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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1H 11M

West Runton

from A Walk On The Mildside · host Poppyland Community Radio

Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known bands played at the venue during the 1970s and early 80s and most of the music played in the show is from bands that performed at there. Next they visit the area known as Roman Camp, one of the highest points in Norfolk; an area shaped by glaciation and medieval mining. They finish with a mention of Brian Daley, composer of the Postman Pat theme, who lived locally. Along the way they try the Soup of the Month (Butterbean and Roasted Red Pepper) only to discover that Dave had put in far too much paprika…

Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known bands played at the venue during the 1970s and early 80s and most of the music played in the show is from bands that performed at there.

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Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known...

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