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Tiggi's TailsA Bird’s Eye View As our first guest on brand new series Tiggi’s Tails, we proudly introduce Moira Anderson. HR Operations Officer at the Bishops Palace of Bath and Wells.
Moira has an extensive and busy job, joining the Palace team in 2013. A confessed animal lover, it comes as no surprise, the animals at the 14-acre Palace estate come under her wing. However, she had an unexpected encounter with two animals when she arrived 20 years ago. They changed her life, job title and faced her with the biggest challenge of her career.
She has a secret talent that evolv...2025-05-1429 min
Tiggi's Tails057 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 Nature.
Sophie will be missed by her family who we are thinking about at this time, but friends will miss her too, as she touched so many hearts.
To remember Sophie (and with permission from her family) we have reconstructed the podcast recorded with Tiggi and Sophie chatting in February 2020.
She died on the 8th of June this year 2023.
We have u...2023-08-1132 min
Tiggi's Tails056 Blindness Is Never DarkAs 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 delighted to re broadcast the podcast we made with Ella Caulfield two years ago. A young lady who became totally blind at the age of just 15.
Her Majesty was also a keen member of the WI. Ella, with her guide dog Rio at her side, joined me recently and told her story of going blind to our local Rodney Stoke...2022-09-1412 minTiggi's Tails055 Rodney Stoke and Draycott WIThis 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. She is on a mission to bust the myth that the WI is not only ‘Jam and Jerusalem’.
Since 1915 when the first WI was formed in Wales, many resolutions from them have been made directly to Government. They have been influencing on so many important matters since, including social housing, HIV and Aids awareness, and Care Not Custody for Women. Back in the...2022-08-1328 minTiggi's Tails054 Perch Hill Vineyard Near DraycottHaving 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 and ideally buy some land. Bingo! A vineyard came up for sale nearby called PERCH HILL. Boasting a south facing plot on the Mendip hillside, and unbroken views across the Somerset levels to Glastonbury.
With a new horticultural degree under her belt and a giant leap of faith, Alison bought her piece of heaven. As a confessed novice on wines and wi...2022-07-1329 minTiggi's Tails053 Draycott’s Jubilee CelebrationI 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 of the Choir at St Paul’s Cathedral in London from 1974, Barry participated in many royal services. These included the 1977 Silver Jubilee and the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
Barry’s glittering career started with no qualifications whatsoever, just a love for pipe organ music – practising regularly on a harmonium and the local cinema’s Wurlitzer-type organ to learn his craft...2022-06-1434 minTiggi's Tails052 Draycott And The Strawberry LineThe 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 Inn opposite. This was the Cheddar Valley Line, later re-named The Strawberry Line due to its delicious cargo of rich, red, ripe and juicy strawberries heading for the dainty plates of royalty and top restaurants. From late Victorian period to the early 60’s as transport needs were ever changing.
As Tiggi chats to local journalist and train enthusiast Harry Mottram, we learn about this iconic section of rai...2022-05-1430 minTiggi's Tails051 The Draycott ArboristVillage 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 expedition in Nepal to the base of Mount Everest. On this trek he met some retired Gurkha soldiers they inspired him with their integrity and fiery spirit.
Adam went on to train as an Officer at Sandhurst, for the Royal Gurkhas Rifles as part of the British Army. He was delighted to be stationed in Nepal for a time, to recruit Gurkhas among...2022-04-1431 minTiggi's Tails050 Draycott Diaries Celebrate 50 EpisodesTiggi and her guide dog Jackie set off three years ago to record stories from a rural village. Many said this wouldn’t work. How very wrong they were.
As a special guest on BBC Radio 4 and other media platforms, growing an international following, the proof is in the listening. Tiggi is convinced she has only scratched the surface of what is possible.
50 episodes on, and now with a production team of six. Celebrate with us and listen to a compilation of favourite clips selected by the Draycott Diaries team. With such a girth of Life...2022-03-1536 minTiggi's Tails049 The Draycott PilotJohn 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 biography of extremes.
Thrills of flying at over one thousand miles an hour in the notorious Phantom jet. Aerobatics at incredibly low levels and teaching rookie pilots that wont stop, regardless of the length of runway. Eject or die potentially the only option.
After a dazzling 22 years flying with the RAF, for John commercial flying became a realistic option...2022-02-1432 minTiggi's Tails048 Draycott DramaA 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 heels for the first time and the perils of business negotiations dressed as a pantomime dame. However, the group have covered a wide variety of genres in their time.
It was surprising to discover how the group was formed almost sixteen years ago. It seems that hidden talent was lurking in the village shadows just waiting to be launched by...2022-01-1427 minTiggi's Tails047 Draycott Diaries Christmas Special 2021A woman sets out with her Guide Dog, Jackie, seeking out the true meaning of Christmas in our community, walking the Mendip hills looking for enlightenment.
With food and beverages part of their research, the dynamic duo stumble on, through the wind and rain they tread together with festive spirit in their hearts. Bringing us tips including broken church windows and drowning your Christmas tree. A chance meeting with two pigs and a man in drag all add to the Christmas fun. But questions still remain such as the superiority of the village shop’s nuts?
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Toby Davey AudioTracks of my Life with Tiggi TrethowanTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...2021-11-2232 minTiggi's Tails046 Draycott’s Postie’s Journey – For CharityTiggi chatted to Ian Maclachlan (the Draycott Postman) just before he embarked on the race of his life. Raising funds for “Hounds for Heroes”.
Ian left Draycott with hope in his heart, declaring the support of the local community would spur him on in times of self doubt. It transpires that proved the case when he almost quit for reasons you will find out in this recording as he updated Tiggi on his return.
Ian with his friend Chris Hewett were contestants in the 35th Marathon des Sables 2021. Billed as the toughest foot race on eart...2021-11-1432 minTiggi's Tails045 Draycott in AutumnPeter Bright, a resident in the beautiful Mendip area of Somerset for many years, is our guest this month.
Peter is a retired Biology Teacher and natural historian with an extensive knowledge of local wildlife. Tiggi asks questions that have come to her mind whilst trudging through the Autumn leaves in her walks on the local hills. Much of this episode considers both human and animal responses as Somerset prepares for winter. It touches on historic cider making and looks forward to the Somerset tradition of Wassailing in the New Year.
With the poem “Autumn” read...2021-10-1429 min
Tiggi's TailsTalk Local 003It’s Raining Men
Tiggi and Kayleigh have been on a Somerset binge this month covering life changing topics including what to wear if unexpected visitors drop from the sky.
Guests include Emily Ellis an inspiring local Zumba instructor. Ian MacLachlan the local postman about to run across the Sahara desert. And a group of committed Somerset ladies debate local slang words and their preferred strength of Cheddar cheese.
Sam Kail-Dyke supplies the music for this episode. A brilliant young composer from Cheddar with a bright future ahead. As part of a new, as...2021-09-2820 minTiggi's Tails044 Draycott’s Running Postman – Listen Now!AS A VILLAGE LETS SUPPORT THE COURAGE OF OUR POSTMAN AS HE HAS SUPPORTED US THROUGHOUT COVID AND BEYOND.
From 1st to 11th October 2021, our much beloved Postman Ian Maclachlan, will begin the toughest delivery of his life …………… 250 km. Not around our beautiful Somerset village, but across the Sahara Desert !
Billed as “The Toughest Footrace on Earth” it’s equivalent to a marathon a day for 7 days, in extreme conditions. He will carry his 7 days of rations and bedding on his back.
Ian tells Tiggi about the race, its challenges and the charity he is raising fun...2021-09-2005 min
The VIP Pod: The Visually Impaired People PodcastEpisode 7 - Tiggi TrethowanIn this episode, Emma talks to Tiggi Trethowan who worked for years as a TV producer until recently she was diagnosed with an incurable eye condition which will lead eventually to total blindness. Emma and Tiggi talk about mainly different things that affect Tiggi's life including her guide dog Jackie, working on highly successful TV shows with Bear Grylls and on the Antiques Roadshow and about the perception that some sighted people have of blind people.Tiggi also talks in detail about her own podcast - Draycott Diaries Village Podcast - which you can listen to a...2021-09-1723 minTiggi's Tails043 The Draycott DoctorA Draycott resident of nearly 30 years and active in both the local Church and the Parish Council, Dr Richard Dingley OBE, KStJ is at the centre of the community. Although few people know about his fascinating past.
Fresh from medical school in the 50’s he joined the RAF. Stationed in Singapore, he acted as a Parachuting Doctor, dropped into the Malayan jungle to support the Special Operations team on the ground. His life passion has always been working in remote places across the world, treating eye conditions and supporting the blind. Wherever he travelled his young family ca...2021-09-1429 minTiggi's TailsTalk Local 002A Pound in the Head is a Coin well spent!
Labradors, mistakenly identified and old Somerset words are served up on this months Draycott Diaries Unplugged. Showcasing music from Axbridge composer and musician Clara Mann and talking local to Draycott’s newest entrepreneur Clare Love-Jones. With sandwiches entangled in microphone leads and presenters dribbling chocolate, this is an episode not to be missed!
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2021-08-2619 minTiggi's Tails042 Draycott UndergroundA resident of Draycott for many years, Martin Grass heads up the Mendip Cave Rescue team as their Chairman. His passion has always been Caving and Geology.
The Mendip Hills in Somerset are famous for their unique combination of sandstone and limestone. They are undoubtedly the custodians of countless undiscovered secrets.
After visiting Wells museum in Somerset, founded by Herbert Balch, the father of Mendip caving. Tiggi was keen to find out more about both Herbert Balch and William Boyd Dawkins. Both lived Wells and were pioneers of caving in the 1800’s. Their collaboration and wo...2021-08-1430 minTiggi's TailsTalk Local 001For this brand new trail blazing episode of ‘TalkLocal’, Tiggi and Kayleigh, are joined by new entrepreneur Joy Sindry of ‘Chasing Rainbows’. Stories shared Include painting over valuable antiques. But the ensemble agree, positivity, humour and coffee are the way forward.
You will learn about the recent sighting of the ‘Beast of Draycott‘ and the challenges of dressing up as a Bee!
‘Showcase Local’ spins an exciting new disc from Hugh Trethowan. “A Lidl Love Song”. Love found in store at a bargain price!
Enjoy!
The post Talk Local 001 appeared first on Draycott Diaries Vill2021-07-2720 minTiggi's TailsDraycott Diaries Unplugged The TrailerIn this ‘unplugged’ episode from the much loved Draycot Diaries life stories series. You find out the true story behind a new idea. ‘Talking Local’ ‘Supporting Local’.
How does it work? How will it work? Tiggi and Co-Presenter Kayleigh sling ideas around like creative confetti. With two snoring guide dogs at their feet. A very feint programme outline emerges.
Hearing two professional women making semblance from chaos. Chaos or Chemistry? You decide!
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2021-07-2405 minTiggi's Tails041 Draycott BeesNick Boyd LOVES Bees! A long time resident of Draycott. Nick is an active member of the Wedmore and Cheddar Bee Keepers Association and has an apiary containing about 80,000 bees in each of his 6 hives.
See a short video of Tiggi looking for the Queen Bee with Nick by clicking here
Tiggi was overwhelmed by Nicks extensive knowledge. As they chatted looking out at his beautiful wild flower meadow, she realised just how complex bee keeping is and how vital this process is to support our environment. Up to 75% of our trees and plants would...2021-07-1430 minTiggi's Tails040 Draycott’s Protected LandscapeTim Haselden is Development Officer for the Mendip Hills AONB, responsible for an area covering 198 square kilometres – equivalent to 20,000 football pitches.
Set up 50 years ago to protect our surrounding landscapes. AONB stands for “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.”
“AONB The Voice of the protected landscape. Naturally beautiful , nationally protected.”
Originally from the Midlands, Tim obtained a degree in Ecology and Geology from Plymouth University. Following his conservation dreams, one of his first professional assignments was back near his home.
Nearly four years ago, Tim, along with his family, moved to the West Countr...2021-06-1422 min
Tracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Tiggi TrethowanTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...2021-06-0832 minTiggi's Tails039 The Bells of St LeonardsTiggi chats to long time residents of Rodney Stoke, Colin and Jo Symes. They relate wonderful stories from their past, including their participation in the “Maurice Symes Dance Band”. However, their life time passion has always been around the village Church of St Leonards and the community that surrounds it in Rodney Stoke, Somerset. Both were bell ringers and Colin held the position of Bell Captain for many years.
St Leonards Church was built in 1175 with the bell tower added in the 1400’s. In 1664 the bell frame, made of oak and housing a peel of 4 bells, was added. Th...2021-05-1430 minTiggi's Tails038 Draycott’s New PhotographerKirk Purnell moved to Draycott from Bristol three years ago. His job is Director of Teaching and Learning Assessment based at Wiltshire College.
During the first lock down and with a space for his own personal learning, an extraordinary skill came to his consciousness which he had been totally unaware of. Inspired by a photographer friend who introduced Kirk to the minute detail and delight of wildlife nearby his home, he used his savings to invest in a good camera and his new life journey began.
Suddenly the world of flora and fauna looked totally ne...2021-04-1430 min
Saturday LiveMel Giedroyc and Alice CooperNikki Bedi and Rev Richard Coles are joined by Mel Giedroyc, one half of Mel and Sue who shot to fame hosting Light Lunch, and then warmed our hearts and made us drool with the comforting TV cooking competition programme Great British Bake Off. Since Mel has acted, presented, podcasted about quilting, and she’s written her first novel.
Stuart Lawrence’s life was thrown into disarray aged 17 when his adored older brother Stephen was killed in a racially motivated attack. Determined to have an positive impact on young people, he became a teacher, and is now a motivational spea...2021-04-101h 24Tiggi's Tails037 On The Antiques Trail With BBC’s Margie CooperTiggi chats with friend and professional colleague Margie Cooper, Antiques Specialist on the BBC’s “Antiques Roadshow” and latterly “Antiques Road Trip”.
Two professionals connected by a common cause. Their responsibilities were very different though.
Margie, selecting Antiques for filming, and Tiggi, as Events Manager, orchestrating up to six thousand visitors to the show.
Feeling uniquely privileged to work on a National Treasure, they give a genuine peek behind the scenes.
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2021-03-1428 minTiggi's Tails036 A Journey With My GrandfatherRobert Nurden, a journalist for over 25 years with the Independent, Telegraph and Guardian newspapers, has written a fascinating book all about his grandfather, Stanley James.
In 1916 Stanley and family lived in Rodney Stoke in Somerset. Living off the land was a harsh existence, but still, happy memories were made.
It seems Stanley was a total romantic, rejecting his Father’s wishes of following him into the ministry. Instead, he opted for a more maverick lifestyle, including travelling to Canada and becoming a cowboy.
Stanley died in 1951, having packed his life with various controversial pro...2021-02-1334 minTiggi's Tails035 The Vicar of Draycott RevisitedAs part of our retrospective series we look back to a sunny day in 2019 when Tiggi chatted to the Rev Stuart Burns.
He revealed a fascinating life story.
Born in South Africa during turbulent times of apartheid, Stuart witnessed brutality at close range. This ignited his desire to serve God and use his faith in constructive ways. However, in every life story there are ups and downs which he candidly talks about in this episode. Stuart has continued, through his ministry to care and work tirelessly for every community he has been called to serve...2021-01-1722 minTiggi's Tails034 Draycott Diaries Ding Dong Christmas!Tiggi chats to Santa!
What is Christmas going to be like for him in 2020?
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2020-12-1813 minTiggi's Tails033 The Draycott Trophy WinnerGerald Dally, alongside his daughter Maria, surprises and enlightens Tiggi with tales from the past about the Somerset village of Draycott. They look back at a community that has quadrupled in size since he was a small boy.
Gerald talks candidly about his school days and a successful career as a vegetable and strawberry farmer, with trophies to prove it.
Tiggi asks about comparisons with the village in wartime and Covid-19. What are the effects on this small community?
From charabancs and village fairs, to crashing spitfires on Draycott Moor. This is a...2020-11-2128 minTiggi's Tails032 Draycott Community Shop One Year OnTiggi takes a retrospective look at our community shop one year on. With personal loss, exhilaration & challenges at its core.
2020 saw lots of early excitement, but then lockdown hit us for the first time.
This is the story of a community who came together in a crisis and have learnt to go forward with a new understanding.
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2020-11-0624 minTiggi's Tails031 Draycott’s DeaconThea Oliver chats to Tiggi over coffee about her recent and massive achievement.
A resident of Draycott for many years, Thea has brought up a large family. To this day she continues to work hard for her family and as a nurse practitioner.
With a strong religious faith and values from birth, Thea has always supported her community and the clergy. This has included acting as a lay worship assistant at churches in Cheddar, Rodney Stoke and St Peters in Draycott. More recently and after months of arduous theologian study, she has been ordained. Wearing h...2020-10-1431 minTiggi's Tails030 Draycott Head TeacherWill Ewens is the new Head Teacher of both Draycott & Rodney Stoke First School and Shipham First School. Two rural places of learning for young children. Both schools with a history of excellence and their locations surrounded by Somerset’s beautiful Mendip hills. Will, a Somerset resident from birth, has already faced many challenges since he began his post only ten months ago. Soon after he started, Covid-19 struck with all the complexities of Government guidelines surrounding education.
This podcast, recorded a month before the children returned to school after a break of six months. Will tells Ti...2020-09-1427 minTiggi's Tails029 The Draycott CharityHelen Dance is one of the pillars of the communities of Draycott and Rodney Stoke. An experienced volunteer with CAM (Citizens Advice Mendip), Clerk of the Card Trust, Editor of the Parish newsletter and owner of 2 raucous parrots.
She reveals a fascinating and surprising tale of John and Joseph Card. In the early 1700’s they left an amazingly generous legacy to the village in the form of land. Then along came Reverend Cobley, who also left a substantial legacy to support children being sent to work in the local lead mines. Now combined as an established charity, thi...2020-08-1331 min
The Social World Podcast095 Sight Loss and beyond.This time, I’m pleased to feature Tiggi Trethowan who now has developed almost total sight loss. Her story and thoughts on the traumatic impact is inspirational and she is a welcome addition to the podcasting community.
There are 350,000 people in the UK with significant visual impairment and much could be improved in how we support them and offer emotional as well as practical support.
Tiggi has had an eclectic career in Television and Film Production. Her credits have included 10 years as the Event Manager for BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. As a complete contrast she worked...2020-07-2034 min
The Social World Podcast095 Sight Loss and beyond.This time, I’m pleased to feature Tiggi Trethowan who now has developed almost total sight loss. Her story and thoughts on the traumatic impact is inspirational and she is a welcome addition to the podcasting community.
There are 350,000 people in the UK with significant visual impairment and much could be improved in how we support them and offer emotional as well as practical support.
Tiggi has had an eclectic career in Television and Film Production. Her credits have included 10 years as the Event Manager for BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. As a complete contrast she worked...2020-07-2034 minTiggi's Tails028 Canine CompanionsTiggi and Ella chat about their guide dogs Jackie and Rio. How their lives have become enriched with assistance from their canine pals. However, the road to enlightenment never runs completely smoothly!
A gentle and amusing conversation between two friends sharing in the joys and tribulations of life with sight loss and unpredictable dogs.
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2020-07-1322 minTiggi's Tails027 Draycott Pub Confronts Covid-19Lori Tomms, Landlady of The Strawberry Special, describes their recent renovations, all geared to safeguarding customers and staff alike.
Everything is directed toward the doors re-opening as soon as the Government says GO!
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2020-06-2111 minTiggi's Tails026 Sight Loss – Courage and EndeavourThis is a very moving life story.
Ella Caulfield is an extraordinary young lady.
Living with partial sight loss as a child growing up was a massive challenge. In 2015 fate administered another bitter blow.
Ella has encountered many extreme challenges throughout her young life. However, a new friend Rio, her guide dog, has joined her family and support group.
Ella gave me the privilege of listening to her life story.
At only 20 years old and against all the odds her future looks bright!
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Seagers are facing the limitations of Brexit, a wet February, followed by arguably the hottest months of April and May on record.
To top everything, along came Covid-19 with the massive restrictions enforced by government. How are they coping right now?
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2020-06-1106 minTiggi's Tails024 Covid-19 and ConservationAfter what was arguably the hottest May on record, Tiggi talks to local natural historian, Peter Bright. She learns about the impact of Covid-19 on flora and fauna, and the effect it has had on our wildlife.
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2020-06-0711 minTiggi's Tails023 Mary Woodhouse – 75 Years a Draycott ResidentMary Woodhouse a Draycott resident for over 70 years, tells Tiggi how isolation really feels.
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2020-05-3109 minTiggi's Tails022 Draycott’s Local Foodbank – A Coronavirus LifelineTiggi talks to Elaine Reynolds, Trustee of the Cheddar Valley Foodbank about the increased need for donated food.
In these troubled times, the community are still amazingly generous.
Tiggi finds out how it all started and what it means to some people.
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2020-05-2415 minTiggi's Tails021 Draycott’s Nursing Sister, Florence Nightingale and Compassion Over Covid-19Tiggi talks to Dot Prince, a Draycott resident about her work in the NHS.
Dot explains that everyone at the Weston-Super-Mare hospital are working as a team to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. All combined with a large dose of compassion.
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2020-05-1713 minTiggi's Tails020 The Draycott MillinerChloe is one of the top 20 British hat designers. Awarded this lofty title thanks to her ethical approach to making hats.
Tiggi wants to find out how it all started. From humble beginnings making fascinators for friends weddings, Chloe now designs and makes stylish, sophisticated and beautiful hats. All from reclaimed materials.
With several acclaimed collections under her belt Chloe looks to the future with her new brand ‘Chloe Haywood London’.
A wonderful life story of creative ambition sprinkled with spangly fun!
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Emily Syms is a small animal vet. Tiggi talks to her about the impact of COVID-19 on veterinary practices and our pets.
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2020-05-1012 minTiggi's Tails018 Draycott and Rodney Stoke Good Neighbours Sew to Help Protect the NHS and Care Workers.In these troubled times we all want to help. That’s exactly what a group of people have been doing for our NHS and carers.
Tiggi talks to Jan Kinsman about a local group who are sewing to help our heroes. How did it all start? What exactly are they making, and how do they maintain social distancing?
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2020-04-2912 min
Tiggi's Tails017 Draycott Diaries Documentaries Revisits the Community ShopWith the help of technology, Tiggi chats to the Draycott Community Shop committee.
How has the Coronavirus pandemic changed things since the shop opened? In particular, how are they keeping the village supported, as a life line in these dark times!
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2020-04-1716 minTiggi's Tails0016 Draycott Dynamite1917, Star Wars and James Bond. Just a few of the feature films Charlie Adcock and his team at Event Horizon have worked on.
From an early age Charlie wanted to blow things up! Inspired by the gift of a tiny amount of Potassium Nitrate, his life passion began, making explosives bend to his will. Currently he has workshops in Somerset and Cornwall. Life is rarely still these days for Charlie.
After squeezing past a BL 755 cluster bomb in Charlies hallway, Tiggi arrived in the safety of his kitchen. She finds out all about the early years...2020-04-1328 minTiggi's Tails015 Draycott Strawberries and CreamThis time I chat to Seagers, who are strawberry growers providing some of the highest quality fruit in Draycott.
Father and son combo, Andrew and Chris, talk about :-
their strawberries
the use of bees for pollination
the ups and downs of farming life.
Most importantly they tell me what community means to them.
I am also astounded by the revelation that they once had a surprise visitor to the village – but not in human form!
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2020-03-1424 minTiggi's Tails014 Draycott Willow ArtistWillow is synonymous with the Somerset levels and Draycott Moor.
Sophie Courtiour is by definition a willow artist, but Tiggi finds out she is so much more.
A single mother who built her own eco home, surviving artic weather living in a tent during the build. Having no art training but needing an income, Sophie made hurdles in hazel, which lead to willow.
This is a story of courage, love and hidden talent.
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2020-02-1326 minTiggi's Tails013 Draycott’s Strawberry Special – A Village PubLori Toms, co-proprietor of the Strawberry Special, an old
country pub full of ghosts and history. The beating heart
of Draycott.
Lori left a high-flying job in America, following her heart
to Somerset after a chance meeting with a dark Welshman.
There was no going back!
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2020-01-1329 min