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Interviews, information and entertainment with a focus on the RG10 area and surrounds. This special corner of Berkshire includes Twyford, Wargrave, Charvil, Knowl Hill and Hurst, with the larger towns of Reading, Wokingham and Maidenhead close by and Henley-on-Thames just across the river in Oxfordshire. Listen in or watch on YouTube as we catch up with interesting people, attend local events and celebrate our local communities.
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Cabin Pressure is set in the wing and prayer world of a tiny, one-plane airline, staffed by two pilots, one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. In this, the finale of the whole series, we discover that for MJN Air, whether it's choosing an ice-cream flavour, putting a princess in a van or remembering your grandmother's name, no job is too small, but, many, many jobs are too difficult. Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, MJN Air's formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest ...
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Berkshire Football Stories is an award winning* podcast that bring you the latest football news from across the county AND dig deep into the history of the non-league and grassroots game in Berkshire. Berkshire Football Stories is a twice weekly podcast, one 'chat' episode discussing the latest news with host Rob Davies who is joined by Abi Ticehurst and Tom Canning, and one 'In Conversation With' episode featuring an interview with someone closely linked to the grassroots game. Past guests ...
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Kathy Clugston lifts the lid on the GQT archive, in search for some advice on gardening in containers, pots and hanging baskets. Gardening in pots and containers has become more of a hot topic in recent years and the GQT panellists have dished out their fair share of advice on it. The programme's horticultural experts share their knowledge on the p…
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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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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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Do I need to worry that I don't have slugs in the garden? How do I stop my buddleia from growing out of control? Is there a ground cover that can prevent weeds from growing in my yard? Kathy Clugston is joined by experts Matthew Wilson, Anne Swithinbank and Pippa Greenwood as they navigate this year's Chelsea Flower Show. While enjoying the various…
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Any tips on how I can successfully grow heavy potatoes in a bucket? Is there any way to get rid of slugs without killing them? Do you recommend the use of Coir in compost and how would you use it? Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts are at Trinity College in Oxford for this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Peter to …
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Kathy Clugston navigates the murky waters of the GQT archives in search of some Pond and Bog related advice throughout the years. Water is the giver of plant life and nourisher of wildlife, but how do we ensure that we’re using it correctly? The GQT team have sorted through the archives in search for some questions and answers from the past. The pr…
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Rob Davies is joined by Neil Maskell and the Maidenhead Advertisers Joshua Browne on the latest Berkshire Football Stories podcast from Football in Berkshire. The panel discuss Wokingham & Emmbrook vs Holyport, cover off Maidenhead United and Slough Town's continued progress and try to unpick Bracknell Town's home and away form. Watch the podcast b…
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Slough Town dominate proceedings on the Berkshire Football Stories podcast this week as supporter Scott McNeish joins Dan Walkley and host Tom Canning. As well as the Rebels National League exploits, the team covers FC Bapco's FA Sunday Cup run coming to an end, a cup semi-final that wasn't and Leanne Harkins first goal of the season that was actua…
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Welcome to Season 11 of the RG10 podcast! We're kicking off 2024 with the first-ever RG10 podcast quiz. There are 10 multiple-choice questions linked to life around here, with questions from local guests stars! Share your efforts via email or social media. Email: therg10podcast@gmail.com Social Media: DM us on: https://www.instagram.com/rg10mag/ ht…
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Could the panel share some gardening tips for wheelchair users? How do I start growing mulukhiyah in my garden? Which hedges could I grow that are resistant to ermine moths and offer privacy? Peter Gibbs is joined by his eager team of horticultural experts as they dig through the GQT inbox and answer your gardening queries. On the panel this week a…
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A bumper panel on the first Berkshire Football Stories podcast of 2024 with Tom Canning hosting panelists Neil Graham, Neil Maskell, Dan Walkley and Rob Davies. This week the team cover the thorny issue of postponements and when they should happen, answer 'can Binfield stay up' and throw the spotlight on upwardly mobile Maidenhead United Women. Wat…
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The Sue Ryder charity is dedicated to the relief of suffering. Most people know that they ensure anyone approaching the end of their life can access the palliative care and other support they need. The charity is also there for people living with grief so that they don't feel alone, and to help their loved ones to know how to be 'Grief Kind'. Their…
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Could you suggest some bat friendly plants that will keep them happy? Is it too late to re-pot my five-year-old daffodils? How can I improve the quality of my clay soil and what can I grow on it? Peter Gibbs and his team of horticultural experts are in the market town of Wokingham for this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Peter t…
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Berkshire Football Stories returns to the airwaves with Rob Davies hosting alongside guests Tom Canning and Alicia Povey. The team discuss Tuesday night's County Cup results, go through what's next in the Women's FA Cup Second Round, touch on a brand new beer for local football fans AND Berkshire footballs success in the Cricket World Cup. Watch th…
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This episode of the RG10 Podcast traces the inspiring journey of My Cancer, My Choices, a Charvil-based charity making a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. It has recently been handed the King's Award for Voluntary Services, the equivalent to an MBE for charities. The episode looks at the profound impact of complementary therapies pr…
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The Berkshire Football Stories podcast chats with Shay Bottomley, the man behind the Move Us Or Lose us petition aiming to force a Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council rethink over the shelving of Maidenhead United's proposed move to Braywick Park. Move Us Or Lose Us petition: https://rbwm.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=2185&RP…
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I’m having no luck growing chillies from seed. What am I doing wrong? Which plants would the panel recommend to bring fragrance and colour? Which way should a fig tree face to produce the most fruit? Ready to answer all these questions and more, Kathy Clugston and her team of experts have been invited to the House of Lords for this week’s programme…
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A couple of weeks ago, Ellie Barnes (the name behind the company that helps organise the Twyford Fun Run and other events) completed the Ironman Portugal triathlon. That's 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, then a FULL marathon. Not only that, she managed to qualify for the Ironman World Championships 2024. She is also a mum of three holdi…
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What’s the best way to protect my terracotta plant pots from frost? What should I do if I spot an Asian hornet in my garden? What tall plants can I grow that are resistant to snails? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts visit the peaceful, Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight for a postbag edition of the programme, where they ans…
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Berkshire Football Stories is hosted by Rob Davies and this week he is joined by Tom Canning and Neil Maskell. The team discuss the FA Cup heroics of Slough Town, Bracknell Town and Maidenhead United as well as England call ups for a current Royal and several former Reading FC Women players while we have voice notes from Alicia Povey on her England…
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“I've been to places where they've got absolutely nothing in their house or their flat. No carpets on the floor, no curtains on the window, no furniture. I went to one place and the little boy all he had was a cardboard box to play with. The kids don't have any other clothes other than what they go to school in, they just sleep in those. It’s happe…
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