Voices From The Dales
Voices From The Dales is currently in Series Three, 'Swaledale Farmer'. It's a mix of fresh interviews and clips from the Dales Countryside Museum's oral history archive. All episodes are 15 minutes and presented by Andrew Fagg from Hawes.
Voices From The Dales
Swaledale Farmer pt.3: So Much Grass (Sue Ridley)
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Andrew Fagg/Dales Countryside Museum
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Season 3
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Episode 3
Sue Ridley describes the unique location of Kexwith Farm in lower Swaledale. She humorously rejects the title of ‘farmer’s wife’, tells the story of the revival of a remnant of ancient woodland, and reveals how engagement with stewardship schemes has led to healthier stock and more grass.