Tod Talks from Toddle About

In this episode of Tod Talks , Bill chats with Sophie , Marketing Manager at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway in Beaconsfield — the world’s oldest original model village! Sophie shares the fascinating story behind Bekonscot’s 95-year legacy, how it continues to delight families and school trips, and the incredible charitable work it does through the Roland Ingham Foundation , donating over £21...

In this episode of Tod Talks , Bill sits down with Michelle - a mum, entrepreneur, and long‑time Utility Warehouse partner. Michelle talks about her journey from becoming a Utility Warehouse customer to running it as part of her family’s income, gaining priceless flexibility and peace of mind along the way. Michelle explains how UW bundles essential services like energy, broadband, mobile, and ins...

In this flavour-packed episode of Tod Talks , Bill chats with Georgie and Andy, the duo behind Spice Bag Co , a Bristol-based food truck serving up Ireland’s most addictive takeaway secret: the spice bag. After 12 years working on superyachts as a captain and a chef, Georgie and Andy traded the sea for the street and launched a bold new food venture. They break down what a spice bag actually is (c...

In this episode of Tod Talks , Bill is joined by Natalie, founder of HT Mirrors —a brilliant small business creating bold, safe, and beautiful acrylic mirrors for kids’ bedrooms, nurseries, and sensory spaces. Natalie shares how a DIY project for her son’s room sparked the idea, and how her background in psychology and neurodiversity informed the mission behind HT Mirrors. Each piece is hand-paint...

Alex Nicholls joins Bill on the latest episode of Tod Talks to chat about all things Tropic. From how the business was founded to what exactly can be found in big brand beauty products, Alex lifts the lid and shares some amazing facts. We also find out which Tropic products could be right for your baby and you as a new Mum.  You can find out more about Tropic at https://tropicskincare.com/pages/al...

Tom Brown has played for some of the biggest names in rugby - earning a cap for Wales, competing for Cardiff Blues, Dragons RFC, and Worcester Warriors, and racking up over 30 appearances in top-flight rugby. Now, as Director of Rugbytots South Bucks, Tom brings that same passion to the pitch - just with smaller players! In this episode, Tom shares his journey from the elite level to early years c...

In this episode of  Tod Talks , Bill is joined by Lisa and Helen from Hampshire Hospitals Charity to explore how the charity makes a real difference to families across North Hants and West Berkshire. From colour runs and community events to building sensory rooms and funding children’s wards, discover how this incredible team works to create warmer, more supportive hospital experiences for little...

In this debut episode of  Tod Talks , Bill Clapson sits down with Chloe, founder of The Nanny Network, to explore how she's connecting families with nannies in a personal, caring, and community-driven way. From understanding the process of hiring a nanny to building a support network for childcare professionals, Chloe shares her inspiring journey from nanny to agency owner—and how Toddle About has...