Scilly Stories
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Podcast Overview
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Kylie and Erica chat to a range of people about living in the Isles of Scilly, a group of islands off the Cornish Coast in the UK. What local traditions are there? How resilient is the island community? How does life on Scilly differ to that of the mainland? An informal and friendly show that celebrates island life and the people of Scilly. </span></p>
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10/9/2025
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February 18, 2026
Episode 11. Alba Williams
“I love everything about Scilly, I really do…I go down the road, everybody knows my name… I know everybody [and] everybody says hello.” During this episode, we chatted with Alba Williams who moved to Scilly in the 60s with her husband, Roger, a PE teacher, and their two young children. Alba is Spanish by birth but grew up in rural France. Despite spending time in Wales and Dorset beforehand, she said that arriving in Scilly felt unlike anything else she knew. However, she loved the sea and the people and really took to island life. Although her children are now grown up and live away and Roger has died, Alba remains in Scilly. She said she briefly considered moving away but changed her mind. Alba appreciates the island community, regularly meeting with friends, walking far and wide across the islands and taking part in local activities. We hope you enjoy hearing her Scilly story.
January 20, 2026
Episode 10. Derek Perkins
“I came here for a holiday and I thought well this is very nice, I’ll stop here!”In this episode, we speak with 99 year old Derek Perkins who has spent most of his life on St Martin’s, having arrived on the island during the war when his father was stationed on the island as a coastguard. It was interesting to hear his experiences of the war and some of the differences between life on Scilly over eighty years ago and life now. Derek also talks fondly of his wife, Gladys, who was born on St Martin’s and who sadly died last year. *** See photos on the Scilly Stories social media pages: http://facebook.com/scillystoriespodcast https://www.instagram.com/scillystoriespodcast *** Find out more about hosts, Kylie and Erica: www.salakeefarm.co.uk www.ericahicks.co.uk www.tamariskscilly.co.uk
January 8, 2026
Episode 9. Avril Mumford
“If gossip upsets you, don’t come and live in Scilly! …. I always used to say, ‘If they’re talking about me, they’re giving someone else a rest!’” We just loved this quote from Avril Mumford when we spoke with her recently about island life! Avril moved to Scilly with her parents while she was still at school, after her father, Doctor Bell, took on the role as the only doctor on the islands. It was interesting to hear all about how she went on her rounds with him and how different things were during that time. Avril later married Clive Mumford and we enjoyed hearing what life was like in the papershop, the beating heart of the island community. We also hear how being in the newsagent’s helped her to understand the needs of islanders when she represented Scilly as a councillor, a role which she continues to do to this day. Avril was inspiring to listen to and we can only hope to be as fun, hardworking and engaging as her when we get to 83! *** See photos on the Scilly Stories social media pages: http://facebook.com/scillystoriespodcast https://www.instagram.com/scillystoriespodcast Find out more about what the hosts, Kylie and Erica, do in their day-to-day lives on Scilly: www.salakeefarm.co.uk www.ericahicks.co.uk www.tamariskscilly.co.uk
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- What is Scilly Stories?
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Kylie and Erica chat to a range of people about living in the Isles of Scilly, a group of islands off the Cornish Coast in the UK. What local traditions are there? How resilient is the island community? How does life on Scilly differ to that of the mainland? An informal and friendly show that celebrates island life and the people of Scilly. </span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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