Best Tring Podcasts (2024)

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Simpson to Little Tring (feat. My Dad) 19:25

12h ago19:25

19:25

My dad, Richard, joins me for this episode, where we reminisce about our adventures on the water. From his globetrotting career in high-tech horticulture to earning his yacht master qualification, we recount memorable boating trips, including a hilarious mishap on the Kennet and Avon Canal and a nerve-wracking journey down the tidal River Trent. We…

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Bugbrooke to Milton Keynes 31:22

12h ago31:22

31:22

Here’s a bit more behind the scenes info from episode 9 of Canal Boat Diaries season 5. I journey from Bugbrooke to Milton Keynes in this episode along the historic Grand Union Canal. I share the practicalities of life aboard and discuss (perhaps in a bit too much depth!) how an efficient water filtration system can make all the difference. I’ll gu…

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Coventry to Weedon Bec 26:52

25d ago26:52

26:52

I'm taking you behind the scenes of episode eight, series five of Canal Boat Diaries, which you can stream now on UKTV Play as I journey from Coventry to Weedon Bec. In this episode, I explore Coventry's musical heritage and how the Specials and ska-punk bands like Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish have influenced my musical journey. As a musician l…

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Atherstone to Moira 29:03

1M ago29:03

29:03

I'm continuing to take you behind the scenes of Canal Boat Diaries, Series 5 which is now available to watch on Yesterday and stream on UKTV Play. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of episode seven as I dive into the rich history of the Ashby Canal, uncovering its 22-mile stretch built in 1804 and the exciting ongoing restoration efforts. I …

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Great Barr to Atherstone 19:19

1M ago19:19

19:19

I continue to take you behind the scenes of Canal Boat Diaries, Series 5. In this episode, I navigate from Great Bar to Atherstone, sharing a journey full of unexpected twists and realities of canal boating. From the frustration of getting wedged between locks and battling a wrapped propeller to the less glamorous parts of canal life, such as toile…

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Wolverhampton to Anglesey Basin 25:01

1M ago25:01

25:01

As the latest series of Canal Boat Diaries continues on Yesterday and UKTV Play, I take you behind the scenes of episode five as I journey from Wolverhampton to Anglesey Basin in Walsall. In this episode, I share how recording a TV show on a canal boat can involve many patience-testing moments with my producer and drone pilot, who had to adapt to t…

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Stourton to Wolverhampton 18:47

1M ago18:47

18:47

I continue to uncover the secrets behind my TV show, Canal Boat Diaries, as I take you behind the scenes of Series Five, Episode 4, as I journey from Stourton to Wolverhampton. In this episode, I share some scenes that didn't make the final cut, such as setting fire to some baked beans! I also share what it is like living on the waterways, the uniq…

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Hawne Basin to Stourbridge 28:11

1M ago28:11

28:11

Dropping your phone into a canal might sound like a nightmare, but for me, it's just another day in the world of canal boating. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of Episode 3, Series 5 of Canal Boat Diaries as I recount the challenges of navigating the famously narrow Gosty Hill Tunnel, and give you a peek into the editing room where bl…

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Yardley Wood to Netherton Tunnel 20:15

1M ago20:15

20:15

I'm continuing to take you behind the scenes of the new series of Canal Boat Diaries, which is now available to watch on Yesterday and stream on UKTV Play. In this episode, between my nostalgic journey from Yardley Wood to Netherton Tunnel, I explore the sights of Bourneville, Dudley Tunnel, and the serene beauty of Bumblehole Nature Reserve while …

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Braunston to Lapworth 21:05

1M ago21:05

21:05

Have you ever wondered what filming a TV series on a canal boat is like? Uncover the secrets behind my TV show, Canal Boat Diaries, as I take you behind the scenes of Series Five, Episode 1, now available on Yesterday and UKTV Play. In this episode, I share how our filming process works, including the clever use of iPhones and GoPro cameras and how…

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Setting Off 11:44

2M ago11:44

11:44

Ahead of my new TV series Canal Boat Diaries, which starts this Monday on Yesterday, here's the very first episode of Robbie Cumming's' Canal Boat Podcast! In my first episode, it's all about starting new journeys, whether it be creative endeavours or DIY projects. I share my spontaneous approach to life on the canals and how it mirrors the way I t…

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Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast 1:16

2M ago1:16

1:16

I'm Robbie Cumming, and this is my Canal Boat Podcast where I'll be taking you on a journey behind the scenes on my TV show Canal Boat Diaries, letting you in even further to my little world on the waterways. Whether you're a boater or live on land, Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast is for anyone who enjoys looking at life a bit differently. New …

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2. Frodsham Woods, Cheshire: a new lease of life 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Join us for a jam-packed visit to Frodsham Woods, Cheshire, where 80 volunteers were planting thousands of trees to help transform a former golf course into a fantastic new space for wildlife and people. We visit the neighbouring ancient woodland and admire hilltop views with site manager Neil and chat to Tim, supervisor of this army of tree plante…

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1. Sheffield's Tree Story 30:03

5M ago30:03

30:03

Our setting for this episode, Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park seems like many other popular green spaces, but it has a hidden history: its waterways once helped fuel the Industrial Revolution in the ‘Steel City’. We discover how Sheffield’s past intertwines with trees as local urban forester, Catherine Nuttgens, explains how nature and the city have sha…

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The Legend of Spring Heeled Jack - Episode 4 23:22

7M ago23:22

23:22

Here we have a creepy old tale from Victorian London...who was this horrific and mysterious character who attacked people in the night breathing flame and brandishing sharp metal claws. Let's find out in episode 4 of Dead Cold Tales. Support the Artists: 'A Dragon's Lullaby' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au “Musi…

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The Poltergeist of 4 Lucks Lane 22:56

9M ago22:56

22:56

Here's a tale or dare I say, a true account, I doubt anyone has heard before. My good colleague Mark Egerton from The Ghost Club wrote a book called "The Haunted History of Huntingdonshire" and in it (with many other fantastic stories) is this distressingly haunting one about an old couple, this is not your usual poltergeist story as it doesn't inv…

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The Ellesborough Happenings 9:03

9M ago9:03

9:03

Hey folks, here's another creepy podcast story for you, this one again is quite local to me, the scene is this beautiful 14th-century church on a small hill. Through the decades people have said they've witnessed several ghosts, even in broad daylight! Hope you enjoy it! Space Journey / Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This story is narrated by…

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The Witch Hunt of Tring 17:03

9M ago17:03

17:03

A harrowing and haunting local short tale from the mid-1700's of an old couple (Ruth and John Osbourne) accused of Witchcraft and the events leading up to and after their horrific trial. Support the Artists: Music by: 'Hour Of The Witch' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - rel…

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20. Tring Park, Hertfordshire 37:27

9M ago37:27

37:27

This was certainly an episode with a difference - we begin in a Natural History Museum packed with 4,000 taxidermy animals! The Woodland Trust site and museum now share space once owned by the famous Rothschild family who collected stuffed species, as well as live exotic animals that roamed the park. We tour Tring Park’s fascinating historic featur…

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19. Day 79 with 'Tree Pilgrim' Martin Hügi 32:06

10M ago32:06

32:06

Sheltering from the rain under a yew tree in a Shrewsbury churchyard, we chat to 'Tree Pilgrim' Martin Hügi, the Trust's outreach manager in the South East. He’s taken a four-month sabbatical to walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats and visit thousands of incredible trees along the way. Hear Martin on awe-inspiring trees that have rendered him spee…

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18. Coppicing at Priory Grove, Monmouth 31:50

11M ago31:50

31:50

Discover the fascinating ancient art of coppicing as we visit Priory Grove in Wales' Wye Valley, where the technique is still practised on a small scale to benefit both people and wildlife. We meet site manager Rob and contractor Joe to learn more about the coppicing carried out here, and how this interaction between people and nature has enabled t…

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17. Wye Valley ancient woods with Kate Humble 59:05

1y ago59:05

59:05

Join us as presenter, author and farmer Kate Humble guides us through magical ancient woodland near her remote Wales home in the Wye Valley. With infectious enthusiasm and occasional impressions, she tells us about the plants and animals along our route as well as the story of her accidental career, becoming host of nation’s favourite Springwatch h…

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16. Designing Yonder Oak Wood, Devon 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

I met the Yonder Oak Wood team back in March to discover how this landscape will be transformed for people and wildlife, and what designing a new wood involves. The vision is to attract plentiful wildlife with healthy habitat that offers refuge from weather extremes and fights climate change. The local community has been involved from the off - vol…

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15. Tristan Gooley, the natural navigator 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

35:04

You'll never look at a tree in the same way again after this episode. Our guest, Tristan Gooley, is known as the natural navigator and gives us fascinating insight into the stories nature is telling us and how they can help us find our way. At Eartham Wood, West Sussex, he teaches us how each part of a tree can tell us about the land, water and ani…

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14. The rainforest of Bovey Valley Woods, Devon 29:21

1+ y ago29:21

29:21

Did you know we have rainforest right here in the UK? Visit magical Bovey Valley Woods in Devon with us as we walk alongside a babbling brook and over a Tolkien-esque stone bridge among trees dripping with lichens and mosses and learn all about it. Site manager David Rickwood describes the features of UK rainforest, some of the fantastic species th…

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13. Londonthorpe Wood, Lincolnshire 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

18:38

Londonthorpe Wood has been a haven for wildlife and people for 30 years. Colourful meadows and lush grassland open out amidst trees both old and new, where butterflies, grass snakes, wildflowers and woodpeckers all live. Now the Woodland Trust and National Trust are working together to make it even more appealing and accessible. Project manager Hea…

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12. Ancient trees at Hatfield Forest, Essex 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

38:38

Join us for an episode of virtual time travel to visit Hatfield Forest, Essex and explore over 2,000 years of rich history. As we journey through this outdoor museum, we chat to Tom Reed, a Woodland Trust ancient tree expert, and Ian Pease, a National Trust ranger, who explain why the wildlife and cultural value of these trees makes them irreplacea…

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11. Tree ID top tips 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

34:05

Much as I love a woodland walk, my tree identification skills leave a lot to be desired, so I travelled to Londonthorpe Wood, Grantham for a lesson from the experts. We join tree ID guru Sally to learn how to recognise common trees from their leaves, catkins, bark and berries. From apple and ash to hawthorn and hazel, she also tells us more about t…

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10. Peckham Rye Park with Charity Wakefield 24:49

2y ago24:49

24:49

Charity Wakefield’s passion for the natural world shone through when we caught up at her local green space. I met the actor, environmentalist and Woodland Trust ambassador at Peckham Rye Park to talk about trees, wildlife and acting. Charity explains how nature has made her happy since the tree-climbing, den-building days of her childhood. She is c…

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9. Langley Vale Wood, Surrey 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

Langley Vale Wood is a really special place. Created as part of the Trust’s First World War Centenary Woods project, it’s a natural living legacy for the fallen that symbolises peace and hope. Memorials offer space to remember in an evocative and moving tribute. As well as these important reflections on the past, the site has a bright future. Previ…

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8. Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, Leicestershire 31:25

2y ago31:25

31:25

Join us at Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, Leics to discover a thriving 10-year-old wood, chat royal trees and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. We meet with site manager David Logan to explore the site's connections with the royal family, its special art features and some of the wildlife, sights and sounds you might encounter on a visit. Don't…

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7. Avoncliff Wood, Wiltshire 32:01

2y ago32:01

32:01

Lying next to the River Avon just inside the Cotswolds, Avoncliff Wood is no ordinary wood. The site hosts one of the biggest trials in the UK to find biodegradable alternatives to plastic tree guards. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s also a living laboratory, revealing how ash dieback will really affect nature. Site manager Joe gives us a special be…

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6. Marden Park, Surrey 25:11

2+ y ago25:11

25:11

On a delightful spring morning at Marden Park, just inside the M25 in East Surrey, we enjoy a walk with expert site manager Nick. He fills us in on how nature and people are benefiting from this special place and explains some of the challenges here too, including dealing with the effects of ash dieback and climate change. Wildlife is thriving here…

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