Episode 1 — Wassailing, Panto & the Presenter We’d Party With

Welcome to the debut episode of Herefordshire Hearsay, the podcast that celebrates the people, places and quirky charm of our wonderful county. In this episode, your hosts Pauline and Kerry dive straight into the good stuff with stories, laughs, and a few questionable bits of advice.

🌳 What's happening in The Shire…

🍎 Wassailing Wonders

We kick things off by exploring the ancient Herefordshire tradition of wassailing. What it's all about and why Kerry thinks it's a cross between a good Hammer Horror film and a visit to Royston Vasey! Torch light processions, strange effigies and a bit of Morris dancing thrown in too! A normal evening's entertainment in Herefordshire on a cold winter night.

📣 Snowden, Foxes and a Magical Moment

Hear Darren (aka Ricky Gervais) tell us about his magical wild camping trip up Snowden and how he once rubbed noses with a mountain fox. It's true and thankfully his nose is still intact!

🕺 Reliving Summers in Kington

Pauline takes a nostalgic trip back to her younger days when she spent her summer holidays on a farm in Kington. Will she ever find Colin again? Who remembers Granny, Spider and the aggressive goat. Kington folk we need your help!

🎭 Panto Season Prep

It’s behind you! (Sorry, we had to.)

We chat about the upcoming Herefordshire pantomime season at The Courtyard. It's Mother Goose this year. The wonderful cast, the vibe, why adult night is so popular and why you don't put your hand up to help the Dame. And of course the classic pantomime singalong that has you humming all the way home.

💌 Dear Herefordshire

Our agony aunt feature kicks off with a lively festive dilemma sent in by a listener from Belmont. Expect wise advice (not)! empathy… and a large dollop of laughter. Budgies or boxers indeed!

📻 The BBC Hereford & Worcester Radio Question We Had To Answer

Find out which presenter would we want a night out with?

Why? (well why not!)

Should we have shared this publicly? Probably not, but it’s too late now.

🌳 Fab Furniture

Find out if Pauline will ever get her bedroom furniture transformed, will her fusion paint remodel do the trick!

📣 The Shire Shout-out

We celebrate local legends, groups and businesses doing great things in the community. Heart-warming, uplifting and pure Herefordshire at its best.

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Episode 1 - Where you can find things:

00:08.000 Introduction

00:38.000 Wassailing

03:44.000 Snowden Encounter

05:44.000 Shout-out to Sue Davies

06:40.000 Colin in Kington

08:53.000 Pantomime Time

12:23.000 Dear...

Welcome to Herefordshire Hearsay! — the podcast that celebrates all things Herefordshire with stories, laughter, and a big dollop of local charm.

Join your hosts Pauline and Kerry, two women who love a good natter, a cuppa, and shining a spotlight on the people who make our county so special.

In this trailer, we’re giving you a taste of what’s to come — from real voices and real stories to funny, heartfelt moments that capture the spirit of life in the Shire.

💬 Expect to hear:

• The Story Seat — heartfelt interviews with fascinating locals.
• Dear Herefordshire — our very own agony aunt feature, with a local twist.
• The Shire Shout-out — celebrating Herefordshire’s heroes, community stars, and small businesses.
• Word on the Street — chatting to locals about life, love, and everything in between.

You’ll meet people like Darren, who once rubbed noses with a mountain fox (yes, really!), and Debbie, one of Herefordshire’s jolliest volunteers.

So whether you’re driving through the lanes, walking the dog, or just need some good company — grab your headphones and get ready for laughter, stories, news and a bit of local gossip from Herefordshire Hearsay!

Subscribe now, follow us on social media, and don’t miss Episode One — it might just feature you!