Draycott Diaries
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057 We pay tribute to Sophie Courtiour, resident of Rodney Stoke.
An amazing woman and a massive participant in our community life. Mother, Willow Sculptor, Instructor, House Builder, Church Bell Captain, Horse Expert, and devoted lover of everything to do with Natu
056 Blindness Is Never Dark
As Patron of the RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind). Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a passionate advocate for the rights of blind and partially sighted people. With that in mind we are
055 Rodney Stoke and Draycott WI
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Alison Quill, who was President of the branch from 2019, until her death in April 2022. Tiggi talks to Natalyia Wills, a member of the local WI since 2015.
054 Perch Hill Vineyard Near Draycott
Having faced a life changing diagnosis and a need to re navigate her life, two and a half years ago, Alison Ironside and her Mother moved from Cornwall to Draycott. They wanted to join a community an
053 Draycott’s Jubilee Celebration
I had a real scoop this month. For our Draycott Diaries Jubilee Special, I chat with internationally acclaimed choral conductor, composer and organist Barry Rose OBE. As resident organist and Master
052 Draycott And The Strawberry Line
The romance of an historic steam train, puffing along through the gorgeous Somerset countryside. Children waving as passengers disembark at Draycott Station. Watched from the windows of the Railway In
051 The Draycott Arborist
Village resident Adam Clark had two passions as a boy, soldiers and trees. As he chats with Tiggi we learn so much from his past experiences. As a student army cadet Adam once organised an expeditio
050 Draycott Diaries Celebrate 50 Episodes
Tiggi and her guide dog Jackie set off three years ago to record stories from a rural village. Many said this wouldnt work. How very wrong they were. As a special guest on BBC Radio 4 and other medi
049 The Draycott Pilot
John Connor is this months podcast guest. Tiggi learns that every person she chats to on Draycott Diaries have hidden depths, and village resident jet pilot John Connor is one of them. A true biograph
048 Draycott Drama
A brand new year and a brand new pantomime for the local community. This month Tiggi hooks up with three members of the local drama group Mendip Players. Revelations include the debacle of walking on