Best Sowerby Podcasts (2024)

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Doctors, Design and Fairies with Anne Sowerby 1:05:17

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Send us a text Join me on this episode of Sukany4 - The Podcast as I take a walk around the charming town of Maryport with Anne Sowerby, the creative force behind Sassy Property Styling. Despite starting on a rainy day, our conversation was anything but gloomy! Anne shared her incredible journey, from owning a toy shop at just 22, to managing town …

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An Orkney Hurricane, Firth of Forth Oysters and Dolphin Communication 1:20:50

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Mark meets builder and artist Becky Little whose work is being displayed as part of an exhibition called A Fragile Correspondence at the V&A in Dundee. Her work involves using soil from different areas in Orkney made into cubes. A WWF Scotland scheme which is aiming to create seagrass meadows and restore oysters to the Forth has reached a major mil…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 57 Keith Crabtree on floods 28:59

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Keith Crabtree, born in Cornholme, lived in Todmorden all his life, worked for Environmental Health at Calderdle council and became a flood warden on his retirement. Now a flood volunteer, Keith has views on the lack of maintenance that contributes to floods up and down Calder Valley through Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Walsden and places…

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An Orkney Hurricane, Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster in the 1930's and Terrifying Sounds from the Hamilton Mausoleum 22:10

1h ago22:10

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Helen Needham presents some audio gems from BBC Scotland's archiveBy BBC Radio Scotland

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The Double Minded Person 4:12

3h ago4:12

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Unequal Yoking 3:23

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Queen Victoria's Picnic Cottage, Thick Trunk Tuesday and Swimming in the Clyde 1:22:50

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Last week Rachel was in Aberfoyle where the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association was celebrating their 50th anniversary. The organisation brings rangers together to share ideas and highlight potential challenges facing the sector. She chatted to some of those who’ve recently retired, and those who are still working, about the history of the ass…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 47 Nicola Warren 20:50

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Nicola Warren is a popular as a School Crossing Patrol getting children and parents safety across the road to their school. There is so much more to her life than that as people who cross roads every day of term times realise. Listen to Nicola about her role and her views on the strange goings on in the valley…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 56; Madeleine Brooks 29:28

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Madeleine Brooks is a singer songwriter living in Todmorden. She runs an open mic at The Puzzle Hall, Sowerby Bridge and, ‘cut her teeth’ on the stage at Hebden Bridge Trades Club – a real voice of happy valley. After playing gigs, running nights at Nelson's Wine Bar, supporting some of the best musicians to visit the valley and being nominated at …

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Fitness, Coaching and Business with Rachael Parkinson 1:13:36

7d ago1:13:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Sukany4 - The Podcast, join us for a scenic walk from Bowness-on-Windermere to Windermere bus station with Rachael Parkinson, the inspiring founder of Fit, Strong, Free Coaching. As Rachael heads over to catch a bus to her next destination, we dive into a conversation about her journey from a legal career to becomi…

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Kidnapped and the Stevenson Way - Part 3 25:18

7d ago25:18

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Mark follows the route through Glencoe, Kinlochleven and Rannoch Moor.By BBC Radio Scotland

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St Andrew's Day, Central Belt Badgers and Temperature Blankets 1:24:05

10d ago1:24:05

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Rachel is in Fife to meet a woman who is leading the charge on making the outdoors accessible to all. Jan Kerr set up a rambling group for those who rely on wheels, particularly mobility scooters. She tells Rachel how it came about. Over the past few years, a group of badger enthusiasts has been surveying the Central Belt to track the number of set…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 55: Rev Catherine Shelley 27:38

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Catherine Shelley, is kept busy by being vicar of St Mary’s Todmorden, St Peter’s, Walsden and St Michael’s, Cornholme. Catherine, originally from Manchester, gave up a career in law to follow her faith. She’s been chaplain at Birmingham University, worked in Southwark, south London and is now settled in Todmorden. She is heavily involved in many a…

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The Hidden Histories of Scottish Wood with Woodworker Callum Robinson 24:59

24m ago24:59

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Helen Needham meets woodworker and author Callum RobinsonBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Kingdom Yoking With Jesus 1:40

5h ago1:40

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Ealing Beavers, Cosaig Growers and a Wonderful Steam Ship 1:23:13

18d ago1:23:13

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The Forth Bridges Trail is a five-mile circular route which brings together various points of interest in North and South Queensferry and crosses the Forth Road Bridge. New stops were added onto the route earlier this year, so Mark took a wander along part of it to hear about the area’s fascinating history. When you think of Beaver reintroduction s…

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Real Voices of Happy Valley 54: Jill Robinson 25:47

2h ago25:47

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Episode 54 features Jill Robinson talking about her Berringden Brow books - and the life and adventures of Jess, a single mother in a Pennine town. It’s not quite autobiographical, but everything in the books has happened to someone, including Jill. Discover the importance of observing people, the things they say and how that turns into believable …

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Kidnapped and the Stevenson Way - Part 2 23:20

4h ago23:20

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In this section, Mark leaves Mull and crosses over to Morven before heading to the site of the famous Appin Murder and the monument to mark this bloody event near Ballachulish Bridge.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Stranraer Oysters, Moray Firth Seagrass and a Moonlit Dip 1:20:24

4d ago1:20:24

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Moray Ocean Community is a group of citizen scientists aiming to raise awareness of the importance of marine habitats and species. A couple of weeks ago, Mark joined members as they conducted seagrass surveys in Findhorn Bay and learned all about the range of work they carry out. Rachel is in Leven in Fife where a multi-million pound project is und…

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Episode 53: Natalie George of Big Tree Todmorden 22:06

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Episode 53 of Real Voices of Happy Valley is a chat with Natalie George of Big Tree which now runs the Oddfellows Hall, next to Todmorden Market. The building has a long history as an entertainment hub and now features a ground floor café Branch Out and several spaces available for functions, workshops, club nights and a gig venue. Community minded…

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Finding Hope in a Crisis with Climate Activist Matt Sowerby 21:38

20h ago21:38

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Helen Needham speaks with climate activist and writer Matt SowerbyBy BBC Radio Scotland

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The Skipinnish Oak, Laggan Wolftrax and Fair Isle 1:22:37

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Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoorsBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 52 Claire Convallaria - getting girls into science, sustainable businesses and home education 27:29

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Claire Convallaria interested Viv with her work on projects encouraging and enabling girls into science education and careers. Like so many we speak to on Real Voices, she does far more than that. Claire also advises on business sustainability – how businesses can be socially and environmentally as well as economically sustainable. This requires he…

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Seasons, Cycles and Salads with Katy Murray 1:09:32

7d ago1:09:32

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Send us a text In this heart-warming episode of The Podcast, host Sukanya takes you on a stroll through the picturesque market town of Kendal with special guest Katy Murray, a global-selling author and powerful advocate for change. Katy, the brilliant mind behind Change Makers: A Woman's Guide to Stepping Up Without Burning Out at Work, shares her …

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Kidnapped and the Stevenson Way - Part 1 32:39

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We've dug into our archive to bring you a programme originally broadcast in 2012 when Mark Stephen followed the route taken by protagonist David Balfour in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, 'Kidnapped'. In this first section, it's a brief visit to the Hawes Inn in South Queensferry before taking a boat to the Island of Erraid - which sits off Mull - …

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Caledonian Pines, Cider and the North Coast 500 1:22:59

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A recent report showed that almost a quarter of all ancient pinewoods are at risk of disappearing altogether. Earlier this week, Mark attended Scotland’s Pinewood Conference in Fort William to find out what’s being done to preserve these woodlands It’s prime cider making time. Rachel visits Digby Lamotte at his cider making business in Perth to fol…

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Yoking With Jesus 2:25

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Episode 51 Mark Simmonds 'The Co-op Man' on co-ops and cider 25:58

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Mark Simmonds has advised many communities on saving community assets like shops, pubs, skate parks and much more, generally by creating community co-operatives. This means investing in your community rather than for profit - though dividends can be paid out. Heptonstall Post Office and the Fox and Goose pub are juts two examples of community asset…

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Montrose Mosquitoes, the Grey Lady of Glamis Castle and Life as a Lighthouse Keeper 1:23:30

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Mark is back at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Montrose Basin site, but this time it isn’t geese he’s looking for, it’s mosquitos. Mark hears about the monitoring programme that the Basin is part of and why it’s important to track mosquitos for human health and also bird health. Back in 2021 Storm Arwen wreaked havoc on the North East causing lots o…

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The Prayer Closet 1:57

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Career, Lifestyle and Anti Racism with Ewen Turner 1:07:28

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Send us a text In this wet and windy July episode of *Sukany4 - The Podcast*, I’m joined by the multi-talented Ewen Turner as we take a walk around the outskirts of Kendal. From working with young people to writing for the largest online mountain biking magazine, and now as a facilitator for Anti Racist Cumbria, Ewen’s career journey is nothing sho…

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Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, Head of Restoration at the Beaver Trust 30:43

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Mark Stephen meets Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, Head of Restoration at the Beaver Trust. They meet at the Argaty Beaver Project near Doune in Perthshire to discuss her love of the mammal and how the reintroduction of the species is progressingBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Islay Part Two 56:06

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Mark and Rachel with the second part of their visit the island of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. The RSPB has two reserves on the island, one at Loch Gruinart and one at The Oa, which is where Mark and Rachel met warden David Dinsley to try and spot one of the bird species Islay is known for, the chough. Artist Heather Dewar …

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Islay Part One 29:59

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Mark and Rachel visit the island of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. They take a walk with gamekeeper turned outdoor guide, DJ MacPhee, to get an overview of the island which has a diverse range of landscapes and habitats. They then head to Loch Finlaggan, the seat of the Lord of the Isles, a site of huge significance for hundr…

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Slugs, Surfing and Tattie Picking 1:21:30

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Slugs are sometimes regarded as a garden pest, but they are more important than people might think. Rachel meets with retired teacher and slug expert Chris Du Feu after one of his workshops in Rosyth run by the Fife Nature Records Centre to ask whether he had noticed more slugs than usual this year. It’s rare these days to see a mature elm tree be …

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Marketing, Property and Summits, with Mel Newton 1:05:01

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Podcast, host Sukanya takes you on a scenic walk along the Ulverston Canal with Mel Newton, the dynamic founder of MN Consulting and a true marketing maven with a deep passion for property. Mel has built a remarkable career by combining her love for marketing and property, and she’s now set to make hi…

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Saving the Great British Elm with David Shreeve and Max Coleman 26:42

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Dutch Elm disease has killed millions of elms across the world over the past century. But there is still hope that this mighty tree can be saved. Helen hears from David Shreeve of the Conservation Foundation about his new book Great British Elms. And from Max Coleman of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh about a conservation project in Scotland…

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Sukany4 - The Podcast - Series1 Teaser! 1:33

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Send us a text Welcome to Sukany4 - The Podcast—Check out our cheeky teaser to get a sense of the our incredible guests. more than just a podcast, it’s a celebration of the people, businesses, and stories that make our communities thrive. We believe that everyone has a unique story, and these stories are the heartbeat of the places we live and work…

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Tree Hugging, Firth of Forth Wildlife and Fyvie Castle 1:24:34

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In this week’s Scotland Outdoors episode, Mark meets Tim Simons of Scotways to learn more about the history of outdoor access in Scotland. Celebrations were held last month to mark the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge and honour the structure, which at the time of construction was one of the longest in the world. Recently, Rachel was invit…

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A History of Outdoor Access in Scotland with Tim Simons of Scotways 17:46

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Mark Stephen meets Tim Simons of the Scottish Rights of Way and Access SocietyBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Turn Table Ferry, Lady of the Lake and Tile Whipping 1:22:43

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ScotWays (Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society) have published the sixth edition of Scottish Hill Tracks in around 100 years. The book launches on Saturday 28th September. Over the last five years hundreds of volunteers have helped to compile the book. Mark meets with ScotWays Director Tim Simons to discuss the book and its importance. The imp…

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An Autumn Equinox Walk up Aberdeenshire's Bennachie with Ian Grosz 25:44

2M ago25:44

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A weaving of Ian's essay 'The Sacred Mountain' with a walk up Aberdeenshire's most prominent hill, Bennachie. As we pass through the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, we offer an invitation to reflect on the changing of the seasons by visiting a special place.By BBC Radio Scotland

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We Are the Tabernacle of Prayer 3:10

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Saltmarshes, Shipwrecks and Honey Bees 1:23:18

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With many parts of Scotland finally getting harvest underway, and planting for 2025 harvest being undertaken, NFU Scotland is asking growers to now complete its 31st consecutive annual harvest survey. Mark meets with Scott Campbell, North East representative on the NFUS Crops Committee, to chat about how the harvest has been so far and what the imp…

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Putting Nature at the Heart of Decision Making with Gretchen Daily of the Natural Capital Project 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Helen Needham meets Gretchen Daily of the Natural Capital Project at Stanford UniversityBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Learning How To Receive Christ's Blessings 7:15

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Wildflower Meadow Skincare, the Love Tree and Newburgh Beach 1:24:00

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Phil Sime visits an RSPB reserve on North Uist where local crofters work alongside the charity to improve the habitat for birds including corncrake and Golden Eagle. Rachel is in Milton near Invergordon hearing about a rather impressive beech tree that has an important place in local history. She hears about efforts of the community woodland to hel…

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A Sound Journey Along Scotland's National Trail with Musician Jenny Sturgeon 30:26

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In 2023, Musician and Sound Artist Jenny Sturgeon spent 37 days walking the 864 km trail from Kirk Yetholm in the Borders to Cape Wrath in the North West Highlands. Along the way, she recorded sounds and wrote about her journey which have been mixed together for this podcast to produce an immersive and inspiring piece.…

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Learning How To Depend on Christ 7:12

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Find all of our teaching materials at www.wesandesthershaw.com Our Youtube Channel This podcast is hosted on Transistor.fm Recorded at Audiohive PodcastingBy Wesley Shaw

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Bogs, Bairns, Stovies and Scything 1:23:32

2M ago1:23:32

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There was much celebration in Caithness a few weeks ago when it was announced that, after decades of planning and preparation, The Flow Country has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. It’s the first in Scotland to be granted this status on purely natural criteria and is also the only peatbog in the world with World Heritage status. At one ti…

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