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The Green Pledge @ Gloucestershire Archives

The Green Pledge @ Gloucestershire Archives

By: The Green Pledge team
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Welcome to the Green Pledge podcast from Gloucestershire Archives. Travel with us through time to discover stories of local people who’ve protected nature and addressed climate change.

We’ll dive into the historic archive bringing to light our environmental past, to reflect on the present, and imagine what our future could be.

It is important to us to capture a wide range of voices for the archives. The views that can be heard in the interviews are the contributors own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the archive.

Want to find out more about the project: The Green Pledge Project | Gloucestershire Archives

Project made possible thanks to National Lottery Heritage Funding.

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Episodes
  • Episode 13 - Ian Boyd
    Dec 8 2025

    Ian Boyd is the third generation of farmers at Whittington Lodge Farm in the Cotswold Hills near Cheltenham.

    The Farm looks after a herd of organic, pasture fed, Hereford Cattle. Ian works alongside his wife Cathy. Their daughter Steph has now taken over the farm.

    The farm’s focus has dramatically changed over the years from concentrating on production for maximum yield to working in harmony with wildlife and the environment.


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    53 mins
  • Ep 12 - Cate Cody
    Mar 5 2025

    Cate Cody lives in Tewkesbury and is a Green Party member. She's on the local town, borough, and county council. Cate has initiated an abundance of green projects, including Plastic Free Tewkesbury, Toads on the Road, and repair cafes.

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    56 mins
  • Episode 11 - Empowering Futures
    Feb 21 2025

    Empowering Futures is a care farm in Hambrook, South Gloucestershire. Their mission is to use horticulture and animal therapy to create positive meaningful changes to the lives of people living in the local community who are living with disabilities, who are vulnerable, isolated or disadvantaged. They are passionate about relieving social exclusion, increasing wellbeing and reducing the disparity between those with and without disabilities in employment. And they do all of this through the dedication of caring, sensitive staff and the power of being in nature.

    For further information visit https://empoweringfutures.co.uk/our-services-and-training


    To make your own pledge for nature and the environment visit https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives/our-projects/the-green-pledge-project/public-pledge/

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    24 mins
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