17. Keeping Bray Clean, Harbour Swans and Horse-and-Cart Deliveries

In this episode of Bray Talking Heads – Stories from a Seaside Town, we meet the hardworking volunteers of Bray Tidy Towns and hear how their hands-on cleaning and care help keep the town looking its very best. Recent storms left tonnes of sand in the harbour, and when the council brought in a digger to clear it, Bray’s resident swans had to find a new perch leading to concern (from Brayites) and confusion (from the swans)! We also step back in time to remember a Bray shop that delivered bread by horse and cart - twice a day. From community spirit to harbour happenings and treasured memories, it’s another colourful slice of life by the sea. Link to extra content featured from the Bray Tidy Towns clean-up featured on the show https://on.soundcloud.com/79IUcHsf1mf1HHylfK Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsella and Pat Hannon. A podcast celebrating the stories, history, and people of Bray, past and present. Whether you're a lifelong Brayite, or just discovering this special town, join us for conversations that connect, inspire, and bring our community to life - wherever you are in the world. Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of local storytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend! Artwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.com Voiceover idents: Carla Quinlan. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or get in touch with us by email at [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.