TisTalk

"Queen Mary and Queen Anne were from Hatch... and local boy Chris Wren was up in London designing a big new cathedral, so although Tisbury was a long way from the Big Smoke, we couldn't help feeling …

"The division the Civil War caused around here was frankly so exhausting I wanted to lie down but I can't lie down, obviously, I'm a tree..."  says Tisbury's ancient Yew Tree, brilliantly acted by Li…

"The day I heard that the King had lost his head, nose to the block in Whitehall, surrounded by non-wellwishers, quite honestly I was beside myself..."  says Tisbury's Ancient Yew Tree, voiced by the…

Liz Coyle Camp stars in our fanciful history of Tisbury.  This week: it's the Reformation and Henry the Eighth is breaking all the rules and beheading a lot of people in the process!

TisTalk is a comm…

🚧 No Room to Walk – Richard Burt and his guide dog, Dilly, reveal the obstacles blind residents face on Tisbury High Street.

🌠 Starry Nights – Steve Tonkin on the night sky in early August... and is t…

Mink Trapping on the River Nadder - a 4 minute special

Mary launches a mink trap with Peter Shallcross at Wallmead Farm to help conserve native water voles and protect them from invasive minks.

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Angling on the River Nadder - a 4 minute special

Mary talked to Dean Green, chair of Tisbury's Angling Club and hears how some surprisingly big fish are being caught (and put back!) by anglers on the …

🎭 Wardour Primary School – Pupils talk Shakespeare, fun activities and holiday plans with Anne Martin.

🚗 Electric Car Hire Scheme – Alan Maryon Davies on the revamped green travel option in Tisbury.

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Dean Green on Tisbury Angling Club and raising funds through the Coop

Poetry Libraries in Phone Boxes: Martin Thomas wants help to maintain them

Stars in July: Steve Tonkin describes the Summer Triangl…

🌱 Thomas at Seeds 4 Success

🎶 Selina Elwell: Opera in August will support Seeds 4 Success at Semley Grange

🩺 Dr Kinlin on Underactive Thyroid

📅 What’s On with Lal

🎶 Beethoven at St John's Church

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🎖️ Inspiring Young People: 2 Lt Sue Kilgour & the Army Cadets

🌧️ Tisbury’s First Raingarden

📚 Local History: Tina Richard on the Black Death

🏕️ A Young Explorer: Evelyn Snook’s Residential Adventures

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🎿 Richard Burt, Paralympic ski champ from Ansty, shares stories of the slopes, his guide dog Dilly, and a walk for Wiltshire Sight.
🐦 Elizabeth Forbes is rallying Tisbury to help save our declining s…

 🍻 A Fresh Chapter for the South Western!  - Zoe Guild will re-open the South Western pub in Spring 2026

🎭 Golden Hour at St John’s - the fun side of school
 

🩰 Ballet Under the Stars at Hatch House - f…

• 🎯 Zita Wickenden on giving back – running Tisbury’s youth club and supporting families with the village food larder.
• 🌳 Yew Tree Chronicles: our ancient yew speaks! Liz Coyle Camp brings the Restoratio…

💐 A get-well shout-out to Felicity Corp

🏊‍♂️ Update on Tisbury Swimming Pool

☕ Harry Crouch of Coffee Devils at the Nadder Centre

🎬 Kate Gamm reviews The Critic starring Ian McKellen

📺 James May TV show …

Peter Shallcross co-presents with Mary:

Arts Society: Helen Oborne from Swallowcliffe Takes the Helm

Summer Nights: Steve Tonkin’s Star Watching Guide

Community Appeal for Nick Gray's Family in Need

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🎙️ Co-Host Spotlight! – Kate Gamm joins Mary in the TisTalk hot seat this week.

1. New Councillor, Old Secrets! – Gerry Murray shares his priorities, his love of Tisbury and Mozart...and an intriguing ar…

TisTalk is back for the summer! Anne Martin co-presents with Mary while Julie Ann has a break.

Anne Martin returns from China and brings stories from an eye-opening trip. 

Councillor Dick Budden bows o…

 May Day Traditions, Arts for Kids & Community Spirit – This Week on TisTalk

May Day in Ansty Returns  - Caroline Plumtre explains

Clay, Creativity & Kids – Free Workshops at Messums Studios this Easte…

1. Back Pain Begone! – Dr. Lindsey Kinlin shares expert advice on easing aches and staying mobile.
2. From Spuds to Supper – Chilmark School & Riverbarn Café team up for a veg-growing adventure.
3. Art on Track…