Yamoto – hear the sounds of the traditional drum used in Shinto rituals

Yamato — Chousensha – The Challengers at the Peacock theatre, London The unmistakable sound of the traditional Taiko drum, used in Shinto rituals, is challenged by the Yamato drummers of Japan. Drums weighing up to half a tonne are hit with ferocious skill, as each beat sends out a heart-thumping torrent of vibrations. In this… more

Warwickshire farmer raises turkeys and funds for health charity

Warwick Turkey farmer Rod Adlington is unsurprisingly a very busy man, particularly at a time of the year when his business puts 10,000 birds on the tables of families across the UK. Now celebrating its 60th year in business, Rod represents the third generation of his family to rear award-winning… more