Episode 5
Countryfile spin-off series unveiling the secrets of spring. Keeley Donovan visits an inspirational project in the north east of England tackling loneliness and isolation in OAPs.
In the final episode of the season, Keeley is in the north east of England visiting an inspirational project which uses chickens to tackle loneliness and isolation in our OAPs. Margherita is in Somerset discovering first-hand the healing power of flowers. Jules takes a look at the sort of house we might all be living in in the future. Paul shares his wisdom as he reflects on the highs and lows of a year trying to live the good life. And John bids farewell to Devon in style, as he unveils a new statue by a local artist on Lynmouth seafront to celebrate its walking heritage.
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Hen Power
A charity initiative involving chickens and creative arts has gone global but its humble beginnings began in a sheltered housing community in Gateshead. Keeley Donovan joins a group of residents nicknamed the 鈥榟ensioners鈥� to learn how the project has changed their lives and find out just how popular 鈥楬enPower鈥� has become.
Flower Power
Spring is in the air and flowers are in bloom. But could they offer more to us than just a splash of colour? Historically many medicines came from plants and today their healing qualities are just as relevant as ever. Margherita Taylor is in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside to meet herbalist Julian Barnard to discover the perfect remedies that you could find in your back garden.
Buckfastleigh Sheep
Buckfastleigh has long been the centre of Devon鈥檚 wool trade and today the same age old practices are used to transform muddy sheep鈥檚 wool into beautiful fleeces. Anita meets Geoff Woods from Devonia, Britain鈥檚 oldest established sheepskin tannery, to see the whole process from start to finish.
Eco Homes
Jules Hudson travels to Pembrokeshire to visit a pioneering new settlement of solar powered houses. He meets with the new tenants and learns what life is like in the homes of the future.聽聽
General Round Up
A look at the ups and downs of the first year of life as a smallholder for Paul Martin and his family.聽
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Craven |
| Presenter | Keeley Donovan |
| Presenter | Jules Hudson |
| Presenter | Paul Martin |
| Presenter | Margherita Taylor |
| Series Producer | Rebecca Nunn |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
Broadcast
- Fri 2 Jun 2017 09:15