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Join host Rob Jones in this engaging episode of the Sonning BuzzCast, where he talks to Guy Falkson and Paul Etherington, the minds behind the Sonning Buzz Facebook page. They discuss the origins and growth of Sonning Buzz, a platform aimed at providing real-time updates and fostering community engagement in the village of Sonning. Learn about their experiences, the community rules, and their vision for the future of Sonning Buzz. Discover how this initiative became a cornerstone for village communication and community activities.00:00 Introduction to the Sonning BuzzCast00:47 Meet the Founders of Sonning Buzz 02:47 The Purpose and Rules of Sonning Buzz04:25 Community Events and Advertising Policies06:18 Challenges and Administration of Sonning Buzz10:07 Personal Histories and Connections to Sonning17:20 Reflecting on Past Events17:54 Future Developments and Growth19:26 Community Engagement and Activities20:01 Local Issues and Concerns22:22 Personal Interests and Hobbies24:04 Challenges and Infrastructure27:23 Interesting People and Stories29:10 Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

Oliver Jacobson is currently playing Barman in The Choir of Man.The Choir Of Man is back in the West End at the Arts Theatre. The show features hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, performed by an ensemble of singers and musicians.Oliver most recently played Oz in the first UK tour of Come From Away. Some of his other theatre credits include: Standby Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Roger in Grease (UK Tour), Marvin Columbus in Columbus the Musical (Royal Caribbean) and Vicar/Ensemble in Spend Spend Spend (Union Theatre).In this episode Oliver discusses what it has been like to join the Choir of Man family and why he loves performing his number 'Piña colada'. He also reflects on his runs in The Book of Mormon and Come From Away and explains his path into theatre, plus more. The Choir of Man runs at the Arts Theatre until 31st August 2025. Visit www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk 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.

durée : 00:02:55 - Herve This - L'alsacien Hervé This, physico-chimiste, co-inventeur avec Nicholas Kurti de la discipline scientifique nommée "gastronomie moléculaire et physique", est le lauréat du très prestigieux Prix Sonning, au Danemark. Pierre Nuss vous dit pourquoi et vous présente son blog.

durée : 00:02:56 - Hervé This, un alsacien nominé pour le prestigieux prix Sonning - L'alsacien Hervé This, physico-chimiste, co-inventeur avec Nicholas Kurti de la discipline scientifique nommée "gastronomie moléculaire et physique", est nominé pour le très prestigieux Prix Sonning, au Danemark. Pierre Nuss vous dit pourquoi.

Tiffany Graves recently took over as Mrs Wormwood in the West End production of Matilda The Musical.Having premiered in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2010, the Royal Shakespeare Company's musical has been seen by 11 million people across 100 cities worldwide. Written by Dennis Kelly, Matilda has music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and direction by Matthew Warchus. Tiffany's London and West End credits include: Roald Dahl's The Witches, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and NT: 50 Years on Stage (all National Theatre), Chicago (Cambridge & Adelphi Theatres), Sweet Charity (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Cats (Gillian Lynne), 101 Dalmatians (Regents Park Open Air), The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory), But, I'm a Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), The Wild Party (The Other Palace), Mack and Mabel (Hackney Empire), The Snow Queen (Theatre Royal Stratford East) and Apocalypse Meow (Shakespeare's Globe).Her Regional & UK Touring credits include: The Artist (Theatre Royal Plymouth), Gypsy (Buxton Opera House), Top Hat (The Mill at Sonning), Kiss Me, Kate (Opera North), The Witches of Eastwick (The Watermill), Piaf (Leicester Curve), Wonderful Town (The Lowry), Love on the Links (Salisbury Playhouse), La Traviata and Anything Goes (Grange Park Opera), Follies (Royal Festival Hall) and UK Tours of We Will Rock You, Godspell, Tonight's the Night and The Producers.On screen, Tiffany has appeared in Blitz (Working Title Films & Apple), Andy & The Band (BBC), NT: 50 Years on Stage (BBC), Olivier Awards 2024 (ITV) and Strictly Come Dancing (BBC). In this episode, Tiffany discusses all-things Matilda, her path to becoming a renowned character actor and what it was like to return to the National Theatre for The Witches... plus lots more along the way. Matilda is booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 24th May 2026. Visit www.uk.matildathemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron CalafatoAward-winning storyteller Aaron Calafato uses 7-minute story vignettes to share his...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Professor Alistair Driver - the ex-London Irish player is now Rewilding Britain and of course, Sonning. Here Ali's story.

David Woodward has lived in the same house in Sonning Eye since he moved there from Australia at the age of 6. He's a mine of information about local history. He's Chair of Sonning Eye and Dunsden Parish Council, he sings in a choir, does yoga and goes wild swimming, and there's more....!

Hello, here's some important details about timings and safety for The Sonning Regatta on Sunday 2nd June.

Trefor has lived in the village since the late 70's. He was a pilot with British Airways but since retirement he's become a real stalwart of every aspect of Sonning life. He's currently Chair of Sonning Parish Council. In this Sonning Buzzcast we'll find out exactly what he and the Parish Council do. We'll also hear about an upcoming event to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landing.s

Richard Caines has lived in Sonning since 2021. His work with the WWF means he knows a thing or two about our environment and with the regatta coming up we thought it would be a good idea to to talk to him about the river. We met on the wharf along with Jeff Barnes, who swims in the Thames everyday and Jonathan Crump who had a bucket.....!

Konfidence in the Klutch's Deezus gives his NBA insights and opinions for the week: Celtics up 3-1, Can the Cavs match the Magic's energy and depth, Knicks up 3-1 vs Philly who's fault is it now, Bucks down 3-1 to Pacers without Giannis or Dame, Thunder sweep Pelicans and what do they do with BI, Mavs vs Clippers are tied 2-2 and are the Clippers better without Kawhi, Nuggets win series 4-1 vs Lakers and what decisions should the Lakers make, Timberwolves sweep the Suns while Sonning them.   (2:30).  Deezus gives his thoughts on WNBA news: Caitlyn's Nike deal detailed, Celebrating Candace Parker's career (27:35).  Donrilla gives his quick ones views on various topics: Drake takes Taylor Made Freestyle down, which is fair, Reggie gets his Heisman back, Sen. Johnson wants to show voters what abortions look like, Senate passes aid in the tune of $95B while we have mad problems to fix in our own country.    This podcast was recorded at 9:45 a.m. CT on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.  Host: Donald Nelson Producer/Engineer: Donald Nelson Subscribe, Stream, or Download:

Reece Kerridge (Adam/Felicia in Priscilla The Party) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Reece discuss Ushers: The Front Of House Musical (The Other Palace Studio) and The Ballad of Hattie and James (Kiln Theatre) as well as the latest news about this year's London Palladium Pantomime starring Jane McDonald and Julian Clary, Oliver! transferring to the West End, 2:22 making a West End return and lots more. Some of Reece's theatre credits include The Book of Mormon (West End), understudy  SpongeBob & Squidward in SpongeBob The Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), Top Hat (The Mill at Sonning), understudy cover Lord Farquaad in Shrek The Musical (UK & Ireland Tour) and Our House (Union Theatre) as well as many pantomimes and cabarets. As a presenter Reece co-hosted the radio show Sit In The Stalls and also performs as his drag persona Gracie Lou. After spending Christmas touring arenas in Peter Pan and Elf The Musical, in which he understudied Buddy, Reece is now starring as Adam/Felicia in Priscilla The Party which has opened at HERE at Outernet.Priscilla the Party is staged by the creative team behind Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical re-directed by original director Simon Phillips and choreographed by Andrew Hallsworth. Priscilla the Party is booking at HERE at Outernet until Sunday 29th September 2024. Visit www.priscillatheparty.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   

Richard Brooks is an author and investigative journalist, primarily for Private Eye. Sonning dog owners may have come across Richard via Mutley his Patterdale terrier! You may be surprised where Richard started his working life.

It's going to be a very exciting social summer in Sonning. The Scarecrows - May Bank Holiday The Sonning Regatta - Sunday 2nd June The Wharf outside the Coppa Club The Elegant Picnic Saturday 6th July - The Rose Garden, Thames St Rob Jones talks with Paul Benton

Two Storm Wood by Philip Gray is the choice for this month's Church Times Book Club. On the podcast this week, Richard Lamey, who has written this month's essay about the book, is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick. Two Storm Wood is set immediately after the First World War, when special battalions were given the grim task of retrieving the dead from the battlefields of northern France. A bold young woman, Amy Vanneck, sets out across the Channel to find out what became of her fiancé, who was listed as “missing, presumed dead”. Her search uncovers some unsettling truths, not only about her fiancé, a former teacher and choirmaster, but the other young soldiers traumatised by the hell of trench warfare. The novel picks up pace and tension as a gruesome discovery is made by Captain Mackenzie, and, together with Amy, a hunt begins to track down the psychopath responsible for this atrocious war crime. Canon Richard Lamey is the Rector of St Paul's, Wokingham, and Area Dean of Sonning, in the diocese of Oxford. The Church Times Book Club is run in association with the Festival of Faith and Literature. Sign up to receive the free Book Club email once a month. Featuring discussion questions, podcasts and discounts on each book: churchtimes.co.uk/newsletter-signup Discuss this month's book at facebook.com/groups/churchtimesbookclub

Richard Carson is starring as Maxim de Winter in the English language premiere of Rebecca at the Charing Cross Theatre.Rebecca is written by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, two of the most successful German musical theatre composers. The show premiered in Vienna in 2006 - where it is currently being revived - and has been staged multiple times internationally. Directed by Alejandro Bonatto, the London production of Rebecca has new translations by Christopher Hampton and an 18 piece orchestra.Richard most recently completed his run in the West End production of Les Miserables, playing Factory Foreman and Combeferre whilst understudying Javert. Some of his other theatre credits include: Sky Masterson in Guy and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Reuben and covering Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium), understudy Chris in Miss Saigon (Prince Edward), understudy Fiyero in Wicked (Original UK & Ireland Tour), Strephon in Sasha Regan's All-Male Iolanthe (UK Tour), Jason in Myth (Other Palace), Farmer in Oklahoma! (Royal Albert Hall) and Man 1 in Closer Than Ever (Pheasantry).Richard has co-hosted our other podcast The West End Frame Show twice, but this is his first time In The Frame! In this episode Richard discusses all-things Rebecca and speaks candidly about why the past year has been a challenging for him. Richard also speaks about how he got into theatre and lots more!Rebecca runs at the Charing Cross Theatre until Saturday 18th November 2023. Visit www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Our chapter opens in Marlow, that bustling, lively, river-side town, with our esteemed travellers - sweet-natured, mischief-prone Harris, considered and affable George, our ever-observant narrator, and that whirling dervish canine companion, Montmorency. We voyage through history, through crumbling stone walls hiding whispered secrets, and the idyllic country paths teeming with long-lost summers roaming in the fragrance of memory.Venture upstream towards Sonning and stand before the grandeur of Bisham Abbey, a relic of time, graced by the footsteps of Anne of Cleves, Queen Elizabeth, and the infamous Knights Templar. Jeremiah's delightful prose brings alive the spectral shadows of the Lady Holy and the striking figures of history that graced its halls.Weary from the day's exploits, we escape to Hurley Village, a time-frozen alcove where the whispers of a thousand years echo in your ears. Savour the enigma of the infamous Medmenham monks, known widely as the "Hell Fire Club." Explore an Abbey that promises a world of stern and strange, pious Cistercian monks cloaked in silence, and the curious, irreverent jesters who dared to disturb it centuries later.Explore the myriad faces of the delightful Montmorency as his mortal enmity with cats leads to more than one incident of hilarious tom-foolery. His antics are sure to leave you chortling in delight. And who can forget the escapade at the Civil Service Stores, where a fox-terrier brought forth a pandemonium that would make even the strongest crumble.Steer with us through breath-taking landscapes bathed in the golden light of sunset, and down to the sombre bareness that trails Henley. Discover a mirthless departure from Marlow, an impressive procession of man, beast, and some adorable drifters. Beware the steam launches, the bane of every rowing gentleman's existence, as our trio engages in a saga of exciting encounters.A chance consumption of river water, a sobering encounter with a peaceful dog, and a mysteriously disappearing Harris (along with that day's dinner), make sure that adventure never veers too far from our unsuspecting heroes. 

Ric Lee, drummer with supergroup Ten Years After, recalls his time living in Sonning and playing at the two biggest pop festivals in history - Woodstock and the Isle of Wight (1970).

Although Phil knows the area and has lived here most of his life, he's the relatively new Head Teacher at Sonning Primary C of E School. Phil tells us about his plans for the school and, er, his pig - Pablo!

Ben Irish / @bencirish, from Portsmouth, England, currently can be seen as Pabbie in the West End production of Frozen! Training: Arts Educational Theatre: 9to5 The Musical (Savoy Theatre, London); Guys and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning); The Toxic Avenger (Arts Theatre, London); GHOST The Musical (Asia tour); Sasha Regan's All Male HMS Pinafore (UK tour); Ultimate Broadway (Shanghai Culture Square); Sasha Regan's All Male Pirates of Penzance (UK Tour); Cinderella (Stag Theatre); Great British Musicals (St James Theatre); Dick Whittington (Grove Theatre); West End Heroes (Dominion Theatre); 42nd Street Gala (London Palladium); Three Composers, Three Countries (Landor Theatre); Cinderella (Wakefield Theatre Royal); London the Summer Musical (Sunway Amphitheater, Malaysia); Snow White (Grand Theatre Blackpool); Broadway to Westend (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); Jack and the Beanstalk (Malvern Theatre). https://builtforthestage.com/ - fill out the form and ask about our next fitness challenge! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Irish / @bencirish, from Portsmouth, England, currently can be seen as Pabbie in the West End production of Frozen! Training: Arts Educational Theatre: 9to5 The Musical (Savoy Theatre, London); Guys and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning); The Toxic Avenger (Arts Theatre, London); GHOST The Musical (Asia tour); Sasha Regan's All Male HMS Pinafore (UK tour); Ultimate Broadway (Shanghai Culture Square); Sasha Regan's All Male Pirates of Penzance (UK Tour); Cinderella (Stag Theatre); Great British Musicals (St James Theatre); Dick Whittington (Grove Theatre); West End Heroes (Dominion Theatre); 42nd Street Gala (London Palladium); Three Composers, Three Countries (Landor Theatre); Cinderella (Wakefield Theatre Royal); London the Summer Musical (Sunway Amphitheater, Malaysia); Snow White (Grand Theatre Blackpool); Broadway to Westend (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); Jack and the Beanstalk (Malvern Theatre). https://builtforthestage.com/ - fill out the form and ask about our next fitness challenge! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long time Sonning resident, Peter van Went shares some of the history of the village. Peter has been associated with Reading Bluecoat School for many years and since retiring as a full time teacher he is now archivist for the school. Peter knows so much about Sonning that we'd never get it all into half an hour. We'll save that for his return. I hope you enjoy it. Rob Jones

My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor is the choice for this month's Church Times Book Club. On the podcast this week, Canon Richard Lamey, who has written this month's essay about the book, is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick. Read the essay here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2023/2-june/books-arts/book-club/book-club-my-father-s-house-by-joseph-o-connor My Father's House is a historical thriller set in Rome in 1943, when the city was under Nazi occupation. The story follows the journey of a group of Jews, diplomats, and escaped Allied prisoners who try to flee Italy. They take refuge in the Vatican City, and their escape is facilitated under the guise of a choir, by a courageous Irish priest. Tension builds as the Gestapo begin to suspect the priest's secret operation. The novel is based on a true story, and is a retelling of the workings of the Rome Escape Line, covering the heroic work of Mgr Hugh O'Flaherty. My Father's House is published by Harvill Secker at £20 (Church Times Bookshop £18); 978-1-78730-082-8. Canon Richard Lamey is the Rector of St Paul's, Wokingham, and Area Dean of Sonning, in the diocese of Oxford. The Church Times Book Club is run in association with the Festival of Faith and Literature: https://faithandliterature.hymnsam.co.uk Sign up to receive the free Book Club email once a month. Featuring discussion questions, podcasts and discounts on each book: churchtimes.co.uk/newsletter-signup Discuss this month's book at facebook.com/groups/churchtimesbookclub Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader

Tim and his wife and family came to Sonning just a few years ago. In that time, Tim's had a big impact at Sonning Cricket Club, so this is quite a sporty Buzzcast.

John Irvine had not long started his job as Sonning's lockkeeper when we recorded this back in 2020. We'll be doing an update soon - will the tea room be re-opening?

Cathy Haill has lived in Sonning for many years but she also spends a lot of time in London because her fascinating job is as a curator of popular culture for the V&A museum. Cathy's latest project is Imagining Musicals - which runs until 4th June - details here .

Nigel has been on the Sonning round (north of the Bath Road) for almost 20 years - really?? He has some famous names on his round!

A Waikato hapū is calling on the Hamilton City Council to immediately abandon any plans to develop what Māori say is an historic pā site. The one-hectare site in Claudelands is home to the Sonning carpark just across the Waikato River from the CBD, but the council is keen to develop high-rise housing there. Ngāti Wairere says as mana whenua they are feeling excluded from any decision making. Andrew McRae reports.  

Romeo Miller vs Master P. Knicks 8 game win streak: Are they for real? The MVP of the NBA is hard to determine. Jermaine Dupri & Da Brat vs Bow Wow. Wizards are 1-10 their last 11 games. Anthony Davis injury was worse than projected: expected out 2-3 months. The NBA is wide open. Lyfe Jennings and Trey Songz are wilding. Pistons take Bojan Bogdanovic off the trading block. Mat Ishbia purchases the Phoenix Suns. The Bulls have a disconnect with Zach Lavine and are frustrated with his chemistry with DeMar DeRozan. Wally Whirl disses Tyrese Haliburton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingknown-nba-music-talk/support

A Treaty of Waitangi claim has been filed by Ngaati Wairere over a proposed housing project in Hamilton, which would be on top of a historical site. The development is planned for the Sonning car park, owned by the Hamilton City Council and built on top of the Opoia Pā, whose rangatira, Poukawa, signed the Treaty of Waitangi. Ngaati Wairere historian Wiremu Puke says Hamilton doesn't have much knowledge of its Māori history, and the council is sanctioning the destruction of history. Mr Puke spoke to Kim Hill.

Mike & Producer Tom head outside for a very special edition of 'Waterfall' recorded whilst walking on a glorious afternoon between Reading and Sonning. And joining the dynamic duo is none other than CCW's Chief Executive, Emma Clancy, who reflects on the role of CCW within the industry. Tom also reveals everything you could ever want to know about CCW's exciting new 'Walking with Water' initiative.    Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk   TIMESTAMPS   3:41 - The walk begins 8:35 - Producer Tom explains CCW's ‘Walking with Water' initiative 17:06 - Emma speaks about the role of CCW within the water sector and beyond 31:45 - Farewell and close     SHOW NOTES   Waterfall's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ https://www.walkingwithwater.org.uk/

The Bucks took game four against the Bulls once again dominating them in their 119-95 win. Justin Garcia broke down the game and was joined by Greg Matezk and Ben Brust during the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Carson (understudy Javert in Les Misérables) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew & Richard discuss Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Maria Friedman & Friends: Legacy (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Award nominations, Newsies, Pamela Anderson and lots more.Richard is currently playing the Factory Foreman and Combeferre in the West End production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre. He's also the first cover for Javert and Fight Captain. Richard joined Les Mis in 2019 when the show re-opened at the Sondheim, and also appeared in the show's concert production during the pandemic. Just a few of Richard's other credits include: Sky Masterson in Guy and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Novello), understudy Chris in Miss Saigon (Prince Edward), understudy Fiyero in Wicked (Original UK & Ireland Tour), Strephon in Sasha Regan's All-Male Iolanthe (UK Tour), Jason in Myth (Other Palace), Farmer in Oklahoma! (Royal Albert Hall) and Man 1 in Closer Than Ever (Pheasantry).Richard previously co-hosted the eighth episode of The West End Frame Show whilst he was playing Reuben and covering Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium).Follow Richard on social media: @RichardCarson21 Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Why do I have a pickup truck? What do you have to worry about if you pick up salvage/discarded furniture? (had a stream glitch - so it picks up here) https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1050485659 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cigargoyle/support

Daymond John took down a tweet praising Minister Louis Farrakhan's speech at DMX funeral. Once Daymond removed the tweet he began to apologize and say things about the Minister. Brothas need to stop allowing certain people son them. Join Our Website For Uncensored News Reports https://africandiasporanews.org Download Our New African Diaspora News Channel App Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.africandiasporanews.appiOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/african-diaspora-news-channel/id1540033818 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/advise-media-network/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/advise-media-network/support

Megismerhetik a legnagyobb élő zeneszerzőt, akik meghallgatják a Zeneszerzőnők következő epizódját. Ha kételkednek szavaimban, higgyenek azoknak a zeneszerzőknek, akik a BBC Music Magazine felmérésén rá szavaztak. Saariaho az elmúlt 10 évben már elnyerte a Grammy, a Polar és a Sonning zenei díjat.

In this episode I talk to Professor Alastair Driver, environmental powerhouse and Director at Rewilding Britain. The interview was so long that I had to split it into two parts, so Part 1 covers the basics of rewilding and a lot more besides. Ali is a very engaging and passionate speaker, so this podcast and Part 2 are a must for anyone interested in the subject. I held the interview at Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve in Sonning, near Reading. This tiny LNR is named after the man himself for the work he put into making it, and it is an oasis of peace, calm and nature. You can see the photos and read more at https://www.whatifyoujustleaveit.info/rewilding-pioneer/ali-driver but this and the next episodes are less about the photos and more about the man. Any comments and reviews very welcome, and thank you for listening.

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What a whopper, this month's podcast is over 4 hours long. We have a great guest in the form of Chris Pearson or CP as he's well known. An angler who is part of the history of carp fishing and a guy who was fortunate to catch a carp only a few people can claim to have held, the incredible "EYE" from Sonning Eye. Chris was full of passion as we took a trip down memory lane and what a trip it was. Mark and Mark also discuss rigs, wine, and mince pies along the way. 

Joe continues exploring the 1956 Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady with guests Charles Edwards (Higgins in the Australian tour of MFL, directed by Julie Andrews); Martin Fisher (Higgins, the Mill at Sonning); Anna O'Byrne (Eliza, Sydney Opera House / Australian tour); and Liz Robertson (Eliza in the UK tour / 1979 London revival, and wife of the late Alan Jay Lerner). My Fair Lady: Part Two features Anna O'Byrne singing 'Without You', Martin Fisher performing 'I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face', and the second half of the PBP My Fair Lady quiz! We really hope you enjoy Piece by Piece. If you do, please tell us about it by sharing your thoughts on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram

Joe is joined by four incredible guests to explore Lerner and Loewe’s iconic 1956 musical My Fair Lady. They are: Charles Edwards (Higgins in the Australian tour of MFL, directed by Julie Andrews); Martin Fisher (Higgins, the Mill at Sonning); Anna O'Byrne (Eliza, Sydney Opera House / Australian tour); and Liz Robertson (Eliza in the UK tour / 1979 London revival, and wife of the late Alan Jay Lerner). My Fair Lady: Part One features Liz Robertson performing ‘Wouldn’t it Be Loverly' and the first half of the PBP My Fair Lady quiz! We really hope you enjoy Piece by Piece. If you do, please tell us about it by sharing your thoughts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

"In Lullabies for the Lost. "Eight souls come together to share their secret stories as they desperately try to escape their self-created limbo. Looking at modern mental health and exploring depression, social anxiety, childlessness, hoarding and eating disorders, Lullabies for the Lost remains full of humour and ultimately hope, especially when there’s a helping paw to hold. Directed by Zoe Ford Burnett (Associate Director on The Lehman Trilogy, London and New York), it will star also Duncan Wilkins and Rosalind Blessed, alongside Kate Tydman (Top Girls, National Theatre), Helen Bang (Dancing with the Devil, Sadler’s Wells), Hildegard Neil (Antony and Cleopatra, Folio Films), Liam Mulvey (Kingsglaive, Square Enix), Nick Murphy (The Black Veil, UK tour), Chris Porter (Pressure, UK tour and Park Theatre) and Chris Pybus (Towards Zero, Mill at Sonning)." 7TH, 15TH, 17TH, 18TH, 21ST, 23RD, 25TH, 29TH AND 31ST OF JANUARY, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS, £16.50(£12.50), OLD RED LION THEATRE, LONDON https://www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/lullabies-for-the-lost.html Photography by Adam Trigg (apologies for cropping your work for podcast artwork purposes). (JUST OUT OF THE PRESS NIGH FOR THIS) All thoughts and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the individual expressing them at the time of recording, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Standard, Milk In A Wineglass & Hicks Entertainment. I, Yann Sicamois - sound in body and mind - shall never apologize to an angry mob under any circumstances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-the-wooden-path/message

Ekots korrespondent Staffan Sonning lägger skorna på hyllan, efter ett halvt liv på resande fot för Sveriges Radio. Medverkande: Staffan Sonning (Global ekonomi).

Paul talks to Chris Clark of Sonning Vintage Watches in this interview with a trusted watch dealer...

The boys are back in town after an insane bachelor party - but can't give you too many details about it - YET. But they will teach you about sunning, play you some tunes, and talk to you about belly button lint.

On Balls Radio today Phil Dobbie suggests someone parks a Go Home van outside No. 10 – one of the vans used to tell migrants to leave. It seems only fair. So will she leave today – or will she just set out the steps to determining a timetable that can be used to prepare a plan for her eventually leaving date? The decision probably won’t rest with her – listen in to find out how you can tell when you are not wanted any more, and more about the small village in Berkshire that she will be returning to.

On Balls Radio today Phil Dobbie suggests someone parks a Go Home van outside No. 10 – one of the vans used to tell migrants to leave. It seems only fair. So will she leave today – or will she just set out the steps to determining a timetable that can be used to prepare a plan for her eventually leaving date? The decision probably won’t rest with her – listen in to find out how you can tell when you are not wanted any more, and more about the small village in Berkshire that she will be returning to.

Starka minnen och dråpliga anekdoter. Hör Staffan Sonning (London) och Richard Myrenberg (Kigali), samt Filip Kotsambouikidis (trainee), i samtala med Johar Bendjelloul. Läs mer: Möt Radiokorrespondenterna på Södra teatern Om evenemanget på Södra bar: Träffa några av våra mest välkända och uppskattade röster som nu åker hem efter år på resande fot. Möt också våra nya korrar på väg ut i världen. Precis bredvid, på Kristallen, kan du mingla med korrespondenter och ställa dina egna frågor.

„Naujienų pulsas“: Naujasis Baltijos muzikos akademijų orkestras rengia turą Rygoje, Vilniuje ir Tartu; Garsi amerikiečių aktorė ir dainininkė Barbra Streisand švenčia 75-metį. Gausioje jubiliatės diskografijoje yra ir klasikinės muzikos albumas;Įžymus latvių dirigentas Mariss Jansons apdovanotas prestižiniu Danijos muzikinius apdovanojimu – Léonie Sonning fondo premija.Po to prisiminsime garsų lenkų estradinės muzikos pradininką, garsiojo tango „Paskutinį sekmadienį“ autorių Jerzy Petersburgskį, balandžio 20-ąją jam būtų sukakę 120 metų. Paskutinės laidos minutės prabėgs su belgų gitaristo Fransiso Goya‘os įrašais. Prieš kelis dešimtmečius jo romantine maniera skambinami ugningi ispaniški kūriniai buvo užkariavę visus eterio ruožus.

I veckan förhandlar Storbritannien om nya villkor för sitt EU-medlemskap, och sen väntar folkomröstning. Nästa vecka hålls februaris toppmöte inom EU. En av frågorna på bordet den här gången är om Storbritannien ska få nya villkor för sitt medlemskap i EU. Det är de nya villkoren som britterna sedan ska ta ställning till i en folkomröstning om landet ska vara kvar eller lämna EU, med i så fall svåröverskådliga konsekvenser för resten av Europa. Radiokorrespondenterna handlar i veckan om risken för en Brexit, som ett brittiskt utträde kallas. Vår Londonkorrespondent Staffan Sonning samtalar med Sveriges ambassadör i London, Nicola Clase, och Maria Borelius, journalist och författare, boende i London.

Nu har Grekland en ny -sista?- chans att undvika statsbankrutt och bli kvar inom Eurozonen. Den grekiska krisen inleddes för sex år sedan och var nära att dra med sig hela Eurozonen i fallet. Sedan dess har Staffan Sonning återkommande bevakat återkommande grekiska ödesstund. Nu är det dags igen. Grekland har haft en ny regering i tre dagar sedan nyvalet i söndags. En regering som säger sig vara fast besluten att genomföra alla de krav på landet som de internationella långivarna ställer som villkor för att ge landet ett tredje räddningspaket, den här gången på 86 miljarder Euro. Kommer det att lyckas?Är det den sista sista chansen som nu har inletts för landet som brukar beskrivas som demokratins vagga? Radiokorrespondenterna kommer den här gången från Atén, där Sveriges Radios Staffan Sonning är kvar efter att ha bevakat nyvalet.

Staffan Sonning, utrikeskorrespondent som bevakar London berättar om hur han på sitt första utrikesuppdrag hamnade mitt i massakern på Himmelska fridens torg och hur det påverkat honom senare i livet. Moderator: Robin Olin, P4 Världen Det här är en podd från Radiokorrespondenternas turnépremiär på Södra teatern i Stockholm 2015.

Idag står Grekland i fokus i Sonning i P1. En uppgörelse om ett tredje räddningspaket från de internationella långivarna är på väg, men räcker det? Kommer Grekland överleva som medlem i eurozonen och kommer eurozonen överleva i sin nuvarande form? Staffan Sonning pratar med gästerna Lars Calmfors, professor i internationell ekonomi vid Stockholms universitet, Sotiris Delis, moderat riksdagsledarmot som liksom många andra greker kom till Sverige på sjuttiotalet och Anette Nordgren, bosatt i Grekland sedan tjugoåtta år där hon är svensklärare vid Atens universitet och just har färdigställt en svensk grammatik på grekiska. Hur oroliga ska vi vara för att åka till Grekland på semester? Vår reporter Alfred Wreeby har varit ute och pratat med de resenärer som just nu står på resebyrån och bokar sin Greklandsresa, vad tänker dom? Kajsa Moström, informationschef på Apollo resebyrå kommer också hit och berättar hur resenärerna resonerar och vem som egentligen tjänar på att turister kommer till Grekland. Och så är förstås vår huskock Erik Videgård på plats med sin lilla kokplatta i studion. Idag lagar han grekisk husmanskost som lämpar sig för vilket ekonomisk läge som helst.

Dagens land i Sonning i P1 är Kina. Kinas ekonomi har börjat hacka, vilket bekymrar ganska många. Just idag är ämnet dessutom toppaktuellt eftersom Kina devalverade sin valuta i morse för att få fart på ekonomin. Hur påverkar det här resten av världen, inklusive Sverige? Vi pratar med Hanna Sahlberg, journalist, på väg att återuppta uppdraget som Sveriges Radios korrespondent i Kina, och Frederic Cho, fristående Kinarådgivare. Båda gästerna har alltså bott i Kina och Hanna Sahlberg är mitt i flytten tillbaka. Hur är det att bo i Kina och vilka byråkratiska besvärligheter kan man kan stöta på mitt i flyttlasset? Vi pratar också om Kinas ekonomi kopplat till sport. Snart börjar friidrotts-VM i Peking och 2022 invigs vinter-OS i samma stad. Varför är det så viktigt för Kina att anordna stora och dyra evenemang? Radiosportens Bengt Skött bevakade sommar-OS i Peking 2008 och berättar vad som är annorlunda med att arbeta med ett olympiskt spel i Kina jämfört med andra länder. Och så fortsätter det osa och fräsa i studion. Huskocken Erik Videgård har precis kommit ut med en kokbok om Sichuanköket och lagar tre små rätter på två små kokplattor. Det gäller bara att komma ihåg att slå av brandlarmet

Den här veckan bjuder Sveriges Radios ekonomikorrespondent Staffan Sonning på ekonomi och gastronomi! Tillsammans med gäster lotsar han oss genom Storbritannien, Kina och Grekland - tre länder i mer eller mindre ekonomisk kris. Hur blev det så och vilka konsekvenser kan det få för Sverige? Gäster i studion är Annika Winsth, chefsekonom på Nordea, Madeleine Klintebo, översättare bosatt i London och Nicola Clase, svensk ambassadör i Storbritannien. Med skral ekonomi får man dra in på det mesta, även på maten. Därför har stjärnkocken Erik Videgård packat upp sitt minikök i vår studio och lagar vardagsmat som passar i kristider. Programledare: Staffan Sonning Producent: Amanda Rydman korrespondenterna@sverigesradio.se

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Ekots ekonomikorrespondent Staffan Sonning om eventuellt nyval och nya stödpengar till Grekland. Vad räddar landet ur den ekonomiska krisen? Staffan Sonning har bevakat den ekonomiska krisen i Grekland sedan den började för fem år sedan. Han har sett fattigdomen öka, arbetslösheten nå rekordnivåer, sett fler och fler greker som letar i soptunnor och sover under pappkartonger i gränderna. I januari i år röstade grekerna fram en regering som lovade stopp för åtstramningarna. Men nu börjar missnöjet sprida sig också med den nya regeringen. Hur kommer den grekiska tragedin att sluta? Ekots östeuropakorrespondent Johanna Melén medverkar från Atén och Mats Persson, chef för tankesmedjan Open Europe finns med i studion i radiohuset i Stockholm.

Idag fredag sänds sista avsnittet av Uddén och Sonning från Almedalen. Hela programmet tillägnas publikens frågor och åsikter om korrespondenternas rapportering. Gäster är SVT:s utrikeschef Ingrid Thörnqvist och debattören Johan Ehrenberg. Vill ni fråga något eller klaga på korrarna, skriv då till mejladressen korrespondenterna@sverigesradio.se  

Idag får Staffan Sonning och Cecilia Uddén besök på scen av den amerikanska journalisten Amy Goodman, som leder det världsberömda radioprogrammet Democracy Now! om globala frågor och amerikansk utrikespolitik. Hör bland annat vad hon tänker om svenskars stora engagemang för klimatet.

När du ser svenskar som inte verkar vara släkt prata högljutt med varandra på gatan tidigt på morgonen, då vet du att något är på gång Utrikeskorrespondenterna Cecilia Uddén och Staffan Sonning har anlänt till Almedalen och sänder direkt från Sveriges Radios scen med internationella reflektioner över svenska utspel, tal och debatter. Måndagens program ägnas åt frågan om vem som blir Sveriges nästa utrikesminister. Och spelar det någon roll för omvärlden? Gäster på scen: Journalisterna David Isaksson och Sakine Madon.

The River Thames was recently selected as the winner of the international Theiss River Prize, an award which celebrates outstanding achievement in river management and restoration. Fifty years after being declared biologically dead, the Thames scooped the prize thanks to a dramatic turnaround in its environment. Environment organisations now say that the Thames is the cleanest it has been in more than 150 years, with almost 400 new habitats being created to allow wildlife back to the river which is now teeming with fish, and home to returning salmon, otter and sea trout populations. Helen Mark begins an exploration of the Thames at Woolwich in South East London with author, Iain Sinclair, who has described the river as a story of ruin and revival and the very lifeblood of London. Travelling west along the river to the Millennium Bridge, Helen meets up with Fiona Haughey. Fiona describes herself as an inter-tidal archaeologist and the river as one of the world's largest self-excavating sites and Helen joins her in a beachcombing search for some of the river's neolithic roots. Further along the river banks at Putney Bridge, Helen finds a group of volunteers from environmental charity, Thames 21. Led by Vic Richardson, the group are working on Project Habitat, an initiative to enhance certain areas of the River Thames by building artifical islands and river banks to encourage suitable habitats and attract wildlife. Leaving the city behind, Helen heads out into the Berkshire countryside where she meets Alastair Driver, conservation manager with the Environment Agency. Cycling along the river through Sonning-on-Thames, Alastair tells Helen how this particular stretch of water near his home now runs crystal clear in the summer and how sheer hard work along the whole of the Thames has resulted in this amazing clean-up story. Finally, Helen joins volunteer river warden, Dick Mayon White from the River Thames Society, a charity which aims to protect and preserve the river. Dick takes Helen for a stroll along a stretch of the river near Port Meadow and explains why it means so much to him and why it is so important to preserve the river for future generations.