Sutton Voices HR1 Podcast

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 Main intro/outro music is 'Beyond th...

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 and how we can all help Ledbury...

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. What an amazing morning and most importantly what a...

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  and his views on the future in farming in...

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.  Hope you enjoy this episode... Mike and Keith M...

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 all Mikel.   Also thanks to Amelia Nicholas f...

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 interesting facts from the Herefor...

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.  Finally my co-host Mike shares an Amazi...

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 amazing fact from Mike and a few jokes f...

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 operations she saw as a result of her work.  Fascinatin...

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 Saint Nicholas, Herefordshire in the UK. We now have...

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 out the first time! Finally have a he...

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 finally Mike and Keith share a few jokes.  Thank you ...

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 Horizon' by TakeTones.  Back...

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 'Your Crazy Kiss' by White...

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 White_Records.