Best Wokingham Podcasts (2024)

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Called to be saints 11:26

2h ago11:26

11:26

Sermon from Revd Colin James for All Saints Sunday on the call for all of us to be saints, by the God who loves and welcomes us all. 3rd November 2024

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The National Memorial Arboretum 42:38

2h ago42:38

42:38

Do the panel have any idea of who or what has stolen our apples? When is the best time to plant my Prunus Incisa? How do I successfully grow fennel? Peter Gibbs and his team of gardening experts visit The National Memorial Arboretum, to solve the gardening queries of the audience. On the panel this week are grow-your-own legend Bob Flowerdew, pest …

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Hillingdon: Seeds, Eucomis and Pineapple Lillies 42:28

1h ago42:28

42:28

What plant have you killed the most? How do I encourage my pineapple lily to flower? What plant would you take with you to your island paradise? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural champions are in Hillingdon, to solve the gardening grievances of the audience. On the panel this week are proud plantsman Matthew Biggs, house plants expert An…

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S13 Ep 3 - RG10 on film and TV 11:22

20h ago11:22

11:22

Welcome to a special edition of the RG10 podcast, packed with glitz, glamour, and a dash of cinematic history! In this episode, we explore the fascinating ties between the world of film and TV and the RG10 area. From the early days of cinema to modern productions such as Lovejoy and Midsomer Murders, we uncover local gems that made it onto the big …

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Exploring Church Vision 4 10:48

14d ago10:48

10:48

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson as we think about living out the vision in the world - called to bring a gospel of healing and to live sacrificial lives, following Jesus' example. 27th October 2024

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Fertilisers, Fluorescent Plants and Clematis 42:20

5d ago42:20

42:20

What plants would you recommend to entertain five to six year-olds? How do I successfully grow Japanese banana plants? Are rose fertilisers and tomato fertilisers the same thing? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural champions visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens to solve the gardening gripes of the audience. On the panel this week are proud p…

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Creation 5 - Harvest 7:20

17d ago7:20

7:20

Sermon for Harvest from Revd Hannah Higginson encouraging us to look to nature and heed Jesus' words, 'do not worry' - 29th September 2024

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Creation 4 16:47

17d ago16:47

16:47

Sermon from visiting preacher John Boylan, on care of creation, 22nd September 2024

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Creation 3 12:03

17d ago12:03

12:03

Sermon from Revd Colin James on care of creation, 15th September 2024

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Creation 2 16:21

17d ago16:21

16:21

Sermon from visiting preacher LLM and president of the environmental charity John Ray Initiative, Mike Morecroft on care of creation, 8th September 2024

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Exploring Church Vision 3 9:32

17d ago9:32

9:32

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson about dreaming as God does, and being empowered to think beyond human expectations 20th October 2024

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Exploring Church Vision 2 10:09

17d ago10:09

10:09

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson about discipleship and who we are called to be as a church 13th October 2024

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Exploring Church Vision 1 10:26

17d ago10:26

10:26

Sermon from Revd Colin James as we begin to explore our church vision, starting with where we have come from and who we are grounded in 6th October 2024

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Postbag Edition: Mires Beck Nursery - Pond Liners, Witches' Broom and Badgers 42:36

12d ago42:36

42:36

How do I stop badgers from eating my tulips? Any tips on changing a ripped pond liner? How do I effectively take cuttings from a plant? Kathy Clugston and her panel of horticultural heroes take a wander around Mires Beck Nursery in Hull, while dipping into the GQT postbag to answer your gardening grievances. Joining forces with Kathy are head garde…

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S13 Ep 2 - Against all odds: a 4,000km run across Australia 14:08

25d ago14:08

14:08

Season 13, episode 2, launched October 2024. In this episode of the RG10 podcast, we hear from two local adventurers, Joshua Smith and Jack Pitcher, who are in the middle of an epic challenge: running 4,000 kilometres across Australia to raise money for ARC, a Wokingham-based charity providing counselling services. Josh and Jack share their extraor…

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S13 Ep 1 - The Saint of Twyford? Edward Polehampton and the Polehampton Charity 10:26

1M ago10:26

10:26

In this episode of the RG10 Podcast, we explore the remarkable story of Edward Polehampton and the enduring legacy of his charity in Twyford. Born in 1666, an act of kindness towards the young boy evolved into a philanthropic trust benefiting the local community for centuries. The podcast hears from James Fort, a local historian and trustee of the …

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Meet Jon Underwood, the new Bracknell Town manager 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

Bracknell Town have a new manager in Jon Underwood. The former Slough Town joint-manager knows expectations are high, but stability is required after what has been an unsettling time. Football in Berkshire were granted a sit down with the new boss ahead of his unveiling and 'Unders' doesn't disappoint. From what he learned during his first stint wi…

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What if we got it wrong? 15:49

3M ago15:49

15:49

Sermon from 18th August 2024 from Authorised Preacher John Boylan exploring interpretations of the Old Testament Law and our understanding of it

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Postbag: University of Exeter 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

How do I get red cedar root balls to spread? What gardening task do the panel find daunting? What are the panel’s thoughts about composting organic materials? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts travel to the University of Exeter for a postbag edition of GQT. While Curator of Horticulture Anthony Cockell leads Kathy and the panel a…

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Bread of Life for all 11:02

3M ago11:02

11:02

Sermon from Revd Colin James on 11th August 2024 preaching on John 6 and Jesus' words 'I am the bread of life'

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Unity and Growth 12:21

3M ago12:21

12:21

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 4th August 2024 on Ephesians 4:1-16 exploring unity and growth within the church

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In Conversation With.. Paul Watson | The Awards Debrief 42:15

3M ago42:15

42:15

Join Paul Watson and Tom Canning for a Berkshire Football Awards ‘debrief’. Awards night host Paul reflects on an event he clearly loved being a part of, his favourite moments and who he’ll be keeping an eye on this season. There’s his Darren Barnard connection (Wokingham Town fans you’ll enjoy this), kit chat, and Kitson chat, plus Greenland footb…

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S12 Ep 6 - Woodley to Paris: A 12 year-old's incredible cycling journey 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

In this episode of The RG10 Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Dexter Rosier, a 12-year-old with a remarkable challenge ahead. Dexter is setting off on an epic 231-mile bike ride from Woodley to Paris, aiming to reach the French capital just in time for the opening of the Paralympic Games. He's not only testing his limits but also rais…

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Jesus calms the storm 13:37

3M ago13:37

13:37

Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott talks about the miracle of Jesus calming the storm.

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Archdeacon Liz Jacksons visit to All Saints 12:49

3M ago12:49

12:49

Listen to our archdeacon, Rev'd Liz Jackson when she came to visit All Saints. She compares the ministry of King David and Jesus.

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Feeding of the 5000 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

Listen to Rev'd Becky Medlicott talking about the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 in her final Sunday at All Saints.

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In Conversation With.. Ellis Woods | Berks County 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

Join Dan Walkley and Rob Davies as they 'grill' Berks County manager Ellis Woods ahead of a historic first-ever FA Cup tie for The Swords. Episode presented by Dan Walkley and Rob Davies. The Berkshire Football Stories theme tune is 'Space Camp' but Reading-based ukulele band Rocket Kings. Find out more about Rocket Kings: https://rocketkings.bandc…

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In Conversation With.. Ed Jackson-Norris | Maidenhead United Women 53:17

4M ago53:17

53:17

Football in Berkshire returns with the Berkshire Football Stories podcast for the 2024/25 season. First up in the hot seat is Maidenhead United Women manager Ed Jackson-Norris who chats to Abi Ticehurst. Trigger warning: this interview contains references to suicide and the loss of a parent which some individuals may find distressing. If you would …

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S12 Ep 5 - Breaking Boundaries: The Rise of Thames Fusion Girls' Cricket 9:32

4M ago9:32

9:32

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the world of women’s cricket with a special focus on the Thames Fusion team. We discuss the unique challenges young female cricketers face, including the competition with other sports and limited playing opportunities. Discover how the Thames Fusion initiative, born from a collaboration between Sonning Crick…

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S12 Ep 4 - What Was Twyford Like 50 Years Ago? 9:43

4M ago9:43

9:43

Welcome to the RG10 podcast! In this episode, we delve into some surprising events of the past and the present in Twyford. We start with reports of recent vandalism targeting public property and a tree planting project. However, you might be surprised to learn that these issues aren't new. We're taking a trip back to 1974, exploring the first-ever …

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S12 Ep 3 - The High Sheriff of Berkshire 11:35

5M ago11:35

11:35

In this episode as we dive into the fascinating history and contemporary duties of the High Sheriff of Berkshire. Our guest, Alexander Barfield, is the 809th person to fill the post and he shares the rich history of the role, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and its evolution from a powerful position involved in tax collection and law enforcement …

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S12 Ep 2 - Wargrave Festival Turns to Gold 14:23

5M ago14:23

14:23

It's festival season in RG10! Fresh off the Wargrave Beer Festival and Twyford Beer Festival, we’re gearing up for the big one: the Biennial Wargrave Festival, running from June 12th to June 30th. This year marks the festival's 50th anniversary, and the theme is "Gold Fever." Join us as we dive into the highlights of this 19-day extravaganza, featu…

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Cheshire West 41:51

5M ago41:51

41:51

My Fatsia plants had their stems nibbled by deer – will they recover, or should I buy new ones? Any tips on how I can get my eucalyptus plants to produce juvenile flowers? If you were building a scarecrow in your garden, what would you suggest dressing it in? Kathy Clugston and a panel of experts are in Cheshire West to answer queries from an audie…

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S12 Ep 1 - Twyford Tennis Club 9:23

6M ago9:23

9:23

Welcome to Season 12 of the RG10 Podcast! Summer's here, and we're kicking off with some tennis talk. Specifically, Twyford Tennis Club. On 1 June 2024, they're launching a crowdfunding campaign to modernise their facilities. Head Coach Gary Oates and Ladies' Captain Louise Tippey discuss the urgent need for a new court and upgraded floodlights. Wi…

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Righteous anger 12:22

8M ago12:22

12:22

Rev'd Becky Medlicott speaks about why Jesus overturned the tables of the money lenders in the temple.

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Jesus predicts his own death 11:16

8M ago11:16

11:16

Listen as Rev'd Colin James preaches on John 12:20-33 where Jesus predicts his own death.

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Palm Sunday 14:23

8M ago14:23

14:23

Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott preaches on Palm Sunday about the impact of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

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Postbag: Horniman Museum and Gardens 41:47

8M ago41:47

41:47

Will my blind daffodils ever flower again, or should I just discard them? Can I use old yule logs to line my plant beds or will the harvested fruit and veg become poisonous? How can I repel spiders from my garden without using chemicals? Peter Gibbs is joined by his enthusiastic team of horticultural experts as they dig through the GQT inbox and an…

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S11 Ep 5 - Twyford Together Community Awards 2024 10:42

8M ago10:42

10:42

It's not the Oscars but it's a close second...it's Twyford Together Community Awards 2024! The prizes for those individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile were handed out on Monday March the 18th. Categories included: Business of the Year (award sponsored by Grapevine Estate Agents) Food and Drink Award (award sponsored by Benedict Ch…

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The Controversial Kingdom 8:09

8M ago8:09

8:09

Revd Hannah Higginson preaches this sermon on Mark 1:9-15 exploring Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom of God on the first Sunday of Lent, 18th February 2024

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John 3:16 Exploring God so Loved the World... 9:46

8M ago9:46

9:46

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on 10th March 2024 exploring the famous bible verse John 3:16, she looks at the meaning of the world in this passage, and of eternal life, and what it means to believe in Jesus in this context. Bible passage John 3:14-21 and Eph 2:1-10

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S11 Ep 4 - 3 Women Went to Row (The Atlantic Ocean) 16:48

8M ago16:48

16:48

Courageous. Foolhardy. Salty. That's how Caroline Hague, Nicki Kelly and Rachel Smillie (AKA Team Excelsioar) describe themselves. Based out of Eton and sponsored by Val Wyatt Marine in Wargrave, the trio have taken on the 'World's Toughest Row', a 3000 miles journey from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28 ‘N 18 ‘W) to Nelson’s D…

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Slough Town in incredible form and a new home for Virginia Water 37:06

9M ago37:06

37:06

Slough Town are on the cusp of the Vanarama National League South play-offs. Rob Davies and Neil Maskell discuss what Scott Davies is getting right on and off the pitch. Elsewhere, Virginia Water's hunt for a new home goes to the planners. Listen to the full Berkshire Football Stories episode of the podcast at https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/how.…

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In conversation with.. Ross Herridge 22:11

9M ago22:11

22:11

Berkshire Football Stories is back with an interesting story to tell. How Ross Herridge went from Scours Lane to the ICC World Cup Final with Australia. Here he talks with Tom Canning about playing for Reading Town, Bracknell Town and Wokingham & Emmbrook and how that journey to the Aussies bench unfolded. Watch the podcast by subscribing to our Yo…

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S11 Ep 3 - Footprints Baby Loss 18:22

9M ago18:22

18:22

This episode of The RG10 podcast is about a new charity run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents. It's called Footprint Baby Loss and it provides support for families who've lost one or more of their twins and triplets before, during or after birth. The charity has been co-founded by Suzie Scofield from Wargrave and Sharon Darke from Banbury. T…

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Walkley & Maskell Unleashed 53:13

9M ago53:13

53:13

Join Dan Walkley and Neil Maskell, let loose on the Berkshire Football Stories podcast covering off all the action from the last week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit footballinberkshire.substack.comBy Tom Canning

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Berks County better prepared and a brilliant Reading Women win 40:07

9M ago40:07

40:07

Join Tom Canning for this weeks Berkshire Football Stories podcast with Neil Maskell, Dan Walkley and Berks County manager Ellis Woods. The team discuss the Swords form and title chances, Binfield's continued rebuild and focus on a huge win for Reading FC Women. Berkshire Football Stories is supported by The Curious Academy: A skills hub running a …

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S11 Ep 2 - The Great RG10 Quiz: Answers! 9:45

9M ago9:45

9:45

It's the question everyone has been asking - what are the answers to The Great RG10 Quiz? Well, the wait is over. The quiz comprised 10 multiple-choice questions all tied to local life. A few hints: Celebrity encounters outside Waitrose Gardening tips from Big Plant Nursery Mystery tipples at Stanlake Park Wine Estate Ghost stories in Wargrave Fit2…

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Faithfulness to God 10:24

9M ago10:24

10:24

Revd Hannah Higginson explores the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna and their ability to see God's salvation in the face of Jesus, for Candlemas on 28th January 2024. Readings Luke 2:22-40 and Hebrews 2:14-18