Welcome back to the podcast. Today, I'm delighted to be chatting with Mid Wales artist Sara Philpot here in the backyard.

Sara is a painter, printmaker and weaver whose work is exhibited throughout Britain. Living and working in Mid Wales, her art explores the botanical and the human.

Alongside her painting practice, Sara is an accomplished printmaker who has frequently collaborates with poets and writers. Her work with renowned private presses including Gwasg Gregynog and the Old Stile Press features in many national collections.

Recently, Sara moved into an old weaver's cottage, adding another thread to a lifelong connection with traditional craft and making. It's a move that feels especially fitting for an artist whose work is rooted in stories, materials and the connections between people, place and nature.

In our conversation, we learn about the inspirations behind her work, and how the landscapes and stories of Wales continue to influence her artistic vision. So settle in and enjoy my conversation with Sara Philpot.

Producer

Polly Lovegrove

Get in touch with us

pollylovegrovephotography@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tucked away on Canal Road in the heart of Newtown, Canal Road Stores might look like a modest corner shop from the outside, but step through the door and you’ll discover a treasure trove of products from around the world. I recently sat down with Muralee and Devika, the husband and wife team behind the business, who have called Newtown home for the past 36 years after originally arriving from Sri Lanka. Alongside running the shop, they also operate UStrike, the hugely popular Mid Wales tourist attraction based in the old Agricultural House building in Newtown. Passionate about food, nutrition, and cooking, the couple have recently introduced an exciting range of Asian ingredients and speciality products to their store, offering customers not only something different, but also friendly advice and inspiration on how to cook with ingredients many people may never have encountered before.

Producer

Polly Lovegrove

Get in touch with us

pollylovegrovephotography@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Nothing Wasted, a heartfelt conversation with Glenys about growing up in post-war Britain, raising six children, building a life through hard work, and finding peace in Mid Wales. From back-to-back houses in Stockport to running shops, surviving on very little, and learning to read later in life, this is a story full of resilience, humour, honesty, and warmth.

Producer

Polly Lovegrove

Get in touch with us

pollylovegrovephotography@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.