BBC Radio 4 - Open Country - Freemining FOD (General)

by Gordon , Friday, November 14, 2008, 22:38 (5924 days ago)

Today's 'Open Country' programme was all about the revival of freemining in the Forest. It can be heard again on BBC Radio 4 on 20 Nov at 1.30 p.m., or by Listen Again at:

www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/progs/listenagain.shtml

One big problem is that local maternity units have been closed and all hospital births are directed to Gloucester. This means that the qualification of being born (in the 100ths of St. Briavels ?)for a freeminer can only be realised with a home confinement.

Gordon