TisTalk: a community podcast from Tisbury Wiltshire

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.

27th April to 3rd May 2026. E8S11. South Western Pub. Climate Emergency Film, Rubbish and Recycling, Dark Skies, Ansty May Day, Cuckoos.

🌍 Climate Matters  Peter Shallcross co-presents and highlights the timely local screening of People’s Emergency Briefing on climate change. 🍺🏡South Western Pub Progress Update News from Zoe Guild.  🗑️ Talking Rubbish! Gerry Murray from Wiltshire Council tackles Mary’s tough questions on local fly-tipping, recycling, and bin collection changes.   ✨🚀 Eyes on the Skies Local astronomer Steve Tonkin shares thoughts on Artemis II and why Tisbury should aim for Dark Skies status.   May Day in Ansty A look ahead to the 4th May Bank Holiday to welcome spring.   📅 What’s On  Christabel Watts brings you the latest local events in Tisbury surrounding villages.   Cuckoos   TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.

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

🎉 A Year at The Greater Good Jess Coughlan reflects on her first anniversary at Fovant’s pub and her plans for a vibrant summer in the community  🐄🌱 New Calves We visit Peter Shallcross’s dairy farm to meet the newest arrivals  🎶Songs of War & Peace A moving evening of music and poetry in aid of Ukraine, featuring soprano Elissa Edwards  📅✨ What’s On in the Nadder Valley with Christabel Watts and Sean Moran 🌙 Dusk Chorus  Peaceful birdsong from Wardour TisTalk is a community podcast from Tisbury, Wiltshire, and the Cranborne Chase, with Mary Myers and guests.