Episodes

"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 …

"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 Nadder Valley. Julie An…

"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....

"What the holly tree!.. I gasped to myself. The King has had his own wife felled like a rotting oak? I was shaken to my inner bark. What sort of man does that to his own wife?! Queen Anne Boleyn was dead and the turbulence th...

🚧 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 S...

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...

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...

🎭 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.…

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...

🌱 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...

🎖️ 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...

🎿 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 ...

🍻 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 ...

🎯 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....

💐 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 ...

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 ...

🎙️ 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…

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…

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…