Episodes

July 21, 2025

River Nadder: Mink Trapping

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...

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July 21, 2025

River Nadder: Prize Carp!

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...

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July 21, 2025

July 21st-27th 2025 Schools Special! St John's and Wardour, Electric …

🎭 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.…

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July 14, 2025

July 14th-20th 2025 E10S9 Angling with Dean Green, Poetry Phone Boxes…

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 T...

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July 7, 2025

July 7-13th 2025 E9S9. Seeds4Success, Charity Opera, Doctor Kinlin

🌱 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...

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June 29, 2025

30th June - 6th July 2025 E8S9 Army Cadets, Raingarden, Black Death, …

🎖️ 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 Poy...

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June 25, 2025

23rd-29th June 2025 E7S9 Richard Burt, Swifts, Star Gazing, Tisbury h…

🎿 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 ...

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June 16, 2025

16th - 22nd June 2025 E6S9. South Western Pub's Zoe Guild; St John's …

🍻 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 ...

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June 11, 2025

9th-15th June 2025 E5S9 Zita Wickenden, Youth and Food Larder; Yew Tr…

🎯 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....

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June 2, 2025

2nd to 8th June E4S9 Pool Update, Harry Crouch, 'The Critic' Review, …

💐 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 ...

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May 26, 2025

26th May - 1st June E3S9 Arts Society, Stargazing, Nick Gray appeal, …

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 ...

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May 19, 2025

19th-25th May 2025 E2S9 New Councillor Gerry Murray, Dementia, Jacky …

🎙️ 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 avoi…

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May 11, 2025

TisTalk 12th to 18th May 2025 E1S9 Anne Martin, Dick Budden, VE Day i…

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 memor…

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April 7, 2025

Monday 7th April Episode 10 Season 8: Ansty May Day, Pottery Workshop…

May Day Traditions, Arts for Kids & Community Spirit – This Week on TisTalk May Day in Ansty Returns - Caroline Plumtre explains Clay, Creativity & Kids – Free Workshops at Messums Studios this Easter Hansel, Gretel… and a D...

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March 24, 2025

Monday 24th March 2025 E9S8: Doctor on Back Pain; Chilmark kids plan…

Back Pain Begone! – Dr. Lindsey Kinlin shares expert advice on easing aches and staying mobile. From Spuds to Supper – Chilmark School & Riverbarn Café team up for a veg-growing adventure. Art on Track – Local artists bring c...

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March 17, 2025

17th March 2025 E8S8 The Ramblers, Rose Handley:Gardening Club, Clay …

Spring is around the corner! Step into History – The Ramblers explore Chettle House on a stunning yet easy Cranborne Chase walk. Blooming Great Fun – Rose Handley on Tisbury Gardening Club’s flower shows & how to get involved...

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March 12, 2025

10th March 2025 E7S8 Stars in March, Roads Spending Scandal, The Yew …

March’s Night Sky Unveiled – Astronomer Steve Tonkin guides us through the celestial wonders overhead. The Yew Tree Chronicles: Civil War & a Tisbury Offshoot in America! – Liz Coyle-Camp brings history to life with wit and w...

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March 3, 2025

Monday 3rd March 2025. E6S8. Gaston Manor, Dr Kinlin, Talking Climate…

Gaston Manor: A High Street Phoenix​ - From derelict shell to village landmark Let’s Talk About… Bowel Health! – Dr. Kinlin shares tips on managing constipation with confidence. Young Voices, Big Questions – 17-year-old Kiara...

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Feb. 24, 2025

24th February 2025 Special Nature Episode: Birds on Wallmead Farm, Sp…

Special NATURE episode of TisTalk Hedgerows & Hope: Farmer Peter Shallcross Welcomes Birds Back to the Land Spring Stirs in Cranborne Chase: Jeni Bell on the World Waking Up Rambling Through Nature: A Walk on Martin Down with Nigel Timms & Iain Giles. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tis…

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Feb. 16, 2025

Yew Tree Chronicles Part 8: Elizabethan Times

Tisbury Yew Tree Chronicles: Liz Coyle Camp continues narrating our historical comedy of Tisbury's history, very loosely 'remembered' by Tisbury's 4,000 year old yew tree. This week, our yew remembers Good Queen Bess and won...

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Feb. 10, 2025

10th February 2025 E4S8 Bells, New Window, Liz Coyle Camp's Yew Tree,…

Bells Ring Out for Tisbury’s New Stained Glass Window – A special service of dedication celebrates the community’s stunning new addition to the church. The Yew Tree Chronicles: Elizabethan Gossip from Tisbury’s Oldest Residen...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Monday 3rd February 2025 E3S8. Church window, Witchmark Brewery, The …

Stunning New Window in Tisbury church! - Mary talks to stained glass artist, Tom Denny Witchmark brewery in Fonthill is open - Anne has a tour and a tipple The Outrun - Kate reviews the new film starring Saoirse Ronan What's ...

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Jan. 26, 2025

27th January 2025 E2S8. Tisbury author, Lizzie Paylan; Yew Tree 7: T…

Lizzie Paylan Talks Nature & Kate Bush : Local author shares her inspirations behind When Nature Nurtures . The Yew Tree Chronicles : Liz Coyle-Camp hilariously tackles the Reformation in her latest monologue. Pat Ost’s Thank...

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Jan. 19, 2025

20th January 2025 E1 S8 Pickleball, Doctor Kinlin, Stargazing

TisTalk for week beginning Monday 20th January 2025 - Doctor Lindsay Kinlin from Fovant Surgery starts a new monthly series on common health problems. Today: feeling tired all the time - Steve Tonkin with the stars and planet...

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