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Kebabs, Congas & Close Encounters
Episode 927th April 2026 • Herefordshire Hearsay • Herefordshire Hearsay
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🎙️ Episode 9: Kebabs, Congas & Close Encounters

Buckle up, because this episode is a proper mixed bag—in the best possible way. From tea-fuelled debates and nostalgic nights out, to aliens in Bromyard (yes, really), we’re covering it all.

🫖 Tea, Chat & Garden Gossip

We celebrate National Tea Day the only way we know how—with strong opinions and plenty of cups of the good stuff ☕

Builders’ tea vs posh tea leaves… there’s only one winner (or is there?)

A lovely catch-up in a beautiful garden with chickens, sunshine and great company

Why fruit tea smells amazing but never quite delivers

🕺 Throwback Nights & Dancefloor Moves

We take a trip down memory lane to Hereford’s iconic nightlife:

Sticky carpets, legendary clubs and late-night kebab runs

The unspoken art of dancing like nobody’s watching (even when they definitely are)

And yes… the conga makes an appearance

🌯 Kebabs, Cake & Questionable Choices

Food gets a mention (obviously):

The magical, homing-device powers of a post-night-out kebab

Carrot cake in the garden (a slightly more civilised option)

And a shocking confession… someone’s NEVER had a kebab 😱

🎭 Fancy Dress & Party Chaos

From Vikings to custard pie battles, we dive into party memories:

Why dressing up brings out your inner actor

The genius (and mess) of a custard pie party

And why we might just embrace fancy dress a bit more

👽 Bromyard’s Close Encounters

It wouldn’t be Herefordshire Hearsay without a bit of mystery…

Doug is back with MORE alien sightings 👀

Crop circles, cash points and a very suspicious “visitor”

We investigate further with a local postie who’s not entirely convinced

🎬 Lights, Camera… Extras!

We’ve got a plan—and it involves the big screen:

Why we’re signing up to be TV and film extras

The reality of background acting (no talking allowed!)

And why we’d probably ruin every scene by laughing

🚗 Driving Disasters & Life Lessons

We share some truly questionable driving experiences:

Learning to drive in chaos (and surviving it)

Cars with minds of their own

And why not everyone is cut out to be a high-speed pursuit driver 🚓

🎡 What’s On in Herefordshire

There’s loads happening locally, so get involved!

The historic Hereford May Fair (900 years old!)

Chilli Fest 🌶️ (for the brave)

Medieval jousting, spring festivals and family fun days

And a brilliant free community event where phones are down and fun is up 🙌

👀 Coming Up Next…

We’ll be out and about again:

Testing a famous breakfast 🍳

Visiting local spots and uncovering more stories

And, of course… keeping an eye on Bromyard 👽

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook & Instagram to keep up with all the latest from Herefordshire Hearsay.

Until next time… keep the tea strong and your eyes on the skies 😉

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Episode 9 - Where you can find things:

00:00.000 Welcome

00:18.000 What have we been up to?

03:47.000 Mark Griffiths - The Story Seat

04:22.000 Tea, Chat & Garden Gossip

09:05.000 Kebabs, Cake & Questionable Choices

10:10.000 Fancy Dress & Party Chaos

12:12.000 Throwback Nights & Dancefloor Moves

15:21.000 Bromyard’s Close Encounters

19:27.000 Lights, Camera… Extras!

22:41.000 Driving Disasters & Life Lessons

26:46.000 What’s On in Herefordshire

30:32.000 That's it for now!

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