Episodes
Gardener Steve is live from Gardener's World and has some great news of a local collaboration that has won a Platinum Award.
Emma Duthie hosts another chance to hear an interview with Sarah and Alice from Long Eaton-based Fostering Solutions in conversation with Sally. Sarah Buck rounds up more of the latest business news too.
Fresh from the pool at Victoria Park Leisure Centre in Ilkeston, disabled swimmer Steve Webster joined Paul Stacey to talk about his swimming challenge.
It is all to raise awareness and funding for FND Dimensions which supports people with Functional Neurological Disorder. Steve is swimming 1 mile a day for 100 days consecutively.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 5th June 2024.
During Volunteers Week, Kat Russell, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Erewash Voluntary Action joined Paul Stacey to talk about the positive effects of volunteering and how to get involved with opportunities locally.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Tuesday 4th June 2024.
Emma Duthie hosts, as Sally speaks with Liz Handley from Graphic Results, a graphic design company established in 1998. Sarah has another business news round up too!
With the Long Eaton Carnival weekend fast approaching, Wendy Parker-Cullen spoke to Paul Stacey about what's planned. There's entertainment on West Park over Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, plus the road parade through the town on Saturday.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 3rd June 2024.
73-year-old Joy McFarland from Ilkeston is set to tick an item off her bucket list when she undertakes an aeroplane wing walk on the 22nd June.
Joy explained to Paul Stacey that she is fundraising for the charity Diabetes UK and has an online donation page: https://justgiving.com/page/joy-mcfarland-1711543466594
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 31st May 2024.
Jeff Martin hosts, in for Emma Duthie. This edition of the show features a replay of an interview with (now former) Enterprise Contracts Manager Lottie at the Erewash Partnership talking about the organisation and what it can offer to local businesses. Sarah Buck also rounds up some of the latest regional business news.
With social activities, sports and special interest groups throughout the month, Steven and Alyson from Ilkeston u3a spoke to Paul Stacey about what's on offer locally and how you can get involved.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 29th May 2024.
Cossall Community Chest is holding the annual Cossall Open Gardens event in the village on Sunday 9th June. Marie Gilbert from the charity spoke to Paul Stacey about the projects being supported by fundraising, as well as what is in store for visitors on the day.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
On this edition, hosted by Emma Duthie, Sally is in conversation with Tyna Burnett from Webs Training Ltd, talking about apprenticeships and diamonds whilst Sarah rounds up some of the regional business news too.
Emma Duthie hosts and speaks with Jo Campbell and Clare Smith - the owners of a unique cat sitting business based in Derby called The Cat Butler. Sarah Buck rounds up some of the latest regional business news too.
"ErewArts" Richard chats to Matt and Joe as Encore start their production of Rent by Erewash Sound
Helen Hallows and David William Sampson will be at Long Eaton Art Room, and Kathlyn Philips is in Stanton by Daleat The Old School House. They came in for a chat with Paul Stacey to talk about the different artists who are exhibiting as part of Derbyshire Open Arts locally.
And broadcast on Friday 24th May 2024
What is foster care? How old are fostered children? Who can be a foster carer?
As part of Fostering Fortnight, Hannah from Fostering Solutions popped-in to explain the process to Paul Stacey and detailed the support available from the team based in Long Eaton.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 20th May 2024.
What does rewilding mean for Erewash's parks, open spaces and nature reserves? Councillor James Dawson, Leader of Erewash Borough Council discussed the strategy with Paul Stacey. A bid for cultural funding and an update on the Long Eaton Town Deal were also covered in the regular monthly chat.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 13th May 2024.
Emma Duthie presents as Sally Peacock speaks with Helen from the Draycott based Elephant Rooms whilst Sarah Buck rounds up the latest regional Business News.
Jayne Hopkins and her husband Paul are encouraging local people to become members and form a new Rotary Club for the Sawley area, with a focus on fun-filled community events that bring people together.
Jayne spoke to Paul Stacey about a free information evening on Monday 20th May where you can find out more with no obligation.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 10th May 2024.
Playwright Alan Dawson spoke to Paul Stacey about a series of drama workshops based around his plays that have been running at the Elephant Rooms in Draycott.
The chat also covered the regular MENtal Health meetings that Alan facilitates each month.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 8th May 2024.
Everything you need to know about what you should be doing in your garden during May.
Emma Duthie hosts. Sally chats to Adam Young from Kitchen HQ, based in Station Road in Ilkeston. Lots of delicious food for thought!
Sarah rounds up some of the latest Business News too!
"Erew-Arts" Richard is joined by Craig and Cibele from Beeston Musical Theatre Group by Erewash Sound
Alfie Turner will be joined by other friends of Michael Bull on a walk from Ilkeston to Leicester on Sunday. The walk is to raise funds for a memorial sensory garden at Scargill Primary School in West Hallam, dedicated to the memory of Michael who sadly took his own life after facing challenges with his mental health.
Alfie spoke to Paul Stacey to explain the plan for the 30 mile walk.
GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/complete-michaels-way-sensory-garden
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Thursday 2nd May 2024.
Roddy Patterson joined Paul Stacey to talk about starting Sunshine Dental in Long Eaton, and his pride in looking after nervous patients.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 24th April 2024.
'Erew-Arts" Richard chats to JJ from Blindside about 'A Streetcar named Desire" by Erewash Sound
"Erew-Arts" Richard chats to Emma and Chris about Encore's 'Allo 'Allo by Erewash Sound
Emma Duthie hosts, Sally talks about ceramics and sculpture, David William Sampson of 'David William Sampson Ceramics'. Sarah also brings you the latest business news from the region.
Local mum Megan Magee from Stanley village spoke to Paul Stacey about her daughter Alana who has Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome (BFLS), a rare generic condition.
Megan shared her story and explained that the family have started fundraising for a trip to make memories together, in light of Alana's life-limiting condition.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 19th April 2024.
Michael Dallard from Long Eaton had been training for the London Marathon this weekend after receiving a place through his employer. But the entry was unexpectedly removed from him, leading him to run his own personal marathon on Sunday to raise money for local charities.
The fundraiser is online here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/personal-marathon-thats-not-london
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show with Paul Stacey, Thursday 18th April 2024.
Connecting Erewash Week aims to highlight community groups and their activities, support people to build connections and raise awareness about loneliness and social isolation.
Gloria Umoru from Erewash Voluntary Action spoke to Paul Stacey about the upcoming events between 22nd and 28th April.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Tuesday 16th April 2024.