A SEARCH FOR ENCHANTMENT

Folklore is not a thing of the past It's with us now - constantly evolving. We need folklore today more than ever - to reconnect us with the landscape, since it is - at its heart - a sense for enchantment.

IT ALL BEGAN WITH THE BEES

Neve was nine when - at a house viewing - she found bees - and her life purpose! She's now in business with her mum, making beeswax skincare products - and bringing back lost wildflower meadows.

ARE WE IN A TIME WARP?

Why have TV shows, fashion and design stayed the same - pretty much - since 1999? Could it be that the world ended then - as some believe? If so, are we living in a simulation, illusion, or time warp?

MAGNA CARTA RESURFACES

Magna Carta is an iconic cornerstone of history and democracy - not just for England but also the wider world. And now the original parchment appeasr to have been discovered. Will it start a democracy debate?

ARCHETECTURE MAKING SENSE

5 wonderful examples - from around the world - where architecture brings a part solutions to plastic waste, local climate conditions and food growing - adding to the growing charter of sensible living practices.

FELL 33,000 FEET AND LIVED

Vesna - one of the aircrew of a fatally damaged airliner - fell over 33,000ft pinned in the rear of the aircraft cabin. To her good fortune - despite sustaining multiple injuries - Vesna survived the fall.

BOTTOM UP IS THE WAY TO GO

Everyone knows the name Pythagoras - the Greek maths genius - of 530BC. But how many know of his philosophical principles which attempted to shape the future of societies? They were good - but failed. Why?

GORGEOUS MANGO ICE CREAM

This ice cream will be a real hit with the family and could hardly be any simpler to make - no churning or ice cream maker needed. The additional ingredient of limes creates a perfect marriage of flavours!

WAS SLAVERY REPACKAGED?

The slave trade was abolished due to the tireless efforts of activists - including William Wilberforce. Yet slavery is still, today, a thriving industry. A fictional Alternative History story.

WE CAN ALL INVENT STUFF

There is a wonderful message here - demonstrated in real stories - being: Don't go looking for money in life. Go look for your passion in life! When you've found that - all kinds of good things happen.

DIGITAL ARTIST: AFROSCOPE

Ooooh - this is interesting! This Ghanaian artist is exploring new themes with his grasp of modern tech - using it to express the enlightenment gained from exploring ancient hidden history.

AMAZING SURVIVAL STORY

Among all the terrible news stories we read - there're some that truly lift our spirits. This story is one. Some people are not meant to die - when given the opportunity - so they don't - miraculously!

ART: IT'S ABOUT CONNECTION

What an interesting idea this is - conceived not by The High Chancellor of some dystopian future society - delivering edicts to the population. Instead, it's about generating connection between people.

WISHING YOU WERE HERE?

A story told as a series of postcards to England - sent from the Canary Islands - by a woman on holiday with her husband. When the couple find out they can't go home, they adapt to life in different ways.

HE LOVES COLOUR AND IT SHOWS!

Yinka Ilori is a passionate artist - about story telling and memory. Like most great stories, this one began in an odd way - Yinka designed a pair of socks - colourful socks - and then the world of art became enriched!

FASHION THAT'S TRULY GREEN?

A story about how one man - starting at the age of just 9 - founded a fashon business that doesn't produce clothes. Instead, it makes exciting clothing out of existing pieces! Is this a model to be followed?

A DANCE OF SELF-DISCOVERY?

"Belly dancing" is a fusion of dance moves by women, that have evolved over time across North Africa, the Middle East and India. It's good for the spine, the whole body and the mind. More fun than Pilates?

MODERN LIFE IS A NIGHTMARE?

Is modern life a huge disappointment? In one sense, we have so much more than people before us. In another sense - and in the sense that is most important - we have lost so much. Is it time to restore it?

WHEN AI TAKES OVER!

In this 1968 sci-fi masterpiece, we see a conflict emerge between the astronauts and their all powerful Ai computer, called HAL. HAL attempts to take control of the secret mission - by killing all but one.

DAVID TOVEY - AN ARTIST

Some of the biggest and personal 'car crashes' in life can be seen as turning points - opportunities placed in our paths to start something new for us. They can be seen as spiritual interventions - helping us get on track!

BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS

Tetbury is becoming a centre for exquisite art and art exhibitions. Today we visited the latest gallery to open with a truly iconic and fascinating display of photographs that were almost lost to us - in a forgotten drawer.

WHAT COULD MAKE THEM READ?

Ten gripping books that teenage boys will love to read. A mix of meaningful stories, heroes to connect with and action adventures. Boys will be inspired to read more - and even, maybe, write their own?

REMASTERED GREEK SPECIALITY

A go-to dish that's likely to be a favourite - this re-imagined take on a Greek aubergine dish looks great - and tastes even greater! It's also really easy to prepare - but will impress guests [if they're fortunate!]

A SPECIAL KIND OF HAUNTING

Sarah is troubled even before she and her bridegroom, Philip, move into their new home. As the couple sadly grow apart, strange sounds are followed by visions - and then, even more dramatic occurrences.

THEN THE NIGHTMARES STOPPED

And when the nightmares stopped - I knew I was ready. This is the inside story of an exceptional endeavour accomplished by an exceptional young man. What he did - and how he approached it - is a lesson for us all.

LIGHT ALWAYS WINS OVER DARK?

An interesting message from the spirit world about Britain's PM. Should we be concerned about the direction Starmer is taking the country - what might his soul contract be - and who else does it involve?

MY TRASH - YOUR TREASURE?

10yrs ago Tessa needed to empty the fridge fast - but didn't know who to give the food to. That led to an idea - an app for sharing unwanted items. That app - for rehoming anything - is now a movement!

DO WE ALL HAVE A DOUBLE?

How could two men look the same - have the same first and last names - AND play the same sport? The strange coincidences didn't even end there! And no - they're not brothers, separated at birth!

NO OVEN, NO KNEAD BREAD!

Infinitely more delicious, healthier and a lot cheaper than any shop-bought bread! It’s really quick and easy to make as well – no waiting for it to rise - and no baking! That’s right – No oven required!

THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME?

For a young man - only just into adulthood - being on holiday with friends in an exotic foreign location leads to a feeling that anything could happen. And it does! Truly the holiday of a lifetime.

SPEND! SPEND! SPEND!

This 1963 story shows economic growth - taken to its logical extreme - in a dystopian society where consumerism is the purpose of life. 60+ years on, do we need to ask - was this story fiction, or a warning?

A TASTE OF THE BALKANS

Moussaka has many local and regional variations - and this is mine! It can be served hot with a Greek salad or warmed pitta bread. It also freezes well - in the unlikely event there’s any left!

THE STAPLE OF LIFE?

After making bread lifted her from a deep depression, a young woman made it her life's mission to demystify the baking process. Could all our mental and physical health be boosted if we became creators?

HUMANITY SHIFTS INTO THE LIGHT?

21mar25 was a special date indeed. The Spring Equinox - and also time for a cosmic shift. The Pleiadians - long known to be enlightened beings - have a key message for humanity about our awakening.

A SHIFT TOWARDS BALANCE?

If we seek a thriving world, we need to transform our consciousness. Balance between masculine and feminine energies is an essential part of that transformation - and the shift has already begun!

ANDRE RIEU - MAASTRICHT

There's something hugely special happening here. This young woman has an amazing voice. The song she sings seems special too. The combination though instils a definite emotional reaction. But why?

GHOSTS AT CHAVENAGE HOUSE

Chavenage House - near Tetbury - has strong links to the Civil War. It's rumoured that ghosts have been seen there. One - it's said - is the spirit of a young maid who still wanders - trying to warn her beloved about a trap?

SQUIFFY DUCK PIE

A rich and warming winter pie that blends smoked duck with vegetables - plus a little booze! This pie is great served simply with Potatoes Dauphinois Potatoes and gravy made from the duck breast.

ANDRE RIEU - NEW YORK

Have you noticed, there're amazing little ones being born into our world now? Teddy and his tubs is one. Akim Camara is another. Prepare yourself to be truly amazed by these youngsters. They have much to show us!

PLAYING BY THE RULES?

Two people embark on an apparently innocent - if revealing - game. But are they both playing by the same rules? As the wine flows, so do the secrets - which raise questions - not all of which are answered.

WHAT HAS TEDDY STARTED?

An aware and astute young 6yr old boy recognised the madness of producing one-use plastic tubs which his local council buried in landfill. Well, young Teddy could now have started a movement for positive CHANGE.

CAN YOU SEE IT YET?

OMG - these images are mind-boggling! They look weird and rather non-sensical. But when you see them right - after practice - they will leave you bewildered. How is this done? Well this piece will explain.

STEVE FOUND HIS PURPOSE

This is a wonderful story of someone who was given a chance to step up and change their life - and did just that - with £100 and a lucky break! Steve is now so happy - having found his life purpose in a business he loves.

BRASATO AL BAROLO

A wonderful dish from Elena's beloved Piedmont in Italy - the region of Slow Food. This meltingly tender dish of Braised Beef in Barolo Wine pairs beautifully with either Polenta or Mashed Potatoes.

MEMORABLE SUMMER CAMP

This school summer camp – which only, carefully chosen, young ones took part in - was special indeed. It was a Rite of Passage. An idyllic time in nature became the backdrop for an unforgettable life lesson.

PIGGY OUTLAWS ON THE RUN?

Two pigs made world headlines when they escaped from a slaughterhouse lorry in Malmesbury in 1998. Butch and Sundance - outlaws who evaded capture for over a week - deserve not to be forgotten!

AN INCREDIBLE HEALING STORY

Life with 2 autistic sons was a struggle for this family - until Deborah asked for help - from a perhaps unexpected source. Good things began to happen! Soon, life was transformed - all because she believed?

TRASH TURNED INTO TREASURE

This fairly new trend is a combination of really good things. It's very creative. It's certainly satisfying. It's also rewarding if money making is your goal - but above all - it's also therapeutic - and that's enough for most!