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With a lifetime of experience, Psychic Medium Simone shares her paranormal encounters with spirits and lifelong journey for answers to the unknown that led to the discovery of mediumship, which enables her to deliver messages from those who have crossed over to the other side. This weekly podcast features, paranormal stories, interviews with truth seekers, and on-air readings from audience voice messages. Subscribe and leave a kind message on ITunes which will assist in reaching more interes ...
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Join Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, The Young Victoria), Amr Waked (Syriana), Academy Award®–winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours), Academy Award®-nominated Producer Paul Webster (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice) as they discuss their new film. Based on the best selling novel by Paul Torday, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a romantic, contemporary fable set amidst a fishing-obsessed Sheikh's attempts to introduce salmon into Yemen.
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Welcome to Voices of the Countryside, where we go in search of the places, people, traditions and tales that make rural Britain extraordinary. Subscribe to Scribehound to support independent countryside writing: https://join.scribehound.com/
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Old Sport is a weekly Australian-based podcast providing headlines and hot takes from across the sporting world. Come for the news, stay for the views. Presented by Hugo Carson, Ben Rozen and Hamish Stewart.
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It is time that the building industry embraced change. Good for the planet and good for their profits. And good for government building targets. Currently we are building about 150,000 houses a year. The new Government plan to raise that to 300,000 houses a year to help house the 3 million odd immigrants let into the country over the last few years…
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Wood pigeons are rightly regarded as a top-tier sporting bird, but what with wasps, nettles, the need for truckloads of clobber and the quarry's uncooperative nature, decoying them can be a pain in the proverbial Anybody will tell you that there is no better sport to be had than decoying pigeons. In fact, everybody will tell you that there is no be…
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I got bored of waiting and got lucky with hope and practical activism Don’t laugh, but I once nearly went into mainstream politics. Never mind when and for whom, but let me reassure you that the dream was a short one. I came to the early conclusion that there was a limited amount that a thin-skinned Etonian of no settled world view and the attentio…
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Finding a copy of Trout & Salmon from 1994 shows that we’re still talking about the same environmental, and geopolitical, issues three decades on. A wormy start “Look what I’ve found Papa!” I held up an oozing earthworm, my hands blackened by Hebridrean peat. The year was 1994, I was five years old, and we were on a family holiday to the Isle of Le…
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Creating a wildflower meadow will put you in touch with nature and feed the soul. Here's how any old fool can do it... At the bottom of my garden there’s a long wooden fence that, in my mind’s eye, performs a vaguely-similar function to the Berlin Wall of the late 1970s. On one side, you find a small paddock grazed by half a dozen Jacob sheep. They…
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A day out with the Eastern Counties Mink Hunt is never dull nor dry. I ventured out with this wonderful group of eccentrics to recapture my lost youth and pass on the mink hunting baton to my son I learned many life lessons on river banks in my early teens. I gleaned the art of stealth and concealment when watching wild trout and chub take naps, th…
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The latest plan to help Scotland get back in touch with its true wild self is to reintroduce lynx, a big cat and apex predator, to control deer numbers. But can Scotland follow Switzerland's lead? Or is this all just land reform by stealth? Tales of the riverbank with a difference - the story of the beaver, the big cat and the eagle. Sounds like th…
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A few months ago, I wrote a column on Scribehound called Ancient Hunting Stories: The Origins of Human Culture?. In it I explored the idea that aside from opposable thumbs, the thing that really sets humanity apart from other animals is our love of stories. Stories follow (or subvert) patterns, and our brains are essentially pattern recognition eng…
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Working summer jobs on farms did me a world of good. Could a programme to put 18 year olds to work on farms make the country a better place and help to fix our food systems? I’m sorry to bring up the election again - it has been a fortnight so I’m sure you’ve been happily getting on with your life not thinking about politics, but something that was…
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Some love it; some hate it; but is the ‘back gun’ a symptom of a wider problem in game shooting? I have a confession: walking gun is one of my favourite places to be on a game shoot. I say that even as a member of the gun trade who, when asked to ‘go with the beaters’ invariably ends up with a performance review committee of customers past and pres…
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Before I continue I'd like to just confirm I couldn't smell any patchouli (or BO) and there were no hairy armpits on show (to my knowledge). Back to this in a moment. The first was a screening of Isabella Tree's Wilding. A documentary shot at the Knepp Estate in Horsham, West Sussex. The second, I was on a panel at a local agricultural college host…
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This July marks my ten-year anniversary working in the media and rather self-indulgently, I have been reflecting on the very exciting, albeit chaotic journey my life has taken and where it all began, at the BBC. I’m aware that the BBC often gets a bad rep in farming circles, receiving criticism for not showing enough interest in rural issues or sen…
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One of my favourite sayings is, “Live as if you will die tomorrow; farm as if you will live forever.” And I have tried to follow that policy as far as my finances have allowed. There is always a temptation to think short-term and scrimp, or take a shortcut. To avoid thinning a young plantation or re-establishing a grass ley, or carry out building r…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 269Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! - We discuss the rising trend of non-alcoholic wines. - Exploring the challenges of producing quality non-alcoholic wines. - Mention the legal labeling terms for such wines.- How Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Made: - Methods include vacuum distilla…
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If you sup with the devil, use a long spoon. The RSPB has an odd approach to polluters. If you are big enough and rich enough it may not be a deal breaker to pour untreated sewage into rivers and lakes. United Utilities obviously has a very poor relationship with many of the people it is supposed to serve. This is not just because of how it treats …
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We all know commercial shooting is often one of the Achilles heels of the shooting debate but why do they need to survive, who do they help, what benefit do they bring and how do they need to adjust? Commercial shooting seems to be a close second when it comes to criticism of the shooting community by the shooting community, as well as from outside…
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Damage a tree and its reaction is to try to heal itself. A lot of this action happens below ground in increased root growth. This leads to 'Carbon Capture.' So next time you see a tree, bash it and help save the planet. So goes the new theory... Coming soon to a cinema near you, Wilding. According to The Guardian, this is “The film about the farmin…
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Decades of mismanagement and poor policy has left our rare and precious chalkstream environments in a perilous state Two rare environments are close to my heart – Heather Moorland and Chalkstreams. Both are almost unique on a global scale and thus massively important. You might think these are two very different environments; well, yes, they are – …
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It’s hard to believe but during the Second World War it was only legal to make one type of regulation Cheddar in Britain – making any other sort of cheese was banned. Sixty years on, however, the British cheese industry is flying. There are over 750 different types, some of them ancient and others very new, and prizes for cheesemaking are hotly con…
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The classic Macnab - salmon, stag and grouse - may be costly but try one of the variants and the experience will never be forgotten What would be your choice for Desert Island Discs? I pondered on this while the Sealyhams worked a brash pile for a rat. Plastic Bertrand’s Ca Plane Pour Moi definitely, along with Noel Coward’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen…
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When June weedcut is done and peace returns to the chalkstreams the trout become fickle and the fishing is engrossing The time of the Mayfly hatch on the chalkstreams has long been one of the highlights of our fishing calendar. Normally through May and early June this wonderful insect that even us uneducated entomologists can identify have fisherme…
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What if our uplands are already producing good biodiversity and tree planting will damage this and their potential to capture carbon? Is there time to rethink, or has the expensive rewilding express train already left the station? Whilst few could argue that our country needs more woodland, the difficulty is agreeing on where we plant all those tre…
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I unearth some home truths about nature writing and try to explain why it matters For the last three mornings, I’ve been up at 4.00 am murdering adverbs. I have just finished my book on Britain’s coastline, and my agent thinks I need to reduce the word count by about 4,000, of which at least a quarter will come from adverbs. She is right. Adverbs a…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 268Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! In this lively episode, your hosts Kim and Mark dive into the fascinating world of wine news, where the grapevine buzzes with both delightful and eyebrow-raising stories. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite vintage and join us as we expl…
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The Norwegian Government has shut down salmon fishing on some of the country’s most storied rivers. Should it serve as a warning to us all? Tom’s grandfather had a fine death. He was discovered lying on a gravel bank of the river Orkla in Norway, his hat tilted to shield his face from the sun. His fishing rod rested neatly beside him, and next to t…
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Living and working in the countryside often requires a creative approach to problem-solving, best demonstrated by the improvised solutions we come up with. They may not be pretty, or even terribly safe, but they get the job done You will, I am sure, be familiar with the concept of a ‘life hack’. Social media and the press are awash with videos and …
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Fieldsports, along with Israel and private schools, are red meat for the rabble of Labour backbenchers. As a public-school-educated trophy-hunter with a Jewish surname, I'm off to an internment camp. Good intentions are wonderful things. In June 2024, they paved the way for 60,000 people to march in London alongside Chris Packham, Extinction Rebell…
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We’ve undoubtedly all seen wood pigeons but did you know they are one of Britain’s biggest agricultural pests? It’s estimated they cause over £75m-£100m worth of damage to farmers’ crops every year. They are also delicious and are highly prized, gastronomically, in pubs and restaurants. Patrick sets off for the Cotswolds to shoot some pigeons over …
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 267In this episode, hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Here are the topics they cover:Engaging Millennials with Wine using YouTube Power & Restaurant Wine Pricing UpdatesTapping into the Millennial Market: The Power of YouTubeKim and Mark will discuss the growing influence of Y…
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We’ve probably all heard the term ‘regenerative farming’ but what does it actually mean, how do you farm regeneratively, and what does it achieve? Patrick heads to North Norfolk to meet Jimmy Goodley, a farmer in the Stiffkey Valley who is trying to create a financially viable and sustainable farming business for his young children to one day take …
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 266🍷 The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Exploring All Things Wine With You!🍷In this episode, Mark Lenzi and Kim Simone talk with special guest Neil Rogers. Neil, author of BarTips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales, I Learned Behind the Bar, shares insights from his book.👥 Interview Highlights:- Customer H…
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It's often said that, within 25 years, the turtledove will be gone from England's hedgerows. When they go, if they go, we will lose something that is a huge part of British culture – they are present in our folk songs and our poetry and for centuries the sound they make, a sort of sweet purring, has been synonymous with springtime. But in Suffolk, …
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 265The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Gadgets & Salmon Safe with Kim & MarkEpisode Description:Join Kim and Mark on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) exploring all things wine with you!We discuss two fascinating topics: wine gadgets and sustainable wine choices!Part 1: Gadgets Galore (or Duds?)We kick things…
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Around half of Britain’s farmers rent some or all of the land they work, but in Britain's changing agricultural landscape, where significant profits can be made through rewilding, tree planting and renting out rural properties to city-dwellers, it is becoming harder and harder for aspiring farmers to find any ground. They were once a cornerstone of…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 264In this episode, hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Here are the key topics they cover:1. Coravin Updates: - The hosts discuss the latest developments in Coravin technology. They explore new models, improvements, and latest issues with theft. - Mark and Kim share their insig…
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Inspired by the chance discovery of an egg vending machine deep in rural Norfolk, Patrick Galbraith reflects upon the changes to village life that have occurred over the last hundred years or so. Patrick goes in search of the farmer who owns the pickled egg dispenser - David - and discovers that his family has farmed the land around Great Snoring (…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 263In this episode, hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW):Unveiling Consumer Trends and Producer ProblemsThis episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) dives deep into the fascinating world of wine, exploring both consumer preferences and the c…
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Patrick Galbraith meets Marcus Armytage, Grand National-winning jockey and Scribehounder, at his home in Berkshire to find out what it takes to win the most famous horse race in the world. Patrick learns about Marcus’ route into racing and why he never made the step from amateur to professional, despite still holding the record for the National. Ne…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 262The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Uncorking the truth about wine and health with Tony Edwards.Join Kim and Mark as we delve into the fascinating world of vino with Tony Edwards, author of the eye-opening book, "The Very Good News About Wine."In this episode, we'll explore:Why Tony Wrote the Book: We'll c…
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Patrick Galbraith learns about offal and why chefs love cooking with it. First, he heads to Norfolk with his friend Sachin Kureishi to shoot some woodpigeons and some squirrels. Mission accomplished, he returns to London where the young butcher, chef, and offal devotee, Flossy Philips, comes over to his flat to cook some really impressive dishes, u…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Episode 261In this episode Kim and Mark interview longtime respected Certified Wine Educator Len Presutti.Welcome to another captivating episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)! In this delightful interview, we sit down with the esteemed Len Presutti, a true connoisseur of the grape. Let's uncork the conversati…
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Patrick Galbraith plunges into the fascinating world of English wine. He chats to Henry Jeffreys, the celebrated drinks journalist, about his highly-acclaimed new book Vines in a Cold Climate: the people behind the English wine revolution. Henry tells him that the world of English wine is still very much in its infancy – he also paints a picture of…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 260In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Kim and Mark interview the renowned Andrea Immer Robinson In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of wine with the esteemed sommelier, chef, television personality, and author Andrea Immer Robinson.She is one of twenty six wome…
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Patrick Galbraith shoots a Chinese water deer and learns about Britain’s growing deer problem. There are more deer in this country than there’ve almost ever been and they are causing all sorts of problems. In Scotland they are destroying pine forests and in England they are browsing out scrub and bramble where nightingales used to sing. It’s very e…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 259Exploring all things wine with you!In this episode Kim and Mark "Dream of Italy" with Kathy McCabe.Welcome to another exciting episode of The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW)! We sit down with the delightful Kathy McCabe, the host of PBS's captivating show, “Dream of Italy." Kathy takes us on a journey throu…
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Patrick Galbraith learns about hedges and what they actually mean. With the help of Dr Leonard Baker, who is an expert on enclosure and those who rose up against it, and Richard Negus, a Suffolk-based conservationist, Patrick discovers that the history of the hedge is thorny and very political. In the nineteenth century hedges were seen as symbols …
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 258Exploring all things wine with you!In this episode Kim and Mark interview David Glancy founder of The San Francisco Wine School. In this captivating episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) we had the pleasure of interviewing David Glancy, the visionary founder of the San Francisco Wine School. David…
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Patrick Galbraith delves into the world of sustainable farming and its impact on Britain's rural landscape. With the help of a farmer, an upland conservationist, a restaurateur and a butcher, he explores the environmental benefits and gastronomic delights of native cattle. Patrick begins his journey by meeting up with fellow Scribehounder and best-…
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 257Exploring all things wine with you!In this episode Kim and Mark uncork adventures with The Savory LaneCalling all vino and spirit enthusiasts! This episode of The Wonderful World of Wine takes you on a delightful journey alongside the inspiring women behind **The Savory Lane**, a premier provider of wine…
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Patrick Galbraith goes out in search of the mysterious woodcock, a beloved bird of hunters, chefs and nature lovers the world over. Patrick's journey begins in Suffolk with farmer, conservationist and writer Sam Carlisle, and Sam's Hungarian Vizsla, Merlin. The trio head into the woods in an attempt to bag a couple of birds for their lunch. Later, …
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