20th-26th April 2026 E7 S11. Jess Coughlan, Calves, Songs for Ukraine

Forest Cathedral - a Special Episode of TisTalk

Special bonus episode of TisTalk: Mary interviews artist, Andrew Amondson, creator of Messum's Forest Cathedral  exhibition.  Then we hear a meditative response from Laura Downer, from Teffont, who leads 'forest bathing' sessions.  Is this installation as good as a real forest or is that the wrong question to ask?... Forest Cathedral  is a free exhibition at Messums art gallery in Tisbury until 25.7.26, when it moves to Winchester Cathedral. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.

25th-31st May 2026 E12 S11 Gardening with Gail Gibbs, 'Sister Midnight', Age UK

Anne Martin co-hosts with Mary 🌼 Gail Gibbs – Meet Gail, new chair of Tisbury Gardening Club, and hear about her love of flowers and growing veg.  🎬 Kate Gamm Reviews Sister Midnight – Kate gives her verdict on the comedy-horror film Sister Midnight.   Lisa Gwyn from Age UK – Lisa explains the free support available to help older people access services and solve everyday problems. 📅 What’s On – with Christabel.  Baby Wrens – A soundscape from Mary’s garden. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.

18th-24th May 2026 E11 S11 Shelley Crouch: Assisted Dying, River Health, Rare Butterflies, Swifts

Peter Shallcross co-hosts with Mary. ❤️ Shelley Crouch on Assisted Dying – Shelley reflects on the difficult death of her mother, Maureen, and her brave campaign for change.  🐟 Wessex Rivers Trust & the Nadder – Lindsey discusses river health, the Nadder, and reducing chemicals in our waterways.   🦋 Rare Butterflies - Peter Shallcross on Marsh Fritillaries.  📅 What’s On including notice of Alistair McGowan charity show: 7th June, Dinton 🎶 Swifts & the Dawn Chorus  TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.

11th-17th May E10 S11 Liz Coyle-Camp, Yew Tree Chronicles, East Window Prize, Menopause

Kate Gamm co-hosts with Mary * 🎭 Liz Coyle-Camp – We meet much-loved local actor, singer and parish councillor, Liz Coyle Camp, and uncover her little-known talent for sculpture.  * 🌳 The Yew Tree Chronicles – Liz Coyle-Camp as our Yew Tree ‘remembers’ William Beckford and his interests in sex, art and architecture, also the dramatic Swing Riots. * ⛪ St John’s East Window Award – St John’s Church’s East Window wins first prize in the Art and Christianity Awards, we talk to Ros Russell.  * 📅 What’s On listings with Christabel Watts * 🌡️ The Menopause – Hannah Good is frank and funny about hot flushes and the menopause. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.

4th to 10th May 2026. E9S11. Dawn Briant, Lowry Lecture, Night Sky, Gazumping, Methodist Anniversary

Anne Martin co-hosts with Mary 🎉 Dawn Briant’s FOCUS Celebration – 83-year-old Dawn, founding editor of Focus, marks 50 years since launching Tisbury’s beloved village magazine in 1976.   🎨 Sean Moran on L.S. Lowry – Sean previews his May 13th Arts Society lecture, reflecting on his own Rochdale roots among the mills.   🔭 Stars in May – Astronomer Steve Tonkin highlights micro-moons, Leo and Venus.   ⚖️ What is Gazumping? – a question fo solicitor Martin Thomas.  📅 What’s On – with Christabel Watts brings you local listings, including steeplejacks repairing the clock face at St John’s Church on May 7th.   🍰 Kids and cake! – Vivien and Finn share the fun of cake, play, and community at the Methodist Church’s 125th anniversary Family Friday celebration. TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.