Working Woodlands Cornwall CIC - and by JOHN PAWSEY, from Shimpling Park Farm.They discuss:

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1998 bhí Nicky English, Ken Hogan agus Jack Bergin ainmnithe mar an tríréad do trí bhliain. Bhí an bainisteoir nua Michael Maguire ag iarradh moladh ón fhochoiste. I 2013 tháinig an fhoireann trasphlandú Éireann abhaile ón Afraic Theas tar éis na gcluichí. Bhí Andrew Duncan ó Chluain Mheala agus Orla Hogan ón Aonach Urmhumhan ar an fhoireann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car theives stole his father's car from outside the family hom eas he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demaning a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1998 - Nicky English, with Ken Hogan, Jack Bergin, the trio were unanimously ratified for a three-year term, to be reviewed annually, the new manager's Lattin-Cullen clubmate Michael Maguire proposing the adoption of the executive sub-committee's recommendations 2013 – Tipperary transplant athletes and other members of Transplant Team Ireland returned from the World Transplant Games in South Africa. Amongst the athletes who were honoured at this occasion were Andrew Duncan from Clonmel and Orla Hogan from Nenagh. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1998 bhí Nicky English, Ken Hogan agus Jack Bergin ainmnithe mar an tríréad do trí bhliain. Bhí an bainisteoir nua Michael Maguire ag iarradh moladh ón fhochoiste. I 2013 tháinig an fhoireann trasphlandú Éireann abhaile ón Afraic Theas tar éis na gcluichí. Bhí Andrew Duncan ó Chluain Mheala agus Orla Hogan ón Aonach Urmhumhan ar an fhoireann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car theives stole his father's car from outside the family hom eas he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demaning a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1998 - Nicky English, with Ken Hogan, Jack Bergin, the trio were unanimously ratified for a three-year term, to be reviewed annually, the new manager's Lattin-Cullen clubmate Michael Maguire proposing the adoption of the executive sub-committee's recommendations 2013 – Tipperary transplant athletes and other members of Transplant Team Ireland returned from the World Transplant Games in South Africa. Amongst the athletes who were honoured at this occasion were Andrew Duncan from Clonmel and Orla Hogan from Nenagh. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

This week: Adventuredome's Fear Zone Organizer Accused of Sexual Battery; Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs Gets Halloween Makeover; Two New Mazes Coming to Knott's Scary Farm; Howl-O-Scream Tampa Unveils M.A.R.S. Haunted House; Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Announces New & Updated Mazes; Field of Screams Maryland Will Not Open for the 2025 Season; Twin Cities Fear Fest Brings Elvira to Mall of America; Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall Celebrates 35th Anniversary; Hieizan Obakeyashiki Returns for a Limited-Time; Texas Chainsaw Massacre & Winnie-the-Pooh Blood and Honey Come to Hertfordshire with Halloween Haunt Fest; Halloween Horror Nights Singapore Highlights Asian Horror IPs. Read more here.

Who and what are we really beyond our biological construct? Is the universe, along with all creation merely the result of some cosmic fluke, and whereby science refutes any suggestion of ‘order,' and more in favour of the classic ‘chaos' theory? What is the bigger picture regarding the very nature of the human ‘self' which (and contrary to what science promotes as its official narrative) appears to transcend both space and time, inherent with what we consider as supernatural abilities which our system of governance has tried to suppress since ages past? Why has the powers-that-be taken such steps in misinforming the masses, even when subjects surrounding life after death, cryptids and UFOs are very much evident, but which themselves are at pains to deny? The authors consider there are connections to be made within these areas of contemplation, and which may well tell us more about ourselves as the evolving Avatar.In ‘The Eternal Avatar,' both Philip Kinsella and Chris John Mayes take a deeper look into the amazing individual you represent beyond your current material self, along with establishing those inherent powers which you harbour, and which the system sees as a threat in their overall mission to thwart the very nature of our eternal essence. They also make connections within varied areas of paranormal/UFO research which indicates that such alternate dimensions of reality are much closer to home than once thought!Chris Mayes BioSince a young age I have discovered through many various spiritual experiences that we are much more than this physical body existing in this material world. We are all connected to a greater source of power and knowledge that is waiting for all of us to understand and live by.  It has grown to become a large part of my life and how I see the world, that makes it incredibly magical.  I am so grateful to be able to start writing about this subject and having the opportunity to express and continue to learn alongside everyone else as we try to understand more about the potentiality of our true selves and our innate abilities to be so much more powerful than we are led to believe.From living my childhood by a seaside town and moving to Hertfordshire and now London, I have been lucky to live by sea, countryside and now city. My career has spanned from manufacturing to a university simulation technician. My art has been one of my main passions since childhood and It has always seemed to integrate itself throughout my whole working life in many ways. Although I have only included just a few samples here,  I am dedicated to creating a broader portfolio to provide a better platform to showcase my work. I produce personal artwork as well as commissioned pieces.Being creative feels intrinsic to me and I like to apply it as much as I can in all areas of my life. From art, design, photography and writing - I believe we all have that unique creative quality within ourselves that should always be accessed and expressed in whatever capacity that suits the individual.https://www.chrismayes.uk/Philip Kinsella BioPhilip Kinsella is an Author, a UFO researcher, an abduction experiencer.  He is a psychic medium and clairvoyant. He co-hosts a radio show with his twin on the Paranormal UK Radio Network, called ‘TWIN SOULS,' which is broadcast monthly.https://www.thekinsellatwins.com/https://www.facebook.com/Philipkinsella11https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG34YMB https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

Who and what are we really beyond our biological construct? Is the universe, along with all creation merely the result of some cosmic fluke, and whereby science refutes any suggestion of ‘order,' and more in favour of the classic ‘chaos' theory? What is the bigger picture regarding the very nature of the human ‘self' which (and contrary to what science promotes as its official narrative) appears to transcend both space and time, inherent with what we consider as supernatural abilities which our system of governance has tried to suppress since ages past? Why has the powers-that-be taken such steps in misinforming the masses, even when subjects surrounding life after death, cryptids and UFOs are very much evident, but which themselves are at pains to deny? The authors consider there are connections to be made within these areas of contemplation, and which may well tell us more about ourselves as the evolving Avatar.In ‘The Eternal Avatar,' both Philip Kinsella and Chris John Mayes take a deeper look into the amazing individual you represent beyond your current material self, along with establishing those inherent powers which you harbour, and which the system sees as a threat in their overall mission to thwart the very nature of our eternal essence. They also make connections within varied areas of paranormal/UFO research which indicates that such alternate dimensions of reality are much closer to home than once thought!Chris Mayes BioSince a young age I have discovered through many various spiritual experiences that we are much more than this physical body existing in this material world. We are all connected to a greater source of power and knowledge that is waiting for all of us to understand and live by.  It has grown to become a large part of my life and how I see the world, that makes it incredibly magical.  I am so grateful to be able to start writing about this subject and having the opportunity to express and continue to learn alongside everyone else as we try to understand more about the potentiality of our true selves and our innate abilities to be so much more powerful than we are led to believe.From living my childhood by a seaside town and moving to Hertfordshire and now London, I have been lucky to live by sea, countryside and now city. My career has spanned from manufacturing to a university simulation technician. My art has been one of my main passions since childhood and It has always seemed to integrate itself throughout my whole working life in many ways. Although I have only included just a few samples here,  I am dedicated to creating a broader portfolio to provide a better platform to showcase my work. I produce personal artwork as well as commissioned pieces.Being creative feels intrinsic to me and I like to apply it as much as I can in all areas of my life. From art, design, photography and writing - I believe we all have that unique creative quality within ourselves that should always be accessed and expressed in whatever capacity that suits the individual.https://www.chrismayes.uk/Philip Kinsella BioPhilip Kinsella is an Author, a UFO researcher, an abduction experiencer.  He is a psychic medium and clairvoyant. He co-hosts a radio show with his twin on the Paranormal UK Radio Network, called ‘TWIN SOULS,' which is broadcast monthly.https://www.thekinsellatwins.com/https://www.facebook.com/Philipkinsella11https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG34YMB https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

From Negotiator to Brokerage Boss: Jamie Fisher's Estate Agency Journey Jamie Fisher, owner of Muvin and founding member of Real Agency, shares his story from starting out in Colchester to launching a modern brokerage across Essex and Hertfordshire. In this candid chat, he talks about falling into property by chance, the impact of his upbringing, and why he left the corporate world behind. Jamie opens up about burnout, finding balance, and reigniting his passion through the brokerage model. A must listen for agents at any stage, whether you're stuck, ambitious, or just curious about the future of estate agency.

After a quick stay at the Gardiners, Elizabeth, Jane, and Maria Lucas are on their way back to Hertfordshire. They're met along the way by Kitty and Lydia, who "treat" them to a lunch that's paid for by their older sisters, and then, at long last, they are back at home. For Elizabeth, this means she finally has the chance to unload the burden of her secrets and share the news of Mr. Darcy's proposal and Mr. Wickham's true character with Jane. This week's Friday Favorites is a moment of relief for Elizabeth, one that helps her feel relaxed, and it is a familiar story that will help you relax too, as you drift into a night of gentle and restorative sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Lee Stiles is the Secretary of the Lea Valley Growers Association and he gives an insight into growing fresh vegetables for the British supermarkets. The Lea Valley area is made up of some 450 acres of glasshouses and is near London, on the Essex and Hertfordshire border, - straddling the River Lea. From here 80 million cucumbers are grown every year - three-quarters of the UK crop - as well as 100 million sweet peppers, 25 million aubergines and thousands of tonnes of vine tomatoes. About 70 growers are part of the association, with several of those based within Greater London. For more information on the Lea Valley Growers Association: https://bit.ly/45uvZAr #business #supermarkets #horticulture == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí buachaill an-socair agus é ina gcoladh sa chúl den charr nuair a bhí dhá dhuine á ghoid an carr taobh amuigh de a thí. I 1992 bhí dochtúirí a raibh ag obair sa phríosún ag iarradh ardú pá de 40% ón Roinn Dlí agus Cirt dá obair páirtaimseartha. I 1971 an téama den Scoil Samhradh Merriman a d'oscail I gCill Chaoi ná na Lochlannaigh agus Éire. I 1992 bhí na Gardaí ag coimeád a súil ar dhaoine ón chontae a raibh ag dul suas chuig Páirc an Chrócaigh de bharr go raibh rabhadh coireacht ann. Sin Diana Ross le I'm Still Waiting – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1971. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 chan The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toss Rundgren's Utopia agus Hot Tuma ag an Knebworth Festival sa Bhreatain agus bhí na ticéid níos lú ná 5 punt. I 1997 tháinig Oasis amach lena tríú h-albam Be Here Now agus ag an am bhí sé an t-albam a dhíol is tapúla riamh le níos mó ná 350 míle ar an chéad lá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Loretta Devine I Meiriceá I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelis I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1979 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 21st of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: A schoolboy kept very calm as 2 car thieves stole his father's car from outside the family home as he was fast asleep in the back seat. 1992: Prison doctors were demanding a 40 percent pay rise from the department of Justice for part-time work. 1971: The theme of the 1971 Merriman Summer School which opened in Kilkee was "The Vikings and Ireland" 1992: Gardaí were on alert after a crime warning was issued as Clare fans headed to Croke Park. That was Diana Ross with I'm Still Waiting – the biggest song on this day in 1971 Onto music news on this day In 1976 The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Hot Tuna all appeared at The Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, England, tickets £4.50. 1997 Oasis' third album 'Be Here Now', became one of the fastest selling albums ever, shifting over 350,000 units on the first day of release. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Loretta Devine was born in America in 1949 and singer Kelis was born in America on this day in 1979 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On Tuesday 17th November the Rt. Hon. Professor Shirley Williams delivered the 2009 Alcuin lecture at the Law Faculty, discussing the future of the European Union after the Lisbon Treaty.Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby, was one of the 'Gang of Four' moderate Labour politicians who in 1981 founded the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which merged with the Liberal Party in 1988 to form the Liberal Democrats.Baroness Williams was first elected as an MP in the 1964 General Election to represent the Labour Party in the constituency of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She rapidly rose to a junior ministerial position and subsequently served as Shadow Home Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection, Secretary of State for Education, and Paymaster General until she lost her seat in the general election of 1979.In 1981 she resigned from the Labour Party to form the SDP, along with Roy Jenkins, David Owen and Bill Rodgers. Later that year she won the by-election for Crosby in Merseyside to become the first elected SDP MP. After losing her seat in 1983 she became a familiar face as a broadcaster on In conversation with Shirley Williams and has appeared on the BBC's Question Time more than any other panellist.n 1988, Williams moved to the USA as Professor of Elective Politics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government until 2001. She helped draft constitutions in Russia, Ukraine and South Africa, served as a UN Special Representative to the former Yugoslavia, and has been President of Chatham House, the Royal Institute for International Affairs. With Amartya Sen, she is a director of the US-based Nuclear Threat Initiative, which seeks to reduce the risk of use of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons; and in 2007 was appointed by the Prime Minister as an independent advisor on nuclear proliferation.The Alcuin lectures are named after the 8th century scholar Alcuin of York, who was a key advisor to the Emperor Charlemagne and a central figure in the Carolingian Renaissance. The lectures were established in 1999 with a benefaction from Lord Brittan, himself a former European Commissioner. The theme for the lecture must be some aspect of the relationship between Britain and the European Institutions. Previous speakers have included Lord Patten, Lord Hannay and Dr Carl Bildt.

On Tuesday 17th November the Rt. Hon. Professor Shirley Williams delivered the 2009 Alcuin lecture at the Law Faculty, discussing the future of the European Union after the Lisbon Treaty.Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby, was one of the 'Gang of Four' moderate Labour politicians who in 1981 founded the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which merged with the Liberal Party in 1988 to form the Liberal Democrats.Baroness Williams was first elected as an MP in the 1964 General Election to represent the Labour Party in the constituency of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. She rapidly rose to a junior ministerial position and subsequently served as Shadow Home Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection, Secretary of State for Education, and Paymaster General until she lost her seat in the general election of 1979.In 1981 she resigned from the Labour Party to form the SDP, along with Roy Jenkins, David Owen and Bill Rodgers. Later that year she won the by-election for Crosby in Merseyside to become the first elected SDP MP. After losing her seat in 1983 she became a familiar face as a broadcaster on In conversation with Shirley Williams and has appeared on the BBC's Question Time more than any other panellist.n 1988, Williams moved to the USA as Professor of Elective Politics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government until 2001. She helped draft constitutions in Russia, Ukraine and South Africa, served as a UN Special Representative to the former Yugoslavia, and has been President of Chatham House, the Royal Institute for International Affairs. With Amartya Sen, she is a director of the US-based Nuclear Threat Initiative, which seeks to reduce the risk of use of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons; and in 2007 was appointed by the Prime Minister as an independent advisor on nuclear proliferation.The Alcuin lectures are named after the 8th century scholar Alcuin of York, who was a key advisor to the Emperor Charlemagne and a central figure in the Carolingian Renaissance. The lectures were established in 1999 with a benefaction from Lord Brittan, himself a former European Commissioner. The theme for the lecture must be some aspect of the relationship between Britain and the European Institutions. Previous speakers have included Lord Patten, Lord Hannay and Dr Carl Bildt.

Finn the police dog was horribly injured by an assailant. His story changed the laws in England, and it also warmed the hearts of millions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

Join Justin as he speaks with actor Vincent Regan about life in Ireland, the Royal Shakespeare Company, filming 300, troubles on the set of Troy, HBO's House of the Dragon, and more!Vincent Regan bio:“Regan was born 16 May 1965 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. He attended Nicholas Breakspear School, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, then St Joseph's College, Ipswich, before going on to study acting at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London.”Intro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.

For this episode we're joined by the excellent Val Mabbs, who talks to us about writing for Record Mirror in the late '60s and early '70s. We start with our guest's early life as a mod in Hertfordshire – and her memories of seeing the Who/the High Numbers in 1964/5. Val then explains how she got her foot in the door at the Mirror and recalls colleagues such as Norman Jopling, Charlie Gillett and Lon Goddard, not forgetting Peter Jones, the editor who first spotted her potential as an interviewer.  Val talks us through her encounters with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Marc Bolan (not to mention Status Quo, for whose double-denim "outfits" she can take indirect credit). En passant we hear clips from Chris Welch's 2005 audio interview with John Walker, surely the handsomest of the three Walker "Brothers" he first met in 1965. After Barney gives a nod to the week's free feature about Bob Dylan "going electric" at 1965's Newport Folk Festival, Val resumes her story and brings us up to the present day. We also pay tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and discuss the real origins of heavy metal. Finally, Mark and Jasper talk us out with remarks on newly-added library pieces about Graham Nash (1967), Lady Gaga (2012) and Billie Eilish (2019). Many thanks to special guest Val Mabbs. Pieces discussed: Jimi Hendrix: "Western Movie For Jimi" Says The Man Himself, T. Rex: Marc's science fiction film, John and Yoko: The Apple and the Grapefruit, The Walker Brothers' John Walker audio, Al Kooper: The On the Tracks Interview, How Bob Dylan And The Holy Trinity Changed Music Forever, Scene of the Crime: Bob Dylan at Newport, Elijah Wald: Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan and the Night That Split the '60s, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne: How Black Was My Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne: Lord of the Wings, The Hollies: The change in Graham, Lady Gaga: The most extraordinary popstar Mark Ellen has ever met and Billie Eilish at Reading Festival.

Whether you love it, tolerate it, are a master of a compelling Bluesky thread or struggle with a LinkedIn update, social media has become an inescapable part of academia and university life. But it's complicated. On one hand, scholars use it to build their academic profile, share research with the wider public, celebrate career successes or publications and connect with community and potential collaborators. And on the other, social media is a breeding ground for political polarisation, misinformation and harassment. One aspect that is beyond question is social media's ability to hook and maintain our attention. So, what can higher education take from social media's compelling ways to improve teaching, critical thinking or outreach? How can teachers use its strategies to build engagement in class, for example? What can analysing influencers show learners about navigating AI-created content and deep fakes? What do online habits tell us about what students need from their teachers and each other? For this episode of the Campus podcast, we talk to two very different guests, a psychologist in the UK and a professor of public relations in the US: Peter Lovatt is an expert on the psychology of movement and dance, a former professional dancer, and founder of Doctor Dance. During his 20 years working in university research labs, he led the Dance Psychology Lab at the University of Hertfordshire and was a dance psychology lecturer at the Royal Ballet School. His books include The Dance Cure: The Surprising Secret to Being Smarter, Stronger, Happier (Short Books, 2020) and Dance Psychology: The Science of Dance and Dancers (2018). Cayce Myers is a professor of public relations and director of graduate studies in the School of Communication at Virginia Tech. His work focuses on laws, regulations and ethics that affect public relations practice, and his books include Public Relations History: Theory, Practice, and Profession (Routledge, 2020) and Money in Politics: Campaign Fundraising in the 2020 Presidential Election (Lexington Books, 2023). For more resources from our Campus contributors on this topic, visit our latest spotlight guide: What can higher education learn from social media?

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Jo Franklin and Rob Hodgkins — sheep farmers, Nuffield Scholars, and the founders of Cabrito in Hertfordshire.

Nick Hobbs in conversation with David Eastaugh    https://soundcloud.com/nikolaigalen https://www.youtube.com/user/nikolaigalen/featured The Shrubs were an English rock music group, formed in 1985, releasing three albums before splitting up in 1989. Shrubs contributed Bullfighters Bones to the NME's famous C86 album. A further 12", Blackmailer followed towards the end of the year, with debut album Take Me Aside for a Midnight Harangue hitting the shops in July 1987. With the collapse of the Ron Johnson label and the indie distribution network The Cartel, several hundred copies of "Harangue" were incinerated, much to Hobbs' annoyance. Shrubs signed with the Hertfordshire-based Public Domain label for a studio/live 12", Another Age, and second and final album Vessels of the Heart, both in 1988, after which the band split. Hobbs went on to form Mecca, who toured the former Soviet Union with Nitzer Ebb and others, and subsequently Infidel, along with current Pere Ubu guitarist Keith Moliné and Nico's former drummer Graham Dowdall (a.k.a. Dids), at the same time carrying on in artist management. He carries on making music solo and with different groups under the name of Nikolai Galen.

During her career as a midwife, Dr Laura Abbott – now an associate professor in research at the University of Hertfordshire – became interested in the plight of women who gave birth in prison, or were separated from their babies by incarceration. And so she founded the Lost Mothers Project: a research project exploring the effects of mandatory separation of babies from women with Criminal Justice System involvement. As the Lost Mothers Project prepares to take its findings to Parliament, Jen chats to Laura about the vital work being done, an increased awareness of the England and Wales prison system for women, and why change needs to come now. You can find out more about the work of the Lost Mother's Project, including Scenes From Lost Mothers, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we cultivate a deep relationship with God? Using key scriptures and church history examples to give a tangible vision of how to “practice the presence of God,” John Mark shows that through abiding, we have access to the peace and joy that Jesus promised as we adopt the spiritual disciplines that Jesus exemplified.Key Scripture Passages: John 1v35-49; John 14v16-15v8; Galatians 5v13-26This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Lenny from Muncie, Indiana; Rebekah from St. Simons Island, Georgia; Peter from Stevenage, Hertfordshire; Luke from Canton, Ohio; and Micah from Indianapolis, Indiana. Thank you all so much! If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

Next up on the ‘Trout Stalker' series is a topic I adore dearly. The “British Invasion” and their iconic contributions to fly fishing for trout has come in 4 waves. First,  it was the genesis and invention of the sport in Hertfordshire in 1496 with Dame Juliana and Walton with the “ A Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle” Then it was the foundation of modern fly fishing on the Hampshire/ Wiltshire chalk streams with Marryat, Halford, Skues and Sawyer. The modern era saw the introspective works of Goddard ( Goddard Caddis fame) and Clarke with the epic work “ The Trout and the Fly”. But this 4 wave is perhaps the most groundbreaking and introspective of them all. Today, authors/  anglers and trout behaviorists:  Peter Hayes and Don Stazicker, with their underwater cameras and introspective, highly empirical prose, have invaded a trout's aquatic dining room and gives us a confirmation of what the American masters have learned about trout feeding behavior. Their new book: “ The Flies that Trout Prefer” is a modern masterpiece and a must for every trout angler. It probes the world of meniscus chaos:  ‘junk flies/ shucks' and how still borns/ cripples ( casualties) emergers, and why some of the most unruly and awkward flies appeal to a trout's fancy rather than the most perfectly tied ones. No serious fly angler can miss this podcast and not have this book !Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It will help take our terrestrial bug crazed crusade even further around the world!!We would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at hallowedwaterspodcast@gmail.comTHANK YOU TO HELSLOOT FOR THE USE OF THEIR SONG FOR OUR THEME MUSIC!!!ONE STEP (feat. Jono McCleery) [Monkey Safari Remix] available on all major streaming platformshttps://helsloot.bandcamp.comhallowedwatersjournal.comhallowedwaterspodcast@gmail.comEdited at Jupiter Sound Studio - www.JupiterSound.studio

We're joined by Tyler Whitnall, a passionate conservationist who presents TV series One Zoo Three and is a zookeeper at Hertfordshire Zoo where he grew up alongside his two brothers, we chat about  the history of this family run Hertfordshire based Zoo, and its sister Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent.  Discussing the challenges of keeping the animals cool in a heatwave and how Ocado donates ‘wonky' fruit and vegetables or dented cans to the Zoo. Thanks to Ocado's food  ‘bank' donation, the Zoo saves over £30,000.00 a year on food bills ,  so far allowing over £400K to be channelled into conservation and welfare projects.  As Lemurs lick on fruit ice lollies, and Sun bears smash open watermelons and tomatoes ,  we talk about this family run Zoo and is dedicated to education and conservation. Follow the Big Cat Sanctuary or Herefordshire ZooThank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

We're on a break at the moment to plan, research, and write all sorts of things, but, to fill the gap, this is the second of two new compilation episodes containing a trio of stories from across our earlier series. We have entitled this episode “Three Morality Tales” as this clutch – well, they aren't all straight allegories, but they do engage with ideas of right and wrong, and that funny, liminal band between them: the infamous ‘Grey Area' where the rules of life get a little bit squirly. They are our second-lap Staffordshire story, The Mermaid of the Black Mere of Morridge, our recent Hertfordshire story, The Wicked Lady, and our Series 6 finale story from Norfolk, The Pedlar of Swaffham. We really hope you enjoy them, and will be back on Monday with our next Lang Fairy Tale!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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph McCann carried out two sprees of horrific sexual and violent crimes in Hertfordshire, London, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester. It was a matter of urgency to get him off the streets for the public's safety. No one in England was safe until he was behind bars. McCann had victimised both male and female, child and pensioners; there was no telling where or who he would target next. Eventually, he was apprehended and a date was set for his trial… (Part 3 of 3).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: Rising Sun by Colossus As I Dream by Moments Arcadia by Cody Martin Every Life Matters by Cody Martin Far From Home by Cody Martin Forbidden Wing by Cody Martin Kalahari by Cody Martin Sabotage by Cody Martin The Fall by Cody Martin Blackstone by Lincoln Davis Undernight by Lincoln Davis Night Watch by Third Age Sussex by Stephen Keech No Escape by Wicked Cinema The Curse by Wicked Cinema SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up for the latest podcast info - https://laylo.com/willclarke/uqFWnJKaPodcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke and Ben Westbeech explore the evolution of music scenes, the impact of commercialisation on artistic integrity, and the challenges artists face in maintaining their identity amidst competition. They discuss the importance of mental health in the music industry, the process of creating and releasing music, and the future of album culture. In this conversation, Ben and Will delve into the intricate process of creating an album, exploring the emotional depth and personal experiences that shape their music. They discuss the significance of collaboration, the challenges of live performances, and the vulnerability that comes with sharing their art. Ben shares insights into his recent move to Ibiza, reflecting on how it has influenced his creative journey and mental well-being. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between artistic expression and personal health, highlighting the complexities of navigating the music industry. In this conversation, Will Clarke and Ben discuss the evolution of their music careers, the passion that drives them, and the pressures they face in the industry. They explore the balance between artistic integrity and commercial success, the constraints of music production, and the changing landscape of music releases. The dialogue reflects on the nostalgia of earlier music-making experiences and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a fast-paced industry.Who is Ben Westbeech/Breach: Ben Westbeech, also known as Breach as well as his collaborative project The Vision, is a British DJ and record producer originating from Hertfordshire who spent his formative musical years in Bristol. Trained as cellist and vocalist, his influences include house, soul, jazz and hip hopJoin for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Local Legends, the penultimate for Series 6, Martin is joined around the campfire by folklorists, academics, and Folklore Society big-wigs, Dr Owen Davies and Dr Ceri Houlbrook.They are the masterminds behind, the University of Hertfordshire's Masters degree course in Folklore Studies. It's a one of a kind qualification, and we speak about it during this chat.Outside of that, though, Ceri has written and edited several books, and her primary research interests are, and I'm quoting here, “the heritage and material culture of ritual and folklore in the British Isles, from c.1700 to the present day.” Very cool.And then there's Owen, who is a British historian who specialises in the history of magic, witchcraft, ghosts, and popular medicine. And Professor Ronald Hutton described Owen not too long ago as Britain's "foremost academic expert on the history of magic." He's a notable figure in the field, everybody, so doff your caps accordingly!You can learn more about the University of Hertfordshire MA in Folklore Studies here, and can find Herts Memories here, as mentioned by Owen during the chat.For now though, let us throw another log onto the Three Ravens campfire and listen in to a chat about the Hertfordshire giant, Jack O' Legs, the last person convicted for witchcraft in England – a trial which took place in Hertfordshire, chalk streams, haunted Prodigy Houses, and added Boggart Hole Clough for pudding, plus so much more, with two true Local Legends: Dr Ceri Holbrook and Dr Owen Davies!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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RHLSTP Book Club #141 - All the Colours of the Dark - Rich talks to the inspiring author of All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whitaker, about his fantastically engaging and impressive novel. They chat about how someone from Hertfordshire has ended up writing such an authentic book about America in the 20th Century, his writing process and why he spent a year just writing dialogue between the main characters, how you approach writing about dark subjects such as child abduction and murder in a respectful way, whether he was inspired by the X Files for one character in particular and Chris still works in Bishops Stortford library. Chris also talks very openly about his own troubled childhood and how this has informed the novel, but also led to him becoming a writer and how surreal journey of having bestselling novels, meeting Presidents and getting this book made into a huge TV series. A really inspiring podcast for any aspirant writers, though the take home is that success comes from hard work and being immersed in your idea. Don't miss this one.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/all-the-colours-of-the-dark-chris-whitaker/7509807Come and see RHLSTP Live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpTo see Rich on tour head here http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode:Join hosts Helen and Rob Bee as they chat with Anna Cass, the rising star who's taken the voiceover world by storm in just two years. Fresh from winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards, Anna shares her inspiring journey from musical theatre performer to award-winning voice actor.This episode is perfect for aspiring voice actors and those curious about breaking into the industry. Anna's authentic insights into the realities of starting a VO career, combined with her infectious enthusiasm for the craft, make this a must-listen for anyone on their own voiceover journey.About Our Guest:Anna Cass is a voice actor from Hertfordshire now based in London, with a background in acting and musical theatre. Despite being relatively new to the industry, she's already made her mark by winning 'Best Newcomer of the Year' at the One Voice Awards in May 2024. When she's not behind the mic, Anna loves travelling (she's just returned from six months exploring South and Central America!), attending music festivals, and caring for her pet turtle, Squirtle.What We Covered:Anna's transition from musical theatre to voiceover work and what initially drew her to the industryThe VO heroes and inspirations that shaped her approach to voice actingHer experience of the voiceover community and how it's welcomed newcomersThe biggest challenges she's faced in her first two years in the businessWhat winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards means to her careerHer long-term goals and where she sees herself in the next decadeThe genres and types of work that excite her mostHer biggest learning moments and "lightbulb" realisations so farHow she approaches skill development through coaching and practiceThe most surprising discoveries about the VO industryEssential advice for anyone considering a career in voiceoverWebsite - https://www.annacass.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacassvoice/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cass-718a09b8/How to find Anna:Website - https://www.annacass.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacassvoice/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cass-718a09b8/For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

On this week's episode - the penultimate of the series - Eleanor is luring us out into the rolling farmland and woodlands of Hertfordshire, to dig deep into its history and folklore, and wake the ghost of a fiery, horse-riding highway-woman!We start off chatting about the relative 'Nothing Day' that is the 2nd of June, running through some broader beliefs about the month and the grim fate of St Elmo (he of St Elmo's Fire).Then, we hurry into Hertfordshire, and discover how what might appear to be quite a sophisticated Home County is hiding lots of wonderfully strange stuff!We start with some chat about Knebworth and Hatfield House - two absolutely stunning stately homes - as well as the strange Templar origins of Baldock, the 17th century tale of how the Devil helped a Hertfordshire farmer to mow his field of oats, Hertfordshire Pudding Stones, the strangeness of the shell grotto at Royston Cave, and much more besides, all before Eleanor serves up a perennial sweet treat that originated in 'Herts' for this week's County Dish.After that, it's full-on Folklore Time - from the haunted and enormous 'Great Bed of Ware' to the legend of the Six Hills, and several other Devilish tales, such as those of Grim's Dyke, the 'Devil's Hopscotch', and his fiddle-playing on Bushey Heath, Braughing's 'Old Man Day' and plenty else, all enriched with some excerpts from Saturday's upcoming Local Legends interview with Dr Owen Davies and Dr Ceri Houlbrouk of the University of Hertfordshire's MA course in Folklore Studies.Then it's on to the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Wicked Lady" - a generally quite cosy mystery, and one which brings back a returning Three Ravens favourite character, for a sizzlingly hot ghost story that may or may not feature a flatulent dog...We really hope you enjoy the episode, and will be back on Thursday with a Magus bonus episode all about the mythology and legacy of Morgan Le Fay, all before the full interview with Owen and Ceri comes out on Saturday!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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The night that all of Hertfordshire has been waiting for is finally here: Mr. Bingley's ball at Netherfield. Elizabeth, looking lovelier than usual, is disappointed to find that Mr. Wickham isn't there, and even more disappointed at her choice of dance partners. After dancing the first two with Mr. Collins, she finds herself dancing with Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth's not one for negativity, so she tries to make the best of the night, but it seems like each member of her family is determined to make the evening as difficult, and humiliating, as possible. In this week's Friday Favorites, return to one of Austen's most beloved ball scenes, and let the evening at Netherfield be your companion into your own evening of soft and restorative sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Will Karen in Cornwall and Russ in Hertfordshire zoom on or stall on the handbrake?