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ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

I set up this website many years ago in order to share podcasts of the BBC radio programme called The Archers. Back then podcasts were only kept in the BBC’s archive for 1 week, so if you wanted to catch up on some missing episodes after a holiday etc. then there was no opportunity to do so.

By December 2018 I had almost made up my ming to gave up running this omnibus catch up service because it was costing me time and money and I had no idea how many people actually used the service. Then a lovely couple from America, Mr & Mrs Wade, contacted me to offer a contribution towards the running costs. It was a very kind offer but I did not feel comfortable accepting money so I asked them to make a donation to charity. They chose the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation and the next thing I saw was that they had donated $150!

That started me thinking. I know that there were a lot of Archer fans who were keen on my catch up podcast service, so I wondered if visitors would be willing to donate towards charity to use the site. By April 2019 I decided to ‘bite the bullet’ and only offer the downloads to people who donated to one of the charities that I set up on the website. I was mindful that either the site would start to generate income for some good causes, or nobody would want to make a donation and I could close the website. Either way, the fate of the Archers podcast catch up service would hinge on what happened.

And there you have it… quite clearly the site is popular and brings enormous enjoyment to many around the world, but equally important, the generosity of the Archer fans have donated over £36,000 so far, and hopefully, if the BBC are kind enough to not close me down, then this site can continue helping a lot of people.

 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PLUMBERS.

With many years of experience I know what makes a really good plumber and so do my customers. Value for money is key but only a part. A good plumber will have years of plumbing experience and be naturally honest so that they can advise their customers ways to save money without compromise. Trust is paramount and good communication essential. But when it comes down to the actual work then skill is key. You need a plumber who takes pride in their work and who is respectful of your property.

If you are having any gas or boiler work done then you MUST ask to see your plumber’s Gas Safe Registration card, and make sure that it states that they are qualified to work on your appliance. Sadly there are still quite a few plumbers who carry out work illegally and therefore put people at risk.

Don’t let a plumber start work without seeing their public liability insurance. Accidents can happen to even the best of us, and if it does then you need to be sure that you and your property are protected.

DON’T take a chance with just any plumber. At the end of the day you want to feel that you have had good value for money, so if you like what was done, feel confident that it was done well, got on well with your plumber and trust them… then THAT is what makes good value for money.

I am now retired but can recommend a couple of plumbers who have my confidence.

THIS AREA IS LOCKED

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THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
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THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
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THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
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THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
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THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
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THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
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TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Blood Cancer UK

Sponsor: Peter Robertson

This campaign is sponsored by Peter Robertson who is keen to bring to our attention this charity that has meant so much to him. Any cancer is horrible, but if you have been affected by blood cancer, or know anyone close to you who has, then please consider supporting this charity with your donation.

 

This is what the charity has to say...

 

We're a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. We do this by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. Right now, our community is funding 360 researchers and staff across the UK who are searching for the next breakthrough. The day we will beat blood cancer is now in sight and the researchers are determined to finish the job.

 

To visit their website please click here

 

If you have a password... Click Here
 
Benefiting Fans and Charities alike...
SO FAR YOU GUYS HAVE DONATED
£31,628 as at the end of 2024!
 

I put my time and money into creating this website for just 2 reasons... Firstly so that YOU, the Archer's fans can enjoy listening to all of the storylines since the podcasts began, and secondly, so that a few good causes can benefit from your generosity via a donation to their charities.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that means digging deep into your pockets, but I believe that not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

Remember... Your donation brings others HAPPINESS!   Happiness

Donate
Business or Charity Advert

You can pledge £25 to your favourite charity and ask me to display it in the podcast area so that other people can also donate.
 
That way you could turn your £25+ donation into £,000's for the benefit of a charity!
 
or
 
You can simply display your company advert on our site...

 
To get in touch please click here

THIS AREA IS LOCKED

To view these pages please contact me for the password...
.

 
Charity or Business Advert

You can pledge £50 to your favourite charity and ask me to display it in the podcast area so that other people can also donate.
 
That way you could turn a £50+ donation into £000's for the benefit of your particular charity!

 
or
 
If you are a business, I may consider an advert...
 
To get in touch please click here

WARNING !
A picture tells a 1000 words. Serenata Flowers delivered this appalling bunch of flowers literally by throwing them over our garden gate for me to discover on the wet path a few hours later. Within minutes of seeing the embarrassment that they had sent, I had thrown them in our garden waste bin!
 

Serenata Flowers

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
MacMillan Cancer Support

Sponsor: Kim Dyas

Kim wrote this to me… “I had 2 very close friends who died of cancer and I spent many hours at their bedsides. The end of life nursing provided by Macmillan is quite extraordinary.” I imagine that this is a feeling echoed by many.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
St Martins In The Field

Sponsor: Dr Stephanie Hart

St Martins In The Field helps thousands of people every year to move away from, and stay off, the streets of London by tackling the underlying causes of rough sleeping as well as offering practical help.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Sponsor: Alan Goodenough

The RNLI will put their own lives on the line to save yours! It’s a hard and dangerous job and they are all very much the unsung heroes of our communities.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Refuge

Sponsor: Karen Reid

The story-line about Rob & Helen certainly focused our minds on mental and physical abuse, but sadly it's not uncommon and the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 have made this dreadful situation worse today than ever before.

Refuge is a United Kingdom charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. We all know the Rob and Helen story-line in the Archers, but this is for real!

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Barnardos

Sponsor: Vivienne Cusop

Believe in Children...

Barnardo’s is a British charity founded by Thomas John Barnardo in 1866, to care for vulnerable children. They support children who have been abused and help them feel safe again.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Solving Kids Cancer

Sponsor: Diana Thomas

Helping those affected by neuroblastoma, an often aggressive and deadly childhood cancer, through Family support, gaining access to treatment, research and campaigning.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Greenpeace

Sponsor: Anonymous
Taking Action When Others Won't...
 

Rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity. Our climate is breaking down and destructive industries continue to threaten our forests, oceans and air. But together we can overcome these challenges.

 

I am asking you to donate £10 or more to one of the charities in exchange for receiving this year's password. I appreciate that I am asking some of you to dig deep into your pockets, but I really believe that the majority supports such a move because not only do the podcasts bring pleasure, but there is also pleasure knowing that you are helping someone else. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me but I do get a great deal of pleasure knowing that I am bringing some happiness to fans and charities alike.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
TO ACCESS THE PODCASTS YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS YEAR'S PASSWORD. If you don't have a password and would like to get one, all you have to do is to make a donation of £10 or more, via this website, to one of the selected charities. When you do that, you will receive an automated email giving you the password.

Please remember to ONLY donate via this link otherwise you will not receive the automated email giving you your password!
Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation

Sponsor: Kevin & Andrea Wade

This charity was the first charity on this site and therefor responsible for changing the focus of my Archers Omnibus Catch-up Service to that of fund raising.

 

The Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation are using the power of cricket, outdoor recreation and our unique historic setting to create magical experiences that gives young people the tools and confidence they need to learn, grow and succeed.

 

To visit their website please click here

 
Benefiting Fans and Charities alike...
Thanks entirely to you guys, this site has raised over £31,628 (as at end 2024) for good causes!

If you would like to download and listen to this podcast then you will need to get this year's password by donating £10 or more to one of the supported charities. ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to the charity and is paid through the JustGiving portal, nothing is paid to me. I do this for the pleasure of bringing enjoyment to Archers fans and helping a few charities at the same time.

 

To donate just click on your chosen 'donate' button showing on all podcasts from 2019, or click here to see a list of all the charities.

View List Of Charities

 
If you already have a password then