A Walk On The Mildside

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A Walk on the Mild Side invites you to slow down and step outside with Matt and Dave for a gentle ramble through Norfolk’s landscapes. Part walk, part conversation and part musical journey, the show blends field recordings, local history and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack to create a warm and immersive listening experience. Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, thoughtful conversation, and great music, A Walk on the Mild Side is an easy-going adventure best enjoyed at walking pace. Poppyland Radio is a community-powered station broadcasting from the heart of North Norfolk, created by local people and celebrating local voices. With a rich mix of music, conversation, storytelling and specialist shows, it reflects the landscapes, culture and character of the Poppyland coast and countryside.

Episodes

  1. MAY 5

    Northrepps

    Northrepps

    59 min

  2. MAY 5

    Bacton - Part 2

    Bacton - Part 2

    1h 5m

  3. MAY 5

    Bacton - Part 1

    In the first of two shows from Bacton…

    1 hr

  4. MAY 5

    East Runton

    Matt and Dave start on the glorious sandy East Runton beach

    1h 4m

  5. MAY 5

    West Runton

    Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known bands played at the venue during the 1970s and early 80s and most of the music played in the show is from bands that performed at there. Next they visit the area known as Roman Camp, one of the highest points in Norfolk; an area shaped by glaciation and medieval mining. They finish with a mention of Brian Daley, composer of the Postman Pat theme, who lived locally. Along the way they try the Soup of the Month (Butterbean and Roasted Red Pepper) only to discover that Dave had put in far too much paprika…

    1h 12m

  6. MAY 5

    Rockland St Mary

    The pair visit the Broadland village of Rockland St Mary, starting at the Ted Ellis wetland reserve. After a brief mention of local UFOs they chat about local naturalist Ted Ellis and his penchant for turning the local Coypu into hats. After Dave has a stumble into a wet area of the reserve they arrive at the site of a wartime starfish decoy town, and admire the incredible bravery of those involved. After trying the Soup of the Month (a mix of lentil, butternut squash and harissa) prepared by Matt they move onto the church to discuss leylines. Then on to Rockland Broad to talk about glazed smuts and peat extraction. They finish in the studio to ramble on about

    1h 8m

  7. APR 18

    The Weavers’ Way: Fields, Fleece and Footpaths

    Matt and Dave take their first gentle ramble along the Weavers’ Way in North Norfolk, walking from Felbrigg to Aldborough. Along the way they explore medieval weaving, settlers from the Low Countries, Sustead’s historic church, and the quiet stories written into the landscape. With natural soundscapes, relaxed conversation, and a welcoming finish at The Cricketers pub, this debut episode is a calm, curious walk through place, history and music.

    1 hr
  • 7 Episodes

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A Walk on the Mild Side invites you to slow down and step outside with Matt and Dave for a gentle ramble through Norfolk’s landscapes. Part walk, part conversation and part musical journey, the show blends field recordings, local history and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack to create a warm and immersive listening experience. Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, thoughtful conversation, and great music, A Walk on the Mild Side is an easy-going adventure best enjoyed at walking pace. Poppyland Radio is a community-powered station broadcasting from the heart of North Norfolk, created by local people and celebrating local voices. With a rich mix of music, conversation, storytelling and specialist shows, it reflects the landscapes, culture and character of the Poppyland coast and countryside.

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