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Willow 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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Lori 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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Tiggi re-visits some of the contributors she chatted to earlier this year, asking them about their fantasy Christmas.
With interesting celebrity mystery guests and stockings full of sloppy food, their answers make a festive and filling Christmas special!
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A funny, informative and slightly bonkers look at life in a Choir!
Kate Lynch is a Musical Gem!
Choir Director and Vocal Coach in Draycott, as well as Director of Cheddar Valley Voices. A total of four choirs made up of both children and adults from across the local area.
Tiggi, as a founder member in the Adult choir, chats to Kate about the ups and downs of singing and Kate’s new role as a Musical Director.
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Draycott sits in the middle of the countryside with only one shop to service the community. A lifeline. Recently the shop was threatened with closure until a group of philanthropic residents set out to save it.
On December 1st the store will become ‘The Draycott Community Shop’.
Run by village volunteers and financial good-will, the shop is saved! However, a massive undertaking is in process with the renovations.
Draycott Diaries Documentaries will be following this incredible endeavour. The first segment hears from the individuals making the impossible, possible!
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Rob Perkins, owner and publisher of Valley Life is a journalist with more than 35 years experience on local, regional and national newspapers.
Decrying the loss of real journalism in big corporate newspaper groups, Rob believes that local publications still have an important role to play in informing local people and putting businesses in touch with potential customers.
Valley Life is now in its third year and with more than 30 issues behind it, he believes that it is now a real part of the community and here to stay.
He talks to Tiggi about his career from national newspapers to his hyper-local publication.
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