Coming to you from a box in a gym, this week's episode finds itself trying to understand the world of CrossFit. Alex is speaking to Chris, Kate and owner of CrossFit Shropshire Graham (Gray) Carless while the mixer and mics sit on a polymetric squat jump box.

The CFS team talk about how they're helping young people through their schools programmes. What does it take to introduce fitness and healthy education to young people that are wrapped up in their own insecurities and distracted by the chicken-jockies and 6/7's of the world? (parents will know what this means)

Also, what should one expect to experience during their first introduction to CrossFit Shropshire? Gray has encouraged anyone to take a look at their website here where all the information you need to sign up for an induction course/tour around the gym and learn everything you need to know. If the link doesn't work on the app you're listening from it is www.crossfitshropshire.com give it a Google.

Thank you to the team for assembling so quickly (on a rainy day too) as this was planned within an hour. Spontaneity at it's best!!

Outro music: 'What I Miss' by Josh Lobley

This podcast was put together on the strength of an Instagram account that host Alex Whiteley found. This week we welcome Janire, a mountain leader from a company called 'Ray of Sun Adventures'

Say, you want to for a 3 day trek over the national 3 peaks, or a trip to Mont Blanc or a day out in the Shropshire Hills with a qualified mountain leader - Janire is the person you need.

This episode focusses on the real organic benefits to being out in nature, how Janire became the mountain badass we see today as well as discovering what adventures lie ahead.

Please give Janire's Instagram a follow here and follow the links to her website to learn more about what she has to offer. Thank you Janire for being such a wicked guest.

Outro music - What I miss by Josh Lobley

Coming to you from Soulton Hall in Wem, Alex brings you the exhibition he promised — The Pomegranate’s Legacy by Lucy Caddel, showcased in the stunning Tudor hall.

Before diving into the interviews gathered at the event, Alex attempts to deliver a… ahem… professional historical breakdown of what makes Soulton Hall so special — not just to Shropshire, but to culture as a whole.

Then we get onto the juicy stuff! Interviews with Soulton Hall custodian Tim Ashton, Shrewsbury Mayor Alex Wagner, and of course, the artist of the evening, Lucy Caddel.

Lucy expertly takes us, the listeners, through the main art piece — a huge 5ft x 12ft three-piece wonder. I recommend checking out the artwork on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ — I’ll label it “The main piece” so you can follow along as Lucy talks us through it.

Thank you, Lucy. And thank you, as always, to Tim and Alex — always happy to have a chat down the mic, wherever we are.

Please check out Lucy’s website, and while you’re there, maybe grab yourself some art!

Outro music: “What I Miss” by Josh Lobley