Best Grange Project Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 024: Keystone Species - Beavers 41:27

10h ago41:27

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Why do beavers create dams? How do they enhance the ecosystem around them? What is getting in the way of their return? As a Project Officer with the Welsh Beaver Project, Alicia Leow-Dyke is the perfect guest to introduce us to the beaver and their importance within the British Landscape. ********* SIGN UP for the COMMUNITY DAY: https://www.grangep…

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Season 3 Episode 9: Mercy Ships with Dr Simon Latham 32:25

25d ago32:25

32:25

In this episode I am joined by Dr Simon Latham, direct from his clinic on board one of the Mercy Ships boats which is docked in Freetown Sierra Leone. We discuss how he has carved this unique career path and how Mercy Ships work collaboratively with local governments to provide life changing surgery and sustainable healthcare outcomes. Find out mor…

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Ep. 023: There will be Leaves on the Mountain Again with Rob Penn 49:45

27d ago49:45

49:45

Rob graciously takes us back to woodland basics in this fascinating episode as we consider the role of trees in addressing the climate and ecological crises. We discuss the unique opportunities presented by the Welsh uplands, the (successful) efforts of bracken to take over the world and the innovative techniques developed by Stump up For Trees as …

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The Extraordinary Local Histories of Vale Royal - Live from The Grange Theatre 43:21

28d ago43:21

43:21

Recorded live at The Grange Theatre, Hartford on May 16th 2024, the last episode in Season 2 of the podcast presents Eli's talk on the extraordinary local histories of Vale Royal. Topics covered include the Vale Royal Rebellion, the prophet Robert Nixon and the Devil in Cheshire folklore. A Cestrian Song - Explorations With the Extraordinary Hinter…

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Ep. 022: Rewilding London with Citizen Zoo 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Are you one of the 84.4% of the population that live in an urban setting? In this episode, Elliot and Digby from Citizen Zoo tell us about rewilding projects across London, including the reintroductions of water voles and beavers. We hear about some of the unexpected impacts of these projects, the opportunity to create nature friendly ‘cities of th…

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Season 3 Episode 8: Donna Finnis: My Journey to Mongolia 30:04

1M ago30:04

30:04

In today's episode I am joined by Donna Finnis, an expedition medic with a passion for adventure and medical care provision in remote and challenging environments. She has supported expeditions from the dizzy heights of Kilimanjaro, to the frozen northwest of Mongolia, which is what we are discussing today! When she’s not out on expedition, Donna c…

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Ep. 021: Save the Curlew, Save the World with Mary Colwell 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

In this inspirational conversation, we start off with the story of the curlew and end up discussing the importance of ‘nature literacy’. Mary’s creativity, passion and determination shine through as we hear about her historic campaign for the curlew, driving forward the natural history GCSE and her hopes for a nature pathway throughout our educatio…

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Prescription Poison - Who Killed Thomas Meakin? 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

The story of Thomas Meakin's eighteenth century murder is a well-known legend of the Staffordshire Moorlands, yet there has never before been a full consideration of the circumstances surrounding his death, nor an inquiry into who may have killed him. Mythstoric Origins - Exploring the Extraordinary Local Histories Behind the Legend and Folklore of…

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Ep. 020: Heal Rewilding - New Spaces for Nature with Jan Stannard 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

Join the journey of Heal Rewilding as we hear about the mission of the charity, the acquisition of their first site and progress a year later. Jan Stannard, Founder Trustee and Acting CEO, clearly describes the many decisions made by the charity over the last year and the importance of new spaces for nature. We loved the ambition, the insights shar…

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Ep. 019: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants with Frank Holleman 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

In this delightful chat with Frank, we start to make sense of why our relationship to food is so critical for the climate. We explore a range of topics including the scary impact of food waste, the challenge of our meat and dairy consumption and the role of social tipping points. As well as the science, Frank also shares with us his vision of the ‘…

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Rites of the Spring - Derbyshire Well Dressing and the Cult of Arnemetia 17:21

3M ago17:21

17:21

A spring bonus episode of sorts, recorded for season one but never released, its seasonal theme sees it make it into Season 2... Well-dressing is much loved local custom which enjoys an almost exclusive patronage in the county of Derbyshire. It’s origins are much debated and appear to be forever shrouded in the deep history of the region’s ancient …

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Ep. 018: Rewilding in Semi-Urban Environments with Stephen Mason 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

As the majority of the UK population lives within an urban environment, it’s critical that ‘wilder nature’ is not the privilege of the rural landscape. Stephen Mason, Community Parks Officer at Cheltenham Borough Council, shares practical examples of what rewilding can look like in a semi-urban context, how to bring people along with the journey an…

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The Last Day of August - Great Budworth's Civil War Secret 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

The village of Great Budworth possesses one of the most remarkable churches in all of Cheshire, not just loved by locals but genuinely appreciated by history fans and enthusiasts of late medieval architecture right across the UK. Something visitors may not be aware of however is the visit paid to the village by Parliamentarian forces on the last da…

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Ep. 017: (re)Wild the Boar with Chantal Lyons 49:30

4M ago49:30

49:30

Chantal’s passion for the wild boar exudes throughout this interview as we discuss the role the boar plays in habitat-regeneration, the challenge they present for their human neighbours and how they might just be rewilding us? Following the success of her recently published book ‘Groundbreakers - The return of Britain’s wild boar’, Chantal indulged…

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Ep. 016: Growing for the future with Green Up Farm 45:31

5M ago45:31

45:31

Toni, co-founder of Green Up Farm, takes us through everything you need to know about indoor hydroponic vertical farming: from what you need to get started, routes to market and the challenges of being zero waste. We loved this episode for Toni’s transparency and the strength of the values which underpin the success of Green Up Farm. ************ S…

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The Hungry Prophet - The Legendary Sale of Robert Nixon 33:22

5M ago33:22

33:22

The story of Robert Nixon, the 'Cheshire Prophet’ starved to death by the king, was once the best known legend of the county, retold and republished dozens of times across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Precisely who the man was however, has always been something of a mystery, with many assuming he was little more than a fairy tale. Yet r…

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Season 3 Episode 7: David Tamale-Sali Medic SOS and Shame in Medicine 34:08

5M ago34:08

34:08

Season 3 Episode 7: David Tamale-Sali Medic SOS and Shame in Medicine In this episode I am joined by David Tamale-Sali where we discuss shame within medicine and how this lead him to develop his Medic SOS project. In the spring of 2003, David found himself kicked out of Medical School at the start of resitting his third year. He spent the next two …

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The Local Crusader - Ranulf de Blondeville and the Saracens of Biddulph Moor (Live Special) 40:26

5M ago40:26

40:26

There are few more curious associations in local legend than that of Saracen prisoners being settled on the land that is now known as the Staffordshire Moorlands village of Biddulph Moor. Travelling back to the thirteenth century to discover the untold story behind the legend, we reach a place where the adventures of the crusades meet with the dark…

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Ep. 015: Generation Wilder 41:44

5M ago41:44

41:44

The UK’s ecological health is in the bottom 10% on earth and over 80% of UK young people are eager to take action to help the environment, but only 1 in 5 believe they are being listened to on environmental issues. Jack and Noah share the story of Youngwilders, which exists to turn these statistics around. Listen to them talk about youth engagement…

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Ep. 014: The Moments that Shaped Us 21:50

6M ago21:50

21:50

As we look forward into 2024, Tom and Chloe have reflected on the Wilder Podcast back catalogue and selected six moments which particularly resonated from them. Whether you’re a regular listener who’d enjoy a reminder, or a new recruit who’s interested in what the Wilder Podcast is all about, we hope you take something away from our conversation. W…

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Invisible Fortress - The Vanishing of Shipbrook Castle 33:40

6M ago33:40

33:40

The castle at Shipbrook near Davenham is long lost to us today, its last traces being cleared from the land in the 1790s. However, in balancing the brutal events of early Norman England together with the history of a key local family, not only can we better appreciate this often overlooked corner of medieval Cheshire, but perhaps for the first time…

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Ep. 013: Can we even 'REWILD' in the UK?! 51:27

6M ago51:27

51:27

Is rewilding in the UK even possible? Why are terms important? What is rewilding anyway? In this episode we are joined by academic expert in rewilding, Dr Stephen Carver, as we discuss the role of human intervention, our desire for an ‘outcome’ and the challenges of rewilding in the UK. Our Guest Dr Carver is a Geographer and Senior Lecturer at the…

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Christmas Special Episode - The Friar's Fool (Live Stream Event) 21:55

6M ago21:55

21:55

A mid-season bonus episode - a recording of The Local Mythstorian website Zoom live stream event from December 7th; The Friar's Fool - A Brief History of English Devil Lore and Its Place In Cheshire Legend. A Cestrian Song - Explorations With the Extraordinary Hinterland of Cheshire History is available here! Visit thelocalmythstorian.com…

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Ep. 012: DIY Nature Reserve 52:14

7M ago52:14

52:14

Covering everything from the scientific theory of rewilding (diversity, disturbance and distribution!) to the art of tree planting on his very own nature reserve, the inspirational communicator that is Chris D'Agorne will leave you both enthused and resourced to enhance biodiversity in your own green space. Our Guest Chris is an entrepreneur and a …

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A Ghost Story for Cheshire - The Bones of Marbury Park 35:11

7M ago35:11

35:11

The haunting of Marbury Park is one of Cheshire’s most enduring legends of the supernatural. Most retellings however, if not all, have simply sought to repeat the basics of the tale without looking deeper into the history of the protagonists within. When we do, and look to consider the legend within the context of its earliest form, we find a very …

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Ep. 011: What is COP 28 and why should we care? 39:25

7M ago39:25

39:25

As one of the key mechanisms of international action to address climate change, this episode covers everything you need to know about the COP: why it exists, what happens during the COP, the critiques of the process and what we should look out for at COP 28. ‘We can’t really afford not to engage with the COP, and not to drive the movement to lower …

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Ep. 010: Landscape of Hope: Lynbreck Croft 54:39

7M ago54:39

54:39

Sharing the wisdom generated over recent years of wilder farming on a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms, Lyn Cassell’s reflects on the importance of connection to the land, holistic living and the principles of wilder regenerative farming. We leave inspired and full of admiration for the pioneering work at Lynbreck Croft, we hope you do too? Your Ho…

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Scholar of Magic - Ranulf Higden and the Wands of Chester Cathedral 27:23

8M ago27:23

27:23

The Cheshire monk Ranulf Higden is remembered to historians today as the author of a distant world history from the fourteenth century. However, beyond his daily religious work in the abbey at Chester, he was an inquisitive and curious man of his age; traits that can help us understand better why such a figure of Christian piety would come to be bu…

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Ep. 009: Building the Ultimate Mosaic: A Grange Project Update 30:15

8M ago30:15

30:15

We’re now 6 months in, and it seems like as good a time as any for a different type of episode. In a slightly shorter conversation than usual, thanks to Tom’s tenacious editing, we reflect on the progress of the Grange Project to date. Conversations touch on what we’ve appreciated (doughnuts in the digger), what's challenged us (what is rewilding a…

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Season 3 Episode 6: Exploring Moral Injury with Dr Sophie Redlin 34:30

8M ago34:30

34:30

In this latest episode I am joined by Dr Sophie Redlin who is a GP, expedition doctor and anthropologist. We explore the topic of moral injury and discuss the moral injury partnership that she has co-founded. Find out more: https://www.churchillfellowship.org/news-views/blogs/moral-injury-and-the-current-crisis-in-healthcare/…

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Ep. 008: Crushing Rocks for the Climate: Enhanced Weathering with Ben Westcott 38:48

8M ago38:48

38:48

How do you permanently remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, utilising natural processes and of benefit to the land owner? Ben Westcott speaks to us about UNDO; an innovative company deploying the latest technology to speed up enhanced rock weathering, a geological process that locks away CO2. From this, we step into the challenges and oppor…

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Blood In the Barley - The Hidden Story of the Vale Royal Rebellion 38:19

9M ago38:19

38:19

Welcome to Season 2! The Vale Royal Rebellion is a medieval tale of murder, manipulation and struggle set amidst one of the most turbulent periods in all of English history. Yet it is only when we bring the contributing political factors, key players and major events of the story together as one, that we can really appreciate just what a remarkable…

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Ep. 007: Into the Wildlands with Alasdair Cameron 51:57

9M ago51:57

51:57

Alasdair Cameron, Founder and Executive Director of Somerset Wildlands, passionately discussed the concept of rewilding, its distinctions from conservation and restoration, and the pressing need for more wild land in this country. Alasdair emphasises the benefits of wildness for humans on all levels; including the provision of ecosystem services an…

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Ep. 006: Restoring the Wild: Rewilding Britain with Prof Alastair Driver 39:40

9M ago39:40

39:40

This episode was the culmination of a wonderful day with Alastair Driver, the Director of Rewilding Britain and a very wise man. Alastair talks with us about the history and vision of the charity, the challenges within the current government system (as well as the potential solutions) and some of the successes they’ve had in influencing policy. Ala…

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Season 3 Episode 5: Civility Saves Lives with Dr Chris Turner 52:38

10M ago52:38

52:38

Incivility has been shown to reduce team functioning, clinical decision making and patient outcomes. In this latest episode I am joined by Dr Chris Turner, an emergency medicine consultant, and the founder of "Civility Saves Lives," to discuss the importance of civility and how this can help us be better clinicians, leaders and people, whether in t…

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Ep. 005: Growing Change: Julia Hailes MBE on Peat, Wilding and Biodiversity 53:48

10M ago53:48

53:48

In this episode, we are delighted to share that we have not one, but two fantastic guests. Firstly, we're joined by Benedict Macdonald, CEO of Restore, to share the announcement of our partnership, his reflections on the Grange Project and the exciting concept of ‘reflowering’. However, the episode's focal point is a really informative interview wi…

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Ep. 004: Biodiversity: The Silent Crisis with Prof Tom Crowther 49:58

10M ago49:58

49:58

In this episode we interview Professor Tom Crowther, renowned ecologist at the forefront of biodiversity research. Tom paints a vivid picture of biodiversity loss, aptly termed the 'silent crisis,' and sheds light on its intrinsic link to human existence and the human activities that are contributing to its depletion. The discussion then moves into…

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Ep. 003: The Rising Tide of Climate (in)Security With Lt Gen Richard Nugee 53:47

11M ago53:47

53:47

In this episode, we discuss Tom's evolution to a 'reluctant eco-warrior' and co-founder of the Grange Project. We were then privileged to be joined by Lt Gen Richard Nugee who introduced us to the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach report he authored about the importance of a climate prepared defence force. We discuss the concerns…

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Ep. 002: Our Warming World: Mark Lynas on Climate Change and the Power of Accountability 44:46

11M ago44:46

44:46

In this episode, Chloe introduces herself and her personal journey to the Grange Project. Tom and Chloe then interview Mark Lynas (British author and environmental activist) about the current realities of our climate crisis - the fact that we're unlikely to maintain global warming to 1.5 degrees and the severe implications of reaching 2 degrees. Ma…

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Ep. 001: The Grange Project: Restoring Nature on Our 80 Acre Farm 28:56

11M ago28:56

28:56

In this episode, Chloe and Tom introduce everyone to the Wilder podcast and what listeners may expect from the first three foundational episodes, they also talk about how they ended up rewilding an 80-acre farm in Wales, the purposes of the Grange Project and how to ensure it’s financially sustainable. Your Hosts Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin…

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Meet the 'Wilder' Podcast: Your Gateway to Rewilding and Sustainable Living 8:57

12M ago8:57

8:57

Welcome to the trailer episode of the Wilder podcast, where your hosts Tom and Chloe introduce themselves, the podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. [00:00:26] Tom and Chloe are a husband-and-wife duo, parents of three, and are ready to embark on their exciting new adventure with the Wilder podcast and the Grange Project. Baby Eleanor, …

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Season 3: Episode 4 Youngest to the Pole Project with Jacob "Val" Myers 28:50

1y ago28:50

28:50

Season 3: Episode 4 Jacob Val Myers: Youngest to the Pole Project In this latest episode, I chat with Jacob "Val" Myers, an outdoor professional from Appalachia who is attempting to be the youngest person in human history to ski solo and unsupported to the Geographic South Pole! We met out in the Canadian Yukon, whilst he was participating in the M…

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Season 3 Episode 3: The Climate Crisis and it's Relevance to Healthcare with Dr Matt Lee 35:44

1y ago35:44

35:44

In today's episode I am joined by Dr Matt Lee, the head of sustainability for the Doctors Association UK. We chat about the climate crisis- investigating what exactly this means, why we should be worried but not "doomists" and what we can do to help make positive change. Listen to find out more... Sign the letter to Steve Barclay: ⁠https://www.zero…

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Season 3 Episode 2: Managing a Mass Casualty Incident in the Wilderness with Kevin Grange 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

Season 3 Episode 2: Kevin Grange- Managing a Mass Casualty Incident in the Wilderness In today's episode Kevin Grange returns to the podcast to discuss the management of MCI's in the wilderness, using a case study he was involved with, in which multiple hot air balloons crashed in the national park where he works. We also discuss some of the latest…

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Season 3 Episode 1: Combining Global Health with Physiotherapy with Luke Stevens 31:32

1y ago31:32

31:32

Join me as I chat to Luke Stevens, a Specialist Neuro and Critical Care Physiotherapist working in the Northeast of England, to find out how he has developed a career in global health. Find out about his work out in Gaza, his role with the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare and how you can follow in his footsteps! Some of the link…

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Five Minute Mythstoria - Booth's Cheshire Uprising 6:16

1y ago6:16

6:16

The Battle of Winnington Bridge in Northwich, Cheshire is widely considered to be the last battle of the English Civil Wars, yet it is little known in comparison to many events in the conflict. It is a story which provides a crystallisation of a unique moment in English history and one that illustrates well the fears, passions and confusion of the …

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Five Minute Mythstoria - The Slaughtered Lambs of Tideswell 5:25

1y ago5:25

5:25

Tideswell in Derbyshire is a gem of the Peak District and home to the 'Cathedral of the Peak' - a church of grandeur which acts as a signpost back toward the village's rich medieval history; one of its most curious tales being that of the thirteenth-century feud between Lichfield Cathedral and Lenton Priory that centred on the village's prized live…

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Five Minute Mythstoria - The Bridestones Hidden Ritual Landcaspe 6:13

1+ y ago6:13

6:13

The Bridestones is the most well known totem of prehistory in Cheshire, and indeed the Staffordshire Moorlands, standing as it does on the border between the two - but could it be that the countryside around it contains a number of other, as yet to be confirmed ritualistic sites? In a series of bite-sized episodes to bring season 1 of the podcast t…

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Five Minute Mythstoria - The Eagle Centre Poltergeist 6:42

1+ y ago6:42

6:42

The Poltergeist is a form of supernatural phenomena recorded throughout human history. Scary, fascinating and frustrating in equal measure, it can prove a genuine nuisance; no more so than when such goings-on were apparent on such a scale that Derby City Council had to issue a leaflet on the matter to businesses in a local shopping centre! In a ser…

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Five Minute Mythstoria - The Ghost of Molly Leigh 7:45

1+ y ago7:45

7:45

Today, Molly Leigh is remembered to residents of Stoke-On-Trent as the Witch of Burslem, but the true story of her life and death suggest she was far from the malevolent force the label suggests. Famed locally for her 'cross-ways' grave in St. John's churchyard, could it be that the particulars of her final resting place actually relate to one of t…

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