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Nov. 2, 2026
TisTalk 2nd-8th November 2026. E7S13. Johnny Brophy, Fireworks, Wessex, La Chimera review, November's Night Sky
Peter Shallcross co-hosts with Mary. Local & National News 🐑 Fireworks frightening the flock: Peter has been speaking on the BBC about the dangers of fireworks and loud bangs for livestock. 🏛️ Wessex: A New Super Council? Mary asks Cllr. Gerry Murray about the proposed new authority following the Chancellor's Budget. Main Show 1. 🪡 Johnny Brophy of Return to Cloth celebrates a year of upholstery on Tisbury High Street. 2. 🎬 Film Review La Chimera: Kate reviews the arty comedy/dr...
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Oct. 26, 2026
TisTalk 26th Oct - 1st Nov 2026. E6S13. South Western Pub, Apple Day, Fonthill Book Swap, Legal, Jazz.
Kate Gamm co-hosts with Mary 🍎 Tisbury Apple Day: Fun, Games and Fresh Juice! Kevin Gamm reports back. 🍻 The South Western Pub: New landlady Zoe Guild talks refurbishment and reopening for the cosier season. 📚 Book Swap: Bring up to six books, leave with an armful! Netta Tayler in Fonthill Bishop. 🤖 AI and the Legal World: Solicitor Martin Thomas on how artificial intelligence is already changing the profession. 📅 What’s On: with Christabel Watts 🎷 Jazz Playout: The Andy Davies Qu...
Oct. 22, 2026
TisTalk Farming Special Number Two: Government Grants and Policy 22nd October 2026
🚜 Farming Special 2: Government Grants and UK Farming Policy "As everyone knows, most farmers in the UK wouldn't survive without government grants and schemes." Mary talks to dairy farmer, Peter Shallcross, and three other farmers and farming advisers in the Nadder Valley about the pros and cons of grants and government policy. Mark Lockyer is an arable farmer in Dinton, Rachel Hall is a sheep farmer in Motcombe and Todd Jex is an agronomist from Chilmark. "Governments haven't been part...
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Oct. 18, 2026
TisTalk 19th-25th October 2026 E5S13 Boot Inn, Link Appeal, Charlie Greenwood, Junior TAG, Legal Advice, Apple Day
Anne Martin co-hosts with Mary. 🍻 50 Years at the Boot Inn! – Congratulations to Ruth and Ron on half a century at Tisbury’s much-loved pub. Ruth gives us a quick interview. 🚗 Calling all LINK Drivers – Anne appeals for more volunteer drivers to help local people get to medical appointments. Ring 07484 284670 to volunteer. 🎤 Charlie Greenwood – Local singer Charlie chats to Mary about loving soul music, working hard and making her singing dreams come true. 🧪 Junior TAG Presents ‘Grossbusters’...
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Oct. 12, 2026
TisTalk 12th-18th October 2026 E4S13 Messums news, Flooding and Fishing, Black Dog Pub, Tulips.
Jackie Harding co-hosts with Mary 🖼️ Messums Announcement – News from our local art gallery. 🌊 Flooding and River Nadder Health – Wiltshire Councillor Gerry Murray and water quality campaigner and fisherman Dave Holroyd discuss flooding and the health of our local river. 🍽️ The Black Dog, Chilmark – Jackie Harding enjoys lunch at the recently relaunched village pub. 🌷 Gardening with Rosie Buck – Seasonal gardening tips and an invitation to help plant tulip bulbs in Tisbury’s village tubs this...
Oct. 8, 2026
Farming Special Ep.1 Food and Nature 8th Oct 26
Farmer, Peter Shallcross and Mary Myers ask the question: Is it food OR nature or can we have both?
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