Draycott Diaries
Talk Local
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It’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 yet unheard, composition for brass instruments. He has chosen”Talking Local” to premiere his work.
Recorded remotely Kayleigh reveals that with country broadcasting, wearing your apron is totally acceptable.

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A 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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For 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!

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In 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!