Rev Paul gives our listeners an unique insight into his Pilgrimage across France and into Switzerland as he walked in excess of 650 miles on the Via Francigena. Paul shares with us his faith, his experiences, and what he learnt from other Pilgrims he met on his long and daunting journey. He explains how being alone is not actually being alone. Mike…

Judy recently retired from Hereford Museum where she was the the Senior Curator (of Collections and Access). She takes us on a curating journey from Peru via Chicago, Western Europe and London before arriving in Herefordshire. Judy talks about some of her favourite finds and how she was treated for a serious back problem in Peru which could in the …

This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts featuring Karilyn and Richard Collins who were local GPs in Herefordshire in the 1970s until the late 1990s. They reminisce on their move from a major London Hospital to Herefordshire, some of the people they worked with over many years, and situations they found themselves in. Karilyn and Richard's desire to help all t…

We are out and about for this podcast. Our thanks to Vanessa, Annette, Elaine, Mary, Susanna(h), Ruth and Hilary for inviting us to their monthly get together. They share with us how they decide on which books to read, their favourite books and books they have chosen not to read! Rebecca chooses a dessert called 'Goo' from the Sutton Cookbook in me…

Today Mike and I learnt from Freya, Jessica, Daisy, Harry, Matthew and Taylor about their Year 5 work on helping to make their community a safer place in support of the Sutton St Nicholas Parish Council. Their Year 5 teacher Miss Sheppard, and Mrs Bloore the Head of School talked to us through the Harmony Project (a Worldwide Project in schools). T…

Richard and Jamie Andrews of Court Farm Feeds tell us all about their work and how farming has changed over the last 60+ years here in Herefordshire in the UK. They talk about crops, technology, and social concerns among farmers including loneliness. Richard gives us an insight over the last 60 years. Jamie explains why he and his wife Sarah moved …

Welcome to Rhys who called in to tell us what he does as the Senior Archivist at the Hereford Archive & Record Centre. We hear about how his Mum got Rhys interested in Archives. Rhys tells about his career to date including his time with the Greater London Council (GLC) and how the Hereford Archives is the lead Archive for World War 1 and 2 munitio…

Welcome to Alistair! You may have heard him commentating at the BIG UK rally circuits such as Silverstone. Alistair talks us through what a Rally Co-Driver does; some of the world famous rally drivers he has commentated on, and the cars he has driven. He talks about his favourite rally car that was made in the North-West of England many years ago a…

I caught up with our Rector, Paul Roberts who is currently on a pilgrimage from Dover to the St Bernard's Pass in Switzerland. Paul is walking approx 1,100 kilometres (683 miles). He talks through what a Pilgrimage means to him, his family and all in the Maund Group of Churches in Herefordshire, here in England. So far he has walked 300kms (186mile…

Welcome to Matthew who takes us through some of his work (in general terms) in the UK and Australia. Matthew also talks about his role as a judge on professional sports panels. He shares an insight into how he lives and works with dyslexia which he wasn't aware of until at University. A truly remarkable man! Thank you for your support and we hope y…

Biology and Curry? Yes it is Nick Howe. Nick gives us a fascinating insight into his biological work around the world. There are only 24 hours in a day and Nick certainly makes the most of every hour he has. He talked us through his views on his approach to life and the life skills he has gained. Finally Nick tells us about his passion for cooking …

Simon (or Norm to his friends!) and Alex shine a light on what makes a Sports Club GREAT! Simon takes us through the Club's history, and its values. Alex tells us all about the work the Club has and continues to do with children and young people as well as the adults and the rugby teams including the First 15. A fascinating insight into how a Club …

Meet Ben who is a Senior Case Officer in a current serving MP's Office. We are not taking political sides in this podcast! We thought we would listen to Ben and better understand what he does. We hear about some of the requests from constituents that come into an MP's office asking for help. You will be surprised at what people ask an MP to help th…

Max takes us through his recent experiences of his degree course at Exeter University and then moving to University College Dublin. He shines a light on his current research work on type 2 Diabetes. Max tells us how he navigated his way through the COVID lockdowns supporting his students, and about his passion of rugby referring in Ireland. Enjoy l…

You have decided to seek a new life abroad and arrive in Hereford, a rural Market Town on a Saturday evening in Summer with £100 in your pocket, a tent, some food and can speak about 20 English words. Let's listen to Emilia as she talks through with Mike and Keith the challenges and successes that occurred around 21 years ago. Yesterday (12 Novembe…

Clare first discovered a few facts about the Herefordshire Suffrage Campaign when working for the Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust. At that time she had considered writing a book about it and like many of us with busy lives, it is often the case of, I will start it tomorrow! Then the pandemic arrived so Clare decided to research the Herefordshire…

Jonathan, gives our listeners an insight into his job as an Agronomist. He talks of craft beers, pesticides, and farming for food. Very topical at present not just in the UK but across the world. His career to date makes interesting listening and the challenges farmers face today in food production and harvesting. Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond …

Jess writes news regular items on nature and the environment in a number of Parish magazines in Herefordshire. She is passionate about all things to do with nature. In this podcast Jess talks about the many birds and visitors to her garden, and how agricultural practices have both challenged and benefitted nature. Sit back and enjoy... Keith & Mike…

So how does a Food Bank work? Mark explains how the very effective and greatly valued Food Bank in Ledbury works. It is more than just giving out food. Mark's experience and insight shine's a light on how why Ledbury's Food Bank is of such a great help to many people. Thank you to Mark for finding time in his busy schedule to tell us all about it a…

Our first outside broadcast! Massive thanks to Josh for showing us around many of the competitor entries and being a brilliant host as Mike and I went around the Rally at Hereford Livestock Market this morning. Thank you Imi for for helping us and all the Young Farmers we managed to meet along with their Mums, Dads, the judges, and many others. Wha…

Ernie a shepherd in the Welsh hills and mountains has just finished this year's lambing season. He tells us all about his job, and how Young Farmers has helped him with his career so far, and his work with the Welsh Assembly. Max a current President of a Young Farmers Club in Herefordshire reflects on how farming has changed since he was a teenager…

Our first outside broadcast! Mike and Keith go to a Satellite Earth Station in Western Europe to learn all about how football matches go from the stadiums to our televisions sets, tablets and mobile phones in the UK and around the world! We hear about The Pigeons! And a claim to fame about Zola Budd - world famous middle and long distance runner. H…

We meet with Mikel over Skype from his place of work (Cardiff Metropolitan University). Mikel is Senior Lecturer in Sports Psychology. There is some background noise at times during the interview so please bear with us. Mikel shines a light on the world of Sports Psychology which results in us asking him many questions! Thank you for answering them…

Paul's day job as our Village Rector goes on hold as Paul tells us about his interest in the Hereford Light Infantry and its Museum. Paul co-hosts a podcast 'Just A Walk In The Sun' with Colonel Andy Taylor which usually finishes in a Public House! Well worth to listen to and perhaps you will want to follow. Listen to Paul as he talks through some …

Daniel talks about his work of growing berries commercially. He reveals the challenges he faces, and what really excites him about growing berries on a large scale. For our recipe this month Sian Bowman tells us how to make Raspberry Cheesecake. In our next podcast episode we will hear from Sian and her work as a professional children's illustrator…

Our first interactive podcast featuring Sian Bowman! Sian tells how she became a professional children's illustrator; her work in America and Japan, and now she looks at the UK market. Her website to go with this podcast is: sianbowman.com Elaine Andrews tells us how to make Cinnamon Apple Cake which incidentally Mike really enjoys eating! Another …

Our first international podcast interview with Mary Williams in Western Montana. Mary talks about her historical investigations over many years, her discoveries through her work as a consultant and then her dream job in the United States Forestry Service. Mary talks about mining claims, and investigating owners of pollution and the clean up operati…

Mica tells us how he first became a commercial airline pilot in North America. His break from work while he turned his dream of commercial flying into reality. Fast forward to flying in Cambodia and finally back to the States and the UK. Mica talks through how he sees the future of commercial aviation and why he moved with his family to Sutton Sain…

Fascinating discussion with Richard Page who worked at Greenpeace UK for many years. Hear about his significant contribution to the 30 by 30 Marine Protection Initiative which has been in the global media in the last 2 weeks. Interesting recipe this month is from Richard's sister Jilly. We didn't quite get the ingredients right when Keith read it o…

If you are into rugby then this is the podcast for you! Hear Rusty (Russell) Earnshaw talk about his career to date in rugby coaching as Mike and Keith talk through his highs and lows with him. Rusty has his own rugby podcast Magic Academy - well worth a listen and to subscribe too. Sharron tells us all about Crumbly Apple and Cheesecake, and final…

Hear all about Julia's very interesting life so far and in particular her time on the P&O Cruise ship Aurora when it was launched in January 2000. Phillipa has selected a recipe Lamb Chops in Port wine sauce from the Sutton St Nicholas Cook Book. Thank you to Dot for being our first fan! Enjoy the podcast! Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond the Hori…

Stephen was a BBC Radio 3 Presenter and all things classical music. We have a talk with Stephen and learn so much about him and his life. Another recipe from the Sutton Cookbook thanks to Julia... and of course a joke! Thank you for listening . Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond the Horizon' by TakeTones. Background music for amazing fact and jokes …

Welcome to our village - Sutton Saint Nicholas in Herefordshire in the United Kingdom. Hear from people in our community about what shaped their lives, community news and a recipe from the Sutton Saint Nicholas Cookbook! Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond the Horizon' by TakeTones. Background music for amazing fact and jokes 'Your Crazy Kiss' by Whi…