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Matt’s Extreme Walk
Matt Baker goes off the beaten track with mountaineer Graham ‘Sven’ Hassall as they test a new ‘extreme’ walk for the June 2012 Herefordshire walking festival. Matt experiences the wilds of the Wye Valley first hand whilst abseiling the breathtaking Symonds Yat rock, walking through ancient woodlands and delving deep into one of the many caves that pepper this idyllic landscape.
Find out more about the Herefordshire Walking Festival from Visit Herefordshire -
Ellie Learns About Badgers
How much do we know about the controversial badger? Ellie meets up with local badger expert Colin Grey to explore an ancient sett and discovers the remarkable habits of this reclusive nocturnal mammal. Teaming up with Rob Coles, Ellie tests cutting edge technology, filming from the air to plot the movements of these elusive animals.
BBC Nature: Learn more about badgers -
John Investigates British Veal
For many people veal still has a controversial reputation, because of the way it used to be produced in the UK. However, the days of rearing calves in cramped ‘veal crates’ are now long gone, and these days British Rose veal even comes with the approval of animal welfare organisations. But will that be enough to put veal back on people’s shopping lists? John’s been investigating.
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Woodland Living With Jules
Sherwood Keogh is a ‘bodger’ who has lived and worked in his Herefordshire wood for 16 years. Jules Hudson went along to see what life is like living in the woods. He helps Sherwood with the biggest project of his life – building his own wooden house in the centre of the wood. Helped by a group of volunteers, Jules also learns some new skills and ends the day with a song around the campfire.
Learn more about bodgers from the Association of Polelathe Turners and Greenwood Workers -
Kayaking The Wye River With Ellie
Ellie gets more than her feet wet when she kayaks a stretch of the mighty Wye River. With guide Paul Howells, Ellie learns about the area’s industrial heritage and experiences for herself the famous Symonds Yat rapids. This stretch of white water is actually a by-product of the area’s industrial past and she finds out why Paul and his team have been fighting to save them for the past 17 years.
Learn more about the River Wye from The Wye Valley AONB Unit -
Adam And The Woodland Pigs
Adam is heading to Golden Valley in Herefordshire to find out about the benefits of farming pigs in the woods. Ray Harris has been keeping Tamworth pigs for over 15 years and keeps them in woodland to clear the undergrowth and help regenerate the land. Back on his own farm Adam’s pigs are keeping him busy, as some of his sows have had litters that are in need of his attention.
Find out more about Tamworth Pigs from the BPA
Credits
- Series Producer
- Teresa Bogan
- Presenter
- Matt Baker
- Presenter
- Ellie Harrison
- Presenter
- John Craven
- Presenter
- Adam Henson
