Author: Natalie Doig

"Science and sorcery." It's a quote from a beekeeper I saw on the TV, about how he sees the work he does keeping bees, a balance between science and sorcery. For me it also sums up my experience of life, my interests and my outlook. I love photography which is a perfect blend of science and sorcery, using light and technology to create magical images. But when I'm not taking photos you'll find me making the podcast Weird in the Wade. I'm also often to be found writing, reading, knitting, riding my mountain bike or drinking coffee watching the world go by. By day I fight for disability rights, equality and inclusion for all.

Show Notes: The Beast of Silsoe, a new witness to the Haunting of the Golden Pheasant and other cases.

December 19, 2024 Natalie DoigLeave a comment

Below are some links to further information about big cat sightings and other information mentioned in the bonus episode. The Beast of Silsoe Pheasants on a path at Wrest Park, Silsoe Huffington Post Beast of Silsoe article: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-beast-of-silsoe-villagers-warned-of-credible-sighting-of-labrador-sized-big-cat_uk_57bc5f4de4b0f78b2b4ba8ca Hybrid Panther sighting in Aberdeenshire: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hybrid-panther-caught-camera-prowling-31417269#ICID=Android_TMNewsApp_AppShare Link to Owen Staton's Time Between Times podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/time-between-times-storytelling-with-owen-staton/id1573244734 ITV programme… Continue reading Show Notes: The Beast of Silsoe, a new witness to the Haunting of the Golden Pheasant and other cases.

New Witness to the most haunted pub in Biggleswade

December 16, 2024 Natalie DoigLeave a comment

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pb2cr-176f614 This stocking filler of an episode is packed full of new witnesses and updates to previous cases. In today’s episode we’ll hear from a new witness to the haunting of the Golden Pheasant. It's a chance to set the story straight about one of the hauntings I covered in that episode. There’s new information… Continue reading New Witness to the most haunted pub in Biggleswade

22. Haunted Theatres: Show notes, links and further reading

November 25, 2024November 23, 2024 Natalie Doig1 Comment

The Bigg Theatre We start the show at the Bigg Theatre and if you'd like to know more about the theatre then check out their website here. You can also read about the history of the building, once the town hall here. Nat outside the Bigg Theatre in Biggleswade Peppers Ghost The show opens with… Continue reading 22. Haunted Theatres: Show notes, links and further reading

22. Haunted Theatres

November 25, 2024 Natalie DoigLeave a comment

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3vmvy-174b70e They say every theatre has a ghost. Nat embarks on an investigation to see if this is true. Starting with the newest theatre in Biggleswade, the Bigg Theatre. Once a town hall, then a petrol station, department store and a restaurant, it seems the Bigg Theatre building has a long history associated with performance… Continue reading 22. Haunted Theatres

Wait, What? Weird in the Wade is on BBC Sounds!

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Natalie Doig4 Comments

That's right you can now listen to Weird in the Wade on BBC Sounds If you're an existing listener it's important to know that the BBC are starting with Weird in the Wade's back catalogue. On the 28th October the first ever 6 episodes of the podcast go live on BBC Sounds. Then every Monday… Continue reading Wait, What? Weird in the Wade is on BBC Sounds!

Show Notes and links: Haunted Henlow Camp

October 28, 2024October 27, 2024 Natalie DoigLeave a comment

Video of Balloon Jumping Including Brainy Dobbs and Nellie Odell Here's a link to the article about this in the Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/sport-balloon-jumping-180958805 And here is the Pathe News reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCzgK3jEFE Here's a BBC Halloween article which includes the Brainy Dobbs story as an unusual haunting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37717362 RAF Henlow History Here's a link to the… Continue reading Show Notes and links: Haunted Henlow Camp

21. Haunted Henlow Camp

October 28, 2024 Natalie DoigLeave a comment

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vcfs7-171de32 In this episode we travel to RAF Henlow where phantom footsteps in the snow, and a poltergeist are said to be linked to a daring pioneer of parachuting in the 1920s. We'll learn about the hauntings, and this airman's dare devil antics which tragically led to his untimely death. Nat Doig also shares some… Continue reading 21. Haunted Henlow Camp

20. JF Hunt The Victorian Medium Who Worked With Shakespeare’s Ghost

September 30, 2024October 27, 2024 Natalie DoigLeave a comment

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-frkup-16e9dcc 19th Century spiritualism is at the heart of this episode which we'll explore through the exploits of a Biggleswade medium who believed he was in direct contact with the spirit of William Shakespeare. John Francis Hunt, who we met in the previous episode, was an extraordinary man, he pursued justice, sought out buried treasure… Continue reading 20. JF Hunt The Victorian Medium Who Worked With Shakespeare’s Ghost