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These sound bites have been recorded as part of the Dorset AONB Talking Tent project, celebrating 60 years as an outstanding landscape. The recordings capture a taste of what makes places special to the people who live, work here or pop over for a visit. The things we love about our favourite places are as varied as the landscapes themselves … listen on to hear these personal perspectives of why landscapes are very much part of your lives.

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Seatown - The Anchor Pub

How did the pebbles get up into the bank outside the Anchor Pub in Seaton?...

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Burton Bradstock

Mackerel fishing off the West Dorset coast

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Poundbury Hillfort

The forgotten hillfort on the outskirts of Dorchester

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Names

Mr Diffey talks about his surname and the long line of the Diffey family originally from Frampton/ Corfe Castle/ now living in Poole

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Hell Farm, North Chideock

Ghosts from battles past

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Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge offers a special place to explore, both above and below water.

Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge, Wareham, UK

Anne shares her favourite place of Kimmeridge Bay, with its distinct rocks, underwater trails and more

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Charmouth

Jane lives between London and Charmouth and talks to Sarah about what she loves along the coastline

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Walking old hillforts

From Sidmouth, Roger and Mary have been exploring local Dorset Hillforts/vale of Marshwood over lockdown

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Bere Regis

Growing up on a dairy farm outside Bere Regis

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Bridport

On relocating very recently

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Bridport in the future

Ruby discusses her future thoughts for the town of Bridport.

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Bridport life

Ruby shares her life in Bridport from her family working in the old net factories to modern day

Bridport Life

Allington Court, St Swithins Road, Bridport DT6 5DQ, UK

Ruby shares her life in Bridport from her family working in the old net factories to modern day

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Hills around Bridport

On life in Bridport and why Ann moved to the area seven years ago

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They are tricksy people that can lead you astray

Head into the ‘leopard’ light of the holloways and discover the the world of the Colpixies with storyteller Martin Maudsley

They are tricksy people that can lead you astray

Shute's Ln, Bridport DT6 6HF, UK

Head into the ‘leopard’ light of the holloways and discover the the world of the Colpixies with storyteller Martin Maudsley

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Why Colmers Hill has nine pine trees

Ever wondered why Colmers Hill nine pine trees are there? Martin tells the story behind this iconic landmark.

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What's left is purely the sounds of the sea

Geoff Parkes explains how a wild swim thirty years ago, in the waters off Durdle Door, shifted his perspective and changes his life.

What's left is purely the sounds of the sea

Durdle Door, West Lulworth, Wareham, UK

Geoff Parkes explains how a wild swim thirty years ago, in the waters off Durdle Door, shifted his perspective and changes his life.

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"Seasons are a reflection on what's going on in each of us."

Under the iconic Cerne Giant, Sarah Acton enjoys a conversation with Jane Still that weaves together the stars and saints and seasons.

Seasons are a reflection on what's going on in each of us.

Cerne Giant Viewpoint, Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, UK

Jane Still talks to Sarah Acton about the seasons and time for reflection.

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We are only stewards of this land

Martin Maudsley meets West Dorset cider-makers Penny and Oliver Strong.

We are only stewards of this land

Dorset Nectar Cider, Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport, UK

Martin meets West Dorset cider-makers Penny and Oliver Strong.

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Birdwalking

Bridport local, David Martin shares how he finds his personal connection with our world through a daily ritual of spending time with birds.

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The jigsaw of our landscape

Inspired by the layers of the landscape and witnessing seasonal change, Dave Dixon and Martin explore how walking enriches us with positivity and a sense of gratefulness for the places…

Jigsaw of the landscape

B3157, United Kingdom

Inspired by the layers of the landscape and witnessing seasonal change, Dave Dixon and Martin explore how walking enriches us with positivity and a sense of gratefulness for the places around us.

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Awash with buttercups!

Two participants of the Talking Tent Walkshop on 1st July talk to Sarah Acton about the landscape in summer.

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May Day Celebrations and reflections on Spring

Judi Moore talks to Sarah Acton after the Talking Tent Springtime Walk-shop on Black Down.

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Celebrating May Day with cowslips

Ann Sydney shares this May Day memory from Mary Follett, 90, from Bridport.

Talking about … Durlston walk-shop in May

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Talking Tent Walk-shop at Durlston Country Park

Ranger Ali Tuckey talks to Sarah Acton about some of the wildlife you may see at the walk-shop in May.

Let’s talk about Spring – May Day celebrations

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Memories of May Days past

Storyteller Martin Maudsley talks about what he loves about May Day

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What spring means to me - thoughts from Sarah Acton

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton talks about what spring means to her and encourages you to share your own thoughts and memories of spring.

Spring Readings by Sarah Acton

Shute's Ln, Bridport DT6 6HF, UK

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton reads from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes work about spring.

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Let's talk about Spring - Readings by Sarah Acton

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton reads from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes work about spring.

Spring Readings by Sarah Acton

Shute's Ln, Bridport DT6 6HF, UK

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton reads from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes work about spring.

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Let's talk about Spring - Walk-shops

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton invites you to join the Walk-shops in May

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Beaminster Tunnel

Richard Brown talks about one of the oldest tunnels of this type still in use and the relationship between landscape and engineering.

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Swyre Head

Richard Brown talks about his favourite place in the Dorset AONB

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Fossil Forest

Sally King talks about her favourite place

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Let's talk about Spring - beltane celebrations

Storyteller Martin Maudsley talks about beltane celebrations in May

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Giant Hill

Memories from Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

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Monmouth Beach

Memories of Monmouth Beach by Sarah Acton

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Hyde Hill

Tom Munro talks about his favourite place

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Test Seatown - The Anchor Pub

How did the pebbles get up into the bank outside the Anchor Pub in Seaton?...

Seatown - The Anchor Pub

Seatown, Bridport, UK

How did the pebbles get up into the bank outside the Anchor Pub in Seaton?...

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Test Burton Bradstock

Mackerel fishing off the West Dorset coast

Burton Bradstock

M7WM+2C Bridport, UK

Mackerel fishing off the West Dorset coast

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Test Poundbury Hillfort

The forgotten hillfort on the outskirts of Dorchester

Poundbury Hillfort

Poundbury Hillfort, Dorchester, UK

The forgotten hillfort on the outskirts of Dorchester

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Test Names

Mr Diffey talks about his surname and the long line of the Diffey family originally from Frampton/ Corfe Castle/ now living in Poole

Names

Corfe Castle, Wareham, UK

Mr Diffey talks about his surname and the long line of the Diffey family originally from Frampton/ Corfe Castle/ now living in Poole

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Test Hell Farm, North Chideock

Ghosts from battles past

Chideock

North Chideock, Bridport, UK

Ghosts from battles past

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Test Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge offers a special place to explore, both above and below water.

Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge, Wareham, UK

Kimmeridge offers a special place to explore, both above and below water.

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Test Charmouth

Jane lives between London and Charmouth and talks to Sarah about what she loves along the coastline

Charmouth

Charmouth, Bridport, UK

Jane lives between London and Charmouth and talks to Sarah about what she loves along the coastline

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Test Walking old hillforts

From Sidmouth, Roger and Mary have been exploring local Dorset Hillforts/vale of Marshwood over lockdown

Hillforts

Pilsdon Pen, Bridport, UK

From Sidmouth, Roger and Mary have been exploring local Dorset Hillforts/vale of Marshwood over lockdown

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Test Bere Regis

Growing up on a dairy farm outside Bere Regis

Bere Regis

Bere Heath, Bere Regis, Wareham, UK

Growing up on a dairy farm outside Bere Regis

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Test Bridport

On relocating very recently

Bridport

Hell Lane, North Chideock, Bridport, UK

On relocating very recently

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Test Bridport in the future

Ruby discusses her future thoughts for the town of Bridport.

Bridport in the future

Unnamed Road, Bridport DT6, UK

Ruby discusses her future thoughts for the town of Bridport.

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Test Bridport life

Ruby shares her life in Bridport from her family working in the old net factories to modern day

Bridport Life

Allington Court, St Swithins Road, Bridport DT6 5DQ, UK

Ruby shares her life in Bridport from her family working in the old net factories to modern day

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Test Hills around Bridport

On life in Bridport and why Ann moved to the area seven years ago

Bridport Hills

Colmer's Hill, Bridport, UK

On life in Bridport and why Ann moved to the area seven years ago

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Test They are tricksy people that can lead you astray

Head into the ‘leopard’ light of the holloways and discover the the world of the Colpixies with storyteller Martin Maudsley

They are tricksy people that can lead you astray

Shute's Ln, Bridport DT6 6HF, UK

Head into the ‘leopard’ light of the holloways and discover the the world of the Colpixies with storyteller Martin Maudsley

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Test Why Colmers Hill has nine pine trees

Ever wondered why Colmers Hill nine pine trees are there? Martin tells the story behind this iconic landmark.

Why Colmers Hill has nine pine trees

Colmer's Hill, Bridport, UK

Ever wondered why Colmers Hill nine pine trees are there? Martin tells the story behind this iconic landmark.

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Test What's left is purely the sounds of the sea

Geoff Parkes explains how a wild swim thirty years ago, in the waters off Durdle Door, shifted his perspective and changes his life.

What's left is purely the sounds of the sea

Durdle Door, West Lulworth, Wareham, UK

Geoff Parkes explains how a wild swim thirty years ago, in the waters off Durdle Door, shifted his perspective and changes his life.

Talking tent

Test "Seasons are a reflection on what's going on in each of us."

Under the iconic Cerne Giant, Sarah Acton enjoys a conversation with Jane Still that weaves together the stars and saints and seasons.

Seasons are a reflection on what's going on in each of us.

Cerne Giant Viewpoint, Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, UK

Under the iconic Cerne Giant, Sarah Acton enjoys a conversation with Jane Still that weaves together the stars and saints and seasons.

Talking tent

Test We are only stewards of this land

Martin Maudsley meets West Dorset cider-makers Penny and Oliver Strong.

We are only stewards of this land

Dorset Nectar Cider, Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport, UK

Martin Maudsley meets West Dorset cider-makers Penny and Oliver Strong.

Talking tent

Test Birdwalking

Bridport local, David Martin shares how he finds his personal connection with our world through a daily ritual of spending time with birds.

Birdwalking

Unnamed Road, Bridport DT6, UK

Bridport local, David Martin shares how he finds his personal connection with our world through a daily ritual of spending time with birds.

Talking tent

Test The jigsaw of our landscape

Inspired by the layers of the landscape and witnessing seasonal change, Dave Dixon and Martin explore how walking enriches us with positivity and a sense of gratefulness for the places…

Jigsaw of the landscape

B3157, United Kingdom

Inspired by the layers of the landscape and witnessing seasonal change, Dave Dixon and Martin explore how walking enriches us with positivity and a sense of gratefulness for the places…

Talking tent

Test Awash with buttercups!

Two participants of the Talking Tent Walkshop on 1st July talk to Sarah Acton about the landscape in summer.

Black Down

S W Coast Path, United Kingdom

Two participants of the Talking Tent Walkshop on 1st July talk to Sarah Acton about the landscape in summer.

Talking tent

Test May Day Celebrations and reflections on Spring

Judi Moore talks to Sarah Acton after the Talking Tent Springtime Walk-shop on Black Down.

Black Down

Hardy Monument, Dorchester, UK

Judi Moore talks to Sarah Acton after the Talking Tent Springtime Walk-shop on Black Down.

Talking tent

Test Celebrating May Day with cowslips

Ann Sydney shares this May Day memory from Mary Follett, 90, from Bridport.

Powerstock

Powerstock, Bridport, UK

Ann Sydney shares this May Day memory from Mary Follett, 90, from Bridport.

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Test Talking Tent Walk-shop at Durlston Country Park

Ranger Ali Tuckey talks to Sarah Acton about some of the wildlife you may see at the walk-shop in May.

Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

B3157, Bridport DT6 4PS, UK

Ranger Ali Tuckey talks to Sarah Acton about some of the wildlife you may see at the walk-shop in May.

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Test Memories of May Days past

Storyteller Martin Maudsley talks about what he loves about May Day

Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

B3157, Bridport DT6 4PS, UK

Storyteller Martin Maudsley talks about what he loves about May Day

Talking tent

Test What spring means to me - thoughts from Sarah Acton

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton talks about what spring means to her and encourages you to share your own thoughts and memories of spring.

Spring Readings by Sarah Acton

Shute's Ln, Bridport DT6 6HF, UK

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton talks about what spring means to her and encourages you to share your own thoughts and memories of spring.

Talking tent

Test Let's talk about Spring - Readings by Sarah Acton

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton reads from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes work about spring.

Spring Readings by Sarah Acton

Shute's Ln, Bridport DT6 6HF, UK

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton reads from Thomas Hardy and William Barnes work about spring.

Talking tent

Test Let's talk about Spring - Walk-shops

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton invites you to join the Walk-shops in May

Let's talk about Spring - Walk-shops

Hardy Monument, Dorchester, UK

Talking Tent host Sarah Acton invites you to join the Walk-shops in May

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Test Beaminster Tunnel

Richard Brown talks about one of the oldest tunnels of this type still in use and the relationship between landscape and engineering.

Beaminster Tunnel

Tunnel Road, Beaminster, UK

Richard Brown talks about one of the oldest tunnels of this type still in use and the relationship between landscape and engineering.

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Test Swyre Head

Richard Brown talks about his favourite place in the Dorset AONB

Swyre Head

Kingston, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5LP, UK

Richard Brown talks about his favourite place in the Dorset AONB

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Test Fossil Forest

Sally King talks about her favourite place

Fossil Forest

Fossil forest, Wareham, UK

Sally King talks about her favourite place

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Test Let's talk about Spring - beltane celebrations

Storyteller Martin Maudsley talks about beltane celebrations in May

Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

Dorchester DT2 7GY, UK

Storyteller Martin Maudsley talks about beltane celebrations in May

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Test Giant Hill

Memories from Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

Dorchester DT2 7GY, UK

Memories from Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

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Test Monmouth Beach

Memories of Monmouth Beach by Sarah Acton

Monmouth Beach

Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, UK

Memories of Monmouth Beach by Sarah Acton

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Test Hyde Hill

Tom Munro talks about his favourite place

Hyde Hill, Walditch

4-1 Walditch Rd, Bridport DT6 4LB, UK

Tom Munro talks about his favourite place