Well here we are a day away from the Winter Solstice and unbelievably just 5 days to Christmas. How on earth did that happen?! Please join me on Radio 2 from 2300-0700 Saturday 19 into 20 Dec where I&...

10 days to go and it seems the world’s gone mad – people elbowing each other out of the way on the high street, pushing and tutting in stores. Is it all worth it?! In 2 weeks time “i...

Now we’re into December and meteorologically the season of Winter, it’s time to feed the birds as they start to struggle for their food. I’ve just put out a whole Christmas nut selec...

A gloriously sunny if gusty start to Saturday has set us up for an Autumnal weekend, just right for snuggling up to the fire or under the duvet. It’s also ideal for escaping to the cinema and lo...

This week’s chill out session reminds us that no matter what happens, we are always protected. As the lyrics of this blissful track from the film, “Layer Cake” advises us – ...

The end of British Summer Time. Well it had to happen, as it does every year; but do we have to put our clocks back quite so soon? Surely we were only just celebrating Easter – or have we all do...

Thanks for dropping by for our weekly chill out together. No matter where we go, no matter what we do during the week, we know we can rely on our group here – and on the Mike Powell Listeners Gr...

I know time is speeding up but a Mellow Moment posted on a Friday in time for Sunday? Ludicrous, unheard of, preposterous! Ah well, it’s such a beautiful day today – and I’m working ...

What a glorious week we’ve had weather-wise; resplendent blue skies, crystal clear Autumnal sunshine and glittering cosmic starlight. Throw in ripe, abundant fruits, the yellows, reds and orange...