Gloucester Heritage Hub - Green Pledge Podcast

Gloucester Heritage Hub have started a monthly podcast sharing stories from local people who’ve protected nature and addressed climate change over the years. 

The episodes dive into the historic archive bringing to light our environmental past, to reflect on the present, and imagine what our future could be. 

Hear stories from local people talking about changes in the environment they’ve seen over their lifetime and what they do to tread more lightly on the planet.

The episodes look at records from the archives and reflect on what they tell us about now and the future. And you can listen to shortened versions of the oral history interviews we’re recording with people who’ve worked to protect nature in all sorts of ways, including farmers, environmental managers and campaigners.

You can find out about all the episodes and links to download them here:

Episode 1

Meet the Green Pledge Team and Sara Kinsey from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Introducing our busy, brilliant project team, as well catching up with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust volunteer, Sara Kinsey, as she works with Heather Forbes, sorting documents  from the Trust's HQ, including beautiful nature journals and notebooks from the 1930s.

Episode 2

Join the team at the Greener Together event at the Two Rivers Converge Festival, Tewkesbury Abbey, Feb 2024.

Under the enormous suspended model of Gaia, we talk to stall holders about their work and local people. All laced together with the beautiful Gaia soundtrack.  

Episode 3

John Meadley - a life in agriculture and overseas development

John has spent a lifetime working in agriculture and overseas development. He lives in the Stroud area and has spearheaded many local green projects. He is the co-founder of Pasture for Life, a charity focussed on pasture fed livestock for the sake of the animal, the soil and biodiversity. 
In 2012 John was voted an Environmental Hero by the Heart of Gloucestershire Community Awards. 

Image credit: John Meadows

Alt text: Black and white photo of a young John Meadows holding a lamb.