Best Kernow Podcasts (2024)

This a special episode that deviates slightly from the usual MESKLA programme to reflect upon The Flamm X VASW event, 'How can I stay? Remote Working' which took place at IntoBodmin and The Beat on 12th July 2024. Sovay is joined by artists Anna Harris and Emma Digerud-White. They share their own reflections, and those of others who attended on the…

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A New Vicar, Some Diggers and More From Moira Gill 25:59

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26d ago25:59

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This week I talk about another new vicar coming to our area, a moving tribute using diggers and the final part of my interview with Moira.By David Bray

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An Inspector Calls and more from Moira Gill 31:34

1M ago31:34

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Talking about recent inspections that we’ve had and more lovely memories of Padstow from Moira Gill.By David Bray

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Talking with Moira Gill 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

Part one of my interview with Moira, where, amongst other memories, she recalls her early days in Padstow.By David Bray

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Part two of my interview with Bob Tremain 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

This episode starts with my usual weekly roundup, followed by more memories from Bob.By David Bray

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A lovely chat with Bob Tremain 33:15

2M ago33:15

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As well as my usual weekly roundup, I have a lovely yarn with Bob, talking about his memories in and around St Mawgan.By David Bray

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Talkin’ old Wadebridge with Margaret Thompson. 25:32

2M ago25:32

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In this episode Margaret talks about Glen Road, and old Wadebridge.By David Bray

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The second part of my interview with Margaret Thompson 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

A few bits and pieces from me and more memories from Margaret.By David Bray

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Talking with Margaret Thompson. 29:03

3M ago29:03

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In this episode I talk with Margaret, plus other bits and pieces.By David Bray

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More from Mark Hawken, plus lots of bits and pieces. 31:08

3M ago31:08

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Part 2 of my interview with Mark, plus the Raft Race, Gunwen, Lamorna and a little be more.By David Bray

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Havin’ a yarn with Mark Hawken 23:45

3M ago23:45

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In this episode I have a lovely talk with Mark Hawken.By David Bray

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Talking to Mervyn Walker about his volunteering in Lourdes. 32:43

3M ago32:43

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As well as rounding up my journey to Spain last week, I talk to Mervyn about the many times he’s been a helper at Lourdes.By David Bray

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Y Viva Espanã, and more from Tony, Wendy and Steve 25:44

4M ago25:44

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This week’s podcast comes from foreign climes, with the final part from Tony, Wendy and Steve in Camelford.By David Bray

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AC/DC, Withiel WI, a new Patronage and more from Tony, Wendy and Steve Powell 25:17

4M ago25:17

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Talking about our trip to see AC/DC, my talk to the Withiel WI, being made patron of the John Betjeman Centre and more from the Powells.By David Bray

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Up Camelford with Tony, Wendy and Steve Powell 27:10

4M ago27:10

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Talking with my cousin Tony, Wendy and Steve.By David Bray

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Another Bethel, Fontana, Innis, and more from Hazel Mitchell 29:55

4M ago29:55

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A varied episode, which includes my first visit to another Bethel. Also the beautiful new gardens at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, plus Innis Chapel. Then, more form Hazel Mitchell.By David Bray

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“Granfer!!”…A Tribute to Tom Warne 20:37

5M ago20:37

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This episode is dedicated to Tom Warne, sadly missed, but will never be forgotten.By David Bray

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Havin’ another yarn with Hazel Mitchell, and Hail to the Homeland. 30:36

5M ago30:36

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This episode includes my weekly round up, another lovely chat with Hazel and Hail to the Homeland.By David Bray

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Goin’ Show? 25:43

5M ago25:43

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A few different topics in this episode, including a bit more on Washaway, saying goodbye to an old friend and a little about the Royal Cornwall Show.By David Bray

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Washaway your Troubles 19:48

5M ago19:48

19:48

Ashes, tattoos, St Conan’s plus a lot more in this week’s episode.By David Bray

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The last part of my interview with Martin Taylor 24:56

5M ago24:56

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My usual weekly roundup, and more from Martin.By David Bray

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A little more from Martin Taylor 23:38

6M ago23:38

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The second part of my interview with MartinBy David Bray

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Out Polzeath with Martin Taylor 26:01

6M ago26:01

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A few odds and ends from me, and then a lovely interview with Martin Taylor.By David Bray

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A Cornwall in the Sky 4:29

6M ago4:29

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A short, bonus, episode, in which I read my poem, A Cornwall in the Sky.By David Bray

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Opera, cycling, May Day, moving goalposts, and the final part of Mark Henwood. 33:23

6M ago33:23

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A look back over another interesting week plus more from Mark.By David Bray

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Talking about this year’s London Marathon, and, also, a little on father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease 30:01

6M ago30:01

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A recap on this year’s London Marathon, with a little on why I was raising funds this year for the Alzheimer’s Society.By David Bray

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Mark Henwood and Pocahontas. 33:32

7M ago33:32

33:32

The second part of my interview with Mark, and Pocahontas’ connection with Cornwall.By David Bray

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Havin’ a yarn with Mark Henwood 31:03

7M ago31:03

31:03

The usual weekly roundup and then the first part of my interview with Mark.By David Bray

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More from Ken and Rose Sargent 25:16

7M ago25:16

25:16

The second part of my interview with Ken and Rose, plus a round up of my week.By David Bray

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Talkin’ with Ken and Rose Sargent 30:57

7M ago30:57

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A slightly different start to this week’s episode, a lovely chat with Ken and Rose, and a bit from me at the end.By David Bray

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The second part of my interview with Gerry Chandler 27:23

8M ago27:23

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A quick roundup of my week, followed by more from Gerry and Betty.By David Bray

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Chattin’ with Gerry Chandler. 30:14

8M ago30:14

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In this episode I talk to Gerry Chandler, of St Merryn, and also have a quick round up of my last week.By David Bray

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A new vicar, a new art gallery and more from Bill Pearce 32:55

8M ago32:55

32:55

The second part of my interview with Bill, and a round up of my week.By David Bray

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Talkin’ with Bill Pearce, plus looking back over my last week. 31:33

8M ago31:33

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In this episode Bill talks about growing up in St Teath, his lifelong friend Pearl, his teaching career and working for Plymouth Argyle FC.By David Bray

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Military musings, a nasty scam and more memories from Janet Chadband. 25:10

8M ago25:10

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In this episode I talk about our recent funerals of ex military, including a D-Day veteran. Then, a warning of a scam that has appeared in the last few weeks, and, also, the second part of my interview with Janet.By David Bray

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Out Port Isaac with Janet Chadband. 30:12

9M ago30:12

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A quick round up of the last week and then a lovely chat with Janet.By David Bray

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Nanstallon, and goin’ back to Bethel with mother. 19:57

9M ago19:57

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A few different topics in this episode, Port Isaac seagulls, the village of Nanstallon, and returning to Bethel.By David Bray

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Davidstow, a daredevil squirrel and more from Jack Andrew. 28:33

9M ago28:33

28:33

A brief chat about Davidstow, also a near miss with a squirrel and more lovely memories from Jack.By David Bray

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Talking with Jack Andrew 26:40

9M ago26:40

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In this episode I talk with my old work meht, Jack Andrew. Amongst other things, he remembers growing up in Nanpean and working for Western Ex.By David Bray

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Hellup in Nangert and more from Warren Jago. 26:01

10M ago26:01

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In this episode I talk about alterations in Trenant Vale, a brief mention of Cock’s Corner and the final part of my interview with Warren Jago.By David Bray

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A Setback in Training, and more from Warren Jago. 31:48

10M ago31:48

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In this episode I talk about a running accident, Anneka’s Bridge, ashes on the moon and then have the second part of my interview with Warren Jago.By David Bray

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Talkin’ with Warren Jago 31:40

10M ago31:40

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In this episode, I have a round up of my previous week and then have a chat with Warren Jago.By David Bray

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Christmas in Mousehole and talkin’ with Gill O’Keefe 27:46

10M ago27:46

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Struggling with manflu, this week I talk about Tom Bawcock’s Eve, the crew of the Solomon Browne and, also, the second part of my chat with Gill O’Keefe.By David Bray

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Chattin’ with Gill O’Keefe, meeting alpacas and the ghost of Jacob Marley. 28:28

11M ago28:28

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In this episode I have a lovely chat with Gill O’Keefe of Padstow. I talk about Daisy and me meeting alpacas and llamas, and St Endellion’s connection with The Christmas Carol.By David Bray