Description

The Bishop’s Stortford Community Podcast is brought to you by:

• True Tone Testimonials – Turn happy clients into your best sales team: https://truetonetestimonials.carrd.co
• All About You – Sue Tillet – Has been helping women in Bishop’s Stortford feel confident, beautiful, and seen for over 16 years. https://allaboutyou.uk.com

Guest Links – Lloyd & His Ukes

• Website: https://www.lloydandhisukes.co.uk/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloydandhisukes
• Workshops: Songwriting, history talks, school sessions, group lessons
• Groups: Leader of the Ware Ukulele Group (est. 2015)
• Ukulele Collection: 75 instruments ranging from historic to modern

Episode Highlights

• Started with a £20 ukulele in a shop window — now teaches, performs, and runs workshops across Herts & Essex.
• Delivers school workshops, retiree lessons, group sessions, and talks on ukulele history.
• Has taught people to play a tune in 10 seconds using just one finger.
• Currently developing a songwriting workshop and writing a book about the ukulele’s history and culture.
• Performed live on the podcast — including Finlandia and Jingle Bells.

Stortford Spotlight Answers

1. Billboard in Jackson Square

• “Music is a gift for life.”
• For anyone who’s never picked up an instrument or wants to rediscover creativity.
• https://www.lloydandhisukes.co.uk/

2. Secret Spot in Town

• Smoke BBQ Kitchen – “The best burgers in town… tender, flavoursome, incredible.”
  https://www.smokebbqkitchen.co.uk/

3. Local Legends to Spotlight

• Jackson Square Shopping Centre – Incredible year-round community events, daily Christmas countdown, and support for local creatives.
  https://www.jacksonsquareshopping.co.uk/
• Special mention to Hayley and the events team.

Follow the Podcast

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BishopsStortfordCommunityPodcast
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishopsStortfordPodcast
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bscommunitypodcast
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bscommunitypodcast