Podcasts about Wye

Ray Sanders updates his Surface Stations project to classify all 385 UK Met Office weather stations using WMO siting classes, claiming 88% are class 3–5 and 112 meet no regulations, including many in walled or private gardens and car parks. He argues poor siting, degraded maintenance after automation, and rapid platinum resistance thermometers in Stevenson screens create spikes and non-comparable records versus older liquid-in-glass methods. He alleges rounding/conversion issues, data from non-existent “climate averages” sites, refusals under FOI, and deletion of queried webpages. He presents analyses of stable long-term records at Wye and effects from a solar farm at RAF Lyneham, and plans more reconstructions with helpers.00:00 Project Update Intro01:49 WMO Siting Classes Explained03:23 Most Stations Fail Standards05:54 Walled Gardens Hotspots11:55 Car Parks and Heat Sources13:58 Thermometers and Response Time18:27 Stevenson Screen Meets PRT20:36 Sampling Rates and Spikes24:45 Fahrenheit to Celsius Rounding28:00 Maintenance and Automation Decay32:30 Phantom Stations and FOI Fight37:59 Allies and Data Deletions42:16 Searching for Good Stations42:30 Best Station Locations43:39 Wye Data Deep Dive44:59 Anomalies And Baselines46:36 Manual Records Reveal 1930s50:00 Solar Farm Heat Jump51:19 Dyce Vs Craibstone55:06 Met Office Classification Errors59:53 Questionable Data Practices01:02:21 US Climate Reference Network01:07:38 Why He Started The Crusade01:13:53 Focus On Great Britain01:14:51 Thanks And Wrap Uphttps://x.com/RaySand17710097=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

With Justin returned from his latest space mission the team reunites for an epic new episode. We meet special guest star and Ross-on-Wye stalwart, Bassie, to learn about his journey from ordinary gaming man to hardened cider-pusher. Then, prompted by a request from a listener, we dive into all things label - what we want to see on them, how best to present information to consumers and who we think does some of the best labels in the game. We even find time for a game of back label 'just a minute'. Have a listen through the usual channels, and get in touch to let us know what you want us to talk about next. Cider Voice is presented by @rosscider @adamhwells and @justinwellsjustin

Nádherný historický príbeh odohrávajúci sa v 16. storočí o pozoruhodnej a odvážnej žene – kartografke, inšpirovaný skutočnými udalosťami. A tiež príbeh ženy zo súčasnosti, ktorá zo zatajeným dychom objavuje tento dávno stratený svet máp, v ktorom sa zrkadlia aj tie ľudské. Robyn sa zrútil svet, keď jej milovaný manžel Nate pred siedmimi rokmi zmizol v morských vlnách. Odišla z rušného Londýna do pokojného rodného mestečka Hay-on-Wye, kde jej otec vlastní malý obchodík s knihami a mapami. Robyn v ňom objaví záhadnú, nevšedne detailnú mapu. Rozhodne sa preskúmať jej pôvod a tiež tajomný príbeh, ktorý ju obklopuje. Netuší však, že mapa jej – tak, ako to už mapy robievajú – ukáže správnu cestu. Protestantka Freida pochádza z významnej holandskej kartografickej rodiny. Ako dieťa zažila peklo, ktoré v 16. storočí rozpútala nenávisť medzi katolíkmi a protestantmi. Aby sa zachránila, utiekla z Holandska do Londýna, a tu sa pokúša žiť nový život a uplatniť svoje zručnosti v gravírovaní máp. Chýr o nej sa čoskoro donesie až ku kráľovnej Alžbete, ktorá ju požiada, aby pre slávneho moreplavca Francisa Drakea vytvorila tú najdetailnejšiu mapu, akú kedy svet videl. Freida sa tak ocitá na kráľovskom dvore, kde si znepriatelí španielskeho vyslanca. Spustí sa tak kolotoč nebezpečných dobrodružstiev, ktoré opäť ohrozujú celú Freidinu rodinu. Audiokniha: Kartografova dcéra Autor: Clare Marchant Interpret: Ivana Kováčová Dĺžka: 11:39 hod Vydavateľstvo: Publixing a Tatran Audiokniha Kartografova dcéra na webe Publixing (MP3 na stiahnutie) Audiokniha Kartografova dcéra na webe Audiolibrix (MP3 na stiahnutie)

We've talked to death about varieties on the pod – we've even discovered the definitive BEST (twice). But we've never talked about bringing them together in a blend.* So Albert and Adam sit down to rectify that. Why do you blend? How do you blend? What do you blend? When do you blend? It's all here, alongside meandering chat about wine, whisky and our own flagship blends. (Yes, Adam's calling a cider he's only made once and not even started selling yet his 'flagship'.) Also featuring blends from Ross-on-Wye and @rullorchard Albert is master blender @rosscider @adamhwells mixes stuff optimistically @threewellscider @justinwellsjustin is still taking small steps for a man *We may have done and forgotten. We can't rule it out.

Philippa has just received the most exciting email of the year: her holiday hotel has offered to receive a box of books in advance and put them in her room on arrival. The result? An unstoppable 12-book, 4-graphic-novel holiday TBR — and an episode dedicated entirely to sharing it.In this episode, Philippa runs through every book she's packing (plus the first line of each!), covering a wonderfully eclectic mix of:The Confessions – Paul Bradley Carr (AI thriller)Roman Mornings – Matson Taylor (historical fiction, Rome)The Scandalous Ladies Football Club – Frances Quinn (Victorian women's football)It Could Have Been Her – Lisa Jewell (domestic thriller)Getting Away – Kate Sawyer (family saga across decades of holidays)The Ark – Haruo Yuki (translated Japanese locked-room thriller)How to Get Away With Murder – Rebecca Philipson (cat-and-mouse crime)The Favourite – Fran Littlewood (family secrets, holiday implosion)The Corfe Castle Murders – Rachel McLean (Dorset detective series, book one)Against the Tide – G.D. Wright (crime series, book three)This Can Never Not Be Real – Sera Milano (YA terrorism survivor testimonies)Under the Hammer – Samantha Dooey-Miles (very angry woman, very bad landlords)Plus four graphic novels — including the only authorised manga adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, The Bad Doctor by Ian Williams, I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner, and Clara and the Devil Vol. 1 by Olivie Blake & Little Chmura — many discovered at Hay on Wye Comics, a brand new graphic novel bookshop in Hay-on-Wye.

The Wye is named for the “Y” shaped intersection of Highway 93 and Interstate 90, west of Missoula on the way to Frenchtown. In the last few years, the Wye has been a hotspot of activity, including a new public water system, two targeted economic development districts and the influx of new businesses.How did this area become primed for growth in the Missoula Valley? Couldn't a development moratorium help address concerns about affordability and preserving the culture that Missoula is known for? Community and Economic Development Director Andrew Hagemeier joined Josh Slotnick on this episode to answer these questions and more. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years.  In this episode, Kim speaks with Oliver Bullough, journalist and author of the highly acclaimed books: Butler to the World: How Britain Helps the World's Worst People Launder Money, Commit Crimes, and Get Away with Anything and Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How To Take It Back.  Oliver's new book is called Everybody Loves Our Dollars - How Money Laundering Won. Oliver describes a moment in his life that shaped each of these books. He was touring the palace of Yanukovych, the corrupt pro-Russian ex-President of Ukraine, horrified at the extravagant opulence, all stolen from the Ukrainian people. “How did you let him get away with this?” Oliver asked his friend. “Well, actually you're technically in London, not Ukraine, right now,” his friend responded. Who is corrupt, the people who stole the money, or the lawyers, bankers, and accountants in countries that tout their lack of corruption? Oliver describes the systems in place to help the wealthy dodge taxes and the deeply corrupt to hide their theft. Kim and Oliver talk about the corrosive effect on our political institutions and our economy; and how we got here in the post-WWII era.    Guest Background: Oliver Bullough is a journalist and author from Wales who writes about financial crime, the former Soviet Union, and offshore skulduggery. He lives near Hay-on-Wye, and has previously lived in London, Moscow, St Petersburg and Bishkek.  When not working, he likes watching rugby, cooking pizzas, swimming in the river and walking in the hills.  You can find him on Twitter at @oliverbullough. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Oliver Bullough and His Works (03:03) The Evolution of Offshore Finance (06:06) Naughty Money vs. Evil Money (09:01) Exploring Yanukovych's Palace and Corruption (12:11) Understanding Modern Corruption and Kleptocracy (15:03) The Role of Cryptocurrency in Financial Crime (18:14) The Dark World of Scams and Trafficking (21:03) The Banality of Evil in Financial Crimes (24:03) Legal Challenges in Exposing Corruption (27:04) Personal Fascination with Eastern Europe and Russia (29:42) The Allure of Russia: A Personal Journey (32:06) Putin's Rise: Observations from the Ground (34:17) The Impact of Neoliberalism on Eastern Europe (35:22) Bretton Woods: Lessons from History (40:21) The Corruption of Wealth: Offshore Finance's Role (44:22) AI and Corruption: A New Era (48:19) Reputation Laundering: The Case of Dmitry Firtash (55:19) The Future of Money Laundering: Insights from 'Everybody Loves Our Dollars' Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clover Cottage was meant to be a new beginning.A quiet home near Ross-on-Wye. A place to rebuild, settle down, and finally create the kind of life that feels permanent. But almost from the moment the couple moved in, the house began to behave as though it already belonged to someone else.A swing moves violently beneath the old oak tree when there is barely any wind. Tapping comes at the kitchen window in the dead of night. Small handprints appear on the bedroom glass. A hidden space beneath the pantry floor reveals old steps leading down into darkness. Then, during a dinner party, a guest sees a young girl standing at an upstairs window… watching from inside a house where no child lives.As the disturbances grow, the history of the land begins to surface. Long before Clover Cottage was built, another house stood there. A house connected to the Flynn family, a devastating fire in the 1930s, and a young girl named Lucy whose story had been half-buried in local memory for decades.This is a haunting shaped not only by fear, but by grief, memory, and acknowledgement. A deeply atmospheric account of a home where the past was not simply discovered, but listened to — and where the living and the dead may have found a way to coexist.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave us a rating, and drop a review. It really helps the show reach more listeners. Here's where to find more:Support the show: Patreon (patreon.com/hauntedukpodcast) | Ko-fi (ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast)Follow us: Instagram @hauntedukpodcast | TikTok @hauntedukpodcast | X @hauntedukpodWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Produced by Pink Flamingo Sound Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Power of Rivers: Ecology, Culture, and Reimagining Nature with Robert MacFarlane This discussion was a dream come true! Have you ever wondered what rivers can teach us about life, culture, and sustainability? If so, you're not alone. In his captivating book Is a River Alive?, Robert MacFarlane explores the profound relationships between humans and rivers across the globe, revealing how these waterways are vital to ecological health, cultural identity, and future conservation efforts. This podcast delves into MacFarlane's insights, shared stories from his travels, and practical ways you can foster guardianship of our rivers. Whether you're a nature lover, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the natural world, this journey into the heart of rivers will inspire you to see these vital waters in a new light. You'll also want to consider the ways rivers have been your guardian all along. Why Rivers Matter: The Ecological and Cultural Crisis MacFarlane's exploration begins in England, where the health of rivers has dramatically declined due to pollution, agricultural runoff, and climate change. Only 14% of English rivers are in good ecological health, a stark figure illustrating the severity of the crisis. MacFarlane compares this decline to Rachel Carson's opening scene in Silent Spring, where poison falls from the skies, harming wildlife and communities. Yet, the crisis in England isn't solely chemical; it's also cultural. Our disconnection from rivers has led to a loss of identity and stewardship.  MacFarlane's travels take him across four continents, revealing inspiring examples of rivers that are thriving and being reimagined as beings with rights. For instance, in Ecuador, the river Rio Los Cedros is protected by groundbreaking legal rights enshrined in the constitution. Similarly, in India's Tamil Nadu region, local activists combat drought and pollution, asserting their guardianship over their waterways. In North America, the Innu community in Canada's northeast has recognized river rights in regional declarations, illustrating a radical shift in environmental law.  The Rebirth of River Rights What makes these stories compelling is the idea that rivers are more than just resourceful water courses—they are living entities deserving legal protection. MacFarlane's journey shows that citizen guardianship can lead to tangible change, like the Ecuadorian court ruling that protected Los Cedros' forest and river ecosystem, forcing mining companies to leave within ten days. These acts of guardianship, rooted in love and respect, demonstrate how reimagining rivers as rights-bearing beings can foster ecological healing. Stories from the Water: Encounters with Place One of MacFarlane's gifts is his ability to connect readers with the people he meets on his journeys. From the mushroom girl Juliana, who hears fungi as a language, to the indigenous communities whose rivers are sacred, these stories highlight the importance of listening, naming, and understanding our environment. Recognizing the Sign Language of Nature MacFarlane discusses Juliana's remarkable ability to sense fungi before seeing them—an almost magical skill that speaks to a deeper, intuitive understanding of ecosystems. She perceives the fungi's "voices," not through scientific rigor alone but through felt intuition. It's a reminder that humans can develop a kind of water literacy, learning to listen to the signals of rivers and oceans. These encounters illustrate that a polyphonic world exists, filled with language and meaning beyond human speech, waiting for us to perceive if we only listen. The Gift of Naming and Connection Naming, MacFarlane suggests, is a powerful act. It's a way of establishing relationship and recognition with the environment. Ann Marie talks about her experience of discovering tiny beach seedlings in Virginia, which led to a panoramic "cathedral" of beeches. Her experience exemplifies how awareness and naming deepen our connection to place. This act of naming transforms our perception, shifting us from mere observers to guardians who recognize their role in the web of life. Environmental Loss and Hope Throughout his travels, MacFarlane reflects on the disappearance of many natural places and the cultural erosion accompanying environmental decline. Yet, he emphasizes hope rooted in grassroots guardianship and legal advances. Movements in Wales, for example, have led to formal protections for rivers like the Wye, demonstrating that small steps can have ripple effects across landscapes and communities. How You Can Be a River Guardian Inspired by these stories? MacFarlane offers practical ways to foster a guardianship mindset, emphasizing collective action, local involvement, and legal advocacy. Get Involved Locally Join your community's river guardianship group or conservation organization. Guardianship isn't just about big legal battles—it starts with everyday actions like cleaning up trash, reporting pollution, or advocating for river-friendly policies. Support local initiatives such as American Rivers or Riverkeeper groups that work to protect and restore waterways. Participate in or organize community clean-up events—these tactile acts foster a sense of ownership and responsibility. Advocate for Legal Rights MacFarlane highlights Ecuador's pioneering legal framework recognizing the rights of nature which is an inspiring model worldwide. Encourage your local or national governments to adopt similar laws that extend personhood and legal protections to rivers and ecosystems. Final Thoughts: Rivers as Life's Arteries and Guardians In Is a River Alive?, MacFarlane reminds us that rivers are more than water—they are vital to life, culture, and the planet's health. Reimagining rivers as beings with rights, listening to their signals, and taking guardianship seriously offers a path to ecological renewal and cultural resilience. As citizens, learners, and guardians, we each have a role in supporting these life-giving arteries. https://www.americanrivers.org/ https://www.rightsofrivers.org/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/35084/robert-macfarlane/

Good morning. An odd group gathered this weekend at the Hay Festival for a simple but moving ceremony. Local authority officials joined storytellers and puppeteers beside the River Wye to launch a charter declaring that the river has rights – rights to perform its natural functions and be free from pollution. It's the latest expression of a global movement demanding that the law sees ecosystems as living entities rather than human property. I love walking the Wye. It winds 150 miles along the Wales-England border through lush pastures and rocky gorges. Yet, there are concerns that some industrial farming practices while not necessarily illegal are polluting the river and that species like salmon and native crayfish that depend on it are disappearing. The charter recognises an ecologist as the river's official representative at rive r management meetings. The Wye can't tell us what it wants, so she's charged to present what the river needs to flourish, setting aside human interests and preferences. This legal arrangement gives form to something we've long felt but struggled to enact. The poet William Wordsworth, who celebrated the Wye, sensed that people and rivers belong to something more fundamental, "more deeply interfused" as he writes. But I think the thirteenth century Japanese Buddhist teacher Dōgen Zenji saw most clearly what that perception really means. Dōgen knew that a river can be seen as a resource, a place of inspiration, and presumably it's something quite different to the fish. But all these perceptions fall short of a more elusive reality. As Dōgen writes, “It's not only that there is water in the world, but there's a world in water.” We typically live as though we were separate — each of us the centre of our own world, bending what surrounds us to our interests. Buddhism calls this the core delusion and the source of our suffering. So our response to nature is also a call to look at ourselves more deeply, asking not just whether a river is alive, but what it means for us to be alive, within a vast universe on which we entirely depend. The Wye is one of the most loved rivers in Britain, and one of the most damaged. The charter gives it rights. But the rights of nature return to us as duties of attention, restraint, and repair — not just in beautiful places, but at every point where our lives touch the world that sustains them.

Episode 503 takes you through England and Wales with audio snapshots from the UK Blossom Time Totally Cider Tour while exploring one big question: What is a proper cider? Travel orchard roads through Somerset, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wales as tour guests share reflections on traditional cider, perry pears, wild fermentations, farmhouse hospitality, blossom-covered orchards, and the people keeping cider culture alive. From Ross on Wye and Oliver's Cider and Perry to Gwatkin Cider Mill and beyond, this episode captures the feeling of living inside cider country for a little while. Time Stamps 00:00 Proper Cider Defined 01:42 Tour Craft and Group Flow 04:07 Season Updates and UK Teasers 07:22 Pouring Quince and Rolling Clips 08:50 Trevor's Tour Takeaways 13:25 George and Marla's Cidery Story 20:18 France vs UK Cider Culture 24:35 Tom's Cider Journey via Spirits 32:28 Richard and Elizabeth's Mountain Cidery 39:36 Tour Gratitude Recap 40:52 UK Apple Diversity Takeaway 41:39 Cider Kindergartner Graduates 44:19 Cheese Box and Stinking Bishop 45:55 Perry Pear Center Passion 46:43 Usk Castle Cider Picnic 47:27 Blossom Tour with Syracuse Duo 49:11 Far Orchard Mystique and Bees 50:22 Cask Cider Hospitality 53:03 Gwatkins Bag in Box Secrets 55:21 Why Guided Tours Work 59:16 Last Minute Traveler Gene 01:01:08 Farmhouse Cider and Beer Overlap 01:06:33 Proper Cider at Wilkins 01:10:24 Signing Off and Theme Song Find the full show notes for Episode 503 at CiderChat.com Direct Link: https://ciderchat.com/podcast/503-uk-blossom-time-proper-cider/ Listen wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss what's coming next in Ciderville. Prefer to watch? Find Cider Chat on YouTube for more cider stories, orchard adventures, and global cider culture. Enjoy cider? Help keep #ciderGoingUP by supporting Cider Chat. Your support helps keep the podcast on the air and makes it possible to share more conversations like this one.

A landmark legal case over water pollution gets underway later today. Thousands of people are part of the case which claims that chicken farming and sewage spills are causing pollution in three rivers, the Wye, Usk and Lugg. The case against chicken producers Avara and Freemans of Newent, and Welsh Water, will be heard at the High Court in London. All three firms vigorously deny the claims.A new report from MPs highlights low morale and a lack of trust in officials amongst fishing communities. All week we'll be looking at agroforestry, or farming with trees in the mix: putting pigs into an orchard or planting fruit trees in an arable field to provide wind breaks and food. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Fühlen Sie sich fit genug, um sich ins Getümmel eines Megaevents zu stürzen? Nein? Dann haben Sie vielleicht »unc status« erreicht und gehören mit einem guten Buch auf die Couch. Keine Sorge, natürlich erklären wir Ihnen, was diese Kategorie bedeutet. Und eine Buchempfehlung haben wir auch: den Bestseller The Correspondent von Virginia Evans. Alle, die sich zumindest gedanklich unter die Massen mischen möchten, nehmen wir mit zu vier Festivals auf den Britischen Inseln und in den USA. Lorraine Turner Akcakaya aus Großbritannien erzählt, warum es schon ein Erlebnis für sich ist, für Wimbledon in der Schlange zu stehen. Mae McCreary aus den USA erinnert sich an ihren Besuch beim Musikfestival Lollapalooza in Chicago, das vor atemberaubender Kulisse am Ufer des Lake Michigan stattfindet. Ganz anders ist die Atmosphäre beim Bloomsday in Dublin, Owen Connors Heimatstadt. Das Literaturfestival erweckt James Joyces Ulysses zum Leben – mit Kostümen aus der Zeit und Gerichten aus dem Roman. Für Literaturfans hat auch die Britin Inez Sharp einen Tipp: Das Hay Festival in der Kleinstadt Hay-on-Wye in Wales. Hier kann man nicht nur namhafte Schriftsteller und Comedy-Acts erleben, sondern auch mit einem guten Buch im Park sitzen oder durch die Antiquariate der Stadt stöbern. [ANZEIGE] Mehr hören? Dann testen Sie unser Podcast-Abo mit Zugriff auf alle Dokupodcasts und unser Podcast-Archiv. Jetzt 4 Wochen kostenlos testen. Und falls Sie uns nicht nur hören, sondern auch lesen möchten, testen Sie jetzt 4 Wochen kostenlos DIE ZEIT. Hier geht's zum Angebot. 

EFF-lede is by die Oos-Londense landdroshof byeen vir die vonnisoplegging van hulle leier, Julius Malema. Wye en gemengde reaksie op die aanstelling van die oudpolitikus, Roelf Meyer, as Suid-Afrika se volgende ambassadeur in Amerika. Motoriste hou asem op vir die brandstofprys-aankondiging aan die einde van die maand, terwyl sekere sektore vrees vir afleggings.

Wye reaksie op die skommeling van Gauteng se kabinet. Die Nasionale Instituut vir Oordraagbare Siektes moedig Suid-Afrikaners aan om hulle teen griep te laat inent. Wetstoepassers word in verskeie provinsies op hoofroetes ontplooi op die vooraand van die Paasnaweek.

The much-anticipated Weekend of Mistakes 2026 took place on 20-22 March, with leading investment and ecomonic thinkers such as Russell Napier, Merryn Somerset Webb and Professor Helen Thompson entertaining an enthusiastic audience gathered from across the UK and far beyond. Topics included football finance, the water industry, a guide for countries hoping to avoid going bust, and the mafia's unlikely role in shaping queer nightlife. It all took place in the stunning setting of Hay Castle in Hay-on-Wye on the Welsh border – and our very own Leila Johnston was there. Enjoy her report from a lively and thought-provoking weekend, and hear from several of the speakers and guests that she met.www.weekendofmistakes.orgwww.librayofmistakes.comProduced by Fraser Allen and Leila Johnston.

Russell Napier, founder of the Library of Mistakes, joins Fraser Allen & Leila Johnston to discuss the Library's Practical History of Financial Markets, which has been running for almost two decades. What does it cover? Who is it for? And what are the benefits of taking part?Didasko CEO David Clarke is also on hand to offer his perspective on the course, while our Librarian Helen Williams recommends relevant books from our collectionThis episode is introduced by Fraser (heckled by some sparrows on his window ledge) on a busy day that coincides with the Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye and the finals of the Growing Future Assets investment competition in Edinburgh. Listen in to find out more!Info on the course: https://www.libraryofmistakes.com/courseInfo on The Weekend of Mistakes: https://www.weekendofmistakes.orgInfo on Future Asset: https://www.futureasset.org.ukRobbie Mochrie's posts on The Smith Conversations: https://robbiemochrie.substack.com/p/no-mere-economist?r=1vva35Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LibraryofMistakes

Full programme and booking information: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/homePlanning a visit to the Hay Festival this year?In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa travels to Hay-on-Wye to speak with festival organisers Heather Salisbury and Jacqueline Hewer about the exciting new programme.Discover:• The brand-new Crime Day• A fantasy and romantasy focus for 2026• Celebrity readers sharing their “Life in Books”• Debut author showcases• Over 400 events celebrating books and ideasPlus the guests reveal the authors they're most excited about — including Emma Thompson, Bear Grylls, Elizabeth Strout and Val McDermid.And yes… the Hay Festival biscuit debate returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Réserve ton coaching gratuit de 30 minutes ici pour faire le point sur ta vie pro : https://cal.com/oser-la-reconversion/30min **REDIFFUSION - Oser la Reconversion est en vacances et revient lundi prochain le 9 mars 2026 avec de nouveaux invités.- Episode diffusé initialement le 7 mars 2022 (épisode #49)Aujourd'hui, j'accueille dans Oser la Reconversion, Wye. Après avoir été avocate d'affaires pendant 10 ans, Wye a fondé la marque de culottes menstruelles Réjeanne. Réjeanne est leader sur le marché des culottes de règles.Après de brillantes études de droit, à la Sorbonne, puis à Londres à Kings Collège, un LLM aux États-Unis, Wye obtient le barreau de New-York et de Paris. Elle exerce ensuite à Paris en tant qu'avocate en droit bancaire et financier dans le cabinet américain Mayer Brown. Passionnée par le droit des affaires, Wye avait toujours rêvé d'être avocate et a la meilleure carrière qu'on puisse imaginer.Tous les soirs en rentrant du cabinet, elle appelle sa meilleure amie d'enfance Alexandra, avocate elle-aussi pour se changer les idées et refaire le monde. Alexandra lui parle un soir  du problème du manque de confort pendant les règles et elles commencent à imaginer, tous les soirs, une culotte de règle confortable aussi belle qu'une culotte de lingerie. Dans leur élan, elles décident d'organiser un crowdfunding pour le fun comme elle le dit et pour voir si ça peut marcher. C'est le plus gros crowdfunding jamais organisé sur la plateforme Ulule : elles vendent en 24h, 800 culottes et récoltent +230 000 euros en 45 jours. Ce « side fun project » au départ qu'un échappatoire devient réalité. Elle décide alors de tout plaquer et de lancer Réjeanne avec sa meilleure amie.Aujourd'hui, Réjeanne existe depuis bientôt 4 ans et est leader sur le marché des culottes de règles. L'équipe est maintenant composée de 10 collaborateurs.Alors avec Wye, on a évoqué, sa carrière d'avocate d'affaires, les difficultés à concilier vie pro et perso lorsqu'on est avocat, comment son side project est devenu réalité et son quotidien de cofondatrice de Réjeanne avec sa meilleure amie.Retrouvez Oser la Reconversion sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/oserlareconversion/Télécharger le cahier d'exercices d'Oser la Reconversion pour se reconvertir : https://oserlareconversion.com/newsletter/Notes & Références :- Instagram de Réjeanne @rejeanneunderwear : https://www.instagram.com/rejeanneunderwear/- Site internet de Réjeanne : https://www.rejeanne-underwear.com- Ulule : https://fr.ulule.comContactez-moi !Si le Podcast vous plait, le meilleur moyen de me le dire, ou de me faire vos feed-backs (et ce qui m'aide le plus à le faire connaître), c'est simplement de laisser un avis sur Apple Podcast, un commentaire sur Youtube et d'en parler autour de vous. ça m'aide vraiment alors n'hésitez pas.Pour me poser des questions, participer au podcast ou suivre mes aventures, c'est par ici :- Sur Instagram @clervierose : https://www.instagram.com/clervierose / et https://www.instagram.com/oserlareconversion - Sur Youtube : @clervierose : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Qzm4HrS5OdmdXoY344vqA - Par mail : partenariats@oserlareconversion.com

Send a textIn this episode, Col Andy Taylor and Rev Paul Roberts take a springtime visit to Peterchurch in the Golden Valley on Herefordshire's western border with Wales.  Standing in the corner of the churchyard, they spot the grave of a Victoria Cross winner and explore the story of Robert Jones VC of the South Wales Borderers.  They uncover the story of how Pte Jones won this highest of all gallantry awards at the Battle of Rorkes Drift in 1879, his depiction in the 1964 film Zulu, and his later life in Peterchurch after leaving the army, including his tragic death. A warning that this episode does feature the topic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide.A little later, in the nearby Boughton Arms, Andy and Paul discuss the importance of war memorials in town and village life - from the time of Robert Jones when the ordinary soldier was unlikely to be memorialised, through the Second Boer War and the First World War when such memorials became an essential focus for individual and communal grief.  The poem "Drummer Hodge" by Thomas Hardy gets a mention, along with the temporary cenotaph set up in High Town, its eventual permanent replacement in St Peter's Square, Hereford, along with a number of other local war memorials which were installed in the county between 1919 and 1926.  Kings Pyon, Walford, Staunton-on-Wye and Tupsley all get a mention, and the commissioning of the hymn "O Valiant Hearts", first sung at the unveiling of Bodenham War Memorial is explored... with perhaps a promise of a later episde.Support the showIf you like what you hear, don't forget to like and subscribe to help us reach a wider audience. Visit our website - Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum; follow us on Facebook Herefordshire Regimental Museum | Facebook or visit our Youtube channel Herefordshire Regimental Museum - YouTube.Support the Museum? Become a Patreon supporter or a Become a FriendTheme Tune - The Lincolnshire Poacher, performed by the outstanding Haverhill Silver Band. This podcast generously supported by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust.

In this episode, Robbie Mochrie catches up with Leila Johnston and Fraser Allen to discuss a series of events he has organised to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. Called The Smith Conversations, the programme begins on 9 March as a distinguished panel of guests assemble at the Library of Mistakes to discuss Smith on Equality. Further events explore Smith's thoughts on Wealth, Capitalism, Power and Education. See link below for tickets.We also hear from Didasko CEO David Clarke as he playfully plans a bus-trip beano to the Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye, while Library of Mistakes Librarian Helen Williams provides her guide to books in the collection with a strong focus on that filthy lucre – money.Get your tickets for The Smith Conversationswww.libraryofmistakes.com/lectures

Such an episode.  One of three episodes for Black History Month this Month, we cover the amazing life of Frederick Douglass, born a slave, he managed to sneak an education which propelled him to Freedom and so much more.  He learned letters and managed to improve his education by challenging white school children and allowing them to correct him, watching men in lumberyards and shipyards mark words on boxes and objects until he could copy their strokes perfectly.  We discuss hiss first attempt to escape which got him arrested and his second which earned him Freedom.  We discuss his life as a writer, an abolitionist, a public speaker and as a consciense for the country following the Civil War (which was a war about slavery not state's rights...don't be fooled by a racist narrative).  We mention how he had the best hair of that era and his lifelong career as a speaker and statesman even touching on earlier mentions on our podcast (episode 232 and 242) and so much more in this, our first Black History Month epiosde of 2026 on the Family Plot Podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

In the latest Shelf Life, we begin with a clip of Russell Napier speaking at this year's Mistake Of The Year awards at the Library of Mistakes - you can see the whole thing on YouTube (link below). We then discover the wonderful Weekend Of Mistakes, held every year in Hay-on-Wye, on the Welsh/English border. Inspired by the Library of Mistakes, the event shares the Library's mission of encouraging us all to learn from the mistakes of the past – and features a fantastic line-up of speakers in a wonderful setting. Organisers Paul Greatbatch and Alice Sherwood explain all to our regular hosts, Leila Johnston and Fraser Allen, and we also chat to our Librarian Helen Williams and our CEO David Clarke.www.weekendofmistakes.orgwww.libraryofmistakes.comMistake of the Year: https://www.youtube.com/live/W6ibPkVvXaQ?si=Rf3N3Bhz7sZb7-kOTo get in touch withn us, please email leila@libraryofmistakes.com or fraser@libraryofmistakes.com

Nobody knows how many feral cats roam New Zealand, but estimates are in the millions and they're a major threat to our native species. They've infiltrated almost every landscape, from coasts, to farms, to National Parks like Fiordland. Plus they're wily and trap-shy, making them a tricky predator to tackle. RNZ's In-Depth reporter Farah Hancock speaks to some people on the front lines of the battle against feral cats. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.In this episode:00:00 – 00:59 Introduction to bonus episode01:00 – 03:24 Background to feral cat problem03:40 – 10:30 Playing ‘poos clues' & trapping cats with hunter Victor Tinsdale10:40 – 15:00 Daniel Cocker on how cats are threatening the dotterels on Rakiura15:20 - 16:20 Farah explains how secondary poisoning works16:30 – 19:42 Objections to 1080 use on Rakiura, and efforts to address these20:18 – 24:08 Brad Windust with cat poo smelling dog Wero24:09 – 24:44 CreditsLearn more:Read the series of articles and see photos on the RNZ Feral webpage.In 2023 OCW spoke to ‘Dotterel Dan' about the plight of the pukunui, and a tagging study aimed at identifying exactly where they nest on Rakiura.In the Catlins, Forest and Bird pest control officer Gavin Whiteis also battling trap-smart feral cats. While in the Wye valley near Queenstown, the Southern Lakes Sanctuary is hoping that new AI tech will help in the battle.Kākāpō were moved fromRakiura because of predation by feral cats. As the numbers of these manu grow, hopes are that achieving Predator Free Rakiura goals, including eradication of feral cats, will allow them to return.Guests:Victor Tindale, hunterDaniel Cocker, Department of Conservation rangerBrad Windust, trapperGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Following on from last week's episode, we follow Lauren's UK sabbatical as it shifts from a teen-led literary road trip to a soulful pilgrimage in  Pembrokeshire and a belated honeymoon through the Brecon Beacons and Cotswolds. From ancient holy wells and monastic islands to bookshop hunts and crowd-beating tips, this episode celebrates slow, meaningful travel across Britain.• Why a pilgrimage and how to choose a route with the British Pilgrimage Trust • Highlights of the Way of St David from Fishguard to St Davids • Staying at St Non's Retreat Centre as a peaceful home base • Caldey Island stillness, monastic history, and handmade chocolate • Brecon Beacons hikes with Tolkien links and sweeping views • Hay-on-Wye bookshop discoveries and literary nostalgia • Chipping Campden base and a 12-mile Cotswold Way walk • Managing August crowds, parking, and small-group Cotswolds tours • Off-the-beaten-path ideas like the Rollright Stones • Final advice: pack light, walk slow, stay open⭐️ Guest - Lauren Eanes

Former deputy editor of the Independent on Sunday, James Hanning, takes us behind the scenes of The Bookseller of Hay, his immersive portrait of Richard Booth, the man whose eccentric brilliance (and spectacular unruliness!) turned Hay-on-Wye into a world-famous literary destination.We talk about Booth's larger-than-life personality, his love–hate relationship with the Hay Festival, his spectacular mischief, and the contradictions that made him both impossible and irresistible. James also shares how his upbringing and his instinct for “getting to the bottom of things” shaped this book and career.

Une vie dédiée au plaisir et à la poésie… C'est en ces mots qu'Aphra Behn, première autrice britannique à se faire rémunérer pour ses écrits, définit son existence. Féministe avant l'heure, provocatrice, dramaturge aimée de la noblesse de son époque dont elle fait pourtant la critique assurée, elle défie les codes de son temps et se plaît à demeurer objet de scandale. Avec tout ça, on en oublierait presque qu'elle était aussi espionne.La vie personnelle d'Aphra Behn est tout aussi brumeuse que sa vie d'espionne. Même ses contemporains ne parviennent pas à se mettre d'accord sur son origine !Sturry, Canterbury, Wye ou peut-être Harbledown ? Impossible de le savoir. Une chose est sûre, elle est née dans la région du Kent, en 1640. Son baptême se déroule précisément le 14 décembre de la même année à Canterbury.Secrets d'agents • Histoires Vraies est une production Minuit.

What has been described as the biggest legal claim ever brought in the UK over environmental pollution has been filed at the High Court.  Almost 4000 people have signed up to a class action lawsuit against major poultry producers and a water company over allegations of "extensive and widespread pollution" in the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk.  They argue that the state of the rivers in recent years has severely affected local businesses, property values and people's enjoyment of the area - and are seeking "substantial damages".  The companies being sued - Avara Foods Limited, Freemans of Newent Limited and Welsh Water - all deny the claims. When King Charles was crowned, a pledge was made to create 25 new or larger National Nature reserves within 5 years.  The "King's series" reserves are meant to move beyond simple conservation - to be bigger, more connected and with nature recovery their primary purpose. The 12th such reserve has just opened and is a significant extension of a reserve in the Yorkshire Dales that contains one third of Britain's flowers and ferns in one biological hotspot.  And all this week we're looking at rural crime. In Scotland, insurers NFU Mututal is reporting a sudden spike in thefts of quad bikes and all terrain vehicles, or ATVs. Data released by them in September this year shows the value of quad bike thefts in Scotland has risen 90%, compared with 2024. Losses are estimated at nearly 200 thousand pounds up to September, compared to £102,000 for whole of last year.Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sally Challoner.

"Nature Leadership & Wellbeing: The Power of the Outdoors" Tonight's guest on Monday Night Live (MNL) is our good friend David Skinner

Picture this: It's the 1960s, your Welsh hometown is dying, and everyone's telling you to accept reality and move to London. Instead, you read about American libraries closing down and think, "You know what? Opportunity." So you buy crates of abandoned books, ship them to Wales, open a bookshop in an old fire station, purchase a medieval castle, and turn it into a 24-hour honor-system bookstore. Then, for your next trick, you declare your town an independent kingdom and crown yourself monarch. The media goes insane, tourism explodes, and suddenly your "joke" has spawned dozens of copycat book towns worldwide and an international literary festival that attracts more visitors than your entire town's population. Meet Richard Booth, the Oxford-educated madman who proved that sometimes the most ridiculous ideas are also the most brilliant. This is the story of Hay-on-Wye: the town that books built, the kingdom that never was but somehow still exists, and the beautiful audacity of believing that literature can literally save the world—one used paperback at a time.GET A BOOK ABOUT IT HERE: To support independent book shops use this link.Or to just use Amazon use this link.BECOME AN Elton Reads A Book A Week CONTRIBUTOR HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠Elton Reads A Book A Week Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tips!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This is the LINK TREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord server!⁠EMAIL: eltonreadsabookaweek@gmail.comThe following section is reserved for the people, places, things, and more that Elton probably offended in this episode--THE APOLOGIES SECTION: Pee-pees, horse politicians, Pac-man, decent people, Hay-on-Wye, the 1960s, fictional pregnancies, etc.A special thanks to Diedrich Bader and Jenna Fischer for all their inspiration.[Books, True Story, Biography, Welsh History, Independent Bookstores, Small Town Success, Entrepreneurship, Literature, Tourism, Medieval History, Book Towns, Hay-on-Wye, Richard Booth, Hay Festival, Used Books, Secondhand Books, Literary Tourism, Book Collecting, Wales Travel, Castle History, Eccentric, Self-Made King, Visionary, Maverick, Underdog Story, Against All Odds, Audacious, Unconventional Success, Supporting Local Business, Anti-Corporate, Community Revival, Sustainable Business, Cultural Preservation, Historic Preservation, Honor System, Trust-Based Economy, Comedy Podcast, Educational Entertainment, History Podcast, British History, European History, Business Success Story, Cultural Stories, Travel Stories, Inspiring, Funny, Unbelievable, Motivational, Quirky, Heartwarming, Revolutionary, Transformational, "How books saved a town", "Real life kingdom", "Medieval castle bookstore", "Honor system bookshop", "Self-proclaimed king"]

EPISODE 557 - Ronald Okuaki Lieber - The Long Journey Out - from the place where I now am, the diary of that journeyAuthor's BioI am of Japanese and Jewish lineage, born in Tokyo, a late post WWII baby. I grew up moving every year until the age of 14 when my parents settled in Petersburg, VA. I graduated with a BS in Biology from the College of William and Mary, then served two years as a Peace Corp volunteer in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica. I returned to live in NYC and eventually graduated from the MFA Program at Columbia University. I later began psychoanalytic training at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. After graduation, I became the Director of the institute and editor of its journal, Modern Psychoanalysis. I have been in private practice since 2001 as a licensed psychoanalyst and recently completed a plant medicine guide training program at the Center for Medicine Work in Philadelphia.My entrance into poetry begins with these lines from “Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. July 13, 1798” by William Wordsworth:And I have felt A presence that disturbs me with the joy Of elevated thoughts; a sense sublime Of something far more deeply interfused, Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, And the round ocean and the living air, And the blue sky, and in the mind of man: A motion and a spirit, that impels All thinking things, all objects of all thought, And rolls through all things. Those lines form the basis of my book The Long Journey Out. I was a sophomore in college, adrift in the back of the room in a second semester composition class when the professor read those lines. They woke me from my stupor. There, in those lines, I heard a kindred voice that spoke to an experience I had, an LSD trip, that was, to borrow a cliché, awash in the ineffable, a boundless sense of oneness where any distinction between self and other sundered. That voice joined with another, “An unexamined life is life not worth living,” from which a path emerged, unknown to me at the time--and forgive if what follows sounds pretentious--that took me to Jung, the Peace Corps and Costa Rica, Gurdjieff, poetry, eastern doctrine through The I Ching and the Bhagavad Gita, the TS Eliot of The Four Quartets, Heidegger's Being and Time, the gospels of the New Testament, and too many other books to enumerate, and an abiding curiosity about the unconscious, thus the study and practice of Freud and psychoanalysis, meditation, making do in the East Village of the early 80s, Ashtanga yoga, domestity and two wives and two children, dabbling along the way into neuroscience, windsurfing, and cosmology. The book The Long Journey Out is, from the place where I now am, the diary of that journey.https://www.ronaldokuakilieber.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Die wêreld wag in spanning op die volgende skuif in die Midde-Ooste konflik. Wye reaksie op die Amerikaanse lugaanvalle in Iran. 'n Nuwe dokumentêre film plaas die kollig op die dekriminalisering van sekswerk.

Recorded on 24th May at the Hay Festival, join Jack Edwards and Caroline in the Welsh fields of Hay-on-Wye as they discuss writing, the power of time and Caroline's new YA novel Skipshock.SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOWHead to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En el programa de hoy, Fernando Villegas se adentra en el fascinante mundo de los bibliófilos y bibliómanos, explorando la pasión por los libros no solo como objetos de lectura, sino como artefactos históricos, sentimentales y de culto. Inspirado por un antiguo ejemplar de historia de la Revolución Francesa, recibido como obsequio, recorre anécdotas increíbles de coleccionistas obsesivos, libros raros, manuscritos indescifrables y curiosidades como encuadernaciones con piel humana o textos atribuidos al demonio. Se mencionan figuras célebres como Umberto Eco, Bill Gates y Richard Heber, y lugares emblemáticos como el pueblo galés Hay-on-Wye. También reflexiona sobre el amor por el objeto libro, el acto de leer en distintos idiomas y la felicidad serena del coleccionismo literario. Finaliza recomendando textos sobre el tema y sus propias obras disponibles para el público lector. Para acceder al programa sin interrupción de comerciales, suscríbete a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elvillegas Temas Principales y sus Minutos: 00:00:00 - Introducción y libro inspirador 00:03:40 - Anatomía del bibliómano 00:07:12 - Anécdotas de coleccionistas extremos 00:14:13 - Libros enigmáticos y peligrosos 00:21:24 - Umberto Eco y su biblioteca 00:31:17 - Reflexión final sobre el amor por los libros

Send us a textEpisode 285 - Fishing, Gatherings and Good PeopleI'm back on the road once more and this time I'm in Derbyshire to attend one of our gatherings at Mallon and Green in Bakewell.I managed to tag on some fishing too and fish the Derwent with Geoff Hadley and bump into a few friends along the way as we fish late into the night.The next morning, I attend the annual event that takes place in Bakewell to celebrate the anniversary of the river Wye switching to the dry fly only rule after James Ogden showed how devastating this method of fishing could be.I speak with Jan Hobot who makes the ceremonial cast on the river and learn a little bit about this tradition that has taken place for 160 years.Later in the day, I head over to Mallon and Green, a fly shop, that over the last 3 years has become the hub for the local fishing community.I speak with some of the people attending about fishing who share some interesting stories.This a snapshot into fly fishing on many levels that I hope you'll enjoy listening to. 

Fresh from her recent BAFTA success – the award-winning actress, writer and producer - Ruth Jones is with us. Ruth's latest book of fiction is a story where the main character embarks on one last investigation for a council's Unclaimed Heirs Unit... and along the way, the character discovers the importance of holding onto friendship and community.He's the architectural alchemist who has guided us through communities around the UK, where people who turn their creative dreams into homes. The TV presenter and writer - Kevin McCloud – is with us under the canvas of this delightful Hay Festival tent. And GT Karber is the mastermind behind the phenomenon – Murdle – a series of murder mystery puzzle books. Greg is the son of a judge and a civil rights attorney who grew up in the community of Arkansas in the United States. But he's taken a break from conjuring up his puzzling and logical creations to join us in the Hay-on-Wye countryside. Plus the Inheritance Tracks of the comedian Ivo Graham. Presenters: Huw Stephens and Kiri Pritchard-McLeanProducer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Die Namibia Stud Game Breeders-veiling vind plaas op Saterdag, 10 Mei om 18:00 by die Nedbank Sky Garden in Windhoek. 'n Wye verskeidenheid wild sal aangebied word, insluitend teel- en jagbulle, verse en koeie van spesies soos swartwitpens, goue wildebeeste, swart en witflank springbokke, rooibokke, roan, lechwe, nyala, kameelperde, elande, rooihartbeeste, blesbokke, en zebrafamilies. Hoogtepunte sluit in 'n renosterkoei met kalf, 'n 51' swartwitpensbul en 'n 50'+ koedoe-bul. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met Paul Klein van Agra Auctions, wat ons meer vertel.

Artist Jack Hilton talks about leading with color, how failure begets momentum, the literary touchpoints that have been informing his practice, and much more.Jack Hilton, b.1996, is a London-based painter.Hilton's work explores history, literature and mythology. Often a real historical episode is presented like a myth or biblical drama, riffing on the long tradition of History Painting. Subjects vary from the Tower of Babel to Bayeux Tapestry ships on fire. In the process Hilton aims to give a fresh sense of emotional resonance or comedy to these scenes.Hilton uses these intense narratives as a leaping-off point for a more formal exploration of colour and pattern-making. He used figuration in a heraldic, patchwork kind of way, with large parts of the canvas blocked out by flat colour, interrupted by layered shapes. In art as in life, what you take out is sometimes more important than what you put in.Following a degree in English Literature at the University of Sussex, Hilton began painting professionally in 2020. He has been part of many group exhibitions including with Felt Collections (London) and Reuter Bausch (Luxembourg). His first solo show came in the winter of 2023 at The Table, Hay-on-Wye followed by another at Galleriet Agnes in Copenhagen in summer 2024.Hilton comes from a family of painters. His grandparents were the acclaimed St Ives artists Rose and Roger Hilton.Jack's work: jackhilton.co.ukJack's Instagram: @jackhilton_art

We begin a week of selections from Lyrical Ballads with today's nostalgic and pastoral poem, “Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798.” Happy reading!Jonathan Kerr of the Wordsworth Trust writes about the revolutionary context of the Lyrical Ballads and the revolutionary nature of the project itself:“Wordsworth and Coleridge's first major literary undertaking and a pioneering work of English Romanticism – came into being at a tumultuous moment in England's history…Not since the English Revolution had the country faced such alarming upheaval and discord within its borders.On first glance it might not seem like the little collection authored by Wordsworth and Coleridge has much to do with this heady and factional atmosphere. Lyrical Ballads came about in the spring and summer of 1798, when the Coleridge and Wordsworth families lived as neighbours in the secluded village of Holford, Somerset. Wordsworth and Coleridge had only known one another a short time, but they became quick friends and mutually-admiring colleagues. The small village provided both poets with a break from the spirited goings-on of cities like London and Bristol, which could often be dangerous places for young men with unorthodox opinions. Coleridge and Wordsworth, both committed reformers through the early years of the French Revolution, knew this is as well as anybody, and their retreat into the country was motivated as much by concerns for their personal security as anything else.…Whether or not Wordsworth and Coleridge continued to sympathize with the revolution abroad, there can be little doubt that with Lyrical Ballads the two were committed to one kind of revolution at least, a revolution in the sphere of poetry and art. Lyrical Ballads is among other things an attempt to purify poetry of the cold conventions which had come to dominate the literary scene, at least according to both poets; in place of this, Wordsworth and Coleridge wanted to bring poetry back to what is most common and recognizable, and also most important, within our emotional, social, and imaginative lives. If this doesn't seem like such an extraordinary undertaking today, this might owe to the remarkable success of Wordsworth and Coleridge's quiet revolution on the literary front.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Leila Johnston and Fraser Allen are back to take you behind the scenes at the Library of Mistakes. And in this packed episode we...•Hear from theatre director and actor Liam Rees about his show The Land That Never Was. It's based on the adventures of 19th century Scottish conman Gregor MacGregor, who sold bonds on behalf of a South American country that was a figment of his imagination!•Explore what happened at the Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye (including clips from speakers).•Chat to the team behind Leavers' Money Skills, helping Scottish school-leavers to cope with the life of finance ahead of them.•And our Librarian Helen Williams discusses our books on Russia, Putin and Trump!If you have any feedback, ideas or can name the song briefly alluded to at the end of this episode (and the band that originally sung it) – you could win a Library of Mistakes mug! – simply email fraser@libraryofmistakes.com or leila@libraryofmistakes.com

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the 2024 AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, is joined by two experts on financial history, Russell Napier, global market strategist and founder of the Library of Mistakes in Edinburgh, and Edward Chancellor, historian and author of The Price of Time, to put the dramas of Trump 2.0 in context. This discussion was recorded on 25 March 2025 at the Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye. *** Out now: The 2025 Investment Trusts Handbook *** The Investment Trusts Handbook is an independent educational publication designed to provide investors with a handy annual reference book that summarises all you need to know about investment trusts. Now in its eighth year, the Handbook is a high-quality, full-colour hardback of more than 340 pages, the largest yet, with reviews of the past year, extensive interviews and commentary, plus nearly 80 pages of “how to” information and performance data. Available to order from Harriman House (https://harriman-house.com/ithb2025) or Amazon. There is also a free e-book version you can read on a PC, tablet or smartphone, plus an audiobook version. Next week Jonathan will be speaking and signing copies of the Handbook at the Master Investor show in London on March 29th. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:01:33 - Putting the Trump presidency into historical context 0:04:36 - Market reactions 0:06:50 - Trump's motivations and agenda 0:11:52 - Will Scott Bessent reign in Trump's more extravagant proposals? 0:16:00 - A short break 0:16:56 - Returning to capital controls and a loss of independence in central banks? 0:22:21 - Anticipating a change in market style 0:25:34 - Gold 0:27:58 - Putting on a hard hat 0:29:50 - The Library of Mistakes, London 0:30:36 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers Circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Baillie Gifford US Growth (USA). Future profiles include Invesco Global Equity Income (IGET) and RIT Capital Partners (RCP). Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our more than 260 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin.

Although it's still a few months away I'm already getting excited about this year's FyneFest. It's one of the most important dates in my calendar, not just because we head up there to host our Meet the Brewer panel discussions, but because it's simply one of the best beer-focussed events that the UK has to offer.While I tend to get misty-eyed over glorious pints of Jarl from the source, I also recognise it as a chance to try some truly special beers that I don't normally get to enjoy. The Origins Bar, where our talks take place, is a great example of this. Here you'll find plenty of funky wild beers and mixed ferments from several breweries including Fyne's own Origins project, plus wild-fermented ciders from producers such as Ross-on-Wye. For this discussion we decided to focus on the biggest beers pouring at the festival: stouts, barleywines, strong saisons and biere de garde—the kind of beers a situation like FyneFest is the perfect place to treat yourself too. On the panel I'm joined by Gareth Young from Glasgow's Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales, Lally Morrison from Polly's Brew Co in Mold, North Wales, and Sean Knight from Siren Craft Brew in Berkshire. Each brewer brought something truly special for us to taste, in addition to their wealth of knowledge and experience in producing these kinds of beers. Tune in for a little bit of ‘how' but plenty more ‘why' and, indeed, why we can expect lots more big beers from these breweries in the future.We're able to produce The Pellicle Podcast directly thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and our sponsors Loughran Brewers Select. If you're enjoying this podcast, or the weekly articles we publish, please consider taking out a monthly subscription for less than the price of a pint a month.

An anxiety pulling up of my socks, with Martin Johnson We continue to mine our families for quality cider content, and this time it's Albert's turn to provide a relative, in the shape of his fellow @rosscider maker, @yewtreepeterstow supremo and, coincidentally, brother, Martin Johnson. We discuss the running of a perfect cider pub, and everything Martin has done to transform the Yew Tree into just that. Storage and service of cider, how to get drinkers to give new things a try and bringing cider together with food. (Stand by for a wet sandwich supper club now that Albert has rightly fallen for the mighty Italian Beef). Featuring a swathe of Broome Farm ciders as you'd expect, we test Albert's knowledge of his own batches and discover just how hard we can plug Ross-on-Wye.

Albert Johnson on Ross on Wye Cider & Perry Offerings This is the 3rd time we have featured Albert Johnson because it is always a treat to hear about the happenings at Ross on Wye Cider and Perry. In particular, we catch up on the accommodations on site for visitors and of course the wide range of single varietal ciders. Albert Johnson In this Cider Chat Visitor Experiences and Accommodations Discussion on camping, bed & breakfast options, and orchard chalets. Includes details on the Yew Tree pub and its offerings. Cider Offerings and Unique Styles Explanation of single varietal ciders, dry cider philosophy, and production techniques. Events and Festivals Highlights of monthly cider clubs, Ciderganza, Summertime Soiree, and the Ross Cider Fest. Cider Pairing Insights Recommendations for pairing cider with specific dishes, including creamy pastas, fish, and spicy curries. Social Media and Community Engagement Albert's approach to outreach via tastings, social media, and fostering personal connections. Future Plans and Challenges Focus on growth strategies, challenges in the UK cider market, and maintaining the unique identity of Ross on Wye. Conclusion and Final Thoughts Reflection on the importance of community, passion for cider, and welcoming visitors to Ross on Wye. B&B Breakfast by Aunt Hillary at Broome Farm B&B Event Calendar at Ross Ross Cider Fest: Starts the Thursday after the August Bank Holiday (varies yearly, e.g., August 28 in 2025). Ciderganza: Easter weekend. Summertime Soiree Ross-tober-fest: Contact for Ross on Wye Cider and Perry Company Yew Tree Pub, Ross on Wye Cider and Perry Co. Website: rosscider.com Mentions in this Cider Chat Totally Cider Tour to the UK – send an email to info@ciderchat.com to get on the wait list for this 2025 tour taking place August 25-31, 2025 Snowcapped Cider | Colorado CiderCon2025 Promo Code –  Once you get to the registration form, towards the end of the first page you'll reach a section in the form that says “additional registration information” and there is a question: If you have a coupon, please enter code here (case-sensitive): CiderChat Past Episodes with Albert Johnson 410: International Perry Panel | CiderCon 2024 404: Ross Cider and Perry is Lit! 194: The Reason for Being | Ross on Wye Cider & Perry, UK

Send us a textEpisode 264 with Peter ArfieldI catch up with Peter to talk about a wide range of subjects that he answers in his own, inimitable and humorous way.He talls me about how he first started fishing the Wye in Derbyshire and the lessons he learnt while observing the trout in the clear water.We talk casting and why he decided to take a qualification and the impact it had on his fishing.Many will know of his tackle shop that was in Bakewell and I learn how it started and the challenges he faced.Please forgive the slight issues with sound that I hope don't detract from an interesting and amusing interview.Free to download and enjoy!

Jane Peyton, author of The Philosophy of Cider and founder of the School of Booze, brings her deep knowledge of cider and its cultural history to the forefront in this enlightening conversation. Jane Peyton at Hereford AppleFest Banquet 2024 Key Points Covered Cider's Cultural Significance The apple as a symbol in global traditions and languages.   Historical mentions, from Norse mythology to Captain Cook's voyages. Defining Cider Cider is pressed, not brewed, differentiating it from beer.   Diverse expressions of cider, from tannic and dry to sweet and fizzy. The Legacy of Susanna Forbes A heartfelt tribute to Susanna Forbes' impact on the cider world. Jane's Philosophy on Cider Advocating for better representation of cider on menus.   Mainstream vs. artisanal cider perspectives. The School of Booze Jane's initiative to educate on cider, beer, and more.   Her work as a writer and accredited pommelier. Highlights from the Philosopher of Cider Recommended Reads and Tastings: The Philosophy of Cider and Jane's other publications.   Examples of cider diversity, including champagne-method ciders.   Memorable Quotes: “Slow cider is sunlight in a glass, the liquid expression of the orchard's soul.”   “Cider is not apple beer—it's pressed, not brewed.”   Ciders and Perries Mentioned: Little Pomona's offerings   Ross on Wye ciders Contact for Jane Peyton Website School of Booze   B.A. Summers novels Sole Brethren: Left To Their Own Devices & Sole Brethren: If The Shoe Fits Mentions in this Cider Chat Hereford Applefest 2024 film - https://www.herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk/cider-perry/   CiderCon2025 Promo Code –  Once you get to the registration form, towards the end of the first page you'll reach a section in the form that says “additional registration information” and there is a question: If you have a coupon, please enter code here (case-sensitive): CiderChat   Totally Cider Tour to the UK - send an email to info@ciderchat.com to get on the wait list for this 2025 tour taking place August 25-31, 2025

Craig our guest returns after episode 72 when he re-lived his Exmoor big cat encounters in the 1980s.Now based in Herefordshire, Craig explains the big cat reports and potential activity occurring in his own village, right where he walks his dogs. He has been followed by an animal with large piercing eyeshine which alarmed his dogs, and he has recently found two fresh deer carcasses, one freshly devoured, and the other was still warm, had a severed windpipe, and showed claw marks raked down the muzzle and throat.  Craig also had a close view of a puma crossing his path in the Black Mountains, near Hay on Wye, in 2023. His photos and videos of these incidents, showing his immediate reactions, can be viewed on the podcast website…   https://bigcatconversations.com/refs-links/Word of the week:   kleptoparasite4 October 2024

Floodplain meadows are a beautiful and natural landscapes that are found alongside rivers on larger flat areas that dry out sufficiently in the summer, through well drained soils. However their value goes way beyond their beauty and wildlife - the many benefits we get include storing floodwaters, keeping soil and nutrients out of rivers and helping to protect water quality. A project is underway to increase our knowledge of Welsh floodplain meadows and promote and conserve them for the future. The Welsh floodplain meadows partnership is focusing on south-east Wales, Carmarthenshire, and the Wye catchment, building connections with communities and organisations working in the floodplain. Caroline Evans meets with members of the project to discover what the work involves and what they hope to achieve.

Welcome to our first intermission episode. August is an especially busy recording month for us so while we are away, we want to share with you some specially blended soundscapes from the past year of Lento. This week's theme is streams and rivers. There are four sections that blend effortlessly into each other. The sound-view into each watery place lasts around eleven minutes.    209 Downstream of the old mill Steep meadows all about, sloping down into a water meadow in the Derbyshire hills. The water's running fast. So much rain. The woodland birds are singing across the valley in their full spring song. This is dawn, on a wonderfully bright spring morning.  184 River rilling through Millers Dale  Here's the night sound of the river Wye flowing through Miller's Dale in the Derbyshire Dales. Open country water. Cool. Refreshing. Consistent.  226 Perhaps a perfect upland stream  This stream follows a country road high in the empty hills above the small town of Ceri in the Welsh county of Powys. We've shared many sections from this 2019 recording over the four years of Lento. The area feels magical, being very near to the Ceri Ridgeway (Kerry in English) an ancient route used for trading between Wales and England. This section of time is from the dead of night where no wildlife is audible, the entire focus is of the stream, and the acoustical properties of the hidden dell ankle deep in dry leaves.  203 Dartmoor stream  Below a stone circle high on Dartmoor called the Nine Maidens there is this racing stream. It threads down through steep sloping pastures, enters an area of dense forest, and Becomes enmeshed with the sound signatures of tall, reflective, overhanging trees. 

Bestselling writer Paula Brackston is back to discuss her newest book The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish which is about a young, feisty librarian in England in 1881. The library, attached to an ancient cathedral, houses a special medieval map.  Little does she know how much the curious people and mythical creatures depicted on it will come to mean to her. Nor does she suspect that there are lost souls waiting for her in the haunted cathedral. Some will become her dearest friends. Some will seek her help in finding peace. Others will put her in great peril, and, as she quickly learns, threaten the lives of everyone she loves.Paula Brackston is the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter and The Little Shop of Found Things, among others. Paula lives with her family in the historical border city of Hereford in the beautiful Wye valley. When not at her desk in her writing room, she enjoys long walks with the dog in a sublime landscape filled with the imprints of past lives and ancient times.For more information, check her out at paulabrackston.comClick here for her etsy shop which will soon be up and running. Click here to follow her on instagram.Thanks for listening. Have a great week!