TisTalk: a community podcast from Tisbury Wiltshire

Bonus Material: Listen here to our full interview with local film-maker, Sarah Beddington. (11 minutes) Sarah talks to TisTalk's Kate Gamm about how she met the courageous Fadia in a refugee camp for displaced Palestinians.  Sarah promised Fadia she would tell the world about the forgotten plight of Palestinian refugees.  Her documentary 'Fadia's Tree' is the result.  Sarah als...

🎙️ This Week on TisTalk: Mary's co-host is Peter Shallcross, farmer and conservationist 📚 Chloe Fox’s New Bookshop – Mary chats to Chloe about her brand-new bookshop on Tisbury High Street. 🎥 Sarah Beddington – We hear from local film maker, Sarah Beddington, about Fadia’s Tree and its special fundraiser for Gaza at the Victoria Hall. 🌳 Peter’s Lightning Tree – Peter Shallcross introduces...

🌳 Dick Budden’s doomed Ash Tree Dick Budden talks about his beautiful ash tree on Chicksgrove Road, sadly affected by ash dieback and due to be cut down. 🗳️ Cllr Gerry Murray on TisPlan 2 Our local Wiltshire Councillor on why we should vote on the Neighbourhood Plan, on 23rd October. 🧀 Ali and Mark Young at the Tisbury Deli Meet the new owners of the Tisbury Delicatessen.  📚 Chloe Fox’s New Boo...

  🎨 Malcolm Poynter: A Tisbury Character Remembered Julie Ann Murphy recalls the life and work of local pop artist and graphic designer, Malcolm Poynter. 📜 A Quietly Extraordinary Life Mary talks about her grandfather, Geoffrey Myers – his intelligence work during the Second World War, the Battle of Britain, and Bletchley Park. ⚖️ Legal Corner: Marriage vs Living Together Solicitor Martin Thomas...

 📚 Julian Berry & the Compton Press - a 60's 'happening' in Tisbury  🫖 Harry’s on the Square - Harry McGookin's new look tea house  🚜 Peter Shallcross and the Slurry Pit  🌳 Julie Ann’s Favourite Tree – The Tisbury Yew  ⚖️ Getting paid! - Legal Corner with Martin Thomas  📅 What’s On Listings  🎷 Jazz by The Buckingham Trio  TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, W...

🎪 Tisbury Carnival Highlights  🖌️ Portraits & Perspectives with David Poole  😴 Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Health with Dr Lyndsay Kinlin  ⚖️ Legal Corner with solicitor, Martin Thomas  📅 What’s On Listings TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

🎸 Jamie Moses Rock’ n’ Roll Stories 🗿 Lawrence Edwards: sculpture at Messums Gallery ⚖️ Legal Q&A with Martin Thomas 🌾🐄 Peter Shallcross on Farming & Conservation 🎡🥳🎉 Tisbury Carnival Programme 🎉🥳🎡 TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

"The division the Civil War caused around here was frankly so exhausting I wanted to lie down but I can't lie down, obviously, I'm a tree..."  says Tisbury's ancient Yew Tree, brilliantly acted by Liz Coyle Camp. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

"Queen Mary and Queen Anne were from Hatch... and local boy Chris Wren was up in London designing a big new cathedral, so although Tisbury was a long way from the Big Smoke, we couldn't help feeling we had friends in high places."  The Yew Tree 'remembers' the 1700s and the Glorious Revolution.  Liz Coyle Camp stars in our fanciful history of Tisbury, seen through the eyes...

"The day I heard that the King had lost his head, nose to the block in Whitehall, surrounded by non-wellwishers, quite honestly I was beside myself..."  says Tisbury's Ancient Yew Tree, voiced by the brilliant Liz Coyle Camp. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

Liz Coyle Camp stars in our fanciful history of Tisbury.  This week: it's the Reformation and Henry the Eighth is breaking all the rules and beheading a lot of people in the process! TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

🚧 No Room to Walk – Richard Burt and his guide dog, Dilly, reveal the obstacles blind residents face on Tisbury High Street. 🌠 Starry Nights – Steve Tonkin on the night sky in early August... and is that comet really called Swift Cuddle!?? 🦋 Butterflies – Peter Shallcross and Mary find caterpillars of the rare orange-winged Marsh Fritillary near Chicksgrove. 🌳 The Glorious Revolution: Yew Tree...

Mink Trapping on the River Nadder - a 4 minute special Mary launches a mink trap with Peter Shallcross at Wallmead Farm to help conserve native water voles and protect them from invasive minks. Part of our River Nadder series of 4 minute mini-podcasts. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

Angling on the River Nadder - a 4 minute special Mary talked to Dean Green, chair of Tisbury's Angling Club and hears how some surprisingly big fish are being caught (and put back!) by anglers on the River Nadder.  Number 2 in our series of mini-podcasts about the River Nadder TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

🎭 Wardour Primary School – Pupils talk Shakespeare, fun activities and holiday plans with Anne Martin. 🚗 Electric Car Hire Scheme – Alan Maryon Davies on the revamped green travel option in Tisbury. 💊 Thyroid Health – Dr Kinlin from Fovant Surgery explains overactive thyroids and what to watch for. 🏹 St John’s School: Peter Pan – A magical school production recorded by Anne Martin. 📚 Mere Lit...

Dean Green on Tisbury Angling Club and raising funds through the Coop Poetry Libraries in Phone Boxes: Martin Thomas wants help to maintain them Stars in July: Steve Tonkin describes the Summer Triangle Jumble and Scarecrow Trails on Saturday 19th July What's On Jamie Moses and Falcons trailer TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and...

🌱 Thomas at Seeds 4 Success 🎶 Selina Elwell: Opera in August will support Seeds 4 Success at Semley Grange 🩺 Dr Kinlin on Underactive Thyroid 📅 What’s On with Lal 🎶 Beethoven at St John's Church TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

🎖️ Inspiring Young People: 2 Lt Sue Kilgour & the Army Cadets 🌧️ Tisbury’s First Raingarden 📚 Local History: Tina Richard on the Black Death 🏕️ A Young Explorer: Evelyn Snook’s Residential Adventures 🗓️ What’s On with Lal Poynter TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

🎿 Richard Burt , Paralympic ski champ from Ansty, shares stories of the slopes, his guide dog Dilly, and a walk for Wiltshire Sight. 🐦 Elizabeth Forbes is rallying Tisbury to help save our declining swift population. 🌌 Steve Tonkin explains the solstice and the shimmering wonder of noctilucent clouds. 📚 Tina Richard  is happy about her book Eminent Tisburghers winning a prize and going to repr...

 🍻 A Fresh Chapter for the South Western!  - Zoe Guild will re-open the South Western pub in Spring 2026 🎭 Golden Hour at St John’s - the fun side of school   🩰 Ballet Under the Stars at Hatch House - find out how you can enjoy it for (almost) free!   🌿 Planter Wisdom - with gardener Rosie Buck   📆 What’s On  🎪 Tisbury's  Fete - soundscape and an appeal for feedback on our great village...

🎯 Zita Wickenden on giving back – running Tisbury’s youth club and supporting families with the village food larder. 🌳 Yew Tree Chronicles : our ancient yew speaks! Liz Coyle Camp brings the Restoration of Charles II to life. 🐢 Meet the school tortoise! Anne Martin drops by Chilmark School for a slow-paced chat. 🕍 Lesley Simm on restoring Ansty’s 13th-century church – and quality bargains on S...

💐 A get-well shout-out to Felicity Corp 🏊‍♂️ Update on Tisbury Swimming Pool ☕ Harry Crouch of Coffee Devils at the Nadder Centre 🎬 Kate Gamm reviews The Critic starring Ian McKellen 📺 James May TV show is looking for locals 📅 What’s On in Tisbury and the Nadder Valley 🎶 Birdsong  TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.  

Peter Shallcross co-presents with Mary: Arts Society: Helen Oborne from Swallowcliffe Takes the Helm Summer Nights: Steve Tonkin’s Star Watching Guide Community Appeal for Nick Gray's Family in Need Bargains & Bunting: Jerry Mason on upcoming Community Events What’s On with Lal Poynter TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and gue...

🎙️ Co-Host Spotlight! – Kate Gamm joins Mary in the TisTalk hot seat this week. New Councillor, Old Secrets! – Gerry Murray shares his priorities, his love of Tisbury and Mozart...and an intriguing archaeological discovery. Let’s Talk Memory – Ann-Marie Deane on Dementia Action Week and why she avoids the "D" word. VE Day Through an 8-Year-Old’s Eyes – Jacqueline Longley remembers the jo...

TisTalk is back for the summer! Anne Martin co-presents with Mary while Julie Ann has a break. Anne Martin returns from China and brings stories from an eye-opening trip.  Councillor Dick Budden bows out — reflecting on wins, woes, and Wiltshire’s future. VE Day turns 80 — relive the music and memories from 1945. Mary ventures into a hillside quarry on Wallmead Farm with Peter Shallcross — and dis...