Val Moncur - The Woman Who Saved Bisto for Britain!
Valerie Moncur is a delightful, long term resident of our beautiful village. Her modest demeanour belies the interesting career she had when she was working. She was a leading woman at a time when the business world was much more male dominated than it is today.
24 Jun 2026
Rue Morency - Movie Special Effects Guy
Rue Morency works on special effects in the movie business . If you've seen an exploding building or a 14th Century castle siege with burning boulders flying over the battlements then Rue may well have been behind it and it's not AI stuff it's real fire! He and his wife Olivia recently moved to our beautiful village. So have a listen to find out what their first impressions of Sonning are and also hear about the movie stars Rue works with.
17 Jul 2025
Up the Swans! Swan Upping at Sonning
Join us as we catch up with David Barber, His Majesty's Swan Marker, at the annual swan upping event on the River Thames. David shares the history of swan upping dating back to the 12th century, its evolution into a conservation and education activity, and the intricate process of safely capturing and marking mute swans. Learn about the involvement of the Worshipful Companies of Vintners and Dyers, and the efforts to monitor and protect these majestic birds along the 79-mile journey from Sunbury to Abingdon. Don't miss David's recount of his 32 years of service and the ceremonial aspects of this unique tradition.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:32 The Tradition of Swan Upping
01:07 The Process of Swan Upping
01:37 Ownership and Marking of Swans
03:28 Public Engagement and Education
04:26 David Barber's Role and Experience
07:01 Conclusion and Farewell
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