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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK who shares his experiences at the various living history museums in Ironbridge Gorge, near Birmingham, England. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mIyAynMcowM The Gorge was originally part of several villages, including those of Madeley and Broseley, but, after the bridge was built, in 1779, the settlement around the new river crossing became known as Ironbridge and it is now a distinct Parish called The Gorge. Read his article here: https://tinyurl.com/3fjczb78 Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features Jennifer Jewell who is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Hear about her new book “WHAT WE SOW: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds."WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-uxFLZe3Fv8  In WHAT WE SOW, Jewell shares personal observations over the course of a year that begins at the autumn equinox, interviews prominent scientists and seed-savers, and proves how we must work hard to preserve our future by protecting the great natural diversity of seeds. Since 2016, she has written and hosted the national award-winning, weekly public radio program and podcast, Cultivating Place. https://www.cultivatingplace.com/ This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series that airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Follow the Nature Connection Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/bigblendradio-nature 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses the relationship between trust and change in business. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: http://thetrustarchitect.biz/As she explains at the end of the segment, Lea has also become a certified end-of-life doula. Learn more here: https://souljourneydoula.com/Listen to Lea every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio. 

It's all about planning a Mediterranean Cruise on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. Going on a Mediterranean cruise is a great option for a multigenerational family vacation, and, you can visit multiple European countries on one trip. Check out Cheryl's blog about the different experiences and benefits: https://tinyurl.com/5baeu6h3  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EYhEY7teqYs On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/ 

It's all about Festive Fall Fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday Vacation Station "Go to Natchitoches" show! Hear about the upcoming Natchitoches Car Show, TappedTober Event, Dark Woods Haunted Adventure Park, St. Augustine Creole Festival, Melrose Plantation Fall Festival, Annual Pumpkin Glow, and more.FEATURED GUESTS- Arlene Gould - Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau- Halie Errington - TappedTober Event on October 7, hosted by the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation. More: https://www.thetappedtober.com/Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://shows.acast.com/go-natchitoches-louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Taryn Scher at Visit Greenville SC who gives an overview of what visitors can experience in Greenville, South Carolina, including during the fall and winter holiday season.From delicious food and drink to a charming Main Street, a bustling art scene, bike-friendly attitude, picturesque parks, fun-filled festivals, and sweet Southern hospitality, experience what turned "America’s Friendliest City" into one of America’s hottest destinations and one of The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2023". Yeah, that Greenville! Plan your visit at https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

Get a Taste of Fall on this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast that celebrates the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Sept. 18-24, 2023. Featured guests are Steve & Karen Wilson, aka “Mr & Mrs Wild,” who own and operate The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the beautiful Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. More about The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/ THIS WEEK’S MUSIC PLAYLIST* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2ah853ud * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yhhtse8m SEE THIS WEEK'S LIST of related articles, podcasts, recipes, and reading list: https://tinyurl.com/k2f5c3zc  Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of our new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Follow the show here on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yc7jus6k 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Chicken Legs in White Wine and Figs Recipe. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-legs-in-white-wine-and-figs/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth 

Do you remember reading “Peter Rabbit” as a young child or, maybe, when you were a bit older, being fascinated by “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass?” New editions of these classic books are still being published with their original illustrations. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about illustrators Beatrix Potter and Sir John Tenniel. Read her article about them here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/classic-childrens-book-illustrations/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/artist-victoria-chick See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/