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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 5h

As part of Biggleswade Town Council's Oktoberfest and Halloween celebrations join me and for a ghost stories and haunting music night at the White Hart Biggleswade in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets are free but please book link and details below whitehartghosts.eventbrite.co.uk

Ghost Stories with Nat Doig — live storytelling at White Hart, Biggleswade, Tuesday 27 October 7:30 PM, featuring singer Jennifer Burman; candlelit illustration with a ghostly wisp of smoke above a burning candle, books and foliage; proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 7h

🛸 Weird in the Wade Patrons have a new bonus episode out today! I chat with Paul Gledhill about UAPs (UFOs) including the Belgian Flap! 🛸 www.patreon.com/WeirdintheWa...

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21 Bonus episode: UAP Chat with Paul Gledhill by Weird in the Wade on Patreon. Join Weird in the Wade's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I will do but so far the local firefighters have said the higher ups aren’t keen on this type of thing.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚒 Fire! 🚒 I'm looking for a fire fighter to chat with me for the podcast, it can be anonymously. It's about why spontaneous human combustion was such a fear in the 1970s and 80s and why we now know that it isn't really a thing. If you're interested please get in touch details are in my bio! Thanks

Single candle flame steady above a charred wick against a dark background, casting a warm, meditative glow that evokes calm and quiet reflection.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Looking for something wonderful to listen to? Looking for an environmental folktale that will transport you and make you think? Then Kerry Ryan’s beautiful audio drama The Song of Mhorra on Apple podcasts is for you. It’s wonderful. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...

A beach in the foreground with sea weed and sand, the Firth of Forth silvery and rippling with the hills of Edinburgh in the distance and large yellow structures on the shore in the distance. A bird flies above the hills and the sky is cloud with strips of white.

Beach with sand, stones and seaweed and a harbour wall with an old boat shed on top. The sky is blue with strips of white clouds.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new Biggleswade Ghost Walk is now live for bookings. To celebrate the Town Council's Oktoberfest and Halloween celebrations I'll be running my usual ghost walk on Monday 26th October! Check out my eventbrite page for details and tickets. ghostwalkbiggleswade.eventbrite.co.uk

Middle-aged woman gestures with an open palm while speaking on a street, wearing a mustard-yellow cape over a patterned sweater and dangling earring, a blurred storefront behind her.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I visited the Wemyss Ware cats in Kirkcaldy yesterday or should that be Kitcaldy 😸 They’ve been on a summer trail but were auctioned off yesterday. Apparently Elton John wanted one!

A close up of a black and white cat face with big green eyes.

Me standing next to a large cat statue on a plinth the cat is gold with flowers painted on it. I’m smiling and wearing a denim jacket.

A close-up of the side of a cat statue this one is pale green with red toadstools and delicate flowers on it

A large white cat statue with purple Files painted on it in an open square with a large house behind it

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Imagine my surprise whilst reading my copy of Evelyn Hollow’s latest book the brilliant “Hollow’s Hauntology” when I came across Weird in the Wade recommended as a further resource! Thank you so much Evelyn 🖤💕🖤💕🖤

A page with further resources written on it and a list of podcasts including Astonishing Legends, into the fog, uncanny and weird in the wade. There’s a purple heart drawn next to weird in the wade.

An illustration from the book of The Morrigan which looks like Evelyn.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Oh amazing! Have a brilliant time!

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🛸Flying Saucer Friday🛸 today for ⚡️Flashback Friday⚡️ Next week’s Patreon exclusive episode is a deep dive into UFOs /UAPs with a very special guest. Watch this space for more info. Why not go back to episode 2 of the pod and listen to Flying Saucers Over Biggleswade.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Wait for the sparkles of water! Rocks below the harbour at high tide.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s a little dreich this morning in Fife, but here’s a beautiful orange rose from our holiday cottage garden to brighten your morning.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On Friday last week I gave a talk on haunted libraries at Biggleswade library. I know some of you couldn’t get tickets in time as they’re very limited for space there. Well the good news is I’ll be doing the talk again next year! Watch this space 👻📚

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I love the east coast main line north of Newcastle.

A green tractor ploughs a dark, freshly turned field in the foreground while gulls swirl behind it. Beyond the field, a tidal river winds across mudflats toward a small coastal town with colourful terraced houses and a church spire, with a wooded hill and a stone arched bridge to the left. The sea lies on the horizon under a deep blue sky with wispy clouds and a large white cloud at top right.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ghost crab is here to tell you I'm off to the seaside so may not be posting as much over the next week, or I may post more but it will be from bonny Scotland! (cool photo by Rushenb)

Ghost crab standing on a sandy beach facing the camera with eyestalks raised and one oversized white claw lifted, shallow blue water and a blurred shoreline visible in the background.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Of course I meant 1981 - I’m not really that old!

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m sure I remember seeing the lion at whipsnade zoo lit up in 1891. It’s such a lovely beds / Bucks landmark. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Whipsnade Zoo lion to be lit weekly through autumn and winter

More than 2,000 bulbs are being used to light the 147m-long (483ft) hillside landmark.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

a non conformist burial ground. Grave stones were still standing in its car park in the 1970s. If you've been on one of my ghost walks then you'll know that the telephone exchange does have some haunting activity associated with it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Peterborough roundabout skeleton discoveries rise to 61

More remains have been found during a multi-million pound regeneration project, a council says.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It seems our recent ancestors were less concerned about building on top of burial grounds. 61 skeletons have been discovered under a roundabout in the centre of Peterborough (link to news below) in Biggleswade the 1969 telephone exchange was built over ... (Pic @katharinehillphoto.bsky.social )

Run-down mid-century municipal entrance with a stained white overhang displaying a 1969 plaque, weathered metal doors, brown brick and wood cladding, and mossy leafless tree branches.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When family history entwines with world history. I felt privileged to tell the story of my Great Grandmother's death in WW2. She was killed by a doodlebug the day before US band leader Glenn MIller arrived in London. He soon left for Bedford because of the doodlebug flying bombs.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's always lovely when I get to meet up with a listener to weird in the wade! Of course we met at the old haunted poundstretcher, now Jones coffee shop and gym! No sign of Aggie but we had a lovely chat.

Two women smiling closely for a selfie on a bench outdoors, tall green planter grasses behind them and brick storefronts in the background.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lains Coffee House is decorated for Halloween and has this lovely selfie frame for kids (big kids in the case of Olie and me!) Reflected in the pic of Olie is the ufo monument (see Ep 2 of witw)

A window with Halloween characters on it like ghosts and witches. There’s an oval frame and inside it on the other side of the window is Olie, kneeling and smiling. He is wearing grey and has dark hair and a moustache.

A window with Halloween characters on it like ghosts and witches. There’s an oval frame and inside it on the other side of the window is Nat, crouching and smiling she’s wearing white and glasses.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you and I hope you get to visit and it doesn’t disappoint.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have a question for you. Do you prefer your podcasts audio only or do you enjoy watching podcasts too? I'm not going to be making weird in the wade a video podcast; I don't have the time, expertise or money to do that. I prefer to listen but wondered what my listeners thought!

Red neon "ON AIR" sign reading "Weird in the Wade" glowing amid purple-orange Halloween tinsel and jack-o'-lantern cutouts, set in front of a dark cushion with a silhouetted black cat and the words "Weird in the Wade.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It was claimed that the tradition dated back to 1096. But it seems that the C19 folklorist collecting customs was tricked by two Biddenham residents into believing this was an ancient custom. It was in fact an elaborate hoax! biddenham.org.uk/the-biddenha... 3/3

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The Biddenham Rabbit – Biddenham Village

The Biddenham Rabbit is a whimsical and ancient ceremony that might seem too absurd to be real. Once a year, on August 22nd, the residents of Biddenham, Bedfordshire, would hold a formal procession…

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A collection of Old English Customs claimed in 1896 that a white rabbit dressed in red ribbons was paraded through Biddenham on 22nd August. Unwed maids would salute the rabbit chanting a rhyme. 2/3

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Have you heard of the Biddenham White Rabbit? I stumbled across this as one report claims this rabbit was paraded through Biddenham, Bedfordshire on 22nd September. But on closer research I discovered that all is not as it seems with this tale. 1/3

Anthropomorphic rabbit in a herald’s costume blowing a trumpet and holding a rolled proclamation, wearing a ruffled collar and heart-patterned tunic in a black-and-white engraving style.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Weird Words 7 Weird in the Wade's newsletter is out today. Sign up to receive it for free at Weird in the Wade's Patreon. Those who have a paid subscription to weird in the wade via Patreon get extra news as well as additional episodes and more. www.patreon.com/collection/2...

Backlit red-orange oak leaves glowing in autumn sunlight, overlaid with podcast text reading "Weird Words 7 Happy Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Northern Hemisphere..." and the show name "Weird in the Wade" with a Patreon link.

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Be sure to capture the Christmas spirit with us this year, as we present a week of Xmas lectures online from the 14th-18th December - we've got a range of topics from a great array of speakers incoming! www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-... #christmas #xmas #festive

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Christmas Lecture Series 2026

A series of five online Christmas lectures, across a wide range of festive topics!

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Did you catch the latest episode of Weird in the Wade yet? One of the stories featured is that of Mary Russell the flying Duchess She disappeared during a flight across the fens. The photo is of her and Captain Barnard after their record breaking flight to India and back in 1929

Smiling female aviator in a leather flying helmet holding a large bouquet beside a man in a fur-collared coat and scarf, surrounded by onlookers

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Some kind of folk horror at Spalding train station. It always gives me the shivers when I arrive and leave.

A train platform with bushes and trees in the background. Amongst the bushes is a green inflatable rabbit or hare with its arms in the air.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Heading back to Biggleswade but here are some photos from South Lincolnshire

A gnarled tree with branching trunk with soft sunlight on it. Next to it is a grave stone.

A white door with a steps up to it surrounded by flowers in pots, in hanging baskets and there is a flower wreath on the door.

A yellow black eye Susan flower with a soft vibrant green behind it and a blurry tomb of stone in the distance.

A brown vase with a spiral pattern on it with artificial poppies in it. Soft light through a church window shines through the petals.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone nominated for an Independent Podcast Award this year! There’s so much amazing talent in indie podcasting. Being a judge for the IPAs was an amazing experience and I’m so looking forward to finding out who wins in November! independentpodcastawards.com/IPA26/en/pag...

A stage with backdrop saying Independent Podcast Awards in large letters

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Haunted library anyone? If you’d like to hear some haunted library stories then please join me at Biggleswade Library on Friday 25th September 6:30pm . Strictly limited places please grab your tickets from Biggleswade library

A still from ghostbusters. The ghost busters are in the background to the left in the foreground to the right is a transparent lady ghost reading a book next to a bookshelf.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On the train selfie. I’m off to the fens. I’ll be looking out for the fen werewolf, tiger, tiddy men and phantom trains whilst in Lincolnshire and of course I’ll visit my family too.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The latest episode of Weird in the Wade about aviation mysteries includes an interview with Adrian Perkins the Ghost Detective. Adrian talks with us about the various hauntings at RAF Twinwood which is now a museum. Adrian is running ghost walks there on 27th September

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The latest episode of weird in the Wade is about aviation mysteries and does cover the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. I was lucky enough to speak with leading authority on the Earhart mystery Chris Williamson from Chasing Earhart podcast. You can find Chasing Earhart 1/2

Amelia Earhart smiling as she holds open the cockpit door of a small metal airplane labeled "HAMMOND‑Y" with a "Department of Commerce — Bureau of Air Commerce" placard, while blurred onlookers stand in the background.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A message from Bryan from Ampthill Ghost Walks about AmptHELL fright film fest. Look out for Skelly over the next week or so in Bedfordshire! Let us know if you spot him.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's episode is about aviation mysteries but includes a section about London being terrorised by doodlebug bombs in June 1944. I share some family history and the sound of the V1 rockets you'll hear are real archive footage from 1944. The image is of a V rocket that crashed in France.

A V1 Rocket lying on a muddy airfield in front of canvas tents, with uniformed personnel and a dog nearby, suggesting a crash at a wartime camp.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Good news everybody! The next episode of Weird in the Wade (Aviation Mysteries) will be released today Monday 14th September at 6pm (BST.) Sorry for the slight delay and I really hope you enjoy it! (photo of me for the algorithm.)

Smiling middle-aged woman with light brown shoulder-length hair and a small nose stud, wearing a mauve top, seated in front of a window with closed blinds and a brick ledge below.

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Nat Doig @weirdinthewade.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The next episode is about aviation mysteries including those of The Flying Duchess, Amelia Earhart (both pictured below) and Glenn Miller. Now the episode may be a day or 2 late but it will be released by Wednesday. Sorry for the delay!

A collection of black and white images of pioneers in aviation including images of planes. The title reads men and women who rival the birds.

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