Podcasts about Shetland

Today we welcome Ruth Vichos onto the R2Kast!

GB2RS News Sunday the 3rd of August 2025 The news headlines: Call for G5RP Trophy nominations Get involved with the RSGB National Radio Centre's Spy Transmitter activities this summer The QSL Bureau has announced an update to the G4M to S series card collection The G5RP Trophy is an annual award to encourage newcomers to HF DXing. The award is not limited to youngsters or the newly licensed but is open to anyone who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing. If you are an established HF DXer and want to recommend someone to be awarded the G5RP Trophy for 2025, now is the time to send in your nomination. Your nominee should be an up-and-coming HF DXer who has made rapid progress in the last year and has some real achievements to show. For example, they have a good total of new countries worked or some serious HF DXpedition activity. Please email your nominations to Ian Greenshields, G4FSU, via hf.manager@rsgb.org.uk to arrive no later than Friday, the 12th of September. The RSGB's National Radio Centre has confirmed that the first of its Summer Spy Transmitter events is taking place on Tuesday, the 5th of August. This family-friendly activity will turn you into spy hunters as you explore Bletchley Park looking for hidden transmitters. The event starts at 10.30 am and spaces are limited to 12 groups. If you are unable to make this date, two further events have been confirmed on the 14th and the 20th of August. Full details of the activity are available via the ‘What's on' section of the Bletchley Park website via bletchleypark.org.uk  Do you have a callsign in the G4M to S series? If so, the QSL Bureau has announced a change to your card collection group. All cards and envelopes are being transferred to the current G4T to Z manager, Peter, G4XEX to form a new enlarged G4M to Z group. The current manager, Cliff, G4MAR, has retired, and the Bureau thanks him for his service to members. Details of QSL sub-managers and addresses can be found via rsgb.org/qsl  and selecting ‘List of QSL sub-managers' from the right-hand menu. RSGB volunteers will be running Morse activities and operating using DMR at the West Sussex International Jamboree on Thursday, the 7th, and Friday, the 8th of August. Listen out for youngsters operating as GB0WSJ using DMR on RSGB Youth Talk Group 23554, Worldwide Talk Group 91 and UK Call Talk Group 2350. They'd appreciate a call between 9.30 am and 5 pm on Thursday and 9.30 am and 12 pm on Friday. The July 2025 edition of RadCom Basics is now available. RadCom Basics is aimed at new amateurs and those who wish to refresh their skills and knowledge. Among others, this edition contains articles to help you learn about spectrum analysers, Near Vertical Incidence Skywave propagation and using a doublet as a multi-band antenna. To access all RadCom publications, visit rsgb.org/radcom HamSCI – The Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation – is preparing for a series of upcoming meteor scatter experiments. Operating will take place during two well-known meteor showers: The Perseids on the 12th and 13th of August and the Geminids on the 12th and 13th of December. The aim is to collect data during meteor scatter events using the 10 and 6m bands. For more information visit hamsci.org/msqp Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk. The deadline for submissions is 10 am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week.  And now for details of rallies and events Part 1 of the BATC Convention for Amateur TV 2025 is taking place today, the 3rd, at Midland Air Museum in Coventry. The doors are open from 10 am to 4 pm. The Convention includes show and tell, test and fix-it, and bring and buy. Kings Lynn Amateur Radio Club Rally is also taking place today, the 3rd, at Gaywood Community Centre, PE30 4EL. The doors are open from 9 am and the entrance fee is £2.50. For more information, email rally.klarc@gmail.com or call 07709 074 951. Cockenzie And Port Seaton Amateur Radio Club's Annual Mini Rally and Junk Night will take place on Friday, the 8th of August. The venue will be Port Seaton Community Centre, South Seaton Park, Port Seaton EH32 0BG. The doors will be open to the public from 6 to 8.30 pm. Now the Special Event news Members of the Radio Amateur Association of Western Greece, SZ1A, are operating a special event station, SX17ASTRO, until the 8th of August. The station is active to celebrate the 17th Panhellenic Expedition of Amateur Astronomers. A number of certificates are available for working the station. For details of these and more information about the station, visit tinyurl.com/SZ1A2025 Special event station 8K3EXPO is active from the 2025 Expo in Osaka, Japan, until the 13th of October. Recently, the station was spotted using FT8 on the HF bands. More information is available at QRZ.com Now the DX news Michel, F5LRL, is active as CN2DX from near Kenitra, Morocco, until the 20th of August. He is operating CW, SSB and FT8 on the 40 to 6m bands. QSL via Michel's home call. Special callsign LA100A is active throughout 2025 to mark the 100th anniversary of the first amateur radio two-way contact between Norway and the USA in November 1925. QSL directly, via the Bureau or QRZ.com. Now the contest news The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon started on Saturday, the 3rd of May and ends today, the 3rd of August. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. Today, the 3rd, the RSGB 432MHz Low Power Contest runs from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and two-letter postcode. On Tuesday, the 5th, the RSGB 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, on Tuesday the 5th, the RSGB 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 6th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and a four-character locator. Also, on Wednesday the 6th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. The RSGB Machine Generated Modes Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, the 9th and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, the 10th of August. Using machine-generated modes on the 6 and 2m bands, the exchange is your report and four-character locator. The Worked All Europe DX CW Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday, the 9th and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday, the 10th of August. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 31st of July 2025 Last week was very much a repeat performance of the week before. We had relatively calm geomagnetic conditions and few solar flares to contend with. The only flares were minor C-class events. The Kp index never got above 3, and the solar flux index was in the 140s to 150s. The F2-layer maximum usable frequency over a 3,000km path rose to 21MHz but didn't get much higher, which is normal for the summer period. A team from Norfolk Amateur Radio Club was active as GM0FRT/P from the Shetland Islands for the IOTA contest. They were workable from JO02NN on 14 and 21MHz for much of the contest period. The distance to Shetland from central UK is about 887km, or 551 miles. Given the distance involved, the 21MHz openings were probably Sporadic-E, but they were loud for hours on end. Other DX worked last week included T30TTT from Western Kiribati on the 10m band using FT8 over the North Pole. 9M8A from East Malaysia was also on the 10m band using FT8. XW4KV from Laos was on the 12m band operating FT8. 3B9SP on Rodriguez Island put in an appearance on the 17 and 12m bands using FT8. The station was also worked using CW on the 40, 30, 20 and 15m bands. That's not a bad haul for summer DX and if the Kp index can stay low, we could get similar next week. Speaking of which, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will be in the range of 150 to 160 next week. Unsettled geomagnetic conditions are forecast for the period of the 7th to the 14th of August, with a maximum predicted Kp index of 5. And finally, there is talk of a possible large sunspot group on the far side of the Sun. The region in question belongs to a cluster of spots, including AR 4136, 4139 and 4143, last seen earlier this month. Solar rotation will carry what remains of these regions back into view next week. So, keep an eye on solarham.com  for up-to-date details. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The slightly unsettled theme to the weather will remain into next week, although there are signs that high pressure will try to return in the middle of the week for a time. Models disagree on details, with some bringing another thundery low into the south later. This means that there will be some Tropo at times and, in high summer, this tends to be generally strongest around the coasts. To benefit from these conditions inland it's better to wait for night cooling. As usual with thundery weather, it's a good chance to listen for rain scatter on the GHz bands. Another mode that still deserves attention is meteor scatter. Look out for the early stirrings of the August Perseids, which peak around the 12th and 13th of the month.  Surprisingly, Aurora is staying in the limelight. Periodic alerts are suggesting it's worth turning your VHF beams north if you notice any signs of fluttery HF signals or discover the Kp index has risen to 5 or above. If auroral activity appears on the 10 or 6m bands, then check the higher bands as the event develops. Sporadic-E is now in its occasional phase as we move into August. It is less common than in June, but still worth considering. Check the usual cluster maps and Propquest to see how the day is unfolding. Moon declination is negative, falling to a minimum on Tuesday, the 5th. So, Moon windows and peak elevation will also decline. Path losses reached maximum at apogee on the 1st of August, so are starting to fall again. 144MHz sky noise starts the coming week moderately, but will rise to high levels by Monday. It will reach over 300 Kelvin by Tuesday evening before falling back. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

VEM: Magnus BetnérYRKE: KomikerAVSNITT: 689OM: Bottenrekordet med fyra personer i publiken att inte släppa inte recensenter på sina gig, utbrändhet, hur hans auktoritetsproblem och bristande impulskontroll gynnar honom, Shetland och popcorn, att skriva all standup i huvudet och givetvis en hel del om huruvida det är 2026 han köper en bostadsrättsförening i guldhuset mellan Schyffert och Lindström. SAMTALSLEDARE: Kristoffer TriumfPRODUCENT: Ninni WestinKONTAKT: varvet@triumf.se och InstagramHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VEM: Magnus BetnérYRKE: KomikerAVSNITT: 689OM: Bottenrekordet med fyra personer i publiken, vad det gör med en människa att ha en hotbild i åratal, Blackan Comedy, att inte släppa inte recensenter på sina gig, utbrändhet, hur hans auktoritetsproblem och bristande impulskontroll gynnar honom, Shetland och popcorn, att skriva all standup i huvudet, varför han vägrar tjäna pengar på spons och givetvis en hel del om huruvida det är 2026 han köper en bostadsrättsförening i guldhuset mellan Schyffert och Lindström. SAMTALSLEDARE: Kristoffer TriumfPRODUCENT: Ninni WestinKONTAKT: varvet@triumf.se och InstagramHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A unique herd of cattle are on the market in Tasmania as the current owner wants to ensure the protection of the Shetland cattle.

Marjolein Robertson is an award-winning stand-up, improviser, and storyteller originally from Shetland. Nominated for the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award, her Fringe shows Marj and O both sold out and earned rave reviews!We discuss how she accidentally started with hour-long comedy shows, being influenced by Shetland folklore, why she won't do the “small island” material anymore, the themes within her trilogy of shows, death, the pressure to turn trauma into material, choosing between art or algorithms and is Marjolein Robertson happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 25 minutes of exclusive extras including how a mysterious mind-reader told her to do stand-up, seasonal rhythms, cultural influences and the two-star review which led her to commit full-time.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 15 minutes of exclusive extra content with Marjolein✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you'll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Marjolein:Marjolein Robertson is at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer with Lein, taking place at the Pleasance Dome from the 30th July to the 24th August.Find all the dates and more at marjoleinrobertson.com.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe line between celebration and catastrophe blurs deliciously in Dynasty's "Birthday Party" episode as Baby Blake's second birthday becomes the perfect storm of family drama, business betrayal, and romantic complications. At the center of this lavish spectacle stands a birthday party that defies all reason – complete with a functioning train, Shetland ponies, jugglers, a poolside mermaid, and a terrifying six-foot jack-in-the-box. While the toddler guest of honor appears utterly shell-shocked, the adults orbit around him with their own agendas. Jeff dons clown makeup (poorly) to play "Mr. Clown," unwittingly attracting Kirby's attention and stoking Adam's jealousy. Meanwhile, Fallon battles mysterious headaches while putting on a brave face for her son's celebration. he true fireworks happen away from the party grounds. Krystal delivers a palm-stinging slap to Tracy's face after Tracy suggests they're cut from the same cloth – secretaries who slept their way to the top. Alexis drops a bombshell hint about having a fourth child, sending ripples of speculation through the Carrington dynasty. Kirby takes shooting lessons, proving herself a surprisingly accurate markswoman with potential targets in mind. And just when Blake believes he's secured a business triumph that will catapult Denver Carrington above Colby Co, his $100 million deal with Rashid Ahmed is exposed on national television as funding arms for international conflict. The episode culminates with Fallon and Jeff announcing their intention to remarry despite their palpable lack of chemistry, setting up future complications against the backdrop of Blake's unfolding international scandal. Like all great Dynasty episodes, "Birthday Party" serves up the perfect cocktail of wealth, betrayal, unexpected alliances, and consequences that will reverberate through the lives of Denver's elite. Don't miss this quintessential glimpse into the golden age of primetime soap operas!

Jay and the team break up the week's big news, including President Donald Trump's surprise interview with the BBC, a proposal to replace ferries with tunnels for Shetland, a new 'height filter' for dating, and the theft of Beyonce's unreleased music. Lead writer: Chris Ballard Additional Material: Kate Smurthwaite, Lee Jevon and Garth Apthomas, Chris Stanners, Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick Wright, Louis George, Dominic McGladdery, James Docherty Producer: Chris Quilietti and Lauren Mackay Series producer: Dave Flynn Researcher: Jodie White Script editor: Keiron NicholsonAn Eco-Audio certified Production.

In today's podcast, we're heading slightly beyond the Tudor world — north to Scotland — to uncover the story of a young queen who deserves far more recognition than she gets. On this day in 1486, Queen Margaret of Denmark, consort of James III of Scotland, died at just 30 years old. But her brief life left a permanent mark on British history. Because of Margaret, Orkney and Shetland became — and remained — part of Scotland. A forgotten dowry, a pledged territory, and a queen who quietly changed the map of the British Isles. But there's so much more to her than diplomacy.  Join me as I delve into the fascinating story of Margaret of Denmark — her Danish roots, her turbulent royal marriage, her influence on Scottish politics, and the tragic mystery of her early death. Had you heard of Margaret before? What do you think of her impact? Let me know in the comments below! And don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more history videos every week! #OnThisDay #MargaretOfDenmark #ScottishHistory #QueenMargaret #Orkney #Shetland #TudorEra #MedievalQueens #JamesIII #JamesIV #WomenInHistory #ClaireRidgway #AnneBoleynFiles

The Government is carrying out a farming profitability review in England, to inform policy. There's been a call for evidence and practical solutions. We ask the National Farmers' Union what could be done to help.Out in the sunshine at the Great Yorkshire Show - pig showing and curly fleeced Wensleydale sheep.A new strategy for tackling rural crime across Wales will offer greater protection for people and wildlife in the countryside, according to the Welsh government. Priority areas include tackling damage to ancient monuments, or heritage crime, and attacks on livestock, with new awareness courses for animal owners.Chronic bee paralysis has been in bee populations for thousands of years, but cases are rising in the UK and it's estimated up to 2% are affected. The disease is not notifiable so doesn't have to be reported, and bees can have the virus and not show symptoms. We speak to Professor Giles Budge who's working on the disease at Newcastle University.The Environment Agency is increasing the number of inspections on farms to tackle pollution and poor practice. We join an inspector making a return visit to a farm in Shropshire.All week we're taking a deep dive into the UK's shellfish industry. Almost 90% of the mussels produced in Scotland are grown in Shetland. We visit a farm which produces 1000 tonnes a year on long ropes dotted on 24 sites around the islands. We also visit Oban where scientists are working on a trial to selectively breed our native oysters to make them more resilient to climate change and pollution. Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

A new strategy for tackling rural crime across Wales will offer greater protection for people and wildlife in the countryside, according to the Welsh government. Priority areas include tackling damage to ancient monuments, or heritage crime, and attacks on livestock, with new awareness courses for animal owners. A new ban on the use of lead in ammunition has been announced by the UK government, in a bid to stop the toxic metal contaminating fields and waterways. Shot containing more than 1% lead and bullets with a lead content of more than 3% are to be prohibited. It's a long-awaited move that ministers say will protect iconic wildlife and improve water quality. There'll be a three year transition period, but conservation groups say they'd like to see it introduced straight away.All week we're taking a deep dive into the UK's shellfish industry. Almost 90% of the mussels produced in Scotland are grown in Shetland.  We visit a farm which produces 1000 tonnes a year on long ropes dotted on 24 sites around the islands.  Should British farms and supermarkets have to pay the travel and visa costs of seasonal staff? The idea's been suggested as a way of protecting workers travelling to the UK to pick fruit and vegetables, some of whom are taking out loans to get here, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. The Employer Pays Principle feasibility study, jointly commissioned by the government and the Seasonal Worker Taskforce, looked into the idea which has support from some retailers and recruitment agencies. The National Farmers Union however, has concerns about the challenges growers would face if forced to cover these additional costs, from job cuts to reduced production. Presenter = Steffan Messenger Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams are joined by Time Team archaeologist Jackie McKinley. She's been part of the team investigating a potential Viking boat burial in the most northern part of the UK. She gives us a sense of what it was like working in driving rain and high winds, as well as the clues which could point to a Viking boat being hidden beneath the soil. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of a Roman temporary camp in The Netherlands. It's been found north of the known frontier of the empire. What does it mean for our understanding of the Romans? Dr Saskia Stevens from Utrecht University will shed some light on her research. Martyn investigates the complexities of magnetometry and how they can help the archaeological process and Patreon supporters pose their questions to Helen. Join us on Patreon to get more from Time Team; including behind-the-scenes videos, extended interviews and a chance to volunteer at future digs. Plus, you can pose your question to Helen for a future episode. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.

This week, US services giant Baker Hughes was reported to be reviewing its UK pension scheme in a move that potentially puts thousands of jobs at risk. Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff discusses what the firm is trying to do and voices the concerns of Aberdeen workers, while News Editor Erikka Askeland provides her pension board expertise. There has been some back and forth on the matter but ultimately, the move from Baker Hughes seems to put workers between a rock and a hard place. And Michael Behr discusses electrification with SynchroStor chief technology officer Alexis Dole. Hydrogen has long been seen as the only way to make high-temperature industrial processes green. But SynchroStor has developed technology to make heat pumps strong enough to offer an alternative. Finally, Erikka discusses the Shetland gas terminal and the Greater Laggan Area fields as workers breathed a sigh of relief following financial uncertainty from Prax. It turns out that the deal the firm signed with TotalEnergies in 2024 hadn't gone through so workers on the Scottish islands are unaffected by Prax's financial woes. However, news was not so good for workers at the Lindsey oil refinery on the Humber.

Viajar en moto es libertad… hasta que aparece la burocracia. En este episodio hablamos de esos pequeños (y no tan pequeños) trámites que pueden amargarte un viaje: el permiso internacional de conducir, la tarjeta sanitaria europea y hasta cómo sacarte un carnet provisional en chino mandarín en la Mongolia Interior. Pero que no cunda el pánico, porque también hay anécdotas, risas y aventuras: desde Marruecos hasta el altiplano boliviano, pasando por la odisea de Paco y Eva para conseguir conducir en China. Y además, nos subimos a la KTM de Xavi “Banana” para recorrer Irlanda, Escocia, las Islas Shetland y Alemania en un viaje cargado de paisajes brutales, lluvia y buena carretera. La semana que viene más: Motorbeach Festival y Viajo en Moto en directo. Patrocinadores del programa: Asador de Nozana → www.mesondenozana.com Casa Pipo → estoyderuta.com/casapipo Estoy de Ruta → www.estoyderuta.com Atlantis Moto → www.atlantismoto.com Motorbeach Viajes → motorbeachviajes.com

Juan Luis Álvarez habla de series que generan otros acontecimientos en el ámbito de la cultura. Libros, cómics, exposiciones… son series con propina. Friends (10 temporadas, 236 episodios. Movistar + Max) Friends narra las aventuras y desventuras de seis jóvenes de Nueva York, que forman una unida pandilla de amigos que viven en Manhattan y que suelen reunirse en sus apartamentos o en su bar habitual, el Central Perk. A pesar de los numerosos cambios que se producen en sus vidas, su amistad es inquebrantable en la dura batalla por salir adelante en sus periplos profesionales y personales. La propina: Friends experience: The one in Madrid (Ifema) Hasta mañana la capital se llena de nostalgia con recreaciones interactivas de los decorados más emblemáticos de la serie. Prepárate para posar en el icónico sofá naranja, sentarte en la mesa de la cocina de Mónica y Rachel, relajarte en las cómodas sillas de Joey y Chandler, y mucho más. Tráiler Shetland (6 temporadas, 20 episodios, Filmin) Las islas Shetland son el hogar natal del detective Jimmy Pérez regresa a casa dispuesto a defender a sus vecinos de cualquier mal que amenace la tranquila vida de las islas. La propina: La estupendas novelas negras de la creadora del personaje Ann Cleeves que acaba de publicar en España su último libro Tráiler Daredevil born again (1 temporada, 8 episodios, Disney Plus) En Daredevil: born again, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), un abogado ciego con habilidades superdesarrolladas lucha por la justicia desde su ajetreado bufete mientras el antiguo jefe mafioso Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) emprende una carrera política en Nueva York. Cuando sus identidades pasadas empiezan a salir a la luz, ambos se ven abocados a un enfrentamiento inevitable. La propina: El cómic de Panini /Marvel que le da nombre. La serie recoge la esencia del mismo, pero la historia difiere bastante. 192 páginas. Los autores son genios: Mazuchelli y Frank Miller. Tráiler

A ban on commercial hunting for whales came into force 40 years ago. Tom Heap and Helen Czerski look back on the whaling industry with one of the last of Shetland's whalers and ask if our largest mammals have bounced back from the extinction that so many species were close to reaching.They're joined by Jayne Pierce of the South Georgia Heritage Trust, the marine biologist and author of Eat, Poop, Die, Joe Roman and by linguist Inbal Arnon. Joe talks about his latest study for Whale and Dolphin Conservation which reveals the importance of whales in moving nutrients around the ocean while Inbal talks about her work comparing how whales and human babies learn to communicate. Jayne discusses this weekend's festival in Dundee which commemorates Scotland's role in the whaling industry and marks the launch of the Whaler's Memory Bank, a project to capture the voices of the last of the men who spent the British winter in the Antarctic capturing and processing the whales that found their way into our margarines and military hardware until the 1960s. Special thanks to Gibbie Fraser, Helen Balfour and baby Idris.Producer: Alasdair CrossRare Earth is produced in association with the Open University

The Full Thursday show for Chris and Amy includes recaps and analysis of the Cardinals loss to the Cubs; a visit from Missouri's Attorney General; the Defense Secretary defended the results of the attack on Iran; Chris is rallying support for shorts in the workplace; a new book highlighting a Soulard institution; a benefit concert for tornado victims.

Send us a textAuthor LD Robertson is making her second appearance on Ghosts In The Valley Podcast with the release of her second book, Immortals Shetland. Book 2 in the 3 part series. LD Robertson created the character Sarah after herself. Lesley works as a cardio nurse. If you love stories of vampires and adventure then these books are right up your alley. Immortals Shetland is available now on Amazon along with book 1, Fear Liath Immortal in Scotland. Please rate and review on Amazon. My book by A.L Cooley, Spencer's Ghosts - The Guardian is also available on Amazon All links the books are below:Immortals Shetland (Book 2) by LD Robertsonhttps://a.co/d/cKmsbHZFear Liath Immortal In Scotland by LD Robertsonhttps://a.co/d/8W4HXcMAl Cooley's book, Spencer's Ghosts - The Guardian also available on Amazon:https://a.co/d/i7ABU8oDo you have a paranormal story to share?cooley54@gmail.comCatch all the past episodes of Ghosts In The Valley Podcast on:www.authoralcooley.comSupport the showAl Cooley - Host / Music by Energetic Music / Artwork by Al Cooley / Please contact Ghosts In The Valley Podcast at cooley54@gmail.com if you'd like to appear on the show. Also go to www.authoralcooley.com to purchase Al Cooley's first book 'SPENCER'S GHOSTS' and catch all the episodes of GHOSTS IN THE VALLEY PODCAST.

In our end of season round table episode my three guests each discuss a topic of interest.The topics under discussion are:How the approach to rural EV infrastructure is changingThe second hand market (how experiences may differ and ways to attract and better support new drivers that come in through this channel)Will increased range, new charging solutions, and familiarity with EVs lead to lower demand for en-route charging? If so how will this affect CPOs?And I will be asking the question: Charger booking. Do we need this?Guests:Gemma Robinson: Gemma Robinson is the EV Infrastructure Project Manager at the Highlands and Islands Regional Transport Partnership (HITRANS). She loves working with five partner Councils and Shetland on their charging network strategy and delivery across the region, particularly as the Scottish charging network is changing so dramatically. Her drive comes from providing a just/fair opportunity for everyone to safeguard the planet, with rural and accessible charging a particular passion. Current project details: https://hitrans.org.uk/projects/ev-infrastructure-shared-service/Ed Walsh: Ed is Head of Product at Zapmap. His focus is ensuring Zapmap's app meets the needs of EV drivers and creates a sustainable business that continues to accelerate the shift to low carbon mobility. He also leads partnerships, exploring ways that Zapmap's capabilities can combine with those of others, such as Hive, to deliver value to an even wider EV audienceBen MacDonald: Ben has worked in various sustainability focussed roles throughout his career. He found himself somewhat disheartened attending a business and sustainability conference (read greenwashing conference) in Prague and so he decided that his efforts were best spent teaching Geography (sustainability) and Maths in schools in SE London. During this time he also worked with local communities on air quality issues. In 2016 he didn't buy a second hand Nissan Leaf because he couldn't charge from home. This began his entrepreneurial journey which led to him founding Nodum which is addressing the fundamental inequalities associated with the charging gap.https://www.nodum.co.ukThis season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:Bristol gets an electric bus fleet - Cool thing.A totally recyclable bag - Cool thingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon :

The beauty of the Scottish islands in the UK is world-renowned. The unspoiled nature of the islands is what draws many tourists here, but for some locals on Shetland, the sheer weight of visitors is beginning to take a toll. It's putting pressure on local services such as transport and leaving residents unable to access other amenities. Many are fully aware of the financial benefits the visitors from the cruise ships bring, but it's a double-edged sword. The ships are a constant presence, and residents believe a balance needs to be struck. The Scottish government says it's considering giving local councils the powers to impose a levy on cruise ships after a consultation with the industry and other stakeholders, to maintain local infrastructure. A quick poll of people near the port of Lerwick, the main town for the Shetland Islands, shows there is support for a levy. Although the ships arriving here vary in size, some anchored in Lerwick Harbour carry 3,000 passengers, that's almost half the town's population. Local businesses say the tourists have disadvantages as well as financial benefits. Ross Manson, No88 Kitchen and Bar owner, says local customers are often deterred from coming to his restaurant because they think they won't be able to get in because of visitors from the cruise ships. He says, “... a lot of people don't come into town on cruise boat days. So if you don't have cruise booked passengers eating in the restaurant, then you're absolutely dead.” Other businesses say they're able to expand and offer services off-season because of dependable cash brought in by tourists from the cruise ships. Captain Calum Grains, the Chief Executive of the Lerwick Port Authority, says there is concern that a levy will deter ships from stopping at the island. Grains believes a levy might also convince operators to reduce the number of Scottish island ports they stop at. He also says if the cruise ships pass on the cost to passengers, they might be put off visiting altogether, impacting the industry as a whole. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Nú er tími útivista og gönguferða, fólkið í landinu reimar á sig gönguskóna og nýtur fegurðar íslenskrar náttúru. Yfirleitt þarf ekki að leita langt yfir skammt til að finna skemmtilegar gönguleiðir, en það getur þó verið erfitt að vita hvar skal byrja og hvar þær er að finna. Jónas Guðmundsson, gönguleiðsögumaður, landvörður og ferðamálafræðingur hefur varið ótal stundum á fjöllum og á göngu um náttúru landsins og nú hefur hann gefið út nýja bók, Gönguleiðir á höfuðborgarsvæðinu, þar sem hann fjallar um 30 gönguleiðir einmitt á höfuðborgarsvæðinu og nágrenni. Jónas kom í þáttinn í dag og sagði okkur betur frá þessum leiðum og bókinni. Sumartónleikar í Skálholti hafa verið starfandi frá árinu 1975 og staðið fyrir tónleikahaldi í Skálholtskirkju á hverju sumri síðan. Hátíðin er sú elsta og jafnframt stærst sinnar tegundar á landinu og einn stærsti menningarviðburður sem fram fer á Suðurlandi yfir sumartímann. Benedikt Kristjánsson söngvari sagði betur frá hátíðinni í þættinum. Lesandi vikunnar í Mannlega þættinum í þetta sinn var Sigrún Blöndal, kennari og deildarstjóri. Hún sagði okkur frá því hvaða bækur hún hefur verið að lesa undanfarið og hvaða bækur og höfundar hafa haft mest áhrif á hana í gegnum tíðina. Sigrún sagði frá eftirfarandi bókum og höfundum: Ann Cleves og Shetland seríu hennar og sögupersónunni Veru Stanhope. Lee Child og bækurnar um Jack Reacher Stig Larsson og bækurnar um Lisbeth Salander Det forsömte forår e. Hans Scherfig Fornaldarsögur Norðurlanda Hrólfssaga Kraka Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Sól mín sól / Anna Pálína Árnadóttir (Aðalsteinn Ásberg Sigurðsson) Styttur bæjarins / Spilverk þjóðanna (Egill Ólafsson, Valgeir Guðjónsson og Sigurður Bjóla Garðarsson) Don't Stop Me Now / Philharmonix (Freddie Mercury) UMSJÓN GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Corporate Surveyor tells a cheeky fib about being a stand-up comic, and then has to back it up with a real gig... Chris shares his journey from corporate to comedy, including a shock debut alongside Kevin Bridges at The Stand in Glasgow.We explore what is "LinkedIn appropriate" including how to hit 880,000 views with a daft beard poll. From growing up in Grimsby to discovering identity and beauty in Orkney and Shetland, this is a story about dual lives, accidental ambition, and the joyful chaos of saying yes to your own jokes. Connect with Chris Rutter on Instagram and LinkedIn here

*** Join the Wild for Scotland Social Club Session with Chris Dyer on 29 June! Chris and I will chat about the archaeology of Shetland, what it's like to be a crofter and how he got into working with native sheep breeds. The event is free to Club members. Non-members welcome - get your ticket here! ***'Waiting for the Sun' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the June episode.In this story, I'm taking you with me to Mainland Shetland and two little islands off the east and west coasts. Our journey begins with a boat trip from Lerwick to the cliffs of Noss. The island is a nature reserve and we're here to spot the incredible seabirds that call Noss their home. We continue to the west side of Mainland Shetland for a walk across a very special beach and over to St Ninian's Isle. We discover the island's fascinating history and treat ourselves to a very special experience on the beach. Our adventure ends with the latest sunset of the year.Visit my website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, photos from my trip and links to all the places & resources I mention in this episode.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you! Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more. Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!Join our email list to never miss an episode.Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Ein Wikinger im Dienst der byzantinischen Kaiser – und auf dem Weg zur Krone Norwegens. Bei dieser Geschichte würde wohl kaum jemand zuerst an einen Wikinger denken. Und doch ist der Protagonist ein echter Abenteurer des Nordens: Harald Hardrada – der Harte. Schon als Teenager zieht er in die Schlacht – und muss danach ins Exil fliehen. Doch das ist erst der Anfang eines unglaublichen Lebenswegs: Er dient einem Großfürsten im heutigen Kiew, wird Elitesoldat und Leibwächter der byzantinischen Kaiser in Konstantinopel, kämpft in Sizilien, in Armenien – und wird Teil der Intrigen und Machtspiele des Oströmischen Reiches. Dann kehrt er zurück. Nach Norwegen. Und stellt den Thronanspruch, den er sich über Jahre hinweg erkämpft hat. Diese Folge führt uns von den Fjorden Skandinaviens über das Mittelmeer bis tief in den Osten Europas – und erzählt die Geschichte eines Mannes, der wie kaum ein anderer für das Ende der Wikingerzeit steht. Außerdem sprechen wir allgemein über die Wikinger: ihre Beutezüge, ihre Kultur und ihr Aussehen. Viel Spaß mit der Folge!Werde Mitglied und sichere dir den Zugriff auf einzigartige Bonus-Inhalte: https://steadyhq.com/de/zeitfuerhistory/about*Sichere dir jetzt 5 % Rabatt auf deine Bestellung bei KoRo! Besuche www.koro.com und verwende den Gutscheincode "HISTORY" an der Kasse. Viel Spaß beim Sparen!-> Mein Lieblings Nussmus-> Mangostreifen für den kleinen Hunger zwischendurch Illustrationen zu allen Folgen auf: https://www.instagram.com/zeit.fuer.history/Verpasse nichts mehr – jetzt beim kostenlosen Newsletter anmelden!Du willst das dein Buch, dein Produkt oder Projekt in meinem Podcast vorgestellt wird? Dann melde dich gerne bei mir. Alle Kooperations- und Werbeanfragen bitte an: historymakingof@gmail.comMeine Website: https://geschichte-podcast.de/Literatur: Don Hollway: The last Viking: The true story of King Harald HardradaAnders Winroth: Die Wikinger: Das Zeitalter des NordensDas Folgenbild zeigt ein Fenster mit Porträt von Harald im Rathaus von Lerwick, Shetland.COPYRIGHT:The following music was used for this media project:Music: The Longbeards Beneath The Mountains by Justin Allan ArnoldFree download: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/11178-the-longbeards-beneath-the-mountains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠⁠*Werbung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new initiative in Buchan called Sma Wids to encourage farmers and landowners to plant trees, the largest surviving ice house in the UK at Spey Bay, lapwing chick ringing in Upper Deeside, the rare dandelions of Shetland, the seabird village of Fowlsheugh near Stonehaven and the latest news from the osprey nest at Loch Garten plus the tale of a medieval drain at Paisley Abbey along with the dramatic demise of an orca whale at Spey Bay on the Moray Firth in the 1960s

Nos últimos dias, as baixas temperaturas nos fizeram colocar as roupas mais quentes para enfrentar o frio. Assim como nós, nossos pets também percebem a mudança do clima e devem receber cuidados diferenciados.Neste episódio do Direto ao Ponto você confere as dicas que o médico-veterinário João Pereira Junior, mais conhecido como Jota Jota, nos dá. João atua há 13 na área e é atual presidente do Sindicato Médico Veterinário do Rio Grande do SUl – SIMVET/RS, além de atuar em clinica , cirurgia e reprodução de grandes animais, e ser proprietário do Canil Jota Jota, criação exclusiva da raça Pastor de Shetland. 

In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Emma Hutchinson and Jay Hare of HorseBack UK, a groundbreaking charity based in the Scottish Highlands. Originally developed to support military veterans recovering from physical and emotional trauma, HorseBack UK now works across diverse populations including at-risk youth and refugee communities.Jay shares his powerful personal journey as a Royal Marine commando who lost his leg and facial identity in combat—and found healing through horses. Emma walks us through the origins and growth of HorseBack UK, how they built their eclectic, nature-based programs, and how their holistic approach integrates horsemanship, bushcraft, mentorship, and leadership.From PTSD recovery to ADHD support, herd dynamics to leadership development, this episode reveals how horses, nature, and community can reforge identity, restore dignity, and create lasting change.

Send us a textThe podcast episode introduces James Phillips, who finds himself transitioning from military life to exploring horsemanship with passion in southeastern Idaho. His life story unfolds with roots in England where he first rode Shetland ponies, and later life in America following a family split. Navigating the emotional rollercoasters of family dynamics, James sought solace in learning and faith, engaging deeply with the lessons from the military and horses. He now channels his energy into being a intentional father and dedicated husband embracing the chaos and beauty of his life.

Keith Ramsay is playing Peanut in the UK premiere of Shucked.Following its run on Broadway, Shucked has opened at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre directed by Jack O'Brien. The show has book by Robert Horn, music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.Keith's theatre credits include: The Play That Goes Wrong (Duchess Theatre); Eve: All About Her (Soho Theatre); Young Frankenstein (English Theatre Frankfurt); Preludes (Southwark Playhouse); Amour (Charing Cross Theatre); The Cereal Cafe (The Other Palace); Portia Coughlan (Old Red Lion); Julius Caesar (Shakespeare's Globe); Doctor Scroggy's War (Shakespeare's Globe); Lost In Yonkers (Watford Palace Theatre); Billy (Union Theatre) and Peter Pan (Qdos).His TV credits include: Shetland; Dylan Moran's “The Awkward Age”; Pistol; New Tricks; Doctors and Casualty.Keith won The Stage Edinburgh Award for Acting Excellence and David Johnson Award for Emerging Talent for Eve: All About Her.In this episode Keith discusses all-things Shucked as well his path into theatre and his decision to leave social media... plus lots more.Shucked runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until 14th June. Visit www.openairtheatre.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anne starts with all the details of this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box before diving into her experiences at the Connecticut and New Hampshire Sheep and Wool events and her trip to volunteer at the Woolly Good Gathering. Finally, she shares an excursion to the Western Massachusetts wool pelletizer with Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm.  Things Mentioned in This Episode The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group, Instagram, and website (where you can join the mailing list). The Shetland Hogmanay Box preorders will go live on May 17 at 2 pm eastern time. This year's box contains yarn from Aister 'Oo', Jamieson's of Shetland, Laxdale Yarn, The SIlly Sheep Fibre Co., Uradale Yarns, West Lynne Wool, and Langsoond Yarn, as well as a day of inclusions and a pattern created to use the yarn in the box designed by Mandy Moore.   Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Woolly Good Gathering Western Massachusetts Fibershed Peggy Hart on Instagram Wool: Unravelying an American Story of Artisans and Innovation, by Peggy Hart Morehouse Farm's website and Instagram Check out Erin's video from our day at the pelletizer at her website! The pellets should appear on the Morehouse site. If you are in the midwestern United States, you might want to order wool pellets from closer to home from The Wool Yard. The Journal of Scottish Yarns Rhode Island's unofficial Sheep and Wool Festival takes place at Coggeshall Farm The Maine Fiber Frolic Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair Music The songs in this episode were "What Love Means to You," from Tom Goldstein; "Better Than Us," by Humans Win; and Nicholas Rowe with "I Wish That I Could Sing It For You."

Stories and laughs abound in another couple's view of life episode. Nursing our ailing dogs, a new Pope, Mother's memories, anniversaries far and wide, true binging, dancing, music, golf spectating, and much more in the lively mix. Come on along!

Chris insists we don't yet have enough rogue-like deck builders yet. Andi is playing as a little girl - in a video game, that is. Kelley's new personal deity is Gomez. Josh isn't here because he's busy petting actual Shetland ponies. The post RPG Cast – Episode 768: “Death Is Super Salty” appeared first on RPGamer.

Shetland, Scotland native and independent journalist Jen Stout was in Russia in late February 2022 when the war with Ukraine broke out and quickly left for a border post in southern Romania to cover the great flood of refugees who were fleeing the fighting. Weeks later she entered Ukraine to report first-hand from the front lines and cities across the country. A writer with a great sense of empathy, Jen's main interest was not military strategy or international politics, but the Ukrainian people – their indomitable spirit, their poetic sensibilities  their hopes and fears. Her perspective is from the ground and her stories are filed from night trains, birthday parties, military hospitals and bunkers. Her very moving book is entitled: “Night Train to Odessa: Covering the  Human Cost of the Russia's War.”Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

John Cena's back on top… and Kevin Nash has thoughts. In this week's episode, Big Kev breaks down the shockwaves of WrestleMania and why he thinks the ending was more “Hogan in '96” than the crowd may have realized. From kayfabe power dynamics to merch-moving politics, it's all under the microscope as Kevin sets the table for what should come next. But before we get into the squared circle, we take a cinematic detour. Michael Mann's Heat, Kevin Bacon playing a literal devil's bounty hunter, and how many rewatches does it take to admit Collateral might not hold up? Kev's got opinions, Sean's got DVD nostalgia, and somehow Al Pacino ends up with a jobber's gimmick. Welcome to Kliq This. The boys also break down what it really means to “look like a star” in today's wrestling climate—whether you're a 6'10” killer or a 5'1” flipper. Kev doesn't mince words when comparing Rey Mysterio's legacy to modern high-flyers, and yes, someone ends up being called a Shetland pony. Is the WWE pricing out the working-class fan? Is Heyman really the MacGuffin that holds the industry together? And why do modern entrances feel more like Coachella sets than fight-night spectacles? Kev walks through the economics, the nostalgia, and the fire (literally) of what makes a great entrance… and why Diesel's never gotten the love it deserved. And finally, WrestleMania predictions fly fast and furious—including a huge twist involving Cena, Cody, and Paul Heyman. Kev sees the chessboard clearly, even if it ends with someone becoming a “Heyman bottom.” If that line doesn't get your attention, nothing will. Watch now—before the markets open.

The Shetland Islands, is an archipelago in Scotland and the most northerly point of the United Kingdom lying between Orkney, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. It is also one of the most incredible and important locations for breeding seabirds in the world. In the summer of 2023 both Rob and Josh visited these amazing islands and were captivated by their rugged beauty and the birds that breed there. The pair are joined by wildlife photographer Rebecca Nason who lives on the Islands and runs Shetland Seabird Tours and the Noss Boat with her partner Phil Harris. Rebecca shares her knowledge of the islands and their birds, and Rob and Joss recall their trips and experiences. This is a must listen episode as the three share some valuable insights on the location and its birds. Their love and enthusiasm for the islands makes for a very compelling listen that hopefully will inspire your own adventures.About Rebecca:Rebecca hails from a family of keen naturalists & globe trotters & can't remember a time when she didn't have a passion for wildlife & photography. She has an MSc in Conservation Management & a 2:1 Hons degree in Geography & Environmental Studies. A varied career as a freelance ecologist & completely self-taught wildlife photographer, Rebecca also regularly guided wildlife tours in Shetland & overseas in locations including Sweden, Lesvos & Spitsbergen. Rebecca was Assistant Warden & Seabird Officer on Fair Isle for 2 years & has a passion for seabirds & cetaceans.Rebecca has excellent ornithological & communication skills & has worked in the tourism & conservation sectors throughout the last 20 years. She has been an award winning wildlife photographer for the last 12 years & an acclaimed wildlife photographic judge, for the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year for 3 years before being a WildArt Photographer of the Year judge. She is keen to share her photographic passion with our passengers on our bespoke tours, so they too can enjoy the numerous photographic opportunities whilst aboard the Noss Boat.Rebecca has worked for several ecological consultancies carrying out bird survey work on both land & sea. She is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management & a full committee member, treasurer & membership secretary of the Shetland Bird Club. Rebecca is the first woman to be invited to join the Shetland Rarities Committee in Summer 2024.https://www.shetlandseabirdtours.com/https://www.instagram.com/puffinpassion/https://www.instagram.com/shetlandseabirdtours/About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host's and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/

Knitting and wool are so essential in the Faroe Islands that in the early 1800s, exports of sweaters and socks made up about half of the economy. Today, the nation of about 55,000 people has 8+ knitwear brands, 2 active spinning mills, and 70,000 ewes. Sissal Kristiansen, the owner of knitwear company Shisa Brand, started an initiative called The Wool Islands to celebrate the heritage and potential of Faroese fiber. “We owe it to our past and our future to utilise the natural resources that we have, and on the Faroe Islands, that is wool,” she says. The first project of the Wool Islands was a 15-minute documentary that takes viewers on a sweeping journey through the Faroese landscape, meeting shepherds, knitters, and of course sheep. Available to watch free on YouTube and the project's website, the film welcomes you to the small country, which is located in the North Atlantic between Shetland and Iceland. Today, the economy of the Faroe Islands relies on tourism; the film shows how enticing a destination it is for knitters, spinners, and textile lovers. Sheep and knitting are everywhere in the Faroe Islands, but maintaining the quality and value of the local wool depends on visitors, locals, knitters, and consumers to recognize its unique importance. Drawing on the natural colors produced by the native sheep, Faroese knitting patterns are characterized by graphic, highly contrasting stranded patterns that generally carry floats over less than five stitches. Sissal's designs for Shisa Brand feature bold traditional motifs in contemporary silhouettes and scales. Some of Shisa Brand's iconic garments feature black-and-white geometric patterns, and the ready-to-wear items are handmade by local handknitters using Faroese wool. Undeterred by wool's reputation for scratchiness next to the skin, she celebrates the lofty texture, warmth, and silkiness of the dual-coated fleece. Hearing Sissal speak about her home and her passion for Faroese wool will leave you yearning to wear Faroese knitwear, knit with Faroese yarn, and visit the country's wool islands. Links Shisa Brand website (https://www.shisabrand.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shisabrand) Find The Wool Islands film and resources about wool in the Faroe Islands at the program's website (https://www.thewoolislands.com/) Watch a panel (https://youtu.be/O07UJxisLeg?si=mUwdb82UIJfXW4gk) moderated by Isabella Rossellini featuring Sissal and other Faroese designers and producers, hosted by the Scandinavia House in April 2024 Read Sissal's “Legacy of Wool: Faroese Gold” in Farm & Fiber Knits (https://farmfiberknits.com/legacy-of-wool-faroese-gold/) Føroysk Bindingarmynstur (Faroese Knitting Patterns), the collection of Faroese knitting motifs documented by Hans Marius Debes, is available from Navia. (https://www.navia.fo/en/knitting-patterns/1151-foroysk-bindingarmynstur.html) Yarn grown in the Faroe Islands is available from Navia (distributed in the US by Kelbourne Woolens. (https://kelbournewoolens.com/collections/navia) Spinnaríið við ánna (Spinnery by the River) (https://kyrra.fo/pages/about-us) produces 100% Faroese yarns at a family-owned micro mill. Snaeldan (https://snaldan.fo/) mill produces yarn and knitwear in the Faroe Islands. Signabøgarður tógv (https://www.facebook.com/siignabogardur) offers 100% Faroese wool yarn. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. KnitPicks.com has been serving the knitting community for over 20 years and believes knitting is for everyone, which is why they work hard to make knitting accessible, affordable, and approachable. Knit Picks responsibly sources its fiber to create an extensive selection of affordable yarns like High Desert from Shaniko Wool Company in Oregon. Are you looking for an ethical, eco-friendly yarn to try? Look no further than Knit Picks' Eco yarn line. Need needles? Knit Picks makes a selection for knitters right at their Vancouver, Washington headquarters. KnitPicks.com (https://www.knitpicks.com/)—a place for every knitter.

What if flipping through a magazine could win you a Shetland pony? In this heartwarming episode, we trot back to early 1900s America and uncover the delightful story of the Farmer's Wife magazine's pony contest. You'll meet young John, whose determination (and a little help from family) turned a dream into reality—despite plenty of skeptics.More than just a prize, the ponies became beloved companions and symbols of childhood ambition. With charming stories and nostalgic vibes, this episode explores how one contest captured hearts and changed lives. Whether you're a horse lover or just here for the feel-good moments, this one will leave you smiling. Listen in to learn more : (01:21 - 02:33)   A Pony Dream Sparked by Rainy Day Reading(04:28 - 05:06) The Community Can't Believe It's Real(06:20 - 07:10)   Busy the Multi-Talented Pony Superstar 

What do you get when you mix a determined kid, a magazine contest, and a Shetland pony? Pure magic. Meet Amelie Kafer from early 1900s Iowa—a young boy with big dreams and one epic case of mistaken identity (yes, Amelie was assumed to be a girl). Against the odds, he set out to win a pony named Bonnie… and spoiler alert: he did.This charming episode is packed with vintage vibes, a dash of childhood mischief, and the kind of pony-powered joy that turns dusty fields into racetracks. If you love heartwarming animal tales with a side of laughter, saddle up—this one's for you.Listen in to learn more : 02:04) Disappointment Turned Into Delight (05:45) Farm Chores Bring Joy to Bonnie

Do those photos you've been seeing of the otherworldly landscapes of the Isle of Skye or the white-sand beaches of the Outer Hebrides keep catching your eye? This episode will help you decide if they're worth adding to your itinerary. Exploring Scotland's islands is like stepping into another world—each with its own unique charm, history, and rugged beauty. But with so many to choose from, it can be tricky to know if they're even worth adding to your itinerary in the first place—and which ones deserve a spot if you do. In this episode of the Scotland, Your Way series, I'm guiding you through the must-visit islands of the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland. You'll get a feel for what makes each one special, plus practical tips on how to get there. Whether you're short on time or planning a longer adventure, you'll leave with a clear idea of whether Scotland's islands are worth adding to your itinerary—and which ones to prioritize based on how much time you have. → Get SUPPORT designing your SCOTLAND TRIP ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 147: The Bahamas // Choosing the Right Island Episode 176: The Greek Island Matchmaker Episode Episode 237: Scotland, Your Way // A Guide to Every Region

On this week's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey dive into the chaos, comedy, and controversy surrounding Mother's Day, while Peter desperately tries to navigate the unwritten rules of making the day special—without accidentally putting his foot in it.From the hilarious debate over what actually constitutes an acceptable Mother's Day gift (is a lie-in really enough?) to the listener stories of husbands who spectacularly missed the mark, this episode is packed with laughs, frustration, and the ultimate relationship truths.Plus, Abbey reveals her latest impulse decision involving two Shetland ponies and three sheep, while Peter gets grilled over his very suspicious ‘pre-golf swim'. The Agony Abs section is all about sibling rivalry, freeloading family members, and the eternal question: why don't stepmums get enough Mother's Day recognition?!If you want to submit a question to the pod, hit the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/editOslo Skin Lab: https://www.osloskinlab.co.uk/products/the-solution-collagen?campcode=TSIFMEA0925UKO&utm_source=Instagram%20&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_content=IG_influencer&utm_campaign=TSIFMEA0925UKO_AbbeyClancy6030

Today, we welcome Patrick Snelle onto the R2Kast!

There've been cases of foot and mouth disease in Germany, Hungary and Romania this spring. How would we fare if it crossed the Channel? We're talking about biosecurity all this week, how to prevent disease, like FMD, from getting into the country and how to stop it spreading if it does. Livestock farmers have to follow strict rules when they move their animals. They also have to record all movements to ensure each individual cow or sheep can be traced in the event of an outbreak of a contagious disease. Cattle passports were introduced in 1998 after the BSE crisis and since 2010 all sheep have to be electronically tagged, a response to the major foot and mouth outbreak in 2001. We visit a south Cumbrian auction to hear about biosecurity measures and to see what farmers make of them. And James Wood, Professor of veterinary epidemiology at Cambridge University, tells us that in order to prevent the spread of disease, biosecurity measures are just part of the story. A group of cross party MPs has told the Government that farmers are way down the pecking order compared to the big supermarkets and food processors, and often feel powerless to challenge questionable behaviour by them. Yesterday in Parliament Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland and also Chair of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, introduced what's called a ten minute rule bill; the ‘Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill' aims to give farmers a more level playing field. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Have you ever wondered why Shetland ponies are called "Shelties" or how horses can only breathe through their noses? In this fun and lighthearted episode, we dive into a horse-themed trivia quiz that's equally entertaining and educational! Every question brings a new surprise, from reminiscing about pacers at the St. Joseph County Fair to uncovering the tiny yet adorable Falabella breed.We also explore quirky horse behaviors—like why they curl their noses in the Flehmen response—and uncover fun facts about their sleep habits and surprising relatives. Join us for a playful, fact-filled ride that's sure to delight every horse lover!Listen in to learn more : (03:08) Horse Terminology and Color Identification (12:19) Horse Nose Sniffing Behavior (16:17) Identifying Cattle in a Picture 

It's so good to be back with you bringing another series of Making Stitches Podcast to your ears!My guest for this episode is Felicity aka Felix Ford, an artist who works in colour, sound and yarn. I first heard about Felix's work when a mutual friend contacted me and suggested she might be a good guest for the podcast – she was right!Before our chat which features in this episode, Felix asked to send me a couple of her books and an invitation to join one of her online courses so I could get a proper feel for her work. I signed up for the ‘Colour at Play' Course in the hope I would be able to improve my skills at marrying colours together when I design a crochet project. In addition to this, I discovered that Felix had a podcast herself – the KNITSONIK Podcast in which she recorded sounds and wove them together with interviews, chats about her work and her own musical compositions.I really enjoyed getting to know Felix through her work, and then by chatting to her late last year ready for this podcast episode. It was genuinely joyful to hear about Felix's experiences including learning to colour match oil paint to a basket of eggs, how designing yarny covers for her walking stick diverted conversations with strangers away from her disability to her creativity and how her work with sound, colour and yarn has led her to setting up the KNITSONIK school.I have to say a huge thank you to Felix for being so generous with her time and for allowing me to use some of her music in the podcast episode. You can find the KNITSONIK podcast here if you would like to hear more of Felix's audio work. (I can especially recommend the Shetland Wool Week episode)You can find the KNITSONIK website here.For the full show notes for this episode, please visit the Making Stitches Podcast website. To join the mailing list for the Making Stitches Newsletter, please click onto this link.The theme music is Make You Smile by RGMusic from Melody Loops .The Making Stitches logo was designed by Neil Warburton at iamunknown.You can support Making Stitches Podcast with running costs through Ko-fi.Making Stitches  Podcast is supported by the Making Stitches Shop which offers Making Stitches Podcast merchandise for sale as well as Up the Garden Path crochet patterns created by me & illustrated by Emma Jackson.Making Stitches Podcast is presented, recorded and edited by Lindsay Weston.

On 20 February, 1472, Orkney and Shetland officially became part of Scotland having been offered up as security for the dowry of the daughter of King Christian of Norway and Denmark. The marriage was aimed at quelling a long-standing tax-related feud between the two powers. But as time wore on, it began to feel as though the Scandinavians just didn't really want Orkney and Shetland all that much. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly look at how Vikings had come to control the islands in the first place; reveal why the citizens of Shetland have never stopped loving their Scandi past; and explain why if you want to properly describe the pattern variations of certain breeds of sheep you might need to learn a dead language…  Further Reading: • ‘On this day 1472: Orkney and Shetland join Scotland' (The Scotsman, 2015): https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/day-1472-orkney-and-shetland-join-scotland-1512113  • ‘The islands of Orkney and Shetland passed into Scottish ownership' (History Scotland, 2022): https://www.historyscotland.com/history/the-islands-of-orkney-and-shetland-passed-into-scottish-ownership-on/  • ‘20th February 1472: Orkney and Shetland Isles given to Scotland by Norway as a wedding dowry' (HistoryPod, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COI05mwNda4  This episode first aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Donald Trump has left the world reeling with a plan to turn Gaza into *checks notes* “the Riviera of the Middle East”. He vowed that the US will “take over” and “own” the Gaza strip, effectively endorsing the ethnic cleansing of 1.8 million Palestinians who would have “no alternative” but to leave. With rumours circling that his inner-circle are calling him an “HR manager” rather than a leader, in classic style, Keir Starmer has pushed back but avoided directly criticising Trump.News Agents co-host Lewis Goodall joins Nish and Coco to discuss this latest tidal wave of horror and whether Starmer has it in him to stand for something.On a more hopeful note, the decision to greenlight the giant new Rosebank oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts. At the forefront of the fight has been Uplift Director Tessa Khan, who calls in to celebrate this major win for climate action and let us know how we can stop this oilfield for good.Later, Coco sinks her teeth into our household waste, after Green-led Bristol Council unleashes the wrath of local residents. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheukAura Frames: https://www.auraframes.com Code: PSTUK  Useful LinksGet involved with the Stop Rosebank Campaignhttps://www.stopcambo.org.uk/https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/GuestsLewis GoodallTessa KhanAudio CreditsThe GuardianPod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukInsta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK

In this week's episode we spotlight the blue and green egg-laying but critically endangered Shetland Hen. In our main topic we discuss our favorite beginner's breeds and how/why we select our chickens. Amy Van Leuven of The Good Egg Company joins us to share her delicious Taters and Eggs recipe, and we talk Emma Bridgewater for some retail therapy. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Bright and Early Coffee - use code CWTCL15 for 15% off of any bagged coffee. K Cups always ship free!https://brightandearlycoffee.com/Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link for 10% off!https://tidd.ly/3Uwt8BfChicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box of any multi-month subscription!https://www.chickenluv.com/Breed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Metzer Farms Waterfowlhttps://www.metzerfarms.com/Greenfire Farms - Shetland Henhttps://greenfirefarms.com/shetland_hen.htmlNestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchase!Roosty'shttps://amzn.to/3yMDJAmy's Morning Taters and Eggshttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/amys-morning-taters-and-eggs/CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesSupport the show

http://www.copperplatemailorder.com                   Copperplate Time 493            presented by Alan O'Leary                           1. Bothy Band:  Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill.   1975 2. Patrick Street:  The Raheen Set.  Live from Patrick Street 3. Planxty: Little Musgrave/Fahy's. The Woman I Loved So Well 4. Lennon Family: Dance of the Honey Bees.                Dance of the Honey Bees 5. PJ & Marcus Hernon:       Reel of Bogie/Austin Teirney's/ Road to Ballymac/Saint Ruth's Bush.    Celebrating 50 Years 6. Jimmy McHugh:Pigeon on the Gate.2nd Jimmy McHugh Concert 7. Four Provinces Ceili Band:  Ann McHugh's/Philip Sheil's.              2nd Jimmy McHugh Concert 8. Dermot Byrne:   Hardiman the Fiddler.  Dermot Byrne 9. John Carty: The Crosses of Annagh/The Cloone.  At It Again 10. Deirdre Scanlon: Ned of the Hill.   2nd Jimmy McHugh Concert 11. PJ Crotty & James Cullinane:  Tomeen O'Dea/Midsummer Night/Shamrock Hill.  Happy to Meet 12. Chrisy Moore: Clyde's Bonnie Banks. The Early Years 13. Sharon Newton Creasey:  The Ghost's Welcome/Big Pat's/Dogs Among the Bushes/Sean sa Cheo.  Auchensail 14. James Cullinane: Galway Bay/The Happy HP.  Here It Is 15. Patsy Moloney:     The Sweetheart/Farewell to London. The Temple in the Glen   15. Des Donnelly: Andy McGann's/The Maid Behind the Bar.                Remember Des Donnelly 16. Dezi Donnelly: The Spey in Spate/Cape Breton Fiddler's Welcome to Shetland. Familiar Footsteps 17. Ralph McTell:   Clare to Here.   Live in London 18. Moving Hearts:   Category.  Moving Hearts 1 19. Bothy Band:  Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill.   1975

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Today we welcome Jaz Williams onto the R2Kast. Jaz shares her unique journey in agriculture, from her roots in a dairy farming family to her global adventures as a contract shepherd and wool handler. Her passion for livestock and dedication to learning have taken her from lambing sheds in the UK to remote farms in Shetland, the Falklands, and Australia.