This week we're off to Epping Forest on the eastern edge of London on a night walk to hear from those who encounter barriers to accessing nature and the countryside because of their social class, race, gender or sexuality. We'll also be talking to organisations that are trying to change things for the better, for everyone.

Our guide is folk singer and sound designer Alice Boyd – who joins the Plodcast for the first time. www.aliceboyd.info. Images by Getty.

The organisations featured include

William Morris Galley

https://wmgallery.org.uk/

The Hive

https://thehiveintheforest.co.uk/

Misery Party

https://www.instagram.com/miseryparty/

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