Poodling Around

Jane Hunt chats to Kallan Nee, one of the entrepreneurs behind Mahua - an award-winning new tipple and historic tribal drink from the Indian sub-continent, which has now reached UK shores and is ready to take Brits by storm.

Jane and Kallan discuss the only spirit distilled from a flower, the new products created by Alkohl Ltd, based on Mahua and the challenges experienced in bringing what is now an award-winning sensation to the UK market.

Jane Hunt talks to the executive general manager of an authentic castle hotel, located in Norhtumberland UK, to discover all about its dog-friendly nature and the various dog-friendly initiatives that make it stand out as a place to take your pooch.

The episode also looks at the extra information, of which dog owners can take advantage, if they poodle around this hotel and its surrounding area.

Have you ever wondered what distinguishes a good pizza oven from a poor one, or tried to work out what a pizza oven could add to your UK lifestyle or outdoor kitchen? Do you known the pitfalls of buying some pizza ovens? What sort of pizza oven do you really need?

Jane Hunt interviews Andrew Manciocchi, the man who brought the very first wood-fired pizza ovens to the UK 20 years ago, to get the low-down on what Brits need to know about cooking with wood. The valuable advice should help anyone poodle around their patio, achieving their outdoor cooking goals and enriching their alfresco lifestyle, rather than making the wrong choice for them and possibly wasting big sums of money.

Jane Hunt interviews Janan Leo, the inventor of the foldable shoe, in an episode that uncovers the inspiring story of one creator's passion for an idea and her ongoing inventiveness in expanding her Cocorose London range. This story focuses on a brand that has empowered thousands of women and encouraged them to ditch the heels, wherever they live in the world and regardless of whether they are working women, mums at home or A-listers. It also examines how the brand helped raise thousands of pounds through a pandemic 'pivot' and what real life is like as a small business owner in the UK fashion and retail sectors. Above all, it tells women one easy way to go Poodling Around in both comfort and style.

Jane Hunt talks to Anja Phoenix about urban hiking - what it is and how to do it in any town or city in the UK, to discover all the hidden gems on your doorstep.

She also finds out more about special urban hiking maps, produced by Anja, which can make things fun and easy for people in London or Manchester, whether they are visiting or happen to live there.

Jane Hunt talks to Chris Crowder, head gardener at Levens Hall and Gardens in the Lake District, Cumbria and the guardian of the world's oldest topiary garden, dating back to 1694.

Jane explores the momentous work carried out by the gardening team, from September, right through the winter period and on to re-opening in April, just ahead of what is now an annual World Topiary Day, founded by the heritage home.

She also discovers the things that visitors can see or appreciate during this period and how Levens Hall and Gardens' head gardener relaxes at the end of a busy day.

Jane Hunt interviews Rachel Bell, from heritage steam cruise company, Ullswater Steamers, about the heritage vessels that visitors to the English Lake District can board, if they wish to soak up the glorious scenery and history of England's most stunning lake or, alternatively, use the steamers as a means of connecting with some much-loved walking routes, including those trodden by poet, William Wordsworth.

Jane Hunt interviews Chris Crowder, head gardener of the Lake District's Levens Hall and Gardens, near Kendal, to find out all about the amazing topiary garden, why it is a world record holder and why World Topiary Day is its latest contribution to the world of topiary art.