The Vale Matters Podcast

Happy New Year to all our listeners! As we step into 2025, The Vale Matters Podcast returns with a fresh look and a brand-new host. In this special double-length episode, outgoing host Katie Gilbert is joined by experienced author, publisher, and podcaster Jason Ayres, who will be taking over the reins from now on. To mark the occasion, this handover episode features two halves. First, Katie chats with Jason about his life as an author, his journey so far, and what attracted him to take on this role. Then, the tables turn, and Jason takes over as Katie becomes his very first guest. For the past couple of years, Katie has interviewed countless local people – but how much do we know about the woman behind Evesham Noticeboard’s success? Tune in for an engaging and entertaining start to the New Year! ** We are now actively seeking guests to be on the podcast in 2025. Do you have a local charity or organisation you'd like to tell the Vale about? Or perhaps, you're helping to keep it local by building an independent business here. Whichever it may be, if you have a story to tell we'd love to hear from you ** Come and find us at Evesham Noticeboard: https://www.eveshamnoticeboard.co.uk/thevalematterspodcast Or you can email Jason directly at jason.ayres@btinternet.com

We're diving into the fascinating world of the Evesham U3A. Join us as we debunk the myths and explore the vibrant community behind this popular group. Interesting to learn more about this fantastic group in Evesham. Thanks to Ali & Cath being our lovely guests!

What is reiki (not so easy for me to pronounce lol) ? These two business women share their journey and career paths to this mindful career and the impact it can have on our lives. Plus some crystal sounds to enjoy from The Holistic Lady! We are lucky to have two very inspiring local women, Alex and Victoria they are a combination of entrepreneurs but with a big dollop of chill! Some of you may know these ladies and may of attended a session, from sounds baths to yoga and how these ladies changed there career paths to this wonderful business of mindfulness and self care. Learn more and follow Alex and Victoria on social media plus check out their websites for sessions and news. ⁠Alex Bannard Yoga & Mindfulness⁠ ⁠The Holistic Lady - Blackminster Evesham ⁠

In our 11th Evesham The Vale Matters Podcast we delve deep into Evesham's rich history with The Battle of Evesham main organiser Mick Hurst and curator of The Almonry Museum Ashley Jeynes. We really did learn alot more about our town, the history and the people who are doing a great job to sharing Evesham's rich history. www.battleofevesham.co.uk www.almonryevesham.org Take a listen!

Lets be open and talk about dementia, what's available within our community in Evesham. From feelings and reasons to getting a diagnosed to support available for carers. We talk openly about what is available and the people helping making life better for those living with this disease. We chat with chairlady and volunteer support worker and marketing support Lyndsay and Debbie from Evesham Dementia Action Alliance, based at EDMHSS, also home to Evesham Dementia Cafe, for carers and those diagnosed. Please share and show your support for our free podcasts bought to you by Evesham Noticeboard. Thank you to the guests who attended despite the heat and the seriousness of the topic, we had fun and it was truly an honour. For more support and information please visit www.eveshamdaa.org.uk www.facebook.com/EveshamDAA To make a donation please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/evesham-mentalhealthsupport

Raise a glass for episode nine! This time, we're pulling up a stool and getting comfy to chat about something near and dear to our community: our beloved pubs! Join us as we meet two local legends: Nigel Smith, the friendly face behind The Fleece Inn in Bretforton, and Tom Doggett, the host with the most at The Red Lion in Evesham's Market Square. We'll be clinking glasses as we delve into the ups and downs of running a pub, with some laughs guaranteed along the way. Evesham boasts a fantastic selection of pubs, and we're thrilled to chat with these two publicans about what matters to them and the industry they're so passionate about. So, tune in and get ready to be properly entertained! Red Lion website https://redlionevesham.co.uk/ The Fleece Inn https://thefleeceinn.co.uk/

Episode 8! In this episode we chat with local Evesham beauty and hair entrepreneurs Lucy Fletcher, Gareth Martin and Vicki Baker. And host Katie Gilbert learns how to pronounce a new word lol We are lucky to be home to many hair and beauty salons in Evesham, Pershore and Broadway, it makes it a competitive marketplace and we learn more about what it takes to be in this beauty business and along the way we have some giggles! Whether you are in the industry or not we hope this conversation gives you a insight in to one of Evesham’s most popular industry – the hair & beauty. (apologies for sounds in background) https://www.eveshamnoticeboard.co.uk/home ICONIC HAIR ICONIC BEAUTY THE BEAUTY SHACK & LASER LOUNGE VICKI BAKER MOBILE HAIR & MUA

We chat with local medium Minty May and Wallace House Trustee, Volunteer and Poet for Mind Travels Rev Mark Hutchinson. Learn a little about why and how they connect and do what they do with host Katie Gilbert from Evesham Noticeboard. Interesting news from our local community centre and its future plus we chat about psychic abilities how meditation can help the ind travel! We hope you enjoy, all links mentioned in Podcast see below. Keep up to date with Wallace House Community Centre Get intouch with Mark about our community centre Follow Mark Mind Travels podcasts here Follow Minty May for all his online and in person events Check out Eveshams dedicated directory here

The ex Head of Google Travel turned MP For Mid Worcestershire sits down with our Podcast Host Katie Gilbert and discuss career, family and issues that matter to us in the Vale. You can contact Nigel Huddleston via email on nigel.huddleston.mp@parliament.uk For matters relating to your area please include your name and address.

We are extremely grateful to have to local guests who share their experiences of mental health issues from OCD to Alcohol addiction. Tune in and listen to our fourth podcast this time from our new home at Wallace House Community Centre with Trainee Host Katie Gilbert from Evesham Noticeboard, Kyle Hotchkins from Santa Save Christmas and Chris Groves from The new Hampton Farm Shop Cafe.

Evesham Noticeboard digital marketing manager Katie Gilbert chats with Tom Tarver our local estate agents, Johnsons Property Consultants and Sarah Sallis from The Accountancy Office. Local entrepreneurs are the backbone of our communities. They create jobs, provide goods and services, and help to keep our economies vibrant. They're also the ones who take risks and innovate, which is essential for economic growth. Starting a business is no easy task. It takes hard work, dedication, and a lot of sacrifices. But for the right people, it can be incredibly rewarding. In this podcast, we'll be talking to a local entrepreneur about their journey. We'll learn about the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the rewards they've reaped. We'll also discuss the importance of supporting local businesses. When you shop local, you're not just supporting a business, you're supporting your community. So join us today as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of local entrepreneurs

We could have talked for hours, to our local Evesham grower, farm shop owners and Giant Gus man for hours! We have a conversation about what Evesham is known for best. Chat with our lovely local soft fruit grower Bal Padda and the challenges they face in the current UK climate. Our local Farm shop owner and wholesaler Chris Groves from Hampton Farm shop. Sausage and cider maker and farm shop owner Tom Cumberland shares his background and thoughts on the Vale of Evesham and last but not least our celebrity and town mascot Gus the Asparagus Man tells all! We hope this episode sheds some light on our local farming and growing community here in The Vale of Evesham. Inspires us all to support locally grown and share the importance our keeping local and buying form our local farm shops. Thanks to our sponsors A-Plan Insurance, Vale Irrigation and of course Evesham Noticeboard.

Evesham Noticeboard admin Katie Gilbert chats with our new Town Clerk, Jo Adams, The Evesham Town Mayor Mark Goodge, and our Deputy Mayor Sarah Schaathun. We chat about Voter id, upcoming elections, and more local issues like mental health support and the roles of a councilor. We also asked about the brown envelopes, backhanders, and what grinds their gears! :)

Katie Gilbert & Keith Norledge Chat with Alistar McGowan.  Listen to Evesham's first podcast with celebrity guest Alistair McGowan. Alistair talks about his experience in the world of comedy, his career highlights and his current projects. He also shares his memories growing up in Evesham from school days to his current projects. Plus some news from Phoenix Theatre Group and upcoming dates!

Monthly community podcast. Lauched February 2023, Evesham's first community podcast, topics bought to you by Evesham's largest online Facebook Community Group - Evesham Noticeboard.