Recording 1106 - January the 7th 2026

News for this edition come from the Evesham Journals of the 18th and 25th of December and 1st of January 2026 and Evesham Observers of the 19th of December and 2nd of January 2026.

Articles include how fire crew heroes stepped up to save Honeybourne's Santa and a lovely 'Winters Tail' story of the annual pooch parade at The Valley. Local pub helps to keep families warm with their coat rail and 100's attend Badsey's annual festive celebration. Illegal immigrant workers arrested and warning of Avian flue fears for birds in local parks are amongst the early news stories of 2026.

In today's recording we have Family Announcements, What's On, our Sports Report and our first Book Review of the year. 'Sharp Objects' a psychological thriller debut novel by Gillian Flynn.

In addition to birthday wishes to our Listeners' we also include a few well know figures who celebrate a Christmas Day birthday along with some notable Christmas Day events going back in history.