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Do London Differently by London National Park CityWhat if your 2026 resolution was swapping scrolling for strolling?In this New Year episode we’re taking a quick look back at what’s been happening across London National Park City in 2025, from £80,000 redistributed through 112 community projects to a Ranger community now 160+ strong, Then we’ll set your 2026 walking intentions with three Go Jauntly challenges, build towards the London Walking Festival’s big May goal, and open the first page of our book club pick, 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets, including a clip from my interview with Annabel Abbs about The Walking Cure. Ready? Let’s trade the feed fo...
2026-01-0120 min
Do London Differently by London National Park CityThe London Walking FestivalThis is a new season of the London National Park City Podcast - we’re calling it Do London Differently.We begin with some updates on what has been happening this year and look ahead to the London Walking Festival which runs for the whole month of May.Join the Walk London Challenge for free on Go Jauntly.Get Your Own Copy Of The 2025 Paper12 ways to connect people & nature in London is the second print publication from London National Park CityEl...
2025-05-0119 min
The TAPE Podcast NetworkWalking with MIND #2: Archaeologist, Kathy.Episode two of the Walking with MIND Podcast.Produced at TAPE Community Music and Film in partnership with Creating Enterprise, Conwy and NW Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Community Rail. Funded by the National Lottery.Download the Go Jauntly app to access details of the walks mentioned along with many more detailed routes.https://www.gojauntly.com
2023-06-0510 min
The TAPE Podcast NetworkWalking with MIND #1: Nick MeakinsEpisode one of the Walking with MIND Podcast.Produced at TAPE Community Music and Film in partnership with Creating Enterprise, Conwy and NW Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Community Rail. Funded by the National Lottery.Download the Go Jauntly app to access details of the walks mentioned along with many more detailed routes.https://www.gojauntly.com
2023-06-0515 min
Nature BantzS4E7 - Jared HanleyWe are thrilled to welcome nature tech entrepreneur, Jared Hanley to the Nature Bantz podcast. Jared is the brains behind Nature Quant, as well as a data scientist, adventure racer and all round nature connection expert.. We deep dive into the data behind nature connection and how this can be used for positive action as well as discuss if/when investment in nature tech grows to the same levels as climate tech. Links to S4E7 Jared Hanley Nature Quant Nature Dose App Nature Quant...
2023-05-1740 min
Nature BantzS4E6 - Annabel AbbsNature Bantz welcomes Annabel Abbs, aka Annabel Streets for episode six. Annabel is a writer and journalist who believes that walking is like breathing and is essential to living. Tune in for tips on walking meditation and how to stay present during a walk. We chat barefoot walking, breathing techniques and embodied walking. Plus find out about the women walkers who have inspired Annabel's own walking journeys. These walking heroes include Nan Shepherd, Simone De Beauvoir and Clara Vivian. Links for S4E6 - Annabel AbbsAnnabel Abbs InstagramAnnabel Abbs T...
2023-04-2642 min
Nature BantzS4E5 - Zoë PalmerEpisode Five of the Nature Bantz podcast welcomes Zoë Palmer. Her incredible work as an artist, writer and human ecologist spans live performance, installations and curated participatory events. Zoë’s work centres on underrepresented narratives and knowledge through a decolonial lens.We discuss the intersection of the arts, health and ecology and what happens when they collide. How combining nature connection with the arts can help us cope during these increasingly challenging times. Plus how nature can help us unleash our radical imaginations to combat climate change. Links for S4E5 - Zoë Palmer
2023-04-1238 min
Nature BantzS4E4 - Hirra Khan AdeogunWe are thrilled to welcome Hirra to our Nature Bantz podcast. Hirra is Head of Car Free Cities, the landmark programme by Possible, a climate action charity. In this episode Hirra helps us to understand more about why we should ditch the private car for short trips in urban centres. We discuss why cities will benefit from increased active travel, and the policy shift required to get society out of this carbon emissions traffic-jam, as millions more vehicles join the roads.Links for S4E4 - Hirra Khan AdeogunPossible Website...
2023-03-2933 min
Nature BantzS4E3 - Paddy LoughmanOur guest for Nature Bantz episode three is the incredible Paddy Loughman. He’s a former actor, PR strategist, Extinction Rebellion speaker and now, Co-Founder of the Reset Narratives community and Co-Author of Stories for Life. Paddy specialises in communications and narratives connected to the climate and ecological crisis. We discuss resetting the narratives around climate change and how we communicate more effectively in order to galvanise citizens into action. We also talk about de-growth and systems change as a new opportunity to design-for-good. Links for S4E3 - Paddy LoughmanOn Ro...
2023-03-0844 min
Nature BantzS4E2 - Jon BurkeIn this episode of the Nature Bantz podcast, we chat to Jon Burke. An ex-councillor, socialists and environmentalist who has set up a municipal energy company and planted street trees to stave off feelings of doom through action. We discuss the importance of Green infrastructure for wellbeing, as well as what 21st century urban centres should look like. Links for S4E2 - Jon BurkeJon Burke’s Twitter Hana Sutch’s TwitterHackney Light and PowerLow Traffic Neighbourhoods Alfred and Ada Salter‘21st century...
2023-02-2230 min
Nature BantzS4E1 - KwesiaKwesia aka City Girl in Nature is Season 4’s first guest. And girl… are we glad to be back. From the streets of Lewisham to the jungles of Peru landing back in the big city, YouTube star Kwesia is a true inspiration.Her ethos is centred around the natural world and her love of nature extends to hosting day trips, walks, workshops and talks to engage people from the city with nature. In Kwesias words, ‘Nature is all around us and within us’. Links for S4E1 - KwesiaCity Gir...
2023-02-0835 min
Finding Your Right Mind — with Vanessa PotterGo Jauntly: Walking a different path...In this interview I talk to Sage from Go Jauntly (which is a walking App) about the different ways we can walk - whether it's alone or with friends or family. Go Jauntly is a start up, providing tons of digital mapped walks via their App. We found huge crossover with what we do at ParkBathe - their members experience some of the clarity and calming nature of forest bathing too. Check out their nature notes and Green Care Code, which are really great ways to discover and bring nature into your life. You may already do something like...
2022-06-1246 min
Finding Your Right Mind — with Vanessa PotterParkBathe Bonus: Delights of Crystal Palace ParkWe have some treats for you in this week’s ParkBathe bonus. check out Sage's favourite walk from Go Jauntly, the walking App - guess where it is !And I promised some instructions from Jules Howard, allround zoologist and pond nerd on how to create your own water wonderland in your back garden that will be full of jiggling, wriggling cool critters for you to seek out. Plus you’ll be supporting your local wildlife by creating a new watery habitat for frogs - so that makes you an environmentalist too! Lil Stevens from the Natio...
2022-02-0410 min
Finding Your Right Mind — with Vanessa PotterParkBathe Bonus: Engaging Children with NatureHere are some fun nature activities to do with friends and family in your local park. These activities can be done at any time of year and with pretty much any age group too - so big kids are catered for ! Stephanie Thorlby, one of our guest guides, brought some of her Forest School experience to our ParkBathe sessions. Learn how to make a 'leaf rose' in this bonus (which is a really simple to do but looks amazing) Why don't you share pictures of your own leaf rose on our social media channels?We al...
2022-01-2206 min
Finding Your Right Mind — with Vanessa PotterMother Nature: Connecting Children to Nature.Welcome to this episode examining the relationship between children and nature. Today we eavesdrop on some of our younger ParkBathers as they experience forest bathing in Crystal Palace park. We're also exploring our own experiences of nature from childhood – and how that relationship influences us and changes over time. We delve into the inevitable subject of how little children spend in nature and while we're not going to demonise screens and technology, we take a stark look at how damaging overuse of screens can be for children’s mental health, their sleep, mood and general wellbeing. (if you wan...
2022-01-2236 min
Nature BantzS3E6 - Lu-Hai LiangOn this episode of Nature Bantz we’re talking to British-Chinese multimedia journalist and budding author, Lu-Hai Liang. We chatted about hiking in Beijing (Lu-Hai lived there for six years), as well as nature connection and technology, and how virtual reality and gaming can inspire exploration and help you to appreciate nature.Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort and safety of our own homes. You may hear the odd barking dog, clinking cup of tea or birds twittering away. ...
2021-11-0527 min
Nature BantzS3E5 - Dan Raven-EllisonWe’ve had a little mid-season break, but we’re pleased to bring you Nature Bantz Episode Five. Joining us this month is our guest, fellow walker Dan Raven-Ellison. We chat about Dan’s busy lockdown with Slow Ways, how he very much loves London but has made the move to Exeter and his love of mud. There’s also lots of chat about exciting plans for the National Park City Foundation across the globe. And of course, the climate crisis, in the form of rewilding our national parks and the need for change in policy. Due to the pa...
2021-10-0128 min
Nature BantzS3E4 - Anna HartNature Bantz Episode Four is here. We’re delighted to welcome our guest, Belfast born author and journalist, Anna Hart. We discuss Anna’s love for slow, sustainable travel, solo bike jaunts and even fossil hunting on the coast of the UK. How the pandemic scuppered her American travel and work plans, but led to a fantastic caravan renovation project with friends, called Club Jupiter. Plus Anna shares more on her love for her adopted hometown of Margate. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are wor...
2021-07-2836 min
Nature BantzS3E3 - Josina CallisteEpisode Three of Nature Bantz has arrived. In this episode we chat to Josina Calliste, co-founder of Land in Our Names (LION), a grassroots collective working for land reparations in Britain. We discuss food justice, growing your own and nature connection for urban city dwellers. As well as the important work that LION is doing by securing land for BPOC (Black people and People of Colour) communities. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort and safety of our own homes. You...
2021-07-0226 min
FootprintsRambling over to BristolWelcome to the June epiosde of Bathscape's Footprints Podcast!This month we celebrate the Ramblers and talk to Chair of Bath Ramblers Mary Young and footpath maintenance officer wizard Keith Weller.Plus ... in our section Wise Words from Walking Women, Lucy and I talk about footwear - fabric or leather, boots or trainers, on pair of socks or two.... And finally ... I spend the day with good friend, radio colleague and ex-Bath resident Angel Mel trying out the Go Jauntly app which takes us both on a history tour of St Paul's courtesy...
2021-06-1532 min
listen hearResearch, Forest Bathing and Lugworm ReproductionHear from Dr Kirsten McEwan, Senior Research Fellow at University of Derby and learn about her research into the benefits of Forest Bathing, connecting with urban nature and her experience as a nature conservation volunteer, studying colonies of seabirds, dolphins and perhaps most unusually learning about the reproductive cycle of the lugworm.
Kirsten also invites you to join us for a nature connection activity inspired by her work as a Forest Bathing Guide.
Forest Bathing in The National Forest: https://www.wellbeingatwhistlewood.co.uk/
Go Jauntly app https://www.gojauntly.com/
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2021-06-091h 10
Nature BantzS3E2 - Neil AnsellThe days are longer, pubs and restaurants are now open. Summer is very nearly upon us and in this week’s episode of Nature Bantz we chat to Neil Ansell. We discuss Neil’s new book The Circling Sky and the wonder that is The New Forest. As well as our relationship with nature and the natural world, rewilding projects and tips for budding nature writers. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort and safety of our own homes...
2021-06-0128 min
Nature BantzS3E1 - Laura JacksonWe’re just heading out of lockdown and things are finally opening up. In this episode we chat to Laura Jackson, TV presenter and skincare advocate about what we’re looking forward to now that we can start planning things in again. We discuss everything from walking around the city, travelling further afield and what to bring with us on a walk. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort and safety from our own homes. You might hear the odd dog bar...
2021-05-0527 min
Courier WorkshopPress CoverageHaving your business talked about in the right places – for free – is something pretty much every business is after. But how do you go about it? We talk to Jesse Derris, founder of strategic communications agency Derris; Kim Pham, co-founder of Asian food brand Omsom; and Hana Sutch, founder of walking app Go Jauntly, to talk about the tactics to getting press coverage – including tips for doing it yourself or working with a PR agency. File this under 'unmissable'.
2020-12-1620 min
Nature BantzS2E8 - Nick HayesOn this last episode of season 2 we'll be chatting to author, artist and right-to-roam campaigner, Nick Hayes. His new book, The Book of Trespass is eye-opening and mind blowing. Together we chat about the often untold history of land rights, land ownership and that by the law of trespass in England, we are excluded from 92% of the land and 97% of its waterways. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Emai...
2020-11-0537 min
Nature BantzS2E7 - David LindoIn Episode 7 Hana is joined by self-titled Urban Birder, David Lindo. He’s super inspiring and shares stories about his first ‘big break’, why birds aren’t boring, how he’s uniting the birding world and how we need to get past narrow thinking and smash the stereotypes that deter wider audiences from enjoying the outdoors - especially all those easily accessible parks and green spaces in and around more urban areas. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow...
2020-10-1353 min
Nature BantzS2E6 - Zahrah MahmoodIn Episode 6 Hana is joined by Glaswegian hillwalking instagram influencer, Zahrah Mahmood. Together they chat about how to get into amateur hillwalking, the kit you need without breaking the bank and how best to plan your long walks up a munro - whatever the weather. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojauntly.com To find the links from the episode please go to ww...
2020-09-2241 min
Nature BantzS2E5 - Lucy JonesIn Episode 5 Hana is joined by incredible author and journalist Lucy Jones. She discusses the importance of urban nature, mental health, and how we are unconsciously harming ourselves by harming the natural world. She also delves deeper into her new book, Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need The Wild. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojauntly.com To find the links from the...
2020-09-0143 min
Nature BantzS2E4 - Cath PriskCath Prisk joins us today from Outdoor People. Cath is a world leading advocate for children and outdoor play and her extensive experience comes from various roles she's had that promote getting outside, children's right to play safely in the street and the great outdoors. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojauntly.com To find the links from the episod...
2020-08-1131 min
Nature BantzS2E3 - Jini ReddyIn Episode 3, Hana speaks with journalist, travel writer and author Jini Reddy about her amazing new book, Wanderland. She talks about her experiences with nature growing up in Canada, her shamanic relationship with the world, and her advice for anyone new to exploring. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojauntly.com To find the links from the episode please go to...
2020-07-2135 min
Nature BantzS2E2 - Professor Miles RichardsonIn Episode 2, Hana chats to nature connectedness guru, Professor Miles Richardson who leads the Nature Connectedness Research Group at The University of Derby. He discusses the many benefits of connecting with nature, the pathways to nature connectedness and the impact of lockdown. We also dip into the research behind Nature Notes, the brand new ‘green prescription’ feature on Go Jauntly. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email...
2020-06-3039 min
Nature BantzS2E1 - James WongWe've gone lo-fi in lockdown and the self-confessed botany geek, James Wong is back chatting to Hana Sutch, co-founder at Go Jauntly about his most recent research, gardening, wellbeing and how he copes in the midst of the covid crisis. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojauntly.com To find the links from the episode please go to www.gojaun...
2020-06-0943 min
Nature BantzS1E10 - Bonus Episode - Shane & HanaIn this special bonus episode, producer Shane Henderson chats with Nature Bantz host and Go Jauntly co-founder Hana Sutch about the app origins, highs and lows and her experience as a female founder. They also discuss the places around the UK that are on their no-fly travel bucket list for the coming year.Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and...Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojauntly.co...
2019-10-3019 min
Nature BantzS1E9 - Grant WatersIn our final episode of this series, Hana Sutch interviews Grant Waters, Tranquil City Co-Founder and urbanist. They discuss what tranquility means in the city, from a psychological point of view and in an environmental context. They also discuss why collaboration and tech for good is the future and what we can do to help each other thrive. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us wi...
2019-10-1633 min
Nature BantzS1E8 - Dwayne FieldsIn Episode 8, we chat with Dwayne Fields, adventurer, Arctic explorer and UK Scout Ambassador. Dwayne is on a mission to encourage people to get outdoors and explore the world around them. His focus is particularly on encouraging young people growing up in inner cities to get out and experience nature and a life with which they have not previously been engaged. As a consequence, Dwayne has been awarded the City of London’s highest honour, The Freedom of the City of London’ by the Lord Mayor, for his work with young people. Don’t forget...
2019-10-0233 min
Nature BantzS1E7 - Sophie McGeevorIn this episode we talk to Cllr Sophie McGeevor from Lewisham Council and discuss ways to get involved with the local community and government, why Parks and Friends groups are a great place to start if you want to be more involved, what it means to declare a climate emergency and why there aren’t any recycling bins in the local parks. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twi...
2019-09-1830 min
Nature BantzS1E6 - Carole WrightCarole Wright, a community garden consultant and walker and talker chats to Hana Sutch about how to set up community garden initiatives and what to do if you’re not green-fingered but are wanting to get back to nature. We hear about what and whom inspired her and her journey into the wider walking world. Shane Henderson shares his walk of the week. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and please do... Follow us on all the socials @gojaun...
2019-09-0435 min
Nature BantzS1E5 - Tessa ClarkeTessa Clarke is co-founder and CEO of Olio, the food-sharing app. She joins Hana Sutch of Go Jauntly to raise awareness of food sharing, discuss Earth Overshoot Day and share her favourite tips on how to reduce food waste in the home. Shane Henderson from Go Jauntly also shares his fave walk of the week. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear. Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojaun...
2019-08-2135 min
Nature BantzS1E4 - Will NormanWill Norman is London’s first walking and cycling commissioner. Hana Sutch, co-founder of Go Jauntly talks to him about what it’s like to get around London by bike, what would happen if we all walked more, why autonomous vehicles are probably not the future and of course, his favourite transport apps. Plus we also have a new walk of the week from Go Jauntly’s Shane Henderson too. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly...
2019-08-0749 min
Nature BantzS1E3 - Celeste HicksAir pollution is a public health crisis and our government and MP’s are not doing enough to tackle it. Host, Hana Sutch from Go Jauntly talks to Celeste Hicks from Mums for Lungs about the private car, automation, the ultra low emission zone recently introduced in London and what more we can all do to help reduce emissions and improve air quality. Shane Henderson shares his walk of the week too! Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the so...
2019-07-2437 min
Nature BantzS1E2 - Dan Raven-EllisonThis former geography teacher turned guerilla geographer, Dan Raven Ellison has dedicated a huge amount of blood, sweat and tears to make his dream come true, to turn London into a National Park City. Find out about his story and learn more about the upcoming national park city festival in this interview with Hana Sutch, co-founder at Go Jauntly. His passion and creativity is infectious! Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear. Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly. Follow Hana Sutch over...
2019-07-0439 min
Nature BantzS1E1 - James WongBotany geek extraordinaire, James Wong chats to Hana Sutch, co-founder at Go Jauntly about all things plant-life, plant-cool and plant-heaven. Learn more about how he keeps himself sane and what gets on his goat. He also shares more about his partnership with Liz Earle Beauty Co and where to walk to next. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear. Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly. Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter. Email us with suggestions: hi@gojaunt...
2019-07-0323 min
The Property PodcastTPP316: The "smart money" secret trend revealedThis week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving away some top secrets.
Just a couple of decades ago, city centres were considered no-go places to live, and those who were deemed “successful” were the ones who escaped to the suburbs. How times have changed!
Now, city centre living has never been so popular. To throw a few stats out there, the population of central Birmingham has grown by 163% since the millennium and Liverpool has grown by a whopping 181%.
In today’s episode, The Robs are answering a number of questions around this to...
2019-04-0421 min