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Scholarly EquestrianCrisis and Comeback: Madrid Horse Week Axed, Charlotte Dujardin Rides Again Internationally2025 has already proven to be a dramatic year for the world of dressage. In this video, we dive deep into two major stories shaking the equestrian world: the shocking cancellation of Madrid Horse Week, including its FEI World Cup qualifier, and the highly anticipated international comeback of Charlotte Dujardin at CDI Wellington Heckfield.
From the administrative challenges that led to Madrid’s cancellation, to the ripple effects on riders and the FEI Western Europe League, we cover every angle. Then, we explore Charlotte Dujardin’s journey from suspension to redemption, riding her new hors...
2025-10-0709 min
The Travel DiariesJoanna Lumley - From the archivesI'm bringing back some treasures from the Travel Diaries archive, while I take a little time off on maternity leave. And this one has to be one of the best - a name synonymous with travel, Dame Joanna Lumley. Joanna's appetite for adventure was deeply engrained from childhood. She was born in Kashmir in the last days of British India, the daughter of an army officer who served with the Gurkhas. Throughout her childhood her parents lived in Asia, moving to Hong Kong and Malaysia, while she spent term times at school in England.From her...
2025-09-301h 03
The MenuRebuilding LA’s hospitality industry, ‘McAtlas’ and Heckfield PlaceThe recovery of the culinary industry in LA, McDonald’s regional variations in ‘McAtlas’ and a slow approach to food at Heckfield Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-2531 min
Velvet's Edge with Kelly HendersonTravel Smarter: Hacks, Deals, and Spiritual Journeys with Tyler Diehl (The Velvet)Kelly catches up with entertainment travel agent Tyler Diehl for a much-needed travel reboot. After sharing her own booking nightmare with third-party sites, Kelly and Tyler dive into why those shortcuts aren’t worth it—and what to do instead. Tyler shares insider tips on how to maximize travel points, score the best deals, and avoid common travel pitfalls. Plus, they explore the future of travel, Tyler’s favorite destinations, and how travel can be more than just a trip—it can be a spiritual experience. Socials: @tjdiehl Travel Socials: @erikankullberg @th...
2025-01-2950 min
Leave A Message with Ally & GWe're Off To See The Liars & Dirty Cheats Of The WorldHave you ever wanted a specific bag so much that you jump on your podcast and ask your loyal listeners for a discount code? Well, sign us up because if you have the discount code for the Jigsaw Heckfield Suede Tote we want to hear from you!Aside from shopping desires, on this weeks episode of Leave A Message we're telling tales of complex friendships, bizarre love gestures (beans!) and the critical importance of intuition. Along the way, we meet our friends: pathological lying and romantic pursuits! It's a bit The Wizard of Oz, if the yellow...
2024-09-1849 min
Beyond Beauty: the business of beautyBuilding a Plastic-Free Shaving Brand: Anna Reid's Success Story @ Nimbi SupplyShow Notes:
In this episode of the Beyond Beauty Podcast, Anna Reid, founder of Nimbi, a plastic-free razor brand. Anna shares her career journey, transitioning from fashion and publishing to e-commerce and brand development. She discusses her experiences with major brands and startups, emphasizing the importance of ethical and sustainable practices in the beauty industry. Anna highlights the challenges of launching Nimbi, including sourcing sustainable materials and navigating manufacturing complexities. Her story underscores the need for innovation and perseverance in creating environmentally responsible products and leaving a positive legacy.
About Anna:
Anna is...
2024-08-2635 min
HomingSkye Gyngell: a searingly honest portrait of a chef battling for her identitySkye Gyngell was born and raised in Sydney, but has never felt Australian. In this honest and heartfelt interview, she paints a picture of a deeply introverted child who wanted to “turn down the volume” on everybody. Her father, Bruce Gyngell, was the first person to appear on TV in Australia, and uttered the immortal line, “Good evening, and welcome to television.” She describes him as very flamboyant (“probably a real show-off, actually”), and he would send a chauffeur-driven car to pick her up from school. Sydney in the Seventies was a tight-knit community where everyone knew each other’s business, an...
2024-07-3050 min
Curated SpacesHeckfield Place, Hampshire / Jane Austen worthy country house perfectionSimply put, Heckfield Place is practically perfect in every way. From the owner's personal art collection adoring the walls to the Bothy Spa with its swimming waters or the Jane Austen worthy interiors, this is a place to come and recharge with intention. It was such a pleasure to welcome Culinary Director, Skye Gyngell, whose career spans Spring at Somerset House and Petersham Nurseries to hear all about the 12 year journey of bringing Heckfield to Life including, Introducing Skye Gyngell, the wonderful chef behind Spring and Petersham Nurseries who has spent the...
2023-12-2936 min
Hurt to HealingSkye Gyngell's story from addiction to acclaimed chef In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with the remarkable Skye Gyngell, a renowned chef, author, and inspirational figure who has weathered one of life's biggest storms - addiction. From her early struggles with addiction and mental health challenges to her triumphant rise in the culinary world, she has harnessed the power of self-discovery and has rebuilt her life.As a talented chef, Skye has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape, with her acclaimed restaurants including Petersham Nurseries, Spring restaurant at Somerset House, and Heckfield Place. Her culinary expertise is matched only...
2023-11-0743 min
Dave’s PodcastDave’s Podcast Episode 14 Day of Pigs Disaster opening a shop Terry Collins and daughtersDave’s Podcast Episode 14 Day of Pigs Disaster opening a shop Terry Collins and daughters . Meeting the Collins at Park farm Heckfield, going into business and open out shop in December 1989
2023-10-2023 min
Sustainability Success25 Unique ECO LODGES: Resorts, Cabins, Treehouses, DomesThis episode is about 25 Unique ECO LODGES: Resorts, Cabins, Treehouses, Domes.
Here's a summary of what I will talk about:
What is an eco lodge?
What’s the difference between eco lodge, eco hotel, and eco resort?
Best Eco Lodges in the USA
Bentwood Inn, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Zion National Park Lodge, Utah
Eagle Cottages, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Best Eco Lodges in Canada
Everly Inn, Ontario
Pacific Sands Beach Resort, British Columbia
Best Eco Lodges in Australia
Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley
Wildlife Retreat Taronga, New South Wales
The Villas Barossa, South Australia
Best Eco Lodges in...
2023-03-2827 min
SheerLuxe PodcastAt-Home Brows, Do You Resell, Should We Be Worried About Chat GPT?This week, Charlotte Collins is joined by Mia Luckie, Harriet Russell & Georgina Blaskey. The four discuss the new Pamela Anderson documentary, holding onto pieces in their wardrobes and the advent of AI – plus, they answer some reader questions, from the best facial SPFs to at-home brow hacks. Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheerluxe/?hl=enHeckfield Place | http://bit.ly/2M5ky9bMarbella Club Hotel | http://bit.ly/3DTaNpzEtt Hem, Sto...
2023-02-1046 minSheerLuxe PodcastIn Conversation with Skye Gyngell of Spring & Heckfield PlaceOriginally from Australia, Michelin-starred chef Skye Gyngell has worked with food and in restaurants for over 40 years and is one of Britain’s most respected and acclaimed chefs. She rose to fame as head chef at Petersham Nurseries before opening her own restaurant, Spring, in Somerset House in 2014. She is culinary director of Heckfield Place in Hampshire, has written for Vogue and has three cookbooks to her name. From her favourite restaurants and memories of training in Paris kitchens at age 17 to simple supper ideas, she shares her story and foodie recommendations with SL Editor Charlotte Collins and Managing Lifestyle Ed...
2022-10-1842 min
grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friendsSpectacular Autumn Sowing at Heckfield Place’s Biodynamic Farm with David Rowley - Episode 85The sheer beauty of Heckfield Place’s gorgeous luxury accommodation is matched by their dedication to the inspiring biodynamic farm, managed wonderfully by Head Market Gardener David Rowley.As we look ahead to the winter months, David shares the tastiest vegetables they’ll be sowing in the next month, which ornamentals’ growth is spurred on by autumn sowing, and the marvellous biodynamic ethos that delivers rousing flavour from their edibles.In this episode, discover:David’s discovery of biodynamics, and how it’s used at Heckfield PlaceThe delicious veg being sown right now, planning for the co...
2022-09-1519 min
Garden PeopleGarden People: Jane Scotter - grower and author, Fern VerrowMy guest is Jane Scotter, a biodynamic farmer and author and the force behind Fern Verrow in Herefordshire in the West Midlands of England. Jane has been a huge inspiration for me and countless growers and gardeners. Her passion, drive, and love for her land are evident in each crate of castelfranco. In addition to her cookbook, Jane’s relationship with Skye Gyngell and Spring restaurant shows the wonderful partnership between plot and plate, and the artistry involved in the growing and making of meals. The gorgeous products of her work also make one of the most compelling arguments for ho...
2022-06-2348 min
House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer InterviewsHow To Eat: Extraordinary Food and a Fabulous Setting at Heckfield Place with Skye Gyngell and David RowleyMy House Guests this week are Skye Gyngell and David Rowley, who between them oversee food and farm at Heckfield Place in Hampshire. "When a restaurant has a real relationship with a farm, it's both of our work on the plate.' explains Skye, who rose to fame via the food pages of Vogue and the Michelin-star Petersham Nurseries before launching Spring restaurant at Somerset House. The ethos of food at Heckfield starts with the soil and follows the principles of biodynamic farming. David explains how understanding the movements of the sun and moon and seeding at favourable times r...
2022-06-1024 min
The Good Grow Great Podcast129. Advocating yourself and achieving it on 1st try: British countryside expert on a 7-year lesson, a near Royal encounter, Hyde Park, real life Downton Abbey’s own Lady Carnarven of Highclere Castle, Four Seasons, and more.When you have a dream, and you’re looking to make it happen—how long do people tell you it will take? Maybe you’ve heard something like, “It will never happen!” or “Forget about it! It’s take you years!” Thankfully, this did not stop Samantha Evans, who founded Humphreys of Henley, where she partners with Four Seasons, the Corinthia, Mandarin Oriental, Le Manoir, Heckfield Place, Cliveden, and Calcot Collection—to deliver the most exquisite experience you can have in the British countryside. She shared with us how she started with Humphreys of Henley, how she...
2021-08-3156 min
Citizen Femme's Podcast - Passport to...Passport to... Behind The Scenes At Our Favourite HotelsGeneral Manager of Heckfield Place, Olivia Richli, and CEO of Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Valentina De Santis, join Sheena as we go behind the scenes at some of our favourite hotels. Exploring what hospitality means to them, the pair offer their takes on what goes into making a hotel great and share memorable tales of life in the hospitality industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1442 min
Luxury Travel InsiderHeckfield Place | GM, Olivia Richli: Eclectic Art and The Elegant Simplicity of Learning New ThingsI'm thrilled to have Olivia Richli on the show today, who is the General Manager of Heckfield Place in Hampshire, England. If you grew up loving Jane Austen, or reveled in Harry Potter, or binge watched Downton Abbey like I did.. This episode will fill your heart with romantic notions of the English countryside. Heckfield Place is a painstakingly restored Georgian style estate sitting on over 400 acres of rolling hills. Redefining what it means to be a hotel, Heckfield is where you go to get away from it all, be surrounded by beauty, and lavish...
2021-01-2233 min
Finding The FunnyAvocados Posh or Not?Ange loses her s**t about avocados of all things, we discuss who we would have at our dinner party and talk about our luxurious stay at Heckfield Place (although we don't actually say the name of the hotel in the recording!) We love hearing from you so get in touch, email us hello@ruthcorden.com or find us on Instagram @ruth_corden and @angecorden
2020-09-0134 min
The Upgrade by SUITCASE MagazineThe Staycation Edition: How Will Travel Change Post Coronavirus?Restless and itching to get out? Us too. That’s why we’re bringing a dose of escapism to wherever you may be listening. We’ll be dissecting what post-pandemic travel might look like in the first episode of SUITCASE’s debut podcast, The Upgrade.Helping you to travel smarter, we’re exploring staycations as the new holiday of choice and looking forward to the positive impact this new trend will have on the travel industry. Join us for the ride; we’ll be spotlighting some of our favourite British hotels and UK destinations along the way.
2020-06-0337 min
Heckfield Place50 Shades of Green - how to turn off the plastic tapListen to our panel of sustainability experts: Skye Gyngell, our Culinary Director and London's Spring Restaurant Chef; Sian Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet; and Xenia zu Hohenlohe, a Founding Partner/Director with the Considerate Group.
They will hone in on the issues, why they are problematic, and the practical way we can kick our food waste and other habits.
Co-founder of the Considerate Group, a solutions provider for sustainable services to hospitality businesses, Xenia’s motto is 'Making Sustainability Sexy- 50 Shades of Green’ for which she was recently featured in the FT special report section. http://considerategroup.com/ft-video-50shad...
2020-03-161h 08
Table TalkWith Skye GyngellSkye Gyngell is an Australian chef best known for her work as food editor for Vogue and for winning a Michelin star at the Petersham Nurseries Cafe. She is now the founder of Spring at Somerset House and the culinary director of Heckfield Place. On the podcast, she talks to Lara and Livvy about being subjected to a 'macro-biotic' diet as a child, how winning a Michelin star wasn't such a blessing for Petersham Nurseries, and how a 20th century Austrian philosopher influences her work now.Presented by Lara Prendergast and Olivia Potts.Become a Spectator subscriber...
2020-02-0423 min
Heckfield PlaceValue Of Adventure: Is exploration dead? The psyche of enduranceJust how do you push your body to the extreme? During our Value of Adventure month, join our panel of explorers in delving into the psychological and physical endurance and stamina needed for extraordinary explorations.
In conversation with The Assembly curator Lucy Hyslop, meet three young explorers and motivational speakers: George Bullard, a world record-breaking explorer, endurance athlete and partner at IGO Adventures; Ironman and Ultra runner Marina Ranger; and adventurer and Guinness world record holder Jamie Sparks.
George has covered almost 2,000 miles on foot in the polar regions and completed countless expeditions around the world, guiding 350 people of all...
2020-01-171h 12
Heckfield PlaceTuck in... with Chefs Darina Allen, Skye Gyngell and Jordan BourkeJoin Skye Gyngell, our Culinary Director and Spring Restaurant Chef, in conversation with Darina Allen, who owns and runs the internationally renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co. Cork, Ireland. They talk all things food - from great recipes and writing cookbooks to the wonders of bio-dynamic food and fermentation - with chef Jordan Bourke.
After establishing the Ballymaloe Cookery School in 1983, Darina went on to author such classics as Simply Delicious, Simply Delicious France and Italy, and A Year at Ballymaloe Cookery School. Winner of numerous awards, including the 2018 Gourmand World Cookbook Award, she received an Honorary Fellowship of the...
2020-01-081h 20
Heckfield PlaceSatish Kumar's Elegant SimplicityWe all wish to live a life which is environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just and harmonious. In order to accomplish this wish we need to de-clutter our lives from material possessions and from psychological baggage. Physical and spiritual Simplicity is a prerequisite for sustainability and personal as well as planetary wellbeing.
Satish Kumar has written a new book, Elegant Simplicity, and talks about the art of living well on less stuff and have more joy in our lives. Living simply is to shift from glamour to grace and from consumption to creativity.
A former monk and long-term peace...
2019-12-031h 12
REV On Air - Sustainable Stories by Rêve En VertSustainable Eating with Skye Gyngell of Spring & Heckfield PlaceWe are so excited to have our first guest today that will be talking about sustainable food and her opinions on the most ethical way to be growing it, consuming it and dining out. Her name is Skye Gyngell, an Australian native who has been making waves with her cooking ever since she moved to England. She began what has become an incredibly illustrious career as head chef at Petersham Nurseries, before starting her very own restaurant, Spring, which has been often noted as one of London’s most sustainable, and beautiful, places to dine. Most recently, she has be...
2019-11-0448 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of Silence: Tishani Doshi with curator Lucy HyslopAward-winning author, poet and dancer Tishani Doshi reads from - and premieres - a performance of SMALL DAYS AND NIGHTS, her acclaimed new Bloomsbury novel, during Heckfield's month celebrating the Value of Silence. She is in conversation with Lucy Hyslop, the Assembly's curator, and music during the performance is created by Luca Nardon.
Of Welsh-Gujarati descent, Doshi has published seven books of poetry and fiction - a signed copy of her new book will be available to buy. Her essays, poems and short stories have been widely anthologised and she has contributed to the Guardian, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune...
2019-08-0953 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of the Land: Wilding Author Isabella TreeIsabella Tree is an award-winning travel writer and author and married to the conservationist Sir Charles Burrell. She will be in conversation with Catherine St Germans, journalist and co-founder of Port Eliot Festival, about her latest book ‘Wilding’, which tells the amazing story of the couple's daring wildlife experiment: the rewilding of Knepp Estate in West Sussex.
Forced to accept that intensive farming on the heavy Sussex clay was economically ruinous, they decided to step back and let nature take over. By introducing free-roaming herbivores —proxies of the large animals that once roamed Britain— the Burrells’ degraded agricultural land has become a f...
2019-08-051h 26
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of the Mind: Memory and Scent PanelAs part of this month's Value of the Mind series, we explore harnessing our olfactory power and its connection to the brain. Does it lower stress levels? Can it help with memory? What are the secrets of scent?
Along with smorgasbord of scents for us all to test out and bell jars with natural materials from Heckfield's estate, join our panel of experts. This includes Megumi Fukatsu, Aroma Space Designer/Director, Maurice Joosten, Aroma Space Designer/Artist, Flo Glendenning, AVP at The Nue Co, and Nicola Moulton, the award-winning beauty journalist and the Creative Director of SEEN studio, who has...
2019-07-2947 min
Heckfield PlaceWhy are some Britons' lives shortening? Sir Michael Marmot and Julian Baggini discuss"The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age are vital to develop healthy lives. Action on the social determinants of health are necessary in achieving an equitable distribution of health:" Sir Michael Marmot
Part of January's Value of Happy series, this Speakers' Event explores why where you live matters and the case for living longer. Join Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, in discussion with Dr Julian Baggini (co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine and author of How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy) on the importance of our environment when...
2019-07-2928 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of Fashion: Designer Giles Deacon in conversation with Tim BlanksListen to fashion designer Giles Deacon - the imposing embodiment of modern couture - in conversation with Tim Blanks, one of the foremost voices in fashion and Editor at Large of the Business of Fashion.
Deacon's designs express a very particular sensibility. Glamorous but dark. Sumptuous but slightly macabre. They are the kind of clothes that imbue their wearer with extraordinary character. But it tends to be extraordinary characters who are best equipped to wear them. Every dress tells a story. Therefore every wearer is a storyteller. Which makes Giles a master narrator of modern couture. Tim Blanks probes his...
2019-06-1945 min
The ItineraryEP 18 The Itinerary: LondonJoin us on our journey over the Atlantic to the UK. 1 night at Heckfield Place in a restored 18th century mansion and then 2 nights in the city at the London Edition where we ate at 4 of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World. Yes, we’re very full..We’ll tell you how we got there, what we ate, where we went and more on this Itinerary.
2019-05-3156 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of Soil: biodynamic farmers Jane Scotter and Tom Petherick with journalist Chloe FoxOpening the conversation with the soil: join Jane Scotter, author of Fern Verrow: A year of recipes from a farm and its kitchen and co-founder of Neals Yard Dairy, and Tom Petherick, author of Heligan: A Portrait of the Lost Gardens and Sufficient: A Modern Guide to Sustainable Living, as they explore the depletion of soil, the importance of biodynamic farming, and why it's the time to grow real food and real community... Interviewed by journalist Chloe Fox.
2019-04-301h 23
Heckfield PlaceAlexandra Shulman and Fiona Golfar in conversation with journalist Catherine St GermansWhat do you do when you leave the most famous fashion magazine in the world? Legendary Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman and her Editor at Large Fiona Golfar were at the heart of the fashion world for more than 25 years, and then they decided it was time to start a new chapter in their lives. In conversation with Catherine St Germans during Heckfield Place's Value of Fashion month, they will talk about life at the helm of Vogue, what comes next and the fear - and the freedom - of walking away.
Alexandra Shulman started her career working in the music...
2019-04-3051 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of Food: Skye Gyngell, Allan Jenkins, Rory O'Connell and Blanche VaughanWhy it's the soil that defines good food: join Spring Restaurant chef and Heckfield's culinary director Skye Gyngell, author of A Year in My Kitchen and How I Cook; Rory O'Connell, founder of the Ballymaloe Cookery School; Blanche Vaughan, food writer, food editor for House & Garden and Allan Jenkins, editor of Observer Food Monthly. Moderated by journalist Chloe Fox.
2019-04-3050 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of Truthful Not Neutral: journalists Christiane Amanpour and Chloe FoxIn conversation with journalist Chloe Fox, Christiane Amanpour talks about the need for "Truthful, not neutral" in today's news era. The host of AMANPOUR and chief international anchor for CNN, her illustrious career in journalism spans three decades reporting as a correspondent for CNN on international crisis in the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Palestinian territories, Iran, Sudan, Israel, Pakistan, Somalia, Rwanda, the Balkans, Egypt, Libya.
She has interviewed most of the top world leaders over the past two decades and Amanpour has received every major broadcast award, including an inaugural Television Academy Award, eleven News and Documentary Emmys...
2019-04-2956 min
Heckfield PlaceThe Value of Good Markets: Will Hutton, David McWilliams and Andrea CatherwoodOn economics... and being human. How pivotal is good economics to our everyday existence? How good can society be? Is Brexit England's nervous breakdown? Join - and challenge - well-regarded economists Will Hutton and David McWilliams, moderated by BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Andrea Catherwood, for all the answers...and laughs.
Will is the Principal of Hertford College Oxford, co-founder of the Big Innovation Centre and co-chair of the Purposeful Company Taskforce (a group of leading companies examining how best to put purpose at the heart of their business model – and how the wider eco-system could better support them). He has chaired a...
2019-04-2959 min