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Down on the Farm Podcast with Henry Carpenter

Down on the Farm Podcast with Henry Carpenter

By: Henry Carpenter
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Down on the farm podcast brings people from all walks of life down to the farm for an open chat about their passions, goals amongst many other things. Hosted by Henry Carpenter, a presenter and public speaker from Herefordshire who brings his own twist to questions and attempts to get a few laughs as well. The podcast is unique as Henry brings his guests into his own space which is the farm to open up to the listeners.

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Episodes
  • S3 EP4 Restart Africa changing the lives of African children
    Feb 28 2026

    Restart Africa is a charity based in the beautiful Nakuru county in Kenya, The charity rescues some of the worst children's cases, rehome and look after them at there centre. Show the children love, support and care as well as putting them through high education. From the ages of nursery to university level.

    The charity was started in 2007 by Mary Coulson MBE who couldn't bare to see the effects of the civil war in that same year hence opening a small shack in town starting with six boys and no money. Fast forward over 15 years the charity now has its official centre with boarding houses, offices, classrooms, kitchens, gardens and much more! Currently looking after over 100 children.

    In the episode we speak to a mix of staff, volunteers and the charity founder Mary Coulson MBE. So many life lessons learnt so give it a listen.

    Restart Africa socials: @restartafrica

    Restart Africa website: www.restartafrica.org

    Apply to volunteer email: volunteer@restartafrica.org

    DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

    Henry Carpenter socials: @henrycarpenter2

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    31 mins
  • S3 EP3 Elliott Gibson following your life ambition
    Jan 31 2026

    One of the most tricky things growing up is sticking with and following your life ambition. Elliott is a great example of not giving up and wanting to achieve the goals he has set out for himself in work. Since a very young age growing up on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands he has dreamed of becoming a pilot.

    Applying for flight school while studying for his A levels in the UK he has now after hard work and determination qualified and gained his comercial Pilots licence at just the age of 19. He shares his experience and advice to young people the same age and to the listeners of how you can adapt to keep going. A high flyer (excuse the pun) but also a hard working young lad joins us for this episode.

    Elliott Gibson socials: @bvisimpilot

    Henry Carpenter socials: @henrycarpenter2

    DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

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    21 mins
  • S3 EP2 Stuart Anderson MP backing British agriculture and rural communities
    Jan 17 2026

    MP for South Shropshire Stuart Anderson. Starting at a young age in the Army facing a life changing injury after being shot in the foot at 17, he has gone onto have a great Army/political career.

    From being shadow of ministry of defence to lord commissioner and now an MP he has had experience in many different roles within politics. Stuart does his best to make awareness about supporting British agriculture and rural communities among South Shropshire and beyond. Also now promoting Midlands Air Ambulance first farmer on scene safety course. Stuart opens up about his mental health struggles and how that has shaped his journey. A great chat with a great man.

    Stuart Anderson contact:stuart.anderson.mp@parliament.uk 0207 219 3000

    Mental health support links: Time to Talk Day | Donate To Mind Now & Get Your Pin Badge | MIND

    Two Pints Deep

    Henry carpenter socials: @henrycarpenter2

    DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

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    35 mins
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