Voices From The Dales
Voices From The Dales is currently in Series Three, 'Swaledale Farmer'. It's a mix of fresh interviews and clips from the Dales Countryside Museum's oral history archive. All episodes are 15 minutes and presented by Andrew Fagg from Hawes.
Podcasting since 2021 • 32 episodes
Voices From The Dales
Latest Episodes
Swaledale Farmer pt.6: A Big Part (Michael Watson part 2 and Rachel Watson)
Michael shares his knowledge of bird life on the farm, stressing that there is as much wildlife about as there ever was. He describes how the farm business is dealing with the government’s major change to farm payments. Michael sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:00
Swaledale Farmer pt.5: Maar Rain No Hay (Michael Watson part 1).
Michael Watson fothers sheep in a high allotment with haylage and cake. He paints a picture of the scene in Upper Teesdale, and describes how much the stock means to him. The talk turns to the changing climate and Michael reveals t...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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15:00
Swaledale Farmer pt.4: Side By Side (Ray Ridley)
As Ray gives his beloved White Park cattle a scratch in a rain-battered shed, he reveals how Swaledale sheep numbers have come down over the years as stewardship schemes have come in. He describes how lapwings and sheep ‘look out for each...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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15:00
Swaledale Farmer pt.3: So Much Grass (Sue Ridley)
Sue Ridley describes the unique location of Kexwith Farm in lower Swaledale. She humorously rejects the title of ‘farmer’s wife’, tells the story of the revival of a remnant of ancient woodland, and reveals how engagement with stewardship...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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15:00
Swaledale Farmer pt.2: Eager To Learn (Christine Clarkson pt. 2)
Christine speaks about wildflower identification, hay meadow management and peat depth testing. She reveals how the authorities once regarded Kisdon hill top as being of insufficient environmental interest to warrant stewardship payments,...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:00
