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Christmas at Stourhead opens tomorrow until December 31. Jenna hops over the border to chat with Stourhead’s General Manager Phil, & Associate Producer of the light trail, Laurence. Discover what goes on to bring this beautiful, sustainable spectacle to life, here: www.besomerset.com/post/christm...
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Christmas at Stourhead opens tomorrow until December 31. Jenna hops over the border to chat with Stourhead’s General Manager Phil, & Associate Producer of the light trail, Laurence. Discover what goes on to bring this beautiful, sustainable spectacle to life, here: www.besomerset.com/post/christm...
We’ve got a great chat for you. Ian’s been catching up with @richardhawley.bsky.social. Richard’s music is not only truly timeless, but listening to him in conversation has restored our faith in humans! Richard’s playing a sold out gig in Weston-super-Mare tomorrow night…
October 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We’ve got a great chat for you. Ian’s been catching up with @richardhawley.bsky.social. Richard’s music is not only truly timeless, but listening to him in conversation has restored our faith in humans! Richard’s playing a sold out gig in Weston-super-Mare tomorrow night…
Here’s a poem about knitting from Robin Ince! He shared it chatting with Ian about a digital EP of poems that’s a sonic companion to Robin’s book, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal. Robin’s teamed up with musician Rachel Taylor-Beales to create the EP. More here:
www.besomerset.com/post/normall...
www.besomerset.com/post/normall...
October 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here’s a poem about knitting from Robin Ince! He shared it chatting with Ian about a digital EP of poems that’s a sonic companion to Robin’s book, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal. Robin’s teamed up with musician Rachel Taylor-Beales to create the EP. More here:
www.besomerset.com/post/normall...
www.besomerset.com/post/normall...
It’s the final weekend of Somerset Open Studios, a chance to head out across the county, visit artists & chat with them about what they create. Jenna did just that with Printmaker @jcurtisart.bsky.social
Here’s a clip & to hear the conversation in full, head here: www.besomerset.com/post/somerse...
Here’s a clip & to hear the conversation in full, head here: www.besomerset.com/post/somerse...
September 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
It’s the final weekend of Somerset Open Studios, a chance to head out across the county, visit artists & chat with them about what they create. Jenna did just that with Printmaker @jcurtisart.bsky.social
Here’s a clip & to hear the conversation in full, head here: www.besomerset.com/post/somerse...
Here’s a clip & to hear the conversation in full, head here: www.besomerset.com/post/somerse...
A feast of conversation to get your teeth into! 😍
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September 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
A feast of conversation to get your teeth into! 😍
For all you fantastic e-newsletter subscribers, your Be Somerset #Radio round up has just landed in your inbox. Thanks for being the best!☀️
If you’d like to join our growing community, just head here:
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#chat
For all you fantastic e-newsletter subscribers, your Be Somerset #Radio round up has just landed in your inbox. Thanks for being the best!☀️
If you’d like to join our growing community, just head here:
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Want to discover more about a hidden gem in Somerset? Jenna’s been exploring Oakhill Ponds, finding out about its history,its hermit’s cave, and how cold the swimming pond really is! 😬 Take a listen in full, here:
www.besomerset.com/post/oakhill...
#radio #podcasts #listen #weekendmood
www.besomerset.com/post/oakhill...
#radio #podcasts #listen #weekendmood
August 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Want to discover more about a hidden gem in Somerset? Jenna’s been exploring Oakhill Ponds, finding out about its history,its hermit’s cave, and how cold the swimming pond really is! 😬 Take a listen in full, here:
www.besomerset.com/post/oakhill...
#radio #podcasts #listen #weekendmood
www.besomerset.com/post/oakhill...
#radio #podcasts #listen #weekendmood
You couldn't call it divine intervention exactly, but Heaven 17's iconic song 'Temptation' might not have been released as a single if it wasn't for Martyn Ware not taking no for answer!
For the full chat between Martyn and @bagpusspostgate.bsky.social head here: www.besomerset.com/post/martyn-...
For the full chat between Martyn and @bagpusspostgate.bsky.social head here: www.besomerset.com/post/martyn-...
August 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
You couldn't call it divine intervention exactly, but Heaven 17's iconic song 'Temptation' might not have been released as a single if it wasn't for Martyn Ware not taking no for answer!
For the full chat between Martyn and @bagpusspostgate.bsky.social head here: www.besomerset.com/post/martyn-...
For the full chat between Martyn and @bagpusspostgate.bsky.social head here: www.besomerset.com/post/martyn-...
Ian’s been catching up with indie icon @mikiberenyi.bsky.social ahead of her Miki Berenyi Trio gig at Frome Festival on Sunday. Miki chats about her days in Lush & in this clip we hear how the labels of Brit Pop & Shoegazer were received in the 90s. Full chat here:
www.besomerset.com/post/miki-be...
www.besomerset.com/post/miki-be...
July 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ian’s been catching up with indie icon @mikiberenyi.bsky.social ahead of her Miki Berenyi Trio gig at Frome Festival on Sunday. Miki chats about her days in Lush & in this clip we hear how the labels of Brit Pop & Shoegazer were received in the 90s. Full chat here:
www.besomerset.com/post/miki-be...
www.besomerset.com/post/miki-be...
Frome Festival starts tomorrow… a 10 day celebration of the arts & so much to get involved with.
@somersetcool.bsky.social has been chatting with Festival Director, Adam Laughton, to bring you more about what’s in store!
Listen here:
www.besomerset.com/post/frome-f...
@somersetcool.bsky.social has been chatting with Festival Director, Adam Laughton, to bring you more about what’s in store!
Listen here:
www.besomerset.com/post/frome-f...
July 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Frome Festival starts tomorrow… a 10 day celebration of the arts & so much to get involved with.
@somersetcool.bsky.social has been chatting with Festival Director, Adam Laughton, to bring you more about what’s in store!
Listen here:
www.besomerset.com/post/frome-f...
@somersetcool.bsky.social has been chatting with Festival Director, Adam Laughton, to bring you more about what’s in store!
Listen here:
www.besomerset.com/post/frome-f...
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We have over 1,000 email subscribers now & we appreciate every single one of you. Yes… even you! 😂
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We have over 1,000 email subscribers now & we appreciate every single one of you. Yes… even you! 😂
Thanks for your support ⭐️
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Subscribed to our news? You should’ve got a little update straight to your inbox last week. If you haven’t joined yet, just head here:
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We have over 1,000 email subscribers now & we appreciate every single one of you. Yes… even you! 😂
Thanks for your support ⭐️
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We have over 1,000 email subscribers now & we appreciate every single one of you. Yes… even you! 😂
Thanks for your support ⭐️
Ian’s been catching up with the one & only Peggy Seeger. What an inspiration, celebrating her 90th birthday & on her farewell tour. She’s at Komedia Bath tomorrow. With us, she talks about her new album & shares some incredible stories like this one. Listen in full www.besomerset.com/post/peggy-s...
June 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Ian’s been catching up with the one & only Peggy Seeger. What an inspiration, celebrating her 90th birthday & on her farewell tour. She’s at Komedia Bath tomorrow. With us, she talks about her new album & shares some incredible stories like this one. Listen in full www.besomerset.com/post/peggy-s...
Want to know the secret to happiness?
Dr Benji Waterhouse has it! 😉 The NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian & Sunday Times best-selling author brings his tour to Komedia Bath tonight. You can hear his full, thought-provoking chat with Jenna, here ➡️ www.besomerset.com/post/dr-benj...
Dr Benji Waterhouse has it! 😉 The NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian & Sunday Times best-selling author brings his tour to Komedia Bath tonight. You can hear his full, thought-provoking chat with Jenna, here ➡️ www.besomerset.com/post/dr-benj...
June 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Want to know the secret to happiness?
Dr Benji Waterhouse has it! 😉 The NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian & Sunday Times best-selling author brings his tour to Komedia Bath tonight. You can hear his full, thought-provoking chat with Jenna, here ➡️ www.besomerset.com/post/dr-benj...
Dr Benji Waterhouse has it! 😉 The NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian & Sunday Times best-selling author brings his tour to Komedia Bath tonight. You can hear his full, thought-provoking chat with Jenna, here ➡️ www.besomerset.com/post/dr-benj...
Have you seen the wibbly wobbly hedges at Montacute House & Gardens? Jenna’s been chatting with Montacute’s Head Gardener to find out more about them & the rest of the #gardens. Here’s a clip & you can join Chris & Jenna & listen to a tour of the gardens, here: www.besomerset.com/post/take-a-...
May 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Have you seen the wibbly wobbly hedges at Montacute House & Gardens? Jenna’s been chatting with Montacute’s Head Gardener to find out more about them & the rest of the #gardens. Here’s a clip & you can join Chris & Jenna & listen to a tour of the gardens, here: www.besomerset.com/post/take-a-...
There’s a new version of ‘Life in a Northern Town’ out. It’s been created by voice of the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward, & musician/producer, Mike Batt. Ian caught up with Justin about the song, Justin’s tour, being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & more: www.besomerset.com/post/justin-...
May 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
There’s a new version of ‘Life in a Northern Town’ out. It’s been created by voice of the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward, & musician/producer, Mike Batt. Ian caught up with Justin about the song, Justin’s tour, being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & more: www.besomerset.com/post/justin-...
Glorious weather ✅
Birds singing ✅
Nature tempting you to explore? ✅
Have a listen to Shapwick Moor Reserve Warden, Alex, chatting with Jenna about the birds of prey you might spot when you visit, and what’s important to them when it comes to nesting:
www.besomerset.com/post/the-haw...
Birds singing ✅
Nature tempting you to explore? ✅
Have a listen to Shapwick Moor Reserve Warden, Alex, chatting with Jenna about the birds of prey you might spot when you visit, and what’s important to them when it comes to nesting:
www.besomerset.com/post/the-haw...
May 15, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Glorious weather ✅
Birds singing ✅
Nature tempting you to explore? ✅
Have a listen to Shapwick Moor Reserve Warden, Alex, chatting with Jenna about the birds of prey you might spot when you visit, and what’s important to them when it comes to nesting:
www.besomerset.com/post/the-haw...
Birds singing ✅
Nature tempting you to explore? ✅
Have a listen to Shapwick Moor Reserve Warden, Alex, chatting with Jenna about the birds of prey you might spot when you visit, and what’s important to them when it comes to nesting:
www.besomerset.com/post/the-haw...
Our latest e-newsletter went out yesterday to over 1,000 of you lovely listeners. To ‘be in the know’ and sign up for the next one, just head here:
www.besomerset.com/be-in-the-know
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May 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our latest e-newsletter went out yesterday to over 1,000 of you lovely listeners. To ‘be in the know’ and sign up for the next one, just head here:
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We 💛 Kate Rusby & Ian’s been catching up with her about her latest album, tour (she’s in Frome on May 21st) & her beautiful single ‘Let your light shine’. Here’s a clip of Kate sharing the story behind the song. Listen to the full chat here & emit your sunshine!☀️
www.besomerset.com/post/kate-ru...
www.besomerset.com/post/kate-ru...
May 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
We 💛 Kate Rusby & Ian’s been catching up with her about her latest album, tour (she’s in Frome on May 21st) & her beautiful single ‘Let your light shine’. Here’s a clip of Kate sharing the story behind the song. Listen to the full chat here & emit your sunshine!☀️
www.besomerset.com/post/kate-ru...
www.besomerset.com/post/kate-ru...
Have you visited the Hawk & Owl Trust at Shapwick Moor with us yet?
We explore the Moor, discover the work of the Trust, more about this incredible habitat for birds of prey & the birds you can spot. Transport yourself there by listening to the full chat here ➡️
www.besomerset.com/.../the-hawk....
We explore the Moor, discover the work of the Trust, more about this incredible habitat for birds of prey & the birds you can spot. Transport yourself there by listening to the full chat here ➡️
www.besomerset.com/.../the-hawk....
May 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Have you visited the Hawk & Owl Trust at Shapwick Moor with us yet?
We explore the Moor, discover the work of the Trust, more about this incredible habitat for birds of prey & the birds you can spot. Transport yourself there by listening to the full chat here ➡️
www.besomerset.com/.../the-hawk....
We explore the Moor, discover the work of the Trust, more about this incredible habitat for birds of prey & the birds you can spot. Transport yourself there by listening to the full chat here ➡️
www.besomerset.com/.../the-hawk....