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Spiritual powers — like mediumship, healing and prayer — are real, and more people are drawn to them than ever. But what if they’re not a gift you’re born with — but a skill anyone can learn? In this week’s show, international bestselling author and spiritual teacher Richard Lawrence draws on his more than 50 years on the path to lay out three keys anyone can follow to develop their spiritual powers — and become a far more effective spiritual worker. Tune in to discover: What role your chakras play in unlocking your spiritual and psychic powers What to look for in a spiritual path that can take you to enlightenment – and how to test it for yourself Why effort – in this life – is what unlocks your spiritual potential (and why that’s the most encouraging news of all) Revelations from Dr. King about the minimum training required before you can be used as a medium for genuine extraterrestrial contact The counter-intuitive way to speed up your spiritual advancement Why the same prayer becomes far more powerful in the hands of someone who has made the effort to train themselves Don’t miss it!  *** Join Richard for a weekend retreat in the Lake District this September! Unlock Your Psychic and Spiritual Powers with Richard and Alyson Lawrence who will take you on a transformative journey of inner realization, giving you an enhanced capacity to raise your consciousness and help others. Discover more: *** Join international bestselling author Richard Lawrence to discover the wisdom of The Nine Freedoms. Richard has appeared on hundreds of radio shows around the world and is the author of 11 books including Contacts With The Gods From Space and Realize Your Inner Potential, both of which he co-authored with Master of Yoga Dr. George King – his spiritual master. Do you have a spiritual question, a story or an experience you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at spiritualfreedom@richardlawrence.co.uk. Join us on a journey through the profound spiritual truth of The Nine Freedoms designed to help you develop your intuition, find and follow your life purpose and make a difference in the world. Nourish your soul with simple spiritual practices and timeless wisdom, and open the door to lasting inner peace, true fulfilment and ultimately – enlightenment. Discover more about The Nine Freedoms. #193 – How to become an effective spiritual worker Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society

This week's Author Diary is a little different because I did absolutely no writing.Instead, I spent the week at Coniston in the Lake District on an Adventure Week organised by Galloway's, a charity supporting blind and visually impaired people.It was a brilliant week packed with canoeing, sailing, fell climbing and plenty of other activities. One of the best parts was getting to meet other blind and visually impaired people, hearing how they approach different challenges, and picking up ideas about ways of doing things that I hadn't considered before.The highlight for me was definitely the sailing. I especially loved getting out on a Dart catamaran, which was enormous fun. It's something I'd really like to do more of, so I'm now looking into what sailing opportunities might be available locally.No word count this week, then, but plenty of new experiences, new people and perhaps the start of a new hobby.

Wayne Cartmel grew up on a small farm in the Lake District region of northwest England and was selling chickens by the age of four. He trained as a maths teacher in Bedfordshire and could not believe the process he had to go through to apply for jobs — hours of Word-based application forms, one after another. He asked why nobody had digitized it, and then decided to do it himself. Funded by a £5,000 innovation voucher and built with a computer science volunteer who is still his CTO eleven years later, it took two years to reach a working prototype. Wayne took no funding, went over £100,000 into personal debt, and did not draw a livable salary for several years. MyNewTerm is a specialized hiring marketplace and applicant tracking system that connects schools across England directly with job seekers. It allows educational employers to post vacancies and manage candidates using a streamlined workflow that supports part-time, full-time, and temporary roles.  MyNewTerm now partners with over 6,000 schools and 500 multi-academy trusts, has surpassed £5M in revenue, and processes over 100,000 candidate applications a month with just 20 employees. It holds roughly 45% market share among multi-academy trusts against a private-equity-backed incumbent. Key Takeaways Distribution Wins — Anyone can build a product now; almost nobody can get it into customers' hands. Start Absurdly Small — He targeted five schools in one district of Luton, then moved to the next. Free Buys Evidence — Schools wouldn't pay for an unproven marketplace, so he gave it away to prove it worked. Focus Compounds — Sticking to the core, not chasing adjacent opportunities, is what built the market share. Hard Equals Defensible — The marketplace was brutal to start, which is exactly why nobody can replicate it. Quote from Wayne Cartmel, Founder and CEO of MyNewTerm "Distribution and execution are everything, because the market nowadays is going to be flooded with software products, EdTech in particular. The advancements in AI mean that you can spin up products really quickly. I almost wish that was available ten years ago when I was starting as a non-technical founder.  "Building the product is the easy bit; I thought it would be the hard bit. What I failed to realize, and I wish somebody had told me, is that it's actually the distribution and the sales and marketing, the go-to-market motion, that's the really tough bit, doubly hard with a two-sided marketplace.  "You can build a product on such a small budget now, but you've got to be really deliberate and disciplined to keep on going and generate momentum. That's why many don't make it: they don't have the ability and resilience to get through the really hard moments when people are continually saying no to you, and you're continually being rejected." Links Wayne Cartmel on LinkedIn MyNewTerm on LinkedIn MyNewTerm website Podcast Sponsor – Vista Point Advisors This podcast is sponsored by Vista Point Advisors, a leading investment bank for founder-led software, AI, and internet companies. Vista Point works exclusively on the sell side, providing unconflicted M&A and capital raising advice to help founders maximize business value, evaluate their options, and realize ideal outcomes.   The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

In this episode, we cover CJ Hetherington's path from a self-taught teenager trading crypto in the UK's Lake District to Co-Founder and CEO of Limitless, one of the fastest-growing prediction market platforms built on Base. CJ walks through his early builds - a gamified NFT protocol, the Atlantis World metaverse — and how a chance conversation led him and his Ukrainian co-founder to raise crypto donations for humanitarian aid within hours of the full-scale invasion, eventually hosting a hackathon inside a bomb shelter with Vitalik Buterin. From there, he traces Limitless's founding in late 2023, why staying outside the Polymarket/Kalshi duopoly has been an advantage, the CFTC review process for US market entry, and why he sees institutional hedging — not sports betting — as the real endgame for prediction markets. We close on what Limitless saw in the data during the World Cup and CJ's read on where the broader crypto market is headed next.Sponsored by FirstRead — the AI-powered contract review tool built for lawyers who don't have time to read every clause twice. Use code BYNDTHECODE10 for 10% off at ⁠first-read.com/signup?ref=BEYOND2026⁠.

Rochelle talks us through a 41-day UK road trip from Bath to the Scottish Highlands and back to London, sharing what worked, what surprised her, and how planning early made the whole trip calmer. We swap honest notes on UK driving, smart booking tactics, and the tours, meals and accidental stops that turned into lifelong memories.Planning a long UK itinerary without trying to do too muchLeaving Heathrow before the Easter crowds and saving London for the endCoping with UK driving as visitors, from narrow lanes to complex roundaboutsUsing phone navigation when the in-car sat nav falls shortThe full route: Salisbury, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Peak District, the Lake District, Northumberland, Skye, Inverness, Pitlochry, Berwick-upon-Tweed, York and LondonFavourite moments: the Old Man of Storr at sunrise, York food finds, a surprise stop at St AbbsAn accommodation mix including a castle stay and a standout manor hotelA laundry strategy for multi-week travel, from washing machines to heated towel railsUK food highlights: Sunday roasts, scones, Scotch egg, haggis, black pudding, Irn-Bru and ciderLondon experiences: early Tower of London entry, a food and pub walking tour, and meeting fellow listenersDiscover Real London black cab tours for orientation, photography and a James Bond and Ted Lasso trip to RichmondIf you've enjoyed the show, why not leave us feedback via text or a review on your favourite podcast app? Share it with anyone planning their own UK road trip. We love to hear from you, and you never know, you may receive a shout out in a future episode.⭐️ Guest - Rochelle C

British singer, songwriter and actress Pixie Lott joins Tanya Rose to reveal the travel experiences that have shaped her life. From writing music in New York and Los Angeles as a teenager to touring across Japan, performing in Brazil, discovering hidden gems through local recommendations and falling in love with Italy, Pixie shares the places that continue to inspire both her life and career. She also talks about why she never plans her holidays too far in advance, why Tokyo completely changed her perspective on travel, and the emotional trip to Brazil that she'll never forget. In this episode, she talks about: Why Tokyo and Rome are the two destinations everyone should visit How music took her around the world from the age of 15 The unexpected trip to Brazil that became one of the most emotional experiences of her life Why Cornwall and the Lake District deserve more recognition The Italian destinations she keeps returning to and the pasta she still dreams about The London restaurants and cocktail bars she always returns to Why she prefers booking travel as she goes and trusting local recommendations Her unforgettable visit to Zambia with Comic Relief Writing her latest album Encino in California Why New York and Nashville still inspire her creativity

The Master Aetherius gave us all a secret to Enlightenment when he said: “It is a Law of the universe, you know, that whatsoever you reject is laid at your feet… If you, in great subtlety of realization, were to reject the powers and spend all your energy working for others in selfless fashion, the powers would be given unto you. You would develop the great powers within yourselves.” In this week’s show, international bestselling author and spiritual teacher Richard Lawrence reveals what this declaration of truth really means for spiritual workers – which is not quite what it might seem! Tune in to discover: Why you cannot afford to ignore your spiritual practices – or any of your spiritual opportunities What we have lost from the old path – and need to rediscover on the path of service in these modern times What it means to “seize your moment” A super-simple maxim you can use to help you make the best choice at any moment in your life The “holy grail” of spiritual activities in which you are simultaneously serving others AND developing yourself at the same time Profound revelations about the meaning of life, as expressed in the Seventh Freedom – and The Aetherius Society symbol Don’t miss it!  *** Join Richard for a weekend retreat in the Lake District this September! Unlock Your Psychic and Spiritual Powers with Richard and Alyson Lawrence who will take you on a transformative journey of inner realization, giving you an enhanced capacity to raise your consciousness and help others. Discover more: *** Join international bestselling author Richard Lawrence to discover the wisdom of The Nine Freedoms. Richard has appeared on hundreds of radio shows around the world and is the author of 11 books including Contacts With The Gods From Space and Realize Your Inner Potential, both of which he co-authored with Master of Yoga Dr. George King – his spiritual master. Do you have a spiritual question, a story or an experience you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at spiritualfreedom@richardlawrence.co.uk. Join us on a journey through the profound spiritual truth of The Nine Freedoms designed to help you develop your intuition, find and follow your life purpose and make a difference in the world. Nourish your soul with simple spiritual practices and timeless wisdom, and open the door to lasting inner peace, true fulfilment and ultimately – enlightenment. Discover more about The Nine Freedoms. #192 – You Can Unlock Your Spiritual Powers Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society

The Season 15 curtain comes down with special guest Steven Willetts, better known as one half of the Brig Boys Podcast. A three-time Lakeland 50 finisher, Steven joins us to talk training, mindset, race strategy, nutrition, coaching, and what keeps drawing him back to one of the UK's most iconic ultra marathons.With Lakeland weekend just around the corner, it's the perfect conversation to send us into the season break.

In this bumper episode, on day three of the Coast to Coast, Paul & Rob head out of the fells towards the dales - and address their new reality post-day two. Featuring the run to the run, Paul's new book idea, Wainwright's fence-climbing tips and Rob's first running adventure to the Lake District. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clare Dyson is a Mountain Leader, outdoor facilitator, and founder of the Women's Adventure Academy, based in the Lake District where she has spent over 20 years guiding people through the mountains and valleys she calls home. With a deep passion for slow adventure, Clare is dedicated to helping people reconnect with nature, move at their own pace, and build confidence in wild spaces. Her work blends outdoor leadership, education, and storytelling, creating opportunities for others—especially women—to step outside, explore remote places, and feel at home in the outdoors. In this episode, Clare shares her journey from growing up with a love of sport and horses to becoming a Mountain Leader, working across the Lake District, and shaping a life rooted in nature, freedom, and connection. She opens up about the challenges and opportunities of working in the outdoors, and why slowing down can often lead to the most meaningful adventures. We also explore the creation of the Women's Adventure Academy, how it came to life, and why building confidence, community, and skills in the outdoors is so important for the next generation of women adventurers. Listen to this episode to hear how Clare has built a life around slow adventure, why nature can be a powerful space for healing and growth, and how you can start creating your own outdoor adventures—no matter your pace or experience. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x   *** Show notes Living in Kendal in the Lake District for the past 22 years  Living with her dog and partner  Working in the outdoors as a Mountain Leader and Gardener Enjoying life in her mid-forties  Being a freelancer for Fjall Raven  The Fjall Raven Classic, UK  Doing a Masters in outdoors experiential learning   The Big Hoof Charity  Setting up the Women's Adventure Academy with Anna Blackwell  Being sporty and outdoorsy from a young age Starting horse riding in her teenage years Having her family home burn down during her teenage years and how the outdoors helped Her journey into the outdoors and how it evolved  Going to university and getting into rock climbing  Heading over to New Zealand  Moving up to the Lake District after graduation  Gaining experience in the outdoors and being surrounded by brilliant people sharing their knowledge Becoming a Mountain Leader Not knowing where to start What adventure looks like now Slow adventure and being in tune with the natural world Working with young people  Being asked - what do you really want to do? Wanting to ride a horse around the Lake District Heading off in May Meeting incredible people on the way Pushing the boundaries in a slow and different way Why it's ok to go slow in the outdoors  The Women's Adventure Academy and how it came together Making a film called 'Thriving' with Fjall Raven Building confidence and skills Deciding to run the Women's Adventure Academy on her own  Why setting a date is so helpful  The BBC making a 1 minute film and it going viral! The Lake District is like an ecological desert  Starting to celebrate the farmers who are doing a lot  Deciding to do a second journey and visit the regenerative farmers Having the film premiere at Kendal Mountain Film Festival  The next slow adventure  Doing an 8 day adventure across the Lake District with the Big Hoof Charity Figuring out her masters dissertation topic How to connect with Clare on social media Final words of advice  Set a date Find your tribe   Social Media Website:  www.womensadventureacademy.com  Instagram: @_claredyson   

Farming has one of the worst fatality rates of any industry sector in the UK and new research suggests the true number of health and safety incidents on farm is even higher than reported. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) says 30% of farmers wouldn't log an incident because they fear inspections or legal consequences, and 34% think near misses aren't serious enough to report.The National Drought Group, which includes government agencies, water companies, conservation groups and farming representatives publishes a new report for England today. Last week the Environment Agency said England was NOT in drought, although the South West, parts of Southern England, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire were experiencing 'prolonged dry weather' and river flows aross the country were below normal or exceptionally low. The hot dry weather is affecting the potato crop and growers in Cornwall fear their harvest could fail if the heatwave continues.The Welsh government is announcing a new food strategy at the Royal Welsh Show, and all week we're looking at agricultural policy in Wales. One of the biggest changes has been the re-launch of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, or SFS, the income support programme which replaces the Common Agricultural Policy, including the Basic Payment Scheme. We visit a farm in Brecon to find out what farmers think of the latest version of the Welsh scheme.We hear from a volunteer who's been leading walks in the Lake District National park for six decades - Ron Wood's 78 and has no plans to stop.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

This week Louise and Michelle are joined by Emma Stuart, farm animal vet, ultra runner, dog owner, and the woman behind @the_running_vet on Instagram. Emma spends her days working with cattle and her weekends running big miles through fields full of them, so she's the perfect person to answer the question every runner and dog walker has thought at some point: what do I actually do when I'm surrounded by cows?   Emma breaks down the psychology of cattle behaviour — why most "aggressive" cows are actually just curious youngsters, why running through a field is the worst thing you can do, and the one situation where you should never hesitate to move fast. She also talks through how to read a herd, when to let your dog off the lead (and when absolutely not to), the difference between dairy and beef cattle, and shares a genuinely hair-raising story or two from her own running and farming life.   If you've ever stood at a gate with your heart in your mouth, wondering whether to walk on or turn back, this episode is for you.   Meet Emma Emma is a farm animal vet based in the Lake District, an ultra runner of 7–8 years, and owner of two collies, Moss and Skye, the latter a rescue with a remarkable turnaround story. She swapped small animal practice for farm work because she couldn't bear seeing pets frightened of her, and found she loved working with cattle instead.   Why cows aren't actually out to get you Most of the cattle runners and walkers encounter in fields are young, curious animals rather than aggressive ones. Emma explains that a lot of "intimidating" behaviour is simply cattle investigating something new — which is exactly why a 600kg animal jogging over to say hello can still feel (and be) dangerous.   The one group to genuinely watch for Cows with very young calves are the exception. These mothers can be properly protective, and the golden rule is simple: never put yourself between a cow and her calf, even if it means a long detour.   Why running through a field is the worst move Cattle see fast movement far more easily than slow movement. Running through a field is more likely to draw a herd's attention and get them chasing — not out of aggression, but because a good sprint looks like the most exciting thing that's happened to them all day. Walking slowly and steadily is always the safer option.   What to do if they do come for you Stop. Turn. Make yourself big. Shout. Emma's advice runs counter to instinct — most people want to get away as fast as possible — but standing your ground and making noise is what actually gets a herd to back off. The exception: if it's a single aggressive cow with a calf, that's the one time to run.   Dogs change everything A dog on a lead, walked calmly and kept close, is far safer around cattle than one running loose and panicking — loose, frightened dogs can send a herd scattering unpredictably. Whether to let a dog off the lead depends entirely on knowing how that individual dog will react; Emma's two dogs behave completely differently in the same situation.   Reading the herd A cow chewing the cud is a relaxed cow. It's one of the simplest, most reliable signs that a herd isn't bothered by you at all.   Dairy vs beef, and the bulls to actually worry about Dairy cattle are used to people daily and are generally unbothered. Beef cattle with calves are the ones to be more cautious around. Dairy bulls are the one class of animal Emma is genuinely wary of, and the reason they're legally not allowed on public footpaths.   Bonus: horses Even a vet and farm animal expert admits horses are a different story entirely: a topic for a future episode.   Follow Emma on Instagram

Tracy and Doug take you through the Northern England leg of their recent trip: a route across County Durham, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District that blends driving, trains and small group tours. The idea is simple. Copy what worked, skip the stress, and let the small practical tips make the big scenery easier to enjoy.In this episode:Picking up a hire car at Edinburgh Airport quickly via the tram, and why full cover takes the excess worry awayBeamish Living Museum of the North: pit village life, period shops, the trams and a family history connectionPlanning Haworth around the steep cobbled hill, the right shoes, the car parks and Brontë Parsonage opening daysA Yorkshire Dales loop taking in Ribblehead Viaduct, Dent station, Hawes and Wensleydale CreameryFinding "Darrowby" in Grassington for the All Creatures Great and Small filming locationsAdding Malham Cove and Bolton Abbey, with a note on parking costs and accessSwitching from car to trains, including the Settle to Carlisle line and a York base right by the stationUsing Mountain Goat small group tours for the Dales and the Ten Lakes Spectacular to skip the driving and parking pressurePractical reminders: automatics, driving on the left, passing place etiquette and carrying coins for the loosGot a question after listening, or planning a trip to the north yourself? Send us a SpeakPipe message, and please share the podcast with anyone planning a UK trip. If you've enjoyed the show, a review on your favourite podcast app really helps. Happy UK Travel Planning!

Tonight's reading comes from The English Lakes, published in 1902, written by William T. Palmer, and it explores the peaceful landscapes, picturesque villages, tranquil lakes, and rolling countryside of England's Lake District, inviting readers on a gentle journey through one of Britain's most beautiful and enduring natural regions.

In this weeks version of the Extra Mile we bring you ANOTHER GUEST! Colin Murphy from the Great Run Company joins Jenni to bring you all the information around the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra in the beautiful Lake District.With multiple different categories to join, the 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail run in some of the countries most inspiring scenery, and Colin joins to tell you why you should sign up!

On a dreich morning in St Bees, Rob and Paul encounter a variety of dangerous obstacles before their coast-to-coast run even starts; will they make it over Dent Fell to their first checkpoint - the gateway to the Lake District? SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britain's in the middle of another heatwave, but Benny P's got a good store of ice to keep us all cool.We chat about what these increasingly extreme summers might mean for the future, how the sunshine transforms life behind the Trailside Coffee van, and Ben's recent trip to Norway simply to watch some world-class athletics.Tom's turning awkward coach journeys into mini-adventures, camping through storms in the Lake District, and why sometimes the best training plan is simply to head outside and see where the road takes you.It's a conversation about coffee, cycling, travel, endurance, curiosity and finding adventure in the everyday - with plenty of questionable life advice thrown in for good measure.(Decathlon just give Tom a call... )Support the podcast: Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Benny P: https://www.instagram.com/mr.bennypalmer/Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/Mentioned in the Podcast:Trailside Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/trailsidecoffee/Mason Cycles: https://masoncycles.cc/Tailfin: https://www.tailfin.cc/Kostüme: https://kostume.cc/Le Tap ID: https://letap.id/Fizik: https://www.fizik.com/en-gbJoin the mailing list:⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@tombryanyeah?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page⁠⁠⁠Get in contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeah⁠Chapters:00:00 Tips on keeping cool13:58 Trailside Coffee Merch!17:02 Diamond League in Oslo23:53 Tom's overland journey27:47 Cycling in the Lakes42:07 Royal Chiltern Way44:03 Rebellion Way48:10 Stupidly long bike ride55:26 Coros Dura58:14 Ben's new bike01:07:47 Tom's first KOM!01:11:34 Mason Cycles01:20:27 Group Riding01:42:54 Tailfin01:49:07 Kostüme01:55:54 Le Tap ID NFC sticker!

What if joy isn't something you earn after you've fixed your life - but the thing that helps you build it in the first place?This week I'm joined by life coach, retreat host and founder of The Joy Project, Meg Holloway.After leaving a corporate career and moving to the Lake District, Meg trained as a coach and built a business around a simple but powerful idea: joy is not the reward at the end of the journey - it's the strategy that helps you navigate it. In this conversation we explore how Meg transformed herself from someone who describes her younger self as "proper glass half empty" into a coach who helps people get out of their own way and take action on the things that matter most. We talk about:Why so many people are waiting for permission before they start the business, launch a project, change careers or pursue the life they really want. Meg's philosophy of "messy action" and how tiny imperfect steps build self-trust far more effectively than endless planning. Fear of failure, fear of judgement and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck.Why community, connection and finding "your people" matters more than ever. Why learning to "date yourself" can be one of the most powerful things you do.Finding joy during one of the most difficult periods of her life following a serious health challenge, and why that experience ultimately reinforced everything she teaches.If you've ever felt stuck, waited for permission, or wondered whether it's too late to make a change, I think you'll get a lot from this one.Follow Meg: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megg.holloway/⁠Support the podcast: Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentioned in the Podcast:The Joy Project: https://www.instagram.com/thejoyprojectcoach/The Joy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3guaT24uvN1gky41cYfLe7?si=c1f9d15084674cf4Join the mailing list:⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@tombryanyeah?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page⁠⁠⁠Get in contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeah⁠⁠⁠ChaptersChapters:00:00 Intro01:58 Life in the Lakes16:50 Training to be a Life Coach23:04 Joy is the strategy, not the reward33:03 How to chance a mindset39:08 Overcoming Cringe47:58 The Joy Project52:21 You're not stuck, you're just waiting for permission56:25 Take messy action01:01:15 Pause, pivot, progress01:04:00 The Strech Zone01:11:20 Dating yourself01:22:30 Bossing life on your own01:38:24 Meg's recent health scare01:53:20 Meeting someone01:57:01 The problem with dating apps

Dartmoor is famous for its semi-wild hill ponies that roam across the moorland. But concerns have been raised by the Dartmoor Hill Pony Association that new agri-environment schemes will require such a steep drop in the numbers of grazing livestock in the area that up to 93 percent of the ponies will be lost. We hear from the association's Secretary, Joss Hibbs.Next year will be the last that farmers in England receive direct subsidy payments, based on how much land they farm. Direct payments have been particularly important for upland farmers in areas like the Lake District, where they are now being replaced by environmental schemes. Caz Graham speaks to two generations of a Lake District farming family about the continued viability of upland farming.The Government has published fresh guidance this week for farmers and food businesses to help them prepare for the new sanitary and phytosanitary - or SPS - agreement between the UK and the European Union, which is expected to be brought in in around a year's time. The Government says the SPS agreement will make it easier for British farmers to sell into the EU, but it could also mean a change in the agro-chemicals farmers can legally use on their crops, and if the rules change suddenly, there are concerns farmers could be left with crops grown under the old rules, which they could no longer sell under the new rules. UK peatlands - an important habitat for wildlife and a major carbon sink - are facing pressure from development, intensive land use and a changing climate, with around 80% believed to be degraded. In Wales however, the National Peatland Action Programme has completed over three and half thousand hectares of restoration work since 2020. In the Cambrian Mountains the project has been so successful that water voles have arrived in the area. A study out this week from Lantra - a charity which provides training and qualifications in land-based industries - says that there are jobs in farming, fishing and forestry that are not being filled because of a so-called 'skills squeeze'. This comes a week after a much-discussed report, commissioned by the government, which found that job opportunities for young people are shrinking, with one million classed as NEETS - not in education, employment or training. We ask if land-based work is part of the solution.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Jo Peacey. A BBC Audio Bristol production.

Concerns have been raised that new agri-environment schemes will require such a steep drop in the numbers of grazing livestock that 90% of Dartmoor ponies will be lost. We're talking about upland farming all this week, and this morning we hear how the phasing out of the old EU farm payments are affecting English hill farmers, with two generations of a Lake District farming family.It's twenty years ago this summer that a group of farmers put their heads together and decided to set aside a particular day when they'd all open up their farms to the general public. It was a fairly radical idea at the time, driven by a desire to address the disconnect between urban populations and farming, and inspired by a similar project in Denmark. That was the very first Open Farm Sunday which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend.Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In this episode we bring together five local experts to share what UK summer travel really looks like from June through August, with practical advice on crowds, long daylight hours and booking ahead. We hop from Devon to the far north of Scotland, down to London, across the Cotswolds and up to the Lake District to help you plan days that feel memorable rather than hectic.Timing summer travel around school holidays and why June can feel calmerBooking accommodation and restaurants early, especially in rural areasDevon highlights including Dartmoor, coast days, literary tours and vineyard tastingsFar north Scotland advice on long daylight hours, wildlife spotting and midge conditionsLondon summer energy with parks, Thames walks, late-night galleries and seasonal royal accessCotswolds summer blooms with Hidcote, Kiftsgate, lavender fields and village fêtesAvoiding the Cotswolds honeypot villages by exploring quieter spots and countryside trailsLake District summer highlights including lake cruises, mountain passes, heritage railways and traditional local eventsSend us a message via SpeakPipe and if you've enjoyed the episode, a review on your favourite podcast app goes a long way in helping others find us. Happy UK Travel Planning!

Today we're in Nottinghamshire and Ben is meeting 5th generation farmer Joe Howard – his family have been farming their current farm since 1888. The Howards operation is diverse and consists of growing carrots, parsnips and cereals on a mix of owned, rented and contracted land alongside finishing 1,600 dairy-bred Aberdeen Angus and Hereford-cross cattle. The family also runs a hill farm near Ambleside in the Lake District. Joe is responsible for the carrot and livestock enterprises. With thanks to our sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter  

Link to Pre Order: Tackling Gender Bias in The Healthcare System. What Patient stories Teach Us About Implementing Systemic Change: https://www.waterstones.com/book/tackling-gender-bias-in-the-healthcare-system/louise-hockings-thompson/jinty-sheerin/9781805018810Our guest today is Neelam Heera-Shergill, founder and CEO of Cysters, a community-led charity with national reach working at the intersection of menstrual health, maternal care and mental well-being. When we talk about gender bias in healthcare, we're really talking about a system that has historically been designed for men. But what happens when you exist outside that narrow template in more ways than one? Neelam knows that story intimately, and has built something extraordinary in response to it. Rooted in grassroots activism and collective liberation, Cysters exists to challenge the stigma, systemic barriers and cultural silence that prevents so many people particularly those from ethnically diverse communities from getting the care they deserve. Neelam's work spans advocacy, creative storytelling, policy influence and community building, all driven by a simple but radical belief: that menstrual and maternal care should never be a privilege. In this conversation we explore: · How Cysters began with one voice and one lived experience and the moment Neelam knew she had to turn it into something bigger. · Why the framing of ethnically diverse communities as "hard to reach" says far more about the system than the community and what Cysters' evidence actually shows. · The real problem at the heart of healthcare inequity: "a lack of listening, referring, believing." · Through our research for our book, we found that women from deprived areas and marginalised communities are doubly disadvantaged when it comes to healthcare and whether Neelam's findings reflect the same. · The specific conditions endometriosis, PMOS, miscarriage, menopause where the intersection of gender and ethnicity creates particularly stark gaps in care. · How Cysters holds space for communities where menstruation carries cultural silence or shame, while still challenging it. · The ways Cysters has influenced real research and policy, and how a community of voices is making a tangible difference. · What a genuinely equitable reproductive healthcare system would look like and the two or three things that would need to change first. · Why "radical love and care" sits at the centre of Cysters' work, and why that language matters in a world of policy documents and research reports.We also catch up on our adventurous week hiking with Ramble Worldwide and Ageism is Never In Style in the Lake District with a wonderful group of like-minded women and we chat about why pre-orders for books truly matter (did you know we've got a book coming out in September?)Stick around for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week. ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women's health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.

...in which we climb Walla Crag in the company of academic and Back o' Skidda' resident Dr Liz Woodham for a deep dive into the history of guidebooks dedicated to fell-walking in Lakeland. Striding out from Surprise View, we set the historic context for the emergence of the walking guidebook – the earliest travellers seeking low-level views from Thomas West's formative Guide to the Lakes (1778), and the use of paid mountain guides, often shepherds, taking well-heeled visitors on mountain adventures. ‘Roving Laker' Harriet Martineau's Complete Guide to the English Lakes(1855) was among the first to speak to fell-walkers, Liz tells us, with an ascent description of Fairfield that was – like the woman herself – quietly revolutionary. On the long climb of Cat Gill we discuss the forgotten Victorian colossus of Keswick, Henry Irwin Jenkinson, who compiled the most authoritative guide of its era, his Practical Guide to the English Lake District (1872), in just seven winter months (he would go on to consult on mountain rescues, and organise the Latrigg Fell Mass Trespass of 1887). Entering the age of M. J. B. Baddeley, we turn to his evergreen (tiny type) Thorough Guide to The English Lake District – first published in 1880 and still selling nearly a century later. We consider the democratisation of travel, and walking, in the age of rail, and the changing nature of the guidebook, as fells received dedicated chapters and publishers augmented directions with maps. Atop breezy Walla Crag we talk about the contribution of The Rev. H. H. Symonds – committed to “rescuing scraps of natural beauty” – who published a kind of ‘campaigning guidebook' in his classic highbrow Walking in the Lake District (1933), and the very different books of his contemporary, outdoors advocate W. T. Palmer, who urged readers to get off the beaten track and take walking tours between youth hostels in his Penguin Guide, The Lake District (1939). Finally, on Falcon Crag, after a discussion of Walter Poucher's photographic guides, we arrive at the master himself, Alfred Wainwright, whose uniquely artisanal take on the format turned the guidebook into companionable pocket art. Back at Ashness Bridge, we reflect on the factors that make for the perfect guidebook – portable, easy to use, with an intuitive blend of text and imagery – and ask Liz to name her favourite guidebook; to consider where guidebooks go in the post-AW digital age; and to tell us why Steeple remains aloof in her 214 completer's list.

Sandy – Donna – Anna – Elizabeth – Lindsay

Legacy, Nobel Snubs, and the Fringes of Science Following the confirmation of the Big Bang theory, the cosmic microwave background was measured at approximately 2.73 degrees Kelvin, a discovery that George Gamow spent his final years advocating for as a validation of his 1940s work. Gamow, whose health declined due to heavy smoking and alcohol use before his death in 1968, frequently reminded the scientific community that his earlier calculations with Ralph Alpher had correctly predicted this radiation, using the metaphor that a lost and found penny is still the same penny. While the Big Bang gained universal acceptance, Fred Hoyle faced a professional crisis when the Nobel Prize for stellar nucleosynthesis was awarded solely to William Fowler, excluding Hoyle and his other collaborators, Margaretand Jeffrey Burbidge. This snub, which some speculate was due to a misunderstanding by nominator Hans Bethe or Hoyle's increasingly controversial reputation, led Hoyle to sever ties with Fowler and retreat to the Lake District. In his later years, Hoyle moved toward the fringes of science, championing the theory of "panspermia"—the idea that life and diseases such as AIDS and Legionnaire's disease originated in space and arrived on Earth via comets. He also drew the ire of the scientific establishment by arguing that Darwinian evolution was impossible due to the Earth's age, a stance that ironically gained him support from creationist groups despite his own atheism. Paul Halpern characterizes both Gamowand Hoyle as "seat of the pants" thinkers who relied on flashes of intuition rather than slow, methodical archival work, though Hoyle was notably more stubborn in defending his unconventional ideas. Ultimately, both men are remembered as brilliant storytellers who made the complex physics of the 20th century accessible to the public while fundamentally shaping our understanding of the universe. Guest Author: Paul Halpern. (4/4)DECEMBER 1951

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Ein rauer Wind über dem Atlantik. Gischt trifft auf dunklen Basalt, Möwen kreisen über einer Landschaft, die wirkt, als wäre sie gerade erst entstanden. Und mitten darin eine Höhle, die eher an eine Kathedrale erinnert als an Natur. In dieser Folge BRITPOD - England at its best geht es gemeinsam mit Alexander-Klaus Stecher und Claus Beling auf eine Reise zu vier der spektakulärsten Landschaften Großbritanniens. Orte in Schottland, Südengland und Nordirland, die viele Reisende kaum kennen. Die aber zeigen, wie vielfältig und eindrucksvoll Natur in Großbritannien sein kann. Auf den Inneren Hebriden in Schottland liegt die kleine Insel Staffa. Ihr bekanntester Ort: Fingal's Cave, eine der faszinierendsten Höhlen Europas. Perfekt geformte, sechseckige Basaltsäulen ragen wie Orgelpfeifen aus dem Meer. Wenn die Wellen in die Höhle schlagen, entsteht ein Klang, der schon Felix Mendelssohn zu seiner Hebriden-Ouvertüre inspirierte. Weiter südlich, an der Küste von East Sussex, erheben sich die Seven Sisters - eine der schönsten Küstenlandschaften Englands. Sieben Kreideklippen, die sich wie eine Wellenbewegung entlang des Ärmelkanals ziehen. Eingebettet in den South Downs National Park entsteht ein eindrucksvoller Kontrast aus sattem Grün, strahlendem Weiß und tiefem Blau – ideal für Wanderungen und Naturerlebnisse nahe London. An der Nordküste Nordirlands wartet mit dem Giant's Causeway ein UNESCO-Welterbe und eines der bekanntesten Naturwunder Großbritanniens. Rund 40.000 Basaltsäulen formen eine scheinbar künstliche Straße ins Meer. Entstanden durch vulkanische Prozesse vor Millionen von Jahren - und doch bis heute umgeben von der Legende eines Riesen, der diesen Weg nach Schottland gebaut haben soll. Im Nordwesten Englands liegt schließlich der Lake District National Park - eines der beliebtesten Reiseziele des Landes. Seen, Hügel, Trockenmauern und kleine Dörfer prägen diese Landschaft, die seit Jahrhunderten Dichter und Reisende inspiriert. William Wordsworth machte sie zum Zentrum der englischen Romantik, Orte wie Grasmere oder Hawkshead stehen bis heute für britische Idylle und Ruhe. Wie entsteht aus Lava eine Kathedrale aus Stein? Warum gehören die Seven Sisters zu den eindrucksvollsten Küsten Englands? Was steckt hinter der Legende des Giant's Causeway? Und warum lässt der Lake District seine Besucher nicht mehr los? WhatsApp: Du kannst Alexander und Claus direkt auf ihre Handys Nachrichten schicken! Welche Ecke Englands sollten die beiden mal besuchen? Zu welchen Themen wünschst Du Dir mehr Folgen? Warst Du schon mal in Great Britain und magst ein paar Fotos mit Claus und Alexander teilen? Probiere es gleich aus: +49 8152 989770 - einfach diese Nummer einspeichern und schon kannst Du BRITPOD per WhatsApp erreichen. BRITPOD – England at its best. Ein ALL EARS ON YOU Original Podcast.

The automatic promotion dream is over — but the play-offs are officially confirmed.In Episode 377 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to look back on a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town at St Mary's. A result that did little for either side, but gave us plenty to discuss: another draining night, a chaotic second half, Ryan Manning's free-kick, Cyle Larin's late goal, Jack Clarke's impact off the bench and another outstanding save from Anatoliy Trubin/Peretz late on. The panel also debates whether Larin has now become the first-choice striker for the biggest games, whether the midfield balance was right, and how much the recent run of eight games in 24 days has finally started to show. With Saints now 18 league games unbeaten but unable to reach the automatic places, attention turns fully to the play-offs. The panel discusses the importance of finishing third or fourth, who Saints might want to avoid, and whether there is much difference between Middlesbrough, Millwall, Wrexham, Hull or Derby as potential opponents. There's also a look ahead to the final game of the regular season, as Saints travel to Preston North End with thousands of supporters heading north and a possible home second leg still to play for. There's also an update on Benali on Tour, with Franny Benali, Martin, Alex, Alfie and a group of Saints fans taking on a 14.5-mile challenge across 10 Lake District summits in aid of Saints Foundation — with the TSP team closing in on 100 sponsors before the weekend. https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement was introduced in the UK in 1948, when life expectancy was 66. It was designed to support people for about a year. So why are we still treating 65 as the cliff edge — and accepting a model that funnels women out of the workforce just as their crystallised intelligence peaks? This week I'm joined by Lucy Standing, founder of Brave Starts, co-author of Age Against the Machine: New Rules for Working in an Ageist World, Telegraph careers columnist, and contributor to OECD policy on older workers. Lucy is sharp, evidence-led, and refreshingly impatient with the way the labour market wastes people in their 50s and 60s. We talk about: Why retirement as we know it is a 1940s solution being applied to a problem that no longer exists The difference between fluid intelligence (peaks at 19) and crystallised intelligence (peaks in your late 40s and 50s) — and why most hiring still measures the wrong one The OECD-backed Generation study where 89% of older hires performed at or above expectations, against hiring managers' predictions Why "I want to do something more purposeful" is the dominant driver for workers over 50 — and money ranks sixth Why the jobs board model is broken if you're trying to pivot, and what to do instead (hint: stop hitting "easy apply") The would-be hotelier who almost spent his life savings on a Lake District boutique — and the two days that saved him Why we'll happily pay £30k for a degree but balk at paying for two days of practical experience in the field we're considering The 82-year-old woman whose letter changed how Lucy thinks about loneliness, work, and contribution If you've ever felt invisible in the job market after 50, been told you're "overqualified," or watched a brilliant friend get screened out by an applicant tracking system, this one's for you. Links: Age Against the Machine: New Rules for Working in an Ageist World — by Lucy Standing, Maggie Evans and Martin Hyde, out now in paperback [https://www.waterstones.com/book/age-against-the-machine/lucy-standing/martin-hyde/9783111706894] Brave Starts: bravestarts.com   Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucystanding/ You can find me, and the full podcast archive over at www.thetripleshift.org/starthere Don't forget to subscribe to my Substack too: https://middlingalong.substack.com/ 

In today's episode,I take you to the Lake District for a chat about nature, old friendships, and the cathartic power of unexpected reunions. A gentle reflection on why getting outside in nature, putting the phone down, and letting yourself be seen by people who've known you for years is one of the most underrated practices in personal growth. Inside Out Smile is a weekly podcast about being human! If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share. It helps others find their way here too.   Peace and love always,   Amber xoxo

Jenny Bushell shares her inspiring transition from a senior education role to becoming a trail running coach, guiding individuals from couch to ultra-distance. Jenny's outdoor passion fuels her business, and with Ant explores her focus on resilience, identity, and enjoyment of the process.KeywordsRunning, leadership, enjoyment, resilience, education, trail running, coaching.Key TopicsThe evolution of running: marathons, trail ultramarathons, and the Bob Graham RoundBuilding a diversified businessesThe importance of identity, mental resilience, and acceptance in overcoming injuriesHow trail running techniques and mindset influence business leadership and decision-makingStrategies for effective coaching: personalisation, fostering enjoyment, and client relationshipsThe role of landscape and perspective in mental clarity and problem-solvingAdvice for aspiring runners and leaders: embrace imperfection, focus on enjoyment, and define success on your own termsConnect with Jenny Bushell:WebsiteInstagramRun The Business is presented by Anthony Gay and produced by Hywel Evans

Mel Giedroyc joins Alan for a chaotic flight full of walking holidays, Bacardi-fuelled LOL confessions, and a celestial encounter with… the most famous person in the world. From San Francisco dreams (roller skates optional) to Lake District nostalgia, plus jaw trauma, death chat, and why Mel now only wants to walk everywhere forever… this flight is gloriously one not to be missed. Buckle up... 00:00 “If you're going to San Francisco…”01:20 The Last One Laughing jaw trauma (still not healed!)02:40 “We thought the show was a turkey…”04:30 Booze, migraines & surviving LOL05:00 Mel's bucket list: “Drinks are on me!”06:00 Alan's bizarre death premonition08:00 Death, podcasts & coming back with a friend09:30 San Francisco vs the reality (and burning self-driving cars…)10:40 Alcatraz, prison escapes & paper mache heads12:20 Childhood holidays in the Lake District14:00 Ashes in Ullswater & emotional family ties16:00 Becoming a tree after death17:50 Jaw tension, singers & viral releases21:50 Walking holidays have taken over Mel's life23:30 The BEST showbiz story: Mel meets the Pope26:30 Running after the Popemobile with walking sticks29:00 “Sort Trump out!”30:30 Quickfire round32:00 What's in Mel's bag? (Cagoule included)34:00 Dogs, walking & life philosophy36:00 The great yawn debate to end it all#LifesABeach #AlanCarr #MelGiedroyc #ComedyPodcast #CelebrityStories #ThePope #WalkingHoliday #LakeDistrict #TravelPodcast #FunnyPodcast #BritishComedy #LOL #LastOneLaughing  Join Mel Giedroyc every week on the hit podcast ⁠Where There's a Will There's a Wake,⁠ as she laughs in the face of death with all your favourite funny celebrities as they tell her about their dream demise. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@keepitlightmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, to a Dark Minisode.Our first minisode of the season finds a listener looking for a quiet life in Keswick, the Lake District, but that life is slowly overshadowed by a series of deeply disturbing events that begin in a renovated garden workshop. What starts as an ordinary discovery in an old outbuilding soon gives way to experiences that challenge one woman's firmly grounded view of the world, with her three dogs seeming to sense the danger long before she can understand it herself.Stay safe,Kevin.We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles.By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of Dark Realms, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 200+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/darkparanormal* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/darkparanormalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Plantsman, author and TV presenter Jamie Butterworth joins Stephanie this week, tracing his horticultural beginnings from Young Gardener of the Year on TV to working with Monty Don. Jamie talks candidly about the highs and lows of setting up his own nursery during the pandemic, and his plans for his brand new home and garden in the Lake District. Plus, we find out why Jamie loathes ‘boring' evergreens and why he harbours serious shed envy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Paranormal Activity: Monday Mailtime, Producer Dom dives into two deeply unsettling listener encounters that don't just feel paranormal… they feel intentional.First, Daniel shares a chilling experience from the Lake District, where a converted 18th-century cottage appears to be quietly rebuilding something left behind. Objects don't just move: they arrive. Carefully. Deliberately. Forming patterns that suggest purpose, not chaos. But what happens when the house isn't just active… it thinks something has been taken?Then, Sophie recounts a hauntingly different kind of experience in Malaysia, inside the historic Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. No shadows. No figures. Just an overwhelming, undeniable feeling: she wasn't meant to be there. A space not of haunting—but of balance… and awareness.These aren't your typical ghost stories.There are no loud bangs or dark figures lurking in corners. Instead, something far more disturbing: control, intention, and the sense of being recognised.What happens when the paranormal doesn't just appear… but responds?And more importantly… what happens when it notices you?Producer Dom reacts, unpacks, and explores the darker, more folkloric theories behind these encounters.Where ritual, energy, and unseen forces may be far more active than we realise.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2016年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate's friends. C. Stay away from Kate.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.5. What does the woman mean?A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan.听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man going to do this summer?A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.7. How will the man use the money?A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates.9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?A. Work as a programmer.B. Travel around the world.C. Start his own business.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Why does the woman make the call?A. To book a hotel room.B. To ask about the room service.C. To make changes to a reservation.11. When will the women arrive at the hotel?A. On September 15 B. On September 16 C. On September 2312. How much will the woman pay her room per night?A. $179 B. $199 C. $219听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman's plan for Saturday?A. Going shopping B. Going camping C. Going boating14. Where will the woman stay in Keswick?A. In a country inn B. In a five-star hotel C. In her aunt's home15. What will Gordon do over the weekend?A. Visit his friends B. Watch DVDs C. Join the woman16. What does the woman think of Gordon's coming weekend?A. Relaxed B. Boring C. Busy.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. Who is Wang Ming?A. A student B. An employer C. An engineer18. What does the speaker say about the college job market this year?A. It's unpredictable B. It's quite stable C. It's not optimistic19. What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now?A. 20％ B. 22％ C. 50％20. Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job?A. They need more work experienceB. The salary is usually goodC. Their choice is limited.参考答案1-5 CBACA 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 BACAB2016年高考全国卷I英语听力录音原文Text 1W: What are we going to get for Lydia's birthday?M: How about a pair of running shoes?W: You know she hates doing exercise.M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.Text 2M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?W: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to catch a bus. M: That's OK.Text 3M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours. W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.M: Maybe you're right. I will talk to her sometime.Text 4M: Here's the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink?W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?M: Certainly. Here you are.Text 5M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?W: As a matter of fact, I'm feeling a bit cold. Text 6M: Guess what I'll be doing this summer?W: What?M: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.W: What exactly will you be doing?M: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.W: Sounds interesting. What's the pay?M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free. W: That's good money. What are you going to do with it?M: I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.Text 7M: Hi, Sue. How's it going?W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?M: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.W: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.M: I was. But now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.W: What are you planning to do when you graduate?M: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I'd like to start my own business.W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I'm done.M: You'll make it for sure. Well, see you later.W: Bye!Text 8M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation. M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?W: Sure, it's 219.M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16. M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September — altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor. M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179. W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!Text 9W: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend. M: Really?W: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy. M: You're not going to camp, are you? Isn't it a bit cold?W: No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We're staying in a country inn. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable.M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like.W: Well, what are you up to?M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I've just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.W: I don't know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored.M: I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do. Text 10M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year's graduates have started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.

Football is back, and Southampton return with one of the biggest games of the season as Arsenal head to St Mary's for an FA Cup quarter-final under the lights. In this special midweek episode, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to preview a tie that feels equal parts daunting and exciting, with Saints aiming to keep the 1976 anniversary cup spirit alive and reach the final four.The panel look at Arsenal's international break disruption, with a remarkable number of players withdrawing from national team duty, and ask whether Mikel Arteta will rotate with one eye on Europe. They also debate whether Saints have to go full strength despite Wrexham and Derby looming large in the league, and which players could be key if Southampton are to cause an upset.There's discussion around possible team selection, including the fitness of Jack Stephens and Leo Scienza, the role of Ross Stewart and Cameron Archer, and how Saints can best deal with Arsenal's physicality and set-piece threat. The episode also touches on Daniel Peretz's comments about his future, England's frustrating performances over the international break, and the huge run of fixtures that now lies ahead for Southampton.The episode also includes an update on Benali on Tour, with Martin, Alfie and Alex now past 80% of their fundraising target for Saints Foundation ahead of their Lake District challenge. You can support that here: https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echoThanks for listening to the Total Saints Podcast, brought to you by our Patreon community and supported this season by Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are crushing courses around the world. At a time when we've been preconditioned to believe we'll slow down, many women are holding strong—or even improving. This week's guest Anna Troup, 56, who has clocked many of her greatest ultrarunning feats since turning 50, is a perfect example. Last year she took first overall (including the men) at the 268-mile (430K) Montane Summer Spine race—Britain's toughest ultra marathon—in 84 hours, 56 minutes, and 37 seconds. This after a 2022 injury that left doctors questioning if she'd ever run again. This week, we talk about her most recent feat: completing the Montane Winter Spine Race this past January in 106 hours, 19 minutes, and 12 seconds—through brutal conditions including gale-force winds literally blowing runners off their feet. We dig into her journey to ultras, how she trains, races, and recovers, her menopause experience, and why more midlife women should line up and give it a go.Anna Troup took up ultra running in 2013 with the sole aim of completing the UTMB, which she did for the first time in 2014. Unexpected success followed, much of it after she turned 50, and she has since won and held course records for many of the UK's toughest single stage ultras including the Arc of Attrition 100, the Lakeland 100, Exodus 100, Wendover Woods 100, the Oner and the Summer Spine and Winter Spine. She has run the women's Fastest Known Time for the Pennine Way and was the first female British finisher in UTMB in 2022. Ultra running has been a family sport since the beginning and she normally competes with Richard Staite, her partner, whilst her two children can be found either running themselves or as volunteers in aid stations. She works as non executive director and has recently moved to the Lake District to be closer to the mountains she loves.Resources:Ultramarathon winner's 'tough and terrifying' race at BBCHow a 55-year-old woman won Britain's toughest ultra marathon outright at Running MattersSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Britain's sheep population has fallen to one of the lowest levels on record, raising serious questions about the future of UK farming, rural communities, and food production. In this episode of Mark and Pete, we explore what's really behind the decline in sheep numbers and why it matters more than it first appears.Sheep farming has long been a cornerstone of the British agricultural economy, shaping the countryside from the Lake District to Wales and Scotland. However, recent data suggests a steady reduction in the UK breeding ewe population, driven by a combination of economic pressure, changing agricultural policies, environmental regulations, and shifting consumer demand.In this episode, Mark the businessman and Pete the preacher take a closer look at the decline of sheep farming in Britain, asking whether this is simply a natural adjustment or part of a broader trend affecting traditional industries across the UK.We discuss the impact on British farmers, the rising costs of production, and the challenges facing rural livelihoods. There's also a wider question about UK food security — if domestic production continues to fall, what replaces it?Mark brings one of his original poems reflecting on rural life and the changing landscape of Britain, while Pete considers the enduring biblical imagery of shepherds and sheep, a theme that runs throughout Scripture and speaks to leadership, care, and responsibility.The conversation moves beyond agriculture into something deeper: does modern Britain still understand the value of its rural foundations, or are these being quietly eroded?As always, Mark and Pete combine UK news, cultural commentary, humour, poetry, and Christian reflection in a relaxed, engaging format.If you're interested in UK farming news, agriculture policy, rural Britain, and faith-based insight, this episode offers thoughtful analysis with a distinctly British voice.Subscribe for more episodes of Mark and Pete – commentary on politics, culture, and belief.Britain's Sheep Numbers Falling – UK Farming Crisis, Rural Economy, and Food Security

...in which we return to the golden age of speed records in the company of Dr Keith Mitchell, who was a teen when Bluebird K7 made its tragic final record attempt on Coniston in January 1967, and who has researched all things Campbell ever since. Setting out from the heart of Coniston, we introduce risk-taking Sir Malcolm Campbell – the 'national hero' record-breaker of the inter-war years – and the frenetic home life into which son Donald was born. Approaching Coniston Water, we consider young Donald's emergence from his capricious father's shadow, and his lifelong desire to seek paternal approval – even after Malcolm's death. Arriving on the lakeshore, we learn about the historic context of post-War speed records and the meeting of man and jet-powered machine that allowed Donald to set seven world water speed records between 1955 and 1964, inching him ever closer to the holy grail 300mph. As waves lap the Water's gravelly shore, Keith describes the jet-powered hydroplane's final voyage, the somersault that ended Donald's life, and the speed king's final words, which offer insights into what went wrong as the craft surpassed 320mph. Closing the pod at Donald's grave, we hear the postscript tale of the craft's recovery and rebuild, and reflect on a remarkable man piloting a remarkable craft in a remarkable place. Bluebird K7 The Festival is taking place 11–17 May, 2026: https://bluebirdk7thefestival.co.uk Keith is speaking as part of the Festival on the 11 May: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid05tuxwjaVVncdp7HQBtJJhPQDscvzP1kc8kPKQS7hYn41wtq5cRqe9CQPBXfJUF2yl&id=100064908631980 Keith and Neil Sheppard's book 'Donald Campbell Bluebird and the Final Record Attempt' can be bought from the Ruskin Museum. To support Countrystride, you can buy our Lake District walking guidebooks at countrystride.co.uk/our-books or gift us as little as £3 a month via Patron at patreon.com/c/countrystride

Einar og Thor Gotaas hadde en skravleseanse på Karjolen pub i Porsgrunn, og streifet innom haiking, reising, Lake District, kulestøtere, Lakselv og alt som skjer når de to er samlet. Forventer du en stram ramme, så er ikke dette praten for deg. Men liker du Einar og Thor, og setter pris på snakking i et tempo litt høyere enn gjennomsnittet med masse, masse fakta, ja, da har du en godbit i vente!Produsert av Marie Nyrud, PLAN-B Booking og planlegging av Martin Oftedal, PLAN-B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renewable energy expert Ewan Frost-Pennington believes that like vultures – the star attraction at his Lake District home, Muncaster Castle – heat pumps are often painted under a bad light. Keep an open mind says Ewan as he tells Carole Annett how he convinced his parents to radically change their traditional thinking on heat and energy to transform the comfort levels, and coffers, of his ancestral home. Sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

 Nicola ignored her husband Martin's advice to stop entering prize drawings and won a £4.5 million, mortgage-free, fully furnished five-bedroom Lake District home with a private lake plus $315,000 cash, giving the couple financial security and options to live in, rent, or sell. A notorious 22-room Florida “theme park” house—with rooms like a saloon, pirate room, 1950s space theme, and a taxidermy room with stuffed cats—found a buyer at the $500,000 asking price to become a short-term rental. A sea turtle that survived a shark attack and lost a front limb was rehabilitated and released with a satellite tracker. Researchers say Svalbard polar bears' body condition improved after 2000 despite declining sea ice. A police sergeant was fired for using a picture frame to fake keystrokes while working from home.John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Spring flips a switch across the UK, and we're here for the first warm light, the wisteria‑framed streets, and the rush of longer evenings. We pull together clear, local advice from London to the Lake District, the Cotswolds, Devon, and the far north of Scotland so you can plan a smarter, calmer trip.We kick off in London with Becki from Walks and Devour: cherry blossom in parks, Kew's treetop walkway, canal strolls from Hackney Wick to King's Cross, and midweek Borough Market eats. We also flag what visitors often miss - clocks moving forward on the last March weekend, Easter's shifting dates and school holidays, and the impact of big events like the Boat Race, the London Marathon, and the Chelsea Flower Show - so your itinerary stays nimble and enjoyable.From there, Asia from Mountain Goat guides us through the Lake District's daffodil heritage at Rydal and Ullswater, bluebell carpets at Rannerdale, accessible walks such as Orrest Head and Tarn Hows, and a strong local food scene that shines in spring. Lisa at Go Cotswolds leans into gardens like Hidcote and Kiftsgate, village footpaths, and the art of slowing down across 800 square miles of honey‑stone towns - now with new departures from Oxford and blended routes to Stratford‑upon‑Avon. In Devon, Alex from Unique Devon Tours paints hedgerows in bloom, Dartmoor foals, coastal colour, and narrow‑lane know‑how that turns single‑track roads into hidden‑gem gateways. And in Scotland's far north, Sally-Ann from North Coast Explorers maps coastal routes for seals and April puffins, explains variable spring weather and opening times, and shares the joy of big‑sky space before summer crowds.You'll get the best weeks to travel, how bank holidays and rail works shape movement, when tours offer the most value, and the routes that make evening light part of the plan. Ready to make the most of March, April, and May across London, the Lakes, the Cotswolds, Devon, and the North Highlands? Follow the show, share this with a spring‑bound friend, and leave a quick review to help more travellers find us.

It's Monday Mailtime on Paranormal Activity, and Producer Dom is diving into two listener encounters that don't scream for attention… they simply exist.Waiting.First, Rowena shares a deeply unsettling experience from open land near Oxenholme in the Lake District.A place with no buildings, no obvious history, no dramatic landmarks.Just space.But what she felt there was anything but empty.A heavy, deliberate silence.A boundary she couldn't see but instinctively understood.A thought that didn't feel like her own: You are not meant to be here.Step away and it vanishes.Step back toward it and the pressure returns.Why does one exact patch of land feel… claimed?Then Andy recounts a strange encounter on the edge of a residential area beside an electrical substation.A drifting light that didn't behave like normal light.A mechanical hum that faltered into something almost responsive.A dog that refused to move forward.And the overwhelming sense that whatever was present wasn't watching in a human way, but acknowledging.Was this environmental interference, something interacting with infrastructure… or something operating just outside our understanding?Dom reacts to both stories, exploring the possibilities behind territorial hauntings, boundary phenomena, land memory, energy anomalies and UAP-linked infrastructure cases, and asks the question:When a place feels occupied… who — or what is claiming it?Two locations.No visible threat.No dramatic apparition.Just the quiet certainty that you've stepped somewhere you were never meant to stand.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will "never walk away" from his mandate to change the country after coming under intense pressure to resign in the wake of the scandal surrounding Lord Mandelson. Also: A teenager has been jailed for at least 13 years for what police say was the random, unprovoked murder of a 12-year-old boy as he walked home from school. And a village in the Lake District says it is "dismayed" no doctors want to work there after an advert for a new GP failed to attract a single applicant.

Clare joins Ian Teasdale in the north Lake District for a very personal walk. Ian and his wife, Catherine, are on a mission to climb all 214 Wainwright fells as part of their 'Terminal Hillness' project which they started following Ian's diagnosis of incurable bowel cancer. He wants to raise awareness of the lack of cancer support facilities in their region and he decided the best way to do this was by completing a full round of the Wainwrights. As they hike up Longlands, Ian shares memories connected to the landscape he grew up in. The forecast was grim before they set off, but the sun shone, and the only rain that fell created the most beautiful rainbow across the valley. They started at Longlands, Grid Ref NY266358, and completed a 6 mile circuit with views of Skiddaw and the Northern Fells. Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

Lee Child is a writer who is best known for his series of bestselling novels featuring Jack Reacher. Reacher is an enigmatic 6ft 5in, 17-stone ex-military police major who rights wrongs before disappearing off into the sunset. The books have sold in their millions around the world and have inspired two films starring Tom Cruise and a television series.Lee Child was born James - Jim - Grant in 1954 and grew up in Birmingham. He studied Law at the University of Sheffield and then joined the presentation department at Granada Television where he was a shop steward and became a thorn in the side of the management. At 40 he was made redundant and sat down to write his first Reacher novel Killing Floor. He found himself an agent and the novel was published in March 1997 - the franchise was up and running. In the UK Lee outsells both Stephen King and John Grisham and worldwide he sells between 12 and 15 million copies a year.In 2020 Lee announced that he was handing over the Reacher franchise to his younger brother Andrew Grant. The two brothers have worked on several novels since then and the thirtieth Reacher title features both brothers' names on the cover.Lee Child was appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours. He lives in the Lake District with his wife Jane. They have one daughter.DISC ONE: She Loves You - The Beatles DISC TWO: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones DISC THREE: So What - Miles Davis DISC FOUR: Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito. Performed by Stephen Hough (piano) and Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä DISC FIVE: Joe's Blues - Joe Pass DISC SIX: The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin DISC SEVEN: Für Elise (Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor) Composed by Ludwig Beethoven and performed by Lang Lang DISC EIGHT: Delibes: Lakmé / Act 1: "Sous le dôme épais" (Flower Duet) Performed by Renée Fleming (soprano), Susan Graham (mezzo soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Sebastian Lang-Lessing BOOK CHOICE: Killing Floor by Lee Child LUXURY ITEM: A mechanical wind-up watch CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: So What - Miles Davis Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley