by TiggiT | Mar 14, 2020 | Episodes, Latest, Main
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This 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!
by TiggiT | Feb 13, 2020 | Episodes, Latest, Main
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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.
by TiggiT | Jan 13, 2020 | Episodes, Latest, Main
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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!
by TiggiT | Dec 20, 2019 | Episodes, Latest, Main
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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!
by TiggiT | Nov 12, 2019 | Episodes, Latest, Main
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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.
by TiggiT | Oct 14, 2019 | Episodes, Latest, Main
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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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