Podcasts about National trust

As the festive season unfolds, one familiar face keeps appearing – the little robin. But behind its cheerful presence, is there more to this charming bird's story? National Trust ranger Rosie Holdsworth chats to garden wildlife specialist Sean McMenemy about the remarkable life of robins, revealing their fascinating year-round behaviour and why this beloved bird deserves to be celebrated all year long.  (AD) Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. www.cotswoldoutdoor.com Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel:   https://youtu.be/GzNXh_vyKzc Production   Presenter: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Sean McMenemy  Discover more You can read Sean's garden wildlife blog here: Sean McMenemy Wildlife Blog  Follow us on our @wildtalesnt Instagram account If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk    

How do you build a Mari Lwyd? Where do you find a horse skull? How heavy is it really – and how on earth do you dance with one? This Christmas, we go behind the folklore of Wales's most iconic winter visitor – the Mari Lwyd – to uncover the practical secrets rarely talked about: construction, decoration, materials, performance, and the surprisingly tricky art of bringing a skeletal horse to life. Mark Rees is joined by Ronnie Kerswell-O'Hara of the National Trust at Dinefwr, Llandeilo – a maker, performer, dancer and seasoned guide to both Halloween ghost hunts and New Year Mari Lwyd events. Ronnie lifts the veil on what it takes to create a Mari from scratch, the realities of handling the skull, and the magic of a full Mari Lwyd troupe. Along the way, we meet a mysterious Green Man, uncover tips and tricks from years of trial and error, and explore how a centuries-old tradition is kept alive today through craft, community and a little seasonal mischief. Explore the lore this Christmas... if you dare!

Today we're joined by Dr. Stephanie Gray, discussing how the New Deal shaped history through politically driven commemoration and her new book, Restoring America: Historic Preservation and the New Deal. Dr. Gray earned her B.A. in History from Mount Holyoke College and both M.A. in Public History and Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of South Carolina. Stephanie specializes in public history, historic preservation, and twentieth century U.S. cultural history. At Duquesne, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in both traditional and public history, which contribute to the Department's new Public History undergraduate certificate.  As a public historian, Stephanie has worked for the James A. Garfield National Historic Site (a National Park Service unit), the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street America program. Her interest in old buildings and cultural landscapes inform her research and teaching on the built environment.  To purchase: https://www.umasspress.com/9781625348975/restoring-america/  

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Mike Duke, Dean of Engineering at Waikato University and founding member of the Waikato Robotics Automation and Sensing (WaiRAS) Group, about being a keynote speaker at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference in Christchurch, applying horticultural robotic technology to the dairy sector and what the future of farming might look like... And he talks with Dan Coup, CEO of the QEll National Trust, about the reduction of government funding in 2025, what it's meant for the number of conservation applications being either deferred or declined and what it means for the applicants wanting to put a covenant on their land. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

This episode was first released in 2022. As we enter December, we're revisiting a podcast all about how the National Trust for Scotland creates and installs authentic decorations in its places. Listen in as Jackie meets Dr Jo Riley from Castle Fraser, who led a Trust research project into traditional decorations and how they have changed over time. From garlands to gifts, candles to clementines, Jo has examined exactly how previous residents in homes like Castle Fraser would have celebrated. Jackie and Jo discuss the pagan roots of the festive season, why mistletoe didn't always mean romance, and who it was that first brough yule logs to Scottish shores. Find out more about Dr Jo Riley's research by clicking here. You can also get the latest visitor information on Castle Fraser, and all of our properties, on the National Trust for Scotland website. Love Scotland will return in the New Year. Please remember to follow, rate and review the podcast on your podcast platform of choice.

How can a golf course become a place for nature and people to thrive? Ajay Tegala visits Sandilands in Lincolnshire over its first year as the once manicured lawns transform into a wetland habitat. But with one of the driest springs on record, can Sandilands go from one birdie to another? Will there be enough water for wading birds return?   [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/      Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts        Production  Presenter: Ajay Tegala  Producer: Marnie Woodmeade  Sound designer: Jesus Gomez   Contributors  Carl Hawke  Kirsty James  Dave Miller Special Credit: A big thanks to Jannis Bonner, composer student at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, for their collaboration to this episode with the track "Breath of the Canopy". Eurasian booming bittern sfx: Author: Niels Krable  Link: https://xeno-canto.org/100296  Discover more If you want to visit Sandilands or keep up to date with their progress you can find them here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/sandilands  Follow us @wildtalesnt Instagram account  Image credit: ©National Trust Images/Rob Coleman If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

This week on ScotsinUs, we celebrate Burns Season! Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Kirsten Bridier, Direction of National Trust for Scotland USA. National Trust for Scotland runs Burns Cottage, alongside various historic and heritage sites. Kristen shares upcoming and ongoing restoration projects, including the restoration efforts at Souter Jonnie's Cottage and the Burns Bachelor Club!Then, stay tuned for Sophie Craig's "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose" and Noisemaker's "Tribute to Robert Burns" from our 2025 Burns Night Celebration!To learn more about the work of the National Trust for Scotland, visit https://www.nts.org.uk/To learn more about ASF, visit www.americanscottishfoundation.org#robertburns #burnsnight #burnscottage #scotland #scots #heritage #heritagepreservation

This week, David visits Rosie Maye's garden near Slane and hears about her love of Inter-planting and underplanting. Renowned garden designer Mary Keen chats about new autobiography, Diary of a Keen Gardener, and why even with her long career and expertise, she's always learning and experimenting as a gardener. Pupils from Hezlett Primary School and National Trust volunteers help plant ferns and unveil a new water bowl at Downhill Demesne, Castlerock. Gardening expert Neil Porteous joins David in studio to help caller John, who's worried about cutting his holly tree and Pearl, who's wondering how best to overwinter potted gladioli. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Happy Thursday! Feel free to suck the goodness out of this episode and spit the rest into a napkin. Jane Pongo Garvey and Fi chat manned petrol pumps, maternity, the longevity of baths, and The National Trust. Plus, comedian Tom Allen joins to discuss gardening and his new podcast 'Pottering with Tom Allen'. Please get your thoughts in for book club! We will be recording it next week.You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MkG0A4kkX74TJuVKUPAuJIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those gorgeous English country houses you see on Downton Abbey? Turns out they were built on the backs of enslaved people.  Aneeta Madhavan joins me to discuss The Countryside by Corrine Fowler - which takes us on walks through Britain's most "English" places + reveals where the money actually came from. Spoiler: sugar plantations, slavery + colonial exploitation. We chat about how this book made Aneeta rethink global connectedness in business, what it's like being a British Indian after Brexit + why many quintessentially British things aren't as British as you'd think. Plus, how this all connects to running modern businesses in our connected global world. Fair warning: this might change how you see those beautiful National Trust properties forever. There's lots more to explore in this Book Huddles strand – check them out. Books discussed in this episode: The Countryside - Corrine Fowler The Hungry Empire - Lizzie Collingham Aneeta's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aneeta-madhavan Aneeta's Website: TalkingCranes.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Earlier this year, a coalition of leading Scottish heritage and design organisations – including the National Trust for Scotland – joined together to secure the future of the Bernat Klein Studio. This building was used by textile designer Bernat Klein, who was perhaps best known for his international collections for Chanel and Dior. To understand more about the man behind the studio, and the building's future, Jackie speaks with Alison Harley, Chair of the Bernat Klein Foundation, and author Shelley Klein, Bernat's daughter. The full restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio will be carried out by the project coalition, led by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT), in partnership with the Bernat Klein Foundation and the National Trust for Scotland. Visit bernatkleinstudio.org.uk to learn more, support the project and receive updates. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

What happened to the animals who served in the First World War?  Uncover the extraordinary story of Warrior the war horse who survived the Western Front. General Jack Seely's horse, Warrior, was anything but ordinary. He carried his master through some of World War One's most brutal battles, including the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele. Despite more than eight million horses, donkeys and mules losing their lives during the war, Warrior somehow survived. Join General Jack Seely's grandson and broadcaster, Brough Scott and historian, James Grasby, to retrace Warrior's incredible journey.    [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production Host : James Grasby Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck Contributors Brough Scott  Discover more   To visit Mottistone Mottistone To find out more about Warrior Warrior The War Horse If you would like to follow in the footsteps of warrior check out the   Warrior Trail     Follow us @wildtales Instagram account  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Presenter and author Alice Loxton discusses how fiction can help us understand the past – particularly when it comes to women's stories; finding humour in classic literature; and her companionship with figures from history. Alice is passionate about bringing history to mainstream, younger audiences, and she has over three million followers on social media, where her videos educate on British history, heritage and art. She has worked with many organisations including 10 Downing Street, The Royal Academy, English Heritage, The National Gallery, Tate, BBC, ITV, and Microsoft, and she writes about history for publications including The Times, Telegraph and Spectator. She's an ambassador for the National Trust, a mentor for The King's Foundation 35 Under 35 Network, and a patron of The British Pilgrimage Trust.  Alice's book Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives was a Sunday Times bestseller and Blackwell's Book of the Year 2024. Her new book, Eleanor: A 200-Mile Walk in Search of England's Lost Queen, sees her follow in the footsteps of Eleanor of Castile's funeral procession, bringing to life the formidable character of this lesser-known royal.   Alice's book choices are: ** Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen ** Secret Voices by Sarah Gristwood ** Through England by Side Saddle by Celia Fiennes ** The Tower by Flora Carr ** Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season eight of the Women's Prize's Bookshelfie Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize for Fiction is the biggest celebration of women's creativity in the world and has been running for over 30 years.  Don't want to miss the rest of season eight? Listen and subscribe now! You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org - every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops.  This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

In this special episode commemorating the 25th anniversary of the co-stewardship partnership between the National Trust for Historic Preservation and The Montpelier Foundation, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey welcomes Tom Mayes, Chief Legal Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Together, they explore how historic places like James Madison's Montpelier connect us to the origins of the Constitution and why preserving these spaces matters for democracy. 

Talking about climate change is hard. And for those of us who work, live or spend time with young people, it can be especially difficult to work out how to balance the harsh realities of present and future impacts; communicate accurately about what can be done; and respond to the feelings that come up for us and for the kids we care about. On this show, Mia brings you interviews with two climate advocates who are using their talents to help kids and their carers grapple with the climate crisis:Tim Winton is a West Australian author, four-time Miles Franklin award winner, and named a Living Treasure by the National Trust of Australia. His new picture book, ‘Ningaloo: Australia's Wild Wonder', captures his love for the Ningaloo reef region; he has campaigned for its protection for over 20 years. Dr Linden Ashcroft is a senior lecture in climate science and science communication at the University of Melbourne. She co-created ‘Climate Kids', a series of Youtube videos answering kids' questions about climate change. Climate Superpowers quiz - https://climatesuperpowers.org/  Earth Matters #1528 was produced by Mia Audrey on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung country.

Bonus Fun Virtual ExperienceGoogle's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation)Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66Main StoriesPowered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise - Neural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speeds (Source: Ohio State News)Link: https://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/See also: https://bioengineer.org/mushroom-powered-technology-the-emergence-of-living-computers/See research paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328965Kubota Claims World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor (Source: Equipmentworld.com)Link: https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15768565/kubota-worlds-first-hydrogen-selfdriving-tractor-unveiledSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIBOK_fkfUEye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration (Source: Stanford Medicine News Center)Link: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/10/eye-prosthesis.htmlSee research paper here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2501396Scientists Reverse Alzheimer's in Mice with a Single Injection - It only took two hours for a visible difference (Source: ZME Science)Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/neurology-science/scientists-reverse-alzheimers-in-mice-with-a-single-injection/See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-025-02426-1Honorable MentionsHydrogen Production Takes Flight at Hamburg Airport with New Infrastructure Roadmap (Source: Hydrogenfuelnews.com)Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-production-takes-flight-at-hamburg-airport-with-new-infrastructure-roadmap/8573558/Smart elastomer muscles give soft robotics record 2,000x lifting capability (Source: Interesting Engineering)Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/smart-elastomer-muscles-give-soft-robotics-record-2000x-lifting-capability/ar-AA1P4fo5?ocid=BingNewsVerpToyota to launch world's first EV with a solid-state battery by 2027 — they're expected to last longer and charge faster (Source: Livescience.com)Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/toyota-to-launch-worlds-first-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery-by-2027-theyre-expected-to-last-longer-and-charge-fasterSee press release here: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/43380876.htmlAI identifies batteries in the waste stream (Source: Recycling-magazine.com)Link: https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2024/05/21/ai-identifies-batteries-in-the-waste-stream/See company website here: https://lionvision.co.uk/

Clare joins Earth Scientist and author Anjana Khatwa for a cliffside walk in Dorset exploring the landscapes that shaped her life, and her book The Whispers of Rock – Stories from the Earth. Starting at Spyway Barn near Langton Matravers, the route takes in clifftops, caves, and the fossil-rich coastline, revealing stories of geology and belonging. Anjana shares her journey from growing up in Slough in a traditional Indian family to becoming a leading voice in earth science. From Spyway Barn, at the National Trust car park, they walked down to Dancing Ledge, along the coast path past Winspit Caves, and up to the village of Worth Matravers before heading back to the car park.Grid Reference for Spyway Barn: SY 998 776 Map: OS Explorer 116 – Lyme Regis & BridportPresenter: Clare Balding Producer for BBC Studios: Karen Gregor

While the Wolf & Owl prepare to wrap their first-ever live tour, here's some of the best bits from our two shows at London's Hackney Empire! There's chat about Tom's plans to reunite David and Brooklyn Beckham, Rom's problems with buying football boots for his son, a very special story about a hero who raced to the rescue at a National Trust cafe and some on-stage samosa mayhem too. Thanks to everyone who came to all the shows so far - we love you! Recorded on 7 & 8 October 2025 For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you. Instagram - @wolfowlpod TikTok - @wolfowlpodcast YouTube - www.youtube.com/WolfandOwlPodcast Merch & Mailing List - https://wolfandowlpod.com A Mighty Ranga Production For sales and sponsorship enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jackie is on the trail of spittle-makers, quarrel-pickers, yowlers and the other traditional craftspeople whose skills have vanished from mainstream life. Alongside academic, broadcaster and author James Fox, Jackie unpicks stories of handmade crafts and the social history behind their disappearance. James's book, Craftland, documents many of these arts and trades right across Britain. It's available online and in book shops now. You can find more about the places in the National Trust for Scotland's care with links to industry here. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Is your cat the devil in disguise? Probably not, although they may act like it sometimes! But once upon a time, they would have been accused of luring you into witchcraft. In Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries witch hunting became an obsession and supposed ‘witches' were put on trial, and some were even sentenced to death. Being an animal lover was considered a sure sign that someone was practicing witchcraft. Friendliness towards cats, rabbits or dogs could lead to accusations of witchcraft, as these animals, known as familiars, were suspected of working for the devil. One of those accused of witchcraft and seen with familiars was Elizabeth Clarke, a poor, disabled woman from Essex. Join Rosie and historian Dr Romany Reagan as they uncover Elizabeth's story and the strange tale of the witches' familiars. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.  Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.  Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/   Production:  Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producers: Rosie Toy and Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez   Contributor: Dr Romany Reagan Discover More:  Find out more about witchcraft: https://essexwitchmuseum.co.uk Uncover folklore, legends, myths and lost histories from the British Isles with Dr Romany Reagan: https://blackthornandstone.com Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts If you'd like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez is the executive director of Native Bound Unbound: Archive of Indigenous Slavery, an initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, leading a global team in the goal to document Indigenous/Native slavery across the Western Hemisphere. Trained as an anthropologist, historian, and Indigenous slavery scholar, Dr. Rael-Gálvez has served as the former Senior Vice President of Historic Sites at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and as the state historian of New Mexico. A native son of New Mexico, Estevan was raised on a farm and ranch stewarded by his family for multiple generations. He received his BA in English Literature and Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MA and Ph.D. in American Cultures from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he completed an award-winning doctoral dissertation, the basis of a current book project.

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan Thomas discusses how to travel around Britain on a budget of $100 a day. He shares practical tips on accommodation, transportation, attractions, and dining, emphasizing the importance of planning and making use of available resources to save money. The conversation covers various strategies for budget travel, including the use of budget chain hotels, public transportation, and free attractions, while also providing insights into dining options and money-saving tips. Links VisitBritain.com – official UK tourism website with deals, itineraries, and regional guides. BritRail Pass – britrail.net for rail pass information and booking. National Rail Enquiries – nationalrail.co.uk for live train times and prices. National Trust – nationaltrust.org.uk for passes, properties, and cream tea stops. Trainline - App for booking UK train tickets English Heritage – english-heritage.org.uk for castle and ruin visits. Click here for Overseas Visitors Passes. Royal Oak Foundation (US) – royal-oak.org for discounted entry to National Trust sites for Americans. Premier Inn – premierinn.com Travelodge UK – travelodge.co.uk YHA Hostels – yha.org.uk for affordable and scenic stays. Friends of Anglotopia Club Takeaways Traveling around Britain on a budget is achievable with careful planning. Accommodation is often the largest expense; budget chain hotels can save money. Public transportation is affordable and efficient for getting around Britain. Many attractions, especially museums, are free to enter. Using a Britrail pass can be economical for train travel if used wisely. Dining at pubs and local grocery stores can significantly reduce food costs. Avoiding airport purchases can save a lot of money. Planning meals and taking advantage of hotel breakfasts can help budget. Memberships for organizations like English Heritage can provide access to multiple attractions. Advanced booking for accommodations and attractions can lead to significant savings. Sound Bites “Budget travel around Britain is possible — and in these belt-tightening times, it can make or break whether a trip even happens.” “You don't need British cash anymore. I haven't purchased pounds in fifteen years — Britain is almost entirely cashless now.” “If you're smart about where you stay, you can get a clean room for £30 to £50 a night at a Premier Inn or Travelodge — that's the secret to keeping your budget.” “The BritRail Pass lets you travel anywhere in Britain for one set price — it's your ticket to freedom on the rails.” “Fill up on the free breakfast, grab a £3 supermarket meal deal for lunch, and have a pub dinner — that's the recipe for staying under $100 a day.” “Skip the £80 afternoon tea in London — a proper cream tea at a National Trust café for under £10 is just as lovely.” “Join the Royal Oak Foundation or get an English Heritage pass — two visits to places like Blenheim or Stonehenge and they've paid for themselves.” “Travel carry-on only — it saves money, time, and stress. Everything you need for Britain can fit in one bag.” “Avoid buying anything at the airport — it's designed for desperation. Save your money for Britain.” “The goal isn't to travel cheap, it's to travel smart — to experience more of Britain without feeling like you're missing out.” Chapters 00:00 Budget Travel in Britain: An Overview 02:48 Pre-Travel Tips for Budgeting 16:11 Accommodation Strategies for Saving 23:58 Transportation Options for Budget Travelers 26:28 Exploring the Brit Rail Pass 34:44 Maximizing Free Attractions in Britain 42:14 Dining on a Budget in Britain 46:01 Money-Saving Tips for Travelers 51:16 Final Thoughts on Budget Travel 52:22 anglotopia-podcast-outro.mp4 Video Version

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished as part of President Trump’s plan to build a new ballroom. The demolition has drawn sharp criticism from preservationists and historians. The National Trust for Historic Preservation called for the work to stop, stating that the proposed ballroom would overwhelm the White House itself. Geoff Bennett discussed the renovation with Priya Jain. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Today Tony is digging up the secrets of Sutton Hoo, England's iconic Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, with Professor Martin Carver, who led the 1980s excavations, and Laura Howarth, Archaeology and Engagement Manager at Sutton Hoo, National Trust. The 1939 dig by Basil Brown for landowner Edith Pretty, revealed the shape of a ship beneath a mound. It turned out to be a 7th-century royal ship burial filled with magnificent treasures: 'a poem written in objects', possibly belonging to King Rædwald. These included the now famous helmet and many other treasures originating from across Europe, Byzantium, and even as far as Sri Lanka.In the 1980s, Martin led further excavations, revealing a horse and warrior burial and even an execution cemetery, showing Sutton Hoo as an evolving political and spiritual landscape. Today excavations, in collaboration with Time Team, continue to reveal Sutton Hoo's secrets. As Laura says, “we'll never know everything about Sutton Hoo, but each generation can look at it with fresh eyes.”Hosted by Sir Tony Robinson | Instagram @sirtonyrobinson Producer: Melissa FitzGerald | X @melissafitzg With Professor Martin Carver | www.martincarver.com British archaeologist renowned for his work on early medieval Europe. After serving 15 years in the Royal Tank Regiment, Martin transitioned to archaeology, founding the Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit. He was Professor of Archaeology at the University of York (1986–2008) and led major excavations at Sutton Hoo and Portmahomack. Martin also edited the journal Antiquity (2002–2012) and is a Fellow of the British Academy. Martin is a director of The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company, which aims to build a full-size and seaworthy replica of the Anglo-Saxon ship found in Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo | www.saxonship.orgLaura Howarth | www.nationaltrust.org.uk Archaeology and Engagement Manager at National Trust, Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. Laura combines archaeological expertise with public engagement, curating exhibitions, organising events, and managing educational activities to bring the site's rich history to life. Visit Sutton Hoo National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/sutton-hoo Watch Time Team, Sutton Hoo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=risyQhRjwnw Follow us: Instagram @cunningcastpod | X @cunningcastpod | YouTube @cunningcast------- If you enjoy this podcast please do share it and leave us a rating or review. Thank you, Love Tony x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is here. Awooo!   Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their skills to solve curious cases.    Beaver's a super engineer. Sleepy Bat's skill is sonar. Wildcat's a proud predator. Deer's strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole's an expert digger, and Dragonfly's always buzzing.  In Series Two, 12-year old Roxy has finally become a real Wildlifer and can talk to animals. But she's got a lot to learn to be a top Ranger like her hero Rae.    Luckily the Wildlifers are back on the trail solving puzzles, where they find old friends and new ones too like inventor Luca.  Join the crew on new adventures in destinations from under the sea to beautiful forests, from cruising the canal to exploring the city after dark. And meet a host of weird and wonderful characters along the way. Perfect for 5-8 year olds. Grown ups, follow Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers kids' podcast by finding the show on your favourite podcast app including Apple, Spotify and Yoto. Or follow this link: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, Europe's Biggest Conservation Charity, produced by Fun Kids. 

This week at the National Trust's Florencecourt in County Fermanagh, beds are being prepared for winter by new head gardener Lizzie Whyman. The garden team are also trialling which apple varieties store best for winter use. Presenter David Maxwell also heads to Gilford Primary School where staff and pupils have turned a disused football pitch into a pumpkin patch. Also on the programme, how County Down native Beth Gregg is bringing back the posh cloche with her business Claverton Cloches and author Jules Acton on her book ‘Oaklore' about the amazing life in our native oaks. In studio, David is joined by Rosie Maye who will answers questions on shrubs for a large bank, creating a windbreak with plants and what mushrooms circles mean. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Sykes takes an autumnal short break in the English Lake District. Staying in a camping 'pod' at the National Trust campsite in Eskdale, Andrew sets off on two rides as described in Jack Thurston's Lost Lanes North. 'Still Glides The Stream' takes him on a figure-of-eight loop from Eskdale to Broughton-in-Furness and up the infamous Hard Knott Pass with its 30% incline. 'Mountain High' is a there-and-back roller-coaster of a cycle along Wasdale, to the coast at Seascale and south to Ravenglass before letting the miniature train take the strain on a chilly carriage ride back along Eskdale and the warmth of the pub in Boot.

Taiwan is known for its technology — from the chips that power our phones to the satellites orbiting above us, but just beyond the city of Hsinchu, there's a small forest that tells a different story.  Trust in Nature Foundation Taiwan is Taiwan's first environmental charitable trust — a place where protected wildlife and local communities are working side by side to protect some of the island's natural habitats. In this episode presented by Rosie Holdsworth, producer Jesse Edbrooke visits the people caring for this forest, meet the protected animals that live there, and explore how conservation can thrive and inspire in one of the most high-tech regions on Earth. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Nature Valley Environmental Trust Taiwan -  https://teia.tw/natural-valley-en Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production: Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Jesse Edbrooke Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Contributors: Jhih Han Lyu, Wing Lo, Discover More: Includes music from Wing Lo's Aha Moment - https://music.apple.com/gb/album/%E8%AB%8B%E8%AA%AA%E5%AE%A2%E8%AA%9E/1826949430?i=1826949431 Follow us @wildtales Instagram accountIf you'd like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Season 6 kicks off with a brand-new format: two episodes a week — one pure photography chat and one for the banter. In this photography-only episode, Gary, Jamie, Daz, Sam and Dave dive into autumn colour forecasts (mast year for acorns, conkers and berries), how storms shift woodland photography timing, and whether the UK peak is late October to early November. We debate Iceland's new drone restrictions at iconic waterfalls, National Trust policies, drone etiquette, and when aerial footage elevates a YouTube vlog versus becomes noise. Dave shares dramatic frames from a US road trip (Snake River, Colorado canyons, Tetons) and a real-life cliffhanger; Sam reveals a misty river scene where sleeping in beat sunrise; Gary brings Durdle Door, Broadway Tower, and moody interiors; Daz sparks a thoughtful critique on subject vs. colour in woodlands. We also react to Kase launching an 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens — smart competition or tough sell?If you're into landscape photography, woodland colours, drone videography, gear talk, and real-world fieldcraft, this is your episode.

A multimedia installation which explores the role of beavers on an estate in Perthshire is part of this year's soundfestival in the north east. Rachel joins composer and musician Dave Maric to learn more about Silent Architects.Mark takes a stroll in Falkirk with writer Rebecca Smith to appreciate the beauty of larch trees and new techniques to protect them.One of Shetland's small outer Isles recently saw the first working tractor in over thirty years tend to the land. Eva Runciman meets Ethan Arthur, who grew up in Skerries, to find out how an old Massey Ferguson left its shed and was put to work on wildlife crop.Mark meets conservationist Roy Dennis at an innovative project in Moray, where the introduction of highland cows could be helping to restore Scotland's capercaillie population.Rachel meets gardeners Mark Armour and Euan Shelley to find out about the unusual pumpkin varieties at The National Trust for Scotland's Hill of Tarvit in Fife.Mark is in Glasgow to explore Hamiltonhill Claypits, an inner-city Local Nature Reserve. The Reserve's Julieanne Levett, Bob Alston and Scott Milligan explain the benefits to local communities.A new book reveals results of a major archaeological project at Finlaggan, the site of a medieval kingdom's centre of power. Mark and Rachel are joined by author of The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay, Dr David Caldwell.Rachel is off to Tamala Farm in Aberdeenshire to try her hand at tattie howking and to catch a glimpse of harvest life before machinery took over.Mark checks out the ‘The Air We Breathe' exhibition in Glasgow. Ingrid Shearer, Heritage Engagement Manager at Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, shares the history of Glasgow's air quality and just how far the city has come.

This week's guest is Anne-Clare Ribbons, founder of the sustainable kids' craft brand Cotton Twist. Anne-Clare started her business ten years ago with just £400 and a big dream—to make children's crafts fun, imaginative, and kind to the planet.Find out how she grew Cotton Twist from hand-cutting paper at her kitchen table to being stocked in hundreds of shops across the UK and worldwide, including John Lewis, National Trust, and English Heritage. Anne-Clare is refreshingly honest about the realities of running a product business—what it takes to grow organically without outside funding, surviving challenges like Covid and postal strikes, and how stubborn determination (and a lot of coffee) kept her going.If you're a product creator, maker, or small business owner, you'll love Anne-Clare's open stories and practical advice on:Starting small and testing the market before investing bigManaging production and sustainability as you scaleFinding (and keeping!) your passion when things get toughWhy you should never rely on one sales channelHow community, creativity, and resilience make all the differenceThis is a warm, honest, and motivating chat for anyone building a brand from the ground up—or dreaming of doing so.USEFUL RESOURCESCotton Twist Website https://cottontwist.co.uk/Cotton Twist Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cotton.twist/Cotton Twist Facebook https://www.facebook.com/inspiredbycottontwist/Cotton Twist Pinterest https://uk.pinterest.com/cottontwist/Cotton Twist LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/acribbonscottontwist/LET'S CONNECTJoin my free Facebook group for product makers and creatorsFollow me on YouTubeFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeIf you enjoy this podcast, and you'd like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportAmazon Made Easy – Join AnytimeAmazon Made Easy is now open for enrolment – and the best part? You can join at any time. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale your Amazon business, you'll get instant access to expert guidance, practical resources, and ongoing support to help you grow with confidence.https://vickiweinberg.com/membership/Mentioned in this episode:10 Amazon Q&A hours availableThis month I've opened 10 Amazon Q&A / training hours. These are focused 60-minute sessions where you can bring your biggest Amazon challenge and get clear, practical answers to move forward. They're £149, and once the October spots are gone, they're gone. You can book your session here.Book a selling on Amazon Power Hour10 Amazon Q&A slots avaialbleThis month I've opened 10 Amazon Q&A / training hours. These are focused 60-minute sessions where you can bring your biggest Amazon challenge and get clear, practical

Around 70,000 users of Discord globally could have had sensitive data stolen by hackers.The platform says criminals targeted a third-party service called 5CA, hired for age verification appeals.Data stolen includes official ID photographs, and potentially personal information such as partial credit card numbers and messages.A new tool is being developed by MI:RNA to help diagnose osteoarthritis in dogs earlier.Qualified vet and Chief Scientific Officer, Robert Coultous, joins us to tell us more.Acclaimed violinist Esther Abrami on London's Southbank Centre and TikTok's new accelerator programme for classical content creators.Also in this episode: -‘Viewing own face through baby filter could help unlock memories'-Scientists transplant a pig liver into a human-20,000 people to help drive mental health research-Incense bowl and helmet handle among finds at National Trust estate dig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a re-release of an episode that originally aired in 2020 with guest Tom Moriarity, a legendary preservationist who passed away in late September. Tom was a pioneer in historic preservation, co-founding the Main Street program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has since revitalized over 2,000 towns and generated $115B in reinvestment.  In this revisited conversation we discuss why do we do what we do and why don't others understand why it's so important? Those are the driving questions that prompted Tom Moriarity to dive into a discourse on what preservation needs in the years ahead. It's a big task – but one that we need to constantly revisit if we hope to save places that truly matter.  

In today's episode, I speak with Peter Brears, a world-leading food historian. He was director of both York and Leeds City Museums, and is a consultant to the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces.He is the winner of the André Simon award for his book, Cooking and Dining in Medieval England, published in 2012, which is a must-have, as are his other books in the series that focus on upper-class cooking and dining in the Tudor and Early Stuart periods, and most recently in the Victorian country house.He is also a founding member of the Leeds Symposium of Food History and Traditions, which will have its 40th next year (2026)Our conversation was recorded in person at his home in Leeds.We talk about the roles of the housekeeper and butler first in the Victorian period, but then trace their histories back right to the Middle Ages in the case of the butler. Also covered: orchestrating big meals, the drinks prepared by the butler, the mysteries of the stillroom, and the pressures of preparing a baked Alaska – amongst many other things.Those listening to the secret podcast can hear about French and Russian service, when housekeepers are definitely not subservient, the dos and don'ts of displaying porcelain and the contents of the housekeeper's cupboard. Remember: Fruit Pig are sponsoring the 9th season of the podcast, and Grant and Matthew are very kindly giving listeners to the podcast a unique special offer 10% off your order until the end of October 2025 – use the offer code Foodhis in the checkout at their online shop, www.fruitpig.co.uk.If you can, support the podcast and blogs by becoming a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premium content, including bonus blog posts and recipes, access to the easter eggs and the secret podcast, or treat me to a one-off virtual pint or coffee: click here.This episode was mixed and engineered by Thomas Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy podcast.Things mentioned in today's episodeCooking & Dining in Medieval England by Peter Brears (2012)Cooking & Dining in Tudor & Early Stuart England by Peter Brears (2015)Cooking & Dining in the Victorian Country House by Peter Brears (2023)Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Rafflad, England's Most Influential Housekeeper by Neil Buttery (2023)Everyday Life in Seventeenth Century Calderdale by Peter Brears (2025)Peter's PPC article ‘What the housekeeper kept in her drawers' (2015) PPC 103, 61-74

With warm colours all around, Gardeners' Corner celebrates the arrival of autumn. At the National Trust's Rowallane Gardens, David meets head gardener Claire McNally for a walk in the woods where Acers, Sorbus, Birch and Enkianthus are stealing the show. As this year's harvest is gathered in, Amy Kelly is thinking ahead to what can be planted now for early crops next year. In Moira, David discovers a secret courtyard garden beside the oldest house in the village and he chats to Mary Reynolds about her journey from being the youngest ever winner of a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show to the founder of the ‘We are the ARK' movement which campaigns to restore nature through native planting. In studio, David is joined by Mary Doris who has made best use of the apple and pear harvest. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

This week, Jackie delves into the National Trust for Scotland's archives. Along the way, she discovers stories of a past US President, a unlikely connection to the Titanic, and details of how places came to be acquired by the Trust. Joining Jackie is Trust archivist Ian Riches, who cares from the Trust's rich collection of important historic material. You can find more about the National Trust for Scotland's collections here. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Warning: This episode contains the unusual mating habits of spiders.  Autumn is the time for spiders, and the colder months mean our eight-legged friends are searching for something vital: sex. Join arachnologist Anna Maka and author and broadcaster Lucy Cooke to uncover the fascinating and freaky sex lives of spiders and what it teaches us about evolution itself.  [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/      Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts        Production Presenter:  Rosie Holdsworth  Producer and sound designer: Marnie Woodmeade Contributors: Lucy Cooke   Anna Maka Discover more You can find Lucy's book Bitch: On the female of the species here.  You can find out more about Anna's work with rare diamond back spiders here.  Follow us @wildtalesnt Instagram account  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Chartwell, Kent: Zwei Meilen südlich von Westerham liegt ein Anwesen, dessen Wurzeln bis ins 14. Jahrhundert zurückreichen – Chartwell. Weltberühmt wurde es ab 1922, als Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, Nobelpreisträger, Maler, Schriftsteller und der wohl bedeutendste britische Staatsmann des 20. Jahrhunderts, hier sein Zuhause fand. „Ein Tag fern von Chartwell ist ein verlorener Tag“, sagte Churchill – und tatsächlich war dieser Ort sein Rückzugsraum, sein Atelier und seine Denkfabrik zugleich. -- In dieser Folge nimmt Euch Podcast-Host Alexander-Klaus Stecher mit nach Chartwell, den privaten Lebensmittelpunkt des Mannes, der Großbritannien durch den Zweiten Weltkrieg führte und mit seinen Reden zum Symbol des Widerstands gegen Nazi-Deutschland wurde. Andrea vom National Trust öffnet für BRITPOD die Türen: Lady Churchills Wohnzimmer, das berühmte Arbeitszimmer, in dem seine großen Texte entstanden, und den ummauerten Garten, den Churchill eigenhändig Stein für Stein errichtete. -- Chartwell war für Churchill weit mehr als ein Wohnsitz. Hier malte er hunderte Landschaftsbilder, schrieb Bücher, empfing Persönlichkeiten wie Charlie Chaplin oder Albert Einstein und genoss das Familienleben mit Clementine und den Kindern. Legendär waren die Teestunden mit Dundee Cake, genauso wie die politischen Gespräche, bei denen Ideen reiften, die die Weltgeschichte prägten. -- Nach Churchills Tod 1965 ging Chartwell an den National Trust. Heute ist es Museum und Erinnerungsort, der die Atmosphäre der 1930er Jahre bewahrt und die private Seite eines Mannes zeigt, den die Welt vor allem als Kriegsheld kennt. Gerade im Jahr 2025 – 80 Jahre nach dem Victory in Europe Day – lädt Chartwell dazu ein, Churchill neu zu entdecken: als Staatsmann, Schriftsteller, Maler und Familienmensch. BRITPOD – England at its best! -- 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. -- Ein ALL EARS ON YOU Original Podcast.

Send us a textIn this episode, Angela Nicholson speaks with Anna Sparham, Curator of Photography for the National Trust. Anna's career spans over two decades in the museum and gallery sector, including 15 years at the Museum of London. Now responsible for more than half a million photographs in the National Trust's collections, Anna's work uncovers the rich and often surprising stories hidden in the archives.Anna shares how her lifelong passion for photography, first sparked by her father's teaching and time spent in the darkroom as a child, led her to a career in photographic curation. She talks about the importance of not just preserving photographs, but also interpreting them and bringing them to life for the public.We explore the creation of the book 100 Photographs from the Collections of the National Trust, how she chose the images, and why some of the most powerful photographs come from unknown or amateur photographers. Anna also discusses her own personal photography journey, including a creative project based in her local park using large-format film and cyanotypes to reconnect with her own photographic voice.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in photography, storytelling, or curatorial work. It offers a fascinating look behind the scenes at how the National Trust is working to make its photographic collection more accessible and engaging, and how images from the past continue to shape our understanding of the world today.TakeawaysCuratorial work is deeply collaborative – it involves engaging with colleagues, researchers, and the public to bring stories to life.Historical photography offers timeless inspiration – images from the past can still shape how we see and photograph today.Photography projects thrive on consistency – regular practice builds both confidence and creative vision.Editing is as important as capturing – selecting the right images helps define the message and narrative.Material qualities matter – original prints, negatives and contact sheets all tell different parts of a story.Curation connects past and present – showcasing historical images can make them meaningful to contemporary audiences.Connect with AnnaInstagramLinkedInNational Trust CollectionsNational Trust100 Photographs from the Collections of the National TrustCEWEThis episode is brought to you by CEWE - Europe's leading photo printing company and their hero product, the CEWE Photobook that is the proud recipient of the Which? Best Buy award.You know those thousands of photos sitting on your phone or hard drive? With a CEWE Photobook, you can turn your memories into a beautiful, high-quality album that you'll want to show off. Every page is fully customisable and you can pick from a range of sizes, finishes, and layouts, designing every detail with their easy-to-use editor — or let their Smart Assistant help. So if you're ready to do something real with your photos, head over to cewe.co.uk.Support the show

Join producer and barge dweller Marnie as she leaves London's canals behind to explore the Wey Navigations. Along the way, she meets the people who care for it, discovers its wildlife, and finds out why this waterway matters so much to so many.   [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.   Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.   Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  Production Presenter: Marnie Woodmeade Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck Contributors  Derek Croucher Emily Curtis Emma Goodwin Stephen Perdita Discover more  Explore the Wey Navigations by electric boat from Dapdune Wharf      River Wey Navigations boat trips Wey River Festival takes place on Saturday 27th September 25 at Dapdune Wharf.  Expect food and craft stalls, live music, children's activities, and a colourful illuminated pageant.    River Festival Learn more about nature prescriptions and the mental health benefits of connecting with the natural world.  Dose of Nature   Follow us @wildtalesnt Instagram account   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  

As preservationists from across the country gather for the PastForward 2025 conference, we're reminded that our work—protecting and activating historic places and the stories they hold—is more important than ever. On this special release episode of PreserveCast, we welcome Carol Quillen, President & CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for a timely and thoughtful conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing our field. We discuss the importance of preservation not just as a way of protecting the past, but as an essential investment in our future. At a moment when federal programs, grant opportunities, and staffing that support preservation are at risk, we cover what we should expect from our leadership in this space and the work being done to save history.

Swings and roundabouts as Giles and Esther return from their summer break. Giles has had an awkward week, but Esther is ready for the release of her debut novel.In the news; why are Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to the Cotswolds, do they want to go shooting and pay ten pounds for a sausage roll? Sticking with Z, Gen Z are embracing the crowded tea rooms of the National Trust with membership for the 18-25's on the rise. What could possibly be the reason for the increase?After the break Giles enlists the help of AI and Greg Wallace to interview Esther about her new book – “Well, This Is Awkward”.And as always please do get in touch with any comments or questions: noidea@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, and the Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) have announced their partnership ahead of Ireland's ninth Climate Action Week, which will run from the 13th until the 19th of October 2025. During the week in October, hundreds of events, talks and workshops will be hosted across Ireland to unite communities and help tackle the climate crisis. The historic Tailors' Hall in Dublin 8 will be transformed into a Climate Action Hub, complete with an inspirational indoor and outdoor gallery, accessible workshop space and place for participants to gather. To support Climate Action Week - which is coordinated by An Taisce with support from the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment - a brand new, low-carbon website has been launched which contains resources for community groups and organisations to get involved. The one-stop-sustainable-shop is also where organisers from all over Ireland can promote their calendar of events this October. In previous years, activities have included neon bike discos, community tree planting, environmental-themed movie screenings, fashion swap shops, sustainable foodie trails, neighbourhood dinner parties and climate comedy nights. Furthermore, the Ireland Chapter of PMI is sharing its expertise with An Taisce and will be encouraging its 3,500 members to participate in the celebrations and run events in their workplaces, schools, colleges and communities. Cathy Baxter, Education and Community Action Director, An Taisce, said: "We are delighted to partner with the Ireland Chapter of PMI in 2025 to bring Climate Action Week to the next level. Already, I can see our Climate Action Team benefitting from their extensive project management experience, and we are excited to see how this relationship evolves in An Taisce." The increasing importance of sustainability Recent survey findings* from the Ireland Chapter of the PMI show that three-quarters (75%) of project management professionals in Ireland think organisations are more interested in sustainability compared to a year ago. Furthermore, some 45% of project management professionals have already been involved in managing projects driving sustainability. Meanwhile, 90% of respondents think project management is important for achieving sustainability goals. When it comes to managing projects, only one in ten (10%) project management professionals are of the opinion that sustainability is not important. Peter Glynne, President of the Ireland Chapter of PMI, added: "At a time when sustainability is an ever-increasing priority for Irish organisations, it is ever more important for people to work together and take action. By collaborating with An Taisce on Climate Action Week, we hope to encourage and empower people to do something which has real social impact and benefits our planet." To find out what your Local Authority, community group, school, college or business has on offer, visit www.climateactionweek.ie See more stories here.

Hello to you listening in Seattle, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more to visit history) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently I read a comment on Substack about the changes being wrought by 47 and his criminal cabal to erase - as much as obscenely possible - evidence of slavery in America thereby making history disappear. Yes, many have tried to make history disappear but the stories, the oral histories, the voices, the art, books and photographs remain. Not all - but enough to stand witness.One such book, The Ghosts of Segregation, was authored by our very own Whidbey Island writer and photographer, Richard Frishman who saw what 45's administration was doing and had to do something to defy it.   Unexpectedly, while researching the Ghosts of Segregation, I found my way to the Panama Hotel in Seattle which some of you may remember as the hotel featured in the novel, The  Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford.The Panama Hotel remains the repository of personal belongings stored there by some of the 8,000 people of Japanese ancestry who were forced from Seattle and into internment camps (known as War Relocation Centers) set up in Midwestern states as a result of Executive Order 9066. They had one week's warning.Eventually, over 120,000 men, women and children of Japanese ancestry were forced from their homes, businesses and farms on the Pacific Coast in a systematic, government sponsored exile of innocent people. Most of them were United States citizens. The incarceration turned US citizens into refugees in their own country.But the story is still alive staving off erasure. A grant from the National Park Service helped researchers document, catalogue and map the contents of suitcases, trunks, and boxes, over 8500 items left in the hotel basement. Because of the historical value of the Panama Hotel, it was designated as a National Treasure in 2015. Today the Panama Hotel serves as a living time capsule, a shrine to a community, and the site of the Japanese American Museum of Seattle.  Story Prompt: How might we change the future with understanding and compassion so as to defy fear and hatred of The Other? Write that story and tell it out loud!  And for inspiration check out the many links in the Episode Notes to access the Ghosts of Segregation as well as the Panama Hotel.   The Ghosts of Segregation by Richard FrishmanClick HERE to listen to the author, Rich Frishman tell you about his project in a short interview Click HERE to access a book discussion about The Ghosts of Segregation at University of Virginia Click HERE to visit: My Favorite Places - Panama Hotel - Ralph Munro former Secretary of StateClick HERE to read about the Japanese American Museum of SeattleClick HERE to read National Trust for Historic Preservation; Asian American & Pacific Islander History;  Panama Hotel; Histories of Loss & ResilienceClick HERE to visit Panama Hotel - Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie FordClick HERE to visit the Panama Hotel & Owner/Caretake Jan Johnson's scrapbookClick HERE to visit the Mysteries of the Panama HotelClick HERE to read The Many Lifetimes of the Panama Hotel - Stories of the Unjustly ImprisonedYou're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a free, no-sales Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

In 2018 a team of intrepid explorers came in to the possession of a treasure map - one which would see them venture half way around the world to the Australian island of Tasmania.   Those explorers were a team of garden experts from across the UK and Ireland who were now on a historic mission to save and catalogue plants for the benefit of people and the planet. Following in the footsteps of the historic plant hunters, find out what was in store for the team of modern-day collectors and how natural history has helped to shape gardens around the world. Production Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Jack Glover Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Contributors Charlie Bancroft and team BIBET Caroline Ikin Images courtesy and with thanks from the Royal Botanic Gardens of Tasmania. All Rights Reserved. Discover More Explore a garden lovers home at Nymans in West Sussex where some of the collected species are now flourishing  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans Read Charlie's report here: https://merlin-trust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/718-Charlie-Bancroft-compressed.pdf Find out more about historic plant hunters from our friends at Kew Gardens https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/adventure-and-discovery-around-the-world-with-plant-hunters BIBET Botantic Gardens   Republic of Ireland https://www.botanicgardens.ie/kilmacurragh/ Northern Ireland https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mount-stewart Wales https://botanicgarden.wales/ Tasmania https://gardens.tas.gov.au/ If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Amanda Roper is a public historian who has spent her career working to preserve historic places and share traditionally underrepresented stories from America's past. She has been Director of the Lee-Fendall House Museum and Sr. Manager of Public Programs & Interpretation at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, both in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2018, Amanda was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation on their list of 40 Under 40: People Saving Places for her significant impact on historic preservation and her contributions to the public's understanding of why places matter. Amanda is currently researching and writing a book about the history of women in preservation. She is a 2025-2026 Research Fellow at the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. And, she also has been listening to Historically Thinking for a surprisingly long time–or so she claims.For Further Investigation Amanda Roper – Official WebsiteLee-Fendall House Museum & GardenWoodlawn & Pope-Leighey HouseMcLeod Plantation Historic SiteGullah Geechee Cultural Heritage CorridorNational Trust for Historic Preservation – 40 Under 40George Washington Presidential Library at Mount VernonSociety for American Archivists – Women's History ResourcesNational Association for InterpretationRichard Moe, "Are There Too Many House Museums?""Resource or burden? Historic house museums confront the 21st century""Historic House Museums: 'A quirky, dusty, and endangered American institution"?Amanda Roper, "There is No Such Thing as Too Many Historic House Museums"

On 10th August 1925 the Farne Islands came into the care of the National Trust. A hundred years on and this wildlife haven off the coast of Northumberland is home to a breeding colony of 23 different species of seabirds.   But perhaps its most colourful characters, in looks as well as behaviour, are the 15,000 pairs of puffins that return to the Farne Islands to breed in the spring and summer months each year. Join Rosie and Rangers Dan Iceton and Tom Hendry on a unique quest to uncover the secret lives of the Farne Islands' feisty puffin population.  [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.  Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.  Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/   Production: Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton Producer: Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez    Contributor: Tom Hendry  Discover More:  Find out more about The Farne Islands: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islands/our-work-on-the-farne-islands  Follow us @wildtales Instagram account  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk   

"In the last episode I mentioned that a young John Ash was baptized and joined the Loughwood Baptist Church in Dorset. This church erected a chapel in the 1650s that is still standing; a beautiful little building fully restored by Great Britain's National Trust. But before I tell you some of the story of the church, let me tell you about the chapel itself because it one of the oldest and loveliest Baptist meetinghouses still standing in England." For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org