Village Voices
Welcome to Village Voices — the podcast that brings our village’s stories, memories, and history to life. Through relaxed chats and heartfelt tales, we celebrate the people, places, and moments that make our community so special. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or you’re just passing through, we hope our stories bring a smile, spark a memory, or simply help you feel more connected.
Our podcast comes out once a month, lovingly put together by our small but passionate team. If you have a story to share or a topic you’d love us to talk about, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
The Podcast Team
8. Rosemary Hobday chats with James Bath
June 2025 – Duration: 12m 32s
In this episode, Rosemary Hobday sits down with James Bath – a member of the next generation with deep family roots in the village. James reflects on his childhood in Priors Hardwick, sharing warm, vivid and often humorous memories of the people, traditions, and small adventures that helped shape his early years. It’s a heartfelt and lively glimpse into village life through younger eyes.
7. In conversation with Barbara Harvey
May 2025 – Duration: 13m 22s
In this podcast, Ann Ukleja sits down with Barbara Harvey for a heartwarming journey through decades of village life – culminating in an encounter with Her Majesty the Queen! It’s a delightful glimpse into a life well lived, right here in our village.
6. With Carolyn Bath
April 2025 – Duration: 8m 56s
In this podcast Carolyn Bath takes us back a thousand years to explore the early origins of our beautiful village and reveal how we have the same Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) status as Stonehenge!
5. In conversation with Noreen Nichols
March 2025 – Duration: 26m 25s
In this podcast Carolyn Bath is chatting with Noreen Nichols, who lived at Hollow Meadow Farm for over 40 years, as a hard-working farmer’s wife. Noreen takes us on a hilarious tour of pigs, ghosts and village characters with even a camel or two thrown in at the end! Buckle up for the ride!
4. Priors Hardwick Churchyard – Ian Bath in conversation Sylvia Sutherland
February 2025 – Duration: 8m 53s
In this podcast Ian Bath chats with Sylvia Sutherland, one of our long-term residents, about the village churchyard. Sylvia tells us about a WI initiative she took part in (and for which she won a prize), to survey all the tombstones and flora in our historic village churchyard.
3. The Millennium Way – In conversation with Barry Durman
January 2025 – Duration: 13m 37s
In this podcast Paul Hobday chats with Barry Durman about the Millennium Way – a beautiful walking route that passes right by our village.
You can find out more about the Millennium Way here: https://millenniumway.org.uk
2. The Coach Road – with Christopher Hodgson
December 2024 – Duration: 6m 38s
In this podcast Christopher Hodgson tells us about the fascinating history of the Coach Road. This ancient road passes our village on its way from Wormleighton to Althorp, the ancient seats of the Spencer family.
1. In conversation with Ivan Harvey
November 2024 – Duration: 25m 46s
In this podcast we are talking to Ivan Harvey, one of only two people born in the village living here today. Ivan has 80 years of living history to share with us and today he’s going to talk about his early life growing up on a farm and what life was like back in the 1940s and 50s. Just a warning, some of his animal stories are not for the squeamish!