Voices From The Dales
Voices From The Dales had three series between 2021-2024. It is a mix of fresh interviews and clips from the Dales Countryside Museum's oral history archive. All episodes are 15 minutes and presented by Andrew Fagg from Hawes.
Voices From The Dales
Latest Episodes
Swaledale Farmer pt.1: Deep Black (Christine Clarkson pt. 1)
The new series is introduced by presenter Andrew Fagg. Then meet champion Swaledale sheep breeder Christine, checking on tup Mo. She shares the story of her farming career and her current thoughts on the direction of the Swale...
Swaledale Farmer pt.2: Eager To Learn (Christine Clarkson pt. 2)
Christine speaks about wildflower identification, hay meadow management and peat depth testing. She reveals how the authorities once regarded Kisdon hill top as being of insufficient environmental interest to warrant stewardship payments,...
Swaledale Farmer pt.3: So Much Grass (Sue Ridley)
Sue Ridley describes the unique location of Kexwith Farm in lower Swaledale. She humorously rejects the title of ‘farmer’s wife’, tells the story of the revival of a remnant of ancient woodland, and reveals how engagement with stewardship...
Swaledale Farmer pt.4: Side By Side (Ray Ridley)
As Ray gives his beloved White Park cattle a scratch in a rain-battered shed, he reveals how Swaledale sheep numbers have come down over the years as stewardship schemes have come in. He describes how lapwings and sheep ‘look out for each...
Swaledale Farmer pt.5: Maar Rain No Hay (Michael Watson part 1).
Michael Watson fothers sheep in a high allotment with haylage and cake. He paints a picture of the scene in Upper Teesdale, and describes how much the stock means to him. The talk turns to the changing climate and Michael reveals t...
