Episodes
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In conversation with Phillip Shelley: Hospital Food
Today I discuss with Phil Shelley (my brother!) hospital food. Phil is the Chair of the NHS Food Review. We discuss elements of that report including Nutrition and Hydration, technology in food ordering, monitoring the standard of food, food safety, waste, raising standards, 24/7 service and many...
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In conversation with The Tree Man - Rob Taylor: Trees
In this episode I am in conversation with Rob Taylor, none to many locally as The Tree Man. We are discussing the importance of trees, including his work on the Linear Arboretum in Ross-on-Wye. We get his views on why we connect so much with trees, flood prevention, carbon reduction, ancient...
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In conversation with Tamsyn Harrod-Beck: Sustainable Food
Tamsyn is the Chief Doer at BoomCircle and today we are talking about Sustainable Food. 1. Boomcircle and Good Food Revolution You're company Boomcircle is involved in a number of fantastic projects. Can you tell us a little bit about some of them and in particular, share a little bit about the...
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In conversation with Andrew De La Haye: Self-Sufficiency
Today I'm in conversation with Andrew De La Haye from Taste of Self Sufficiency. We are discussing Permaculture, Biodynamics, Nourishment, No Dig approach, Hot Beds, Composting, Foraging and living sustainably https://www.tasteofselfsufficiency.co.uk/…
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In conversation with Eoin McQuone: Sustainable Businesses
Today we are looking at how businesses can be sustainable and I'm in conversation with Eoin McQuone from Go Climate Positive. We discuss Triple Bottom Line - People, Profit and Planet. We also look at the many other terms such as carbon capture, carbon neutral and carbon footprint. We discuss the...
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In conversation with Dr Rebecca Lightfoot: Nutrition
Rebecca Lightfoot is a Nutrition Practitioner and Well-being Coach. Today we are discussing a balanced and healthy diet, protein, fibre, supplements, anti-oxidants, water, plant-based diets and a few other areas. If you want to find out more, check out Becca's website:...
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In conversation with Dr Jean-Luc Solandt: Marine Protected Areas, climate change, water pollution, fishing policies, Brexit, the work of the Marine Conservation Society and a few other things!
Jean-Luc is a marine biologist at the Marine Conservation Society. His PhD was on tropical sea urchin ecology and he ran conservation diving expeditions in the Philippines, Tanzania and Fiji. Since working at MCS, Jean-Luc has moved from Biodiversity Action Plans to international protection for…
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In conversation with Jo Kippax: Sleep
Today I'm in conversation with Sleep Practitioner Jo Kippax. We are discussing sleep disorders, signs of a sleep problem, what happens to our bodies when we are sleeping, tips for better sleeping etc. If you want more information on issues relating to sleep, or want to contact Jo, then check out...
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In conversation with Terry Walton: Vegetable growing
Today I’m in conversation with Radio 2 Gardener, Terry Walton. He has been growing vegetables from the age of 4 and been growing in the same allotment community in Wales for 74 years. We discuss allotments, organic growing, storing vegetables, succession sowing and crop rotation. You can follow...
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In conversation with Dr Simon Lennane Part 2 Mental Health, Social Prescribing, Compassionate Communities
In Episode 2 I welcome back Dr Simon Lennane as we discuss a number of subjects including mental health, social prescribing and compassionate communities. Here are a number of links to sites you may find helpful. www.altonstreet.nhs.uk www.talk2gether.nhs.uk www.mind.org.uk www.healthwatch.co.uk...
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In conversation with Dr Simon Lennane Part 1 COVID - 19
Today I'm discussing COVID 19 with local GP Dr Simon Lennane.