Podcasts about St Davids

In this episode: The boatmances aboard St Davids run aground The new Chef is put through his paces and we meet some lovely new charter guests!  Support the Show.Click the link above to head over to Patreon where you can join our community & access ad-free, early release episodes from $2 per month (USD) or for $5 USD per month enjoy all the above perks AND our weekly bonus episode 'The Wrap Up' for Patreon subscribers only! You can also support us by clicking the link below to purchase a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaftdeckpodAs an entirely independent podcast, we appreciate ALL of your support!!! Ask us questions, give us your thoughts on the show or tell us what you'd like us to cover in future episodes at theaftdeckpod@gmail.com or DM us @theaftdeck.podMusic by: AudioCoffee (Denys Kyshchuk)

Released on the 1st of March 2024 St Davids Day Owen tells some of the tales and traditions involved with the Patron Saint of Wales Dewi Sant or St David. Join Owen at the firepit at the Heart of the Forest for another tale traditionally told . Welcome to the Time between Times Email Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Hope you are all well and have a fantastic week . Owen x

It was anything but a day of rest – a legendary St Davids Coxswain on his greatest test For local fisherman Dai Chant, volunteering on the St Davids lifeboat was perhaps inevitable. On 26 February 1989, the Mayday call came in for his most dangerous shout – to lead the rescue of four fellow fishermen, as their trawler Stephanie Jane dragged perilously towards South Bishop Lighthouse. Coxswain Chant takes us out into the boiling seas and rocky islands off the Pembrokeshire coast. From screaming winds to eerie silence as the lifeboat was submerged, we hear about the teamwork it takes to save lives in a violent storm. Awarded a Bronze Medal for his command of the rescue, Dai explains why the skill of his dependable crew made it a medal ‘for the whole boat'. 200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI    Interview by Adventurous Audio Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls    The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200   

This weekend the Right Reverend Dorrien Davies has been enthroned as the 130th Bishop of St Davids in a cathedral which is the mother church of a large diocese covering the west Wales counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. It's a part of Wales that Bishop Dorrien knows well – having studied at Lampeter, served as a curate in Llanelli and subsequently as parish priest in Llanfihangel Ystrad Aeron and at St Dogmaels before being made a Residentiary Canon at St Davids Cathedral in 2010. Five years ago he was appointed to a senior role as Archdeacon of Carmarthen; he's well-known and popular in the diocese. He succeeds the Rt Revd Joanna Penberthy who retired last year following a lengthy period of sick leave. Her time in office wasn't without controversy following a tweet for which she subsequently apologised in which she said “Never, never, never trust a Tory.” Bishop Dorrien was born and brought up in Abergwili near Carmarthen which is also where Llys Esgob – the Bishop's Palace – is situated. That's where Jonathan Thomas recorded a conversation earlier this week, covering a wide-range of topics and issues including climate change, historic churches, the management of differing opinions over same-sex blessings and the role of the Church in an election year. He also recalls growing up in the shadow of the Bishop's Palace in Abergwili, and his consecration service as a bishop in Bangor Cathedral last weekend.

This year All Things Considered marked the 900th anniversary of St David's recognition by Pope Callixtus II as patron saint of Wales, when he declared that two pilgrimages to St Davids were worth one to Jerusalem.Across the seven weeks between St David's Day and Easter this year, All Things Considered and Celebration celebrated the life and impact of this man whose feast day we mark every year but about whom we know relatively little.During the course of the series programmes were made examining David's relationships with Pembrokeshire, Brittany, Rome and Jerusalem – following in the footsteps of the saint himself, and asking what this medieval figure might have to teach us today. Jonathan Thomas introduces highlights from the series.

Nigel Stewart is the guest this week. He's published 4 books, and is currently working on his 5th. His latest book is Justinian's Daughters, based in St Davids in South Wales.We talked about imposter syndrome, staying grounded, how writing lyrics helps with writing novels, phrases that keep us focused such as 'let's make this better', and trusting the reader.Listen in at 13 minutes to hear about trusting the readerListen in at 22 minutes to hear about staying groundedNigel's social media linkshttp://Twitter.com/menigestewhttp://instagram.com/menigestewhttp://facebook.com/nigelstewartauthorNigel's websiteNigel's books - Justinian's Daughters; Secrets We Hide From Ourselves; The Lines Between Lies; Colouring InThings that came up in conversation:Episode 3 of WriteIf you would like to show your love for the podcast, please consider buying me a coffee through BuyMeACoffee.com. This gives you an opportunity to make a small, one-off donation - you are not committed to regular payments. Making the podcast earns me no money, and in fact costs me a fair bit, but I do it for the love, and because I have such fun talking with wonderful authors. Even if you can't afford to buy me a coffee, simply letting me know that you love the podcast means a lot to me. Please take a moment to leave a star rating, write a review, or share the episode with others you know who will benefit from listening in, or you can tag me in social media when you share an episode that you love with your followers.My website is http://www.zoerichards.co.uk and you can access the FREE Mini Reboot through this link.You can find me on TwiX and Instagram as @zoerichardsukAnd finally my debut novel, Garden of Her Heart, is published 20th June 2024. You can pre-order here or if you are on NetGalley you can request an ARC (advance reader copy) here.Happy writing, and may the words flow for you.

This week sees the Coronation of King Charles III. Whilst the Coronation service itself is rooted in ancient Christian traditions and symbols, it breaks new ground, with a ‘faith procession' of eight non-Christian clerics leading the way into Westminster Abbey, the presentation of ceremonial regalia involving Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and Jewish peers; Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a practising Hindu, reading from the Bible; the blessing shared by leaders of different Christian denominations; and the King being greeted by non-Christian faith leaders. As Prince of Wales, King Charles once said he would prefer to become ‘Defender of Faith' rather than ‘Defender of the Faith'. However, the King's oaths, central to the service, remain unchanged, including the promise to maintain ‘the Protestant Reformed Religion' as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. The oaths are, however, contextualised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, to illustrate the King's commitment to the multi-faith and diverse landscape in Britain. But what exactly does this centuries old title of ‘Fidei Defensor', ‘Defender of the faith', mean in practical terms at the dawn of King Charles' reign? What of the bigger picture - does it apply to us in Wales? Do we need one? And what of the place of other faiths? To discuss these issues, Rosa Hunt is joined by: The Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, Dean of St Davids; Alun Lenny, councillor, former mayor of Carmarthen and a non conformist lay preacher with the Annibynwyr Catherine Pepinster, a journalist specialising in religious affairs, and author of 'Defenders of the Faith, the British Monarchy, Religion and the Coronation'; And Akhandadhi Das, A Vaishnava Hindu teacher and theologian

Fr Matthew Roche-Saunders, a Catholic priest from the parish of Aberystwyth is in Rome, following in the footsteps of faithful pilgrims across the centuries. 900 years ago this year, as recorded by the English historian William of Malmesbury, Pope Callixtus II granted a privilege to St Davids to be of significant spiritual importance for pilgrims. As part of our 'In The Footsteps of David' series of programmes celebrating our patron saint, Fr Matthew explores the act of pilgrimage, hearing from others visiting places around the globe linked to Saint David, to understand more about this journey of faith.

As part of our series of programmes making the 900th anniversary of St David's international recognition, presenter and pastor Jonathan Thomas tries out a day in the life of St David. Jonathan's own contemporary religious traditions are quite different from the ancient practices of a Celtic saint. As he visits key locations in West Wales connected with David, and follows in his footsteps and practices (or their present-day equivalents) - what will he make of life lived in the style of a 6th century monk? And what will today's West Walians make of him? In this programme, Jonathan tries cold water immersion, street preaching, contemplative practices and more. Helping him along the way are St Davids' Cathedral librarian Mari James; Archdeacon of Ceredigion and dairy farmer Eileen Davis; and chaplain at the University of Wales Trinity St David, Emma Whittick. No day in the life of a saint is complete without a trusty band of followers: Jonathan is joined for part of the programme by students from Trinity St David's Lampeter Campus, and conducts some of his saintly duties in the contemplative environment of the campus' chapel, refectory and library.

This year marks 900 years since St David's place at the centre of Welsh identity was given international recognition by Pope Callixtus II. Two pilgrimages to St Davids, it was pronounced, were equivalent to one to Rome; a later version of this claims that three pilgrimages to the Pembrokeshire cathedral were equivalent to one pilgrimage to Jerusalem. But who really was St David, and what does he mean to us in 21st century Wales? for BBC Radio Wales, All Things Considered and Celebration are marking this anniversary during the seven weeks from St David's Day to Easter. We're exploring the locations connected with his story to understand what motivated him, how he's been seen across the centuries, and what he means to us now. We'll reflect themes linked to St David, and hear from contemporary pilgrims following in his footsteps, and we'll worship as David did. David's life and the stories which came to be told about him were from the very beginning shaped by an international dimension: David was given his status because of a relationship with Rome; he acquired his spiritual purpose because of a relationship with Jerusalem; his birth and upbringing involved a relationship with Brittany; while his spiritual leadership involved relationship with the whole island of Britain. In this programme Sarah Rowland-Jones investigates some deeper connections between our patron saint and the Holy City. The earliest biography of St David, written 500 years after his death, claimed that David travelled to Jerusalem and met the Patriarch, who declared him archbishop of all the the Britons. This may sound fanciful, but there is an abundance of evidence that early Christians actually did make that arduous journey to the Holy Land - not least from Britain. Not only that, David's famously austere monastic lifestyle is certainly indebted to the example set by the desert fathers, who lived in Egypt - a connection that David's earliest biographer, Rhigyfarch, explicitly acknowledges. Visiting the Garden of Gethsemane and the Old City of Jerusalem, Sarah searches for the historical context for a saint about whom so much has been written, but about whom so little is known for certain.

We talk through the Cardiff in detail looking for positives and how players (and supporters) could respond. We talk through what we would love to see after the game on Saturday and why. Plus - we discuss the local game, especially St Davids and fancy dress. Send us in your match reports from this weeks cup games or leave us your thoughts on our Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the true cost of food in a world facing war, inflation, and climate change? Jonathan Thomas discusses the ethics of food production with a panel of guests: Elizabeth Myendo is Tearfund's lead for disaster management in Southern and East Africa; Gerald Miles is an organic farmer based near St Davids; Victoria Shervington-Jones is a poultry farmer based near Newport, whilst Simon Bowkett is a chaplain and an upload beef and sheep farmer based in West Wales. In Britain, as in many other parts of the world, we have become accustomed to a ready supply of food on supermarket shelves at all times of the year, and at low prices. But with rising inflation - affecting not only consumers pockets but farmers' overheads - that situation may no longer continue. Combined with the effects of global warming and the climate crisis, some countries in Eastern Africa are facing severe droughts and catastrophic crop failure. And nearer home, the pressures on farmers are intense. Jonathan Thomas discusses the ethics food production and the extent to which Biblical teaching can give encouragement to growers.

Lots of chat about the Benetton game and Pembrokeshire rugby including a message to the Pembrokeshire Under 15's and Pembrokeshire College teams. We pick out our highs and lows from the Benetton game and look forward to where we can put that right in the Cardiff game. We look at some of the key results from Pembrokeshire last weekend and make our predictions for the coming week, including the big showdown between St Davids and Llangwm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Located just outside St Davids, in Pembrokeshire, the Bug farm is a visitor attraction with a difference. Founded by Dr Sarah Beynon an academic entomologist, ecologist and farmer and her partner, chef Andy Holcroft - together they're on a mission to enthuse people about insects. Food, farming, research and conservation are equally important strands for an otherwise traditional farm. They don't actually farm bugs on a commercial scale, rather their farming practices, including a herd of Welsh black cattle, arable crops and rich wildlife meadows all helps and informs, their research into tackling issues of sustainability in the food chain. Mariclare Carey Jones visits the Bug Farm to hear more about the secret world of bugs

Loads to talk about from week 1 of the #URC - should Tipuric have been carded, what else did he get away with, should there have been a penalty try with Giles yellow card and we discuss the comments on television and social media after the game. We take a look at a few key results from Pembrokeshire Rugby from last weekend, who are struggling, who are flying and who can't get a bus! The big question of the week is, what will Cardigan RFC be wearing as fancy dress when they visit St Davids this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gareth gets his own back at Shane after Shane's surprise welsh quiz on Saint Davids day. See who is more patriotic and wins the 13 questions. Will you be celebrating St Patrick's Day and did you celebrate St Davids day? It's always good to enjoy your life and these are some of the days to do it.  St Patrick's day is the day the earth glows green and we hope it's not from too many drinks. Remember to enjoy yourselves.Listen here while we explain the importance of balancing life and money for the things that are important to you.

Around two billion people around the world already eat insects on a regular basis - so why do so many feel squeamish at the the thought of incorporating bugs into our diets? The world is facing a food crisis, and entomologist Dr Sarah Beynon believes a more sustainable future involves farming insects for food. Sarah runs The Bug Farm and Grub Kitchen with her chef husband Andy in the UK's smallest city, St Davids in Pembrokeshire. Bug burgers made with grasshoppers and meal worms, and carrot-and-cricket cake all feature on the menu in the restaurant. The farm, which is also a research and education centre, wants to show visitors the importance of bugs and how we can produce food efficiently and sustainably. For example, did you know that without midges we wouldn't have chocolate?Jimmy chats to Sarah about environmental issues with the agricultural industry, and what needs to be done for a greener future.You can find out more about The Bug Farm here, and its latest conservation work here.On Jimmy's Farm: A New Podcast From History Hit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gav chats to Andy about his wide-ranging career that spans innovation, education, adventure, consulting, activism, sustainability, being a bin man and inventing a new sport. Andy is the founder and director of The TYF Group, an innovative and visionary social enterprise in St Davids, Pembrokeshire whose mission is to train revolutionaries by helping people fall so deeply in love with nature that it changes the way that they live. Andy is a connector, a story teller, an idea generator, a problem solver and a pioneer in helping Wales become the world's test lab for sustainability. Please have a listen and please do leave a review, rating and subscribe. Thank you. Learn more about TYF at www.tyf.com

Mark Steel returns to Radio 4 for a fifth series of the award winning show that travels around the country, researching the history, heritage and culture of six towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness, and does a bespoke evening of comedy in each one. As every high street slowly morphs into a replica of the next, Mark Steel's in Town celebrates the parochial, the local and the unusual. From Corby's rivalry with Kettering to the word you can't say in Portland, the show has taken in the idiosyncrasies of towns up and down the country, from Kirkwall to Penzance, from Holyhead to Bungay. This edition comes from St Davids, Pembrokeshire, which is technically a city - with the emphasis on the technically. He discusses lifeboats, art and wildlife, and discovers that in this sleepy coastal community, they are sometimes very rude but sometimes very, very friendly. Almost too friendly. But only if you're into that sort of thing. From January 2014. Written and performed by ... Mark Steel Additional material by ... Pete Sinclair Production co-ordinator ... Trudi Stevens Producer ... Ed Morrish.

In todays episode, Archdeacon Dorrien shares his wisdom and insight from 33+ years of ministry. We discuss the significance of the resurrection, the importance of prayer and the reality of ministry in the 21st Century. If you've always wanted to know what an Archdeacon gets up to then, this could be the podcast for you. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SophieWhitmarsh?locale.x=en_GB)

In this episode, I talk with Archdeacon of St Davids, Venerable Paul Mackness. Archdeacon Paul is a huge fan of Agatha Christie, and talks about her faith, the book that he has written about her, and the way that her writing has been so influential in his own faith. He talks about Poirot and Miss Marple, about Christies simplistic yet well rounded theology that is woven into each of her novels, with subtlety and style.Support the show (https://paypal.me/SophieWhitmarsh?locale.x=en_GB)

Sorry, no Canada or politics in this episode. Instead on the national day of celebration in Wales, St Davids Day, Rhys takes the chance to talk about the druids. The legendary celtic mystics who have inspired Merlin and Gandalf, and called Wales home 2400 years ago.

We have a BONUS show for you! Author DREW DAVIES is an author published by Bookouture and he writes funny, romantic heartwarming stories. He has a fantastic short vlog on Twitter where he breakdown his word of the day. A fantastic quick watch for any writer. And despite the name Davies and March the 1st being St Davids day, Drew is NOT Welsh! His latest book is called With or Without You It could have happened to anyone. But it happened to my husband. Wendy's life can be neatly divided into two. After her husband's car accident, and his coma, she is left to put together the pieces of their marriage. But should she feel guilty about living while his life is on pause? And when – if – he wakes up, will he still love the person she has become? Not ONLY is this a bonus show, but CJ will also be joined by a special guest host KRISTEN BAILEY! As a fellow Bookouture author she will know exactly what questions to ask and we hope, have stories to tell! Join us Monday the 1st of March 2021 at 8pm UK time for a LIVE fun interactive chat show! FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer Todays BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION sponsor is ► Dale Roberts. @selfpubwithdale. BOOK - The Amazon Self Publisher: How to Sell More Books on Amazon. "Practical content regarding keyword research, promotional strategies and getting reviews." You wrote the book. And now it's published. But you're not getting any sales! What gives?! Most people would have you believe self-publishing on Amazon is easy. Yet, why aren't you seeing the results? Please support the authors that support this show and check out Dales book. Thank you. We really appreciate you being part of our family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support

The St Davids Symphony Of Sounds by Philip Robinson. An audio selection of people, places, events, music, things, wildlife; old and new, long-standing and transient, conventional and wayward. A sonic tapestry in 4 parts of the rich and varied community of St Davids, Exeter. Most tracks recorded within St David's by PR in Summer 2020, except where otherwise stated. Part of 'Our Big Project', Exeter Community Centre, September 2020. The 4th Movement: 22' 32” River Exe at Miller's Bridge Pig Noise Boys 'The White, Dawn' (David Axford & PR, 2017) Leonard Lawrence talking about the war (recorded by Laura Denning) Jo singing 'Silly Games' (Shilhay Community 2011) on The Iron Bridge humming to the Cathedral bells (2000) Zorro talking about masking loss (interviewed by Sasi Phongploenpis & Gordon Chang, 'Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots', 2013) Alison Whittall, Andi Tobe, Gill Unstead singing (in Richard III performance, Emma Brown as Lord Grey being executed, 2001) various door bells, very squeaky door (2008) Celia Drummond speaking a train announcement Hugh McCann talking about people rushing Ray and Laura 'In The Face Of' performance (Phoenix Arts Centre 2011) Ryan Maddocks talking about being a chef at the YMCA Vespers from St Michael's and All Angels Church (recorded in Lockdown by Ku Sun-Tzu, remixed by PR) Mike McInerney 'Humbox interlude 2' Raven Words reading 'I Write' The intros and outros are spoken by Willow Wilkie Robinson (6) and Esah Bleham (5) Learn more about Crediton Radio and get involved: www.creditonradio.org

The St Davids Symphony Of Sounds by Philip Robinson. An audio selection of people, places, events, music, things, wildlife; old and new, long-standing and transient, conventional and wayward. A sonic tapestry in 4 parts of the rich and varied community of St Davids, Exeter. Most tracks recorded within St David's by PR in Summer 2020, except where otherwise stated. Part of 'Our Big Project', Exeter Community Centre, September 2020. The 3rd Movement: 22' 20” Bold Set Of Ruffians 'Wonderous Love' (Nick Peed & PR) Abdullah Kuzu talking about being a refugee (interviewed by Richard Bradbury & Anita Nathwani, 'Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots', 2013)   Exeter College students en masse, Queen Street children's Tap Dancing Class (2004) Hannah Reynolds talking about the mulberry tree Luke Tindall 'Swallow' (St David's Ambience Society cd 1997) Stéphanie d'Haussy talking about debate and tolerance John Sealey talking about what now children speaking Shakespeare: Kate, Georgia, Anna, piano by Mary Robinson ('Macbeth' film soundtrack 1995) Sean talking about being a Big Issue seller, Exeter Central Mike McInerney 'Humbox interlude 1' Lutfa Hassan talking about her sari (interviewed by Mona Hassan & Nazima Khan, 'Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots', 2013) Seat Of The Pants Orchestra with Aaron Jeffery, Vaughan Gallavan, PR (live soundtrack to 'Cops', a Buster Keaton silent movie, 2010) Tania 'In The Face Of' performance (Phoenix Arts Centre 2011) The intros and outros are spoken by Willow Wilkie Robinson (6) and Esah Bleham (5) Learn more about Crediton Radio and get involved: www.creditonradio.org

The St Davids Symphony Of Sounds by Philip Robinson. An audio selection of people, places, events, music, things, wildlife; old and new, long-standing and transient, conventional and wayward. A sonic tapestry in 4 parts of the rich and varied community of St Davids, Exeter. Most tracks recorded within St David's by PR in Summer 2020, except where otherwise stated. Part of 'Our Big Project', Exeter Community Centre, September 2020. The 2nd Movement: 20' 53” Jamie 'In The Face Of' performance (Phoenix Arts Centre 2011) workmen working, Kelvin Lacy talking about plumbing and plastering Pig Noise Boys 'The Quiet, I See' (David Axford & PR, 2017) unknown local woman talking about the dairy (recorded by Laura Denning) Alex Hibberd talking about the Mulberry Tree Cafe Fadi Al Naji performing at Refugee Music Night (with David Heathfield) The Price family talking about the dairy (recorded by Laura Denning) various dogs V&P Big Band 'Black Dog' (Vaughan Gallavan & PR 2007) Dorleta Diego talking about exercise Gina Richards talking about the Veitch Lamp Post Trail Royal Albert Memorial Museum clocks (1996) Ginny Baker talking about working at Exeter Community Centre as the West of England School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (recorded by Laura Denning) Bux freestyle rapping a song with PR (2011) Vespers from St Michael's and All Angels Church (recorded in Lockdown by Ku Sun-Tzu) The intros and outros are spoken by Willow Wilkie Robinson (6) and Esah Bleham (5) Learn more about Crediton Radio and get involved: www.creditonradio.org

The St Davids Symphony Of Sounds by Philip Robinson. An audio selection of people, places, events, music, things, wildlife; old and new, long-standing and transient, conventional and wayward. A sonic tapestry in 4 parts of the rich and varied community of St Davids, Exeter. Most tracks recorded within St David's by PR in Summer 2020, except where otherwise stated. Part of 'Our Big Project', Exeter Community Centre, September 2020. The 1st Movement: 22' 57” dawn chorus (recorded by Rollo 2016) Laura Blatherwick playing piano Hugh McCann talking about a mystery Strange Bedfellows (Keith Hunter, Matthew Shepherd, John Sealey & PR, live musical soundtrack to England v Argentina football match, 2002) Lutfa Hassan talking about coming to Exeter (interviewed by Mona Hassan & Nazima Khan, 'Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots', 2013) metal bannister down steps to Exe Street Jamie Sexby 'Approach' (St David's Ambience Society cd 1997) River Exe sluice gate adjusters Leonard Lawrence talking about coal and the railway (recorded by Laura Denning) Spectrum Choir 'Spectrum - Say My Name' (Devon's first and thus far only LGBT+ choir) Karen Cunningham talking about a hug Exeter College students theatre workshop (1999) Children Of The Drone performance at St Michael's and All Angels Church (with Henry Tomkins, Matthew Watkins, Matthew Shepherd, Simon Egan, Keith Hunter, James Turner & PR, 2003) Jade Rowden talking about singing and living at the YMCA Paul Simon 'Northern Line', concert in St Thomas, the night before his Jolly Porter Folk Club show, St David's Hill, 1965 The intros and outros are spoken by Willow Wilkie Robinson (6) and Esah Bleham (5) Learn more about Crediton Radio and get involved: www.creditonradio.org

As the Church in Wales begins to celebrate its centenary, Roy Jenkins looks at the difficult circumstances attending the birth of this national institution from the remnants of the Church of England in Wales. The feud between church and chapel which haunted the Wales of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was as divisive as Brexit, and actually lasted longer. When disestablishment finally happened in 1920, much against its will the Church found its status severely reduced, and its financial assets effectively nationalised. The argument back then was that only a minority of Christians in Wales worshipped in church; with the decline of non-conformism, that position has now been reversed. Featuring interviews with John Davies, Archbishop of Wales, Joanna Pemberthy, Bishop of St Davids, together with Professor Norman Doe, Professor Densil Morgan and one of the Church's youngest clerics, Dean Roberts, the programme looks at the Church's historical legacy, and the impact that has had on its mission today. This programme was first broadcast in January 2020.

Mike Chant talks openly and honestly about his journey of faith, and how that hasn't always been straightforward, but at the heart he has always recognised that Love and Jesus have been at the heart of his faith. He talks about his music, life in St Davids, and how he became Mayor of Britains smallest City. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SophieWhitmarsh?locale.x=en_GB)

In the latest programme of the monthly series, Mishal Husain introduces dispatches from: Vincent Ni on a Chinese man who, like him, has come to Britain and is in his mid-thirties - but there the similarities abruptly end. What does living here undocumented mean in practical terms and why does he do it? With the approach of Holocaust Memorial Day, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Adam Shaw reflects on the striking contemporary relevance of his own father's refugee status and escape from Nazi persecution in places as varied as a country estate in Northumberland and a "Lord of the Flies"-like "school" in Scotland. In a letter addressed to his father's grandchildren, he reveals how this child refugee managed to survive largely alone and ponders whether this story is as remote from our experience as we might first imagine. Emilie Filou visits Pembrokeshire to meet the bug champions of St Davids and how an entomologist's start-up, created with her chef husband, is trying to influence how children think about what they eat. Can their bold ideas wreak a revolution in the city of the country's patron saint? In Kent petrol-head Martin Gurdon ponders the reasons for - and implications of - today's teenagers not driving as much as previous generations. And in Middlesbrough, Martin Vennard finds that while the town is proud of its explorer son 250 years on from James Cook's exploration of the Antipodes, it doesn't necessarily know a great deal about him. And that matters, he says, because Cook's life has significant contemporary relevance for today's Tees-siders. Producer: Simon Coates

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Charlotte Smith goes on a trip down memory lane, visiting St Davids in Pembrokeshire. It's the area where she spent many of her childhood summer holidays - but a place she hasn't been back to in forty years. She meets the family still running the farm and campsite where she used to stay as a child, learns how to forage for food in rock pools along the shore, and discovers that the 21st century has found a new use for a disused slate quarry. Life may be very different from how it was in the 1970s, but Charlotte finds nostalgia in the unchanging nature of the Welsh landscape. Produced by Emma Campbell.

The Three Hares Symbol The symbol of three hares in a circle joined together at the ears is found in many religions all over world. No one knows the exact meaning of the symbol. ⦁    There is a German riddle concerning the motif of the three hares is quite describing: ⦁     Three hares sharing three ears, yet every one of them has two. This design features three hares, which are shown chasing each other / running in a circle, and joined together at their ears. Although one might expect three hares to have a total of six ears, the ones in the motif have only three ears in total.  Due to an optical illusion, however, it looks as though each hare has a pair of ears. The Three Hares Motif is A Cross-Cultural Symbol with Numerous Interpretations. This design has been uncovered in Buddhist caves that are 2500 years old.  It is found in some Christian churches throughout Europe, in Islamic art and in Judaism. Until recently there has been little awareness of its wide distribution, and peple are uncovering new examples all the time. Striking depictions of three hares joined at the ears have been found in roof bosses of medieval parish churches in Devon, 13th century Mongol metal work from Iran and cave temples from the Chinese Sui dynasty of 589-618. All cultures have interpreted this ancient symbol according to what is appropriate with their belief. In Christianity it has become a symbol of the trinity; Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Originally it may have represented the Triple Goddess.  The hare has a long history of being connected to the moon, as has the goddess. Academics are intrigued at the motif’s apparent prominence in Christian, Islamic and Buddhist holy contexts separated by 5,000 miles and almost 1,000 years. The Three Hares is an ancient motif found in various parts of the world.   Although the Three Hares is a motif shared by a number of cultures, it is likely that its symbolism changed as it crossed the different cultural barriers. Hence, this design probably has differing meanings in the many cultures where it is found. The earliest known examples of the Three Hares motif can be found in China. It can be seen on the ceilings of some of the temples in the Mogao Caves (also known as the Mogao Grottoes or the Cave of the Thousand Buddhas). There are at least 17 temples in this complex where the Three Hares motif is depicted on the ceiling.  The earliest motifs found in this Buddhist site near Dunhuang, Gansu Province, Western China, are thought to date back to the 6th century AD, when China was under the Sui Dynasty.  In the subsequent Tang Dynasty, the icon of the Three Hares continued to be used. Dunhuang, The town, is famous for a network of caves containing thousands of documents and fabrics from the Silk Road, which were sealed in about 1000 AD. The caves and their contents – preserved astonishingly well by the dry local climate – were rediscovered by Hungarian-born, British-based explorer Marc Aurel Stein, who trekked along the Silk Road a series of times between 1900 and 1930. Although China possesses the earliest known examples of this motif, it has been speculated that the Three Hares is not a Chinese design, and may have originated further west, perhaps from Mesopotamia, Central Asia, or the Hellenistic world.  This is based on the fact that many other artistic elements in the Mogao Caves are from the West.   Nevertheless, examples of the design from these proposed areas that predate those at the Mogao Caves have yet to be discovered. Beginning in the Han dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE), Dunhuang was an important stop on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that stretched from Chang’an (present-day Xi’an) in the east to Central Asia, India, Persia—and, eventually, the Roman Empire—in the west.   And during the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms (366-439), at Mogao, less than a day’s journey from Dunhuang, Buddhist monks began digging out hundreds of cave temples from the cliffs along the Daquan River. The caves were decorated with statues, murals and decorative images, and construction of new caves continued at Mogao for over 500 years. During the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907), three-hares images were painted on the center of the ceilings of at least 17 caves.  Typically, the circle of hares is surrounded by eight large lotus petals and forms the focal point of a large painted canopy covering the entire ceiling. The following photos show what some of these images look like today. The beautiful image from Cave 407 is the most familiar of all the three-hares designs at Dunhuang. The hares are surrounded by two bands of lotus petals against a background of feitian (celestial maidens) flying in the same direction as the hares.  Notice the hares’ eyes, all four legs, and the white scarves trailing from around their necks. Interestingly, this is the only one of the 17 cave images in which the three hares are clearly running in a counterclockwise direction. The three-hares image of Cave 305 is badly deteriorated. But close study clearly reveals the white triangular silhouette indicating the hares’ ears as well as parts of their bodies. In Cave 420, all that remains is the triangle formed by the hares’ three ears along with parts of their heads. In Cave 406, the rough white silhouettes of the three hares are clearly seen against a tan background.  It would require close examination to determine whether these white areas are places where a darker pigment of the original hares has changed color over time or the original pigment has peeled off to expose a white undercoat. In Cave 383, the slender hares are gracefully leaping with front and hind legs fully outstretched. In Cave 397, the white silhouette of one hare and parts of the other two are still clearly visible. It appears that bits of the original pigment remain, although its tone may have changed over time. In some places all the paint has peeled off, exposing the beige clay. The images of the three hares in Cave 205 are very well preserved. Less so for the images in Caves 144 and 99. In addition to the caves shown above, the three hares motif also appears in Caves 200, 237, 358 and 468 from the Middle Tang dynasty (781-847) and Caves 127, 139, 145 and 147 from the Late Tang dynasty (848-906). (In Cave 127, the artist—either by carelessness or design—has created a unique variation of the three-hares image. Each hare’s ears are together, and the ears of all three hares form a Y-shaped pinwheel instead of the usual triangle.) Of all 17 three-hares images, the one in Cave 139 is the most detailed. This image is also the best preserved—perhaps because the cave is accessible only through a small elevated opening on the right side of the entryway to Cave 138. The three hares are tan against a light green background and are surrounded by eight lotus petals. Each hare is beautifully drawn in pen-like detail, with clearly visible features, including mouth, nose, eyes (with eyeballs!), all four legs, feet (including toes!) and tail. Even the fur on the stomach, breast, legs and head of each rabbit is shown. Four Hares at Guge There is also at least one site in present-day Tibet with puzzling images of hares sharing ears.  Images of four hares sharing four ears can be found in the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Guge, which thrived from the mid-10th century until its defeat in 1630.  On the ceiling of Guge’s White Temple are 314 painted panels, and one of these panels has two roundels, each showing four hares chasing each other in a clockwise direction…. Other Buddhist Images of Three and Four Hares Other Buddhist images of three and four hares occur in Ladakh, within the present Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.  At Alchi on the bank of the Indus River is a temple complex that was built in the late 12th to early 13th century while Alchi was within the western Tibetan cultural sphere. Within this temple complex, inside the Sumtsek, or Three-Tiered Temple, is a sculpture of Maitreya. On Maitreya’s dhoti are painted more than 60 roundels depicting scenes from the life of Buddha Sakyamuni. Each space between four such roundels is decorated with images with long-eared animals chasing each other in a clockwise direction. Some of the spaces show three animals sharing three ears, while others show four animals sharing four ears.” Dr Tom Greeves, a landscape archaeologist, has suggested the motif was brought to the West along the Silk Road. Dr Greeves, from Tavistock, Devon, said: “It is a very beautiful and stirring image which has an intrinsic power which is quite lovely. “We can deduce from the motif’s use in holy places in different religions and cultures, and the prominence it was given, that the symbol had a special significance. The Silk Road played an important role in the diffusion of the Three Hares motif. It was via this trade route that the Three Hares symbol found its way into the western part of China. Assuming that all later examples of the Three Hare motif have their origin in the ones found in China, then it is possible to say that the motif travelled along the Silk Road to distant lands as well. We don’t know for sure how the symbol travelled to the West but the most likely explanation is that they were on the valuable oriental silks brought to Western medieval churches to wrap holy relics, as altar cloths and in vestments. More than 1000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key staging point on the Silk Road, the famous network of trading routes which linked China with Central Asia and Iran, with branches into Tibet and South Asia. As well as commodities, the Silk Road saw religions and ideas spread great distances, and the researchers said this could be the key to the hare motif. Some later examples of this motif have been found in places such as Turkmenistan, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Germany, France, and England.  The objects on which the Three Hares motif have been found include glass, ceramics, coins, and textiles.  Many of these artifacts date to the time of the Pax Mongolica , i.e. the 13th century, a period when trade and the exchange of ideas between East and West flourished. The Three Hares appear on 13th century Mongol metal work, and on a copper coin, found in Iran, dated to 1281.[16][17][18] Another appears on an ancient Islamic reliquary from southern Russia. Another 13th or early 14th century Reliquary was from Iran from Mongol rule, and is preserved in the treasury of Cathedral of Trier Germany. On its base, the casket reveals Islamic iconography, and originally featured two images of the three hares. One was lost through damage.[19] In central Asian and Middle Eastern contexts the motif occurs • in glass (an Islamic medallion of ca. 1100, now in Berlin); • on ceramics (impressed pottery vessels at Merv, Turkmenistan in 12th c.; polychrome pottery from Egypt/Syria ca. 1200; a tile of ca. 1200, now in Kuwait); • woven on textile (four hares, 2nd quarter to mid-13th c., now in Cleveland); and • on a copper Mongol coin (Urmia, Iran, minted 1281-2). The other possibility is that the motif has a much older provenance, given the religious context in which the Three Hares motif turns up mostly in England, northern Germany, France …and with most of the symbols having either Anglo-Saxon, Celtic or semitic (Ashkenazi) medieval religious associations. In Britain the motif is most common in Devon where 17 parish churches contain roof bosses depicting the hares. On Dartmoor, it is known locally as “The Tinners’ Rabbits”, but there are no known associations with tin mining. Some claim that the Devon name, Tinners’ Rabbits, is related to local tin miners adopting it. The mines generated wealth in the region and funded the building and repair of many local churches, and thus the symbol may have been used as the miners signature mark.[21] The architectural ornament of the Three Hares also occurs in churches that are unrelated to the miners of South West England. Other occurrences in England include floor tiles at Chester Cathedral,[22] stained glass at Long Melford, Suffolk[A] and a ceiling in Scarborough, Yorkshire. The motif of the Three Hares is used in a number of medieval European churches, particularly in France (e.g., in the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyons)[23] and Germany. It occurs with the greatest frequency in the churches of the West Country of England. The motif appears in illuminated manuscripts,[24] architectural wood carving, stone carving, window tracery and stained glass. In South Western England there are nearly thirty recorded examples of the Three Hares appearing on ‘roof bosses’ (carved wooden knobs) on the ceilings in medieval churches in Devon, (particularly Dartmoor). There is a good example of a roof boss of the Three hares at Widecombe-in-the-Moor,[7] Dartmoor, with another in the town of Tavistock on the edge of the moor. The motif occurs with similar central placement in Synagogues.[2] Another occurrence is on the ossuary that by tradition contained the bones of St. Lazarus.[25] Where it occurs in England, the Three Hares motif usually appears in a prominent place in the church, such as the central rib of the chancel roof, or on a central rib of the nave. This suggests that the symbol held significance to the church, and casts doubt on the theory that they may have been a masons’ or carpenters’ signature marks.[1] There are two possible and perhaps concurrent reasons why the Three Hares may have found popularity as a symbol within the church. Firstly, it was widely believed that the hare was hermaphrodite and could reproduce without loss of virginity.[19] This led to an association with the Virgin Mary, with hares sometimes occurring in illuminated manuscripts and Northern European paintings of the Virgin and Christ Child. The other Christian association may have been with the Holy Trinity,[19][26] representing the “One in Three and Three in One” of which the triangle or three interlocking shapes such as rings are common symbols. In many locations the Three Hares are positioned adjacent to the Green Man, a symbol associated with the continuance of Anglo-Saxon or Celtic paganism. 16th century German scholar Rabbi Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, saw the rabbits as a symbol of the Diaspora. The replica of the Chodorow Synagogue from Poland (on display at the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora in Tel Aviv) has a ceiling with a large central painting which depicts a double headed eagle holds two brown rabbits in its claws without harming them. … There are examples elsewhere in Britain in a chapel in Cotehele, Cornwall, in medieval stained glass in the Holy Trinity church in Long Melford, Suffolk, in a plaster ceiling in Scarborough, North Yorks, and on floor tiles from Chester Cathedral and in the parish church in Long Crendon, Bucks. The hare frequently appears in the form of the symbol of the “rotating rabbits”. An ancient German riddle describes this graphic thus: Three hares sharing three ears, Yet every one of them has two.[2] This curious graphic riddle can be found in all of the famous wooden synagogues from the period of the 17th and 18th century in the Ashknaz region (in Germany) that are on museum display in Beth Hatefutsoth Museum in Tel Aviv, the Jewish Museum Berlin and The Israel Museum in Jerusalem. They also appear in the Synagogue from Horb am Neckar (donated to the Israel Museum). The three animals adorn the wooden panels of the prayer room from Unterlimpurg near Schwäbisch Hall, which may be seen in replica in the Jewish Museum Berlin. They also are seen in a main exhibit of the Diaspora Museum in Tel Aviv. Israeli art historian Ida Uberman wrote about this house of worship: “… Here we find depictions of three kinds of animals, all organized in circles: eagles, fishes and hares. These three represent the Kabbalistic elements of the world: earth, water and fire/heavens… The fact that they are always three is important, for that number . . . is important in the Kabbalistic context”.[2] Not only do they appear among floral and animal ornaments, but they are often in a distinguished location, directly above the Torah ark, the place where the holy scriptures repose…”  — Wikipedia: The Three Hares It seems also likely that the commonly seen medieval Christian or Jewish symbols may have been one of the fairly universally known pagan fertility symbols in the past: The Bavarian “Community of Hasloch’s arms[depicted below] is blazoned as: Azure edged Or three hares passant in triskelion of the second, each sharing each ear with one of the others, in chief a rose argent seeded of the second, in base the same, features three hares. It is said, “The stone with the image of three hares, previously adorned the old village well, now stands beside the town hall.” “Hares and rabbits have appeared as a representation or manifestation of various deities in many cultures, including: Hittavainen, Finnish god of Hares;[35] Kaltes-Ekwa, Siberian goddess of the moon; Jade Rabbit, maker of medicine on the moon for the Chinese gods, depicted often with a mortar and pestle;[13][36] Ometotchtli (Two Rabbits,) Aztec god of fertility, etc., who led 400 other Rabbit gods known as the Centzon Totochtin; Kalulu, Tumbuka mythology (Central African) Trickster god; and Nanabozho (Great Rabbit,) Ojibway deity, a shape-shifter and a cocreator of the world.[36][37] See generally, Rabbits in the arts.” — (Wikipedia) The Celts (and Anglo-Saxons, Germans, Dutch and French) all have a folklore of hares, eggs and spring ritual folklore, the Egyptians have their Hare goddess, over a whole district of province Hermopolis, and the hare was sacred and messenger to both Wenet and Thoth (deity of scribes, in kind with the Mayan hare deity who invented writing). Sacred, moon-gazing hares were sacred and associated with moon goddesses like Ostara, Ishtar, Innanna associated with renewal, rebirth and cycles of the moon … as were the Jewish kabbalistic and Persian triple hares, which had in common with the Chinese, Korean and Japanese ones that associated the hare with goddesses of immortality, who bore the task of pounding elixirs or rice-cakes. The first known literary reference is from A Survey of the Cathedral of St Davids published in 1717 by Browne Willis. It says: “In one key stone near the west end are three rabbits plac’d triangularly, with the backsides of their heads turn’d inwards, and so contriv’d that the three ears supply the place of six so that every head seems to have its full quota of ears. This is constantly shewn to strangers as a curiosity worth regarding.” The three hares are depicted in churches, chapels and cathedrals in France and Germany. The symbol has been found in Iran on a copper coin minted in 1281 and on a brass tray, both from the time of the Mongol Empire. Meanings of the Three Hares The symbol’s meaning remains obscure but the hare has long had divine and mystical associations in the East and the West.   Legends often give the animal magical qualities. It has also been associated in stories with fertility, feminity and the lunar cycle. The Three Hares symbolized different things for the different cultures who used it. In the absence of contemporary written records, however, these meanings can only be speculation. For example, in Christian Europe, one interpretation of the motif is that it symbolized the Holy Trinity, which may explain its depictions in churches.  The problem with this hypothesis is that it was made some centuries after the motif was made, and might not coincide with the original meaning as intended by its creators. Another theory is that the hare represents the Virgin Mary, as hares were once mistakenly believed to have been able to procreate without a mate, thus giving birth without losing their virginity.  In some churches, this motif is juxtaposed with an image of the Green Man, perhaps to highlight the contrast between the redemption of humanity with its sinful nature. In the East, on the other hand, the hare is said to represent peace and tranquility, and has been regarded as an auspicious animal.  This may be the reason for its use in the decoration of the Mogao Caves for example. “The earliest occurrences appear to be in cave temples in China, dated to the Sui dynasty (6th to 7th centuries).  The iconography spread along the Silk Road, and was a symbol associated with Buddhism.  The hares have been said to be “A hieroglyph of ‘to be’.” In other contexts the metaphor has been given different meaning.  For example, Guan Youhui, a retired researcher from the Dunhuang Academy, who spent 50 years studying the decorative patterns in the Mogao Caves, believes the three rabbits image-—”like many images in Chinese folk art that carry auspicious symbolism—represent peace and tranquility.” The hares have appeared in Lotus motifs. In both Eastern and Western cultures, the hare was once believed to have magical qualities, and it has been associated with mysticism and the divine. Additionally, the hare can be found in numerous stories relating to fertility, femininity, and the lunar cycle. Thus, it may be these connections that led to the hare being incorporated into the Three Hares motifs. “If we can open a window on something that in the past had relevance and meaning to people separated by thousands of miles and hundreds of years, it could benefit our present day understanding of the things we share with different cultures and religions.” Yew Help http://www.ancient-origins.net/history/three-hares-motif-cross-cultural-symbol-numerous-interpretations-005640 http://www.chrischapmanphotography.co.uk/hares/ http://chinesepuzzles.org/three-hares/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/devon/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8280000/8280645.stm http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/three_hares.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1466046/Caves-hold-clue-to-the-riddle-of-the-three-hares.html https://japanesemythology.wordpress.com/origin-of-the-three-hares-motif/

Holmesdale Radio Preview Podcast episode 23! Hosted by Terence Ford of rednbluearmy.co.uk, along with Nick Philpot and Albert Kerly, In this week’s preview show will be looking ahead to the weekends trip to the Hawthorns as well as looking over this weeks Palace news and chat. This week we are also joined this week by the Daily Mail's Midlands correspondent Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell, to talk about West Brom's form and whether or not we can expect Leicester to escape relegation. As we are recording on St Davids day, we will remember some of the Welsh players that have donned the red n blue of Crystal Palace before remembering a classic encounter with the Baggies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A senior Church of England Bishop has said we should be "very alarmed" at the way the newspapers reacted to the High Court decision that Parliament needs to vote on the triggering of Article 50 - the process which will take Britain out of the EU. The Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines quoted a Daily Mail headline that called the judges, 'Enemies of the People." He debates with the Daily Mail's Stephen Glover. Hazel Southam investigates a new scheme to boost the number of chaplains working on Britain's waterways. Thomas Reese of the National Catholic Reporter and Sarah Pulliam Bailey, religion reporter for the Washington Post, discuss the importance of religion in next week's Presidential election, in particular the Catholic and Jewish vote. Police in Bangladesh have arrested dozens more people in connection with what's been called a synchronised attack on members of the Hindu minority. The BBC's Charles Haviland reports. The Church in Wales has appointed Canon Joanna Penberthy as the first woman Bishop of St Davids in Pembrokeshire. She tells Edward about her early days in the church when attitudes to women were very different. This year's remembrance commemorations coincide with the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. A new book compiles some of the epitaphs written by the families of the dead. Edward speaks to Sarah Wearne, author of "Epitaphs of the Great War: The Somme". This week sees the opening of the Tavener Centre for Music and Spirituality. The Director, the Rev June Boyce-Tillman and Dr Brian Inglis, composer and senior lecturer in music at Middlesex University explain why they see the relationship between music and spirituality as an important area for exploration. Producers: David Cook Peter Everett Series Producer: Amanda Hancox.

Based near the beautiful small City of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Chris currently works within a five mile radius of his small family cottage which also hosts a gallery with a selection of his work. Popular with collectors and respected by Landscape photographers, the scenes he captures are near-timeless and far more nuanced with the inclusion of workers of the land and details of flora and fauna. Chris earns his living from his photography: limited edition prints and hand-crafted collectors Folios of his work are available via his website. His intense passion and commitment to his projects is evident from this Ffoton Wales recorded conversation - so much so that we lost track of time and immersed ourselves in a fascinating discussion requiring two parts - this being the second. We challenge anyone listening to both parts to not reflect on their own approach to their photography projects and series' of images.

Based near the beautiful small City of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Chris currently works within a five mile radius of his small family cottage which also hosts a gallery with a selection of his work. Popular with collectors and respected by Landscape photographers, the scenes he captures are near-timeless and far more nuanced with the inclusion of workers of the land and details of flora and fauna. Chris earns his living from his photography: limited edition prints and hand-crafted collectors Folios of his work are available via his website. His intense passion and commitment to his projects is evident from this Ffoton Wales recorded conversation - so much so that we lost track of time and immersed ourselves in a fascinating discussion requiring two parts! We challenge anyone listening to both parts to not reflect on their own approach to their photography projects and series' of images.

Remember the time shortly before Michael Jackson died? A look back at the most successful Podcast this pair were ever involved with. This week it's murder, brush offs, secretly loving Take That and the Primark love story!

St Davids sermons

Another Big Day Out for Andy and I means another trip to the seaside. This time we arrive at Fishguard late Friday to start a weekends walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal path towards St Davids. The weather this first wild camp evening isn't very good with horrendous rain predicted, so this means I struggle with the wood burning Honey Stove. However we cheer ourselves up talking about our new gear, the Duomid from Mountain Laurel Designs and the forthcoming Shangri-La 3 and Three Season down Quilt from Golite.

Part Two discussing who did it with professional historian Anthony Utting actually at Mathern. Considerations-was it a jealous Welsh King, Angles or Saxons. Importance of Gloucester to South Wales. St Tewdrig's Well, Nennius's 'wonder', St Odoceus and his monastery Llandogo near Tintern, Caerwent as an early Christian site. My journey as a learner podcaster, and a consideration of Wales National Day Dydd Dewi Sant (St David's Day)on March 1st.Poem about a pilgrimage to St Davids in the far West of Wales in the Middle Ages.

Celebrating 100 years at St Davids.