Afloat on birdsong, hawthorn petals and young leaves
Nighttime on Still Waters

Nighttime on Still Waters

This is the Narrowboat 'Erica' narrowcasting into the night from somewhere on Britain's canals and waterways.
A podcast that gently explores life afloat (and on land), the elements, nature, and, most of all, the beauties of the night.
Perfect night-time listening.

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Recent Episodes

The Sun that Shone on Eden (still shines upon us here)
Natural World (General) Philosophy/reflective

The Sun that Shone on Eden (still shines upon us here)

May 28, 2023

Come with me for a walk by the canal and I will show you something wonderful! This week we explore how names and memories have the power to root and reinforce our connections with home and tell us something very important ab…

A Nightingale Sang (and the world listened)
Natural World (General) History (General) Natural World (Birds)

A Nightingale Sang (and the world listened)

May 21, 2023

This week marked the anniversary of what has been considered by many to be one of the most important cultural events of the twentieth century. Tonight, we try to recapture that moment and explore why its power to move still …

Up on the Roof (Waiting for the rain)
Soundscapes, Natural World (General) Natural World (Birds) Natural World (Flora)

Up on the Roof (Waiting for the rain)

May 14, 2023

We are back! Spring sunshine and showers are transforming the fields and the canal and it is wonderful to be behind the microphone once again! The roof of a narrowboat can acts as a special extra room offering you panoramic …

The Three of Seven (At the conclave of oaks)
Natural World (General) Natural World (Flora)

The Three of Seven (At the conclave of oaks)

March 26, 2023

Tonight's episode will be the last for awhile. I am trying to juggle too many things and I am not coping. I hope to be back soon. Thank you for all your support it means and has meant so much to me xx Tonight, the clouds are…

When blackbirds learn to sing
Natural World (General) Philosophy/reflective Literature,

When blackbirds learn to sing

March 19, 2023

After a blustery week of wild, mad, March weather, why not join us tonight as we enjoy a sunny moment beside the canal and contemplate on the powerful word-play of some very old Celtic bards. Journal entry : 17th March, Frid…

Night Swimming (After the snows)
Boat Life Natural World (General) Night Time

Night Swimming (After the snows)

March 12, 2023

Curl up with us tonight as we enjoy the warmth of a cosy cabin as snow gives way to sweeping rain and our stove glows brightly in the gathering darkness. Journal entry : 10th March, Friday “The convocation of oaks rises to m…

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Photograph standing towards the stern of the Erica and looking up to the bow. It is dusk and the lights are showing in the windows